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Vol. 159 WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 2013 No. 113 House of Representatives The House met at 10 a.m. and was of your politics: ensuring sustainable, disease needlessly. Hours spent getting called to order by the Speaker pro tem- equitable access to clean water for water are hours not working or in pore (Mr. HUIZENGA of Michigan). nearly 800 million women, children, school. f and men who don’t have it and the 2.5 A lack of clean drinking water has a billion without even the most basic disproportionate effect on women, who, DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO sanitation services. TED POE and I in developing countries, walk an aver- TEMPORE think that politics should stop with age of 3.7 miles a day to get water. The The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- water. That’s why, today, we are intro- estimates are that 40 billion working fore the House the following commu- ducing the Paul Simon Water for the hours are lost each year in Africa nication from the Speaker: World Act of 2013 (H.R. 2901). alone—200 million hours today. WASHINGTON, DC, Since Congress passed the Paul Having water means girls can go to August 1, 2013. Simon Water for the Poor Act in 2005, school and build a better future. It also I hereby appoint the Honorable BILL the United States has become a global reduces the risk of violence and sexual HUIZENGA to act as Speaker pro tempore on leader in efforts to increase access to assault. A study by Doctors without this day. clean water and sanitation, developing Borders found that 82 percent of the JOHN A. BOEHNER, and implementing some of the most in- women and girls treated for rape in Speaker of the House of Representatives. novative approaches to help those in West and South Darfur were attacked f greatest need. We must not only main- while they were gathering water or MORNING-HOUR DEBATE tain this progress but work to further firewood. refine and focus the efforts at USAID The challenge is not getting easier, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- and at the Department of State by en- because 97 percent of the water on ant to the order of the House of Janu- acting the World Act. Earth is salty and unfit to drink. Of ary 3, 2013, the Chair will now recog- We are committed because dirty the 21⁄2 percent, roughly, of the Earth’s nize Members from lists submitted by water and a lack of sanitation affects water that is fresh, two-thirds of that the majority and minority leaders for all areas of development assistance. is frozen—locked away in the ice caps morning-hour debate. This is especially the case when it and glaciers. Although it’s rapidly The Chair will alternate recognition comes to women and children. More melting because of climate change, between the parties, with each party children are killed by waterborne dis- that’s not going to help us, because it limited to 1 hour and each Member ease than any other. Increasing access will be largely salty as well. We’ve got other than the majority and minority to clean water and sanitation has a sig- less than 1 percent of global freshwater leaders and the minority whip limited nificant multiplier effect on other available for human use; and because of to 5 minutes each, but in no event shall areas of development, enabling us to do the demands for growing food, energy debate continue beyond 11:50 a.m. more with less—critical in a time of and industry, only about one-tenth of a f constrained budget resources. percent is available for people to drink. Every day, the world has more people This tiny fraction is further diminished SENATOR PAUL SIMON WATER but fewer freshwater resources. Our bi- by deficient or nonexistent water infra- FOR THE WORLD ACT OF 2013 partisan legislation will give the structure. Even in the United States, (H.R. 2901) United States the capacity to avoid un- we waste 6 billion gallons of freshwater The SPEAKER pro tempore. The necessary loss of life and conflict in the every day through leaky pipes. We are Chair recognizes the gentleman from future. It would ensure that water, entering an era of severe water scar- Oregon (Mr. BLUMENAUER) for 5 min- sanitation, and hygiene programs are city that the Department of Defense utes. reflected in other development assist- warns could lead to global insecurity. Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, 5 ance; prioritize long-lasting impacts of In short, Mr. Speaker, there is noth- years ago, if someone asked what a bow United States foreign aid dollars; and ing more fundamental to families and tie-wearing progressive Democrat from increase the focusing on monitoring, global health than clean water and Oregon and my colleague TED POE, a evaluation, transparency, and capacity sanitation. More needs to be done, and cowboy, boot-wearing conservative Re- building. it needs to be done well. Taxpayers, un- publican from Texas, could agree on, Children cannot attend school if derstandably, demand better results you would have said, Not much. they’re sick from dirty water. Half the and greater transparency from foreign Today, we are partners on an issue, world’s hospital beds today are filled aid. This bill provides the tools and in- however, that makes sense regardless with people suffering from waterborne centives to do just that.

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Please join us in this critical could not be clearer in its articulation friends, Republicans and Democrats, legislation, the Paul Simon Water for of the moral status of law and the role can come together around important the World Act (H.R. 2901). that religion plays in a just society: service elements that this Nation en- f Now [King wrote] what is the difference be- gages in. The Federal Government is tween a ‘‘just’’ and an ‘‘unjust’’ law? How an umbrella on a rainy day. It is the 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF MARTIN does one determine whether a law is just or engine of the economy. It is the answer LUTHER KING, JR.’S MARCH ON unjust? A just law is a manmade code that to issues such as transportation and WASHINGTON squares with the moral law of God. An unjust housing. It really provides housing to The SPEAKER pro tempore. The law is a code that is out of harmony with the moral law. working families. It boosts the middle Chair recognizes the gentleman from class and poor families, and it gives Yes, Dr. King appealed to the Na- Pennsylvania (Mr. ROTHFUS) for 5 min- jobs to builders and contractors. So tion’s religious roots to encourage so- utes. that is why, I think, it was quite appro- cial change, and from a Birmingham Mr. ROTHFUS. Mr. Speaker, from priate for this, unfortunately, poorly jail, he encouraged individuals to con- time to time in our Nation’s history, driven and constructed Transportation, front unjust laws: people of faith have stepped forward to Housing and Urban Development ap- call this Nation to something greater. [T]here is nothing new [King wrote] about propriations bill to go to its timely this kind of civil disobedience. It was evi- This is steeped in our culture, our tra- death. dition, and our founding documents. It denced sublimely in the refusal of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego to obey the laws of How can you with any compassion goes back to the cross at Cape Henry Nebuchadnezzar, on the ground that a higher cut so much money that you cut even and to the landing at Plymouth Rock. moral law was at stake. It was practiced su- the amount of money under the present You see it in our Declaration of Inde- perbly by the early Christians, who were budget, and you cut 9 percent below pendence and again in the movement willing to face hungry lions . . . rather than the level now mandated by the across- to abolish slavery. submit to certain unjust laws of the Roman the-board spending cuts by sequestra- Then, in the 1950s and 1960s, it was Empire. . . . In our own Nation, the Boston tion? Tea Party represented a massive act of civil people of faith who birthed the new You went below that. This bill was civil rights movement. No figure cast a disobedience. We should never forget [King continued] $44.1 billion—shameful—cutting public wider shadow on that movement than that everything Adolf Hitler did in Germany housing, cutting housing vouchers, cut- the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King. was ‘‘legal’’ and everything the Hungarian ting opportunities for the homeless, This month, we mark the 50th anniver- freedom fighters did in Hungary was ‘‘ille- and particularly for our young people. sary of one of the most iconic speeches gal.’’ It was ‘‘illegal’’ to aid and comfort a As the cochair of the Congressional in American history—Dr. King’s ad- Jew in Hitler’s Germany. Even so, I am sure Children’s Caucus, every day, I note dress at the Lincoln Memorial. It is a [King proclaimed] that, had I lived in Ger- that children in America suffer for a many at the time, I would have aided and great honor for me to stand here today variety of reasons. The Senate, of to recollect the words of Dr. King, a comforted my Jewish brothers. If today I lived [King continued] in a Communist coun- course, had a bill, which they are push- man who stands among the heroes of try, where certain principles dear to the ing through, that was at the $54 billion our Nation. Christian faith are suppressed, I would open- level—still very far short of the great Dr. King was a pastor. He received a ly advocate disobeying that country’s anti- needs of this community. divinity degree from Crozer Theo- religious laws. So I rise today to say that it landed logical Seminary in Pennsylvania. His King’s letter from a Birmingham jail with a thud, and I think, more impor- call to the ministry led him to the Dex- and his ‘‘I Have a Dream’’ speech tantly, my colleague from Texas— ter Avenue Baptist Church in Mont- should be required reading for every again, from Houston—spoke on the gomery, Alabama, where, in the American high school student and for floor of the House about some untimely church’s basement, he helped to plan every Member of Congress. language on page 52—I remember it— the Montgomery bus boycott of 1955. With the 50th anniversary of Dr. that cut into the light rail system of That Dr. King’s actions were motivated King’s speech upon us, it is good to re- Houston. It would impact my district. by his faith in a just God is evident member his words. It is good to appre- It would stop students at the Univer- when you read his words. ciate all that faith in God and the sity of Houston and at Texas Southern From the marble steps of the Lincoln moral law have done to advance the University from being able to have ac- Memorial, he used the words of the cause of freedom in our country. It is cess to rail by cutting down on their prophet Isaiah to articulate his dream good to reflect on whether policies en- travel costs because there was a provi- of an end to injustice and oppression: acted by government in our time are a sion in the bill that did not fund just a That one day every valley shall be exalted, step back from, or show a rising intol- sector of that light rail. every hill and mountain shall be made low; erance of, the religious freedom that b 1015 the rough places will be made plain, and the has been instrumental in defining our crooked places will be made straight; and the country and defending our rights. My colleagues, how can you build glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all light rail when you cut it in the mid- flesh shall see it together. f dle, almost like the western movies, Martin Luther King, Jr., looked not THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, AN where the train rushes up and finds a for a revolution but for an affirmation UMBRELLA ON A RAINY DAY big hole over the mountains where of the country’s founding principles The SPEAKER pro tempore. The something has happened and it can’t go when he declared: Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from any further? That we have come to our Nation’s Capital Texas (Ms. JACKSON LEE) for 5 minutes. It was a bill that was destined to die to cash a check. When the architects of our Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I and should have died because it lacked Republic wrote the magnificent words of the Constitution and the Declaration of Inde- thank the gentleman who preceded me compassion. I stand here opposing any pendence, they were signing a promissory for that very powerful message; and it language that does not fund or find an note to which every American was to fall reminds us generally of, really, the ele- alternative route in any community’s heir. This note was a promise that all men ments of our presence here in this light rail new starts on which that would be guaranteed the inalienable rights of House. When we represent the people of community chooses to move forward. life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. this country, it is important that we In Houston, we should not be attacked, It was not the first time that Dr. are lawmakers and that we have the if you will, for that kind of singular King had alluded to the promise of our compassion that was evidenced by the targeting. Our light rail should pro- founding documents. Just 4 months be- movement that Dr. King led and by the ceed.

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When Houston’s leadership went ite. But today the very nature and pur- needs to read this report. It proposes out on streets to try and count them, pose of Yosemite is being changed from breaking the compact between the there were over 4,000. Our school dis- its original promise of public resort, American people and their government tricts say there are 19,000. Yet, we have use, and recreation to an exclusionary that promised public use, resort, and a home called Little Audrey that the agenda that can best be described as recreation for all time when the park very public dollars that are supposed to ‘‘look, but don’t touch.’’ was established. be in the HUD funding could fund. We As public outrage has mounted, these My district includes the Yosemite have a directive housing community leftist groups have found willing National Park. I represent the gateway development near Ratcliff that has a mouthpieces in the editorial boards of communities that depend on park tour- million dollars that could fund this the left-leaning San Francisco Chron- ism to support their economies. The af- particular facility. Mind you, in a city icle and Sacramento Bee. It is obvious fected counties and communities are as large as Houston, there are only four their editorial writers have either not unanimous in their vigorous opposition for homeless youth. read the report or are deliberately mis- to this plan; and in a recent phone sur- I visited Little Audrey. These are the representing it to their readers. They vey, the people of these communities, kind of young people who are there: say the plan is designed to relieve over- who are jealous guardians of Yosemite, A young man who lived in a crack crowding in the park. In fact, this plan expressed opposition to it in numbers house not because he was on crack, but compounds the overcrowding. well exceeding 80 percent. because he had no place else to live. In 1997, flooding wiped out almost Many things need to be done to im- He’s found his way to Little Audrey; or half the campsites in Yosemite Valley. prove gate access and traffic flow the twins whose father died in Hurri- Congress appropriated $17 million to through the park, but destroying the cane Katrina, were brought here by replace these campsites. The money amenities that provide enjoyment for their mother to Houston, and then the was spent; the campsites were never re- millions of Yosemite visitors each year mother died and they were homeless; placed. That’s what’s causing the over- is not among them. or a young woman who was abused; or crowding—half the campsites for the a young man who came and was put same number of visitors. f This plan would lock in a 30 percent out of his house, from Dallas. CLIMATE RESEARCH Little Audrey is a refuge that would reduction in campsites and a 50 percent be as helpful to the children that I met reduction in lodging compared to the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The with and sat down with as this young pre-flood area. Three swimming pools Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from man is being helped by Covenant in the valley give visitors a safe place Maryland (Ms. EDWARDS) for 5 minutes. House. Covenant House cannot do it with lifeguards for their children to Ms. EDWARDS. Mr. Speaker, climate alone. So it is important that commu- cool off in the summer. The park serv- change is not a science debate; it never nities who receive the public dollars, ice wants to close two of them. That was. As we know, science is never uni- who, given the opportunity such as the means packed overcrowding at the re- versally agreed upon. It’s a constant public facilities dollars that the Hous- maining pool, pushing families seeking reexamining of what is deemed the ing and Community Development of- water recreation into the perilous squats quo. Nonetheless, the science fice has in the city of Houston, utilize Merced River. surrounding climate change is near it so we do not have this kind of shame They assure us they’re not elimi- universal and it is incontrovertible. in our community. nating all the shops at Yosemite, but Over several decades of study, an over- I look forward to working with the only reducing the number of them. Un- whelming majority of scientists, in- city Housing and Community Develop- derstand the practical impact on tour- cluding many at NOAA and NASA God- ment and the Secretary of Housing to ists. It means they’re going to have to dard, in fact, in my district, as well as stop youth homelessness in America walk much greater distances to access researchers worldwide, have concluded and to helping these young people. I these services and then endure long that climate change is real, is caused know we can do it together. lines once they get there. by man, and will have a significant im- pact on our Earth, it’s process, the f Another of the falsehoods is that the plan doesn’t ban services like bike safety of our public, and our economy. THE TRUTH ABOUT YOSEMITE rentals, but just moves them to better These findings simply must quell the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The locations. The government’s own re- ideological differences and guide our Chair recognizes the gentlemen from port puts the lie to this claim. It spe- policy decisions with regard to our en- California (Mr. MCCLINTOCK) for 5 min- cifically speaks to ‘‘eliminating’’ and vironment in all due haste. utes. ‘‘removing’’ these services. It goes on As a member of the House Committee Mr. MCCLINTOCK. Mr. Speaker, Yo- to specifically state: ‘‘Over time, visi- on Science, Space, and Technology, I semite Valley is a national treasure tors would become accustomed to the remain astounded that so much cli- that was set aside in 1864 with the absence of these facilities and would no mate denial exists within these Cham- promise that it would be preserved for longer expect them as a part of their bers. This doubt is translated into the express purpose of ‘‘public use, re- experience in Yosemite.’’ Their intent slashing funding for climate research sort, and recreation.’’ Ever since, could not possibly be any clearer. and Earth science research, both short- Americans have enjoyed a host of rec- We are assured that although bicycle term and long-term. It’s resulted in reational opportunities and amenities rentals will be—and I’m using the gov- preventing agencies with the expertise as they come to experience the splen- ernment’s word—‘‘eliminated’’ from to maintain and develop Earth-observ- dor of the valley. the valley in the interest of environ- ing systems and conduct the analysis Now the National Park Service, at mental protection, visitors will still be necessary to understand our Earth—all the urging of leftist environmental free to bring their own bikes. That in- slashed. groups, is proposing eliminating many vites the obvious question: What ex- Just 2 weeks ago, our House Science of these amenities, including bicycle actly is the environmental difference Committee reported out legislation and raft rentals, horseback riding rent- between a rented bicycle and a pri- that would cut NASA’s Earth science als, gift shops, snack facilities, swim- vately owned bicycle? budget by a third, something like over ming pools, and iconic facilities, in- We’re assured in the smarmy words $600 million. NASA is a major contrib- cluding the ice skating rink at Curry of the Sacramento Bee that the plan utor to our U.S. Global Change Re- Village, the art center, and the historic merely contemplates relocating raft search Program, and such a cut would

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:35 Oct 04, 2014 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD13\RECFILES\H01AU3.REC H01AU3 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H5268 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE August 1, 2013 not only devastate Earth science re- there are gaps because we’re not fund- Stephen M. Mills search, but hamper our ability to un- ing them—make these observations Nicholas H. Null derstand what is truly a matter of na- even less accurate and weaken our Robert J. Reeves tional significance, indeed, global sig- modeling; Heath M. Robinson nificance. Second, the poles are actually warm- Darrik C. Benson Unfortunately, my home State of ing faster than we ever predicted. It’s Christopher G. Campbell Maryland will suffer disproportion- estimated that by 2020, all the sea ice Jared W. Day ately if this Chamber refuses to act. during the summer will be melted. John Douangdara Maryland has the fourth longest tidal It’s time for us to act. For the sake Michael J. Strange coastline and is the third most vulner- of the future generations of our econ- Jon T. Tumilson able to sea level rise, one of the major omy, our environment, let’s restore cli- Aaron C. Vaughn consequences of climate change. Is- mate research capacity. Let’s act for Jason R. Workman lands and low-lying communities future generations. Jesse D. Pittman throughout our State will be impacted f Nicholas P. Spehar by rising seas and severe weather The five soldiers killed that day: events like Hurricane Sandy. Just last HONORING THE LIVES OF THIRTY- David R. Carter week, The Washington Post reported TWO AMERICAN HEROES Bryan J. Nichols that Maryland’s coastal waters could The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Patrick D. Hamburger rise 6 feet by the end of this century. Chair recognizes the gentleman from Alexander J. Bennett This increase could cause flooding in Virginia (Mr. RIGELL) for 5 minutes. Spencer C. Duncan major cities like Baltimore and Annap- Mr. RIGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise And the three airmen killed that day: olis. Areas on the lower half of the Del- today in this, the people’s House, to John W. Brown marva Peninsula could be especially pay tribute to, to honor, and to remem- Andrew W. Harvell impacted. While our State has been ber the lives of 32 American heroes. Daniel L. Zerbe proactive about preparing for these Next Tuesday is August 6, and it is Mr. Speaker, as these families con- kind of environmental changes, ther- the most sobering anniversary in the tinue to struggle with their loss, we mal expansion of our oceans and water- district I have the privilege to rep- continue to pray for them, asking that ways will pose significant problems for resent. It was on that day in 2011 that God will give them a special measure the State, indeed, for our Nation. enemy fighters in Afghanistan shot of grace and peace on this day and the But this is not one State’s concern; down a Chinook helicopter, killing 5 days ahead. it’s a 50–State concern and a global soldiers, 3 airmen, and 24 Navy SEALs. f concern. This tragedy marks the heaviest loss of SUPPORT COMMUNITY Goddard Spaceflight Center, which is life for our elite Navy SEAL commu- DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS located just outside my congressional nity. district, is home to a number of cli- The warriors we lost that day were The SPEAKER pro tempore. The mate scientists who are genuinely con- loving husbands, devoted fathers, brave Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from cerned about observed and predicted sons, selfless patriots. While their fam- California (Mrs. CAPPS) for 5 minutes. trends for the future. This historical ilies struggle with the loss of their own Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, I rise trend of warming and sea level ice, in personal hero, our Nation stands with today to speak on behalf of support for particular, are not fiction or hyperbole. them, and the good folks in Virginia’s funding for the Community Develop- The are, in fact, facts that are indis- Second Congressional District stand ment Block Grants, commonly known putable and in many ways terrifying. with them, as well. here as CDBG funding. I want to bring to your attention Public-private partnerships are great b 1030 image 1 here. In Maryland, the warm- investments for our communities. And ing trend over 100 years has increased Mr. Speaker, men and women have on the central coast of California, as from 2 degrees Fahrenheit to 6.1 de- sacrificed for this country at a high well as in communities all across our grees, just since 1960. This is signifi- cost. I have wrestled with this ques- country, Community Development cant and concerning warming in just tion, and I do not know why providence Block Grants have long been a critical my State. The U.S. trends are equally calls upon some to give so much, in- source of funding for local initiatives. staggering, and the global trends are cluding in cases like this, for young CDBG funding gives nonprofits oppor- even more overwhelming. men or young women to give the full tunities to provide locally tailored But what concerns me even more is measure of sacrifice in defense of our services in an efficient and effective this chart here. This chart depicts freedom. But I do know this, Mr. manner. These nonprofits are then able polar sea ice, which is important to Speaker: I know the duty we have to to leverage additional private funding, control and moderate global climate. the fallen, and that’s to honor and to giving taxpayer dollars an extra bang As sea ice melts in the summer, it ab- remember them and to care for their for the buck in spending power. It is a sorbs the sunlight and warms our poles. families and to meet our obligation win-win for everyone. The investments What’s happening is that, because, ac- today in this place and across this that are made stimulate and grow our cording to the National Snow and Ice great land and press on for the freedom local economies. They improve the Data Center, even a slight warming of and liberty that they indeed gave their quality of life for our working families. the poles will quicken the pace of glob- life for. My constituents see CDBG funding at al warming and likely lead to more se- So it is with reverence and respect, work each day, even though they may vere climate patterns. Since 2000, Arc- Mr. Speaker, and sincere appreciation not know what it is. It’s there working tic ice during the summer has been from one American to the families of on their behalf. It’s the Santa Maria melting at rates that are scaring sci- the fallen that I will now read the Meals on Wheels program, which deliv- entists. Here, what you see is a sharp names of these Americans whose lives ers nutritious meals to local seniors decline during the summer ice melting. were taken that day in defense of our each day. For many of these seniors, Last year, half of the sea ice actually country. it’s the only real meal they’ll have in a melted during the summer. These are Navy servicemen killed day. I want to highlight one more thing. August 6, 2011: It’s the Thrifty Shopper and Catholic Our most conservative models didn’t Jonas B. Kelsall Charities’ Community Services, which predict what we’ve actually observed in Louis J. Langlais support mobile food distribution and terms of decline in sea ice thickness. Thomas A. Ratzlaff case management for our neighbors in Our climate model simulations have Craig M. Vickers need. failed to keep up with actual signifi- Brian R. Bill It is the youth education enhance- cant loss. This problem is twofold: John W. Faas ment programs which provide quality First, additional cuts to climate re- Kevin A. Houston after-school youth education programs. search and gaps in our satellites—and Matthew D. Mason These programs improve reading and

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:35 Oct 04, 2014 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD13\RECFILES\H01AU3.REC H01AU3 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE August 1, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5269 study skills. They promote high school specifically today, I want to talk about asthma, as I mentioned before, which graduation, and foster parent partici- our urban communities. Global warm- also creates susceptibility to increased pation in a child’s academic life. CDBG ing is expected to increase the fre- pollutants in these heat islands. supports our local Boys and Girls quency and intensity of natural disas- In 1995, a Chicago heat wave killed Clubs, the food bank, and legal aid. It’s ters, like wildfires in the West and hur- more than 700 people over 5 days, most- giving Santa Maria a chance to rehab ricanes like Sandy on the east coast, ly elderly people who couldn’t escape. Oakley Park, which benefits the entire and record drought conditions that The European heat wave in 2003 killed community. continue for another year across the 30,000 people, although some estimates CDBG helps those in need, and it Midwest. put that number as high as 70,000. So- makes life a bit better for everyone. But in urban areas, cities like D.C., cioeconomic disparities will worsen These are investments with real local or my hometown of Minneapolis, we through the health and economic ef- impacts, and that’s why cuts to this have something known as an urban fects of climate change. program, like the drastic ones we’ve heat island. Urban heat islands are a As global temperatures continue to been debating, also have a direct im- serious problem because urban areas rise, heat waves in urban areas are in- pact. tend to have temperatures 5–20 degrees creasing in frequency, duration, and in- Already, important programs like warmer than rural areas, which is tensity; and the effect on my commu- Meals on Wheels are having trouble known as heat island effect. Heat is- nity of Minneapolis, and urban areas reaching all those in need due to se- lands are caused by a lack of natural all over this country, will be dev- questration cuts. So to slash the pro- vegetation, dark colored, impervious astating. This is a serious issue that we gram in half will only add to this dev- roads and concrete, and exhaust from need to focus on. We need to do some- astation. These aren’t disposable vehicles and industry. As global tem- thing about it. The time is now. projects. They are truly investments in peratures increase, urban areas are I want to thank the Safe Climate our people and in our community, and warming at double the rate of the aver- Caucus for organizing Members to dis- that is why I urge my colleagues to age global temperature, so this is a cuss this issue for the public today so stand with the central coast of Cali- real serious issue. we can all come to a greater level of fornia, to stand with communities Heat islands drive people to increase awareness about the true dangers of ig- across this Nation who can’t afford the their use of air conditioning, which of noring global climate change. bill the House majority has brought to course has a vicious effect in terms of the floor. just increasing an already serious prob- f f lem. In turn, increasing the air condi- STOP GOVERNMENT ABUSE WEEK tioning drives up energy costs and in- SUPPORT PATIENT OPTION ACT creases power plant emissions, which The SPEAKER pro tempore. The contributes to the heat island in the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from first place. Chair recognizes the gentleman from Texas (Mr. CONAWAY) for 5 minutes. These emissions not only contribute Georgia (Mr. BROUN) for 5 minutes. Mr. CONAWAY. Mr. Speaker, this to global warming, they impact human Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, week in the House, we are voting on health, increase emissions of carbon this government is out of control. It pieces of legislation that will roll back monoxide, mercury, and particulate has become too big and too intrusive. the Obama administration’s overreach. matter, which leads to increased risks It is spending too much. It is taxing We term this effort Stop Government of heart attacks, strokes, and asthma. too much. It is regulating too much. It Abuse Week. Our message to the ad- Particulate matter is very fine pieces is borrowing too much. And it’s stick- ministration is quite simple: no more that are emitted from coal plants. ing its ugly nose into our business too wasted tax dollars, no more abuse of They go up into the air and come down, much. This must stop. power by Federal agencies. The Federal and we breathe that stuff in. ObamaCare does every one of those Government must be accountable to The effect of extreme heat in urban things. This law is as disastrous as a the American people, not unelected bu- areas disproportionately affects some train running full throttle without an reaucrats. Americans as opposed to others. It af- engineer, speeding toward a head-on Right now, a senior Federal employee fects anyone who lives in an urban collision and wrecking everything in can be placed under investigation for area. But given the populations of its tracks. serious misconduct, yet the Federal urban areas, it affects certain commu- I come before you today with a solu- Government isn’t allowed to put that nities more, including communities of tion, my Patient Option Act, H.R. 2900. person on leave without pay, meaning color, low-income communities, and My Patient Option Act will revitalize they get an extended paid vacation. the elderly. American health care, not through That’s the case with IRS official Lois This housing segregation that we government interference but by giving Lerner, who took the Fifth Amend- have in our country in which you have the American people full control over ment and testified before Congress. this disproportionate number of some their health care decisions. It will She’s now on paid leave while Congress populations in urban areas, con- make health care cheaper for everyone. continues the agency’s misconduct in- centrates racial ethnic minorities in It provides coverage for all Americans, vestigation. dense environments, and that’s why we and it will save Medicare from going The Employee Accountability Act, see African Americans experiencing broke. introduced by my friend MIKE KELLY some of these heat-related hazards that My Patient Option Act repeals from Pennsylvania, will address this have to do with everything from asth- ObamaCare in its entirety and replaces issue. It will allow agencies to place ma and other sorts of issues like that. it with some patient-centered, com- employees on unpaid leave when they The low-income, minority, and elderly monsense solutions. These solutions in- are under investigation for serious of- are less able to adapt and recover from clude 100 percent deductibility for fenses. health care expenses for everyone, in- Mr. Speaker, I am proud of the work these extreme climate events and are the communities most at risk from cluding insurance; flexibility for indi- the House is doing this week on behalf viduals and businesses to join associa- of the American people. We are sending heat island effects and heat waves. These communities are already tions where there will be a smor- a very strong message to the Obama plagued by higher pollution than gasbord of health care insurance op- administration: enough is enough. wealthy, white communities. Coal tions; expanding health savings ac- f plants, bus depots, and trash inciner- counts that patients will own and con- CLIMATE CHANGE ators are disproportionately located in trol; freedom for consumers to pur- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The these areas that I speak of, and the chase health insurance across State Chair recognizes the gentleman from heat island effect makes it worse. lines; and tax incentives to reward phy- Minnesota (Mr. ELLISON) for 5 minutes. The high cost of air conditioning, the sicians who provide free care to pa- Mr. ELLISON. Mr. Speaker, I want to inability to move into special heat tients who cannot afford health insur- talk today about important issues in- wave shelters increases risk. Urban mi- ance. volving climate change going on all norities often have more underlying My Patient Option Act accomplishes over America, all over this world. But health issues, such as higher rates of all of this, and more, in just 77 pages.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:35 Oct 04, 2014 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD13\RECFILES\H01AU3.REC H01AU3 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H5270 b 1045 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE August 1, 2013 That’s a stark contrast to the over I ask my friends, when are we going California (Mr. MCNERNEY) for 5 min- 2,700-page regulatory nightmare of to begin to govern and work together? utes. ObamaCare. In fact, ObamaCare’s regu- When we come back from the August Mr. MCNERNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise lations are 2 million words longer than recess period, we will have 9 days, just today to ask my colleagues to join me the Bible. Any bill that much longer 9 days left until the farm bill extension in honoring Army Staff Sergeant Ty than the Bible has to be bad for Amer- expires. But we’re leaving the House Michael Carter, who will be awarded ica. without passing a true farm bill that with the Congressional Medal of Honor My Patient Option Act is the solu- we can conference, much less appoint- in recognition of his heroic actions in tion that Americans need and deserve. ing any conferees to work out the dif- Afghanistan in 2009. Unfortunately, the clock is ticking and ferences between the two bills. The As the father of a veteran, I am truly time has almost run out. farmers, ranchers and dairymen expect honored to represent Staff Sergeant A Georgia businessman recently told better in my district. Carter, a resident of Antioch, Cali- me that his insurance premiums for his Uncertainty swirls around the Cap- fornia. The Medal of Honor is our Na- employees have increased by 40 percent itol, but the only thing that seems cer- tion’s highest military award presented this year, compared to last, due to tain here lately is that we cannot act for selfless sacrifice and acts of cour- ObamaCare. on anything that the American people age above and beyond the call of duty Another Georgia businessman, who is want us to that they view as no- at the risk of his or her life. an owner of several fast-food res- brainers. Staff Sergeant Carter was born in taurants and currently employs over Take immigration reform. Over half Spokane, Washington, in 1980 and grad- 200 full-time workers, recently told me the voters in this country think we uated from North Central High School. that he is seriously considering letting should get this done and pass the Sen- After high school, he enlisted in the them all go and hiring only part-time ate bill. Yet we are watching the sum- Marine Corps and served in Japan. He employees. mer fade into fall without even a had two additional deployments before And recently, even President timeline for when the House will bring being honorably discharged from the Obama’s Health and Human Services up real immigration reform. Marine Corps in the year 2002. Department has admitted that you It’s far too easy for us to throw up During this time, Staff Sergeant Car- might not be able to keep your current our hands and say this place is broken, ter enrolled in the Los Medanos Com- doctor, even if you want to. If Congress but that’s not why we came to Wash- munity College in California and stud- does not act soon, we will be hearing ington. ied biology. Upon the birth of his first more and more of these same stories. No budget, little in appropriations daughter, and after traveling through- I’m here to tell all Americans and all bills, no tax reform, little progress on out the United States, he enlisted to American families that it doesn’t have immigration reform, and no farm bill. serve his country as a soldier in the to be this way. Yet last week, the Republican leaders United States Army in the year 2008. It was on October 3, 2009, when Spe- Mr. Speaker, if Americans want true, said that we should, instead, be meas- cialist Carter and the 54 Members of B patient-centered, health care reform, ured by the laws that we repeal. Okay. Troop, 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry then they must contact their Congress- Well, on that score, we’ve exactly re- Regiment came under heavy enemy man and Senators and urge them to pealed zero laws. I came here to roll up my sleeves and fire in the Nuristan province of Af- pass my Patient Option Act. get to work. We have real problems in ghanistan. Mr. Speaker, if Americans want this country; but we also, I think, At great risk of his own life, Staff lower costs, coverage for everyone, and share in real bipartisan solutions to fix Sergeant Carter resupplied ammuni- government out of the way of the doc- those problems. All that we need is the tion to help his fellow soldiers, pro- tor-patient relationship, then they green light. vided first aid to a comrade, eliminated must contact their Representatives The problem here is that the art of enemy troops, and risked his own life and urge them to pass my Patient Op- the political compromise has been lost. to help carry a fellow soldier from tion Act. And it’s about time we rediscover that harm’s way. If Americans want full control of art of the political compromise. The actions that Mr. Carter took their coverage and freedom to make We have divided government. That’s during this ambush were critical to the their own decisions in health care, then not a secret. We’ve had divided govern- defense of the COP Keating, which was the Patient Option Act is the only true ment in the past. And by the way, established in 2006 as a provincial re- solution. we’re going to have divided govern- construction team camp located near We don’t have much time; but ment for the next 31⁄2 years. the confluence of the Kushtowz and through the voices of we, the people, Let’s get real. It’s about time that we Landay Sin Rivers. the American people, we can work to begin to figure out ways to work to- All of our Nation’s servicemembers repeal this disastrous law and replace gether. My hope is that when we go and their families make great sac- it with legislation that serves the best back home we are reminded that every rifices, and we can never fully repay interest of my patients and all pa- vote here in the House of Representa- them. It’s important that we pay trib- tients, not government. That’s my Pa- tives, the people’s House, is not a lit- ute to those who show their devotion tient Option Act. mus test, and that every issue that we to the United States through their f deal with should not be looked at in service and that we ensure those who UNFINISHED BUSINESS IN terms of black and white, but in shades return home are provided with the CONGRESS of gray. services they deserve and have earned. We have a lot of challenges facing These brave men and women are The SPEAKER pro tempore. The America. I hope, after the August re- committed to one another and to hon- Chair recognizes the gentleman from cess, we come back here in September oring the call of duty to protect our California (Mr. COSTA) for 5 minutes. and that we put solving America’s great Nation. We owe them the same Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, tomorrow problems before our own political agen- respect. afternoon we will board our flights das. I want to commend Staff Sergeant back to the district for the August re- America cannot afford to continue Carter and all of our Nation’s veterans cess. Sadly, we’ll be leaving behind a this three-ring circus. It’s about time for their courage and dedication to this lot of unfinished business. we begin to work together, ladies and country. Our Nation has always been Just yesterday, the Republican lead- gentlemen. able to depend on the selfless actions of ership pulled the catastrophe of a f men and women in uniform for our transportation and housing appropria- very existence. tions bill because it couldn’t even get HONORING MEDAL OF HONOR RE- I ask my colleagues to join me in the votes within their own caucus. CIPIENT ARMY STAFF SER- honoring Staff Sergeant Ty Michael GEANT TY MICHAEL CARTER Carter, as well as our servicemen and The SPEAKER pro tempore. The women, their families and veterans, for Chair recognizes the gentleman from their service to the United States.

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The Chair has exam- construction. es across the country and is advocating ined the Journal of the last day’s pro- His book calls to mind the words of for an annual National Coaches Day. ceedings and announces to the House Sheila Bair, a George W. Bush adminis- There are tens of millions of student his approval thereof. tration official, who, in February, athletes in the country. Coaches can Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- urged her fellow Republicans to re- have a fundamental impact on these nal stands approved. member that, from Lincoln’s trans- continental railroad to Eisenhower’s students, and I’m grateful for their en- f deavors to train and mentor the next highway system, Republicans have un- generation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE derstood that investing in critical in- Today’s students are tomorrow’s The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman frastructure projects creates jobs and expands the economy. leaders, and it is important that they from New York (Mr. SEAN PATRICK Yet the appropriations bill that was MALONEY) come forward and lead the have teachers and mentors who inspire on the floor this week would have cut House in the Pledge of Allegiance. and encourage them in their edu- $2 billion from the Department of Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of cational pursuits. As Madeline says, Transportation. It was a total rejection New York led the Pledge of Allegiance coaches motivate and inspire students of the Lincoln-Eisenhower tradition. to better themselves. as follows: We have spent $87 billion rebuilding In 1972, President Nixon declared Oc- I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the the infrastructure of Afghanistan and tober 6 as National Coaches Day, and United States of America, and to the Repub- just approved $5 billion more. Accord- Madeline is working to ensure that lic for which it stands, one nation under God, ing to the United States inspector gen- indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. every October 6 is National Coaches eral, supporters of the Taliban and al Day so their efforts are appreciated f Qaeda are getting the contracts and and recognized by communities across ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER ‘‘far too much will be wasted’’ due to the country. insufficient oversight. I urge my colleagues to join me in The SPEAKER. The Chair will enter- This, Mr. Speaker, is appalling, and applauding Madeline Woznick and tain 15 further requests for 1-minute it’s time to do nation-building right coaches across the country. speeches on each side of the aisle. here at home. f f f SEQUESTRATION OBAMACARE RECESS (Mr. FORBES asked and was given (Mr. MULLIN asked and was given The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- permission to address the House for 1 permission to address the House for 1 ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair minute.) minute.) declares the House in recess until noon Mr. FORBES. Mr. Speaker, we’re now Mr. MULLIN. Mr. Speaker, according today. in the 4th week of the civilian fur- to the most recently released numbers Accordingly (at 10 o’clock and 55 loughs at the Department of Defense by the Congressional Budget Office, minutes a.m.), the House stood in re- that are wreaking havoc on our na- ObamaCare is now going to cost the cess. tional security and the lives of patri- American taxpayers nearly $1.4 tril- otic men and women across this coun- lion. f try. Mr. Speaker, I’ve said repeatedly With our national debt sitting at $16.8 trillion and rising every single b 1200 the decisions that led us here were not the result of strategic analysis but yet day, I must ask my colleagues who sup- AFTER RECESS another consequence of misguided cuts port this: Can America really afford this? The recess having expired, the House to our national defense. was called to order by the Speaker at Just a few moments ago, we were in f noon. a hearing in the Armed Services Com- NUCLEAR IRAN PREVENTION ACT mittee and a high-ranking member of (Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of f the Pentagon said that the suggestion New York asked and was given permis- that we now know the President made sion to address the House for 1 minute PRAYER for sequestration was a dumb idea. It and to revise and extend his remarks.) The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick was certainly a wrong idea. It was Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: wrong when the President signed it New York. Mr. Speaker, the dangers of God of the Universe, we give You into law, but what is worse is the cur- a nuclear Iran are real and represent thanks for giving us another day. rent position of the White House, that one of the greatest threats to our coun- We ask Your blessing upon those who even if the House and the Senate can try and to our allies. have worked so hard these past few reach an agreement to fix sequestra- In addition to the existential threat days. Many issues remain, and their so- tion and stop these furloughs, that to our ally, Israel, Iran is a growing lutions continue to elude. Not all are they will not agree to it unless we give source of violence in the Middle East, completely satisfied, but help us all to the President all the spending he wants propping up the Syrian regime, arming proceed graciously, remaining vigilant in every area of government and in- Hezbollah, and undermining a fragile for those values held most dear while creases in taxes in all the areas of gov- peace in Iraq. More troubling, the Ira- being just. ernment he wants. nian regime is pursuing an active nu- In the days that come, help each Mr. Speaker, this is wrong. We need clear capability, which we cannot Member to understand well and inter- to address sequestration now for na- allow. pret positively, as they are able, the tional defense and stop it before it’s While we have strong laws on the positions of those with whom they dis- too late. books already, we can and must go agree. Grant to each the wisdom of Sol- f even further to isolate the Iranian re- omon, and to us all the faith and con- gime and the major sources of funding fidence to know that no matter how NATION-BUILDING AT HOME that support it. The Nuclear Iran Pre- difficult things appear to be, You con- (Mr. HIGGINS asked and was given vention Act will cripple that country’s tinue to walk with our Nation as You permission to address the House for 1 energy sector and tighten sanctions on have done for over two centuries. minute.) Iran’s radical leadership and human

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I urge the Senate to join us bill authorizes the President to impose gurdwara in Riverside. in this effort and not waste time while sanctions on any entity that maintains In the memory of Oak Creek, we will these abuses continue. significant commercial ties with Iran. recommit to fighting against intoler- f Without question, we must come to- ance wherever and whenever it occurs RECOGNIZING TAFT EARLY gether to prevent Iran from acquiring a so that the lives of those six brave LEARNING SCHOOL nuclear weapon, and I urge my col- souls will not be lost in vain. leagues in the Senate to join us in f (Mr. MCGOVERN asked and was sending a clear message to the Iranians given permission to address the House STOP GOVERNMENT ABUSE that we will stand firmly with our for 1 minute and to revise and extend friend, Israel, until the Iran regime for- (Mr. CANTOR asked and was given his remarks.) sakes this reckless course and rejoins permission to address the House for 1 Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I rise the peaceful community of nations. minute and to revise and extend his re- to congratulate Taft Early Learning f marks.) School in Uxbridge, Massachusetts, for Mr. CANTOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise in being named as a Bronze Award Winner ELEVENTH UNANSWERED support of the measures we’re bringing in the USDA Healthier School Chal- QUESTION ON BENGHAZI to the floor this week aimed at stop- lenge. This initiative recognizes those (Mr. WOLF asked and was given per- ping government abuse. schools enrolled in Team Nutrition mission to address the House for 1 With millions of working middle that have created healthier school en- minute and to revise and extend his re- class Americans struggling, House Re- vironments through promotion of nu- marks.) publicans have chosen to lead on the trition and physical activity, a pro- Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, I’ve been issues that matter to them. We’ve fo- gram that is now part of First Lady asking a series of questions over the cused on creating jobs, lowering energy Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move cam- last 3 weeks about what happened in prices, offering children a better edu- paign. Benghazi last September. After a year cation, and lessening the burden of reg- To achieve this challenge, Taft ap- of investigation, none of the questions ulations and red tape on their lives. plied for and received a salad bar grant, have been answered publicly, not one. This week, we are holding government which enabled them to offer lots of Tomorrow is the last day before Con- accountable to them by increasing fresh fruit and vegetable choices every gress departs for its August recess, and transparency, cutting waste, and giv- day as part of lunch. They incorporated I plan to resubmit all the questions ing them new protections from an out- more whole grains and beans into the that I’ve asked so they are listed in the of-control bureaucracy. menu. They hired an experienced cook CONGRESSIONAL RECORD for history to Our plan is to stop the reckless waste to make this happen and added extra see—and history will determine wheth- of taxpayer dollars with new controls physical activity every day, which re- er the American people ever learned for Federal agency spending and to quired the creativity and cooperation the truth. give new powers to our citizens so that of the classroom teachers. Yesterday, I focused my questions on government bureaucrats can be held I want to congratulate Principal Judi the other U.S. facility that was at- accountable for any political intimida- Lamarre, Food Service Director Janice tacked that night, the CIA annex. tion or poor customer service that may Watt, the teachers, administrative Today, I have only one question: Who occur. staff, students, and parents for their in the White House knew what was These reforms are reforms that our hard work in improving the food, nutri- going on in the annex? That’s it. One country needs because many in Wash- tion, and exercise programs at Taft question: Who knew? The Chief of ington simply have forgotten the most Early Learning School. This is a big Staff? Then-Deputy National Security important principle—the Federal Gov- deal, and I’m proud of this important Advisor and current CIA Director John ernment works for the people and not accomplishment. Brennan? the other way around. f Something is just not right. I’m surprised that the Democratic KEEP THE IRS OFF YOUR HEALTH It is time to honor both those who leaders have urged opposition to sev- CARE ACT were killed and the survivors by cre- eral of these commonsense measures. ating a House select committee and, in Why do they want to forbid citizens (Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas asked the words of the editorial page of The from transparently recording conversa- and was given permission to address Wall Street Journal, let Benghazi’s tions with Federal regulators? You the House for 1 minute and to revise chips fall. have to ask: Why do they want to keep and extend his remarks.) f paying out hefty bonuses to well-com- Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. pensated executives in these times of Speaker, in May, the IRS proved to the ANNIVERSARY OF OAK CREEK fiscal stress and economic restraint? American people it cannot be trusted SHOOTING Why is it that the opposition leaders to fairly enforce laws. (Ms. CHU asked and was given per- want to keep paying senior Federal of- As if the intentional targeting of mission to address the House for 1 ficials who are under investigation for Americans was not troubling enough, minute.) serious ethical wrongdoing? Why do ObamaCare will give the IRS even Ms. CHU. Mr. Speaker, a year ago, they want to use taxpayer dollars to do more power in just a short month. the Sikhs at the Oak Creek, Wisconsin, that? It just defies logic, Mr. Speaker. That’s right, the agency that bullied temple, or gurdwara, were peacefully The package of bills being brought to Americans for exercising their right of preparing meals for Sunday worship, the floor this week are common sense, free speech will be the same agency in- but that peace was shattered when a 40- and they should easily garner bipar- volved in enforcing health care. Pa- year-old neo-Nazi man walked in and tisan support. There’s simply no reason tients and their doctors should make began shooting anyone in his path. I for Members of either party to support the decisions that work best for them, stand here today to honor the six vic- megabonuses, expensive paid vaca- not Washington, much less the IRS. tims of this senseless massacre: tions, and zero accountability meas- Allowing the IRS to enforce Suveg Singh Khattra ures for Washington bureaucrats. ObamaCare opens the door to more Satwant Singh Kaleka We are here to represent the people, abuse, targeting, and intimidation of Ranjit Singh not the government. Working families Americans. That’s why I join my col- Sita Singh in America want to trust their govern- leagues in support of a commonsense Paramjit Kaur ment, and they want to rebuild their bill, H.R. 2009, Keep the IRS Off Your Prakash Singh faith in our economy. These bills are a Health Care Act, that will stop the IRS You will never be forgotten. much-needed step in the right direction from enforcing or implementing any Sikhs have been the targets of dis- toward accomplishing this goal. part of ObamaCare. crimination and violence. Just this I urge my colleagues on both sides of It’s time for our friends across the week, the word ‘‘terrorist’’ was the aisle to support this commonsense aisle to listen to the American people.

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Jabs—threats to bring the gov- mission to address the House for 1 (Mr. GARCIA asked and was given ernment to a halt; threats to let the minute.) permission to address the House for 1 United States Treasury default; Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, the United minute and to revise and extend his re- threats to slash the funding for mass States lost a great citizen and a legend marks.) transit that brings people to their jobs. on Sunday when Lois DeBerry passed Mr. GARCIA. Mr. Speaker, I rise And the tentacles of sequestration will away. Lois was the Speaker Pro-Temp today to support funding for the Na- strangle growth even more. The Con- Emeritus of the Tennessee General As- tional Institutes of Health and to stop gressional Budget Office estimates that sembly and the longest-serving mem- the mindless and automatic sequestra- sequestration will cost us 900,000 fewer ber of the Tennessee General Assembly. tion cuts. jobs next year. I had the honor to serve with her. She Earlier this month, I met with Carlos It’s time to stop playing politics with was a great orator, and she was the go- Santos and James Hodge, two young our economy and do the people’s work. to person of the Tennessee General As- men from Florida. We talked about We need to provide a strong workforce, sembly on civil rights issues, women’s their sisters, who suffer from cystic fi- a strong infrastructure, and manufac- issues, children’s issues, education brosis, and how potential budget cuts turing sectors. We need to provide a issues, and anything about Memphis. to the NIH will drastically affect their living wage to grow the middle class She served with distinction and was lives. and strengthen America’s standing as a recognized all over the country. The Cystic fibrosis is a chronic disease leader in education and pioneering re- Delta Sigma Thetas were valued to her with no cure. While discoveries from search. and valued to have her as a member. NIH over the past 30 years have helped But still, our friends on the other She was a past president of the Na- double the life expectancy of those side of the aisle are marching to the tional Association of Black Local with cystic fibrosis, there is much tune of their own drum when what they Elected Officials and respected in the more we can do, including finding a should be listening to is the cry of the National Conference of State Legisla- cure for this disease in our lifetime. American people for more jobs. tures. Because of NIH’s groundbreaking re- f Yesterday, a flag flew over the Cap- search into this disease and others, I itol, which I have to present Saturday ask my colleagues to support funding STOP GOVERNMENT ABUSE at her funeral, the day that we cele- for NIH. We must secure our Nation’s (Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio asked and brate the 50th anniversary of the future by making smart investments in was given permission to address the March on Washington, a march in our Nation’s health. House for 1 minute and to revise and which Lois participated as a very f extend his remarks.) young person. Her’s was a life well Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, lived. She will be missed by all in SUPPORT CANCER RESEARCH I rise today in strong support of the Memphis and me. (Mr. WALDEN asked and was given legislation that the House is consid- f permission to address the House for 1 ering this week. The people of eastern minute and to revise and extend his re- and southeastern Ohio sent me to Con- HONORING CHERYL SCOFIELD marks.) gress to get the government off their (Mr. GARDNER asked and was given Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Speaker, I re- backs, to allow them to create jobs and permission to address the House for 1 cently met with my good friend, Linda to earn a living and raise a family minute and to revise and extend his re- Sindt, a former colonel in the United without government overreach and in- marks.) States Air Force from Medford, Or- terference. Mr. GARDNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to egon. For many years, Linda has Over the past 21⁄2 years, the Repub- honor Cheryl Scofield of the USDA served on my service academy nomina- lican-led House has done exactly that Rural Development Office in Wray, tions board, helping me find honorable on a daily basis. However, some in Colorado. Cheryl will retire next young men and women to serve their Washington have not gotten the mes- month as the USDA Rural Develop- country in our academies. sage. I’m proud to continue supporting ment Northeast Area director after 30 This time, though, we discussed a legislation that stops government years of dedicated service. A fourth- much different issue. Last year, Linda abuse like we’ve seen in the IRS, re- generation Yuma County resident, lost her husband, U.S. Air Force Major strains a runaway Federal Government Cheryl studied at Jones Real Estate Duane Sindt, to pancreatic cancer. It’s that doesn’t seem to have any brakes, College and the University of Colorado, a terrible disease with an extremely and that empowers the American peo- earning a graduate degree in public ad- low survival rate. We owe it to Linda ple with greater opportunities to pull ministration. and other families affected by this dis- themselves up by their bootstraps. After getting her start at Wray State ease to help improve treatment and to The people of eastern and south- Bank and World Savings Mortgage find a cure. eastern Ohio want a strong economy Company, she took a job with the De- So last year, with the help of Linda that will create a more secure future partment of Housing, but it was at the and her fellow advocates, Congress for them. The House Republican plan USDA Rural Development Office where passed and the President signed the Re- to stop government abuse lays the Cheryl spent 31 years as an outstanding calcitrant Cancer Research Act, which groundwork for more secure jobs and a and invaluable asset to her agency. Her helps incentivize research and treat- more secure future with new jobs, more rural background, education, and true ment for this horrible disease and oth- freedom, and expanded opportunities. passion for her work gave wind to ers like it. There is still much more f Cheryl’s impressive career. work to be done, but we are hopeful we LEGISLATIVE AGENDA Outside of work, Cheryl has been an can continue to build upon this effort active member of her community— and find treatments and cures to help (Ms. TITUS asked and was given per- board member, small business develop- patients and families nationwide. mission to address the House for 1 ment, and a wealth of professional ex- f minute.) perience she’s shared with commu- Ms. TITUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today nities throughout the eastern plains. AMERICAN PEOPLE WANT JOBS to speak out against the misguided pri- She’s been married to her husband, (Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of orities that are driving the GOP’s ob- Delbert, for 41 years. There’s not a sin- New York asked and was given permis- struct, repeal, and repeat agenda, and

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:35 Oct 04, 2014 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD13\RECFILES\H01AU3.REC H01AU3 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H5274 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE August 1, 2013 to call instead for a new policy that ad- a math teacher at Stagg High School SHELTER HOUSING FOR THE dresses the serious challenges our Na- in Stockton, California. He is one of HOMELESS tion faces. five California finalists for the 2013 (Ms. JACKSON LEE asked and was When we adjourn tomorrow, Repub- Presidential Awards for Excellence in given permission to address the House lican leadership will leave behind a Mathematics and Science Teaching. for 1 minute.) staggering record of unfinished busi- For the past 20 years, Mr. Walter has Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, ness and partisan messaging bills that been enriching the lives of youth in this is a picture of a homeless young put politics ahead of the American peo- San Joaquin County as the chair of the person; 19,000 of them are in Houston, ple’s priorities. Since January, Repub- mathematics department, as well as according to 28 school districts. And licans have not even allowed a vote on serving as the math, engineering, just think, on the floor of the House a real jobs bill. They haven’t finished a science, and achievement adviser for before it went thud, there was a hous- budget, passed comprehensive immi- pre-engineering students. An education ing bill that cut the housing appropria- gration reform, restored funding on nu- in STEM-related fields is critical for tion for homeless and veterans and trition programs, or fixed the seques- our students to help them survive in working Americans to $44.1 billion. But ter. these competitive fields. more importantly, under the sequestra- Their aversion to meaningful action Mr. Walter has led his Math Engi- tion amount offered by the Repub- is undermining the important eco- neering Science Achievement, or licans, even the Senate, in a com- nomic progress we’ve made. It’s keep- MESA, team to win the State cham- promise manner, put it at $54 billion. ing 11 million undocumented immi- pionships multiple times and the na- So I rise today to ask, is anyone grants in the shadows, and it’s dis- tional championship last year with a speaking for these young people, such proportionately harming low-income wind turbine built solely by his high as those who reside in a place called Lil women and families. Hopefully they school students. Audrey in my district, where I sat will see the light during the August re- It is this type of dedication and com- down with young people who had lived cess and put aside the obstruct, repeal, mitment that will lead to innovation, in a crack house, not because they and repeat agenda and set a new one the creation of good-paying jobs, and were on crack, but because that was a that answers the public’s outcry for ac- keep America as a world leader in place for them to live until they found tion. these areas. Lil Audrey? Or the young lady that was f I urge my colleagues to join me in abused until she found Lil Audrey? Or IRS CANNOT BE TRUSTED congratulating Andrew Walter not only the twins who were homeless with no parents until they found Lil Audrey? (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina for his nomination, but everything he I’m going to ask the city of Houston asked and was given permission to ad- has done for his students. to use its public facilities money, dress the House for 1 minute and to re- money that it has been blessed to have vise and extend his remarks.) f Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. from the Federal Government Housing Speaker, ObamaCare is a train wreck ATTORNEY GENERAL MISLEADS and Urban Development, to help build quickly approaching the station near CONGRESS a facility for Lil Audrey, and I’m going to insist that when local communities you. This unworkable, unaffordable law (Mr. GOSAR asked and was given will destroy hundreds of thousands of get Federal dollars that we fight so permission to address the House for 1 hard for, to be able to use them cre- jobs, disrupt the doctor-patient rela- minute.) tionship and offer a ‘‘Free Ticket, No atively to serve people, to serve the Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise Show’’ health care system. taxpayer, to serve the homeless, to According to a recent CBS News poll, today to address Attorney General serve homeless youth. 54 percent of Americans disapprove of Holder misleading Congress with de- How long are we going to have to cry the health care law, while only 36 per- ceptive testimony. If I or any other or- out for young people who suffer from cent approve. It is clear the American dinary citizen did what the Attorney mental concerns and others who have people have lost faith in the Presi- General did, we would be thrown in jail no place to live? I hope Houston will dent’s government health care take- for perjury. In front of the House Judi- listen, and I hope my friends on the over bill. The Federal Government, es- ciary Committee on May 15, Holder other side of the aisle will have mercy pecially the IRS, has betrayed the said he knew nothing of the targeting on those who need housing. trust of the American people. Every of journalist James Rosen, yet Holder f day, more groups come forward and re- himself signed the subpoena for Mr. END SEX TRAFFICKING ACT— veal unfair targeting by the IRS. Rosen’s records. PROSECUTE THE DEMAND House Republicans are acting to pro- Does the Attorney General suffer tect every American family from the from Sergeant Schultz syndrome— (Mr. POE of Texas asked and was abuse, targeting, and harassment by where he hears nothing, sees nothing, given permission to address the House the IRS. This week, we will vote on the and knows nothing? How convenient for 1 minute and to revise and extend Keep the IRS Off Your Health Care for Mr. Holder—but at what cost to our his remarks.) Act, legislation that bars the IRS from Constitution? Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, for implementing ObamaCare. We are a Nation of laws, but the At- some of us, growing up was the best of I urge my colleagues on both sides of torney General has created an atmos- times; simple times; safe times. But the aisle to support this bill and help phere of lawlessness in America. No- life isn’t that way anymore for some restore the American people’s faith in body is above the law. He must be held kids. limiting government. accountable. Today, young girls, the average age In conclusion, God bless our troops, As Supreme Court Justice Brandeis between 12 and 14, are lured into a and we will never forget September the said: crooked, despicable business. It’s sex 11th in the global war on terrorism. In a government of laws, the existence of trafficking—modern day slavery. Girls I am grateful to welcome the Sunny the government will be imperiled if it fails have been threatened, raped, forced and Jay Philips family to the Capitol. to observe the law scrupulously. If govern- into selling their bodies on the streets f ment becomes a lawbreaker, it breeds con- by the worst deviants in our society. tempt for the law. It invites every man to Some of these girls are smuggled into HONORING ANDREW WALTER become a law unto himself. It invites anar- the United States by slave traffickers (Mr. COSTA asked and was given per- chy. from other countries, and some are mission to address the House for 1 I ask you: Has the Attorney General from our own neighborhoods. minute.) invited anarchy? I will continue to Sex traffickers should be put into the Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today make my case here in the people’s jailhouse forever. But society must get to recognize a talented educator in my House, at the people’s pulpit. I will be to the root of the problem: the demand. district, Andrew Walter. Mr. Walter is back. That’s why I have introduced the End

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:35 Oct 04, 2014 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD13\RECFILES\H01AU3.REC H01AU3 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE August 1, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5275 Sex Trafficking Act, along with Rep- ernment and reward, rather than pun- join me in protecting one of the most resentatives MALONEY, GRANGER, and ish, success. precious resources in North America, NOLAN. Our bill targets the interstate This week we are voting to be able to the Great Lakes. criminals who purchase sexual acts stop government overreach, stand up f from child victims and ensures that for the American people, and give them OBAMACARE they, too, are prosecuted as human a fighting chance to be able to succeed, traffickers. No longer can these devi- to have access to fair and affordable (Ms. HAHN asked and was given per- ants hide. Let the long arm of the law and effective health care systems, not mission to address the House for 1 punish the child-molesting pedophiles to have to worry about the Federal minute.) who steal the innocence of children. Government increasing burdens on Ms. HAHN. Mr. Speaker, as we see And that’s just the way it is. their lives, abusing power, and stunt- ObamaCare go into effect, we see that it is making affordable health insur- f ing economic growth and putting their jobs at risk. ance a reality for hardworking fami- b 1230 The American people need this re- lies. Thanks to ObamaCare, 360,000 sponse. small businesses have the right to re- LET’S TURN OFF THE SEQUESTER ceive tax credits to help with the cost f (Ms. HANABUSA asked and was of providing coverage to their employ- given permission to address the House BRING THE AMERICAN JOBS BILL ees. for 1 minute.) TO THE HOUSE FLOOR Thanks to ObamaCare, senior citi- Ms. HANABUSA. Mr. Speaker, a word (Ms. WILSON of Florida asked and zens have the right to affordable pre- not much known about 2 years ago now was given permission to address the scription drugs and free preventative is a household word. It is ‘‘to seques- House for 1 minute.) benefits. ter,’’ a verb, and ‘‘sequestration,’’ a Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, Thanks to ObamaCare, millions of noun. tomorrow begins a long district work young adults have the right to stay on Today, in the Armed Services Com- period. When I arrive, the number one their parents’ health insurance until they’re 26. mittee, we heard the Republican chair question will be: Congresswoman WIL- And thanks to ObamaCare, women and the Democratic ranking member SON, what are they doing in Wash- have the right to no longer be denied state in almost unison, Sequestration ington to help us with unemployment coverage because they are sick or have and the economy? What are they doing must end. It is a threat to our great preexisting conditions; and thanks to Nation’s readiness posture, affects jobs, about sequestration? ObamaCare, women no longer have to I will say, The Republicans have not and the manufacturing base. pay higher premiums for health insur- allowed one vote on serious legislation DOD alone has 800,000 civilian em- ance just because we’re women. ployees. It is not only defense that’s to create jobs or jobs training pro- We are finally making great progress being affected. It is all of the discre- grams, not one vote to rebuild our in fixing an outdated health care sys- tionary budget. CBO estimates it will bridges and schools, not one bill to hire tem that has been broken for far too cost about 750,000 jobs this year alone. more teachers and police officers, and long. Let’s not vote to take away the We saw it earlier this year with the nothing to stop sequestration. American people’s rights. FAA. Mr. Speaker, bring the American f We will see how the U.S. Forest Serv- Jobs bill to the floor. It creates jobs ice is affected by 500 firefighters that and stops sequestration. HONORING THE SERVICE OF are lost, 50 to 70 fire engines, and two The farm bill is still up in the air. SERGEANT CARL MOORE, III aircraft. Judicial confirmations are on hold. Im- (Mr. GRIFFIN of Arkansas asked and We will also see 70,000 children lose migration reform is still on the radar, was given permission to address the access to Head Start. and Mr. Snowden is still a fugitive House for 1 minute and to revise and What will it take to turn it off, to from justice. extend his remarks.) quote our HASC ranking member? Still, all the polls tell us that the Mr. GRIFFIN of Arkansas. Mr. We all agree it was not meant to be. number one issue for the American Speaker, I rise today to honor Sergeant It’s a mistake. Mr. Speaker, let’s turn people is jobs and the economy. Carl Moore, III, from Bigelow, Arkan- Bring the American Jobs Act to the it off. sas, for his continuing service to our floor. It deserves a vote, and it stops country. Sergeant Moore, a fellow f sequestration. Jobs, jobs, jobs should Screaming Eagle, is with the 101st Air- THERE IS A BETTER WAY be the mantra of this Congress. borne Division. (Mr. TIPTON asked and was given f In early June of this year, Sergeant permission to address the House for 1 THE GREAT LAKES ECOLOGICAL Moore was wounded while on patrol in minute and to revise and extend his re- AND ECONOMIC PROTECTION ACT Afghanistan. A bullet struck him under his arm, puncturing one of his lungs marks.) (Mr. JOYCE asked and was given per- Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, the Presi- and grazing his spine. mission to address the House for 1 Sergeant Moore is currently at dent is giving speeches on his plan for minute and to revise and extend his re- Tampa Polytrauma Rehabilitation economic growth. His economic plan is marks.) Center where he is recovering. He’s un- to grow government, regulate more, Mr. JOYCE. Mr. Speaker, the Great able to walk, but he has feeling in his spend more, and tax more. His speeches Lakes are truly one of the jewels of legs and toes, and his prognosis is good. will not create jobs. North America. They contain 20 per- I pray for Carl’s speedy recovery so The economy does not improve when cent of the world’s surface water and he can get back to enjoying the things the administration piles on tens of provide drinking water for 30 million he loves. My thoughts go out to his thousands of pages of costly new regu- people. They’re also a driver of our parents, Carl and Teresa, of Conway, lations. Families don’t thrive when the economy, as studies have shown 1.5 Arkansas, and his wife, Heather, and only jobs they can find are part-time million jobs are directly connected to their 4-year-old daughter, Addison. because of ObamaCare’s onerous man- the Great Lakes, generating $62 billion Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to dates forcing employers to cut back on in wages. join me in thanking Sergeant Moore hours in order to be able to keep their That’s why I’m encouraging my col- for his service and saluting all who doors open. leagues to support my Great Lakes Ec- have served and continue to serve our This administration’s oppressive reg- ological and Economic Protection Act. Nation. ulations cost small businesses, on aver- This bill will help ensure we have a f age, $10,585 per employee. To create healthy Great Lakes, while boosting jobs and jump-start the economy, we the economies along the Great Lakes HONORING THE LIFE OF LILLIAN must pull back on unnecessary puni- region. KAWASAKI tive regulations, hold the bureaucracy This bill already enjoys bipartisan (Mr. LOWENTHAL asked and was accountable, and shrink the size of gov- support, and I hope my colleagues will given permission to address the House

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Lillian were reminders of how people came to may be offered only in the order printed in Kawasaki was a dedicated public serv- America, by choice or not, sometimes the report, may be offered only by a Member ant, a respected community leader, a not by choice, but then hoping for a designated in the report, shall be considered beloved wife, a sister, and she was a better life. as read, shall be debatable for the time speci- dear, dear friend of mine. Our country has been the better be- fied in the report equally divided and con- Sadly, on July 18, Lillian passed cause of it. Whether it’s the laborers trolled by the proponent and an opponent, away, and a memorial service will be who built our bridges or the scientists shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the held this Saturday, August 3. and leaders who made their mark in Lillian was a generous soul. Her gen- question in the House or in the Committee of history, we couldn’t be where we are the Whole. All points of order against such erosity of self always was done with today without immigrants. amendments are waived. At the conclusion grace and enthusiasm. She engendered I was reminded of that as I witnessed of consideration of the bill for amendment tremendous respect and love from all a naturalization ceremony; 82 people the Committee shall rise and report the bill who knew her. She possessed an infec- from 27 countries became new Ameri- to the House with such amendments as may tious smile. Her laugh made everybody cans that day, and you could see their have been adopted. Any Member may de- feel better. beaming faces. mand a separate vote in the House on any Her work for the last two decades amendment adopted in the Committee of the Immigration is at our core, the moral Whole to the bill or to the amendment in the was on environmental efforts, first fiber that binds us together and makes with the Port of Los Angeles, and then nature of a substitute made in order as origi- us stronger. Congress now has a respon- nal text. The previous question shall be con- with the Los Angeles Department of sibility to pass an immigration bill sidered as ordered on the bill and amend- Water and Power. It brought not only that is worthy of our rich heritage. ments thereto to final passage without inter- recognition to her throughout Cali- Let’s write the next chapter of Amer- vening motion except one motion to recom- fornia but also throughout the Nation. ican history, one that our children and mit with or without instructions. She was an expert on water issues our grandchildren can be proud of. SEC. 2. Upon the adoption of this resolution and when she passed away was a mem- it shall be in order to consider in the House ber of the Water Replenishment Dis- f the bill (H.R. 2009) to prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury from enforcing the Patient trict, elected. PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION Long Beach has lost one of its finest. Protection and Affordable Care Act and the OF H.R. 367, REGULATIONS FROM I, and countless others in California, Health Care and Education Reconciliation THE EXECUTIVE IN NEED OF Act of 2010. All points of order against con- already miss Lillian. She will not be SCRUTINY ACT OF 2013; PRO- sideration of the bill are waived. The bill forgotten. VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF shall be considered as read. All points of f H.R. 2009, KEEP THE IRS OFF order against provisions in the bill are YOUR HEALTH CARE ACT OF waived. The previous question shall be con- OBAMACARE sidered as ordered on the bill and on any (Mr. HARRIS asked and was given 2013; PROVIDING FOR PRO- amendment thereto to final passage without permission to address the House for 1 CEEDINGS DURING THE PERIOD intervening motion except: (1) one hour of minute and to revise and extend his re- FROM AUGUST 3, 2013, THROUGH debate equally divided and controlled by the marks.) SEPTEMBER 6, 2013; AND PRO- chair and ranking minority member of the Mr. HARRIS. Mr. Speaker, the bad VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF Committee on Ways and Means; and (2) one news on ObamaCare just keeps rolling H.R. 2879, STOP GOVERNMENT motion to recommit. ABUSE ACT SEC. 3. House Resolution 292 is laid on the in. As if it’s not bad enough that the table. IRS will be helping run ObamaCare, Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, by direction SEC. 4. On any legislative day during the Maryland announced last Friday that of the Committee on Rules, I call up period from August 3, 2013, through Sep- health insurance premiums will go up House Resolution 322 and ask for its tember 6, 2013, — 25 percent next year under ObamaCare. immediate consideration. (a) the Journal of the proceedings of the Whatever happened to the Presi- The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- previous day shall be considered as approved; dent’s promise that premiums would go lows: (b) the Chair may at any time declare the down, not up? Just another empty House adjourned to meet at a date and time, H. RES. 322 promise? within the limits of clause 4, section 5, arti- Maryland’s middle class families, al- Resolved, That at any time after the adop- cle I of the Constitution, to be announced by the Chair in declaring the adjournment; and ready struggling to pay their health in- tion of this resolution the Speaker may, pur- suant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the (c) bills and resolutions introduced during surance premiums, will see their poli- House resolved into the Committee of the the period addressed by this section shall be cies cost over $1,000 more next year Whole House on the state of the Union for numbered, listed in the Congressional under ObamaCare. Many will just drop consideration of the bill (H.R. 367) to amend Record, and when printed shall bear the date their insurance, and that will just in- chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to of introduction, but may be referred by the crease the long lines we already see in provide that major rules of the executive Speaker at a later time. our crowded emergency rooms. branch shall have no force or effect unless a SEC. 5. The Speaker may appoint Members Mr. Speaker, ObamaCare is a dis- joint resolution of approval is enacted into to perform the duties of the Chair for the du- aster. We should repeal it before it does law. The first reading of the bill shall be dis- ration of the period addressed by section 4 of this resolution as though under clause 8(a) of more damage to our hardworking mid- pensed with. All points of order against con- sideration of the bill are waived. General de- rule I. dle class taxpayers and before it de- bate shall be confined to the bill and shall SEC. 6. Each day during the period ad- stroys even more jobs. not exceed one hour equally divided and con- dressed by section 4 of this resolution shall f trolled by the chair and ranking minority not constitute a calendar day for purposes of member of the Committee on the Judiciary. section 7 of the War Powers Resolution (50 CELEBRATING AMERICA’S After general debate the bill shall be consid- U.S.C. 1546). IMMIGRANT HERITAGE ered for amendment under the five-minute SEC. 7. Each day during the period ad- (Mrs. DAVIS of California asked and rule. It shall be in order to consider as an dressed by section 4 of this resolution shall was given permission to address the original bill for the purpose of amendment not constitute a legislative day for purposes House for 1 minute.) under the five-minute rule the amendment of clause 7 of rule XIII. Mrs. DAVIS of California. Mr. Speak- in the nature of a substitute recommended SEC. 8. Upon the adoption of this resolution er, last week I joined my colleagues in by the Committee on the Judiciary now it shall be in order to consider in the House printed in the bill modified by the amend- the bill (H.R. 2879) to provide limitations on a bipartisan trip to New York City to ment printed in part A of the report of the bonuses for Federal employees during se- celebrate America’s immigrant herit- Committee on Rules accompanying this res- questration, to provide for investigative age. Together, we sailed toward the olution. That amendment in the nature of a leave requirements for members of the Sen- Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. substitute shall be considered as read. All ior Executive Service, to establish certain

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The to cost over $100 million would need to I urge support for the rule and the previous question shall be considered as or- be approved by Congress and must be underlying bills, and I reserve the bal- dered on the bill and on any amendment given an ‘‘up-or-down’’ vote within 70 ance of my time. thereto to final passage without intervening legislative days. Ms. SLAUGHTER. I thank my col- motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally In his State of the Union address, league for yielding me the 30 minutes, divided and controlled by the chair and rank- President Obama said: and I yield myself such time as I may ing minority member of the Committee on consume. Oversight and Government Reform; and (2) To reduce barriers to growth and invest- one motion to recommit. ment, when we find rules that put an unnec- Mr. Speaker, this is the final week SEC. 9. Upon passage of H.R. 2879, the fol- essary burden on businesses, we will fix that the House will be in session before lowing bills shall be laid on the table: H.R. them. we begin our recess. I don’t like to call 1541, H.R. 2579, and H.R. 2711. H.R. 367 does just that. It allows Con- it recess since we work as hard at The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. gress to decide whether major rules home, but this is probably the last YODER). The gentleman from Okla- place unnecessary burdens on job cre- time we’ll get together until we come homa is recognized for 1 hour. ators. back in the fall. As the clock runs out b 1245 The second bill covered by this rule, on another legislative session, we are Mr. Speaker, would prohibit the Treas- voting for the 40th time to repeal or to Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, for the pur- ury Department, including the IRS, undermine the Affordable Care Act. pose of debate only, I yield the cus- from implementing or enforcing any By now, we all know how today’s de- tomary 30 minutes to my good friend, provision of ObamaCare. In the last few bate will end. The majority will pass the gentlelady from New York (Ms. months, the American people have the bill, the Senate will refuse to take SLAUGHTER), pending which I yield my- learned that the IRS has targeted and it up, and we will have wasted, again, self such time as I may consume. Dur- intimidated Americans exercising their the public’s time and their patience. ing consideration of this resolution, all First Amendment rights. Given the re- And then they will adjourn for August time yielded is for the purpose of de- cent scandal and the massive amount recess, only to return in September bate only. of sensitive information the IRS is re- with issues like jobs, immigration re- GENERAL LEAVE quired to collect under ObamaCare, it’s form, and sequestration left unsolved, Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- completely inappropriate for the IRS as they are today. mous consent that all Members have 5 to be given this responsibility. The other night, I was watching co- legislative days to revise and extend A recent poll showed that 53 percent median Stephen Colbert on his pro- their remarks. of Americans want ObamaCare re- gram. He was talking about the num- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there pealed entirely. Mr. Speaker, health ber of times we’ve voted to try to re- objection to the request of the gen- care decisions should be made by a pa- peal health care. He had a good idea for tleman from Oklahoma? the Republicans. He said, Obviously, There was no objection. tient and his or her doctor, not Wash- Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, yesterday, ington bureaucrats. you’re not going to be able to do it if the Rules Committee met and reported The final bill covered by this rule, you say you’re going to repeal health a rule for consideration of H.R. 367, the H.R. 2879, was extensively debated on care, so he suggested that a bill be REINS Act; H.R. 2009, the Keep the IRS the floor yesterday. In fact, it com- written that is titled, ‘‘This is Not An- Off Your Health Care Act; and H.R. bined three bills, all aimed at limiting other Repeal of ObamaCare, We Swear, 2879, the Stop Government Abuse Act. government and returning that power But Don’t Look Inside It, Just Sign It The rule provides a structured rule back to the people. This bill accom- Act.’’ If you put that act out, maybe for consideration of the REINS Act, al- plishes three major objectives: you would get somewhere with it. lowing debate time for 12 of 23 amend- First, it caps bonuses for Federal em- Some speculated the GOP is des- ments submitted. In addition, the rule ployees at a maximum 5 percent of perate to get rid of this law because incorporates a technical correction to their salary through the end of fiscal they know it is working and will work the bill from Chairman SESSIONS. The year 2015. With Federal officials fur- better as it gets fully implemented and rule provides for 1 hour of debate loughing employees due to sequestra- they know they have firmly planted equally divided between the chairman tion, the government should not, at the their feet on the wrong side of history and ranking member of the Judiciary same time, be handing out millions of once again. I can’t comment on their Committee. dollars in bonuses to other employees; motivation, but it’s clear that millions Additionally, the rule provides a Second, this bill allows for senior of Americans are using this law be- closed rule for consideration of H.R. Federal officials under investigation cause of the incredible benefits that it 2009, the Keep the IRS Off Your Health for serious misconduct to be put on un- provides. Care Act, and provides for 1 hour of de- paid leave. Under current law, agencies I was really stunned by the last bate equally divided between the chair- have little recourse but to put officials speaker on the 1-minutes this morning man and ranking member of the Com- on paid leave, where they can collect a talking about Maryland, because we mittee on Ways and Means. paycheck for months or even years just got the statistics from Maryland. Furthermore, the rule provides a while the investigation occurs; The health plans are better than ever. closed rule for consideration of H.R. Finally, this bill allows for citizens Just last week, Maryland announced 2879, the Stop Government Abuse Act, to record their meetings and telephone their rates are going to be among the and provides for 1 hour of debate equal- exchanges with Federal regulatory offi- lowest in the country, and not, as he ly divided between the chairman and cials. In my home State of Oklahoma, said, a 20 percent increase. ranking member of the Committee on along with 37 other States, this is al- Nevada announced a young adult will Oversight and Government Reform. ready the case. However, 12 States re- be able to purchase a catastrophic Finally, Mr. Speaker, the rule pro- quire all parties involved in the con- health insurance plan for less than vides floor management tools to be versation to consent to recording. This $100. used during the August recess. bill would allow individuals in all 50 And I said last week, when we had Mr. Speaker, America’s job creators States to record their conversations the other vote to get rid of health care, have struggled against strong when meeting with Federal officials New York had just come out with won- headwinds to recover. In fact, since acting in their official capacity. derful news on the exchanges. Seven- President Obama took office, 131 new Mr. Speaker, H.R. 367, H.R. 2009, and teen insurers had applied to provide in- major regulations, costing at least $70 H.R. 2879 all express the views of my surance in the State of New York, and billion, have been added to America’s constituents. They’re increasingly con- it would cause those premiums to fall regulatory system. cerned and opposed to an intrusive and by more than 50 percent. And we join 11

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Maybe we’ll move closer bringing a transportation bill that I want to quickly respond, if I may, to single-payer, which is what we scarcely has enough money to main- to a couple of points my good friend should be doing. tain what roads we have, and it im- made. Sixty-two days from now, those new ploded on the floor when nobody would First, I want to begin by agreeing exchanges will open their doors and vote for it. While we’re out on recess, with her because, quite frankly, as I’ve they’re going to provide millions of please think about this, and think stated publicly on many occasions, I Americans with secure and affordable about what sequestration is doing in don’t believe a government shutdown is health care. For the very first time, in- the United States. a good idea either. I think that’s not a surers are going to be barred from de- I hope you read former Senator responsible political tactic. And while nying coverage because of a preexisting Byron Dorgan’s article in The New my good friend has been concerned condition and barred from placing life- York Times talking about the devasta- that some people in my party have ad- time and yearly limits on an individ- tion on the Indian reservations because vocated that, I would also express a ual’s health care. They are sending of the money that we owe them by similar concern, quoting press reports checks back to customers all over the treaty, which is being lost through se- that some advisors to the President country, because the new law requires questration; the people who are doing have recommended that, should we them to spend 80 percent of the pre- health research at the National Insti- send a so-called ‘‘continuing resolu- mium dollar on health care. And since tutes of Health, where they tell me in tion’’ that funded the government that far less than 80 percent is spent, many the human genome project that they did not repeal sequester, he should veto companies are doing rebates, and peo- are very close to finding a cure for can- it and that would shut down the gov- ple are getting those checks. cer, but now they have to stop it. As a ernment. I really can’t go on much further scientist, I can promise you, you do not So I think there’s been a little bit of without talking about what it is we are turn research off and on like a faucet. irresponsible discussion about shutting doing here today. I think it’s somewhat And think of all the people who can’t down the government—which, with my historical, but it may not be the first get their treatment because of seques- friend, I agree, is never a good idea— time. It’s probably not. I have not had tration. Think of all the people who that’s come from both sides of the the pleasure before of doing a rule live in this area and work for this gov- aisle. which consists of five bills with very ernment and keep this government In terms of her observations about little in common being stuffed into one working, many of them two members sequestration, as an appropriator, because the House, basically, imploded of the family on the Federal payroll, again, we probably find some common yesterday. I’ve done all of the rules on who have suffered as much in that fam- ground here. I would like to see us also health care repeal. If I had a machine, ily as a 40 percent pay cut. get rid of sequestration, but I’d like to I could just press ‘‘repeat’’ and walk And the bills that are in here today, do it by redistributing the cuts to the out of the room and do the same speech again, saying to the Federal employ- nondiscretionary side of the budget over and over again. ees: We don’t value you for anything. where I think they belong. We need to The other day I asked Dr. We’ve already passed legislation in keep the savings—that’s why the def- McDermott, who’s a psychiatrist, here that hurts their pensions. They icit is coming down—but there are cer- ‘‘What do you call someone or one haven’t had a raise in 4 years. What tainly smarter and better ways to do group that does the same thing over we’re saying now, if this bill passes that. And if the President is willing to and over and over again, anticipating a today, is that they can be fired without do that, I suspect he would find a will- different result?’’ and he gave me the cause and that their phones will be ing negotiating partner on our side of psychiatric definition for that. tapped by any citizen in the United the aisle. In fact, though, many of my friends b 1300 States. I really am concerned about what’s going on here. advocate what is effectively a third tax We all know that today’s vote is not We talk about too much regulation. I increase this year. We had a tax in- a single thing except another cynical want to close with something I men- crease with the so-called ‘‘fiscal cliff.’’ attempt to score political points. As we tioned last night at the Rules Com- When all the Bush tax cuts ended, the go to our districts this August, the mittee because I realize most Ameri- President used that to raise taxes. We question is whether or not the major- cans don’t know it. But let me talk have a tax increase this year associ- ity will double down on their failed about under-regulation. ated with his health care plan kicking agendas in September and continue the In the food market, chickens are in- in that’s major. And now my friends on irresponsible attempts to repeal the spected 100 at a time—100 a minute the other side of the aisle want a third health care law. If they do, they will be going through the conveyor belt. tax increase to keep the government escalating their brinksmanship to a They’re covered with barnyard debris open and operating. We think we can new level and risking a government and feces and whatever else. One per- spend money better and smarter, and shutdown simply because they don’t son is inspecting them as 100 of them that we ought to continue to reduce want to compromise. go by. So what’s going to happen now spending, not increase the burdens on Already, as you know, Members of they have decided to regulate? They the American people. the majority are threatening to shut will have to do 140 chickens a minute. Finally, I want to talk to my friend, down the government if the Affordable Recently, The Washington Post had a who discussed ObamaCare, and she’s Care Act is not repealed. That does front-page story that stunned me to absolutely right; we certainly would show kind of an act of desperation, the core. It said that a young food in- like to repeal it, and we certainly have doesn’t it? In fact, a dozen Republican spector, working for the government, tried to make that point repeatedly. Senators have signed a letter vowing to his lungs bled out and he died from the Frankly, her disagreement is not with vote against a continuing resolution— chemicals that he inhaled from his us so much as it is with the American that we have to have because nobody chicken inspection days. Now, after the people. This is an extraordinarily un- got their work done—that funds the Af- chicken goes through a conveyor belt, popular law. No poll has ever shown fordable Care Act, and more than 60 it goes into a bath of cool water and that more people like it than dislike it; House Republicans have called on the Clorox. Then it’s ready to be packaged quite the opposite. People would like majority’s leadership to defund the Af- and all plastic-ed up and have it for to see it repealed. It’s simply not a fordable Care Act in any continuing dinner. Is that overregulation? For very good idea. Frankly, we’re seeing resolution that comes before the heaven’s sakes, give me more regula- signs of that right now. The President House. tion than that. himself, in a signature piece of legisla- Instead, I want the majority to make But I want to urge my colleagues tion, had to ask that the business man- a change here. My fellow Kentuckian, today to vote ‘‘no’’ on this rule, the un- dates actually be pushed back by a

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So I case of un-regulation is the fertilizer agreement, but he had an interesting agree that it’s a bad idea. But maybe plant blowing up in West, Texas, that piece in The Wall Street Journal this the REINS Act could actually help in had not been inspected in over 20 years. week on why the central cost-control that particular instance because you Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to yield 3 mechanism of ObamaCare—the Inde- could bring it back to this House to minutes to the gentleman from Mary- pendent Payment Advisory Board— talk about it because, as a valued land (Mr. HOYER), the Democratic simply wouldn’t work. Now, that’s not member of the Rules Committee, she whip. us; that’s criticism from somebody brought up a good idea. (Mr. HOYER asked and was given that probably supports a national But somewhere along the line we permission to revise and extend his re- health care plan of some kind. have lost sight of what Congress’ re- marks.) Finally—and I think this does get sponsibility in the role of regulation is Mr. HOYER. I thank the ranking overlooked in a debate, and I want to all about. Through the years, we have member of the Rules Committee, my end my comments on a point of agree- delegated away our responsibility. We friend, Ms. SLAUGHTER, for yielding. ment, because while we have voted re- gave it to unelected bureaucrats to Mr. Speaker, I want to say that I peatedly to repeal, there have actually make decisions that have far-ranging have a great deal of respect for the gen- been times that we have, on both sides effects on the American people. I’m tleman from Oklahoma. But I say that of the aisle, agreed—and agreed with pretty sure that our Founding Fathers this House is not working. And the the President—about changing this really didn’t envision us doing that; American people are angry with all of bill. that bureaucrats are going to decide us, 100 percent of us. In the last couple of years, we have the fates of small businesses and indus- The gentleman from Florida just said actually passed seven pieces of legisla- tries. That’s exactly what we let hap- ‘‘surely we can find common ground.’’ tion when we were in the majority— pen because it was easy—it’s easier. The gentleman talked about shutting they obviously had to go through a And all too often, in making regula- down the government being an unrea- Democratic Senate and to the Presi- tions in D.C., we just aren’t in touch sonable response, although many in his dent’s desk—that changed or modified with how that actually affects real party promote that. The President’s ObamaCare—and saved, by the way, Americans, real jobs in this country. not promoting it; the President is about $62 billion. My friends, after We all hear from folks back home against it. You know our side is ramming that legislation through, about how regulations passed in D.C. against that. Surely, we can reach looked at the so-called 1040s that were are preventing their businesses from common ground. going to be attached to every $600 pur- growing and expanding. It’s a common Yesterday, we had eight bills on the chase and said, you know, you guys are refrain, Mr. Speaker. floor on suspension. The public doesn’t right, that’s a really bad idea. The The REINS Act, however, would re- know process, I understand that— President thought so too. And we got turn us to the vision our Founding Fa- they’re not too interested in hearing rid of it. thers had for this institution and for We also got rid of the assisted living about process. But suspensions make this Nation. It does so by ensuring that portion of it, the so-called ‘‘CLASS for short debates and no amendments, any major rule—that’s a rule that has Act’’ that was just financially no ability to make changes in those unsustainable. Why? Secretary over $100 million in impact to our econ- bills. That’s why they were offered on Sebelius looked at it and said, you omy—receive approval from this body suspension. and from the Senate before it actually know, this really isn’t going to work. b 1315 And I’ll bet you sooner or later we’ll goes into the process of regulation. Certainly, regulations with an im- Apparently, three of those bills were get a medical device tax elimination pact this large deserve to have our at- pulled because they didn’t think they down here on this floor—people on both tention, our review, and ultimately our had the votes. I don’t think they had sides know it’s nuts to be taxing peo- the votes either—‘‘they’’ being the ma- ple’s wheelchairs and oxygen cans be- blessing by our vote. Frankly, they de- jority. cause they’re sick and use that to fund serve more than just a public comment So what did they do in their pursuit health care, and I’ll bet you we can period that regulatory agencies give of a transparent ‘‘let the House work probably find common agreement on the public. For that reason, I urge sup- its will’’ pledge that they had made to that. port of the rule and the underlying leg- So, while we would like to repeal, we islation. the American public when they sought certainly are willing to work when we I’ll just give you one anecdote, Mr. control, being in the majority? They’ve find common areas and continue to try Speaker. Back home, we have a cement gone to the Rules Committee. One rule, and improve a very flawed product. kiln that produces cement for use all five bills. How can you debate five dif- With that, I’d like to yield such time over the United States; employs 200 ferent bills with rules, whether the as he may consume to my good friend people right there. And I come from a rules are correct? And what are those and fellow Rules Committee member county today that still has unemploy- rules? Closed, no amendments, limited from Florida (Mr. NUGENT). ment of 8.9 percent. What the EPA is discussion. Mr. NUGENT. I thank my good friend looking to do is put those businesses Yesterday, we had an appropriations on the Rules Committee, a member out of existence. bill on the floor. It was pulled. It was that I have the pleasure of serving When I talked to the folks that actu- pulled, as I predicted it would be, be- with. ally run the cement kiln, they said, cause the Republican majority cannot Today, I rise in support of House Res- Rich, we can just go across the border get its act together. It disagrees with olution 322 and the underlying legisla- into Mexico, where they don’t have any itself. It is a deeply divided party. tion, H.R. 367, the Regulations from the restrictions on air pollution, and we I was just on television, and they Executive in Need of Security Act. I can do it cheaper because we don’t played a clip of Rush Limbaugh before want to thank my friend for bringing have to have the pollution controls. that, and Rush Limbaugh said ‘‘we this forward as the rule. But this is But you know what, that air doesn’t ought not to compromise because we better known as the REINS Act. The stop at the border, it comes back into don’t have anything in common with underlying legislation would bring the United States. So when you force them’’—meaning Democrats. My re- much-needed reform to our broken reg- companies out—and we have some of sponse was: ‘‘Oh, I think Rush ulatory process. the strongest and most stringent EPA Limbaugh is wrong.’’ Now, my good friend from New York requirements for air and water—when We are all Americans, and we are all (Ms. SLAUGHTER) talked about chick- you force those companies to leave our elected here by Americans to serve

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I yield an addi- But I say, Mr. Speaker, as you tap Let us focus now on seeking bipartisan tional 2 minutes to the gentleman from the gavel, time is not only running out compromise and the big, balanced solution Maryland. on STENY HOYER, time is running out that will restore fiscal sanity and give Amer- Mr. HOYER. I say this because, Mr. on this House, time is running out on ican families and businesses the certainty they Speaker, the American people need to America, time is running out on the deserve. know what’s happening. patience of Americans that their House Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- They pulled the Transportation- is not working. self such time as I may consume. Housing bill. I wasn’t for that bill as it The SPEAKER pro tempore. The My friend—and he is my friend—I came out of committee, nor were any time of the gentleman has again ex- think is really one of the great speak- Democrats that voted on it in com- pired. ers of this Chamber. I mean that with mittee, but they brought it to the floor Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, we are wit- all sincerity. and then pulled it. Nine days from to- nessing on full display the utter failure of Re- Mr. HOYER. I thank the gentleman. morrow, nine legislative days from to- publicans to govern as the majority. Mr. COLE. But this isn’t the Senate. morrow, we are going to have that Yesterday, after the Speaker and Majority We don’t have unlimited debate over issue of how we are going to fund gov- Leader pulled the Transportation, Housing, here, so he’s kind of stretching it a lit- ernment and keep it running. and Urban Development appropriations bill tle bit, but it’s always worth listening The Senate just a few minutes ago from the floor, because they didn’t have the to. refused to allow the Senate—because votes to pass it, chairman HAL ROGERS of the Mr. HOYER. Will the gentleman the Republican Party voted ‘‘no’’ on Appropriations Committee—that is, Repub- yield? bringing debate to close after days of licans’ top appropriator—issued a scathing re- Mr. COLE. I will certainly yield to debate and discussion, and they voted buke to his party’s own sequester strategy. my friend. ‘‘no’’ to take the HUD bill up for dis- He wrote: Mr. HOYER. I used to be the major- cussion. With this action, the House has declined to ity leader, and the thing that I hated So in both Houses the Republican proceed on the implementation of the very losing most was my magic 1 minute, Party has abandoned the appropria- budget it adopted just three months ago. because as the gentleman will recall, it tions process. Now, I’ve just said that. Thus, I believe that the House has made its was an unlimited 1 minute. HAL ROGERS, chairman of the Appro- choice: sequestration—and its unrealistic Mr. COLE. And I want to say, my priations Committee, a conservative and ill-conceived discretionary cuts—must friend, the gentleman, exercised it to Republican, says this: be brought to an end. the extreme, but he’s always worth lis- ‘‘I am extremely disappointed with Not my words, Mr. Speaker, but the Repub- tening to. the decision to pull the bill from the lican chairman of the Appropriations Com- I want to underscore a point my good House calendar today. The prospects of mittee. friend made, because I do agree with passing this bill in September are What a shame that we are now harming our you very much about government shut- bleak at best, given the vote count on national security and limiting our ability to pro- down. I don’t think that’s a responsible passage that was apparent this after- tect the most vulnerable people in America tactic. I’ve seen it advocated from time noon. With this action, the House has through this sequester process. to time from people on both sides of declined to proceed on the implementa- It is also hurting our economic recovery, as the aisle. We’ve had reports of it from tion of the very budget it adopted’’ the nonpartisan CBO has estimated it could advisors to the President. I certainly without a single Democratic vote. cost us as many as 1.6 million jobs that would wouldn’t suggest the President would He went on to say—Mr. ROGERS, con- have been created by the end of the next fis- agree with that. But I hope we don’t servative, Kentucky, chairman of the cal year—and 1.3 percentage points of added get there, and I will pledge to work Appropriations Committee, Repub- GDP. with my friend to make sure that we lican: The sequester is a result of Congress stall- do not. Thus, I believe that the House has made its ing on tough decisions and an insistence by I also think, though, that we ought choice: sequestration—and its unrealistic tea party Republicans on divesting from Amer- to recognize that we have worked to- and ill-conceived discretionary cuts—must ica and dismantling the foundations of the gether on some occasions. My friend be brought to an end. American Dream. and I worked together on the fiscal The Ryan budget was unrealistic And it has been embraced by the Repub- cliff, we worked together on violence when it was considered on this floor. lican leadership as their singular approach to against women, we worked together on Mr. ROGERS voted for that budget. He deficits. Sandy, we worked together, actually, knew then it was unrealistic. He knew But the sequester is not a rational or re- on the CR in March. So there are times then it could not be implemented. sponsible solution. when we can come together. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The It was never meant to be. We are working together now. I sus- time of the gentleman has again ex- The mere threat of sequester was intended pect the President will soon sign the pired. to be so severe that it would compel both par- Student Loan Act, an act that was Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I ties to cooperate and find a balanced alter- originated on our side—problems were yield an additional 30 seconds to the native. on the Senate side—and passed. Even- gentleman from Maryland. Now, like Chairman ROGERS, many Repub- tually, they came around and saw the Mr. HOYER. I predicted then that if licans are growing tired of the sequester and same thing the way the President and you took every Democrat out of the are ready to compromise. we saw it on this side of the aisle. House and every Democrat out of the But not the Republican leadership, and that Mr. HOYER. If the gentleman will Senate, that that budget could not be is very sad. yield, I say respectfully to my friend, implemented through the appropria- The complete implosion of their appropria- we think the President sent down a tions process and through the Ways tions strategy demonstrates that, in order to piece of legislation similar to yours, and Means process, and I was right. pass appropriations or any substantive legisla- correct. But we both worked together; Yes, we need to seek common ground. tion, Republicans will have to compromise and you’re right. We are hurting the economy, we are work with Democrats in a bipartisan way. Mr. COLE. We did. I appreciate that, undermining the confidence of the It is sad and shameful that we are about to and we found common ground. I hope American people and, indeed, we are adjourn for a 5-week district work period, leav- we can again. undermining the confidence of our ing critical business to create jobs and tackle But also when we’re lectured a little international partners. deficits unfinished, while Republicans waste bit on rules—and, look, we both wear

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Foods we never thought got the same message in the last elec- sideration, the Dodd-Frank rule. would have imagined to be unsafe—ev- tion, and that was that the people in So whatever sins have been com- erything from spinach to peanut but- this country had had it with gridlock mitted on our side of the aisle, I would ter—have sickened an untold number and partisanship, and they wanted to suggest this is one where you need to of Americans. Our food supply has also see some more collaboration, some co- look at the log in your own eye in become increasingly globalized, which operation, some problem-solving, fix- poses another danger. So 50 percent of terms of the size and scope of that leg- ing things, getting things done. islation and the rules that accompany our fresh fruit and 20 percent of our There is so much that we agree on. I them. fresh vegetables are imported, and this mean, our roads are in need of repair; Mr. HOYER. Will my friend yield on imported food is responsible for a large our bridges are literally falling down; share of the number of foodborne ill- that point? the rich are getting richer and the poor ness outbreaks. Since 2011, eight of the Mr. COLE. I will yield to the gen- are getting poorer; the middle class is 19 multi-State outbreaks were from im- tleman on that. getting crushed, and we all want to re- ports. Mr. HOYER. The gentleman is cor- build this middle class; there are mil- rect. Both sides have done it. But you So what did Congress do? Well, we said we’ve got to do something about lions of people who are unemployed will recall, your side criticized us very every day, and there are millions more substantially and said you would not it, and we adopted a bill on a bipar- tisan basis called the FDA Food Safety who are underemployed. do it. That I think is the difference. Mr. Speaker, I’m a businessman. I’ve But both sides, you’re absolutely cor- Modernization Act. It passed in 2010. That law provided FDA the power to been a business owner, responsible for rect, have brought rules that have been set a way to police the food supply and the bottom line and for getting things closed and limited in their scope. make significant improvements done in my business. I’ve got to tell Mr. COLE. Reclaiming my time, I se- throughout the food chain from the you, if we weren’t getting the job done, riously doubt that you have never said farm to the dinner table to stop these we wouldn’t be going on a 5-week re- we wouldn’t do this. I’ve heard the unsafe foods. cess, vacation—or whatever it is you same thing when we talk about debt FDA has been working hard to com- want to call it. There are so many ceiling where we know the rules get re- ply with this mandate. This year, they pressing needs, and we are scheduled to versed from time to time. issued three proposed rules that would be in session for 9 days in September, So I think this legislation—and I implement some of the key pieces of and we know what those Mondays and think it’s very significant legislation— the food safety legislation. Tuesdays are like. We know what hap- but I don’t think it ranks with either One rule would require farmers to pens here. So we’re looking at about 3 of the three examples that I gave in comply with science-based standards or 4 days, and what have we got to deal which this body was not given the op- for safe production and harvesting of with? We have to deal with appropria- portunity. Frankly, I think the Repub- produce. Another would require compa- tions, the budget, the farm bill, the lican majority is here today largely be- nies that process or package foods to jobs bill, immigration, transportation, cause that’s the way the House was op- implement preventive systems to stop the debt ceiling—and there are Mem- erated the way the last time my outbreaks before they occur. bers of this Congress who are calling friends had an opportunity to do that. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The for a shutdown of the Federal Govern- But regardless of that, I appreciate time of the gentleman has expired. ment. my friend’s remarks as always. I al- Ms. SLAUGHTER. I yield an addi- So I wanted to address just two ways enjoy the exchange, and I reserve tional minute to the gentleman from things today. One is to postpone, or the balance of my time. California. delay, this recess; and let’s take up a Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I am Mr. WAXMAN. The purpose of these couple of things. Like I said, our pleased to yield 3 minutes to the gen- rules are to stop and prevent the out- bridges are falling down. Let’s take up tleman from California (Mr. WAXMAN), break of foodborne illnesses. the SAFE Bridges Act that Congress- Last week, FDA issued a proposed the distinguished ranking member of man RAHALL has offered. Let’s take up rule to mandate that importers dem- the Committee on Energy and Com- the American Jobs Act that the Presi- merce. onstrate that the food they bring into the country is safe. Well, these rules dent has offered. Let’s put people to Mr. WAXMAN. I thank the gentle- work in this country. Let’s support lady for yielding to me some time to will not be allowed to go into effect until Congress—both the House of Rep- Congresswoman SLAUGHTER’s motion talk about one specific bill that this to defeat the previous question, and rule would allow the House to consider. resentatives and the Senate of the United States with all their commit- let’s amend it to allow for the consider- Mr. Speaker, I would urge a ‘‘no’’ ation of the SAFE Bridges Act. vote on the rule and a ‘‘no’’ vote on the tees and subcommittees—meet to con- sider the regulations that FDA adopt- Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, I continue to underlying bill. It’s called the REINS reserve the balance of my time. Act, Regulations From the Executive ed. While they’re doing all of that, we’ll be exposed to foodborne illnesses. Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I am in Need of Scrutiny Act. My amendment would make this pleased to yield 2 minutes to a member What does that mean? Well, that’s a process of the REINS bill unnecessary of the Committee on Rules, the gen- bill that says anytime there’s a regula- as it applies to this particular area, but tleman from Massachusetts (Mr. tion adopted pursuant to a law that we it illustrates why the REINS bill is not MCGOVERN). passed that costs over a certain well thought through. Congress Mr. MCGOVERN. I thank the gentle- amount of money, Congress is going to shouldn’t have to adopt every regula- lady for yielding. pass the regulation. Well, that just tion if we adopt a law saying to an Mr. Speaker, what is particularly delays things and means special inter- agency ‘‘adopt regulations based on the frustrating about what we are doing ests can get in here and stop those reg- science, adopt regulations to enforce here today is that this is a colossal ulations that are needed to protect the the law.’’ waste of time. We are taking up five public health and the environment. I would urge we oppose the rule and bills that are going nowhere in the I want to give an example. I asked oppose the REINS bill as well. Senate. The President has already the Rules Committee to make in order Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the issued veto threats on all of them. that this particular bill shouldn’t stop balance of my time. These are just press releases that the proposed FDA food safety regulations. Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I am Republican National Committee has Well, they didn’t even allow me to offer pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gen- decided would be good things for Re- that amendment. tleman from Minnesota (Mr. NOLAN). publican Members to release in their

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:35 Oct 04, 2014 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD13\RECFILES\H01AU3.REC H01AU3 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H5282 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE August 1, 2013 districts. None of this stuff is meaning- going to be in the House, I think, is, Mr. COLE. I yield myself such time ful. It’s going nowhere. quite frankly, a mistake. They don’t as I may consume. We are also repealing the Affordable get a lot done over there. Every now Mr. Speaker, I want to respond to a Care Act for the 40th time. When the and then, though, they’ll surprise you. number of points my friends have made gentleman says that the Affordable I remember hearing these same argu- about the issue of sequester. I simply Care Act is not popular, I will remind ments about the Student Loan Act in want to remind them whose idea it him that we had a referendum on the that, gosh, what we were planning and was. If they have any doubt, they Affordable Care Act—it was called a proposing, even though it was rel- should read the Bob Woodward book, Presidential election. The last time I atively close to what the President ‘‘The Price of Politics,’’ or follow the checked, Mitt Romney was not in the proposed, was never going to happen. lively correspondence that came after White House. I think he’s out on his In fact, if you’ll remember at one point the book was published. yacht somewhere, but he’s certainly and if I recall correctly, I think the The reality is that the idea of seques- not in the White House. President, himself, issued a veto threat ter was the President’s proposal. He So we are doing this meaningless against the legislation. So, had we fol- proposed it; he advocated for it; he stuff, and we have 9 legislative days lowed our friend’s advice, everybody’s signed it into law. Now we hear from left before the end of the fiscal year, student loans in America would be sky- our friends, gosh, the Republicans before we approach a government shut- rocketing right now. won’t undo it or we didn’t really mean Every now and then, you just have to down, and we have people on the other that it would actually ever happen. go out and fight for the things that you side of the aisle—people running for We’ve had this discussion before. The believe in; and, amazingly, sometimes President on the other side of the simple truth is that we are willing to the United States Senate will come aisle—publicly bragging about how renegotiate where the cuts come from. they want to shut the government around, and, occasionally, the Presi- dent of the United States will change We actually agree with our friends on down. that. What they’re not willing to do is Now, I have great respect for the gen- his mind or at least will decide this was close enough to be good enough. to actually reduce spending. That’s es- tleman from Oklahoma. I think he is a sentially what the debate is about. reasonable, rational, good Member of So I would suggest we just continue to get up every day as we all do, to This is the method that the Presi- this Congress. I wish there were more dent recommended, signed and advo- like him on his side of the aisle, but work as best we can for the things that we believe in, and at the end of the cated for. If he wants to undo it—some- there aren’t. In fact, the Republican thing, by the way, this House twice in Party is being ruled by the fringe day—believe me—the American people will make a judgment, and we’ll see the last term did, but our friends in the right-wing elements of that party— Senate never picked it up, and the those who are pushing for a shutdown, what happens. With that, I reserve the balance of President never came up with a those who are saying compromise on my time. counteroffer, so we’re sort of still wait- nothing, those who helped defeat the Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I am ing over here—and if the President farm bill, those who, quite frankly, are pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentle- would like to redistribute the cuts, I insisting on budget numbers that are woman from New Mexico (Ms. have no doubt the Speaker would like so unbelievably low for things like our MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM), a member to talk to him. But the idea that we’re infrastructure that they had to pull the of the Committee on Oversight and just going to simply undo it and lose Transportation-HUD bill from the floor Government Reform. all the savings, I think, is also unlikely yesterday. Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of to occur. We ought to be fixing sequester. New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I rise today So let’s sit down. We all know there CHRIS VAN HOLLEN, on our side of the in opposition to this rule. are better ways to do this. We’re will- aisle, has an alternative to sequester. Every weekend, I go home to New ing to do that on our side, but we are We ought to vote on it. My Republican Mexico, and my constituents always not willing to raise taxes, and we are friends haven’t allowed a vote on an al- ask me: What’s going on in Congress? not willing to lose savings. ternative to sequester all year—noth- What is Congress doing to create jobs ing. We ought to go to conference on With that, I reserve the balance of and grow the economy and end the se- my time. the budget so that we can actually get quester? Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I am a budget so that we can have reason- There are currently 2,000 constitu- able numbers on our appropriations ents in my district who are getting fur- pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentle- bills that we can pass and be proud loughed every week, and they want to woman from Nevada (Ms. TITUS), a that we’re doing something to put peo- know. There are countless teachers, member of the Committee on Trans- ple back to work. We are doing nothing construction workers, small business portation and Infrastructure. in this House. We ought not go on re- owners, and first responders; and they Ms. TITUS. I thank the gentlelady cess until we do the people’s business. want to know. Unfortunately, the an- for yielding me the time. Mr. COLE. I yield myself such time swer is ‘‘nothing’’ because of the House Mr. Speaker, I rise today in opposi- as I may consume. Republican leadership. They simply tion to this rule and the underlying Mr. Speaker, we did have a ref- cannot govern. bills. I am especially disappointed that erendum on ObamaCare. Do you know Yesterday, Republicans pulled the my amendment to H.R. 367, the REINS what we got? We got a split decision Transportation, Housing and Urban De- Act, wasn’t made in order. because, while the American people velopment appropriations bill from the My amendment would have protected certainly reelected the President, they schedule, illustrating that the seques- women and children from the delay and also reelected a Republican House. ter and the Republican budget are not obstructionism in this bill by exempt- That’s a hard thing to achieve in what feasible. Tomorrow, we will adjourn for ing the Family Medical Leave Act, the my friends would regard as a great a 5-week district work period, and we Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, the In- Presidential victory. We had 435 dif- still haven’t passed a jobs bill or a dividuals With Disabilities Education ferent referendums about this. So the budget that replaces the sequester or Act, and the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay American people, for whatever reason, that reduces the deficit, and we haven’t Act from the bill’s intrusive provisions. either wanted the debate to continue passed comprehensive immigration re- These four laws safeguard the eco- or certainly didn’t want to leave the form. Instead of addressing any of nomic, social, and physical well-being President, as they did in 2009 and 2010, these critical issues, House Repub- of women and children in Nevada and with essentially total control over the licans have decided that it’s more im- across the country. They give mothers legislative branch. They didn’t like portant to vote one more time to re- the chance to care for a new child, en- what they saw then, and I don’t think peal the Affordable Care Act—for the sure that our students have access to they would like what they would see if 40th time. nutritious food, protect the rights of that were to happen. Mr. Speaker, New Mexicans and students with disabilities, and help As for our friends in the Senate, let- Americans want Congress to focus on women fight for equal pay for equal ting them decide what the agenda is jobs and economic growth. work.

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It connects the entire west considered under this rule, would vious question, we will offer on our side coast and carries millions of dollars’ hinder our government’s ability to an amendment to the rule that allows worth of trade every day between Can- serve the people, and it is simply a the House to consider the SAFE ada and the U.S. waste of valuable time. I urge my col- Bridges Act, which funds emergency re- leagues to reject it. pairs and creates countless American b 1345 Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, I continue to jobs. We are about to go into a 5-week reserve the balance of my time. break; and so far, the Congress has Here’s the good news: we know how Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I am done nothing to end sequestration or to to build safe bridges. There are thou- pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentle- create jobs for the country. My amend- sands of civil engineers devoting their woman from Illinois (Ms. DUCKWORTH), ment will prevent the House from lives today to building good structures a member of the Committee on Over- going home until we have done the job that don’t fall down, but we need to sight and Government Reform. we were sent here to do. pay for them. We need to maintain our Ms. DUCKWORTH. I thank the gen- To discuss our proposal, I am pleased bridges until they’re old and replace tlelady from New York for yielding. to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman them when we need to. We can’t wait Mr. Speaker, instead of bickering from Washington State (Mr. LARSEN), a for them to crumble into the water over partisan pieces of legislation that member of the Committee on Trans- below. will go nowhere, we should be working portation and Infrastructure. In light of this obvious need, how to fix the sequester and hammer out a Mr. LARSEN of Washington. Mr. much has this Congress done to im- budget that creates jobs, grows our Speaker, I rise today to support Rank- prove bridge safety or invest in infra- middle class, and responsibly reduces ing Member SLAUGHTER’s motion to structure? the deficit. call up the SAFE Bridges Act. Mr. Speaker, that was the sound of We should be taking up a well-funded In May, a portion of a bridge on how much congressional action has Transportation and Housing appropria- Interstate 5 in my district collapsed been taken—nothing. tions bill rather than the draconian into the Skagit River. Like most of my Just yesterday, house leadership measure that drastically underfunded constituents, I’ve driven over that pulled the Transportation appropria- projects like those in my home dis- bridge hundreds of times. The fact that tions bill because they couldn’t find trict, such as the Elgin-O’Hare and the no one died when it collapsed was a enough Republicans to support its dra- Barrington Road and Interstate 90 blessing, but not everyone has been so conian cuts. Instead of rushing home, interchange. We need to make invest- lucky. My colleagues will remember in we should take up the SAFE Bridges ments to rebuild our bridges, to im- 2007 when a bridge spanning the Mis- Act introduced by Mr. RAHALL to im- prove our infrastructure, and to keep sissippi River in Minneapolis crashed mediately invest in bridges. Rather our children safe. We should be work- down during rush hour, killing 13 peo- than repealing ObamaCare for the 40th ing on comprehensive immigration re- ple and injuring 145. time this Congress, we should invest in form that is practical, fair, and hu- So, today, I want to ask my col- our infrastructure for the first time. mane. Reform with a pathway to citi- leagues a very simple question: Should If you think your constituents should zenship will expand our workforce, se- not Americans be able to drive across a be able to drive over a bridge without cure our borders, and bring in new rev- highway bridge with the reasonable ex- wondering whether it will crumble be- enue to help us balance our budget. pectation that it will not crumble neath them, then this Congress must I was sent to Washington to work on away from underneath them? act on robust transportation funding. legislation that creates jobs and tack- There are 67,000 bridges in our coun- Mr. Speaker, I enter into the RECORD les the deficit. I don’t want to leave for try that are rated structurally defi- a State-by-State funding table under a 5-week district work period without cient—67,000 bridges. When those the SAFE Bridges Act. taking some action on our critical, un- bridges fall, it isn’t just the unlucky U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION finished business. few on those bridges who suffer. Whole FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION ESTIMATED DISTRIBUTION OF $2,750,000,000 FOR EACH OF FISCAL YEARS 2013 AND 2014 BASED ON THE DRAFT BILL, STRENGTHEN AND FORTIFY EXISTING BRIDGES ACT OF 2013

Estimated Estimated Estimated State FY 2013 FY 2014 Total

ALABAMA ...... 34,528,552 34,528,552 69,057,105 ALASKA ...... 10,150,614 10,150,614 20,301,227 ARIZONA ...... 14,438,937 14,438,937 28,877,874 ARKANSAS ...... 28,254,401 28,254,401 56,508,803 CALIFORNIA ...... 232,052,224 232,052,224 464,104,449 COLORADO ...... 15,902,404 15,902,404 31,804,807 CONNECTICUT ...... 126,132,725 126,132,725 252,265,450 DELAWARE ...... 8,962,416 8,962,416 17,924,832 DIST. OF COL...... 20,403,500 20,403,500 40,806,999 FLORIDA ...... 46,328,630 46,328,630 92,657,259 GEORGIA ...... 24,586,058 24,586,058 49,172,116 HAWAII ...... 17,770,494 17,770,494 35,540,988 IDAHO ...... 7,397,016 7,397,016 14,794,031 ILLINOIS ...... 88,159,721 88,159,721 176,319,441 INDIANA ...... 37,906,433 37,906,433 75,812,866 IOWA ...... 31,283,878 31,283,878 62,567,756 KANSAS ...... 22,117,236 22,117,236 44,234,472 KENTUCKY ...... 38,179,080 38,179,080 76,358,160 LOUISIANA ...... 123,906,912 123,906,912 247,813,824 MAINE ...... 18,533,603 18,533,603 37,067,205 MARYLAND ...... 63,577,346 63,577,346 127,154,692 MASSACHUSETTS ...... 137,288,383 137,288,383 274,576,767 MICHIGAN ...... 49,782,579 49,782,579 99,565,158 MINNESOTA ...... 22,911,312 22,911,312 45,822,625 MISSISSIPPI ...... 20,657,648 20,657,648 41,315,297 MISSOURI ...... 63,319,326 63,319,326 126,638,651 MONTANA ...... 7,815,085 7,815,085 15,630,171 NEBRASKA ...... 15,165,106 15,165,106 30,330,212 NEVADA ...... 2,891,304 2,891,304 5,782,609 NEW HAMPSHIRE ...... 15,442,851 15,442,851 30,885,702 NEW JERSEY ...... 137,486,038 137,486,038 274,972,076 NEW MEXICO ...... 5,953,606 5,953,606 11,907,212 NEW YORK ...... 341,675,601 341,675,601 683,351,202 NORTH CAROLINA ...... 63,124,530 63,124,530 126,249,060 NORTH DAKOTA ...... 3,830,998 3,830,998 7,661,997 OHIO ...... 111,055,549 111,055,549 222,111,097 OKLAHOMA ...... 39,269,408 39,269,408 78,538,816

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Estimated Estimated Estimated State FY 2013 FY 2014 Total

OREGON ...... 54,382,275 54,382,275 108,764,549 PENNSYLVANIA ...... 250,234,865 250,234,865 500,469,731 RHODE ISLAND ...... 37,487,542 37,487,542 74,975,083 SOUTH CAROLINA ...... 21,911,959 21,911,959 43,823,919 SOUTH DAKOTA ...... 6,903,255 6,903,255 13,806,510 TENNESSEE ...... 29,951,857 29,951,857 59,903,714 TEXAS ...... 73,722,532 73,722,532 147,445,064 UTAH ...... 6,055,018 6,055,018 12,110,037 VERMONT ...... 9,894,077 9,894,077 19,788,153 VIRGINIA ...... 84,581,236 84,581,236 169,162,472 WASHINGTON ...... 79,795,827 79,795,827 159,591,654 WEST VIRGINIA ...... 28,908,317 28,908,317 57,816,633 WISCONSIN ...... 14,616,136 14,616,136 29,232,273 WYOMING ...... 3,313,600 3,313,600 6,627,199 TOTAL ...... 2,750,000,000 2,750,000,000 5,500,000,000

Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, I continue to Second, I’d like to also remind my Saturdays, Sundays, or legal holidays except reserve the balance of my time. friends, Mr. Speaker, in closing, that I when the House is in session on such a day) Ms. SLAUGHTER. May I inquire if think these bills really are good bills. on which such measure has been available to my colleague has more speakers? They provide important checks on the Members, Delegates, and the Resident Com- Mr. COLE. I do not have any more expanding power of the executive missioner. While the text of the bill is substan- speakers, and I’m prepared to close branch. How many times have all of us tially identical to the three bills previously de- whenever my friend is. gone home and been regaled with tales bated in the House on July 31, 2013, H.R. Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I of bureaucrats that are simply out of 2879 was not introduced until later that day. shall close, and I yield myself such control or rules that make no sense or The material previously referred to time as I may consume. have an enormous economic impact? It by Ms. SLAUGHTER is as follows: As we speak, sequestration is hitting happens all the time. That needs to AN AMENDMENT TO H. RES. 322 OFFERED BY very hard in communities all across change. MS. SLAUGHTER OF NEW YORK the country. Federal employees are Senator Daniel Webster described the At the end of the resolution, add the fol- furloughed; important investments in Federal Government as ‘‘made by the lowing new sections: science, technology, public health, and people, made by the people, and an- SEC. 10. Immediately upon adoption of this defense are being curtailed; children swerable to the people.’’ I would sug- resolution the Speaker shall, pursuant to are being shut out of Head Start. gest we’ve forgotten the last of these clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House Meanwhile, the majority has repeat- three phases, ‘‘answerable to the peo- resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consider- edly refused to repeal the sequester and ple.’’ That’s what these bills are about, ation of the bill (H.R. 2428) to direct the Sec- have failed to pass a single job bill cre- trying to make the Federal Govern- retary of Transportation to assist States to ation into law. ment more responsive and more an- rehabilitate or replace certain bridges, and The American people need us to stop swerable to the people. The underlying for other purposes. The first reading of the these political games and get down to bills recognize just that and restore the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of work creating jobs and rebuilding this power of governance to elected offi- order against consideration of the bill are economy. Now is not the time to ad- cials, not to unaccountable Washington waived. General debate shall be confined to journ Congress, and we should not bureaucrats. the bill and shall not exceed one hour equal- leave here until we have produced real I would urge my colleagues to sup- ly divided and controlled by the chair and port this rule and the underlying legis- ranking minority member of the Committee results for the American families that on Transportation and Infrastructure. After are truly struggling to get by. lation. general debate the bill shall be considered Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous con- Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, when the Com- for amendment under the five-minute rule. sent to insert the text of the amend- mittee on Rules filed its report (H. Rept. 113– All points of order against provisions in the ment into the RECORD, along with ex- 187) to accompany House Resolution 322 the bill are waived. At the conclusion of consid- traneous material, immediately prior Committee was unaware that the waiver of all eration of the bill for amendment the Com- to the vote on the previous question. points of order against consideration of H.R. mittee shall rise and report the bill to the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there 2879 included: House with such amendments as may have objection to the request of the gentle- A waiver of clause 9(a)(2) of rule XXI , pro- been adopted. The previous question shall be hibiting consideration of a bill or joint resolu- considered as ordered on the bill and amend- woman from New York? ments thereto to final passage without inter- There was no objection. tion not reported by a committee, unless the vening motion except one motion to recom- Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I chair of each committee of initial referral has mit with or without instructions. If the urge my colleagues to vote ‘‘no’’ to de- caused a list of congressional earmarks, lim- Committee of the Whole rises and reports feat the previous question and to vote ited tax benefits, and limited tariff benefits in that it has come to no resolution on the bill, ‘‘no’’ on the rule. the bill or a statement that the proposition con- then on the next legislative day the House I yield back the balance of my time. tains no congressional earmarks, limited tax shall, immediately after the third daily Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- benefits, or limited tariff benefits to be printed order of business under clause 1 of rule XIV, resolve into the Committee of the Whole for self such time as I may consume. in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD prior to its con- In closing, I want to begin by remind- further consideration of the bill sideration. The required statement from the SEC. 11. Clause 1(c) of rule XIX shall not ing my friends whose idea sequester chair of the Committee on Oversight and Gov- apply to the consideration of the bill speci- was. It was the President of the United ernment Reform, the primary committee of ju- fied in section 10 of this resolution. States. risdiction, was printed in the CONGRESSIONAL SEC. 12. It shall not be in order to consider The President likes to take some RECORD dated July 31, 2013. However, the re- a concurrent resolution providing for ad- credit—and in some ways he deserves quired statement from the chair of the Com- journment or adjournment sine die unless some—for our budget deficit coming mittee on the Judiciary, which also received the House has been notified that the Presi- down. Frankly, after four trillion-dol- dent has signed legislation to provide for the an additional referral, was submitted for print- creation of American jobs. lar deficits in a row, a Republican Con- ing on August 1, 2013. Both statements pro- THE VOTE ON THE PREVIOUS QUESTION: WHAT IT gress came into office and that deficit vide that H.R. 2879 does not contain any con- REALLY MEANS is now moving down. It’s about half of gressional earmarks, limited tax benefits, or what it was. We’ve worked with the This vote, the vote on whether to order the limited tariff benefits. previous question on a special rule, is not President to actually achieve some- A waiver of clause 11 of rule XXI, prohib- merely a procedural vote. A vote against or- thing he said he wanted to, which is iting the consideration of a bill or joint resolu- dering the previous question is a vote lower the deficit. He likes to take cred- tion which has not been reported by a com- against the Republican majority agenda and it for it. mittee until the third calendar day (excluding a vote to allow the Democratic minority to

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Mr. Chairman, I opposition a chance to decide the subject be- GENERAL LEAVE yield myself such time as I may con- fore the House. Cannon cites the Speaker’s Mr. CASSIDY. Mr. Speaker, I ask sume to talk about an amendment that ruling of January 13, 1920, to the effect that unanimous consent that all Members recognizes that knowledge is power. ‘‘the refusal of the House to sustain the de- may have 5 legislative days in which to So often today, we’ve talked about mand for the previous question passes the what we can do to make the govern- control of the resolution to the opposition’’ revise and extend their remarks on the in order to offer an amendment. On March bill, H.R. 1582. ment more accountable to the people. 15, 1909, a member of the majority party of- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there One of those things is entailed in the fered a rule resolution. The House defeated objection to the request of the gen- underlying bill that says, for these big the previous question and a member of the tleman from Louisiana? rules that make a big difference, tell us opposition rose to a parliamentary inquiry, There was no objection. what it is that you did. How did you asking who was entitled to recognition. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- come to this decision that this is the Speaker Joseph G. Cannon (R–Illinois) said: ant to House Resolution 315 and rule rule that you want to implement? My ‘‘The previous question having been refused, XVIII, the Chair declares the House in amendment goes one step further and the gentleman from New York, Mr. Fitz- gerald, who had asked the gentleman to the Committee of the Whole House on asks for the underlying data on which yield to him for an amendment, is entitled to the state of the Union for the further that decision was made. We want to the first recognition.’’ consideration of the bill, H.R. 1582. know what those calculations were. The Republican majority may say ‘‘the Will the gentleman from Kansas (Mr. It’s going to be a good step forward if vote on the previous question is simply a YODER) kindly take the chair. we can get agencies to share with us vote on whether to proceed to an immediate b 1353 their modeling, but one step further vote on adopting the resolution . . . [and] would be those calculations that went has no substantive legislative or policy im- IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE plications whatsoever.’’ But that is not what into the modeling and came out of the Accordingly, the House resolved modeling. What about the underlying they have always said. Listen to the Repub- itself into the Committee of the Whole lican Leadership Manual on the Legislative data, Mr. Chairman? How in the world Process in the United States House of Rep- House on the state of the Union for the can we be in a conversation with the resentatives, (6th edition, page 135). Here’s further consideration of the bill (H.R. American people as the Congress with how the Republicans describe the previous 1582) to protect consumers by prohib- the agencies if we don’t have access to question vote in their own manual: ‘‘Al- iting the Administrator of the Environ- the underlying data? though it is generally not possible to amend mental Protection Agency from pro- This is not a trade secret. This is not the rule because the majority Member con- mulgating as final certain energy-re- private information. This is the infor- trolling the time will not yield for the pur- lated rules that are estimated to cost mation that the agency uses to pro- pose of offering an amendment, the same re- more than $1 billion and will cause sig- sult may be achieved by voting down the pre- mulgate these rules that will then gov- vious question on the rule . . . When the mo- nificant adverse effects to the econ- ern the entire United States of Amer- tion for the previous question is defeated, omy, with Mr. YODER (Acting Chair) in ica. We simply say, if the disclosure of control of the time passes to the Member the chair. that data won’t violate any laws, if it who led the opposition to ordering the pre- The Clerk read the title of the bill. won’t violate any trade secrets, if it’s vious question. That Member, because he The Acting CHAIR. When the Com- not going to be in violation of any ap- then controls the time, may offer an amend- mittee of the Whole rose on Wednes- plicable Federal laws, share that with ment to the rule, or yield for the purpose of day, July 31, 2013, a request for a re- America, post that on your Web page amendment.’’ corded vote on amendment No. 3 print- In Deschler’s Procedure in the U.S. House so that anyone who is interested in un- of Representatives, the subchapter titled ed in part B of House Report 113–174 of- derstanding how it is that these deci- ‘‘Amending Special Rules’’ states: ‘‘a refusal fered by the gentleman from Virginia sions that often go on behind closed to order the previous question on such a rule (Mr. CONNOLLY) had been postponed. doors, that often go on without the [a special rule reported from the Committee AMENDMENT NO. 4 OFFERED BY MR. WOODALL oversight of the public, not just what on Rules] opens the resolution to amend- The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order did you decide, but how did you decide ment and further debate.’’ (Chapter 21, sec- to consider amendment No. 4 printed in it. tion 21.2) Section 21.3 continues: ‘‘Upon re- part B of House Report 113–174. jection of the motion for the previous ques- It’s very difficult, whether you’re a tion on a resolution reported from the Com- Mr. WOODALL. Mr. Chairman, I have Republican or whether you’re a Demo- mittee on Rules, control shifts to the Mem- an amendment at the desk. crat, to hold the considered experts at ber leading the opposition to the previous The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will these agencies accountable if you can’t question, who may offer a proper amendment designate the amendment. see the underlying data that went into or motion and who controls the time for de- The text of the amendment is as fol- their calculations. It’s a simple amend- bate thereon.’’ lows: ment that says please share that with Clearly, the vote on the previous question Page 2, lines 11 through 17, amend subpara- on a rule does have substantive policy impli- us. We’re not questioning your exper- graph (D) to read as follows: cations. It is one of the only available tools tise. We simply want to be a part of (D)(i) an estimate of the total benefits of for those who oppose the Republican major- that process. the rule and when such benefits are expected ity’s agenda and allows those with alter- I reserve the balance of my time. to be realized; native views the opportunity to offer an al- Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Chairman, I rise (ii) a description of the modeling, the cal- ternative plan. culations, the assumptions, and the limita- in opposition to this amendment. Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, I yield back tions due to uncertainty, speculation, or The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman the balance of my time, and I move the lack of information associated with the esti- from California is recognized for 5 min- previous question on the resolution. mates under this subparagraph; and utes. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. (iii) a certification that all data and docu- Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Chairman and my HOLDING). The question is on ordering ments relied upon by the Agency in devel- colleagues, as I rise in opposition to the previous question. oping such estimates— this amendment, the supporters would The question was taken; and the (I) have been preserved; and claim that it’s about transparency. (II) are available for review by the public What it’s really about is not trans- Speaker pro tempore announced that on the Agency’s Web site, except to the ex- the ayes appeared to have it. tent to which publication of such data and parency. It’s about a way to block or Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, on documents would constitute disclosure of delay critical EPA rules. That’s what that I demand the yeas and nays. confidential information in violation of ap- this whole bill is all about. The amend- The yeas and nays were ordered. plicable Federal law; ment does the same thing. They use

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The gentleman unless the agency can publish, on its good enough for the agency, shouldn’t from Georgia has 11⁄4 minutes remain- Web site, all of the underlying data as- it be good enough for Congress as well? ing. sociated with that study. With that, I yield 2 minutes to the Mr. WOODALL. Mr. Chairman, I Today, EPA prides itself on using the gentleman from Louisiana (Mr. CAS- yield myself the balance of my time to best science available. The Agency un- SIDY). say that I think I speak for most of derstands that ideology will not stand Mr. CASSIDY. Mr. Chairman, I can- America that says I understand the the test of time, but science will; and not understand why somebody would government has to make decisions, but their rules and regulations have to be object to this. The bill is about trans- since the government is making those based on the science, so they gladly in- parency, and this amplifies that trans- decisions on my behalf, shouldn’t the form stakeholders and the public about parency. EPA can impose rules which government share with me the data the studies upon which they rely. cost tens or even hundreds of billions that it uses to make those decisions? The underlying data to peer-reviewed of dollars on the U.S. economy. Those The gentleman says this is going to studies is often not published. That’s expenses translate into jobs lost. hold EPA to a higher standard than the because the data sets underlying peer- Having access to the underlying in- other agencies. I would say to the gen- reviewed scientific studies are the formation, and the estimates of cost tleman, you can look forward to me property of the scientists that spend and benefits, is critical to know why being back with this same amendment their careers gathering that informa- that is. And as my colleague said, there for absolutely every agency. tion. The EPA cannot require the sci- is no reason to have to reveal informa- All we’re saying is if you’ve seen the entists to give up their private infor- tion about individuals. And let me just data, if you’ve utilized the data, if you mation. Oftentimes, those studies in- point to the medical literature. In the believe this is sound enough science on volve going to a lot of people and try- medical literature, there is a push that which to base a regulation that is ing to find out the impact of certain when the Federal Government funds re- going to cost not $1, not $100, not exposure to pollutants. Those people search, that that underlying data is $1,000, not $1 million, but more than $1 agree to the study on the basis that made subject, is made available to the billion, isn’t it worth sharing with the this information about them will not general public. When the FDA reviews American people how you reached that be made public. But this amendment drugs, FDA will look at underlying conclusion? would say it would be impossible for data. So why would we require it for Mr. Chairman, the work that we do EPA to use gold-standard scientific medications, which obviously affect here, we should be proud enough of to studies available to them unless they many people, but not for the EPA. Hav- share with absolutely anyone who post this other data on their Web site. ing methodology which is transparent asks. This is about transparency. And Why do we want to prevent EPA from is absolutely essential in modern sci- even if you don’t support the under- using high-quality scientific studies to entific literature. I don’t see why there lying bill—I’m a strong supporter, but set new pollution standards? is an objection to it unless the hope is even if you don’t—you should support that EPA can satisfy an ideological b 1400 in the context of transparency pro- bent without having to justify it. viding the underlying materials to the This is an issue that came up many This amendment will provide more American public that went into this years ago. In 1997, EPA used a study transparency for EPA’s billion-dollar decisionmaking process. conducted by researchers at Harvard to rules. I urge my colleagues to vote Mr. Chairman, this is a great step set a new air quality standard for par- ‘‘yes’’ on the amendment and ‘‘yes’’ on forward as a transparency tool for the ticulate matter. They did a rigorous the underlying bill. The American peo- American public to restore that faith peer-reviewed study that was con- ple cannot afford to have jobs shipped in government that has been lost. ducted over a period of 16 years. The overseas or have their economy other- I rise in strong support of the under- Harvard people showed conclusively wise wrecked. More rationality, trans- lying bill and ask my colleagues to that exposure to particulate matter in parency, and accountability must be support the amendment. the air can kill people, while polluters brought to the EPA and its rulemaking I yield back the balance of my time. said: We don’t want EPA to issue this process. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. FORTEN- rule, it’s going to cost us money. Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Chairman, the BERRY). The question is on the amend- So they said that EPA should publish fact of the matter is that EPA does not ment offered by the gentleman from all of the Harvard scientists’ data, have this underlying data. It doesn’t Georgia (Mr. WOODALL). claiming that the scientists were keep- belong to EPA. It belongs to the sci- The amendment was agreed to. ing a secret. Well, the data is the work entists who did the study. The Acting CHAIR. The Chair under- product and property of the Harvard Consider this issue in a different con- stands that amendment No. 5 will not scientists, not EPA. The agency text. If a pharmaceutical manufacturer be offered. couldn’t release that information. wants to bring a new product to mar- AMENDMENT NO. 6 OFFERED BY MR. MURPHY OF They’re relying on the Harvard sci- ket, they would never be required to PENNSYLVANIA entists to give independent scientists post all of their underlying data on the The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order access to the data after the scientists public Web site in order for FDA to to consider amendment No. 6 printed in signed a confidentiality agreement. So rely on it. There’s no other agency that part B of House Report 113–174. independent scientists spent the next 3 would be held to such an unreasonable Mr. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. Mr. years reanalyzing the data, and came requirement as this amendment would Chairman, I have an amendment at the to exactly the same conclusion. impose on EPA. They review the data, desk. There should be no objection to EPA but they don’t put it on their Web site. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will relying on studies like this one. It’s a EPA does not have the underlying designate the amendment. long-term study with a huge sample. data, and they can’t require that the The text of the amendment is as fol- This is exactly the kind of rigorous re- owners of the underlying data who did lows: view we expect of EPA. I urge opposi- the study, often based on confidential At the end of the committee print, add the tion to this amendment. agreements for those who participate following section: in the study, they can’t require that I reserve the balance of my time. SEC. 5. PROHIBITION ON USE OF SOCIAL COST OF Mr. WOODALL. Mr. Chairman, I study be given to them. They are rely- CARBON IN ANALYSIS. yield myself 15 seconds to say nothing ing on the scientific data and the study (a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any can be further from the truth. There is results. other provision of law or any executive

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In the than $1 billion unless and until a Federal law The social cost of carbon and the real world, higher levels of heat-trap- is enacted authorizing such use. wider war on coal is a war on the ping carbon pollution are warming the (b) DEFINITION.—In this section, the term American worker and their family. planet and changing the climate. We ‘‘social cost of carbon’’ means the social cost Let me show you the real cost of the are experiencing more record-breaking of carbon as described in the technical sup- EPA’s rules. Those who oppose this temperatures, worse droughts, longer port document entitled ‘‘Technical Support amendment ignore the health effects wildfire seasons with more intense Document: Technical Update of the Social on those living in poverty, who are Cost of Carbon for Regulatory Impact Anal- wildfires, and an increased number of twice as likely to have a risk of depres- intense storms, more flooding, and rap- ysis Under Executive Order 12866’’, published sion, asthma, obesity, diabetes, heart by the Interagency Working Group on Social idly rising sea levels. Pretend it Cost of Carbon, United States Government, attacks, and other health effects. Pov- doesn’t happen. Pretend that’s not the in May 2013, or any successor or substan- erty leads to devastated communities, reality. tially related document, or any other esti- early death, and lost dreams of a gen- On the other hand, as the proponent mate of the monetized damages associated eration of Americans and their chil- of this amendment suggested, let’s with an incremental increase in carbon diox- dren. look at the impact on the family that ide emissions in a given year. Many of us can remember Bobby may lose its job. Well, I think that Kennedy’s walk through those broken The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to ought to be under consideration, but Appalachian coal towns back in the House Resolution 315, the gentleman let’s not have an amendment that 1960s to illustrate the abject poverty from Pennsylvania (Mr. MURPHY) and a would ignore the cost of carbon pollu- where families and children were liv- Member opposed each will control 5 tion. ing. I worked and volunteered in those minutes. We are seeing the effect of climate towns, trying to help families hang on The Chair recognizes the gentleman change not some time in the future but to some sort of semblance of hope in a from Pennsylvania. right now. And we’re being told it’s not hard-scrabble life. Mr. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. Mr. going to get better by itself; it’s going Chairman, I yield myself 2 minutes. The Acting CHAIR. The time of the gentleman has expired. to get worse. Scientists have been tell- I have an amendment in order that ing us for years. EPA and other Fed- would prohibit the EPA from using Mr. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. I yield myself such time as I may con- eral agencies have a responsibility to ‘‘social cost of carbon’’ estimates for calculate the cost of climate change any energy-related rule that costs sume. Too often their hope failed, and now and take them into account when they more than $1 billion unless and until a history is about to repeat itself. First, issue new standards. That’s common Federal law is enacted authorizing jobs are lost by the tens of thousands sense, and that was the clear message such use. and, after that, the hundreds of thou- from the Government Accountability The administration slipped into a sands. And when people lose their jobs, Office when it added climate change to rule about microwave ovens a new pre- we give them unemployment com- its high-risk list earlier this year, and diction for the cost of carbon dioxide pensation. They go hungry; we give that’s exactly what the Obama admin- between now and the year 2300. Despite them food stamps. They lose unem- istration is doing. the profound implications to the econ- ployment; we give them welfare. They omy and the families who make a liv- b 1415 lose their homes; we give them public ing from coal, there was no public de- housing. They lose their dignity and They have an interagency task force bate, no stakeholder comment, no vote pride, and the government has nothing that worked, over the course of several in Congress on this new estimate. left to give—nothing—when all these years, to estimate the cost of the harm In southwestern Pennsylvania, coal folks ever really wanted was a job—a from carbon pollution. It incorporated is our heritage. It fires the steel mills job and a chance for the American the latest scientific and technical in- that built the Empire State Building, dream not shattered by the EPA. formation. the St. Louis Arch, and the Golden I reserve the balance of my time. I’m sorry people lose their jobs, but Gate Bridge. But that heritage and Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Chairman, I rise they don’t have to lose their jobs. If an prosperity is threatened by this new in opposition to the amendment. industry is told to reduce carbon emis- regulation. We’ve already seen what The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman sions, they don’t have to fire people. the social cost of the war on coal is from California is recognized for 5 min- They can develop and buy the tech- today—the cost is jobs. utes. nology that would reduce that pollu- Three weeks ago, more than 380 Mr. WAXMAN. The Murphy amend- tion. workers at the Hatfield’s Ferry and ment denies that carbon pollution is So to help those polluters not have to Mitchell power plants in Pennsylvania harmful. It prohibits the Environ- do that, we’re going to pretend there’s were told they are losing their jobs. mental Protection Agency from consid- no cost. Mr. MURPHY’s amendment The plants had to shut down under ering the costs of climate change when would require the government to as- EPA regulations after they had spent analyzing the impacts of its rules. Ac- sume zero harm, zero cost from carbon hundreds of millions of dollars in new cording to this amendment, the cost of pollution and climate change. environmental modernizations. carbon pollution is zero. Well, that’s I urge my colleagues to reject this More than 15 organizations rep- science denial at its worst. We are tell- amendment. It’s based on magical resenting workers and stakeholders en- ing EPA the cost of carbon pollution is thinking. Don’t be a science-denier. dorse my amendment because these zero. It’s like waving a magic wand. We Vote against the amendment. groups share my concern that this by- are going to decree that climate Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance passed congressional oversight and will change imposes no costs at all. of my time. put hundreds of thousands of miners, The House Republicans can vote for Mr. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. Mr. boilermakers, factory workers, labor- this amendment. They can try to block Chairman, how much time do we have ers, railroaders, electricians, operating EPA from recognizing the damage left on our side? engineers, steamfitters and machinists caused by climate change, but they The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman out of work. cannot overturn the laws of nature. We from Pennsylvania has 21⁄2 minutes re- My amendment says Congress, not should be heeding the warnings of the maining. The gentleman from Cali- the EPA, decides regulations by consid- world’s leading climate scientists, not fornia has 1 minute remaining. ering what this means to the families denying reality. Mr. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. Mr. and workers. The EPA’s policies have In the real world, scientific instru- Chairman, I now yield 1 minute to the real-world consequences. Annual coal ments accurately measure the levels of gentlewoman from West Virginia (Mrs.

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These regulations would and their homes ravaged by drought-stoked RECESS are having a catastrophic effect on jobs wildfires know the cost of carbon pollu- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- and economic activity across the coun- tion. The families of brave firefighters ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair try, especially in our coal-producing know the cost of carbon pollution. declares the House in recess for a pe- States such as West Virginia and Penn- The farmers and ranchers suffering riod of less than 15 minutes. sylvania. the effects of prolonged drought, many Accordingly (at 2 o’clock and 21 min- The administration’s new Social Cost of whom have lost entire crops or been utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. of Carbon calculation is nothing more forced to sell their livestock, know the f than a gimmick used to circumvent cost of carbon pollution. And the thou- b 1435 Congress so that job-killing regula- sands who lost businesses and homes tions and an anti-domestic energy after Hurricane Sandy slammed into AFTER RECESS agenda can move forward. the east coast know the cost of carbon The recess having expired, the House Perhaps to no one’s surprise, just as pollution. was called to order by the Speaker pro the administration is stepping up its That cost is not based on a philos- tempore (Mr. WOODALL) at 2 o’clock efforts to issue regulations aimed at ophy. It’s based on the science and the and 35 minutes p.m. closing existing plants and stopping reality. f new ones, it decided, without public Reject this magical-thinking amend- comment or transparency, to increase ment. Don’t be a science-denier. Vote ENERGY CONSUMERS RELIEF ACT the cost of carbon by 44 percent. The against the amendment and the under- OF 2013 fact is, U.S. carbon emissions from the lying bill. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- energy sector have fallen in the last 4 I yield back the balance of my time. ant to House Resolution 315 and rule of 5 years. Mr. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. Mr. XVIII, the Chair declares the House in I am not willing to sacrifice West Chairman, this isn’t about denying the Committee of the Whole House on Virginia jobs to the administration’s science; this is about denying jobs and the state of the Union for the further ideological efforts. I ask my colleagues denying opportunity. consideration of the bill, H.R. 1582. to put jobs ahead of politics and pass The underlying amendment here is Will the gentleman from Nebraska the Murphy amendment. supported by the boilermakers, the (Mr. FORTENBERRY) kindly resume the Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Chairman, I re- electrical workers, the operating engi- chair. serve the balance of my time. neers, the carpenters, and United Mine b 1436 Mr. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Workers, the American Energy Alli- Chairman, I yield 1 minute to the gen- ance, National Mining Association, Na- IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE tleman from Texas (Mr. BARTON). tional Taxpayers Union, and Chamber Accordingly, the House resolved (Mr. BARTON asked and was given of Commerce because they want jobs itself into the Committee of the Whole permission to revise and extend his re- and they don’t want poverty. House on the state of the Union for the marks.) And poverty, Mr. Chairman, is the further consideration of the bill (H.R. Mr. BARTON. I want to thank the number one threat to the environment. 1582) to protect consumers by prohib- gentleman from Pennsylvania. Poverty is the number one threat to iting the Administrator of the Environ- Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong sup- public health. It’s time Congress took mental Protection Agency from pro- port of the Murphy amendment, and I charge of regulations and not unregu- mulgating as final certain energy-re- also want to say we should vote for lated divisions of the government. lated rules that are estimated to cost that in conjunction with the gen- Mr. Chairman, I ask Members to sup- more than $1 billion and will cause sig- tleman from Georgia’s amendment port this amendment. nificant adverse effects to the econ- that was just heard previously. I yield back the balance of my time. omy, with Mr. FORTENBERRY (Acting If you walk into a greenhouse any- The Acting CHAIR. The question is Chair) in the chair. where in America, do you know what on the amendment offered by the gen- The Clerk read the title of the bill. the average carbon concentration will tleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. MUR- The Acting CHAIR. When the Com- be? It won’t be 350 parts per million. It PHY). mittee of the Whole rose earlier today, won’t be 400 parts per million. It will The question was taken; and the Act- a request for a recorded vote on amend- be over 1,000 parts per million. We have ing Chair announced that the ayes ap- ment No. 6 printed in part B of House Report 113–174, offered by the gen- records that indicate the CO2 con- peared to have it. centration in the upper atmosphere has Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Chairman, I de- tleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. MUR- been as high as 5,000 to 6,000 parts per mand a recorded vote. PHY), had been postponed. million in the past. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR The gentleman from California and clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to those adherents of his philosophy ceedings on the amendment offered by clause 6 of rule XVIII, proceedings will would have you believe that having a the gentleman from Pennsylvania will now resume on those amendments carbon concentration between 350 and be postponed. printed in part B of House Report 113– 400 parts per million is somehow cata- Mr. CASSIDY. Mr. Chairman, I move 174 on which further proceedings were clysmic. Nothing could be further from that the Committee do now rise. postponed, in the following order: the truth. The motion was agreed to. Amendment No. 1 by Mr. WAXMAN of And this new cost of carbon calcula- Accordingly, the Committee rose; California. tion that the EPA and the DOE have and the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. Amendment No. 3 by Mr. CONNOLLY begun to include needs to be, at a min- WOODALL) having assumed the chair, of Virginia. imum, made transparent. I think it’s Mr. FORTENBERRY, Acting Chair of the Amendment No. 6 by Mr. MURPHY of fine until we have the facts that it Committee of the Whole House on the Pennsylvania. shouldn’t be allowed at all. state of the Union, reported that that The Chair will reduce to 2 minutes So vote for the Murphy amendment. Committee, having had under consider- the time for any electronic vote after Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Chairman and my ation the bill (H.R. 1582) to protect con- the first vote in this series. colleagues, this is not my philosophy sumers by prohibiting the Adminis- AMENDMENT NO. 1 OFFERED BY MR. WAXMAN that would lead me to urge that we re- trator of the Environmental Protection The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished duce carbon emissions. It’s based on Agency from promulgating as final cer- business is the demand for a recorded

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Cotton King (NY) Rogers (KY) ment. RECORDED VOTE Cramer Kingston Rokita RECORDED VOTE Crawford Kinzinger (IL) Rooney The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Crenshaw Kline Ros-Lehtinen has been demanded. Cuellar Labrador Roskam has been demanded. A recorded vote was ordered. Culberson LaMalfa Ross A recorded vote was ordered. Daines Lamborn Rothfus The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- The vote was taken by electronic de- Davis, Rodney Lance Royce vice, and there were—ayes 183, noes 230, Denham Lankford Runyan minute vote. not voting 20, as follows: Dent Latham Ryan (WI) The vote was taken by electronic de- DeSantis Latta Salmon [Roll No. 428] vice, and there were—ayes 182, noes 224, DesJarlais LoBiondo Sanford not voting 27, as follows: AYES—183 Diaz-Balart Long Scalise Duffy Lucas Schock [Roll No. 429] Andrews Grayson Nolan Duncan (SC) Luetkemeyer Schweikert Barber Green, Al O’Rourke AYES—182 Duncan (TN) Lummis Scott, Austin Bass Green, Gene Owens Ellmers Marchant Sessions Andrews Garamendi Murphy (FL) Beatty Grijalva Pascrell Farenthold Marino Shimkus Barber Garcia Napolitano Becerra Gutie´rrez Pastor (AZ) Fincher Massie Shuster Bass Gibson Neal Bera (CA) Hahn Payne Fitzpatrick Matheson Simpson Beatty Grayson Negrete McLeod Bishop (NY) Hanabusa Perlmutter Fleischmann McCarthy (CA) Smith (MO) Becerra Green, Al Nolan Blumenauer Hastings (FL) Peters (CA) Fleming McCaul Smith (NE) Bera (CA) Green, Gene O’Rourke Bonamici Heck (WA) Peters (MI) Flores McClintock Smith (NJ) Bishop (NY) Grijalva Owens Brady (PA) Higgins Pingree (ME) Forbes McHenry Smith (TX) Blumenauer Gutie´rrez Pascrell Braley (IA) Himes Pocan Fortenberry McIntyre Southerland Bonamici Hahn Pastor (AZ) Brown (FL) Hinojosa Polis Foxx McKeon Stewart Brady (PA) Hanabusa Payne Brownley (CA) Honda Price (NC) Franks (AZ) McKinley Stivers Braley (IA) Hastings (FL) Perlmutter Bustos Hoyer Quigley Frelinghuysen McMorris Stockman Brown (FL) Heck (WA) Peters (CA) Butterfield Huffman Gallego Rodgers Stutzman Brownley (CA) Higgins Peters (MI) Capps Israel Rangel Gardner Meadows Terry Bustos Himes Pingree (ME) Capuano Jackson Lee Rohrabacher Garrett Meehan Thompson (PA) Butterfield Hinojosa Pocan Ca´ rdenas Jeffries Roybal-Allard Gerlach Messer Thornberry Capps Honda Polis Carney Johnson (GA) Ruiz Gibbs Mica Tiberi Capuano Hoyer Price (NC) Carson (IN) Johnson, E. B. Rush Gibson Miller (MI) Tipton Ca´ rdenas Huffman Quigley Cartwright Kaptur Ryan (OH) Gingrey (GA) Miller, Gary Turner Carney Israel Rangel Castor (FL) Keating Sa´ nchez, Linda Gohmert Mullin Upton Carson (IN) Jackson Lee Roybal-Allard Castro (TX) Kelly (IL) T. Gosar Mulvaney Valadao Cartwright Jeffries Ruiz Chu Kennedy Sanchez, Loretta Gowdy Murphy (PA) Wagner Castor (FL) Johnson (GA) Ryan (OH) Cicilline Kildee Sarbanes Granger Neugebauer Walberg Castro (TX) Johnson, E. B. Sa´ nchez, Linda Clarke Kilmer Schakowsky Graves (GA) Noem Walden Chu Kaptur T. Clay Kind Schiff Graves (MO) Nugent Walorski Cicilline Keating Sanchez, Loretta Cleaver Kirkpatrick Schneider Griffin (AR) Nunes Weber (TX) Clarke Kelly (IL) Sarbanes Clyburn Kuster Schrader Griffith (VA) Nunnelee Webster (FL) Clay Kennedy Schakowsky Cohen Langevin Schwartz Grimm Olson Wenstrup Cleaver Kildee Schneider Connolly Larsen (WA) Scott (VA) Guthrie Palazzo Westmoreland Clyburn Kilmer Schrader Conyers Larson (CT) Scott, David Hall Paulsen Whitfield Cohen Kind Schwartz Cooper Lee (CA) Serrano Hanna Pearce Williams Connolly Kirkpatrick Scott (VA) Costa Levin Sewell (AL) Harper Perry Wilson (SC) Conyers Kuster Scott, David Courtney Lipinski Shea-Porter Harris Peterson Wittman Cooper Langevin Serrano Crowley Loebsack Sherman Hartzler Petri Wolf Costa Larsen (WA) Sewell (AL) Cummings Lofgren Sinema Hastings (WA) Pittenger Womack Courtney Larson (CT) Shea-Porter Davis (CA) Lowenthal Sires Heck (NV) Pitts Woodall Crowley Lee (CA) Sherman Davis, Danny Lowey Slaughter Hensarling Poe (TX) Yoder Cuellar Levin Sinema DeFazio Lujan Grisham Smith (WA) Holding Pompeo Yoho Cummings Lipinski Sires DeGette (NM) Speier Huelskamp Posey Young (AK) Davis (CA) Loebsack Slaughter Delaney Luja´ n, Ben Ray Swalwell (CA) Huizenga (MI) Price (GA) Young (IN) Davis, Danny Lofgren Smith (WA) DeLauro (NM) Takano DeFazio Lowenthal Speier DelBene Lynch Thompson (CA) NOT VOTING—20 DeGette Lowey Swalwell (CA) Deutch Maffei Thompson (MS) Campbell King (IA) Richmond DeLauro Lujan Grisham Takano Dingell Maloney, Tierney Collins (GA) Lewis Rogers (MI) DelBene (NM) Thompson (CA) Doggett Carolyn ´ Goodlatte McCarthy (NY) Ruppersberger Deutch Lujan, Ben Ray Thompson (MS) Doyle Maloney, Sean Titus Tonko Herrera Beutler Miller (FL) Sensenbrenner Dingell (NM) Tierney Duckworth Matsui Doggett Lynch Titus Tsongas Holt Miller, George Wasserman Edwards McCollum Doyle Maffei Tonko Van Hollen Horsford Pallone Schultz Ellison McDermott Duckworth Maloney, Tsongas Vargas Hudson Pelosi Young (FL) Engel McGovern Edwards Carolyn Van Hollen Veasey Enyart McNerney Ellison Maloney, Sean Vargas Vela b 1502 Eshoo Meeks Engel Matsui Veasey ´ Esty Meng Velazquez Messrs. KINGSTON, POSEY, and Enyart McCollum Vela Farr Michaud Visclosky CUELLAR changed their vote from Eshoo McDermott Vela´ zquez Fattah Moore Walz ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ Esty McGovern Visclosky Foster Moran Waters Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of Cali- Farr McIntyre Walz Frankel (FL) Murphy (FL) Watt Fattah McNerney Waters Fudge Nadler Waxman fornia, Mr. ANDREWS, Ms. JACKSON Foster Meeks Watt Gabbard Napolitano Welch LEE, and Mr. O’ROURKE changed their Frankel (FL) Meng Waxman Garamendi Neal Wilson (FL) vote from ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ Fudge Michaud Welch Garcia Negrete McLeod Yarmuth Gabbard Moore Wilson (FL) So the amendment was rejected. Gallego Moran Yarmuth NOES—230 The result of the vote was announced Aderholt Benishek Bridenstine as above recorded. NOES—224 Alexander Bentivolio Brooks (AL) Stated against: Aderholt Barrow (GA) Blackburn Amash Bilirakis Brooks (IN) Mr. ROHRABACHER. Mr. Chair, on rollcall Alexander Barton Bonner Amodei Bishop (GA) Broun (GA) Amash Benishek Boustany Bachmann Bishop (UT) Buchanan No. 428, I inadvertently voted ‘‘yes,’’ when my Amodei Bentivolio Brady (TX) Bachus Black Bucshon intention was to vote ‘‘no.’’ Bachmann Bilirakis Bridenstine Barletta Blackburn Burgess AMENDMENT NO. 3 OFFERED BY MR. CONNOLLY Bachus Bishop (GA) Brooks (AL) Barr Bonner Calvert Barletta Bishop (UT) Brooks (IN) Barrow (GA) Boustany Camp The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Barr Black Broun (GA) Barton Brady (TX) Cantor business is the demand for a recorded

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Buchanan Huizenga (MI) Rahall AMENDMENT NO. 6 OFFERED BY MR. MURPHY OF Stewart Valadao Wilson (SC) Bucshon Hultgren Reed PENNSYLVANIA Stivers Wagner Wittman Burgess Hunter Reichert Stockman Walberg Wolf Calvert Hurt Renacci The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Stutzman Walden Womack Camp Issa Ribble business is the demand for a recorded Terry Walorski Woodall Cantor Jenkins Rice (SC) vote on the amendment offered by the Thompson (PA) Weber (TX) Yoder Capito Johnson (OH) Rigell gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Thornberry Webster (FL) Yoho Cassidy Johnson, Sam Roby Tiberi Wenstrup Young (AK) Chabot Jones Roe (TN) MURPHY) on which further proceedings Tipton Westmoreland Young (IN) Chaffetz Jordan Rogers (AL) were postponed and on which the ayes Turner Whitfield Coble Joyce Rogers (KY) prevailed by voice vote. Upton Williams Coffman Kelly (PA) Rohrabacher Cole King (NY) Rokita The Clerk will redesignate the NOES—178 Collins (NY) Kingston Rooney amendment. Andrews Grayson Nolan Conaway Kinzinger (IL) Ros-Lehtinen The Clerk redesignated the amend- Barber Green, Al O’Rourke Cook Kline Roskam ment. Barrow (GA) Grijalva Owens Cotton Labrador Ross Bass Gutie´rrez Pascrell Cramer LaMalfa Rothfus RECORDED VOTE Beatty Hahn Pastor (AZ) Crawford Lamborn Royce The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Becerra Hanabusa Payne Crenshaw Lance Runyan has been demanded. Bera (CA) Hastings (FL) Perlmutter Culberson Lankford Ryan (WI) Bishop (NY) Heck (WA) Peters (CA) Daines Latham Salmon A recorded vote was ordered. Blumenauer Higgins Peters (MI) Davis, Rodney Latta Sanford The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- Bonamici Himes Pingree (ME) Denham LoBiondo Scalise Braley (IA) Hinojosa Pocan Dent Long Schock minute vote. Brown (FL) Honda Polis DeSantis Lucas Schweikert The vote was taken by electronic de- Brownley (CA) Hoyer Price (NC) DesJarlais Lummis Scott, Austin vice, and there were—ayes 234, noes 178, Bustos Huffman Quigley Diaz-Balart Marchant Sessions not voting 21, as follows: Capps Israel Rangel Duffy Marino Shimkus Capuano Jackson Lee Ross Duncan (SC) Massie Shuster [Roll No. 430] ´ Cardenas Jeffries Roybal-Allard Duncan (TN) Matheson Simpson AYES—234 Carney Johnson (GA) Ruiz Ellmers McCarthy (CA) Smith (MO) Cartwright Johnson, E. B. Aderholt Foxx Rush Farenthold McCaul Smith (NE) McKinley Castor (FL) Jones Alexander Franks (AZ) Ryan (OH) Fincher McClintock Smith (NJ) McMorris Castro (TX) Kaptur Amash Frelinghuysen Sa´ nchez, Linda Fitzpatrick McHenry Smith (TX) Rodgers Chu Keating Amodei Fudge T. Fleischmann McKeon Southerland Meadows Cicilline Kelly (IL) Bachmann Gardner Sanchez, Loretta Fleming McKinley Stewart Meehan Clarke Kennedy Bachus Garrett Sarbanes Flores McMorris Stivers Meeks Clay Kildee Barletta Gerlach Schakowsky Forbes Rodgers Stockman Messer Cleaver Kilmer Barr Gibbs Schiff Fortenberry Meadows Stutzman Mica Clyburn Kind Barton Gingrey (GA) Schneider Foxx Meehan Terry Miller (MI) Cohen Kirkpatrick Benishek Gohmert Schrader Franks (AZ) Messer Thompson (PA) Miller, Gary Connolly Kuster Bentivolio Gosar Schwartz Gardner Mica Thornberry Mullin Conyers Langevin Bilirakis Gowdy Garrett Miller (MI) Tiberi Mulvaney Cooper Larsen (WA) Scott (VA) Bishop (GA) Granger Gerlach Miller, Gary Tipton Murphy (PA) Costa Larson (CT) Scott, David Bishop (UT) Graves (GA) Gibbs Mullin Turner Neugebauer Courtney Lee (CA) Serrano Black Graves (MO) Gingrey (GA) Mulvaney Upton Noem Crowley Levin Sewell (AL) Blackburn Green, Gene Gohmert Murphy (PA) Valadao Nugent Cuellar Lipinski Shea-Porter Bonner Griffin (AR) Gosar Neugebauer Wagner Nunes Cummings Lofgren Sherman Boustany Griffith (VA) Gowdy Noem Walberg Nunnelee Davis (CA) Lowenthal Sinema Brady (PA) Grimm Granger Nugent Walden Olson Davis, Danny Lowey Slaughter Brady (TX) Guthrie Graves (GA) Nunes Walorski Palazzo DeFazio Lujan Grisham Smith (WA) Bridenstine Hall Graves (MO) Nunnelee Weber (TX) Paulsen DeGette (NM) Speier Brooks (AL) Hanna Griffin (AR) Olson Webster (FL) Pearce Delaney Luja´ n, Ben Ray Swalwell (CA) Brooks (IN) Harper Griffith (VA) Palazzo Wenstrup Perry DeLauro (NM) Takano Broun (GA) Harris Grimm Paulsen Westmoreland Peterson DelBene Lynch Thompson (CA) Buchanan Hartzler Guthrie Pearce Whitfield Petri Deutch Maffei Thompson (MS) Bucshon Hastings (WA) Hall Perry Williams Pittenger Dingell Maloney, Tierney Burgess Heck (NV) Hanna Peterson Wilson (SC) Pitts Doggett Carolyn Titus Butterfield Hensarling Harper Petri Wittman Poe (TX) Duckworth Maloney, Sean Tonko Calvert Holding Harris Pittenger Wolf Pompeo Edwards Matsui Tsongas Camp Huelskamp Hartzler Pitts Womack Posey Ellison McCollum Van Hollen Cantor Huizenga (MI) Hastings (WA) Poe (TX) Woodall Price (GA) Engel McDermott Vargas Capito Hultgren Heck (NV) Pompeo Yoder Radel Eshoo McGovern Veasey Carson (IN) Hunter Hensarling Posey Yoho Rahall Esty McNerney Vela Cassidy Hurt Holding Price (GA) Young (AK) Reed Farr Meng Vela´ zquez Chabot Issa Huelskamp Radel Young (IN) Reichert Fattah Michaud Visclosky Chaffetz Jenkins Renacci Foster Moore Walz Coble Johnson (OH) NOT VOTING—27 Ribble Frankel (FL) Moran Waters Coffman Johnson, Sam Rice (SC) Gabbard Murphy (FL) Watt Campbell King (IA) Rogers (MI) Cole Jordan Rigell Gallego Nadler Waxman Carter Lewis Ruppersberger Collins (NY) Joyce Roby Garamendi Napolitano Welch Collins (GA) Luetkemeyer Rush Conaway Kelly (PA) Roe (TN) Garcia Neal Wilson (FL) Delaney McCarthy (NY) Schiff Cook King (NY) Rogers (AL) Gibson Negrete McLeod Yarmuth Frelinghuysen Miller (FL) Sensenbrenner Cotton Kingston Rogers (KY) Goodlatte Miller, George Wasserman Cramer Kinzinger (IL) Rohrabacher NOT VOTING—21 Herrera Beutler Nadler Schultz Crawford Kline Rokita Campbell King (IA) Rogers (MI) Holt Pallone Young (FL) Crenshaw Labrador Rooney Carter Lewis Horsford Pelosi Culberson LaMalfa Ros-Lehtinen Ruppersberger Collins (GA) McCarthy (NY) Hudson Richmond Daines Lamborn Roskam Sensenbrenner Goodlatte Miller (FL) Davis, Rodney Lance Rothfus Wasserman Herrera Beutler Miller, George Denham Lankford Royce Schultz Holt Pallone b 1508 Dent Latham Runyan Young (FL) Horsford Pelosi DeSantis Latta Ryan (WI) Hudson Richmond Mr. LARSEN of Washington changed DesJarlais LoBiondo Salmon his vote from ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ Diaz-Balart Loebsack Sanford ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR So the amendment was rejected. Doyle Long Scalise Duffy Lucas Schock The Acting CHAIR (Mr. HULTGREN) The result of the vote was announced Duncan (SC) Luetkemeyer Schweikert (during the vote). There is 1 minute re- as above recorded. Duncan (TN) Lummis Scott, Austin maining. Ellmers Marchant Sessions Stated for: Enyart Marino Shimkus Mr. DELANEY. Mr. Chair, on rollcall No. Farenthold Massie Shuster b 1513 Fincher Matheson Simpson 429, the Connolly/Kildee amendment 3, had I Fitzpatrick McCarthy (CA) Sires Messrs. ENGEL and GRIJALVA been present, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ Fleischmann McCaul Smith (MO) changed their vote from ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Chair, on rollcall No. 429, Fleming McClintock Smith (NE) So the amendment was agreed to. Flores McHenry Smith (NJ) The Connolly/Kildee Amendment 3, had I Forbes McIntyre Smith (TX) The result of the vote was announced been present, I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ Fortenberry McKeon Southerland as above recorded.

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My amendment simply en- They want clean water to drink, and the Committee rises. sures that the EPA can continue to they want the peace of mind that Accordingly, the Committee rose; protect children and seniors from the comes from strong public health stand- and the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. FOR- harmful impacts of pollution. My ards. TENBERRY) having assumed the chair, friends across the aisle claim this bill My amendment ensures that pro- Mr. HULTGREN, Acting Chair of the is about transparency, but let’s call it tecting the health of our children and Committee of the Whole House on the what it is—just another attempt to seniors never takes a back seat to the state of the Union, reported that that block the EPA from doing its job. financial interests of our polluters. So Committee, having had under consider- This bill makes no sense on so many I urge my colleagues to support this ation the bill (H.R. 1582) to protect con- levels. It’s redundant and it’s unneces- amendment and make sure that the sumers by prohibiting the Adminis- sary. It gives the Energy Secretary un- health and well-being of our children trator of the Environmental Protection precedented authority to veto EPA and seniors always come first. Agency from promulgating as final cer- rules, and it allows for the indefinite I yield back the balance of my time. tain energy-related rules that are esti- delays of EPA rulemaking. Our top pri- Mr. CASSIDY. Mr. Speaker, I with- mated to cost more than $1 billion and ority should be the health of our chil- draw my point of order, and I claim the will cause significant adverse effects to dren and of our families, not the bot- time in opposition to the motion. the economy, and, pursuant to House tom line of the polluting energy com- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Resolution 315, he reported the bill panies. point of order is withdrawn. back to the House with an amendment It’s scary to think how many EPA The gentleman from Louisiana is rec- adopted in the Committee of the protections that we now take for ognized for 5 minutes. Whole. granted would have been delayed or de- Mr. CASSIDY. Mr. Speaker, this bill The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under railed if this bill were law. Consider the doesn’t cripple anything. Laws that are the rule, the previous question is or- recently finalized Mercury and Air currently on the books stay on the dered. Toxics Standards. Before these rules, books. The problem is that the EPA Is a separate vote demanded on any there were no Federal standards lim- uses bad science. I say that not as a Re- amendment to the amendment re- iting power plant emissions of toxic publican. I say that as quoting other ported from the Committee of the pollutants like mercury and arsenic. scientists. Whole? As we know, these toxic pollutants are For example, a gentleman who is a If not, the question is on the amend- really poisons. They cause a variety of former member of the Harvard School ment in the nature of a substitute, as serious health problems in people of all of Public Health testified: ‘‘EPA’s sta- amended. ages. They affect brain development in tistical approach is fraught with nu- The amendment was agreed to. children, and they can cause serious merous assumptions and uncertain- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The birth defects when pregnant women are ties.’’ A physician from the Colorado question is on the engrossment and exposed. That’s why EPA put restric- School of Public Health said that the third reading of the bill. tions on these toxic emissions—restric- way that EPA uses statistics ‘‘is also The bill was ordered to be engrossed tions that protect future generations highly misleading to policymakers.’’ and read a third time, and was read the and set them up for success while also I will make the point. You cannot be third time. reducing preventable health care costs. pro-family unless you are pro-environ- MOTION TO RECOMMIT If H.R. 1582 had been law, these rules ment, and you cannot be pro-environ- Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, I have a could have been delayed indefinitely or ment unless you are pro-family, but motion to recommit at the desk. could not have happened at all. you can’t be either unless you first The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is the Mr. Speaker, my friends across the have a strong and healthy economy. gentlewoman opposed to the bill? aisle talk frequently about the finan- Now, the Energy Consumers Relief Act Mrs. CAPPS. Yes, I am opposed. cial costs of these and other EPA ac- simply puts a check on the billion-dol- Mr. CASSIDY. Mr. Speaker, I reserve tions, but what about the health care lar energy rules that may hurt Amer- a point of order against the motion to costs—costs that all of us pay when ican families and cost American jobs. recommit. If you support transparency and good The SPEAKER pro tempore. A point these preventable ailments occur—and what about the human costs of inac- government, you should support this of order is reserved. bill. If you support protecting Amer- The Clerk will report the motion to tion? Delaying the air toxics standards for ican families and consumers from high- recommit. er energy costs, you should support The Clerk read as follows: just an additional 1 year would have re- Mrs. Capps moves to recommit the bill sulted in more than 11,000 heart at- H.R. 1582. If you support having the H.R. 1582 to the Committee on Energy and tacks, more than 120,000 asthma at- prosperity needed for families and for Commerce with instructions to report the tacks, more than 12,000 more hospital environmental health protections, you same back to the House forthwith, with the and emergency room visits, and up to should support H.R. 1582. If you are following amendment: 25,300 lives lost due to smog, due to pro-jobs, pro-economic growth and At the end, add the following section: soot, due to toxic air pollution—and anti-poverty, you should support H.R. SEC. 5. PROTECTING THE HEALTH OF CHILDREN 1582. AND SENIORS. that’s just in 1 year. Mr. Speaker, peo- This Act shall not apply with respect to ple should be more important than I urge you to vote ‘‘no’’ on this mo- rules that will result in reduced incidence of profit. tion to recommit. I urge you to support cancer, premature mortality, asthma at- My amendment speaks to just this. It the Energy Consumers Relief Act. tacks, or respiratory disease in children or would simply shield the rules that pro- I yield back the balance of my time. seniors. tect the health of children and of sen- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- iors from this dangerous bill. If my col- objection, the previous question is or- tlewoman from California is recognized leagues are serious about protecting dered. for 5 minutes. our children and our seniors, they There was no objection. Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, I rise should have no trouble supporting this The SPEAKER pro tempore. The today to offer the final amendment to amendment. question is on the motion to recommit. the bill, and I want to be clear—pas- More than anyone, children and sen- The question was taken; and the sage of this amendment will not pre- iors rely on the EPA to do its job of Speaker pro tempore announced that vent passage of the underlying bill. If protecting public health and the envi- the noes appeared to have it. it’s adopted, my amendment will be in- ronment. The Mercury and Air Toxics RECORDED VOTE corporated into the bill, and the bill rule and others like it are helping chil- Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, I demand will immediately be voted upon. dren and families across the Nation a recorded vote.

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Pursu- Cook Jones Rigell AYES—232 ant to clause 8 and clause 9 of rule XX, Cotton Jordan Roby Aderholt Gowdy Peterson this 5-minute vote on the motion to re- Cramer Joyce Roe (TN) Alexander Granger Petri commit will be followed by 5-minute Crawford Kelly (PA) Rogers (AL) Amash Graves (GA) Pittenger Crenshaw King (NY) Rogers (KY) Amodei Graves (MO) Pitts votes on the passage of H.R. 1582, if or- Culberson Kingston Rohrabacher Bachmann Griffin (AR) Poe (TX) dered; ordering the previous question Daines Kinzinger (IL) Rokita Bachus Griffith (VA) Pompeo on House Resolution 322; adoption of Davis, Rodney Kline Rooney Barletta Grimm Posey House Resolution 322, if ordered; and Denham Labrador Ros-Lehtinen Barr Guthrie Price (GA) Dent LaMalfa Roskam Barrow (GA) Hall Radel the motion to suspend the rules on DeSantis Lamborn Ross Barton Hanna Rahall H.R. 1897. DesJarlais Lance Rothfus Benishek Harper Reed The vote was taken by electronic de- Diaz-Balart Latham Royce Bentivolio Harris Reichert Duffy Latta Runyan Bilirakis Hartzler Renacci vice, and there were—ayes 188, noes 221, Duncan (SC) LoBiondo Ryan (WI) Bishop (GA) Hastings (WA) Ribble not voting 24, as follows: Duncan (TN) Long Salmon Bishop (UT) Heck (NV) Rice (SC) Ellmers Lucas Sanford Black Hensarling [Roll No. 431] Rigell Farenthold Luetkemeyer Scalise Blackburn Holding Roby AYES—188 Fincher Lummis Schock Bonner Huelskamp Roe (TN) Fitzpatrick Marchant Schweikert Boustany Huizenga (MI) Andrews Garamendi Napolitano Rogers (AL) Fleischmann Marino Scott, Austin Brady (TX) Hultgren Barber Garcia Neal Rogers (KY) Fleming Massie Sessions Bridenstine Hunter Barrow (GA) Grayson Negrete McLeod Rohrabacher Flores McCarthy (CA) Shimkus Brooks (AL) Hurt Bass Green, Al Nolan Rokita Forbes McCaul Shuster Brooks (IN) Issa Beatty Green, Gene O’Rourke Rooney Fortenberry McClintock Simpson Broun (GA) Jenkins Becerra Grijalva Owens Ros-Lehtinen Foxx McHenry Smith (MO) Buchanan Johnson (OH) Bera (CA) Gutie´rrez Pascrell Roskam Franks (AZ) McKeon Smith (NE) Bucshon Johnson, Sam Bishop (GA) Hahn Pastor (AZ) Ross Frelinghuysen McKinley Smith (NJ) Burgess Jones Bishop (NY) Hanabusa Payne Rothfus Gardner McMorris Smith (TX) Calvert Jordan Bonamici Hastings (FL) Perlmutter Royce Garrett Rodgers Southerland Camp Joyce Brady (PA) Heck (WA) Peters (CA) Runyan Gerlach Meadows Stewart Cantor Kelly (PA) Braley (IA) Higgins Peters (MI) Ryan (WI) Gibbs Meehan Stivers Capito King (NY) Brown (FL) Himes Peterson Salmon Gibson Messer Stockman Carter Kingston Brownley (CA) Hinojosa Pingree (ME) Sanford Gingrey (GA) Mica Stutzman Cassidy Kinzinger (IL) Bustos Honda Pocan Scalise Gohmert Miller (MI) Terry Chabot Kline Butterfield Hoyer Polis Schock Gosar Miller, Gary Thompson (PA) Chaffetz Labrador Capps Huffman Price (NC) Schweikert Gowdy Mullin Thornberry Coble LaMalfa Capuano Israel Quigley Scott, Austin Granger Mulvaney Tiberi Coffman Lamborn Ca´ rdenas Jackson Lee Rangel Sessions Graves (GA) Murphy (PA) Tipton Cole Lance Carney Jeffries Roybal-Allard Shimkus Graves (MO) Neugebauer Turner Collins (NY) Lankford Carson (IN) Johnson (GA) Ruiz Shuster Griffin (AR) Noem Upton Conaway Latham Cartwright Johnson, E. B. Rush Simpson Griffith (VA) Nugent Valadao Cook Latta Castor (FL) Kaptur Ryan (OH) Smith (MO) Grimm Nunes Wagner Cotton LoBiondo Castro (TX) Keating Sa´ nchez, Linda Guthrie Nunnelee Walberg Cramer Long Smith (NE) Chu Kelly (IL) T. Hall Olson Walden Crawford Lucas Smith (NJ) Cicilline Kennedy Sanchez, Loretta Hanna Palazzo Walorski Crenshaw Luetkemeyer Smith (TX) Clarke Kildee Sarbanes Harper Paulsen Weber (TX) Cuellar Lummis Southerland Clay Kilmer Schakowsky Harris Pearce Webster (FL) Culberson Marchant Stewart Cleaver Kind Schiff Hartzler Perry Wenstrup Daines Marino Stivers Clyburn Kirkpatrick Schneider Hastings (WA) Petri Westmoreland Davis, Rodney Massie Stockman Cohen Kuster Schrader Heck (NV) Pittenger Whitfield Denham Matheson Stutzman Connolly Langevin Schwartz Hensarling Pitts Williams Dent McCarthy (CA) Terry Conyers Larsen (WA) Scott (VA) Holding Poe (TX) Wilson (SC) DeSantis McCaul Thompson (PA) Cooper Larson (CT) Scott, David Huelskamp Pompeo Wittman DesJarlais McClintock Thornberry Costa Lee (CA) Serrano Huizenga (MI) Posey Wolf Diaz-Balart McHenry Tiberi Courtney Levin Sewell (AL) Hultgren Price (GA) Womack Duffy McIntyre Tipton Crowley Lipinski Shea-Porter Hunter Radel Yoder Duncan (SC) McKeon Turner Cuellar Loebsack Sherman Hurt Reed Yoho Duncan (TN) McKinley Upton Cummings Lofgren Sinema Issa Reichert Young (AK) Ellmers McMorris Valadao Davis (CA) Lowenthal Sires Jenkins Renacci Young (IN) Farenthold Rodgers Vela Davis, Danny Lowey Slaughter Fincher Meadows Wagner DeFazio Lujan Grisham Smith (WA) NOT VOTING—24 Fitzpatrick Meehan Walberg DeGette (NM) Speier Fleischmann Messer Walden Delaney Luja´ n, Ben Ray Swalwell (CA) Blumenauer Lankford Rogers (MI) Fleming Mica Walorski DeLauro (NM) Takano Campbell Lewis Ruppersberger Flores Miller (MI) Weber (TX) DelBene Lynch Thompson (CA) Collins (GA) McCarthy (NY) Sensenbrenner Forbes Miller, Gary Webster (FL) Deutch Maffei Thompson (MS) Goodlatte Miller (FL) Wasserman Fortenberry Mullin Wenstrup Dingell Maloney, Tierney Herrera Beutler Miller, George Schultz Foxx Mulvaney Westmoreland Doggett Carolyn Titus Holt Pallone Woodall Franks (AZ) Murphy (PA) Whitfield Doyle Maloney, Sean Tonko Horsford Pelosi Young (FL) Frelinghuysen Neugebauer Williams Duckworth Matheson Tsongas Hudson Rahall Gallego Noem Wilson (SC) Edwards Matsui Van Hollen King (IA) Richmond Gardner Nugent Wittman Ellison McCollum Vargas Garrett Nunes Wolf Engel McDermott Veasey b 1532 Gerlach Nunnelee Womack Enyart McGovern Vela Gibbs Olson Woodall Eshoo McIntyre Vela´ zquez So the motion to recommit was re- Gibson Palazzo Yoder Esty McNerney Visclosky jected. Gingrey (GA) Paulsen Yoho Farr Meeks Walz Gohmert Pearce Young (AK) Fattah Meng Waters The result of the vote was announced Gosar Perry Young (IN) Foster Michaud Watt as above recorded. Frankel (FL) Moore Waxman The SPEAKER pro tempore. The NOES—181 Fudge Moran Welch question is on the passage of the bill. Gabbard Murphy (FL) Wilson (FL) Andrews Capuano Cooper ´ Gallego Nadler Yarmuth The question was taken; and the Barber Cardenas Costa Speaker pro tempore announced that Bass Carney Courtney NOES—221 Beatty Carson (IN) Crowley the ayes appeared to have it. Becerra Cartwright Cummings Aderholt Bishop (UT) Burgess Bera (CA) Castor (FL) Davis (CA) Alexander Black Calvert RECORDED VOTE Bishop (NY) Castro (TX) Davis, Danny Amash Blackburn Camp Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Speaker, I de- Blumenauer Chu DeFazio Amodei Bonner Cantor mand a recorded vote. Bonamici Cicilline DeGette Bachmann Boustany Capito Brady (PA) Clarke Delaney Bachus Brady (TX) Carter A recorded vote was ordered. Braley (IA) Clay DeLauro Barletta Bridenstine Cassidy The SPEAKER pro tempore. This Brown (FL) Cleaver DelBene Barr Brooks (AL) Chabot will be a 5-minute vote. Brownley (CA) Clyburn Deutch Barton Brooks (IN) Chaffetz The vote was taken by electronic de- Bustos Cohen Dingell Benishek Broun (GA) Coble Butterfield Connolly Doggett Bentivolio Buchanan Coffman vice, and there were—ayes 232, noes 181, Capps Conyers Doyle Bilirakis Bucshon Cole not voting 20, as follows:

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Heck (WA) Meng Bishop (GA) Hahn Payne Smith (WA) The Clerk read the title of the resolu- Higgins Michaud Bishop (NY) Hanabusa Perlmutter Speier Himes Moore tion. Blumenauer Hastings (FL) Peters (CA) Swalwell (CA) Hinojosa Moran Bonamici Heck (WA) Peters (MI) Takano The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Honda Murphy (FL) question is on ordering the previous Brady (PA) Higgins Peterson Hoyer Nadler Thompson (CA) Braley (IA) Himes Pingree (ME) Huffman Napolitano Thompson (MS) question. Brown (FL) Hinojosa Pocan Israel Neal Tierney This is a 5-minute vote. Brownley (CA) Honda Polis Titus Jackson Lee Negrete McLeod The vote was taken by electronic de- Bustos Hoyer Price (NC) Jeffries Nolan Tonko Butterfield Huffman Quigley Johnson (GA) O’Rourke Tsongas vice, and there were—yeas 222, nays Capps Israel Rahall Johnson, E. B. Owens Van Hollen 191, not voting 20, as follows: Capuano Jackson Lee Rangel Kaptur Pascrell Vargas Ca´ rdenas Jeffries Roybal-Allard Keating Pastor (AZ) Veasey [Roll No. 433] Carney Johnson (GA) Ruiz Kelly (IL) Payne Vela´ zquez YEAS—222 Carson (IN) Johnson, E. B. Rush Kennedy Perlmutter Visclosky Cartwright Kaptur Ryan (OH) Aderholt Forbes Massie Kildee Peters (CA) Walz Castor (FL) Keating Sa´ nchez, Linda Alexander Fortenberry McCarthy (CA) Kilmer Peters (MI) Waters Castro (TX) Kelly (IL) T. Amash Foxx McCaul Kind Pingree (ME) Watt Chu Kennedy Sanchez, Loretta Amodei Franks (AZ) McClintock Kirkpatrick Pocan Waxman Cicilline Kildee Sarbanes Bachmann Frelinghuysen McHenry Kuster Polis Welch Clarke Kilmer Schakowsky Bachus Gardner McKeon Langevin Price (NC) Wilson (FL) Clay Kind Schiff Barletta Garrett McKinley Larsen (WA) Quigley Yarmuth Cleaver Kirkpatrick Schneider Barr Gerlach McMorris Clyburn Kuster Schrader Barton Gibbs Rodgers NOT VOTING—20 Cohen Langevin Schwartz Benishek Gibson Meadows Campbell King (IA) Richmond Connolly Larsen (WA) Scott (VA) Bentivolio Gingrey (GA) Meehan Collins (GA) Lewis Rogers (MI) Conyers Larson (CT) Scott, David Bilirakis Gohmert Messer Goodlatte McCarthy (NY) Ruppersberger Cooper Lee (CA) Serrano Bishop (UT) Gosar Mica Herrera Beutler Miller (FL) Sensenbrenner Costa Levin Sewell (AL) Black Gowdy Miller (MI) Holt Miller, George Wasserman Courtney Lipinski Shea-Porter Blackburn Granger Miller, Gary Horsford Pallone Schultz Crowley Loebsack Sherman Bonner Graves (GA) Mullin Hudson Pelosi Young (FL) Cuellar Lofgren Sinema Boustany Graves (MO) Mulvaney Cummings Lowenthal Sires Brady (TX) Griffin (AR) Murphy (PA) b 1539 Davis (CA) Lowey Slaughter Bridenstine Griffith (VA) Neugebauer Davis, Danny Lujan Grisham Smith (WA) So the bill was passed. Brooks (AL) Grimm Noem DeFazio (NM) Speier Brooks (IN) Guthrie Nugent The result of the vote was announced DeGette Luja´ n, Ben Ray Swalwell (CA) Broun (GA) Hall Nunes as above recorded. Delaney (NM) Takano Buchanan Hanna Nunnelee DeLauro Lynch Thompson (CA) A motion to reconsider was laid on Bucshon Harper Olson DelBene Maffei Thompson (MS) Burgess Harris Palazzo the table. Deutch Maloney, Tierney Calvert Hartzler Paulsen Dingell Carolyn Titus f Camp Hastings (WA) Pearce Doggett Maloney, Sean Tonko Cantor Heck (NV) Perry PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION Doyle Matheson Tsongas Capito Hensarling Petri Duckworth Matsui Van Hollen OF H.R. 367, REGULATIONS FROM Carter Holding Pittenger Edwards McCollum Vargas Cassidy Huelskamp Pitts THE EXECUTIVE IN NEED OF Ellison McDermott Veasey Chabot Huizenga (MI) Poe (TX) SCRUTINY ACT OF 2013; PRO- Engel McGovern Vela Chaffetz Hultgren Pompeo Enyart McIntyre Vela´ zquez VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF Coble Hunter Posey Eshoo McNerney Visclosky H.R. 2009, KEEP THE IRS OFF Coffman Hurt Price (GA) Esty Meeks Walz Cole Issa Radel YOUR HEALTH CARE ACT OF Farr Meng Waters Collins (NY) Jenkins Reed 2013; PROVIDING FOR PRO- Fattah Michaud Watt Conaway Johnson (OH) Reichert Foster Moore Waxman CEEDINGS DURING THE PERIOD Cook Johnson, Sam Renacci Frankel (FL) Moran Welch Cotton Jones Ribble FROM AUGUST 3, 2013, THROUGH Fudge Murphy (FL) Wilson (FL) Cramer Jordan Rice (SC) SEPTEMBER 6, 2013; AND PRO- Gabbard Nadler Wittman Crawford Joyce Rigell Gallego Napolitano Yarmuth VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF Crenshaw Kelly (PA) Roby H.R. 2879, STOP GOVERNMENT Culberson King (NY) Roe (TN) NOT VOTING—20 Daines Kingston Rogers (AL) ABUSE ACT Campbell King (IA) Richmond Davis, Rodney Kinzinger (IL) Rogers (KY) Collins (GA) Lewis Rogers (MI) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Denham Kline Rohrabacher Goodlatte McCarthy (NY) Ruppersberger Dent Labrador Rokita finished business is the vote on order- Herrera Beutler Miller (FL) Sensenbrenner DeSantis LaMalfa Rooney ing the previous question on the reso- Holt Miller, George Wasserman DesJarlais Lamborn Ros-Lehtinen Horsford Pallone Schultz lution (H. Res. 322) providing for con- Diaz-Balart Lance Roskam Hudson Pelosi Young (FL) sideration of the bill (H.R. 367) to Duffy Lankford Ross amend chapter 8 of title 5, United Duncan (SC) Latham Rothfus Duncan (TN) Latta Royce b 1547 States Code, to provide that major Ellmers LoBiondo Runyan rules of the executive branch shall Farenthold Long Ryan (WI) So the previous question was ordered. have no force or effect unless a joint Fincher Lucas Salmon The result of the vote was announced resolution of approval is enacted into Fitzpatrick Luetkemeyer Sanford as above recorded. Fleischmann Lummis Scalise law; providing for consideration of the Fleming Marchant Schock The SPEAKER pro tempore. The bill (H.R. 2009) to prohibit the Sec- Flores Marino Schweikert question is on the resolution.

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The question was taken; and the Bustos Higgins Perlmutter er and the last 101⁄2 as a Representa- Speaker pro tempore announced that Butterfield Himes Peters (CA) tive—the past few days and weeks, as Capps Hinojosa Peters (MI) the ayes appeared to have it. Capuano Honda Peterson you might imagine, have been rather Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, on Ca´ rdenas Hoyer Pingree (ME) poignant. that I demand the yeas and nays. Carney Israel Pocan So many of you, my friends and col- Carson (IN) Jackson Lee The yeas and nays were ordered. Polis leagues on both sides of the aisle, have Cartwright Jeffries Price (NC) The SPEAKER pro tempore. This Castor (FL) Johnson (GA) Quigley been so very kind to offer an encour- will be a 5-minute vote. Castro (TX) Johnson, E. B. Rahall aging word, or to extend heartfelt good Chu Kaptur Rangel wishes as I begin a new chapter in my The vote was taken by electronic de- Cicilline Keating Rigell vice, and there were—yeas 223, nays Clarke Kelly (IL) life as the vice chancellor of govern- Roybal-Allard Clay Kennedy 189, not voting 21, as follows: Ruiz ment relations and economic develop- Cleaver Kildee ment for the University of Alabama [Roll No. 434] Clyburn Kilmer Rush YEAS—223 Cohen Kind Ryan (OH) system. To each and every one of you Connolly Kirkpatrick Sa´ nchez, Linda who have been so generous with your Aderholt Gowdy Pearce Conyers Kuster T. Alexander Granger words, thoughts, and even a few pray- Perry Cooper Langevin Sanchez, Loretta Amash Graves (GA) ers, I want to thank you from the bot- Petri Courtney Larsen (WA) Sarbanes Amodei Graves (MO) Pittenger Crowley Larson (CT) Schakowsky tom of my heart. Bachmann Griffin (AR) Pitts Cuellar Lee (CA) Schiff A few of you have even asked if I Bachus Griffith (VA) Poe (TX) Cummings Levin Schneider Barletta Grimm have any parting wisdom to offer, and Pompeo Davis (CA) Lipinski Schrader Barr Guthrie Posey Davis, Danny Loebsack Schwartz I won’t share these with my colleagues, Barton Hall Price (GA) DeFazio Lofgren Scott (VA) I wouldn’t do that to you, but I would Benishek Hanna Radel DeGette Lowenthal Scott, David Bentivolio Harper like to speak for just one minute to the Reed Delaney Lowey Serrano Bilirakis Harris American people. Reichert DeLauro Lujan Grisham Bishop (UT) Hartzler Sewell (AL) Renacci DelBene (NM) You know, one of the reasons I so Black Hastings (WA) Shea-Porter Ribble Deutch Luja´ n, Ben Ray rarely come to the House floor and Blackburn Heck (NV) Sherman Rice (SC) Dingell (NM) Bonner Hensarling Sinema speak is because my father, who died Roby Doggett Lynch Boustany Holding Sires Roe (TN) Doyle Maffei when I was 13, always told me, my Brady (TX) Huelskamp Slaughter Rogers (AL) Duckworth Maloney, brother, and sister that if you listen to Bridenstine Huizenga (MI) Smith (WA) Rogers (KY) Edwards Carolyn Brooks (AL) Hultgren Speier the words of others instead of listening Rohrabacher Ellison Maloney, Sean Brooks (IN) Hunter Swalwell (CA) to your own words, you’ll learn a lot Rokita Engel Matheson Broun (GA) Hurt Takano Rooney Enyart Matsui more. So I’ve tried to follow my fa- Buchanan Issa Thompson (CA) Ros-Lehtinen Eshoo McCollum ther’s advice. Bucshon Jenkins Thompson (MS) Roskam Esty McDermott Burgess Johnson (OH) Tierney The other reason I so rarely take Ross Farr McGovern Calvert Johnson, Sam Titus Rothfus Fattah McNerney your time to listen to my thoughts is Camp Jones Royce Foster Meeks Tonko because of my very first speech on the Cantor Jordan Runyan Frankel (FL) Meng Tsongas Capito Joyce House floor. With your indulgence, I Ryan (WI) Fudge Michaud Van Hollen Carter Kelly (PA) will share it briefly with you. Salmon Gabbard Moore Vargas Cassidy King (NY) Sanford Gallego Moran Veasey Everyone remembers your first Chabot Kingston Scalise Garamendi Murphy (FL) Vela House speech, I’m sure, when you were Chaffetz Kinzinger (IL) Schock Garcia Nadler Vela´ zquez Coble Kline a newly minted Member of Congress. Schweikert Grayson Napolitano Visclosky Coffman Labrador Mine was unforgettable for a different Scott, Austin Green, Al Neal Walz Cole LaMalfa Sessions Green, Gene Negrete McLeod Waters reason. It was back in early 2003 when Collins (NY) Lamborn Shimkus Grijalva Nolan Watt the House was debating the Healthy Conaway Lance Shuster Gutie´rrez O’Rourke Waxman Cook Lankford Forests bill. I remember it as though it Simpson Hahn Owens Welch Costa Latham Smith (MO) Hanabusa Pascrell Wilson (FL) were yesterday. Cotton Latta Smith (NE) Hastings (FL) Pastor (AZ) Wittman Like most freshmen, I served on sev- Cramer LoBiondo Heck (WA) Payne Yarmuth Crawford Long Smith (NJ) eral committees, and I was actually in Smith (TX) Crenshaw Lucas NOT VOTING—21 a Budget Committee hearing all day Culberson Luetkemeyer Southerland long when I got a call from the chair- Daines Lummis Stewart Campbell King (IA) Rogers (MI) man of the Ag Committee, BOB GOOD- Davis, Rodney Marchant Stivers Collins (GA) Lewis Ruppersberger Denham Marino Stockman Goodlatte McCarthy (NY) Sensenbrenner LATTE. He said: Herrera Beutler Miller (FL) Dent Massie Stutzman Wasserman Joe, you need to get over on the House Terry Holt Miller, George DeSantis McCarthy (CA) Schultz floor because you’re getting ready to make Thompson (PA) Horsford Pallone Young (FL) DesJarlais McCaul your first speech. Diaz-Balart McClintock Thornberry Hudson Pelosi Duffy McHenry Tiberi Huffman Richmond One of our colleagues, who’s still Duncan (SC) McIntyre Tipton Turner b 1554 here and will remain anonymous, was Duncan (TN) McKeon about to offer an amendment to the Ellmers McKinley Upton So the resolution was agreed to. Valadao Healthy Forests bill that would have Farenthold McMorris The result of the vote was announced Fincher Rodgers Wagner stripped the $250,000 provision that I Walberg as above recorded. Fitzpatrick Meadows had inserted to do research on insects, Fleischmann Meehan Walden A motion to reconsider was laid on on pine beetles that we don’t care for Fleming Messer Walorski the table. Flores Mica Weber (TX) in south Alabama and throughout the Forbes Miller (MI) Webster (FL) f country, and he was going to strip it Fortenberry Miller, Gary Wenstrup Foxx Mullin Westmoreland FAREWELL REMARKS BY THE and take it for a project that was near Franks (AZ) Mulvaney Whitfield HONORABLE JO BONNER and dear to him in his district. Frelinghuysen Murphy (PA) Williams Gardner Neugebauer Wilson (SC) (Mr. BONNER asked and was given b 1600 Garrett Noem Wolf permission to address the House for 1 As I was running over to the Capitol, Gerlach Nugent Womack Gibbs Nunes Woodall minute.) I did what you would have done: I Gibson Nunnelee Yoder Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, as many called my wife and told her to get the Gingrey (GA) Olson Yoho of our colleagues know, tomorrow will kids in front of the TV set, turn on the Gohmert Palazzo Young (AK) mark my last day to walk onto this VCR, and I said to my daughter, Lee, Gosar Paulsen Young (IN) House floor as a Member of the United who was 7 at the time, and my son, NAYS—189 States House of Representatives. Robins, who was 5, I said, ‘‘Daddy is Andrews Becerra Bonamici Since I announced my plans to leave about to make his first speech on the Barber Bera (CA) Brady (PA) this place in late May, a place where I House floor.’’ Barrow (GA) Bishop (GA) Braley (IA) Bass Bishop (NY) Brown (FL) have been so privileged and honored to My staff had given me some beautiful Beatty Blumenauer Brownley (CA) work for the last 28 years—18 as a staff- words that day. They were somewhere

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They serve for the same rea- which the yeas and nays were ordered. from the heart, or from the top of my son, a common love of country. The Clerk read the title of the bill. head. Make no mistake. SAM JOHNSON loved The SPEAKER pro tempore. The I said, ‘‘Mr. Speaker, I rise to oppose America when he was being brutally question is on the motion offered by the amendment from the gentleman beaten and held against his will as a the gentleman from California (Mr. from California and to urge support for prisoner of war for over 7 years in Viet- ROYCE) that the House suspend the the underlying bill.’’ nam, often wondering whether he rules and pass the bill, as amended. I went on to say, ‘‘Now, if I rep- would ever see his family again. This is a 5-minute vote. resented pine beetles, I would actually And JOHN LEWIS loved his country The vote was taken by electronic de- support the gentleman’s amendment, when he was beaten and bloodied, vice, and there were—yeas 405, nays 3, because, if I were a pine beetle, I would fighting for the civil rights of all not voting 25, as follows: like it. He would take the money we’ve Americans as he was crossing the Ed- put in there and redirect it to a pro- [Roll No. 435] mund Pettus Bridge in the city I was YEAS—405 gram out in his district in California. born in, Selma. Aderholt Cramer Guthrie ‘‘But I don’t represent pine beetles. I And just like Sam and John, every represent hardworking men and women Alexander Crawford Gutie´rrez other Member here, Democrat, Repub- Amash Crenshaw Hahn who own a few acres and they grow lican, liberal, conservative, we all work Amodei Crowley Hall pine trees. And pine beetles are a real Andrews Cuellar Hanabusa for the American people with the sin- threat to a healthy forest.’’ Bachmann Culberson Hanna gular goal of making our country a You know, if I’d only stopped there, I Bachus Cummings Harper better, more perfect Union, even Barber Daines Harris would have made a good first impres- though sometimes, as humans, we fail Barletta Davis (CA) Hartzler sion. But like so many new politicians Barr Davis, Danny Hastings (FL) to meet your expectations. who didn’t know when to stop, I said, Barrow (GA) Davis, Rodney Hastings (WA) This is especially true of our leader- Barton DeFazio Heck (NV) ‘‘You know, we have a real problem ship, on both sides of the aisle, who Bass DeGette Heck (WA) with incest in south Alabama.’’ often have one of the toughest jobs, Beatty Delaney Hensarling I said, ‘‘In fact, I would venture a Becerra DeLauro Higgins guess that we have more problems with trying to corral the strong will of 435 Benishek DelBene Himes incest in my district in Alabama than Members of Congress who come from Bentivolio Denham Hinojosa all parts of America to try to do the Bera (CA) Dent Holding in any other congressional district in Bilirakis DeSantis Honda America.’’ right things. To my committee chair- Bishop (GA) DesJarlais Hoyer Chairman GOODLATTE was going like men and ranking members, and all of Bishop (NY) Deutch Huelskamp the people I’ve served with, I owe you Bishop (UT) Diaz-Balart Huffman that, and I thought he was saying Black Dingell Huizenga (MI) preach on, brother, preach on. Instead, my debt of gratitude. Blackburn Doggett Hultgren he was urging me to shut up. In closing, I want to express my last Blumenauer Doyle Hunter So I got back to my office, thinking expression to the wonderful people of Bonamici Duckworth Hurt south Alabama for giving me the op- Bonner Duffy Israel I’d delivered one of the best speeches Boustany Duncan (SC) Issa on insects ever made, and my staff portunity to work for you for the last Brady (PA) Duncan (TN) Jackson Lee said, ‘‘Jo, in about 2 minutes you just 101⁄2 years as your Congressman. Brady (TX) Edwards Jeffries reinforced in the minds of all Ameri- I came to this job having studied at Braley (IA) Ellison Jenkins the feet of two of the most outstanding Bridenstine Ellmers Johnson (GA) cans what we have a problem with in Brooks (AL) Engel Johnson (OH) south Alabama.’’ men I know. Jack Edwards and Sonny Brooks (IN) Enyart Johnson, E. B. That’s the other reason that I don’t Callahan, like me, came to office as a Brown (FL) Eshoo Johnson, Sam Representative from Alabama, but Brownley (CA) Esty Jordan often speak on the House floor. But, Buchanan Farenthold Joyce fortunately for me, these wonderful they left office as statesmen. And any- Bucshon Farr Kaptur people who work here taking note of thing that my staff or I have ever been Burgess Fattah Keating every word knew what I meant to say, able to do for the people of my district, Bustos Fincher Kelly (IL) it’s been to build on the legacy of those Calvert Fitzpatrick Kelly (PA) not what I did say. Camp Fleischmann Kennedy I tell that story, Mr. Speaker, in two great men. Cantor Fleming Kildee closing, for this one reason: you all Lastly, I would like to say this: the Capito Flores Kilmer laughed at that story, as so many oth- people of my district have afforded me Capps Forbes Kind Capuano Fortenberry King (NY) ers have over the years. And a little a rare honor in Alabama, one of only Ca´ rdenas Foster Kingston laughter from time to time is good 167 people, men and women, to ever Carney Foxx Kinzinger (IL) medicine, as the doctor says. serve in this body. The rest of us, only Carson (IN) Frankel (FL) Kirkpatrick Perhaps our country needs to laugh a 10,000-plus, men and women, have ever Carter Franks (AZ) Kline Cartwright Frelinghuysen Kuster little more often, as well, and stop had the privilege of being called a rep- Cassidy Fudge Labrador yelling at each other and work closer resentative of the people. Castor (FL) Gabbard LaMalfa together. I would be extremely remiss if I Castro (TX) Gallego Lamborn For sure, our great country has many didn’t say a special thank you to my Chabot Garamendi Lance Chaffetz Garcia Langevin daunting challenges facing us. Sadly, wife, Janee, our daughter, Lee, and my Chu Gardner Lankford all across our land, there’s anger, son, Robins, who, like they were 101⁄2 Cicilline Gerlach Larsen (WA) there’s frustration and concern on both years ago, are back home in Alabama Clarke Gibbs Larson (CT) Clay Gibson Latham sides of the political spectrum about listening to your daddy talk about in- Clyburn Gingrey (GA) Latta what’s going on or what’s not going on. cest. Coble Gohmert Lee (CA) Public approval of this body which Thank you for your love and support. Coffman Gosar Levin we are all so honored to serve in is at May God bless you, and may God bless Cohen Gowdy Lipinski Cole Granger LoBiondo or near an all-time record low. America. Collins (NY) Graves (GA) Loebsack But if I could say one parting word to f Conaway Graves (MO) Lofgren the American people, it would be this: Connolly Grayson Long the men and women that you’ve elect- VIETNAM HUMAN RIGHTS ACT OF Conyers Green, Al Lowenthal 2013 Cook Green, Gene Lowey ed to represent you in this, the people’s Cooper Griffin (AR) Lucas House, have different views and posi- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without Costa Griffith (VA) Luetkemeyer tions on the very issues that you have objection, 5-minute voting will con- Cotton Grijalva Lujan Grisham different views and positions on. tinue. Courtney Grimm (NM)

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:35 Oct 04, 2014 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD13\RECFILES\H01AU3.REC H01AU3 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H5296 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE August 1, 2013 Luja´ n, Ben Ray Petri Simpson on bonuses for Federal employees dur- (1) no discretionary monetary payment (NM) Pingree (ME) Sinema ing sequestration, to provide for inves- may be made to an employee during any se- Lummis Pittenger Sires questration period to the extent that such Lynch Pitts tigative leave requirements for mem- Slaughter payment would cause in a fiscal year the Maffei Pocan Smith (MO) bers of the Senior Executive Service, total covered compensation of such em- Maloney, Poe (TX) Smith (NE) to establish certain procedures for con- Carolyn Polis ployee for such fiscal year to exceed 105 per- Smith (NJ) ducting in-person or telephonic inter- Maloney, Sean Pompeo Smith (TX) cent of the total amount of basic pay pay- Marchant Posey Smith (WA) actions by Executive branch employees able to such individual (before the applica- Marino Price (GA) Southerland with individuals, and for other pur- tion of any step-increase in such fiscal year Massie Price (NC) Speier under section 5336 of title 5, United States Matheson Quigley poses, and ask for its immediate con- Stewart Code) for such fiscal year; and Matsui Radel Stivers sideration. McCarthy (CA) Rahall The Clerk read the title of the bill. (2) except as provided in subsection (b), Stockman during any sequestration period, an agency McCaul Rangel Stutzman The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. McClintock Reed may not pay a performance award under sec- Swalwell (CA) FOXX). Pursuant to House Resolution McCollum Reichert Takano tion 5384 of title 5, United States Code, to McDermott Renacci 322, the bill is considered read. the extent that such payment would cause Terry The text of the bill is as follows: McGovern Ribble Thompson (CA) the number of employees in the agency re- McHenry Rice (SC) Thompson (MS) H.R. 2879 ceiving such award during such period to ex- McIntyre Rigell Thompson (PA) McKeon Roby Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- ceed 33 percent of the total number of em- Thornberry McKinley Roe (TN) ployees in the agency eligible to receive such Tiberi resentatives of the United States of America in McMorris Rogers (AL) award during such period. Tierney Congress assembled, Rodgers Rogers (KY) Tipton SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. (b) WAIVERS.—For the purposes of any se- McNerney Rohrabacher Titus (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as questration period— Meadows Rokita Tonko (1) the head of any agency may, subject to Meehan Rooney the ‘‘Stop Government Abuse Act’’. Tsongas approval by the Director of the Office of Per- Meng Ros-Lehtinen (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- Turner Messer Roskam tents is as follows: sonnel Management, waive the requirements Upton Mica Ross Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. of subsection (a)(2); and Valadao (2) the head of any agency may waive the Michaud Rothfus TITLE I—COMMON SENSE IN Miller (MI) Roybal-Allard Van Hollen requirements of subsection (a)(1) with re- Miller, Gary Royce Vargas COMPENSATION Veasey spect to any employee if the requirements of Moore Ruiz Sec. 101. Definitions. such subsection would violate the terms of a Moran Runyan Vela Sec. 102. Limitations. ´ collective bargaining agreement covering Mullin Rush Velazquez Sec. 103. Regulations. Mulvaney Ryan (OH) Visclosky such employee, except that this paragraph Wagner TITLE II—GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE shall not apply to any employee covered by Murphy (FL) Ryan (WI) ACCOUNTABILITY Murphy (PA) Salmon Walberg a collective bargaining agreement that is re- Nadler Sa´ nchez, Linda Walden Sec. 201. Suspension for 14 days or less for newed on or after the date of enactment of Napolitano T. Walorski Senior Executive Service em- this title. Walz Neal Sanchez, Loretta ployees. (c) NOTIFICATION.—In the case of an agency Negrete McLeod Sanford Waters Sec. 202. Investigative leave and termi- Watt for which the Director of the Office of Per- Neugebauer Sarbanes nation authority for Senior Ex- Noem Scalise Weber (TX) sonnel Management grants a waiver under Webster (FL) ecutive Service employees. subsection (b)(1), the agency shall notify the Nolan Schakowsky Sec. 203. Suspension of Senior Executive Nugent Schiff Welch Committee on Oversight and Government Nunes Schneider Wenstrup Service employees. Reform of the House of Representatives and Nunnelee Schock Westmoreland Sec. 204. Misappropriation of funds amend- the Committee on Homeland Security and O’Rourke Schrader Whitfield ments. Governmental Affairs of the Senate of the Olson Schwartz Williams TITLE III—CITIZEN EMPOWERMENT Wilson (FL) percentage of career appointees receiving Palazzo Schweikert Sec. 301. Amendments. Pascrell Scott (VA) Wilson (SC) performance awards under section 5384 of Pastor (AZ) Scott, Austin Wittman TITLE I—COMMON SENSE IN title 5, United States Code, and the dollar Paulsen Scott, David Wolf COMPENSATION amount of each performance award. Womack Payne Serrano SEC. 101. DEFINITIONS. (d) APPLICATION.—This section shall apply Woodall Pearce Sessions For purposes of this title— to any discretionary monetary payment or Perlmutter Sewell (AL) Yarmuth (1) the term ‘‘employee’’ means an em- performance award under section 5384 of title Perry Shea-Porter Yoder 5, United States Code, made on or after the Peters (CA) Sherman Yoho ployee (as defined by section 2105(a) of title Peters (MI) Shimkus Young (AK) 5, United States Code) holding a position in date of enactment of this title. Peterson Shuster Young (IN) or under an Executive agency; SEC. 103. REGULATIONS. The Office of Personnel Management may NAYS—3 (2) the term ‘‘Executive agency’’ has the meaning given such term by section 105 of prescribe regulations to carry out this title. Broun (GA) Jones Meeks title 5, United States Code; TITLE II—GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE NOT VOTING—25 (3) the term ‘‘discretionary monetary pay- ACCOUNTABILITY ment’’ means— Butterfield Hudson Richmond SEC. 201. SUSPENSION FOR 14 DAYS OR LESS FOR Campbell King (IA) Rogers (MI) (A) any award or other monetary payment SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE EM- Cleaver Lewis Ruppersberger under chapter 45, or section 5753 or 5754, of PLOYEES. Collins (GA) McCarthy (NY) Sensenbrenner title 5, United States Code; and Paragraph (1) of section 7501 of title 5, Garrett Miller (FL) Wasserman (B) any step-increase under section 5336 of United States Code, is amended to read as Goodlatte Miller, George Schultz title 5, United States Code; follows: Herrera Beutler Owens Waxman (4) the term ‘‘covered compensation’’, as ‘‘(1) ‘employee’ means— Holt Pallone Young (FL) used with respect to an employee in connec- Horsford Pelosi ‘‘(A) an individual in the competitive serv- tion with any period, means the sum of— ice who is not serving a probationary or trial b 1612 (A) the basic pay, and period under an initial appointment or who MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of (B) any discretionary monetary payments has completed 1 year of current continuous (excluding basic pay), employment in the same or similar positions New Mexico changed her vote from payable to such employee during such pe- ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ under other than a temporary appointment riod; limited to 1 year or less; or So (two-thirds being in the affirma- (5) the term ‘‘basic pay’’ means basic pay ‘‘(B) a career appointee in the Senior Exec- tive) the rules were suspended and the for service as an employee; and utive Service who— bill, as amended, was passed. (6) the term ‘‘sequestration period’’ means ‘‘(i) has completed the probationary period The result of the vote was announced a period beginning on the first day of a fiscal prescribed under section 3393(d); or as above recorded. year in which a sequestration order with re- ‘‘(ii) was covered by the provisions of sub- A motion to reconsider was laid on spect to discretionary spending or direct chapter II of this chapter immediately before the table. spending is issued under section 251A or sec- appointment to the Senior Executive Serv- tion 254 of the Balanced Budget and Emer- ice;’’. f gency Deficit Control Act of 1985 and ending SEC. 202. INVESTIGATIVE LEAVE AND TERMI- STOP GOVERNMENT ABUSE ACT on the last day of the fiscal year to which NATION AUTHORITY FOR SENIOR EX- the sequestration order applies. ECUTIVE SERVICE EMPLOYEES. Mr. ISSA. Madam Speaker, pursuant SEC. 102. LIMITATIONS. (a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 75 of title 5, to House Resolution 322, I call up the (a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any United States Code, is amended by adding at bill (H.R. 2879) to provide limitations other provision of law— the end the following:

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Definitions under section 7701. department or agency of the United States if ‘‘(f) Copies of the notice of proposed action, that employee is declared eligible for such ‘‘For the purposes of this subchapter— the answer of the employee when written, employment by the Director of the Office of ‘‘(1) ‘employee’ has the meaning given such and a summary thereof when made orally, Personnel Management. term in section 7541; and the notice of decision and reasons therefor, ‘‘(h) The authority of the head of the agen- ‘‘(2) ‘investigative leave’ means a tem- and any order effecting an action covered by cy under this section may not be dele- porary absence without duty for disciplinary this subchapter, together with any sup- gated.’’. reasons, of a period not greater than 90 days. porting material, shall be maintained by the (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of ‘‘§ 7552. Actions covered agency and shall be furnished to the Merit sections at the beginning of chapter 75 of ‘‘This subchapter applies to investigative Systems Protection Board upon its request title 5, United States Code, is amended by leave. and to the employee affected upon the em- adding after the item relating to section 7543 ‘‘§ 7553. Cause and procedure ployee’s request. the following: ‘‘(a)(1) Under regulations prescribed by the ‘‘SUBCHAPTER VII—REMOVAL OF SEN- ‘‘SUBCHAPTER VI—INVESTIGATIVE LEAVE FOR Office of Personnel Management, an agency IOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE EMPLOYEES SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE EMPLOYEES may place an employee on investigative ‘‘§ 7561. Definition ‘‘7551. Definitions. leave, without loss of pay and without ‘‘For purposes of this subchapter, the term ‘‘7552. Actions covered. charge to annual or sick leave, only for mis- ‘employee’ has the meaning given such term ‘‘7553. Cause and procedure. conduct, neglect of duty, malfeasance, or in section 7541. ‘‘SUBCHAPTER VII—REMOVAL OF SENIOR misappropriation of funds. ‘‘§ 7562. Removal of Senior Executive Service EXECUTIVE SERVICE EMPLOYEES ‘‘(2) If an agency determines, as prescribed employees ‘‘7561. Definition. in regulation by the Office of Personnel Man- ‘‘(a) Notwithstanding any other provision ‘‘7562. Removal of Senior Executive Service agement, that such employee’s conduct is of law and consistent with the requirements employees.’’. flagrant and that such employee inten- of subsection (b), the head of an agency may SEC. 203. SUSPENSION OF SENIOR EXECUTIVE tionally engaged in such conduct, the agency remove an employee for serious neglect of SERVICE EMPLOYEES. may place such employee on investigative duty, misappropriation of funds, or malfea- Section 7543 of title 5, United States Code, leave under this subchapter without pay. sance if the head of the agency— is amended— ‘‘(b)(1) At the end of each 45-day period ‘‘(1) determines that the employee know- (1) in subsection (a), by inserting ‘‘mis- during a period of investigative leave imple- ingly acted in a manner that endangers the appropriation of funds,’’ after ‘‘malfea- mented under this section, the relevant interest of the agency mission; sance,’’; and agency shall review the investigation into ‘‘(2) considers the removal to be necessary (2) in subsection (b), by amending para- the employee with respect to the mis- or advisable in the interests of the United graph (1) to read as follows: conduct, neglect of duty, malfeasance, or States; and ‘‘(1) at least 30 days’ advance written no- misappropriation of funds. ‘‘(3) determines that the procedures pre- tice, stating specific reasons for the proposed ‘‘(2) Not later than 5 business days after scribed in other provisions of law that au- action, unless— the end of each such 45-day period, the agen- thorize the removal of such employee cannot ‘‘(A) there is reasonable cause to believe cy shall submit a report describing such re- be invoked in a manner that the head of an that the employee has committed a crime view to the Committee on Oversight and agency considers consistent with the effi- for which a sentence of imprisonment can be Government Reform of the House of Rep- ciency of the Government. imposed; or resentatives and the Committee on Home- ‘‘(b) An employee may not be removed ‘‘(B) the agency determines, as prescribed land Security and Governmental Affairs of under this section— in regulation by the Office of Personnel Man- the Senate. ‘‘(1) on any basis that would be prohibited agement, that the employee’s conduct with ‘‘(3) At the end of a period of investigative under— respect to which an action covered by this leave implemented under this section, the ‘‘(A) any provision of law referred to in subchapter is proposed is flagrant and that agency shall— section 2302(b)(1); or such employee intentionally engaged in such ‘‘(A) remove an employee placed on inves- ‘‘(B) paragraphs (8) or (9) of section 2302(b); conduct;’’. tigative leave under this section; or ‘‘(B) suspend such employee without pay; SEC. 204. MISAPPROPRIATION OF FUNDS AMEND- ‘‘(2) on any basis, described in paragraph MENTS. or (1), as to which any administrative or judi- (a) REINSTATEMENT IN THE SENIOR EXECU- ‘‘(C) reinstate or restore such employee to cial proceeding— TIVE SERVICE.—Section 3593 of title 5, United duty. ‘‘(A) has been commenced by or on behalf ‘‘(4) The agency may extend the period of States Code, is amended— of such employee; and (1) in subsection (a)(2), by inserting ‘‘mis- investigative leave with respect to an action ‘‘(B) is pending. under this subchapter for an additional pe- appropriation of funds,’’ after ‘‘malfea- ‘‘(c) An employee removed under this sec- sance,’’; and riod not to exceed 90 days. tion shall be notified of the reasons for such ‘‘(c) An employee against whom an action (2) in subsection (b), by striking ‘‘or mal- removal. Within 30 days after the notifica- feasance’’ and inserting ‘‘malfeasance, or covered by this subchapter is proposed is en- tion, the employee is entitled to submit to titled to, before being placed on investiga- misappropriation of funds’’. the official designated by the head of the (b) PLACEMENT IN OTHER PERSONNEL SYS- tive leave under this section— agency statements or affidavits to show why TEMS.—Section 3594(a) of title 5, United ‘‘(1) at least 30 days’ advance written no- the employee should be restored to duty. If States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘or mal- tice, stating specific reasons for the proposed such statements and affidavits are sub- feasance’’ and inserting ‘‘malfeasance, or action, unless— mitted, the head of the agency shall provide misappropriation of funds’’. ‘‘(A) there is reasonable cause to believe a written response, and may restore the em- that the employee has committed a crime ployee’s employment if the head of the agen- TITLE III—CITIZEN EMPOWERMENT for which a sentence of imprisonment can be cy chooses. SEC. 301. AMENDMENTS. imposed; or ‘‘(d) Whenever the head of the agency re- (a) IN GENERAL.—Part III of title 5, United ‘‘(B) the agency determines, as prescribed moves an employee under the authority of States Code, is amended by inserting after in regulation by the Office of Personnel Man- this section, the head of the agency shall no- chapter 79 the following: agement, that the employee’s conduct with tify Congress of such termination, and the ‘‘CHAPTER 79A—SERVICES TO MEMBERS respect to which an action covered by this specific reasons for the action. OF THE PUBLIC subchapter is proposed is flagrant and that ‘‘(e) An employee against whom an action ‘‘Sec. such employee intentionally engaged in such is taken under this section is entitled to ap- ‘‘7921. Procedure for in-person and tele- conduct; peal to the Merit Systems Protection Board phonic interactions conducted ‘‘(2) a reasonable time, but not less than 7 under section 7701 of this title. by Executive Branch employ- days, to answer orally and in writing and to ‘‘(f) Copies of the notice of proposed action, ees. furnish affidavits and other documentary the answer of the employee when written, evidence in support of the answer; and a summary thereof when made orally, ‘‘§ 7921. Procedure for in-person and tele- ‘‘(3) be represented by an attorney or other the notice of decision and reasons therefor, phonic interactions conducted by Execu- representative; and and any order effecting an action covered by tive Branch employees ‘‘(4) a written decision and specific reasons this subchapter, together with any sup- ‘‘(a) PURPOSE.—The purpose of this section therefor at the earliest practicable date. porting material, shall be maintained by the is to ensure that individuals have the right ‘‘(d) An agency may provide, by regulation, agency and shall be furnished to the Merit to record in-person and telephonic inter- for a hearing which may be in lieu of or in Systems Protection Board upon its request actions with Executive agency employees addition to the opportunity to answer pro- and to the employee affected upon the em- and to ensure that individuals who are the vided under subsection (c)(2). ployee’s request. target of enforcement actions conducted by

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:35 Oct 04, 2014 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD13\RECFILES\H01AU3.REC H01AU3 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H5298 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE August 1, 2013 Executive agency employees are notified of bills that were each voice voted out of was passed by the House by a vote of such right. my committee. They are H.R. 1541, the 402–2 in the last Congress. ‘‘(b) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this sec- Common Sense in Compensation Act; The final title of the bill before us tion— H.R. 2579, the Government Employee today consists of the text of House Res- ‘‘(1) the term ‘telephonic’ means by tele- phone or other similar electronic device; and Accountability Act; and H.R. 2711, the olution 2711, the Citizen Empowerment ‘‘(2) the term ‘employee’ means an em- Citizen Empowerment Act. Act, as reported from my committee. ployee of an Executive agency. The Common Sense in Compensation This legislation protects individual ‘‘(c) CONSENT OF EXECUTIVE AGENCY EM- title of this bill brings common sense citizens from harassment, intimida- PLOYEES.—Participation by an employee, to the policies of governing employee tion, and inappropriate behavior by a acting in an official capacity, in an in-person bonuses while still providing agencies few Federal officials representing agen- or telephonic interaction shall constitute flexibility to recognize outstanding cies such as the IRS, EPA, and the consent by the employee to a recording of performance. SEC. that interaction by any participant in the interaction. Madam Speaker, 75 percent of senior Unfortunately, these few bad actors ‘‘(d) NOTICE OF RIGHTS WHEN FEDERAL EM- executives will receive bonuses of at at agencies have, from time to time, PLOYEES ENGAGED IN CERTAIN ACTIONS.—A least $6,000 while more than 650,000 de- threatened, intimidated, coerced, lied, notice of an individual’s right to record con- fense employees are in the midst of 11 or violated the public trust. And yet, in versations with employees shall be included furlough days. This sends the wrong 12 out of our 50 States, citizens are not in any written material provided by an Exec- message to our Federal workforce. The empowered to unilaterally record these utive agency to the individual concerning an men and women of the Federal work- conversations for their own protection. audit, investigation, inspection, or enforce- force work hard—all of them. In 38 States, they may. We simply ment action that could result in the imposi- Some of them do exceptional work, tion of a fine, forfeiture of property, civil seek, in this bill, to harmonize across monetary penalty, or criminal penalty and bonuses are not only an incentive the government a predictability. When against, or the collection of an unpaid tax, but a recognition. But these bonuses intimidation and wrong behavior hap- fine, or penalty from, such individual or a come on top of annual salaries ranging pens, we need to make sure that there business owned or operated by such indi- from $119,554 to over $179,000. Going in is a simple solution that every Amer- vidual. the range of $30,000 or more sends a ican can avail themselves of. ‘‘(e) OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVE.—Any per- message to many of our Federal work- This bill ensures individuals have a son who is permitted to represent before an force—in fact, Madam Speaker, most of right to record in-person meetings and Executive agency an individual under this our Federal workforce—that people at section shall receive the same notice as re- telephone calls with Federal employ- quired under subsection (d) with respect to the top get even more. ees, including regulatory officials en- such individual. Following the President’s decision to gaged in enforcement activities that ‘‘(f) NO CAUSE OF ACTION.—This section impose a 2-year pay freeze, the admin- can lead to the imposition of fines and does not create any express or implied pri- istration issued a memo limiting the penalties. In essence, what this bill vate right of action. amount available to pay bonuses for does is provide consistency on behalf of ‘‘(g) DISCIPLINARY ACTION.—An employee fiscal years 2011 and 2012. Moreover, the Federal employees acting in their who violates this section shall be subject to this past February, the administration official capacity. I want to make that appropriate disciplinary action in accord- issued a memo limiting bonuses to ance with otherwise applicable provisions of very clear, Madam Speaker. law. those legally required. In June, the ad- Federal employees today don’t have ‘‘(h) PUBLIC INFORMATION CONCERNING ministration suspended rank awards an easy answer. In some States—38 of RIGHT TO RECORD.— for senior leaders. H.R. 1541 builds on them—they can be recorded; in one ‘‘(1) POSTING ON AGENCY WEB SITES.—Within the President’s initiatives. State, they may be recorded; and in 11 180 days after the date of the enactment of The Government Employee Account- States, they are likely not to be re- this section, each Executive agency shall ability title of the bill helps ensure corded because, in fact, it requires post prominently on its Web site information Senior Executive Service employees their advance permission. Uniformity explaining the right of individuals to record are held accountable for their actions interactions with employees. across the Federal workforce is a good while maintaining due process rights. ‘‘(2) OMB GUIDANCE.—Within 90 days after thing. We believe that it also will tell the date of the enactment of this section, the From Jeff Neely at GSA to Lois Lerner every member to treat people the Office of Management and Budget shall issue at the IRS, the Oversight and Govern- same, whether they live in a State guidance to Executive agencies concerning ment Reform Committee has uncov- where they may be recorded or not. implementation of paragraph (1).’’. ered numerous examples of high-rank- I encourage all Members to support (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The analysis ing government officials engaging in these three bills and remind all that for part III of title 5, United States Code, is behavior that certainly seems to be these passed on a voice vote out of our amended by inserting after the item relating contrary to the principles of public committee and were not considered to chapter 79 the following: service. controversial in the previous Congress. ‘‘79A. Services to members of the pub- When people come before Congress I reserve the balance of my time...... lic 7921’’ and cannot even answer questions as to Mr. CUMMINGS. I yield myself such The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- what they have done in their official time as I may consume. tleman from California (Mr. ISSA) and capacity by ‘‘taking the Fifth’’ and Madam Speaker, I rise in strong op- the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. find themselves fully paid for not position to H.R. 2879 and to the failure CUMMINGS) each will control 30 min- working, it sends the wrong message to of this House to address the issues of utes. the vast majority of Federal workers. real concern to the American people The Chair recognizes the gentleman In some cases, these employees could and the people of my district. from California (Mr. ISSA). face civil or criminal penalties. Congress has been in session now for GENERAL LEAVE In the private sector, these behaviors more than 200 days, and yet we have Mr. ISSA. Madam Speaker, I ask would be grounds for serious discipli- not passed a single bill to create a sin- unanimous consent that all Members nary action and, likely, termination. gle job. The government must be fund- may have 5 legislative days within But in the Federal bureaucracy, that ed by October, yet House Republicans which to revise and extend their re- isn’t what happened. Only in Wash- have refused to appoint conferees to re- marks on H.R. 2879 and include extra- ington could these employees be not solve a budget resolution after repeat- neous materials thereon. terminated but, instead, placed on ad- edly calling for regular order. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ministrative leave with full pay, full After bringing to the floor a farm bill objection to the request of the gen- benefits, and accruing additional re- that gutted the SNAP program on tleman from California? tirement. which tens of millions of hungry Amer- There was no objection. This bill provides agencies with addi- icans depend, including 17 million chil- Mr. ISSA. Madam Speaker, I yield tional tools to use when senior man- dren, the majority brought a T-HUD myself such time as I may consume. agers behave badly. It does not require appropriations measure that would Madam Speaker, H.R. 2879, the Stop these tools be used, but it makes them have gutted the Community Develop- Government Abuse Act, combines three available. A similar version of this bill ment Block Grant program, the HOME

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Every weekend, when I return to have the votes to pass it. floor, committee Republicans appar- Kansas, I hear story after story of Fed- We could be working today to end the ently did not even contact key law en- eral regulators abusing their power. damaging cuts imposed by the Ryan forcement agencies to make sure this But far too often, many of these people budget, which the Republican chair- bill would not harm ongoing investiga- are afraid to tell their stories in public man of the Appropriations Committee tions. because they fear retribution. What called ‘‘unrealistic and ill-conceived.’’ This morning, I directed my staff to country do we live in where Americans That’s the Republican chairman of the contact the Department of Justice, the are afraid to tell the truth because Appropriations Committee. Instead of FBI, and the Department of Homeland they fear what their government might working on any of these issues, we’re Security, including its operational do to them? wasting the last days remaining before components, the Secret Service and The recent revelations that IRS offi- a 5-week recess on a measure that Immigration and Customs Enforce- cials targeted conservative organiza- threatens to impede our Nation’s law ment. Officials from all of these enti- tions has shown light on the immense enforcement efforts and continues ties have now reported that they have power Federal bureaucrats from hun- senseless attacks on our Nation’s civil significant operational concerns with dreds of different agencies have over servants. the bill. matters both large and small. When Does that matter to the supporters of H.R. 2879, the bill before us now, was these officials abuse their power and this bill? Don’t you think it makes thrown together last night from the waste taxpayer dollars, liberty is erod- sense to hear from key stakeholders ruins of three bills the majority did not before changing Federal law in this ex- ed, the economy is slowed, trust is lost, have the votes to pass yesterday. The treme way? and the rule of law is betrayed. Rules Committee had to call an emer- The bill also would interfere with ex- The most troubling part is, when gency meeting last night to push this isting State laws prescribing the condi- Americans are confronted by agency bill through, and no amendments are tions under which conversations can be officials, they have few rights and in- being allowed. recorded. Thirty-six years ago, my sufficient resources to protect them- So what would this legislation do? home State of Maryland enacted a law selves. Not only do Federal agencies First and foremost, it would undermine that made it a felony to record a pri- get to write rules, but they get to en- our Nation’s law enforcement activi- vate conversation unless every party to force them too. In fact, a citizen is 10 ties. In fact, this bill should more ap- the conversation consents to the re- times more likely to be tried by a Fed- propriately be called the ‘‘Ignoring the cording or another exception applies. eral agency than an actual court, and Concerns of Law Enforcement Act.’’ It Maryland statute requires actual con- citizens have fewer rights during agen- would allow individuals to record tele- sent, not forced or assumed consent. cy proceedings than in a courtroom. phone calls and in-person conversa- The bill negates these protections—and I introduced the Stop Government tions with Federal employees, includ- the protections of 11 other States—by Abuse Act to allow citizens to protect ing Federal law enforcement agents, deeming Federal employees, including themselves or their small businesses without their knowledge. The Federal all law enforcement personnel, to have when a government official comes call- Law Enforcement Officers Association, consented to the recording of their offi- ing. Among other things, this bill gives the National Association of Assistant cial conversations just by coming to Americans a new tool to fight back by United States Attorneys, and the Fed- work. allowing them to record any conversa- eral Bureau of Investigation Agents The bill has several other troubling tion with most Federal agencies and fi- Association have all written letters op- provisions. It would remove due proc- nally have proof of what happens in posing these provisions. ess protections from members of our these interactions. The Federal Law Enforcement Offi- Senior Executive Service by giving po- Is it any wonder why Americans have cers Association wrote: litically appointed agency heads broad lost faith and trust in our government This legislation puts law enforcement ac- discretion to fire these employees when the Feds have allowed the IRS to tivities at risk and does a disservice to the without providing advance notice, target Americans based on their per- brave men and women who are asked to put without conducting a proper investiga- sonal beliefs; allowed the Federal Gen- their lives on the line to protect us from ter- tion, and without giving employees an eral Services Administration regional rorists and criminals. opportunity to respond to accusations commissioner, Jeff Neely, to spend The Federal Bureau of Investigation against them. nearly $900,000 of taxpayer money on a Agents Association wrote: Under this bill, employees could be conference in Las Vegas and then re- This proposal risks undermining criminal fired and then forced to prove their in- ceive a bonus after being placed under investigations by reducing the willingness of nocence to seek reinstatement. This investigation? And they have allowed individuals to cooperate with law enforce- turns on its head the most basic pro- high-ranking bureaucrats like Lois ment, and would result in the creation of re- tection guaranteed to all Americans by Lerner to still be on the government’s cordings of law enforcement conversations our Constitution: the right to be pre- that could jeopardize sensitive and impor- payroll funded by taxpayers. sumed innocent until proven guilty. This stunning lack of accountability tant criminal and counterterrorism inves- I urge Members to reject this sense- tigations. and transparency in our current sys- less, ill-considered legislation that will tem is unacceptable. And the Stop Gov- This morning, after listening to the impede law enforcement activities and debate we had here on this floor yester- ernment Abuse Act is a good first step eliminate constitutional protections to help level the playing field between day, and after this bill was filed last for civil servants. I urge Members to the average American and Federal reg- night, the National Association of As- vote ‘‘no’’ on H.R. 2879, and I reserve sistant United States Attorneys sent a ulators. the balance of my time. The vast majority of Federal workers letter to every Member of the House, Mr. ISSA. This is probably Ground- are good, patriotic people, but that opposing the bill. Their letter states: hog Day, because these were the same doesn’t mean that an additional check Section 301 of H.R. 2879 will undermine statements made yesterday by the and balance can’t help. This bill does Federal civil enforcement activities and ranking member from Maryland, who not villainize Federal employees. And criminal prosecutions during the investiga- implied that somehow what happens in tive, pretrial, trial, and enforcement phases 38 States would be draconian if it hap- as long as they’re doing their jobs of litigation involving the interests of the properly, they have not a thing to United States. pened in 12 more. I yield 5 minutes to the gentlelady worry about. The fact is that we have held no Unfortunately, with all the recent from Kansas (Ms. JENKINS). hearings on this legislation before we scandals, we have heard about far too marked it up in committee last week. b 1630 many Federal employees who have had We had no testimony from law enforce- Ms. JENKINS. I thank the chairman the luxury of playing by different rules ment officials about their concerns for yielding. than the rest of the hardworking men

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It’s We’ve heard a lot of debate going worker bill does not make this legisla- time to do something about this, and back and forth about how we haven’t tion any less misguided or any less today I demand action be taken. talked about this and how we haven’t harmful to our Federal workers than it While Americans are toiling across debated it, but there have been a num- was yesterday. After all, H.R. 2879 is this country in factories, on farms, and ber of amendments. As this bill comes based on the same message that has elsewhere, to make ends meet, Lois to the floor today, what it’s about is been continually reflected in a series of Lerner is collecting her full paycheck. about fairness; it’s about fairness to Republican legislative attacks on our This bill would allow agencies to fire employees; it’s about fairness to those Federal workers throughout this Con- reckless employees on the spot and who manage. And what we’re seeing is gress. That message from the Repub- stop those under investigation from re- that there is a trend where we’re not lican leadership has been that our ceiving salaries paid for by the very being fair with bonuses. hardworking Federal employees cannot taxpayers they abused. You know, I’ve had my colleagues op- be trusted, and they are the primary It’s time to stand up against Big posite here talk about the fact that we source of our deficit burden. Government overreach and abuse. need to continue to incentivize. But On the heels of repeated attempts to Americans deserve a government that when 75 percent of senior executive em- freeze Federal employee pay beyond expands their rights, not the rights of ployees receive bonuses at an average the current 3 years, efforts to increase Big Government. Enacting the Stop of $11,000, it’s out of control. This little Federal pension contributions and Government Abuse Act will help re- chart shows that the Veterans Admin- slash our Federal workforce across the store trust in our government and get istration, 74 percent of those employees board, we are now considering legisla- Big Government out of the way of our received bonuses of over $11,000 apiece. tion that would only add insult to in- economy. Now, why is this a problem? Because jure by depriving Federal employees of Mr. CUMMINGS. Madam Speaker, I back in my district, the veterans are their constitutional rights to due proc- yield 3 minutes to the distinguished having to wait over 600 days, Madam ess of law. gentlelady from the District of Colum- Speaker, to get a determination on In particular, I’m deeply concerned about the expedited termination provi- bia (Ms. NORTON). benefits, and yet we continue to give sions in H.R. 2879. These provisions Ms. NORTON. I thank the gentleman bonuses. I find that appalling. for yielding and for the wise words of The other part of that is we talk would give agency heads broad discre- his opening statement. I also thank about being for small businesses, and tion, without limitation, to imme- him for retrieving the views of law en- small businesses are hurting. So what diately fire senior executives accused of misconduct without notifying the forcement officials—inasmuch as we do we do with the Small Business Ad- employees of the charges against them had no hearing on this bill. They were ministration? Ninety-two percent of and without giving them a reasonable very informative. those employees are getting over opportunity to defend themselves. In- Madam Speaker, with most of the $13,000 a year in bonuses. It’s appalling, stead, it places the burden on the em- business of the Nation languishing Madam Speaker. We need to make sure ployee, after they fire them, to prove with no action in this House, Repub- that we bring it back. that their reinstatement is required. licans have rushed to the floor with We’ve got Mr. Spock there that was This ‘‘ready, fire, aim’’ approach by my these so-called ‘‘messaging’’ bills. Let’s part of the ‘‘Star Trek’’ parody that re- Republican colleagues, where they fire make sure we get the message: ceived a bonus of almost $31,000 the the employee first and ask questions Republicans—the party that cham- same year that he spent over $5 million later, flies in the face of the rights pions states’ rights—want to preempt on a conference. Where is the sanity? guaranteed to all Americans under our the States, to require Federal employ- When we really talk about Federal ees acting for the government to record Constitution. employees, the rank and file, the blue The ‘‘guilty until proven innocent’’ conversations with clients. Repub- collar Federal employees, are going framework violates the due process licans—the party that wants the Fed- with pay freezes while we pay out ridic- protections envisioned by James Madi- eral Government to operate like the ulous bonuses. Madam Speaker, I think son and guaranteed under the Constitu- private sector and pay people on the it’s time that we really turn back the tion. In 1985, in Loudermill v. Cleveland basis of merit—wants to deny bonuses tide. Board of Education, the United States to Federal employees who deserve You know, if the Democrats are Supreme Court held that public em- them, regardless of merit. Perhaps going to vote against this particular ployees, Federal employees, who are worst of all, Madam Speaker, Repub- bill, the headline tomorrow should read facing discipline are entitled to certain licans—who spent most of this term ac- that the Democrats have embraced the due process rights. The U.S. Supreme cusing IRS employees of denying due 1 percenters, because that’s what it is. Court held that public servants had a process to Republican organizations— It is 1 percent getting all the bonuses property right in the jobs that they now propose to fire SES employees while the rest of the Federal workers held and in continued employment, and without due process. are not receiving the benefits that they that such employment could not be de- And get this: the Republican version deserve. nied to employees unless they were of due process is to give the employee It is time that we bring some sanity given a meaningful opportunity to the right to apply for reinstatement to to this situation. I strongly urge sup- have notice of the allegations against the political appointee who fired him. port of this bill. them, to have a fair hearing and an op- Then, after the fact, having never had Mr. CUMMINGS. Madam Speaker, I portunity to respond against the a hearing, the dismissed employee can yield 4 minutes to the distinguished charges against them. Notably, that now appeal to the MSPB. This last one, gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. must occur prior to being deprived of of course, reverses the age-old principle LYNCH), a member of our committee. their right to employment. The court of innocent until proven guilty, but it’s Mr. LYNCH. I thank the gentleman stated: much worse. Not only is there no due from Maryland for yielding. An essential principle of due process is process, there’s no process at all. I rise in strong opposition to H.R. that a deprivation of life, liberty, or prop- You’re fired. That one is embarrass- 2879, the so-called ‘‘Stop Government erty be preceded by notice and opportunity ingly unconstitutional. Abuse Act.’’ This legislation is simply for hearing appropriate to the nature of the These are messaging bills all right, a rehash of the three attacks on Fed- case. Madam Speaker, and we get the mes- eral workers that were incorporated in The court goes on further and it says: sage. Republican principles apply—ex- the bills that the Republican leader- This principle requires some kind of a cept when they don’t. ship abruptly pulled from the suspen- hearing prior to discharge of an employee

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They’re the ones that pay for ion, in this bill is that there’s no sever- none of those folks. It’s the senior ex- every single thing that happens here. ability clause, and that after this pro- ecutives. Or they cosign the note on the loan to vision is struck down by the Supreme Now, these poor people are going to keep this place floating. Court, these employees will all be rein- be under such great duress by this that So I want you to look at this now. stated with back pay. And the whole they’re probably going to get their re- There are ‘‘total Federal employees’’— bill that they’re offering will be struck sumes together and that loud 2.1 million. Now, this little red sliver— down because of the lack of a sever- ‘‘whoosh’’ you hear is them running and it’s really hard to see—remember, ability clause in the bill. away from $199,000 a year jobs. Are you this represents four-tenths of 1 percent. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The kidding me? You can’t say that with a As the President would say: ‘‘It’s all time of the gentleman has expired. straight face about how are we ever about the arithmetic. It’s all about the Mr. CUMMINGS. I yield the gen- going to keep qualified people here. arithmetic.’’ I would say to my col- tleman an additional 30 seconds. I got to tell you something. I’ve got leagues on both sides, it’s all about the Mr. LYNCH. I thank the gentleman. a lot of unemployed people back in people we represent. Look, this Nation was founded on the northwest Pennsylvania that will line I appreciate the spin. I appreciate the principle that every person, every man up for these jobs. Now, the $199,000, of fact that you like to make every Cap- and woman is entitled to due process course, is the top of it. But the real itol policeman think that he’s before he or she is deprived of life, lib- kicker is they can’t go over $230,000 unappreciated or she’s unappreciated, erty, or property. Our Supreme Court with their bonuses. These are people or that everyone that works in our of- in the Loudermill case understood the that are going to walk away from these fice is unappreciated, or that every- injustice of depriving a person of their jobs because we have the unmitigated body from the private sector that livelihood, and I hope that my col- gall to hold them accountable to the works for this great Nation is leagues understand that H.R. 2879 un- people who pay those wages, and that’s unappreciated, but you know it’s not fortunately would do just that. the American taxpayers. That’s who we true and you know what you are saying Due process demands that we oppose are talking about. My goodness, have is not true. H.R. 2879. I urge my colleagues to join we fallen that far away from what this What I would love to see is for you to me in voting ‘‘no’’ on this legislation. country was supposed to be? stand up on this floor and look at peo- I thank the ranking member for his Now, here’s all we are saying to ple and say, this is what’s going on, advocacy and his courtesy. them—and we came about this because and you know it’s not true. You abso- Mr. ISSA. Madam Speaker, the gen- in a hearing on the GSA we asked lutely know it’s not true, but you say tleman is entitled to his opinion, but about why is Mr. Neely on leave with it anyway. And why? Because it wears not his facts. pay. The people at the GSA say: ‘‘Well, In the bill itself, which I read yester- well. you see, you don’t understand, Con- Thank you for bringing this legisla- day, it says: gress. We don’t have any mechanism to tion up, and thank you for protecting An employee removed under this section put them on leave without pay.’’ I said: shall be notified of the reasons for such re- the American taxpayer. moval within 30 days. ‘‘I have never heard anything like The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- that.’’ Of course I haven’t heard it be- bers are reminded that they are to ad- b 1645 cause I come from the private sector. dress their remarks to the Chair and I yield 5 minutes to the gentleman We don’t do that in the private sector. not to other Members in the second from Pennsylvania (Mr. KELLY). But what I did find out was they would person. Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania. Madam love to have that. Mr. CUMMINGS. Madam Speaker, Speaker, I rise today to explain a little The people we put in charge of these may I inquire as to how much time bit about what’s going on. agencies would actually love to be able both sides have remaining? The other day we talked a little bit to hold those that work for them ac- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- about the dizzying effects of being on countable and responsible. So what did tleman from Maryland has 151⁄2 min- this floor, and somehow things get we give them? We gave them the abil- utes remaining. The gentleman from twisted around, so when you see people ity to do that. They can fire somebody California has 101⁄2 minutes remaining. bumping off the walls you know it’s be- on the spot. But we didn’t do anything Mr. CUMMINGS. Madam Speaker, I cause of the spin. about their due process. That person is yield myself such time as I may con- Let me tell you what I’m talking still entitled to come back and any sume. about here today. When I walked on protections under the law he or she The Supreme Court Loudermill case, the floor today—and some of my still gets. which Mr. LYNCH cited, says that the friends did also—we passed the Capitol We can create an investigation on a employee must be given notice before Police, passed all these people on the leave without pay, but we also require they are fired and an opportunity to re- dais, we passed so many people on the that the agencies report to Congress spond. This bill, basically you’re fired way, and you would think that we are every 45 days to let us know where the and then you appeal trying to get your talking about every single person that investigation is. My goodness, there’s job back, so you don’t really truly have works for the government. nothing harder in this body than trying notice. Now, the truth of the matter is that to get information when there’s an in- I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman there are over 2.1 million people work- vestigation under way. I just think from Virginia (Mr. CONNOLLY). ing for the government. That doesn’t that we’ve seen that the last couple of Mr. CONNOLLY. I thank my friend include the Army. It doesn’t include months, of: ‘‘You want to get the infor- from Maryland. the post office. That includes people mation? Well, we can’t talk about it Madam Speaker, the distinguished who are out there. So the people that now because there’s an investigation manager on the other side of this bill we are talking about that we want to going on.’’ It doesn’t make sense to me. says you are entitled to your own opin- hold accountable—and, my goodness, It doesn’t make sense to the people I ion, but not your own facts, in taking what an unusual effort for Congress to represent. to task my friend from Massachusetts try and hold people accountable. Why Now, you know when we talk about (Mr. LYNCH) in his reading of this bill. in the world would you do that? Half of protecting American workers and we And I’ve got the bill in front of me. It us wouldn’t be back here. talk about what our duty is here, we says that ‘‘at least 30 days’ advance So we are talking about four-tenths were elected by a group of people from written notice stating specific reasons of 1 percent. And as the President is districts all over this country to come for the proposed action’’—that is to

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It was recently noted But only adversely affecting just a proposed is flagrant and such employee that a citizen is ten times more likely small sliver. The premise seems to be intends to engage in such contact,’’ to be tried by an agency than by an ac- you can undermine—as long as they’re and then you can be removed without tual court. In any given year, Federal a small minority—the rights of people. that notice. judges conduct roughly 95,000 adjudica- And those Capitol policemen of which So Mr. LYNCH was right: facts are tory proceedings, including trials, the gentleman spoke, and the people at stubborn things. while Federal agencies complete more the desk of whom the gentleman spoke, If we really wanted to understand the than 939,000—939,000. people who serve in our committees of motivation behind the legislation in In these agency proceedings, citizens whom the gentleman spoke, people who front of us, it is a cynical political ploy have fewer rights than in a courtroom. serve as nurses—not necessarily in VA before this Congress goes out on recess And unfortunately, there are some bad hospitals because they’re exempt—zero to allow one whole party and its Mem- actors who intimidate, coerce, or even COLA 4 years in a row. All 2 million bers to go home and avoid discussing lie, violating public trust and poten- have been affected. the tough issues of the day and make tially breaking laws. Far too often, the b 1700 the Federal employee the bogeyman. public is left without evidence to help That Federal employee, whoever he or prove Federal employees mistreated Every new employee has been af- she is, vaguely abuses you, and you them. fected—everyone—not just that small, need to be protected against them. For example, the SEC bowing to po- little sliver that apparently the SES is. So we are going to pass a bunch of litical pressure to scrutinize donations They don’t get rights. If it were 1.98 bills that had no hearings, that are to tax-exempt groups; IRS employees million, well, then, that’s a different flawed in their drafting, that had to be targeting Tea Party groups applying story, but as long as it’s only a small removed from the floor yesterday and for tax-exempt status; and other agen- sliver, undermine their rights. redrafted in order to come back today cies that are writing and enforcing I came to the floor to say that, if we to qualify for a vote, because they oth- rules and regulations written in undermine the rights of one, frankly, erwise wouldn’t have passed on a sus- legalese to confuse and frustrate the the rights of all are soon at risk. We pension rule, and it is all part of this public. have learned that throughout history. consistent and flagrant and, in my Title III of this bill ensures that indi- So I would hope that we would reject opinion, reckless campaign to demon- viduals have the right to record their this bill, which was seven or eight bills ize the public servants who serve us. meetings and telephone exchanges with to start out with, which were put up And the loser ultimately in this game, Federal regulatory officials engaged in here in a way that you could not this political game, will be the con- enforcement activities. amend them—suspension—in this stituents they serve and we are sup- The manager’s amendment adopted transparent, open, ‘‘let the House work posed to serve. in committee ensures that law enforce- its will’’ process, and we now come It is not right to demonize Federal ment would not be impacted adversely. back with a closed rule, putting all the employees, and we’ve done that. We’ve Undercover investigations and wiretap bills in one—a rule covering all seven cut their pay. We’ve frozen their pay surveillance would not be interfered bills—and the chairman shakes his for 3 years. We’ve raided their pensions with. head and shows pictures and believes to try to finance things that have no This legislation does not supersede those are facts. relationship whatsoever to Federal em- any State laws, and it has no impact on My friends, we ought to reject these ployment per se, and we’ve character- citizen interactions with non-Federal bills because they are about all em- ized them in disparaging and negative officials such as State and local police ployees. They may affect only a small ways that are not worthy of this body. officers. few at this juncture, but they are about So it’s all right. Go home, campaign Madam Speaker, it is the duty of all employees; and it’s about under- against the Federal employee, and Congress to protect rights, not take mining their rights and the respect we maybe you will make some headway. them away. This legislation is just an- ought to accord to them for the service Maybe, in fact, it’s a brilliant move other step in protecting the rights of they give to the people of the United short term, in terms of short-term po- our citizens. States of America. litical gain. But it’s at long-term ex- Mr. CUMMINGS. Madam Speaker, I Mr. ISSA. At this time, I yield 1 pense—expense at the truth and ex- yield 30 seconds to the gentleman from minute to the gentleman from North pense of the men and women who serve Virginia (Mr. CONNOLLY). Carolina (Mr. MEADOWS). this country ably every day and who Mr. CONNOLLY. I thank my friend. Mr. MEADOWS. Mr. Speaker, I would deserve better from their elected rep- Madam Speaker, the distinguished like to address the gentleman from resentatives. chairman of this committee throws a Maryland as he talks about its being Mr. ISSA. Madam Speaker, I wonder picture up on the floor and, of course, about all employees. Indeed, it is, be- if the gentleman from Virginia would doesn’t allow me to respond when he cause, if we allow this continued be- have kept this person on for how long— demands ‘‘is this what the gentleman havior to go on, it will tarnish the good weeks, months, more than a year? This from Virginia is talking about.’’ reputation of Federal workers who day individual received a bonus after more It is wrong for the chairman of the in and day out serve this country and than a year. distinguished committee to suggest or the citizens so well. When this bill came through our allow the inference to be drawn that What we are talking about is giving a committee, the amendment to say ‘‘in somehow that picture represents all tool, a management tool, to let man- all cases 30 days’’ could have been of- Federal employees. And the gentleman agers manage. We are talking about fered; it wasn’t. This came through in who just spoke, talking about rights, not giving bonuses to those who are of regular order of the committee. The what about the rights of the employees the very highest—the 1 percent—while language was published. There was who serve our country, what about the rank and file goes so many times every opportunity. their rights that are being trampled on without being recognized or com- When the gentleman from Virginia in this legislation? pensated for what it deserves. We are said ‘‘redrafted,’’ with all due respect, Mr. ISSA. Madam Speaker, I reserve talking about employees who make an not a word was changed in any of these the balance of my time. average salary of $168,000 a year, and three bills from the time it left our Mr. CUMMINGS. Madam Speaker, I yet we are talking about a privileged committee until today when it’s being yield 2 minutes to the distinguished few whom we need to make sure we ad- considered. gentleman from Maryland (Mr. HOYER). dress. So, Mr. Speaker, it is about all

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:35 Oct 04, 2014 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD13\RECFILES\H01AU3.REC H01AU3 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE August 1, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5303 of the employees, and it is about being us. We should be focused on job cre- in this bill because it ‘‘threatens to fair. ation, on comprehensive immigration impermissibly interfere with govern- Mr. CUMMINGS. I yield 30 seconds to reform, on providing nutrition assist- ment workers’ constitutional lib- the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. ance to children and seniors, on postal erties.’’ HOYER). reform or on funding the government; So this is a bill in search of a prob- Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, there is so but we are again debating partisan lem that actually makes it harder to much I would like to say, particularly bills that stand no chance of becoming go after real criminals, and this bill as to the extraordinary discrepancy be- law, including the 40th vote to defund does not apply to this body, to Mem- tween those folks who make far less or to repeal the Affordable Care Act. bers of Congress. Maybe it’s time for than their counterparts in the private Now, as kids, we are told that people this bill’s authors to look a little clos- sector and those who work in the pri- in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones, er to home. vate sector, who, perhaps, have less re- so I sure hope that my colleagues on Mr. ISSA. I reserve the balance of my sponsibility on their shoulders. Look it the other side of the aisle have not time. up. See the statistics. That’s the case. given one bonus to one of their senior Mr. CUMMINGS. Mr. Speaker, I yield The other thing I want to say to my staff members. 2 minutes to the distinguished gen- friend is that the law now provides for I hope that that is the case, that you tleman from Illinois (Mr. DANNY procedures to remove bad actors. Do we have not given one bonus to a senior DAVIS), a member of the committee. have some bad actors in the Federal staff member. I hope, furthermore, that Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois. I service? We do. That’s human life. each of you is recording all of your thank the gentleman from Maryland That’s the human experience. staff members when they answer the for yielding. Mr. MEADOWS. Will the gentleman phones because you want to know how Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposi- yield? they are treating your constituents. tion to this legislation, the Stop Gov- Mr. HOYER. I don’t have anymore This particular bill is the height of ernment Abuse Act. I would feel much time, but if the gentleman from Cali- hypocrisy. It is a blatant attack on better about it if it were labeled the fornia will yield you some time, I will Federal employees that reinforces the Promotion of Government Abuse Act, be glad to yield you some time. fact that current leadership is only in- because it encourages government to The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. terested in political messaging, includ- roll back the clock and take away HULTGREN). The time of the gentleman ing through repeated attacks on hard- rights that workers have earned from has expired. working Federal employees. It is sim- working hard. Mr. ISSA. I yield myself such time as ply shameful to say that we will belit- Can you imagine being fired after I may consume. tle public service like that. I am a pub- you’ve worked up to the ranks of the Mr. Speaker, the distinguished mi- lic servant, and I am proud to be a pub- SES, which is very difficult to get to, nority whip presumes to tell me about lic servant. Every Federal employee and being told that you’ve been let go the private sector and how much peo- who works in this building and vir- on the basis of an IG report? Where is ple make. The problem is that I came tually every Federal employee who is the equal protection under the law from the private sector. I know the dif- out there in our communities is doing there? There is none. I think that it’s ference between management and so because he believes in public service. unfortunate that we would treat our labor, and I know the difference be- I think that a Federal employee today Federal workforce this way. They work tween people who elect to be the top- is pretty crazy to be doing this job. He hard, deserve better; and I oppose this paid management of entities and who basically is being told, You’re not legislation. typically serve at will in the private worth very much. His integrity is con- Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, I continue to sector. Those of the Senior Executive stantly being questioned. He has had 3 reserve the balance of my time. Service are, in fact, people who choose years of pay freezes and furloughs, and Mr. CUMMINGS. I yield 2 minutes to to get additional pay for these special he is supposed to continue to do public the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. responsibilities, and they know what service. MORAN). they’re doing when they get into it. We The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Mr. MORAN. Mr. Speaker, this is one are proud of most of them, the vast time of the gentlewoman has expired. more bill designed to punish the Fed- majority of them. Mr. CUMMINGS. I yield the gentle- eral workforce and to discourage the The fact is that Mr. HOYER has people lady an additional 30 seconds. very people whom we need to join the who serve at will. He fires them with- Ms. SPEIER. I thank the gentleman. Federal workforce. It’s singling it out out notice if he chooses to. Yet he can- I want to address one section of this for harsher treatment than we would not understand the fact by that picture bill that would now allow individuals apply to ourselves or to our I held up—I won’t hold it up again; it’s to record telephone and in-person con- workforces, frankly. You need to be reprehensible even though it has been versations with Federal employees. able to reward your best workers. If well seen—that that man continued to This would preempt the law in my this were a private sector corporation, work and get a bonus during the 10 State of California and in the chair- our revenue would have dried up; our months in which the GSA Adminis- man’s State of California and in 11 stock value would have imploded; and trator knew wrongdoing had occurred other States that require the consent our employees would have left. on his watch. It wasn’t until he decided of all parties to a conversation. It con- Federal employees stick with it be- to retire—to be honest, my under- tains no exceptions for law enforce- cause they believe in this government. standing is with criminal allegations— ment, sensitive communications, the They hope that, one day, the legisla- that he even left and stopped getting military or anything else. tive branch will appreciate what they his pay, and, today, he enjoys a very The FBI has already indicated to us do. I worked for the Federal Govern- comfortable retirement. that it strongly opposes this bill be- ment 40 years ago; and while I worked I reserve the balance of my time. cause, in its words, ‘‘this proposal risks 10 or 12 hours a day, there were people Mr. CUMMINGS. Mr. Speaker, may I undermining criminal investigations working longer than that. They did ask how much time we have remaining. by reducing the willingness of individ- that for about 40 years, and they The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- uals to cooperate with law enforcement worked very hard and in a dedicated tleman from Maryland has 9 minutes and would result in the creation of re- way. remaining, and the gentleman from cordings of law enforcement conversa- This legislation isn’t even properly California has 5 minutes remaining. tions that could jeopardize sensitive thought through. No congressional Mr. CUMMINGS. I yield 2 minutes to and important criminal and counter- hearing has been held on this measure the gentlelady from California (Ms. terrorism investigations.’’ that, in fact, jeopardizes law enforce- SPEIER). I think this is ill-founded. ment. It would intrude upon and dis- Ms. SPEIER. I thank the gentleman Even the ACLU, which strongly sup- rupt sensitive phases of many Federal for yielding. ports the principle of allowing citizens civil and criminal investigations and Mr. Speaker, this bill is truly aston- to record law enforcement inter- law enforcement efforts, as well as liti- ishing. We have serious issues before actions, does not support the provision gation involving the government. We

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FLEOA opposes any employees in most states within a carefully that this proposal risks undermining actions by Congress that lessens the ability balanced set of legal and practical concerns. of our Citizenship to remain safe and secure There is no compelling need for a measure criminal investigations by reducing and jeopardizes the ability of federal law en- like H.R. 2879, especially considering its in- the willingness of individuals to co- forcement officers to continue to perform calculable damage on law enforcement ef- operate with law enforcement. It would their sworn duties to protect them. forts. At the very least, an exception should result in the creation of recordings of As the Chair and Ranking Member with ju- be included in the measure that exempts law law enforcement conversations that risdiction over H.R. 2711, we urge you to en- enforcement-related activity involving gov- could jeopardize sensitive and impor- sure that the bill is not considered on the ernment agents, investigators and Assistant tant criminal counterterrorism inves- Floor unless it is amended to exempt law en- United States Attorneys. forcement from its provisions. Until that tigations. We hear from Federal law time, FLEOA will continue to strongly op- FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION enforcement officers that it puts law pose this legislation. AGENTS ASSOCIATION, enforcement activities at risk and does Respectfully, Alexandria, VA, July 31, 2013. a disservice to the brave men and FRANK TERRERI, Hon. DARRELL ISSA, women who are asked to put their lives National Vice President for Chairman, Comm. on Oversight & Government on the line to protect us from terror- Legislative Affairs. Reform, Washington, DC. ists and criminals. Hon. ELIJAH CUMMINGS, This is bad legislation. We know why NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ASSIST- Ranking Member, Comm. on Oversight & Gov- it is being offered. We also trust that ANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS, ernment Reform, Washington, DC. Lake Ridge, VA. Re: H.R. 2711, the Citizen Empowerment Act it’s not going to become law. So you VOTE ‘‘NO’’ ON H.R. 2879, ‘‘THE STOP DEAR CHAIRMAN ISSA AND RANKING MEMBER have to ask, Why are we doing it? We GOVERNMENT ABUSE ACT’’ CUMMINGS: On behalf of the FBI Agents Asso- are doing it to send a message. THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ASSISTANT ciation (‘‘FBIAA’’), a voluntary professional The SPEAKER pro tempore. The UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS OPPOSES H.R. 2879, association currently representing approxi- time of the gentleman has expired. ‘‘THE STOP GOVERNMENT ABUSE ACT,’’ AND mately 13,000 active duty and retired FBI Mr. CUMMINGS. I yield the gen- URGES HOUSE MEMBERS TO VOTE NO ON THIS Special Agents, I write to express the tleman an additional 30 seconds. LEGISLATION FBIAA’s concerns about H.R. 2711, the Cit- Mr. MORAN. The message it’s send- izen Empowerment Act. Section 301 of H.R. 2879 will undermine fed- H.R. 2711 creates a broad right to record ing is that our Federal employees are eral civil enforcement activities and crimi- not to be valued, that our managers conversations with federal employees, and nal prosecutions during the investigative, requires that notices of the right to record are not to reward people for good work, pretrial trial and enforcement phases of liti- conversations be provided to individuals en- that, in fact, we want the government gation involving the interests of the United gaged in discussions with federal employ- to shrink, that we don’t want it to be States. ees—without any exceptions related to able to carry out its necessary activi- Section 301 is the former ‘‘Citizen Em- criminal investigations. This proposal risks powerment Act’’ (H.R. 2711), as amended by ties. When we do that, we do a dis- undermining criminal investigations by re- the House Oversight and Government Re- ducing the willingness of individuals to co- service to our constituents and to this form Committee on July 24. The provision country. This stuff has got to stop. operate with law enforcement, and would re- contains no exemption for litigation involv- sult in the creation of recordings of law en- FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ing the United States or the activities of fed- forcement conversations that could jeop- OFFICERS ASSOCIATION, eral law enforcement personnel. No Congres- ardize sensitive and important criminal and Washington, DC, July 29, 2013. sional hearing has been held on the measure. counterterrorism investigations. Hon. DARRELL ISSA, Section 301 requires the Government Also, by requiring written notices under Chairman, Committee on Oversight & Govern- broadly to inform an individual of the right the threat of disciplinary action, H.R. 2711 ment Reform, Washington, DC. to record in-person and telephonic inter- would create new administrative and bureau- Hon. ELIJAH CUMMINGS, actions with Government employees—includ- cratic requirements for Agents conducting Ranking Member, Committee on Oversight & ing law enforcement officers, investigative investigations. The time and resources avail- Government Reform, Washington, DC. agents and Assistant United States Attor- able to Agents are already stretched too DEAR CHAIRMAN ISSA AND RANKING MEMBER neys and other federal prosecutors—when- thin, and new administrative burdens make CUMMINGS: On behalf of the membership of ever an Executive Agency provides ‘‘any it more difficult for Agents to protect the the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Asso- written material . . . to the individual con- public. ciation (FLEOA), I am writing to oppose cerning an audit, investigation, inspection, For these reasons, the FBIAA opposes H.R. H.R. 2711—the ‘‘Citizen Empowerment Act,’’ or enforcement action that could result in 2711 as currently written, and hopes that the as amended by the Committee and urge you the imposition of a fine, forfeiture of prop- House will make significant changes to H.R. to further amend the bill to ensure that law erty, civil monetary penalty, or criminal 2711 before considering the legislation. enforcement and other public safety activi- penalty against, or the collection of an un- Sincerely, ties are not covered by its provisions. paid tax, fine, or penalty from, such indi- REV TARICHE, As originally written, the legislation con- vidual or a business owned or operated by President. tained general exceptions for situations such individual.’’ Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, I yield 30 sec- This notice requirement would reach to a where classified information, public safety onds to the distinguished gentleman or an on-going law enforcement investiga- myriad of legal and law enforcement-related documents regularly issued by the federal from Pennsylvania (Mr. KELLY). tion would be at risk. This language was nec- Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania. I thank essary to ensure that federal law enforce- government, including subpoenas, search ment officers and the critical work they per- warrants, arrest complaints and forfeiture the chairman. form are not adversely impacted by this bill. notices. This mandate is far more expansive Mr. Speaker, I’ve heard so much In fact, the original language should have than requiring the government to post no- about pay being frozen that I’ve got to gone even farther to make clear that law en- tice of the right to record on agency tell you: the people that I represent in forcement activities would not be jeopard- websites, as also included in section 301. the Third Congressional District of ized in any way. The notice mandate of H.R. 2879 would in- western Pennsylvania wish their pay For incomprehensible reasons the com- trude upon and disrupt sensitive phases of many federal civil and criminal investiga- had been frozen. It has gone down mittee approved an amended bill that re- steadily since 2010. moved even basic exceptions. tions and law enforcement efforts, as well as When a federal law enforcement officer is litigation involving the government. The We talk about the inability to get conducting a criminal investigation via tele- breadth of the ‘‘written material’’ trigger the economy going. I feel the same phone, i.e. on a suspect of terrorism, the offi- could undermine undercover investigations, way—it’s embarrassing—but at the end cer should not have to notify the suspect of given its potential to ‘‘tip off’’ witnesses, of the day, we are not benevolent mon- the right to record the conversation and suspects and targets of investigations. The archs. We are stewards of the tax- whether the officer is recording the con- bill also would permit defense counsel to in- payers’ moneys. All we are doing is versation. Obviously, conventional wisdom sist upon recording all interactions with fed- talking about accountability. Only in tells us that any thought of conducting a eral prosecutors and law enforcement per- Washington is ‘‘accountability’’ a bad sonnel in all phases of litigation with the successful investigation after disclosure of word. In the private sector, ‘‘account- this type is impossible. There is no logical government, including sensitive settlement reason why criminal investigations shouldn’t and plea-bargain discussions. Even federal ability’’ reigns. The market determines be exempted from the proposal. court proceedings, whose rules prohibit re- my accountability. That’s what holds This legislation puts law enforcement ac- cording by individuals, could be impacted by me accountable in coming from the tivities at risk and does a disservice to the this bill. private sector.

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The gen- I yield back the balance of my time. Maybe she would fall under this bill. tleman from Maryland has 3 minutes Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, I yield 15 sec- But in order to fall under this bill, remaining, and the gentleman from onds to the gentleman from North some things would have to happen. California has 41⁄2 minutes remaining. Carolina (Mr. MEADOWS). First of all, the head of the agency Mr. CUMMINGS. I yield myself the Mr. MEADOWS. Mr. Speaker, I want would have to make a decision of balance of my time. to clarify one thing. wrongdoing, and it would be held by Mr. Speaker, as I’ve listened to all of When we talk about a freeze, when is that decision being reasonable after these arguments, I cannot help but a freeze not a freeze? Only in Wash- the fact. They’d have to have told her think about the many employees whom ington, D.C. why she’s being removed, and she we see every day—the hardworking em- Over the last 3 years, 99.4 percent of would already have had an opportunity ployees who give their blood, sweat, Federal employees got increases. Out in front of the Merit Systems Protec- and tears to keep our country together. of every 1,000 employees, only six were tion Board and the U.S. Court of Ap- When we talk about our senior execu- denied an increase. I think the record peals, known as the Fed circuit. She al- tives, I will remind this body of some- needed to be clarified. ready would have had all this due proc- thing that Mr. HOYER talked about Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, how much ess, except months go by and she and, that is, under current law, senior time do I have remaining? doesn’t know and she’s on administra- executives may be disciplined for mis- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- tive leave. conduct, neglect of duty, malfeasance, tleman from California has 41⁄4 minutes The fact is this is a tool. They don’t or of the failure to accept reassignment remaining. have to use it. If they use it, they have or transfer. There is a current statu- Mr. ISSA. Then I will close at this to make sure that it’s only for serious tory list of reasons for which actions time and yield myself such time as I violations: neglect of duty, misappro- may be taken against senior executives may consume. priation of funds, or malfeasance. that covers a broad variety of situa- Mr. Speaker, controversy comes in These are very serious. An extremely tions, and they are adequate to deal all forms. Sometimes it’s legitimate; small part, highly compensated, re- with the problems that we are address- sometimes there are differences that spected people, and a few bad actors for ing today. are unresolved; sometimes, though, neglect of duty, misappropriation of you find yourself befuddled. funds, or malfeasance can be removed. b 1715 These three bills passed on a voice They still have their rights. We knew Senior executives suspected of crimi- vote. It didn’t mean that they would this was constitutional. To be honest, nal activity may already be removed or have been authored by any of my col- the complaint we seemed to have in placed on indefinite suspension without leagues on the other side of the aisle or committee for hours was something pay. We need to focus on improving that they loved them. It meant that that I want to share with you, Mr. agency implementation rather than they were given a full opportunity to Speaker. passing legislation that would deprive evaluate these, to offer amendments, Members of my committee, when employees of their due process. to have up-or-down votes on them. talking about the idea that only one- I know Mr. MORAN is right. There has Many of the suggestions they made third without special exception of em- been a relentless attack on Federal em- were taken into account on many of ployees in any agency could receive bo- ployees. The fact is that they’re in the bills marked up during that long nuses rather than the 75 or 80 percent their third year of pay freezes. They’ve day. Many of the things being brought you heard about here today, they said, been asked to pay more for their pen- up here today simply were not brought But this is their right. They’ve nego- sions and get less. We constantly hear up, and it’s not because they didn’t tiated that. You’re interfering with negative comments about them, still know about this. their contracts. folks say, We love them; we appreciate When you have a version of this bill Mr. Speaker, the U.S. Government them. They are often the ones that that’s almost identical to that passed does not allow negotiation in collective aren’t seen, unnoticed, unappreciated, on December 19 of last year by a vote bargaining or otherwise for wages. We and unapplauded. of 402–2, that means that you have peo- have a standard scale. Bonuses were We have a bill here that takes away ple that today are vehemently opposed created for only one purpose, and that something very fundamental, and that to provisions that they already voted was, in fact, to reward good behavior as is their due process rights. A lot of peo- for. I repeat, they’re vehemently op- an incentive. ple may think about due process and posed to provisions they already voted These bills are well thought out and say, Oh, it’s no big deal. Later, we’ll for. I don’t have the names of the two are only controversial today because take a little bit of due process here and people that voted ‘‘no.’’ They certainly the minority wants to make them con- take a little bit there. It is that due have a right to express why they voted troversial to create a controversy. I urge support, and I yield back the process that is the basic foundation of ‘‘no’’ last December. our Constitution and of our democracy. I can tell you that when you have to balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. All time What we’re talking about here is mak- only terminate 4/100 of 1 percent of the for debate has expired. ing sure that employees are afforded workforce, if you do it at all, the head Pursuant to House Resolution 322, that due process. of the agency has to determine that the previous question is ordered on the So you get somebody who says, the employee has done something seri- bill. Okay. Fine. Fire them, and then let ously wrong in regards to negligence of The question is on the engrossment them appeal to get their job back. duty or misappropriation of funds or and third reading of the bill. That’s not how it’s supposed to work. malfeasance. They have to determine The bill was ordered to be engrossed They’re to be given some type of notice that the employee did it knowingly, and read a third time, and was read the and given an opportunity to simply ad- and they have to consider it necessary third time. dress whatever the accusations are. A and advisable to protect this enter- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The lot of times we may look at folks and prise. question is on the passage of the bill. say we don’t like what they allegedly On top of that, the employee does The question was taken; and the did, but the fact is that we still have have to be told why they’re being ter- Speaker pro tempore announced that that little document—which, to me, is minated. I think that’s important, be- the ayes appeared to have it. a big document—that we must adhere cause the ranking member and I heard Mr. CUMMINGS. Mr. Speaker, on to. from a woman in a hearing who left me that I demand the yeas and nays.

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DeGette Langevin Alexander Gowdy Perry Sanchez, Loretta The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Delaney Larsen (WA) Amash Granger Peters (CA) Sarbanes DeLauro Larson (CT) ant to section 9 of House Resolution Amodei Graves (GA) Peterson Schakowsky DelBene Lee (CA) 322, H.R. 1541, H.R. 2579, and H.R. 2711 Bachmann Graves (MO) Petri Schiff Deutch Levin Bachus Griffin (AR) Pittenger Schneider are laid on the table. Dingell Lipinski Barber Griffith (VA) Pitts Schrader Doggett Loebsack f Barletta Grimm Poe (TX) Doyle Lofgren Schwartz Barr Guthrie Pompeo Duckworth Lowenthal Scott (VA) REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER Barrow (GA) Hall Posey Edwards Lowey Scott, David AS COSPONSOR OF H. RES. 319 Barton Hanna Price (GA) Ellison Lujan Grisham Serrano Benishek Harper Reed Engel (NM) Sewell (AL) Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. Bentivolio Harris Reichert Enyart Luja´ n, Ben Ray Shea-Porter Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to Bera (CA) Hartzler Renacci Eshoo (NM) Sherman Bilirakis Hastings (WA) Ribble have my name removed as a cosponsor Esty Lynch Sires Bishop (UT) Heck (NV) Rice (SC) Farr Maloney, Slaughter of H. Res. 319. It was put on that reso- Black Hensarling Rigell Fattah Carolyn Smith (WA) lution inadvertently. Blackburn Holding Roby Foster Maloney, Sean Speier Bonner Hudson Roe (TN) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Frankel (FL) Matsui Swalwell (CA) Boustany Huelskamp Rogers (AL) objection to the request of the gen- Fudge McCollum Takano Brady (TX) Huizenga (MI) Rogers (KY) Gabbard McDermott tleman from Washington? Bridenstine Hultgren Rogers (MI) Thompson (CA) Garamendi McGovern There was no objection. Brooks (AL) Hunter Rohrabacher Thompson (MS) Grayson Meeks Brooks (IN) Hurt Rokita Tierney Green, Al Meng f Broun (GA) Issa Rooney Titus Green, Gene Michaud Buchanan Jenkins Ros-Lehtinen Tonko Grijalva Moore REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER Bucshon Johnson (OH) Roskam Tsongas Gutie´rrez Moran AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 2783 Burgess Johnson, Sam Ross Van Hollen Hahn Nadler Calvert Jordan Rothfus Vargas Hanabusa Napolitano Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I Camp Joyce Royce Veasey Hastings (FL) Neal ask unanimous consent to remove the Cantor Kelly (PA) Ruiz Vela Heck (WA) Negrete McLeod Capito King (NY) Runyan ´ name of the gentlewoman from Cali- Higgins Nolan Velazquez Carter Kingston Ryan (WI) AVIS Himes O’Rourke Visclosky fornia (Mrs. D ) as a cosponsor from Cassidy Kinzinger (IL) Salmon Hinojosa Owens Walz H.R. 2783. Chabot Kline Sanford Honda Pascrell Wasserman Chaffetz Labrador Scalise The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Hoyer Pastor (AZ) Schultz Coble LaMalfa Schock objection to the request of the gen- Huffman Payne Waters Coffman Lamborn Schweikert Israel Perlmutter Watt tleman from Ohio? Cole Lance Scott, Austin Jackson Lee Peters (MI) Waxman There was no objection. Collins (NY) Lankford Sensenbrenner Jeffries Pingree (ME) Welch Conaway Latham Sessions Johnson (GA) Pocan Wilson (FL) f Cook Latta Shimkus Johnson, E. B. Polis Wolf Cotton LoBiondo Shuster Jones Price (NC) Yarmuth REGULATIONS FROM THE EXECU- Cramer Long Simpson TIVE IN NEED OF SCRUTINY ACT Crawford Lucas Sinema NOT VOTING—18 Crenshaw Luetkemeyer Smith (MO) OF 2013 Campbell Holt Miller, George Cuellar Lummis Smith (NE) Cleaver Horsford Pallone GENERAL LEAVE Culberson Maffei Smith (NJ) Collins (GA) King (IA) Pelosi Daines Marchant Smith (TX) Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I ask Conyers Lewis Radel Davis, Rodney Marino Southerland unanimous consent that all Members Crowley McCarthy (NY) Richmond Denham Massie Stewart Herrera Beutler Miller (FL) Young (FL) may have 5 legislative days within Dent Matheson Stivers which to revise and extend their re- DeSantis McCarthy (CA) Stockman b 1749 DesJarlais McCaul Stutzman marks and include extraneous mate- Diaz-Balart McClintock Terry Ms. BROWN of Florida and Mr. rials on H.R. 367. Duffy McHenry Thompson (PA) PAYNE changed their vote from ‘‘yea’’ The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Duncan (SC) McIntyre Thornberry Duncan (TN) McKeon Tiberi to ‘‘nay.’’ MARCHANT). Is there objection to the Ellmers McKinley Tipton Mr. CHAFFETZ changed his vote request of the gentleman from Vir- Farenthold McMorris Turner from ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ ginia? Fincher Rodgers Upton So the bill was passed. Fitzpatrick McNerney Valadao There was no objection. Fleischmann Meadows Wagner The result of the vote was announced The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Fleming Meehan Walberg as above recorded. ant to House Resolution 322 and rule Flores Messer Walden A motion to reconsider was laid on XVIII, the Chair declares the House in Forbes Mica Walorski the table. Fortenberry Miller (MI) Weber (TX) the Committee of the Whole House on Foxx Miller, Gary Webster (FL) Stated against: the state of the Union for the consider- Franks (AZ) Mullin Wenstrup Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, this afternoon, ation of the bill, H.R. 367. Frelinghuysen Mulvaney Westmoreland I attended a meeting at the White House with Gallego Murphy (FL) Whitfield The Chair appoints the gentleman Garcia Murphy (PA) Williams the President of the United States. As such, I from Illinois (Mr. HULTGREN) to preside Gardner Neugebauer Wilson (SC) was unfortunately not able to be present for over the Committee of the Whole. Garrett Noem Wittman the following vote: Gerlach Nugent Womack b 1757 Gibbs Nunes Woodall On final passage of H.R. 2879, had I been Gibson Nunnelee Yoder present, I would have voted ‘‘nay.’’ IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Gingrey (GA) Olson Yoho PERSONAL EXPLANATION Accordingly, the House resolved Gohmert Palazzo Young (AK) Goodlatte Paulsen Young (IN) Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I regret that itself into the Committee of the Whole a meeting at the Whtie House caused me to House on the state of the Union for the NAYS—176 miss the first vote series on August 1, 2013. consideration of the bill (H.R. 367) to Andrews Braley (IA) Carson (IN) Had I been present, my intention was to vote amend chapter 8 of title 5, United Bass Brown (FL) Cartwright Beatty Brownley (CA) Castor (FL) as follows on the amendments to H.R. 1582, States Code, to provide that major Becerra Bustos Castro (TX) the Energy Consumers Relief Act: ‘‘no’’ on the rules of the executive branch shall Bishop (GA) Butterfield Chu Waxman Amendment, ‘‘no’’ on the Connolly have no force or effect unless a joint Bishop (NY) Capps Cicilline Amendment, and ‘‘yes’’ on the Murphy (PA) resolution of approval is enacted into Blumenauer Capuano Clarke Bonamici Ca´ rdenas Clay Amendment. I would have voted ‘‘no’’ on the law, with Mr. HULTGREN in the chair. Brady (PA) Carney Clyburn Motion to Recommit H.R. 1582 and ‘‘yes’’ on The Clerk read the title of the bill.

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Surely, the administration knows a rather unique concept that we have Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Chairman, I this. But instead of fixing the problem come to debate in our committee and yield myself such time as I may con- by changing its policies, the Obama ad- now on the floor. sume. ministration knows only one response: H.R. 367 threatens to undermine vital Earlier this month, President Obama double down, increase taxes, increase protections that ensure the safety and announced that he would, once again, spending, and increase regulation. soundness of the entire range of soci- pivot to the economy. The bottom line The number of new major regulations etal needs, from food safety to clean of his speech, after 41⁄2 years of the the Obama administration has issued air and clean water, to workplace safe- Obama administration: ‘‘We’re not and plans to issue—generally, regula- ty, to consumer product safety, to fi- there yet.’’ tions with more than $100 million in nancial stability. It does this by bring- The President is right: we’re not impacts—is without modern precedent. ing most important Federal there yet. Economic growth is the key Testimony before the Judiciary Com- rulemakings—including those that pro- to job creation and recovery, but mittee this term and during the 112th tect the public like the Affordable Care America’s growth rate is historically Congress has plainly shown the connec- Act and the implementation thereof, as anemic. From 2010 through 2012, it tion between skyrocketing levels of well as the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Re- averaged barely 2 percent. In the regulation and declining levels of jobs form Act aimed at keeping us back fourth quarter of 2012, growth was just and growth. from the catastrophic days back in 2008 four-tenths of one percent. To make matters worse, it is increas- or 2009 when the world was coming to In the first two quarters of this year, ingly the case that, when Congress re- an end because of derivatives—it takes growth averaged only 1.4 percent ac- fuses to enable the administration’s the implementation of these bills to a cording to the most recent estimates. flawed policies through legislation, the screeching halt, a result that will put These dismal figures translate into administration unilaterally issues new at risk the well-being of millions of deep economic pain for America’s regulations to achieve an end run Americans, both from fiscal health and workers and families. around Congress. physical health. The June 2013 jobs report showed an The REINS Act is one of the most The REINS Act would require that increase of 240,000 in the number of dis- powerful measures we can adopt to put both Houses of Congress pass and the couraged workers, those who have sim- an end to regulation that President sign a joint resolution of ap- ply quit looking for a job out of frus- wrongheadedly imposes the adminis- proval within 70 legislative days before tration or despair. tration’s flawed policies on the Amer- a major rule can take effect. In the The number of people working part- ican people. It achieves that result in House, a committee of jurisdiction time, but who really want full-time the simplest and clearest ways—by re- would have but 17 legislative days to work, passed 8.2 million. That rep- quiring an up-or-down vote by the peo- consider a joint resolution of approval, resents a jump of 322,000 in just 1 ple’s representatives in Congress before after which it would automatically be month. any new major regulation can be im- discharged from the committee and Worst of all, the truest measure of posed on our economy. sent to the full House—certainly not unemployment, the rate that includes Some say the REINS Act will mean enough time to do a good job of review- both discouraged workers and those an end to new major regulation, even ing the regulations. The House must who cannot find a full-time job, con- when regulation is needed. But the consider such a resolution either on tinues to exceed 20 million Americans. REINS Act does not prohibit new the second or fourth Thursday of every That rate rose from 13.8 percent back major regulation. It simply establishes month, assuming that the House is to 14.3 in June. the principle: no major regulation even in session on that Thursday. America’s labor force participation without representation. The bill also defines a ‘‘major rule’’ rate has fallen to levels not seen since By restoring to Members of Congress, as one having at least a $100 million the Carter administration. Median real who are accountable to the American economic impact or having one of a household income, meanwhile, is 5 per- people, the responsibility for America’s number of other economic impacts. In cent lower than in June of 2009, when costliest regulatory decisions, the all, Federal agencies issue about 50 to the recession officially ended. REINS Act provides Congress and, ulti- mately, the people with a much-needed 100 major rules every year. That means b 1800 tool to check the one-way cost ratchet that if the REINS Act had become law Median incomes are supposed to rise turned by the Obama administration this year, there would only be 5 days during economic recoveries, not fall. and Washington’s regulatory bureau- left in 2013 for the House to consider 50 The Obama administration, however, crats. to 100 major rules. And while the other has managed to buck the historical I want to thank the gentleman from side loves gas, as we’ve seen with the farm bill and THUD, they can’t pass it. trend. Worse, median incomes remain 9 Indiana (Mr. YOUNG) for introducing percent below the peak they reached in this legislation, and I urge my col- Given those traps set forth in the January 2008, before the financial cri- leagues to vote for the REINS Act. bill, no major rule would ever go into sis. The President is indeed right: we’re I reserve the balance of my time. effect. This, in turn, threatens agen- not there yet. But what the President Mr. COHEN. Mr. Chairman, I yield cies’ ability to protect Americans’ missed in his speech is that it is his ad- myself such time as I may consume. health, safety, and well-being. It’s a ministration’s policies that are respon- Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong opposi- way of stifling the opportunity to pro- sible for America still remaining so tion to H.R. 367, the REINS Act of 2013. tect Americans. deep in this economic hole. To see how As I noted during our extensive de- Another concern with the REINS Act true that is one only has to look at the bate in the Judiciary Committee on is the influence of industry lobbyists historical record. this bill, it reminds me of the movie over rulemaking would tremendously The current recovery is the weakest ‘‘Groundhog Day.’’ I feel like Bill Mur- increase. K Street would love it. Given on record in the post-World War II era. ray. It’s that day over and over again. the complexity of the rules at issue and The contrast with the recovery Ronald We come back to the same bill. the expedited timeframe for congres- Reagan achieved is particularly stark. We extensively debated this bill in sional consideration, Members would Four-and-a-half years after the reces- the last Congress; we debated bills very instead be bombarded with visits, sion began in 1981, the Reagan adminis- similar to it in this Congress; and, phone calls, and talking points from in- tration, through policies opposite to again, we’re here debating this bill, dustry lobbyists, who would no doubt

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It’s a vote to balance the extent that its proponents are con- spending for jobs programs and, in fact, fa- broad economic interests against the vors big cuts in spending that would likely cerned with Congress’s accountability narrow jurisdiction of individual Fed- lead to further layoffs at all levels of govern- eral agencies. It’s a vote to give the for agency rules, there are already nu- ment. These constraints have led Repub- merous tools at our disposal to shape licans to embrace the idea that government people most affected by regulations a agency rulemaking. For example, Con- regulation is the principal factor holding louder voice in the democratic process. gress can rescind or limit its delega- back employment. They assert that Barack Yesterday, the White House threat- tion authority to an agency if an agen- Obama unleashed a tidal wave of new regula- ened to veto this bill if it passes. In their veto threat, they wrote: cy acts beyond what we intended. Con- tions, which has created uncertainty among gress can also disapprove a rule under businesses and prevents them from investing Maintaining an appropriate allocation of and hiring. responsibility between the two branches is the Congressional Review Act process, He concludes: essential to ensuring that the Nation’s regu- defund enforcement of a rule or an latory system effectively protects public No hard evidence is offered for this claim. agency through its appropriations and health, welfare, safety, and our environment, It is simply asserted as self-evident and re- authorization power, overturn specific while also promoting economic growth, inno- peated throughout the conservative echo vation, competitiveness, and job creation. rules through legislation, and conduct chamber. I couldn’t agree more. That’s exactly regular oversight activity. It’s as if you say it enough, people Second, to the extent that the REINS why I introduced this bill in January. will believe it. For those, like me, who are truly con- Act’s proponents claim that the bill is On the related argument that regula- cerned about maintaining an appro- necessary because the Obama adminis- tions create business uncertainty, Mr. tration has inundated the country with priate allocation of responsibility be- Bartlett has said: tween the two branches, regardless of costly regulations, the facts simply do Regulatory uncertainty is a canard in- not bear this out. Just because you say who occupies the White House, it’s vented by Republicans that allows them to worth noting the executive branch only ‘‘Obama’’ doesn’t mean it’s bad. Most use current economic problems to pursue an Americans like Obama. He’s been elect- agenda supported by the business commu- derives its power and only invokes its ed President twice. nity year in and year out. In other words, it responsibility to issue a given legisla- tion when the legislative branches au- In an op-ed that appeared in the is a simple case of political opportunism, not thorize it to do so, and only in accord- Memphis Commercial Appeal, Doyle a serious effort to deal with high unemploy- ment. ance with legislation passed by Con- McManus cited Cass Sunstein, former gress. director of OIRA, known as the Office That was Bruce Bartlett from the Reagan and George H.W. Bush days. However, this ‘‘allocation of respon- of Information and Regulatory Affairs, sibility’’ has been thrown out of whack who noted that in President Obama’s Susan Dudley, who headed the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs because Congress has taken to the ‘‘first 4 years in office, he has issued habit of passing sweeping, ambiguous fewer new Federal regulations than during the administration of George W. Bush, has been quoted as saying that it laws that leave it to Federal agencies any of the four Presidents who came to sort out the details. This is typi- before him, including Ronald Reagan.’’ is ‘‘hard to know what the real impacts of regulation are.’’ She also stated that cally done for the purpose of rushing Moreover, the op-ed noted that this she was unaware of any ‘‘empirically bills through Congress in order to meet President has revoked ‘‘hundreds of sound way to assess the impact that a political timetable or because certain outmoded rules that produced savings proposed rules have on jobs.’’ Members would prefer to avoid working for government, business, and con- During one of the many hearings held through the controversial details. It’s sumers that will add up to billions.’’ on this issue in the last Congress, the much easier to leave such decisions to Congress has already considered and majority’s own witness clearly de- unaccountable rulemakers, after all. ObamaCare is a great example of this rejected congressional approval bunked the myth that regulations sty- phenomenon. As the minority leader schemes in the past. For instance, mie job creation. Christopher DeMuth, said when she served as Speaker: Chief Justice John Roberts—not ex- with the conservative American Enter- actly a flaming liberal—criticized leg- We have to pass the bill so you can find out prise Institute, stated in his prepared what is in it. islation that was similar to the REINS testimony that ‘‘the focus on jobs . . . It turns out that’s exactly the case. Act back in 1983 when he was an asso- can lead to confusion and regulatory They had to pass the bill so HHS, the ciate White House counsel. In a memo- debates’’ and that ‘‘the employment ef- IRS, and our veritable alphabet soup of randum, he objected that such legisla- fects of regulation, while important, tion would ‘‘hobble agency rulemaking Federal agencies could tell us how the are indeterminate.’’ law would actually work. In fact, we by requiring affirmative congressional The REINS Act is seriously flawed in still don’t know exactly what’s in the assent to all major rules’’ and would its very conception and based on false bill because we’re still waiting on more ‘‘seem to impose excessive burdens on premises that regulation kills jobs. Ul- regulations. the regulatory agencies.’’ timately, it will only serve to need- So before Chief Justice Roberts saved lessly heighten risks to the health and b 1815 the ACA, he spoke out on this legisla- safety—financial and physical—of the If the REINS Act were in place, none tion as well in giving us wise counsel. American people. I strongly urge my of the major regulations that are Finally, the broader premise under- colleagues to join me in opposition to issued for ObamaCare or other sweep- lying the REINS Act—that regulation H.R. 367, which I feel confident will ing laws would take effect until Con- stifles economic growth and job cre- pass this House and meet a timely gress approved them. This would make ation—is simply false. death before it gets to see the light of our regulatory process smarter for a It’s pretty incredible that the pro- day in the Senate. number of reasons—chiefly, because we ponents of antiregulatory bills like the I reserve the balance of my time. currently regulate in silos. REINS Act continue to make this Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Chairman, at Now, when HHS employees are draft- claim in light of the fact there’s abso- this time it is my pleasure to yield 5 ing a regulation about health insur- lutely no credible evidence establishing minutes to the gentleman from Indiana ance, for instance, they narrowly focus the fact that regulations have any sub- (Mr. YOUNG), the sponsor of the legisla- only on insurance. They aren’t too stantive impact on job creation. But do tion. worried about economic growth. If the not just take my word for it. Listen to Mr. YOUNG of Indiana. Mr. Chair- IRS is drafting a regulation on tax col- some respected Republicans and con- man, I rise today in support of H.R. 367, lection, they are likely to focus nar- servatives. the REINS Act. rowly on taxes. They don’t take much

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I thank my friend the House decades ago to protect fami- White House, ‘‘protect public health, from Tennessee, and I thank him for lies who need help putting food on the welfare, safety, and our environment, his able leadership on this bill. table. while also promoting economic growth, Listening to our friends on the other The list of unfinished business con- innovation, competitiveness, and job side of the aisle, I urge them all to re- tinues to grow as we enter the final creation,’’ all at the same time. read Upton Sinclair’s ‘‘The Jungle,’’ days of summer, but where is the ur- So as we learn what’s actually in because that’s where you would take gency to resolve them? I was puzzled to ObamaCare and other laws, why is it us. You would take us to a world in see House Republicans bring up a so- such a bad idea to ensure that indi- which there was no Federal oversight called ‘‘jobs’’ bill that once again pro- vidual, rank-and-file Americans get to of the food supply in America, there vided less infrastructure funding than weigh in, through their elected rep- was no oversight of child labor in we did the previous year in what was resentatives, on the important details America, there was no oversight of called the T-HUD appropriation bill. Of that impact their pocketbooks, con- workplace safety in America. And trag- course it wasn’t a surprise they had to sume their time, and govern countless edies ensued. pull it from the floor in the face of bi- aspects of their daily lives? America’s water, America’s air is partisan opposition. Their parting shot The truth is it’s not a bad idea. In cleaner, more breathable, and healthier of this week will be the 40th attempt to fact, I predict Congress would take the today precisely because of regulation. repeal part or all of ObamaCare. That’s time to more thoroughly and publicly The narrative that all regulation is 40. deliberate about these large ambiguous burdensome—it only entails a cost, it When we return from this ill-timed bills if the regulators didn’t get the never entails a benefit—is absolutely recess, Congress will have just 9 legis- final say. In the end, we would end up false and needs to be rejected by this lative days to reach a deal on keeping with better, clearer legislation in a di- body. the government open for business be- minished role for unelected rule- Sadly, Mr. Chairman, it is once again yond the end of the fiscal year, and by makers. More Americans could stay en- shaping up to be a lost summer for that time we’re going to be bumping up gaged in the entire lawmaking process Congress as a number of issues ripe for against the debt ceiling. We actually and could voice their concerns in a debate—not this one—will be left to managed a bipartisan accord to sus- meaningful way. And politicians would wither on the vine as Members leave pend that debt ceiling earlier this year, be unable to hide behind so-called town for the next 5 weeks. That’s frus- but we haven’t been able to rekindle ‘‘unelected bureaucrats’’ because the trating, after this year began with so that spirit of cooperation. American people could ultimately hold much promise. Mr. Chairman, the American people Congress accountable for the rules I was pleased to be part of a bipar- aren’t taking 5 weeks off like we are, coming out of Washington. tisan coalition that voted for the New and neither should this Congress. We I implore my colleagues to join me in Year’s Day deal to avert the fiscal cliff. can’t afford another lost summer. restoring a measure of accountability A few weeks later, that same bipar- Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Chairman, at to the democratic process. Support this tisan coalition banded together to pro- this time it’s my pleasure to yield 4 bill. vide emergency aid to communities minutes to the gentleman from Ala- The CHAIR. The Committee will rise ravaged by Superstorm Sandy. Thank- bama (Mr. BACHUS), the chairman of informally. fully, our success didn’t stop even the Subcommittee on Regulatory Re- The Speaker pro tempore (Mr. there. We came together again on a bi- form, Commercial and Antitrust Law. ROTHFUS) assumed the chair. partisan basis to reaffirm the strong Mr. BACHUS. The gentleman from f support for the Violence Against Fairfax, Virginia, has just told us that Women Act after it had languished in we have avoided the fiscal cliff. I won- MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE this body because leadership refused to der if our children and grandchildren A message from the Senate by Ms. compromise. can take any comfort in that. I had no Curtis, one of its clerks, announced At that point, people were actually idea that the deficit and the debt had that the Senate has agreed to a concur- beginning to wonder if the 113th Con- gone away. I had been told they were rent resolution of the following title in gress had finally gotten the message— increasing by billions of dollars every which the concurrence of the House is that the American people want us to day. requested: work together to get things done, not We have another difference of opin- S. Con. Res. 22. Concurrent Resolution pro- to just make cheap political points. ion across the aisle. Our colleagues are viding for a conditional adjournment or re- But sadly, that progress was not sus- saying we need more Federal regula- cess of the Senate and an adjournment of the tained. tions—those that are covered by this House of Representatives. The first fissure appeared after the bill that cost $100 million or more. We The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Senate’s adoption of its first budget in on this side of the aisle think that we Committee will resume its sitting. nearly 4 years. I guess my friends on could do well with a few less more reg- f the other side of the aisle, the House ulations. Yes, every President has Republicans, who had repeatedly beat added regulations, every administra- REGULATIONS FROM THE EXECU- up on the other Chamber for not doing tion—and we’re supposed to say that TIVE IN NEED OF SCRUTINY ACT its job with respect to the budget, are that is a good thing? OF 2013 still dumbfounded that they in fact did Regulations today cost $11,000 per The Committee resumed its sitting. pass one because it’s been 4 months and American worker. Now, that’s not Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- they still have yet to appoint Members taxes; that’s not your Social Security; self 30 seconds to set the frame for to the conference committee they that’s not their expense. That is just where we are. claim they wanted. the Federal regulations. Fourteen per- What we’re asking is for all major Then the Senate managed to pass bi- cent of our national income, according rules and regulations to have to be ap- partisan comprehensive immigration to Dr. Douglas Holtz-Eakin, our former proved by both the House and the Sen- reform. Our Republican colleagues may Congressional Budget Office director, ate and signed by the President before talk a good game on immigration, but 14 percent of our national income is they would ever go into effect. That that’s all they’ve done so far here in being absorbed by Federal regulations. message is one of the few things we can the House. Not one of the bills in their Now, the gentleman from Tennessee agree on—the Senate agreed on the piecemeal approach has come to this says there were all these regulations time we can adjourn. That’s about floor for consideration. before, and the Obama administration, what we agree on. Seventeen bills have And just recently, House leaders al- they passed very few regulations. Well, made it through here in 7 months, and lowed extreme partisanship to not only not according to Dr. Holtz-Eakin. He

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The voice of the American peo- Groundhog Day, but we’re another been avoided by responsible policies. ple through their elected representa- half-trillion dollars deeper in Federal This bill comes from the same brain tives should be the determining factor regulations. trust that pulled the bill for transpor- in government regulation, not that of a But let’s talk about one family. Let’s tation funding yesterday. Apparently, beltway bureaucrat. talk about one family and what regula- $4.4 billion in budget cuts is not good I urge adoption of the REINS Act. tions mean to them. One regulation enough for these Republicans. Mr. COHEN. Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 caused American families to pay $20 And now we consider the REINS Act, minutes and 53 seconds to the gen- more for a bronchial dilator. That was a bill that would require Congress to tleman from Connecticut (Mr. COURT- despite the fact that in 1987, in Mon- have the final say on regulations. Stop NEY). treal, there was an accord. And the rea- and think about that. The same House Mr. COURTNEY. Mr. Chairman, I son is, the FDA said we’re not going to Republicans that could not vote to rise today to oppose this misguided allow an ozone-depleting substance to fund transportation now want to have piece of legislation, which would erect come out of these bronchial dilators, so the final say on all major rules. Never new obstacles and red tape to pro- they banned it. And immediately, in mind that Congress already has that tecting American lives. At the outset, let me just reiterate 2008, the cost of these bronchial dila- power under the Congressional Review what Mr. COHEN said earlier in his tors went from $6 and $8 up to as much Act. Never mind that House Repub- opening remarks, which is that Con- as $30. Well, you know what the effect lican leadership tried this same maneu- gress already has the power to dis- of that was? Let me tell you what The ver in 2011. approve any rule through the Congres- New York Times said. The New York b 1830 sional Review Act, through the appro- Times described this as a rough transi- priations process, and through other tion to new asthma inhalers because If Republican leadership truly be- authorizing legislation. several million Americans suddenly lieved in growing the economy and cre- ating jobs, we would have come to- H.R. 367, let’s face it, is essentially were paying $20 more and some an attempt to impose a procedural couldn’t afford it. gether with a grand bargain long ago. We could even vote on job-creating leg- chokehold on protecting American citi- The CHAIR. The time of the gen- zens. I want to talk about one of those tleman has expired. islation to strengthen the middle class. But instead, this Republican Congress proposed rules, which is now pending at Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Chairman, I OSHA, the Occupational Safety and yield 1 additional minute to the gen- insists on voting on a messaging bill that will go absolutely nowhere. Few Health Administration, which is a rule tleman from Alabama. to prevent the continuing litany of Mr. BACHUS. Some couldn’t afford Americans are surprised by yet another Republican leadership failure that has workplace fire and explosions from it, I’ll say to the gentleman from Vir- combustible dust. become par for the course. ginia, the gentleman from Georgia, and Unfortunately, the Rules Committee Mr. Chairman, millions of Americans the gentleman from Tennessee. Several didn’t see fit to allow an amendment are still out of work. As we go back to million Americans were suddenly being offered by Representative GEORGE MIL- our districts over the recess, I hope my forced—some elderly, some children— LER to exclude that rule from the un- to pay $20 more for what had been a $7 Republican colleagues can look into derlying bill. It has been abundantly or $10 item. And you know what hap- the eyes of the poor and the unem- clear for a decade that Federal regu- pened? A lot of them couldn’t afford it, ployed in their communities and say: latory action is needed to prevent com- and there were more asthma attacks ‘‘Don’t worry, I voted for a messaging bustible dust explosions and fires. and there was more bronchitis, and em- bill to deregulate America.’’ In 2003, the Chemical Safety Board physema increased. That was despite Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Chairman, at found that protections to stop these ex- the fact that in Montreal, in 1987, there this time, it’s my pleasure to yield 2 plosions were grossly inadequate. The was an accord that said, number one, minutes on this job-creating legisla- Board identified hundreds of other that substance in a medical inhaler tion to the gentleman from Missouri combustible dust fires and explosions, was essential and was excepted from (Mr. SMITH), a great new member of the causing at least 119 fatalities and 715 the accord because the ozone was im- House Judiciary Committee, injuries over the last 15 years. proving, number one. But number two, Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Thank you, The investigators themselves are not even if you banned all non-industrial Mr. Chairman. alone in demanding action. Tammy discharges of ozone-depleting sub- Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of Miser of Kentucky testified before Con- stances—all of them—it wouldn’t do H.R. 367, the REINS Act of 2013. gress recently about how her brother any good; it would have an insignifi- As a member of the Subcommittee on Shawn was killed in a metal dust fire cant effect. And of the non-industrial Regulatory Reform and a cosponsor, I at an aluminum wheel plant in Hun- discharges, the amount from medical am pleased to see a good reform bill tington, Indiana, in 2003. She told us inhalers was infinitesimal. We denied like REINS come to the floor. Regula- how he was left lying on a smoldering millions of Americans an essential tions impose hundreds of billions of floor after the explosion while alu- health item. dollars—in fact, trillions of dollars—on minum dust burned through his flesh Mr. COHEN. Before I yield to Mr. family farmers and small businesses, and muscle tissue. And each breath JOHNSON, I would say that I could re- which significantly affect our economy caused his internal organs to be burned spond to some of the statements that and job creation in southeast Missouri. even more. the gentleman from Alabama made, Businesses and individuals face an Shawn wasn’t the first to die at work but I won’t do it because I have the uncertain regulatory future, and this this way, and he hasn’t been the last. It highest respect for him. He’s one of the gives them pause as they seek to start has been more than 5 years since the finest Members of this House. or grow their businesses to encourage Imperial Sugar explosion in Georgia, I yield 5 minutes to the gentleman economic growth and create jobs. The an explosion that killed 14 workers. It from Georgia (Mr. JOHNSON). REINS bill adds just a little more cer- caused hundreds of millions of dollars Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speak- tainty to the process. It allows these in damage because an unchecked accu- er, I rise in opposition to H.R. 367, the individuals to hear about regulations mulation of sugar dust ignited and REINS Act. and give input to Congress before they caused a chain of explosions, leveling I have profound concerns with the vote up or down on an agency rule. the plant. REINS Act. This bill would undermine As I travel across Missouri, I always These workplace explosions have not the ability of agencies to protect the run into business owners, family farm- stopped. There have been 49 major com- public interest. It is a continuation of ers, and individuals who have felt the bustible dust fires or explosions that the majority’s obstructionist approach sting of government and their over- have killed 18 and injured 131 workers that led to sequestration. reach, with the over 170,000 pages of since Imperial Sugar.

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Each of the five million jobs. address, we don’t want to tackle the left behind a wife and child; one had These rules are written by unelected big issues, Mr. Chairman, because four children under 11, another became elites with very little accountability to they’re too controversial; let the bu- a grandfather the day before he was individual citizens across my district reaucrats do it. That’s not the way to killed. in western Pennsylvania, from Ellwood run a government, that’s not a way to Widows have called on their govern- City to Lower Burrell to Somerset. run this branch of government, and ment to protect them, and that’s where The REINS Act requires your elected that’s not the way to run this House. OSHA comes in. In 2009, OSHA finally representatives to be more accountable It’s time this body starts doing its started work on a rule to reduce the for regulations. Very simply, if the reg- second and equally important constitu- risk of these explosions. There will be ulations will cost Americans more than tional duty, and that is oversight of small business panels, risk assess- $100 million, then Congress has to vote the executive branch. The REINS Act, ments, public hearings, and plenty of on it. Good regulations will be ap- again, helps us do that in large meas- opportunities for comments. proved, and others will not. But your ure. For that reason, I urge my col- Despite the clear need to move for- representative will have to declare a leagues to support this bill. ward, this bill would give special inter- position, and you can hold them ac- Mr. COHEN. I would like to yield 5 ests a new way to block needed protec- countable for their votes. minutes to the gentlewoman from tions, and they are already lining up to Mr. Chairman, the REINS Act makes Houston, Texas (Ms. JACKSON LEE), kill a rule they dislike. sense to me, it makes sense to my con- home of Archie Bell and the Drells. The sad truth is that the underlying stituents in western Pennsylvania, and (Ms. JACKSON LEE asked and was bill is nothing more than an effort to I encourage my colleagues to support given permission to revise and extend put the powerful above the lives and the bill. her remarks.) Ms. JACKSON LEE. I thank the gen- limbs of working families and their Mr. COHEN. Mr. Chairman, I con- tleman from Tennessee for his distin- widows. tinue to reserve the balance of my guished leadership and friendship, and I urge my colleagues to vote down time. the chairman of the full committee, be- this bill. Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Chairman, cause I believe that it is fair to have a If I have another few seconds, I just may I ask how much time is remaining difference of opinion. It is also fair to want to say we are now hours away on each side? say that there are times when we have from a 5-week recess. 640,000 DOD civil- The CHAIR. The gentleman from Vir- a great opportunity to work together. ian employees are looking at Congress, 1 ginia has 11 ⁄2 minutes. The gentleman I believe the gentleman mentioned asking why they should be furloughed 1 from Tennessee has 10 ⁄2 minutes. my tenure on the Judiciary Com- for the next 8 weeks, losing 20 percent Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Chairman, at mittee, so let me document for my col- of their pay, some of whom are doing this time, it is my pleasure to yield 2 leagues: the REINS Act goes around critical work for our national security, minutes to the gentleman from Indiana and around and around and around. It and yet not once in the over 200 days OKITA (Mr. R ). is constantly repeated and reintro- since this Congress was sworn in, has Mr. ROKITA. I thank the chair for duced, and it constantly fails. the governing majority brought a bill yielding me time. For the new Members, my friends on to this floor to turn off sequester and Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of the the other side of the aisle who are make sure that these people who are REINS Act, and I rise in support of the standing up and talking about what a doing critical work for our national se- man who introduced it, my friend and great impact this would have, they are curity can do their job. That’s what we colleague from Indiana, Mr. YOUNG. using old data and misinterpretation, I want to start out by addressing should be focused on. We should cancel for there is no real documentation that something the gentleman from Ten- the recess, turn off sequester, and end the REINS Act is going to stop $1.5 nessee debated and talked about just a the endless debate about bills that are trillion in excess cost. In fact, the au- little bit earlier. He said that ‘‘we headed nowhere. thors of the study that my friends are don’t get anything done here.’’ I would Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Chairman, at using—the study was assessed by the like to take some opposition to that. this time, it is my pleasure to yield 2 Congressional Research Service. minutes to the gentleman from Penn- Just this week, we solved in a perma- I know when I speak to the American sylvania (Mr. ROTHFUS). nent fashion, Mr. Chairman, the stu- people and my colleagues they want to Mr. ROTHFUS. Mr. Chairman, I rise dent loan situation. We didn’t do it debunk all of this procedure and say in strong support of the REINS Act. with Democratic-inspired price fixing; ‘‘enough is enough.’’ But the CRS The REINS Act is needed, frankly, we tied it to the market. Now, it’s true showed that the study was flawed, but because for decades now Congress has it was very much a Republican bill more importantly, the author said: abdicated its responsibility for law- when it left this House, then it was ‘‘We never intended for this to deter- making to unelected Federal elites in wisely adopted by the Senate in agree- mine benefits to regulation. Our stud- the executive branch. They often cre- ment last week, and it came back over ies have nothing to do with it.’’ ate overbearing regulations that stifle here for a final vote 99 percent the We cannot document the $1.5 trillion innovation, reduce productivity, pre- same as it left. That’s getting some- or the billions of dollars that our vent businesses from growing and add- thing done. That is real. friends say that they’re going to lose. ing jobs, and increase prices on every- But let’s take the gentleman’s point They know full well that there is a pro- thing from gasoline to groceries. Don’t a little bit further. Let’s say some- cedure of disapproval that Congress get me wrong; some regulations are times we don’t get something done; can respond to the needs and the ques- good and necessary, but they come let’s say sometimes we don’t agree. tions of the American public. with substantial cost, and there is not The gentleman’s solution is to let the enough accountability for them. unelected, unaccountable, nameless, b 1845 I would look forward to voting for faceless bureaucrats handle it, who What they do not tell you is that this good regulations, and I would think my aren’t directly elected by anybody. procedure—oh, I hate to talk about it. colleagues across the aisle would also That is an abdication of the constitu- Please let me apologize. If you hear it, look forward to voting for good regula- tional duty of this House, of this your eyes will roll back in your head, tions and taking credit for them. At branch of government. It is our duty to for what has to happen now is that the this moment, however, the Obama ad- make the laws; it is our duty to make agency is doing its work. The DOD, ministration has regulations in the the rules. And not only is it our duty Health and Human Services, the De- pipeline that could cost the American to debate and pass legislation—hope- partment of Education are doing their people more than $50 billion. The Com- fully not every time with our names on work under existing law. They are try- petitive Enterprise Institute estimates it—but it’s also our constitutional duty ing to work on clean air and clean

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Mr. Chairman, since 1996, the dis- lican Rules Committee, so that babies Mr. Chairman, the reason we had to approval process described by the gen- who need safe cribs and toys now have reassess the Army Corps of Engineers tlewoman from Texas has succeeded to have this happen. Unless both and have a regulatory scheme is that just one time. During that time, tens Houses of Congress pass a joint resolu- we lost almost 1,000-plus individuals in of thousands of regulations have been tion—let me tell you how long that Hurricane Katrina. It wasn’t the hurri- passed; and if people think that all but might take—2 years, 3 years, five ses- cane that had come through; it was the one of them were just fine, I would sug- sions, who knows—and then such rule dam that broke. I know it well because gest it’s just the opposite. It’s the proc- within a fixed 70-legislative-day period, I walked those streets of the Ninth ess right now—the inability of the Con- it kicks over into the next Congress. In Ward, and I saw the babies’ shoes and gress to rein in regulations that are the meantime, babies’ heads are driven the clothing hanging on closets and the out of control—which is lacking, and through cribs. whole area that was literally destroyed that’s why we need the REINS Act, so Those of us who are mothers know and that killed 1,000 people. that regulations that cost more than that era. It hasn’t stopped. Each time, It’s the regulatory structure of what $100 million come back to the Congress you have to look at the technology of kind of oversight was given, what regu- for approval. cribs—or of toys that they choke on— latory structure the Army Corps was It is now my pleasure to yield 2 min- and be able to discern how newborns working under, what oversight they utes to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. are impacted. The Consumer Product gave, what the regulation period was in FARENTHOLD), a distinguished member Safety Commission can’t effectively which they had to review these kinds of the Judiciary Committee and the put a regulation in. Mothers under- of structures around America. Then vice chairman of the Subcommittee on stand that. Can you imagine a resolu- people wanted us to get in and get Regulatory Reform, Commercial and tion of two Houses of Congress? Right something accomplished. So I am just Antitrust Law. now, we can’t even get a budget resolu- perplexed that there is no evidence Mr. FARENTHOLD. Mr. Chairman, I tion going forward. whatsoever that this will create jobs, want to address, too, what my col- I will tell you what the American and it does not answer, by any means, league from Houston, Texas, just said. people want us to do. It’s not the how this government can work better. I love clean air, clean water, safe REINS Act, which goes around and I started to say to the gentleman working places as much as she does; around. I think it was in the 112th Con- from Tennessee that we all love this but we’ve got a government now that, gress and in the 111th Congress. We are country—we pledge allegiance to the instead of working with the people and now in the 113th, and we will do it in flag in our schools and in this body— with industry, is working against the 114th. It does not save money. The and I wish my friends on the other side them. The trust in our government is American people want a solution-based of the aisle would find some other way at an all-time low. Scandal after scan- budgeting process. They want us to go that we could work together. They talk dal is plaguing the government. We back to the budget reconciliation. about Obama administration regula- have got to get people who are ac- They want us to stop laying off, as my tions. My friends, they have been sub- countable in charge of those regula- good friend from Connecticut said, mitting this over and over again. These tions, not unelected bureaucrats who hardworking Defense workers, hard- regulations have been carried forward are writing regulations that only in working Homeland Security workers, the history of the Review Act have hardworking Department of Education from the Bush administration. This is been overturned one time. Ergonomic workers, who are trying to help this not from the Obama administration. Let me close by saying that I want furniture was the only time that was country be better. They want us to re- clean air, that I want clean water, that able to work. duce the deficit. I will raise my hand I want our babies to be safe in their What I want to talk about is the Con- for that. That is a good thing. They cribs and playpens. I am appalled that stitution. want us to create jobs, and they want The Constitution granted this body— us to be fair to the middle class. they put this legislation on the floor as I come from Texas. One of the worst something new when this is as old as the House of Representatives—and our disasters ever to occur was in West, Methuselah and, I might say, has lim- colleagues across the Capitol, the Sen- Texas—the tragedy and the devasta- ited value. As we would say in Texas, ate, the legislative power in this coun- tion of the loss of our fellow Americans it’s something that would be very try to write laws and make rules that in an explosion that should not have doubtful. I’ll leave it at that because the American people must abide by. happened. What was the cry? What was we usually talk Texan in Texas, and Now, for a variety of reasons, past Con- the Federal Government doing? What I’m not there now. gresses have delegated this part. I was the regulatory scheme in order to What I will tell you is that we have mean, it makes sense. I don’t know prevent whatever ignited that terrible ways of explaining how things are not how many parts per billion of whatever tragedy to see the loss of first respond- relevant. This is not relevant, and it substance in water is safe and what ers? does not equate to a State legislature isn’t. I don’t know how many feet high The Federal Government is an um- at all. This is for the United States of a barrier needs to be to keep our work- brella on a rainy day. Fix the problems America. You cannot put the REINS ers safe. We’ve given this authority to of regulation one by one. If there is one Act in place and talk about jobs. I sim- our regulatory agencies. Yet, under that is undermining small businesses, ply ask that we defeat this bill and this President in particular—and even we are happy to do the disapproval pass these amendments that have been under past Presidents—these agencies process, and you can be assured that offered by Democrats, who want to have seized that power and have writ- the voices of the American people will make sure that we address the question ten more and more burdensome regula- cry out. I can tell you that there is no of the American people. tions that go beyond the intent of this proof—no legitimacy, no documenta- I leave this podium by saying to the body. tion—but anecdotal stories of, I hate gentleman from Tennessee: Is it ludi- Before we burden the American peo- the Federal Government. I don’t hate crous to place as a responsibility of the ple with expensive, burdensome and in- the Federal Government. I pledge alle- Congress a 70-day window for two trusive regulations, the American peo- giance to this great flag and to this Houses to pass a resolution when we ple have a right to have their elected great Nation. I love my country. did not and were not able to pass a stu- officials vote on it. This is how we are Therefore, I understand that it is the dent loan effort for months and starting to reclaim some of the power umbrella on a rainy day. months, which, by the way, was made that past Congresses have given away The Acting CHAIR. The time of the better by Senate Democrats? Is it rea- and are bringing it back to where our gentlewoman has expired. sonable? Founding Fathers rightfully intended—

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We rules that they come up with have ab- derivatives here in this Congress. will approve it if it’s good, and we will solutely nothing to do with improving So I would ask that we vote ‘‘no,’’ disapprove it if it’s bad. That’s our job. the quality of people’s health. that we protect the American public, That’s what we were sent here to do What it has to do with is ramming and that we respect the system that we and, with our salaries, what we are through a radical agenda that they have had for so many years for safety paid to do. can’t pass through Congress, and if and health. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. CONAWAY). Congress can’t pass it—the publicly I yield back the balance of my time. The time of the gentleman has expired. elected body of the United States Gov- b 1900 Mr. GOODLATTE. It is my pleasure ernment—then you shouldn’t go to yield an additional minute to the through the back door and have some Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Chairman, I gentleman from Texas. unelected bureaucrat try to ram that yield myself such time as I may con- Mr. FARENTHOLD. Thank you very through on this country and cause a sume. much. devastating impact on jobs. A year and a half ago, the President Mr. Chairman, I just want to wrap up There have been over 130 different of the United States came to give his by saying that this really is a problem. major rules under the Obama adminis- State of the Union address here in the Elected officials are not making the tration having a $70 billion impact on House Chamber and stood at the po- rules. There is no accountability, and families in this country. With that $70 dium just below where you’re standing it’s going to be hard for us to do it. billion of impact that’s going to cost right now. He had a long list of legisla- This is the first step in bringing the families more money for food, for en- tive items he wanted the Congress to power back to the people and to their ergy—for everything they do— pass. At the conclusion of it he said, If elected Representatives. The REINS shouldn’t they have to come before the you don’t do it, I will. I’m para- Act is a commonsense way to hold gov- public bodies here in Congress and phrasing, of course. The question that ernment accountable and to start to state the case? If it’s such a good rule, many of us had was: By what authority rebuild that trust that the American what are they afraid of? Why don’t in the United States Constitution does people have lost in Washington, D.C. they want that transparency? the President of the United States have That is what is good for America, and It’s because they don’t want the the ability to do something that he has I urge my colleagues to support the transparency. They want to ram come to the Congress to ask to be REINS Act. through the radical agenda, and the passed legislatively and to tell us, if we Mr. COHEN. Mr. Chairman, I would REINS Act just puts a stop to the don’t do it, he’s going to do it himself reserve what few precious minutes and unelected bureaucrats from doing it. in the executive branch? seconds I may have left, and I would Mr. COHEN. I continue to reserve the Well, the way he does it, when he’s like to be informed of how many pre- balance of my time. not stopped by lawsuits and other cious minutes and seconds I have. Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Chairman, I means, is he simply has regulations The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman believe all of the speakers on our side passed to accomplish those objectives. from Tennessee has 2 minutes remain- have spoken. I reserve the right to You know what? Thousands of regula- ing. close, and at this time, I await the gen- tions are passed every Congress com- Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Chairman, it tleman’s actions. Then I will be happy pared to a few hundred laws that are is my pleasure to yield 2 minutes to to close. passed. All we’re asking here today is the gentleman from Louisiana (Mr. I reserve the balance of my time. that for those regulations that cost the SCALISE). Mr. COHEN. I yield myself the bal- American people $100 million or more, Mr. SCALISE. I thank the gentleman ance of my time. that they have to come back here and from Virginia for yielding and for Mr. Chairman, we have had a good be approved by the Congress rather bringing this bill forward. discussion on this bill. Indeed, it is than have executive fiat control that. Mr. Chairman, I am a strong sup- ‘‘Groundhog Day’’ as we have had it so This is the representative democracy porter of the REINS Act. If you look at many times. We’ve just gone around here in the House of Representatives why we are bringing this bill forward, and around. and in the United States Senate. This it is because of the onslaught of radical It is amazing that this body, which I is the people’s House. We have the au- regulations that have been coming am so proud to serve in, has popularity thority to pass laws, and we definitely from this Obama administration for ratings amongst the American public are concerned about the welfare and the last 41⁄2 years. of less than 10 percent because of the well-being of our American people. But Every time I go back home and talk ineffectiveness of the House to work when we add trillions of dollars in to small business owners in my dis- with the Senate and get anything done. costs to the expenses of American fam- trict, the biggest impediment that they Yet here we are, trying to give this ilies, $11,000 per family, that’s a stun- tell me they have to creating more body more power over the safety and ning thing to think about what money jobs—the biggest impediment—is the health—fiscal and physical—of the could have been spent on other things. rules and regulations coming down American public. Yes, of course, some of those regula- from the Federal Government. If you One of the gentlemen spoke and said, tions are necessary, but many of them look at what the REINS Act does, it I don’t know how tall something has to are not. Many of them needlessly add doesn’t stop those rules and regula- be—a dam. I don’t know. cost and create an ever-growing bu- tions. It just says, if these rules and Of course he doesn’t know. You leave reaucracy in the executive branch. We regulations are so important and have it to the experts. We pass laws. We in- need to have ways to rein that in. a $100 million impact on our economy, struct the agencies to come up with The most effective way to do that is shouldn’t they come before Congress reasonable rules and regulations be- to start with the largest regulation. and have to state their cases? I mean, cause they know how to build dams Many people would say, well, we should what are you so afraid of in coming be- and know how to have airplanes that do it for all regulations. That ought to fore the public body and having trans- you can get off of in case of a crash and be our objective, to make it very clear parency? save people’s lives and how to have that we do not want to see regulations President Obama said he was going fire-retardant seats and deal with other passed that are ineffective, that are to be the most transparent President safety issues. There are abundant safe- needless, that add costs. Starting with ever. Yet he has got these bureaucrats ty issues for the American public. those that cost more than $100 million, who want to go behind closed doors and This is a bad idea. It is an idea that it is absolutely appropriate for the come up with rules and regulations. We will not create jobs. It will hurt the elected representatives of the people to have had hearings on some of this American public. It will hurt safety have the final say on whether those

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:35 Oct 04, 2014 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD13\RECFILES\H01AU3.REC H01AU3 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H5314 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE August 1, 2013 regulations are, indeed, what the Con- Regulations from the Executive in Need of will make it nearly impossible for many new gress intended when they passed the Scrutiny Act. I oppose this legislation, as I did regulations to go into effect. underlying laws upon which those reg- in 2011, and urge my colleagues to vote It does this by imposing impossibly unreal- ulations are based. That’s all we ask in against it. This bill is an attack on our govern- istic deadlines by which Congress must con- this legislation. It is reasonable. The ment’s basic ability to enforce laws that pro- sider and pass exceedingly complex and tech- American people want it. This Con- tect public health and the environment. Every nical regulations in order for such regulations gress should pass it. major law requires enforcement by the execu- to take effect. I yield back the balance of my time. tive branch of government, and enforcement Under H.R. 367, Congress would have only Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Chair, I strongly requires agencies to write regulations that ex- 70 legislative days within which to act after it support of the REINS Act. plain and make public how that agency is receives a major rule. The American people today face an on- going to enforce the law. This is how legisla- Now, let us put this in some perspective. slaught of unnecessary Federal regulations. tion is implemented. This bill would require Over the past few years, the average number From the President’s health care law to the both the House and the Senate to vote on of major rules promulgated each year is about never-ending list of EPA rules, government every major regulation before that regulation 85. regulation has become a barrier to economic can be enforced, providing only seventy days In 2010, for instance, 94 major rules were growth and job creation. to do so. This allows Congress to effectively issued. But keep in mind the following fact: Congress hears from employers daily about veto any legislation we have already passed, there were just 116 legislative days in the the threat of Federal regulations to their busi- simply by taking no action and keeping agen- House during 2010. nesses. These employers are rightly con- cies from moving forward with implementation. Worse yet, the bill restricts the days on cerned about the cost of compliance that regu- Agencies will not be able to enforce new laws which these major rules may be considered in lations impose on their businesses. Overly or complete updates to regulations as required the House, which—for last year—would have burdensome regulation diverts limited money been just 10 days. and resources away from business investment by existing laws, such as the Clean Air Act. We do not need to extend Congress’s dys- Assuming there is just an average number and expansion to meet the government’s de- function to the rest of the federal government. of major rules, the House would have to con- mands. This harms the ability of business I strongly oppose H.R. 367 and urge my col- sider an average of 8 separate major rules on owners to create more jobs and boost local leagues to do the same. each of those days. economies. That should motivate us to take Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Mr. Chair, I rise And, if the REINS Act were to become law action today. today, there would be only 5 days left in 2013 Rather than halt its efforts to expand gov- today as a proud original cosponsor of H.R. 367, the Regulations from the Executive in on which the House could consider the merits ernment, the administration seeks to use the of major rules. regulatory agencies to accomplish what it can- Need of Scrutiny—or REINS—Act. Far too much authority has been delegated Under H.R. 367, there is just no way Con- not get approved by Congress. The REINS to federal agencies, leading to a lack of ac- gress could possibly have the time to consider Act ensures that Congress has the final say all the major rules issued during the year. over whether Washington will impose major countability and massive Executive overreach through regulation. According to current proce- And, if Congress fails to act within this man- new regulations on the American economy. datory time frame, the regulation cannot be Specifically, the bill establishes a procedure dure, major rules promulgated by agencies take effect unless Congress passes and the considered until the next Congress. for Congress to approve all new major regula- Even Chief Justice John Roberts criticized a President signs a joint resolution disapproving tions proposed by the administration. prior iteration of the REINS Act back in 1983. them under the Congressional Review Act. The President himself has expressed the He said that such legislation would ‘‘hobbl[e] The Obama Administration has abused this risks that excessive regulations pose to our agency rulemaking by requiring affirmative process time and time again to bypass the economy. He has called for reviews of existing Congressional assent to all major rules’’ and legislative branch to regulate what it cannot regulations to provide relief. He has also made would ‘‘seem to impose excessive burdens on legislate, with $50 billion in new rules pro- a commitment to make the regulatory process the regulatory agencies.’’ posed this year alone and the overall cost of more transparent. However, the President has The bottom line is that the bill would at least the current regulatory burden coming in at failed to deliver on these promises. Instead, significantly delay rulemaking and at worst $1.8 trillion. the Obama administration has proposed four bring it to a halt. At a time when nearly 12 million Americans times the number of major regulations than Avoiding undue delay in rulemaking is im- are searching for work, the Obama Adminis- the previous administration over the same portant because strong regulation is vital to tration continues to burden the economy with time period. protecting Americans in nearly every aspect of cumbersome, bureaucratic regulations that It is time for Congress to reverse this harm- their lives. ful trend in overregulation. The REINS Act harm small businesses and hamper economic According to the Government Accountability holds the administration accountable for its un- growth. To make matters worse, this Adminis- Office, if the REINS Act were in effect now it justified regulatory assault on job creators. It tration has made a habit out of ignoring the would delay or possibly derail at least 32 guarantees that Congress, not unelected bu- legal obligation to transparency in the regu- major proposed regulations issued this year reaucrats, will be the final arbiter of all new latory process. The constant flow of regula- and 68 such rules issued last year. major regulatory costs. tions has led to uncertainty and a lack of over- Among other things, these proposed regula- The American people want job creation and sight, and Americans deserve a government tions pertain to: economic growth, not more regulation. The that is truly accountable to the people. reimbursement rates for end-stage renal dis- REINS Act reins in out-of-control Federal reg- Mr. Chair, H.R. 367 would restore Congres- ease Medicare providers; ulations that burden the economy. sional accountability by requiring Congress payments to primary care physicians under I thank Mr. YOUNG of Indiana for introducing and the President to approve major rules— the Vaccines for Children Program; this important legislation and I thank Chairman those with an impact on the economy of more various Federal student loan programs; GOODLATTE for taking up the REINS Act. than $100 million—before they can be en- the Justice Department’s National Standards Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Chair, as an admin- forced, thereby allowing a means to stem the to prevent, detect, and respond to prison rape; istrator and policymaker at the local, state, flow of unnecessary, complex, and ineffective meal requirements for the National School and federal levels, I have often seen the value regulations. Congress has the right and re- Lunch Program under the Healthy, Hunger- of common-sense regulations that save lives. sponsibility to exercise rigorous oversight over Free Kids Act of 2010; I have also seen the challenges associated the rulemaking process to ensure that we re- the Transportation Department’s Certified with cumbersome regulations that are difficult duce needless and excessive regulatory bur- Medical Examiners National Registry; to navigate. However, in my experience, regu- dens, protect current jobs, and promote future Labor Department Standards for H–2B lations tend to be less stringent than nec- growth. I urge my colleagues to support H.R. Aliens in the United States; essary rather than overly strict. There are 367. the subsistence allowance for veterans ways to make regulation more efficient and Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Chair, I rise in strong under the Vocational Rehabilitation and Em- easier to navigate, but we must do so in a opposition to H.R. 367, the ‘‘Regulations from ployment Program; and the Patent and Trade- way that protects public health, maintains our the Executive in Need of Need of Scrutiny mark Office’s proposal setting and adjusting environmental protections, and ensures fair Act.’’ patent fees. market interactions. Without question, this bill will have dan- And, this is just a small sample of the many For the second time in less than two years, gerous consequences for all Americans by kinds of protections that the REINS Act would today Congress is considering H.R. 367, the creating an unworkable approval process that jeopardize. I could go on and on.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:35 Oct 04, 2014 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD13\RECFILES\H01AU3.REC H01AU3 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE August 1, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5315 This explains why nearly 70 consumer ment of regulations with which the industry cessively delegated its constitutional charge groups, environmental organizations, labor does not want to comply. while failing to conduct appropriate oversight unions, and other entities, strenuously oppose The current system of administrative agen- and retain accountability for the content of the laws it passes. By requiring a vote in Congress, this bill. cies of the federal government began more the REINS Act will result in more carefully Likewise, the Administration issued a than 100 years ago, and developed through drafted and detailed legislation, an improved strongly worded veto threat against this bill. It the 20th century. It was codified in its present regulatory process, and a legislative branch that warns that H.R. 367 ‘‘would delay and, in form in the Administrative Procedures Act. The is truly accountable to the American people for many cases, thwart implementation of statu- REINS Act guts this precedent, and replaces the laws imposed upon them. tory mandates and execution of duly-enacted it with insurmountable hurdles. SEC. 3. CONGRESSIONAL REVIEW OF AGENCY laws, create business uncertainty, undermine Congress already has the power to stop RULEMAKING. much-needed protections of the American regulations if extreme circumstances dictate Chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: public, and cause unnecessary confusion.’’ under the Congressional Review Act. The Finally, H.R. 367 will give anti-regulatory in- REINS Act requires agencies to submit new ‘‘CHAPTER 8—CONGRESSIONAL REVIEW OF AGENCY RULEMAKING terests yet another opportunity to derail rule- final rules to Congress for review, delaying the ‘‘Sec. making. effective date of those rules to permit Con- ‘‘801. Congressional review. Major rules are the product of an intensive, gress to block them, and establishes a fast- ‘‘802. Congressional approval procedure for multi-year process, based on extensive input track process for legislation proposed to over- major rules. received from the public and affected entities rule a regulation. ‘‘803. Congressional disapproval procedure for through a notice and comment period. The bill would make it virtually impossible nonmajor rules. Agencies often spend many months, if not ‘‘804. Definitions. for an approval resolution to pass because it ‘‘805. Judicial review. years, to perfect theses rules based on feed- does not entirely prohibit a filibuster. Since the ‘‘806. Exemption for monetary policy. back from these sources and their own exper- bill does not clearly prohibit a filibuster in the ‘‘807. Effective date of certain rules. tise. Senate, more specifically it does not prohibit a ‘‘§ 801. Congressional review Under the bill’s short-circuited process, how- filibuster on a motion to take up a matter, it ‘‘(a)(1)(A) Before a rule may take effect, the ever, Congress will not realistically be able to would empower a few, or even one Senator, Federal agency promulgating such rule shall second-guess the merits of these rules. to block regulations. submit to each House of the Congress and to the Instead, we in Congress will be bombarded The legislation gives Congress a short 70- Comptroller General a report containing— with visits, phone calls, and talking points from day window to approve a regulation, and if ei- ‘‘(i) a copy of the rule; industry lobbyists and well-funded special in- ‘‘(ii) a concise general statement relating to ther chamber fails to do so during that time the rule; terests that can use every resource available period, the regulation is deemed to have been ‘‘(iii) a classification of the rule as a major or to persuade us of the validity of their views. rejected, and Congress is barred from subse- nonmajor rule, including an explanation of the Superficially, it may seem like a good idea quently voting to approve the regulation or one classification specifically addressing each cri- to make Congress the final arbiter of all signifi- ‘‘substantially similar’’ to it for the remainder of teria for a major rule contained within sections cant regulatory decisions. After all, Members that Congress. The 70-day requirement will 804(2)(A), 804(2)(B), and 804(2)(C); of Congress are elected and regulators are ‘‘(iv) a list of any other related regulatory ac- make it next to impossible for any regulations tions intended to implement the same statutory not. to be approved. But realistically, we simply lack the expertise provision or regulatory objective as well as the Resolutions approving regulations would individual and aggregate economic effects of and resources to make the requisite prudential first have to be cleared by committees. The those actions; and decisions about the bona fides of these rules, vast majority of bills introduced in Congress ‘‘(v) the proposed effective date of the rule. particularly given the limited time frame we die in committee, and there is no reason to ‘‘(B) On the date of the submission of the re- have to act under the bill. believe that new regulations wouldn’t suffer port under subparagraph (A), the Federal agen- An example of how this legislation would cy promulgating the rule shall submit to the the same fate. Comptroller General and make available to each work: Claims about so-called ‘‘job-killing’’ regula- I recently introduced H.R. 2480, the Nurse House of Congress— tions are a fabrication, a reiteration of the ‘‘(i) a complete copy of the cost-benefit anal- and Health Care Worker Protection Act of same doomsday rhetoric that has been used ysis of the rule, if any; 2013, which would require the Occupational to oppose virtually every major step forward ‘‘(ii) the agency’s actions pursuant to sections Safety and Health Administration to promul- for health and safety. In actuality, the REINS 603, 604, 605, 607, and 609 of this title; gate a regulation that protects our caretakers Act is about giving representatives of industry ‘‘(iii) the agency’s actions pursuant to sec- from debilitating injuries. Nursing professionals tions 202, 203, 204, and 205 of the Unfunded more opportunities to kill regulations they find Mandates Reform Act of 1995; and and health care aids have among the highest inconvenient, posing a great detriment to pub- rates of back, neck, and shoulder injuries of ‘‘(iv) any other relevant information or re- lic safety and health. quirements under any other Act and any rel- any profession, due to the trauma of lifting, The Acting CHAIR. All time for gen- evant Executive orders. supporting, and repositioning patients. eral debate has expired. ‘‘(C) Upon receipt of a report submitted under Through a straightforward regulation that pro- Pursuant to the rule, the bill shall be subparagraph (A), each House shall provide motes safe patient handling practices, includ- considered for amendment under the 5- copies of the report to the chairman and rank- ing the use of mechanical devices, this regula- ing member of each standing committee with ju- minute rule. risdiction under the rules of the House of Rep- tion could save, millions of dollars each year, The amendment in the nature of a and countless years of experience. resentatives or the Senate to report a bill to substitute recommended by the Com- amend the provision of law under which the Now even if the House and Senate pass mittee on the Judiciary, printed in the rule is issued. H.R. 2480 and the experts with OSHA develop bill, as modified by the amendment ‘‘(2)(A) The Comptroller General shall provide the proper standards to prevent these debili- printed in part A of House Report 113– a report on each major rule to the committees of tating injuries, under the REINS Act, any re- 187, shall be considered read. jurisdiction by the end of 15 calendar days after sulting regulations would have to be assessed The text of the amendment in the na- the submission or publication date. The report of the Comptroller General shall include an as- by Congress and voted on in a short time ture of a substitute is as follows: frame. Let’s be honest, who in this body know sessment of the agency’s compliance with proce- about ergonomics and the technical aspects of H.R. 367 dural steps required by paragraph (1)(B) and an Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- assessment of whether the major rule imposes a nurse’s day to day job? any new limits or mandates on private-sector Accordingly, I strongly urge my colleagues resentatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, activity. to join me in opposing this seriously flawed ‘‘(B) Federal agencies shall cooperate with the bill. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Comptroller General by providing information Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas. Congress This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Regulations relevant to the Comptroller General’s report From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of under subparagraph (A). adopted the current system over a hundred 2013’’. years ago because it recognized the necessity ‘‘(3) A major rule relating to a report sub- SEC. 2. PURPOSE. mitted under paragraph (1) shall take effect of assigning the job of crafting appropriate The purpose of this Act is to increase account- upon enactment of a joint resolution of approval regulations to the scientific, economic, legal, ability for and transparency in the Federal reg- described in section 802 or as provided for in the and other experts in agencies. The REINS Act ulatory process. Section 1 of article I of the rule following enactment of a joint resolution of is an extreme departure from current proce- United States Constitution grants all legislative approval described in section 802, whichever is dures designed only to stymie the develop- powers to Congress. Over time, Congress has ex- later.

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On the second and fourth to a major rule is not enacted within the period ‘‘(C) includes after its resolving clause only Thursdays of each month it shall be in order at provided in subsection (b)(2), then a joint reso- the following (with blanks filled as appro- any time for the Speaker to recognize a Member lution of approval relating to the same rule may priate): ‘That Congress approves the rule sub- who favors passage of a joint resolution that not be considered under this chapter in the same mitted by lll relating to lll.’; and has appeared on the calendar for at least 5 leg- Congress by either the House of Representatives ‘‘(D) is introduced pursuant to paragraph (2). islative days to call up that joint resolution for or the Senate. ‘‘(2) After a House of Congress receives a re- immediate consideration in the House without ‘‘(b)(1) A major rule shall not take effect un- port classifying a rule as major pursuant to sec- intervention of any point of order. When so less the Congress enacts a joint resolution of ap- tion 801(a)(1)(A)(iii), the majority leader of that called up a joint resolution shall be considered proval described under section 802. House (or his or her respective designee) shall as read and shall be debatable for 1 hour equal- ‘‘(2) If a joint resolution described in sub- introduce (by request, if appropriate) a joint res- ly divided and controlled by the proponent and section (a) is not enacted into law by the end of olution described in paragraph (1)— an opponent, and the previous question shall be 70 session days or legislative days, as applicable, ‘‘(A) in the case of the House of Representa- considered as ordered to its passage without in- beginning on the date on which the report re- tives, within three legislative days; and tervening motion. It shall not be in order to re- ferred to in section 801(a)(1)(A) is received by ‘‘(B) in the case of the Senate, within three consider the vote on passage. If a vote on final Congress (excluding days either House of Con- session days. passage of the joint resolution has not been gress is adjourned for more than 3 days during ‘‘(3) A joint resolution described in paragraph taken by the third Thursday on which the a session of Congress), then the rule described in (1) shall not be subject to amendment at any Speaker may recognize a Member under this that resolution shall be deemed not to be ap- stage of proceeding. subsection, such vote shall be taken on that ‘‘(b) A joint resolution described in subsection proved and such rule shall not take effect. day. ‘‘(c)(1) Notwithstanding any other provision (a) shall be referred in each House of Congress ‘‘(f)(1) If, before passing a joint resolution de- of this section (except subject to paragraph (3)), to the committees having jurisdiction over the scribed in subsection (a), one House receives a major rule may take effect for one 90-cal- provision of law under which the rule is issued. from the other a joint resolution having the ‘‘(c) In the Senate, if the committee or commit- endar-day period if the President makes a deter- same text, then— tees to which a joint resolution described in sub- mination under paragraph (2) and submits writ- ‘‘(A) the joint resolution of the other House section (a) has been referred have not reported ten notice of such determination to the Con- shall not be referred to a committee; and it at the end of 15 session days after its intro- gress. ‘‘(B) the procedure in the receiving House ‘‘(2) Paragraph (1) applies to a determination duction, such committee or committees shall be shall be the same as if no joint resolution had made by the President by Executive order that automatically discharged from further consider- been received from the other House until the the major rule should take effect because such ation of the resolution and it shall be placed on vote on passage, when the joint resolution re- rule is— the calendar. A vote on final passage of the res- ceived from the other House shall supplant the ‘‘(A) necessary because of an imminent threat olution shall be taken on or before the close of joint resolution of the receiving House. to health or safety or other emergency; the 15th session day after the resolution is re- ‘‘(2) This subsection shall not apply to the ‘‘(B) necessary for the enforcement of criminal ported by the committee or committees to which House of Representatives if the joint resolution laws; it was referred, or after such committee or com- received from the Senate is a revenue measure. ‘‘(C) necessary for national security; or mittees have been discharged from further con- ‘‘(g) If either House has not taken a vote on ‘‘(D) issued pursuant to any statute imple- sideration of the resolution. final passage of the joint resolution by the last menting an international trade agreement. ‘‘(d)(1) In the Senate, when the committee or day of the period described in section 801(b)(2), ‘‘(3) An exercise by the President of the au- committees to which a joint resolution is re- then such vote shall be taken on that day. ‘‘(h) This section and section 803 are enacted thority under this subsection shall have no ef- ferred have reported, or when a committee or committees are discharged (under subsection (c)) by Congress— fect on the procedures under section 802. ‘‘(1) as an exercise of the rulemaking power of ‘‘(d)(1) In addition to the opportunity for re- from further consideration of a joint resolution the Senate and House of Representatives, re- view otherwise provided under this chapter, in described in subsection (a), it is at any time spectively, and as such is deemed to be part of the case of any rule for which a report was sub- thereafter in order (even though a previous mo- the rules of each House, respectively, but appli- mitted in accordance with subsection (a)(1)(A) tion to the same effect has been disagreed to) for cable only with respect to the procedure to be during the period beginning on the date occur- a motion to proceed to the consideration of the followed in that House in the case of a joint res- ring— joint resolution, and all points of order against olution described in subsection (a) and super- ‘‘(A) in the case of the Senate, 60 session days, the joint resolution (and against consideration seding other rules only where explicitly so; and or of the joint resolution) are waived. The motion is not subject to amendment, or to a motion to ‘‘(2) with full recognition of the Constitu- ‘‘(B) in the case of the House of Representa- tional right of either House to change the rules tives, 60 legislative days, postpone, or to a motion to proceed to the con- sideration of other business. A motion to recon- (so far as they relate to the procedure of that before the date the Congress is scheduled to ad- House) at any time, in the same manner and to journ a session of Congress through the date on sider the vote by which the motion is agreed to or disagreed to shall not be in order. If a motion the same extent as in the case of any other rule which the same or succeeding Congress first of that House. convenes its next session, sections 802 and 803 to proceed to the consideration of the joint reso- shall apply to such rule in the succeeding ses- lution is agreed to, the joint resolution shall re- ‘‘§ 803. Congressional disapproval procedure sion of Congress. main the unfinished business of the Senate until for nonmajor rules ‘‘(2)(A) In applying sections 802 and 803 for disposed of. ‘‘(a) For purposes of this section, the term purposes of such additional review, a rule de- ‘‘(2) In the Senate, debate on the joint resolu- ‘joint resolution’ means only a joint resolution scribed under paragraph (1) shall be treated as tion, and on all debatable motions and appeals introduced in the period beginning on the date though— in connection therewith, shall be limited to not on which the report referred to in section ‘‘(i) such rule were published in the Federal more than 2 hours, which shall be divided 801(a)(1)(A) is received by Congress and ending Register on— equally between those favoring and those oppos- 60 days thereafter (excluding days either House ‘‘(I) in the case of the Senate, the 15th session ing the joint resolution. A motion to further of Congress is adjourned for more than 3 days day, or limit debate is in order and not debatable. An during a session of Congress), the matter after ‘‘(II) in the case of the House of Representa- amendment to, or a motion to postpone, or a mo- the resolving clause of which is as follows: tives, the 15th legislative day, tion to proceed to the consideration of other ‘That Congress disapproves the nonmajor rule after the succeeding session of Congress first business, or a motion to recommit the joint reso- submitted by the lll relating to lll, and convenes; and lution is not in order. such rule shall have no force or effect.’ (The ‘‘(ii) a report on such rule were submitted to ‘‘(3) In the Senate, immediately following the blank spaces being appropriately filled in). Congress under subsection (a)(1) on such date. conclusion of the debate on a joint resolution ‘‘(b) A joint resolution described in subsection ‘‘(B) Nothing in this paragraph shall be con- described in subsection (a), and a single quorum (a) shall be referred to the committees in each strued to affect the requirement under sub- call at the conclusion of the debate if requested House of Congress with jurisdiction. section (a)(1) that a report shall be submitted to in accordance with the rules of the Senate, the ‘‘(c) In the Senate, if the committee to which Congress before a rule can take effect. vote on final passage of the joint resolution is referred a joint resolution described in sub- ‘‘(3) A rule described under paragraph (1) shall occur. section (a) has not reported such joint resolu- ‘‘(4) Appeals from the decisions of the Chair shall take effect as otherwise provided by law tion (or an identical joint resolution) at the end relating to the application of the rules of the (including other subsections of this section). of 15 session days after the date of introduction Senate to the procedure relating to a joint reso- of the joint resolution, such committee may be ‘‘§ 802. Congressional approval procedure for lution described in subsection (a) shall be de- discharged from further consideration of such major rules cided without debate. joint resolution upon a petition supported in ‘‘(a)(1) For purposes of this section, the term ‘‘(e) In the House of Representatives, if any writing by 30 Members of the Senate, and such ‘joint resolution’ means only a joint resolution committee to which a joint resolution described joint resolution shall be placed on the calendar. addressing a report classifying a rule as major in subsection (a) has been referred has not re- ‘‘(d)(1) In the Senate, when the committee to pursuant to section 801(a)(1)(A)(iii) that— ported it to the House at the end of 15 legislative which a joint resolution is referred has reported,

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:35 Oct 04, 2014 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 6333 E:\RECORD13\RECFILES\H01AU3.REC H01AU3 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE August 1, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5317 or when a committee is discharged (under sub- novation, or on the ability of United States- be assumed to be effective unless it is not ap- section (c)) from further consideration of a joint based enterprises to compete with foreign-based proved in accordance with such section.’’. resolution described in subsection (a), it is at enterprises in domestic and export markets. SEC. 5. GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE any time thereafter in order (even though a pre- ‘‘(3) The term ‘nonmajor rule’ means any rule STUDY OF RULES. vious motion to the same effect has been dis- that is not a major rule. (a) IN GENERAL.—The Comptroller General of agreed to) for a motion to proceed to the consid- ‘‘(4) The term ‘rule’ has the meaning given the United States shall conduct a study to deter- eration of the joint resolution, and all points of such term in section 551, except that such term mine, as of the date of the enactment of this order against the joint resolution (and against does not include— Act— consideration of the joint resolution) are ‘‘(A) any rule of particular applicability, in- (1) how many rules (as such term is defined in waived. The motion is not subject to amend- cluding a rule that approves or prescribes for section 804 of title 5, United States Code) were ment, or to a motion to postpone, or to a motion the future rates, wages, prices, services, or al- in effect; to proceed to the consideration of other busi- lowances therefore, corporate or financial struc- (2) how many major rules (as such term is de- ness. A motion to reconsider the vote by which tures, reorganizations, mergers, or acquisitions fined in section 804 of title 5, United States the motion is agreed to or disagreed to shall not thereof, or accounting practices or disclosures Code) were in effect; and be in order. If a motion to proceed to the consid- bearing on any of the foregoing; (3) the total estimated economic cost imposed eration of the joint resolution is agreed to, the ‘‘(B) any rule relating to agency management by all such rules. joint resolution shall remain the unfinished or personnel; or (b) REPORT.—Not later than one year after business of the Senate until disposed of. ‘‘(C) any rule of agency organization, proce- the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comp- ‘‘(2) In the Senate, debate on the joint resolu- dure, or practice that does not substantially af- troller General of the United States shall submit tion, and on all debatable motions and appeals fect the rights or obligations of non-agency par- a report to Congress that contains the findings in connection therewith, shall be limited to not ties. of the study conducted under subsection (a). more than 10 hours, which shall be divided ‘‘(5) The term ‘submission date or publication The Acting CHAIR. No amendment equally between those favoring and those oppos- date’, except as otherwise provided in this chap- to that amendment in the nature of a ing the joint resolution. A motion to further ter, means— substitute shall be in order except limit debate is in order and not debatable. An ‘‘(A) in the case of a major rule, the date on those printed in part B of the report. which the Congress receives the report submitted amendment to, or a motion to postpone, or a mo- Each such amendment may be offered tion to proceed to the consideration of other under section 801(a)(1); and business, or a motion to recommit the joint reso- ‘‘(B) in the case of a nonmajor rule, the later only in the order printed in the report, lution is not in order. of— by a Member designated in the report, ‘‘(3) In the Senate, immediately following the ‘‘(i) the date on which the Congress receives shall be considered read, shall be de- conclusion of the debate on a joint resolution the report submitted under section 801(a)(1); and batable for the time specified in the re- described in subsection (a), and a single quorum ‘‘(ii) the date on which the nonmajor rule is port equally divided and controlled by call at the conclusion of the debate if requested published in the Federal Register, if so pub- the proponent and an opponent, shall in accordance with the rules of the Senate, the lished. not be subject to amendment, and shall vote on final passage of the joint resolution ‘‘§ 805. Judicial review shall occur. not be subject to a demand for division ‘‘(a) No determination, finding, action, or of the question. ‘‘(4) Appeals from the decisions of the Chair omission under this chapter shall be subject to AMENDMENT NO. 1 OFFERED BY MR. SCALISE relating to the application of the rules of the judicial review. Senate to the procedure relating to a joint reso- ‘‘(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), a court The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order lution described in subsection (a) shall be de- may determine whether a Federal agency has to consider amendment No. 1 printed in cided without debate. completed the necessary requirements under this part B of House Report 113–187. ‘‘(e) In the Senate the procedure specified in chapter for a rule to take effect. Mr. SCALISE. Mr. Chairman, I have subsection (c) or (d) shall not apply to the con- ‘‘(c) The enactment of a joint resolution of ap- an amendment at the desk. sideration of a joint resolution respecting a proval under section 802 shall not be interpreted nonmajor rule— The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will to serve as a grant or modification of statutory designate the amendment. ‘‘(1) after the expiration of the 60 session days authority by Congress for the promulgation of a beginning with the applicable submission or The text of the amendment is as fol- rule, shall not extinguish or affect any claim, lows: publication date, or whether substantive or procedural, against any ‘‘(2) if the report under section 801(a)(1)(A) alleged defect in a rule, and shall not form part Page 5, line 17, insert after the period the was submitted during the period referred to in of the record before the court in any judicial following: ‘‘Moreover, as a tax on carbon section 801(d)(1), after the expiration of the 60 proceeding concerning a rule except for pur- emissions increases energy costs on con- session days beginning on the 15th session day poses of determining whether or not the rule is sumers, reduces economic growth and is after the succeeding session of Congress first in effect. therefore detrimental to individuals, fami- convenes. lies and businesses, the REINS Act includes ‘‘(f) If, before the passage by one House of a ‘‘§ 806. Exemption for monetary policy in the definition of a major rule, any rule joint resolution of that House described in sub- ‘‘Nothing in this chapter shall apply to rules that implements or provides for the imposi- section (a), that House receives from the other that concern monetary policy proposed or imple- tion or collection of a tax on carbon emis- House a joint resolution described in subsection mented by the Board of Governors of the Fed- sions.’’. (a), then the following procedures shall apply: eral Reserve System or the Federal Open Market Page 20, strike lines 10 through 14, and in- ‘‘(1) The joint resolution of the other House Committee. sert the following: shall not be referred to a committee. ‘‘§ 807. Effective date of certain rules ‘‘(2) The term ’major rule’ means any rule, ‘‘(2) With respect to a joint resolution de- ‘‘Notwithstanding section 801— including an interim final rule, that the Ad- scribed in subsection (a) of the House receiving ‘‘(1) any rule that establishes, modifies, opens, ministrator of the Office of Information and the joint resolution— closes, or conducts a regulatory program for a Regulatory Affairs of the Office of Manage- ‘‘(A) the procedure in that House shall be the commercial, recreational, or subsistence activity ment and Budget finds— ‘‘(A) has resulted in or is likely to result same as if no joint resolution had been received related to hunting, fishing, or camping; or Page 20, line 15, redesignate subparagraph from the other House; but ‘‘(2) any rule other than a major rule which ‘‘(B) the vote on final passage shall be on the (A) as clause (i). an agency for good cause finds (and incor- Page 20, line 17, redesignate subparagraph joint resolution of the other House. porates the finding and a brief statement of rea- ‘‘§ 804. Definitions (B) as clause (ii). sons therefore in the rule issued) that notice Page 20, line 21, redesignate subparagraph ‘‘For purposes of this chapter— and public procedure thereon are impracticable, (C) as clause (iii). ‘‘(1) The term ‘Federal agency’ means any unnecessary, or contrary to the public interest, Page 20, line 25, strike the period and in- agency as that term is defined in section 551(1). shall take effect at such time as the Federal sert ‘‘; or’’. Page 20, insert after line 25 the ‘‘(2) The term ‘major rule’ means any rule, in- agency promulgating the rule determines.’’. following: cluding an interim final rule, that the Adminis- SEC. 4. BUDGETARY EFFECTS OF RULES SUBJECT (B) is a rule that implements or provides trator of the Office of Information and Regu- TO SECTION 802 OF TITLE 5, UNITED for the imposition or collection of a carbon latory Affairs of the Office of Management and STATES CODE. tax. Budget finds has resulted in or is likely to result Section 257(b)(2) of the Balanced Budget and Page 22, insert after line 8 the following: in— Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 is amend- ‘‘(6) The term ’carbon tax’ means a fee, ‘‘(A) an annual effect on the economy of ed by adding at the end the following new sub- levy, or price on— $100,000,000 or more; paragraph: ‘‘(A) emissions, including carbon dioxide ‘‘(B) a major increase in costs or prices for ‘‘(E) BUDGETARY EFFECTS OF RULES SUBJECT emissions generated by the burning of coal, consumers, individual industries, Federal, State, TO SECTION 802 OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES natural gas, or oil; or or local government agencies, or geographic re- CODE.—Any rules subject to the congressional ‘‘(B) coal, natural gas, or oil based on emis- gions; or approval procedure set forth in section 802 of sions, including carbon dioxide emissions ‘‘(C) significant adverse effects on competi- chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, affect- that would be generated through the fuel’s tion, employment, investment, productivity, in- ing budget authority, outlays, or receipts shall combustion.’’.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:35 Oct 04, 2014 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD13\RECFILES\H01AU3.REC H01AU3 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H5318 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE August 1, 2013 The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to public from carbon emissions away approval, the REINS Act provides a House Resolution 322, the gentleman from the opportunity of the EPA to powerful check on overreaching execu- from Louisiana (Mr. SCALISE) and a protect us. Many cities, such as Hous- tive action. This check could not come Member opposed each will control 5 ton, Texas, and L.A. and other cities, sooner. The Obama administration in- minutes. have problems with smog. They have creasingly, and increasingly openly, is The Chair recognizes the gentleman programs that they have to put a price pursuing unilateral regulatory action from Louisiana. on pollutants that cause urban smog, to thwart Congress’ decision not to Mr. SCALISE. Mr. Chairman, I bring and these programs are part of the pass legislation the administration de- this amendment forward on the REINS State-approved implementation plans sires. This includes legislation that Act to simply prohibit the Obama ad- through the EPA to protect the air. would impose a carbon tax as part of ministration from imposing a carbon They are improving the air quality in the administration’s climate agenda. tax on the United States. If they want- Houston and Los Angeles, but under The amendment guarantees that no ed to impose that kind of tax, they this amendment, if Texas or California carbon tax can be imposed unless Con- could not do it through regulation. Of ever needed to change these programs, gress consents to it, no matter how course, we’ve heard the Obama admin- they wouldn’t be able to do so. Los An- much the Obama administration would istration, from President Obama to his geles has had enough smog, so has like to impose such a dramatic tax by EPA Administrator and others, talking Houston and the rest of the country, executive fiat. This is the people’s about various forms of taxes on energy and we have to be able to have laws House. This is where new public policy that they want to impose. Whether it’s that effectively protect our air. should be established, and this amend- a carbon tax, whether it’s a cap-and- Public health programs are impor- ment is a good one to assure that this trade-type scheme, they’ve continued tant, and the amendment would risk is where policy related to carbon taxes to throw out that opportunity to im- the ability of EPA also to have its is made, not in the administration. pose that kind of radical regulation by sanctions that they put into place. I urge my colleagues to support the themselves without action from Con- Right now, EPA, to ensure civil en- amendment. gress. forcement procedures, they change Mr. COHEN. Mr. Chairman, I yield Clearly, as we talk about the REINS their penalties every 4 years to keep up myself such time as I may consume. Act and we talk about any kind of reg- with inflation so they’re effective de- I’ll just reiterate that this is a bad ulation having over a $100 million im- terrents. This would stop this from amendment to a bad bill. It basically pact on our economy, we want to make happening, and eventually the deter- puts the interests of special industry— it very clear that any attempt to im- rents would be less than necessary to the gas and oil industry, particularly— pose a carbon tax would fall under that stop bad actors from engaging in risky above the American public’s health, same definition of ‘‘major rule’’ where behavior that causes harm to the envi- clean air, and the environment. If you they could not do it by regulation. want to have an Earth that we can give If you look at what’s been studied on ronment and harm to humans. to the next generation that’s in as good this issue—again, this idea of a carbon We just saw in January that a shape so that their lungs can survive tax has been floating around for a Transocean agreed to pay $1 billion to in it, you won’t be for this type of regu- while by the Obama administration. In resolve Federal Clean Water Act civil lation, this amendment, or for this bill. fact, the National Association of Manu- penalty claims for the 3-month-long oil I ask us to vote ‘‘no,’’ and I yield facturers, Mr. Chairman, did a study, spill in the Gulf of Mexico, the BP back the balance of my time. and it’s titled ‘‘The Economic Out- there. BP also has got the same risk. If Mr. SCALISE. Mr. Chairman, in clos- comes of a U.S. Carbon Tax.’’ Let me we don’t allow the penalties to be ad- ing, I yield myself the balance of my tell you, it’s not pretty some of the justed for inflation, they won’t have an time. things that they talk about in this effect. The sanctions won’t deter bad actors. We saw it in the BP Deepwater I just want to point out that clearly study. the Obama administration must be If the Obama administration had Horizon explosion, and we see it as it very interested in imposing a tax on their way and imposed a tax on carbon, applies to the Clean Water Act, Safe carbon through regulation. The fact manufacturing output in energy-inten- Drinking Water Act, Resource Con- that the opposition has objected to this sive sectors, for example, could drop by servation and Recovery Act, and all and stated all of the reasons that they as much as 15 percent. We’re talking those others. think a carbon tax should be imposed real job losses that would come to this The bottom line is this could have tells you that they are holding out for country. unintended consequences, but its in- What would it do to families in terms tended consequence is to protect the that opportunity. Of course, if you look at the dev- of energy costs? How would it affect oil industry from regulations and im- astating impacts of a carbon tax—there them? In the same study, they say, just peril the American public. This is a bad are a lot of good studies out there. in the first year of a carbon tax, we amendment to a bad bill, and I ask my Again, I go back to the National Asso- would see an increase in the cost of colleagues to defeat it. ciation of Manufacturers. It’s a very natural gas by more than 40 percent, I reserve the balance of my time. respected national organization, people and the price of gasoline at the pump Mr. SCALISE. Mr. Chairman, if I that stand up for American jobs. The would go up by 20 cents a gallon. That’s could go back to that National Asso- report they did, entitled, ‘‘Economic just in the first year of a carbon tax. It ciation of Manufacturers study on the Outcomes of a U.S. Carbon Tax,’’ is would have devastating impacts on our impact of a carbon tax, the gentleman devastating. economy. from Tennessee might be interested in Clearly, if you look at what Presi- knowing that in Tennessee alone, in Clearly, the administration wants to dent Obama and his administration of- the first year of a carbon tax, house- do this. If it’s such a good idea, bring ficials are doing and saying, they want hold utilities would go up by 14 per- the idea to Congress; bring it through to keep the door open to impose a car- cent, and, in fact, they could experi- the House; bring it through the Senate. bon tax through regulation. This ence job losses of up to 40,000 lost jobs They could get their floor leaders in amendment says absolutely not. just in the State of Tennessee in year the Senate to bring it up tomorrow, I reserve the balance of my time. one, with a 40 percent increase in their but they don’t want this kind of scru- Mr. COHEN. Mr. Chairman, I rise in natural gas prices. tiny. opposition to the amendment. I wanted to point that out, and then Just the other day, the President was The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from in Tennessee bragging about all these from Tennessee is recognized for 5 min- Virginia, Chairman GOODLATTE. new jobs plans that he has; and while utes. Mr. GOODLATTE. I thank the gen- he was doing it, ironically, in another Mr. COHEN. Mr. Chairman, this is a tleman for yielding. State, his new EPA Administrator was bad amendment to a bad bill, so it’s This is a good amendment to a good talking about climate change. In fact, doubly bad. bill, and I support it. she called climate change the ‘‘oppor- This would take almost anything By requiring all new major regula- tunity of a lifetime,’’ and that the EPA that protects the air, the water, the tions to be submitted to Congress for would continue to impose regulations

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The time of the bring it to the people’s House; bring it would have a significant impact on a sub- gentleman has expired. to the Senate, and pass it that way. stantial number of agricultural entities, as Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. I Don’t try to impose it through radical determined by the Secretary of Agriculture yield myself an additional 30 seconds. regulation and devastate our economy. (who shall publish such determination in the It would improve communication be- I urge adoption, and I yield back the Federal Register).’’. tween the EPA and USDA, give agri- Page 22, insert after line 8 the following: balance of my time. culture a place at the table during the ‘‘(6) The term ‘agricultural entity’ means process, and ultimately result in get- Mr. CAMP. Mr. Chair, I rise today in strong any entity involved in or related to agricul- support of the amendment offered by the gen- tural enterprise, including enterprises that ting government out of the way to tleman from Louisiana, Mr. SCALISE. This are engaged in the business of production of allow our family farmers to do what amendment would prevent the President and food and fiber, ranching and raising of live- they do best. I urge support of this bi- the EPA from bypassing Congress and impos- stock, aquaculture, and all other farming partisan amendment. ing a devastating national energy tax that and agricultural related industries.’’. I reserve the balance of my time. would affect every American. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Mr. COHEN. Mr. Chairman, I rise to Struggling Americans who have been un- House Resolution 322, the gentleman oppose this amendment. able to find a job or have not seen their pay- from Illinois (Mr. RODNEY DAVIS) and a The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman checks grow would pay this national energy Member opposed each will control 5 from Tennessee is recognized for 5 min- tax every time they pay their utility bills or fill minutes. utes. up their gas tanks or go to the grocery store. The Chair recognizes the gentleman. Mr. COHEN. Mr. Chairman, again, It would also be another tax on manufacturers Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. this is just another amendment in an- and another increased cost of doing business Chairman, I yield myself 2 minutes. other area in what’s totally a bad con- under the Obama administration. Mr. Chairman, I rise today to offer cept. The basic concept is that any rule House Republicans have been fighting to fix the bipartisan Davis-Peterson amend- or regulation would have to go through our broken tax code to make it simpler, fairer ment, which helps address the dis- a passage in both the House and the and flatter for American families and busi- connect between the EPA and the agri- Senate and Presidential approval to be- nesses. We cannot let the Obama Administra- cultural community. Under our amend- come effective. And it would have to tion make an end run around the Congress’ ment, EPA rules that have a signifi- happen in committees only on Tues- Constitutional responsibility for tax policy and cant impact on a substantial number of days or Thursday, and within 15 days use the regulatory process to impose a na- agricultural entities—as determined by they would have to pass it. Basically, tional energy tax that will cost trillions of dol- the Secretary of Agriculture—would be this is creating a Rube Goldberg type lars in economic growth and lost opportunities considered ‘‘major rules.’’ of legislative mechanism that would for hard-working Americans. Under the REINS Act, major rules thwart the creation of regulations and I urge my colleagues to support the Scalise need congressional approval. We view rules that protect the American public. amendment—to ensure tax policy starts where this as another way to give agriculture That’s just plumb wrong. the Constitution’s Framers intended—here in a stronger voice when it comes to EPA What this does is tries to gut the the people’s House. regulations. As I travel throughout the EPA, and I’m shocked that my good The Acting CHAIR. The question is 13th District of Illinois and listen to friends on the other side of the aisle on the amendment offered by the gen- farmers and producers, one of their top would try to gut the work of one of tleman from Louisiana (Mr. SCALISE). concerns is regulatory actions by EPA. their great Presidents, Richard Nixon. The question was taken; and the Act- Ag has been a bright spot in our econ- He served in this House, served in the ing Chair announced that the ayes ap- omy. For every $1 billion in agriculture Senate, and 4 years as vice president. I peared to have it. exports, more than 8,000 jobs are sup- think he almost eked out 5 years, he Mr. SCALISE. Mr. Chairman, I de- ported here at home. With USDA pro- had some kind of ethically challenged mand a recorded vote. jecting $139.5 billion in ag exports for problem when he was President, but he The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to fiscal year 2013, American agriculture did create the EPA. He did some good clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- will support more than 1 million jobs. environmental things. I think those ceedings on the amendment offered by This is a good story, and my col- things should be standards for the Re- the gentleman from Louisiana will be leagues and I on the House Agriculture publican Party. They should hold up postponed. Committee do our best to tell it. How- the EPA and remember Richard Nixon ever, our farmers remain concerned as one of their party standard bearers, b 1915 that the EPA does not understand pro- one of the men who served probably the AMENDMENT NO. 2 OFFERED BY MR. RODNEY duction agriculture. These are con- longest time in a major capacity as DAVIS OF ILLINOIS cerns we take very seriously. We aren’t President and Vice President and Sen- The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order the only ones that see this problem; ate leader. And his work on the House to consider amendment No. 2 printed in EPA recognizes it as well. Acting Ad- Un-American Activities Committee— part B of House Report 113–187. ministrator For Water, Nancy Stoner, we can’t forget that in this House. To Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. told me when I asked her if her agency forget Richard Nixon and to minimize Chairman, I have an amendment at the was aware of the disconnect between his work, I am just amazed, because desk. EPA and the agricultural community: that’s one of the great heroes on the The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will We are actively working with those groups other side of the aisle, I believe. designate the amendment. to improve communication on issues as to But the EPA is important. It was The text of the amendment is as fol- which we have had some difficulties. And I good work that he gave us, and it lows: will acknowledge that we have had some, shouldn’t be gutted. And to make these Page 6, beginning on line 12, strike ‘‘sec- and we are doing the very best we can to im- rules have to go through passage in the tions 804(2)(A), 804(2)(B), and 804(2)(C)’’ and prove that situation. House and Senate, we know the House insert ‘‘clauses (i) through (iii) of section This amendment provides a solution and the Senate don’t get along. They 804(2)(A) or within section 804(2)(B)’’. to the problem by allowing the Sec- mentioned we got the loan bill Page 20, beginning on line 11, strike ‘‘the retary of Agriculture to examine EPA through. That’s the first thing we’ve Administrator’’, and insert ‘‘—’’ regs and identify those that have a sig- kind of done since we did the Violence ‘‘(A) the Administrator’’. Page 20, line 15, by redesignating subpara- nificant impact on a significant num- Against Women and kind of saved the graph (A) as clause (i). ber of agricultural entities. The USDA storm victims of Superstorm Sandy. Page 20, line 17, by redesignating subpara- must be included in these decisions and We really haven’t got much done. Oh, I graph (B) as clause (ii). equipped with the authority to identify forget, a couple of post offices, we

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It is deleting the legacy of a better place at the table when EPA is regulation under the Affordable Care Richard Nixon. considering these regulations that im- Act. With over 3,000 pages of Federal I reserve the balance of my time. pact the ag community. regulations already issued, and many Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. And I want to thank Ranking Mem- more to follow, Congress must prevent Chairman, I respect and thank the gen- ber PETERSON for supporting this effort this widely unsupported law from caus- tleman from Tennessee for his com- as well. I urge my colleagues’ support. ing further damage to our health care ments on Richard Nixon. However, I I want to say thank you, Mr. Chair- system. was not yet in kindergarten when Mr. man, to my colleague from Tennessee Mr. Chairman, there is broad bipar- Nixon served, so, therefore, I do not re- for making this actually a lively de- tisan opposition to the Affordable Care member him creating the EPA, but I bate tonight. And hopefully a few more Act. The administration has dem- thank him for reminding me of that. viewers on C–SPAN are smiling this onstrated its own certainty through 1 Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 ⁄2 minutes to evening because of it. the delays to several key provisions of the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. I yield back the balance of my time. the bill. Congress must assert its role GOODLATTE), the chairman of the Judi- The Acting CHAIR. The question is in oversight and give the American ciary Committee. on the amendment offered by the gen- people their voice back in government, Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Chairman, I tleman from Illinois (Mr. RODNEY away from the bureaucrats. My amend- want to thank the gentleman from Illi- DAVIS). ment does just that. I urge adoption of nois for offering this amendment. It is The amendment was agreed to. the amendment. another good amendment. I reserve the balance of my time. I also want to say to my good friend AMENDMENT NO. 3 OFFERED BY MR. SMITH OF MISSOURI Mr. COHEN. Mr. Chairman, I rise in from Tennessee that I was a little older The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order opposition to the amendment. when Richard Nixon was in office. We The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman to consider amendment No. 3 printed in are not minimizing what he did; we are from Tennessee is recognized for 5 min- part B of House Report 113–187. going to maximize the amount of at- Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Chair- utes. tention that Congress pays to the EPA Mr. COHEN. Mr. Chairman, this is a man, I have an amendment at the desk. when they get it wrong, particularly microcosm of this 113th Congress; the The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will when the Secretary of Agriculture de- macro has been the 40th attempt com- designate the amendment. termines that any regulation issued by ing up to repeal ObamaCare. This is a The text of the amendment is as fol- the EPA will have a significant impact microcosm to try to defeat ObamaCare lows: on a substantial number of agricultural Page 6, beginning on line 12, strike ‘‘sec- through a little regulation. It seems entities. We ought to take a look at tions 804(2)(A), 804(2)(B), and 804(2)(C)’’ and like the preoccupation that the other that. As a result, it subjects such regu- insert ‘‘clauses (i) through (iii) of section side has with what is one of the most lations to congressional approval be- 804(2)(A) or within section 804(2)(B)’’. important social safety network provi- fore they can become effective. Page 20, beginning on line 11, strike ‘‘the sions passed by this House in history, This is an important step to rein in Administrator’’, and insert ‘‘—’’ Social Security, Medicare and Med- what is often regarded as the most ‘‘(A) the Administrator’’. icaid, and then the Affordable Care overreaching of all Federal regulatory Page 20, line 15, by redesignating subpara- Act, is amazing. We’ve had 40 bills, and graph (A) as clause (i). agencies. The EPA’s actions and pro- Page 20, line 17, by redesignating subpara- now this rule and regulation, to try to posals have been particularly problem- graph (B) as clause (ii). repeal the Patient Protection and Af- atic for America’s farmers, including Page 20, line 21, by redesignating subpara- fordable Care Act. small farmers. This includes, for exam- graph (C) as clause (iii). The Patient Protection and Afford- ple, the EPA actions aimed at farm Page 20, line 25, strike the period at the able Care Act means your child can dust. end and insert ‘‘; or’’. stay on your insurance unless they are The Secretary of Agriculture has a Page 20, insert after line 25 the following: 26 years of age. It means you can’t greater incentive than EPA to ensure ‘‘(B) is made under the Patient Protection have lifetime caps on your health in- and Affordable Care Act (Pub. Law 11–148).’’. that potential adverse impacts on agri- surance. It means you can’t be denied cultural entities have been adequately The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to coverage because of a preexisting con- and accurately assessed. The amend- House Resolution 322, the gentleman dition. It means that being a woman ment guarantees that regulation that from Missouri (Mr. SMITH) and a Mem- doesn’t classify you as having a pre- should be characterized as major due to ber opposed each will control 5 min- existing condition. It says that certain their impacts on agricultural entities utes. care comes to you, like colonoscopies will be so characterized and submitted The Chair recognizes the gentleman. or mammograms, without a copay, and to Congress for approval. Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Chair- it means yearly annual checkups, I urge my colleagues to support this man, I yield myself such time as I may which can detect disease early and save very worthy amendment. consume. people’s lives. It is a way to provide Mr. COHEN. Mr. Chairman, I, too, Mr. Chairman, as I have traveled health care for at least 40 million peo- was alive when Richard Nixon was across the Eighth Congressional Dis- ple in this country who don’t have doing his service, and I remember him trict of Missouri from my hometown of health care. getting on that helicopter, waving Salem to the Ozark Hills in Wright And it has already been shown to good-bye. There were regulations that County, Douglas, Howell County, to drive down the cost of health care. For made sure that he was able to get away the banks of the Mississippi River, one those States that have worked with us from Washington and get home to Cali- of the largest concerns that my con- and that have exchanges, we have seen fornia, and we need to make sure those stituents have is the uncertainty sur- reductions in what was expected to be regulations that might be impeded by rounding the Affordable Care Act. the cost of insurance from 25 to 30 to this REINS Act are still in effect so Individuals are concerned about the even 50 percent in different States. that Presidents like him can make relationship with their doctor and Health care costs are not rising at the their escape. what their costs are going to be. Busi- rates that they were otherwise because I yield back the balance of my time. nesses are left with a tremendous un- of the fact that we passed the Patient Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. certainty. They are understaffed be- Protection and Affordable Care Act. Chairman, I yield myself such time as cause they are afraid to hire additional It’s important that individuals get I may consume. employees, and they’re also firing em- more community health centers, which I wonder, even though I don’t remem- ployees just to fall below the 50 indi- come with this provision. Lots of peo- ber Richard Nixon getting up and fly- vidual threshold. ple, particularly in my district, they

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Too often, actions to avoid one ad- The problem with the Affordable They need community health centers, verse effect of the act’s implementa- Care Act is it affects more than one- and community health centers have tion send ripple effects of unfairness or sixth of our Nation’s economy; and be- been funded and created to give people other harmful consequences through- cause of the burdensome regulations access to health care otherwise denied. out the ObamaCare web, requiring ad- that are being promulgated from the We are the last industrialized coun- justments to other aspects of imple- Affordable Care Act, businesses are try on the face of the Earth to provide mentation. scared to death to hire additional em- health care for its people, the last in- This, too, justifies the amendment’s ployees, and they are firing additional dustrialized country to do so. That is requirement that Congress approve any employees. one of the shames that we have tried to new regulation promulgated under the I have had restaurant owners in our cure with this bill. act, and I urge my colleagues to sup- district that have sold restaurants be- And this provision, this amendment port this excellent amendment. cause they want to fall below the 50- to this REINS Act, would deny people Mr. COHEN. Mr. Chairman, what this employee mark. that health care coverage. It would say shows is exactly what the situation is. Folks, this is a jobs bill. Less govern- if you have a preexisting condition, too You’ve got a majority in the House ment regulation that is breaking the bad, you don’t get insurance. that’s against the Affordable Care Act, backs of small businesses is what we As President Obama said, the Afford- and you’ve got a majority in the Sen- need to do to turn this country around. able Care Act is insurance reform on ate that’s for it. Mr. Chairman, I ask this body to steroids. Do you want to have the To have any rules and regulations adopt this amendment. health insurance industry have total under it go into effect, the House and I yield back the balance of my time. control without regulations, without the Senate would both have to approve The Acting CHAIR. The question is controls, then you want to defeat it. it, which means you could have one on the amendment offered by the gen- But the American public doesn’t want House, not both Houses, the way we tleman from Missouri (Mr. SMITH). that. They want their health care costs work, it’s a bicameral legislature and The question was taken; and the Act- to contained, and they don’t want the the House and the Senate have to work ing Chair announced that the ayes ap- insurance companies to have total con- together and pass the bill to become peared to have it. trol. They like the idea of their chil- law. Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Chair- dren having insurance up to the time But one House, by not passing it, man, I demand a recorded vote. they’re 26, and to have preventive care could kill it—one House veto. This Re- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to come without copays, not have yearly publican Congress could veto every sin- clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- caps on your insurance or lifetime caps gle regulation under the Affordable ceedings on the amendment offered by on your insurance benefits that can be Care Act. the gentleman from Missouri will be paid out. And then preexisting conditions, no postponed. So this is a sad state that we’ve spent insurance. Lifetime caps, back in ef- AMENDMENT NO. 4 OFFERED BY MR. LATHAM so much time in this Congress trying fect. Yearly caps, back in effect. The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to deny people health care and save Child’s 23, nope, can’t stay on dad and to consider amendment No. 4 printed in their lives. mom’s policy anymore. part B of House Report 113–187. So this is a bad amendment. I would Get hurt, go broke. Too bad. That’s Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Chairman, I have ask us to defeat it. just wrong. an amendment at the desk. I reserve the balance of my time. And that’s what this would do for The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will any regulations. One House could veto b 1930 designate the amendment. and kill legislation. That’s antithetical The text of the amendment is as fol- Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Chair- to the bicameral legislature. lows: man, I yield 2 minutes to the fine gen- That’s just one of the many reasons Page 6, line 15, insert before ‘‘intended to tleman from Virginia (Mr. GOODLATTE). why we should defeat this amendment, implement’’ the following: ‘‘taken by or that Mr. GOODLATTE. I thank the gen- defeat the bill, and go on and try to will be taken by the Federal agency promul- tleman for yielding, and I commend pass a jobs bill, and kill sequester, and gating the rule that are’’. him and support this important amend- see that the National Institutes of Page 6, line 17, strike ‘‘and’’ at the end. ment. Health, which is cut $1.6 billion by se- Page 6, after line 17, insert the following The REINS Act restores to Congress quester, isn’t cut. (and redesignate provisions accordingly): the accountability for regulatory deci- That’s our Department of Defense. ‘‘(v) a list of any other related regulatory sions that impose major burdens on our actions taken by or that will be taken by They protect us from Alzheimer’s, any other Federal agency with authority to economy. This amendment strengthens AIDS, heart disease, cancer, diabetes, implement the same statutory provision or congressional accountability for regu- Parkinson’s. Those are the enemies. regulatory objective that are intended to im- lations under the Patient Protection The National Institutes of Health is plement such provision or objective, of which and Affordable Care Act. You know, the Department of Defense, and we the Federal agency promulgating the rule is ObamaCare? That legislation that has shouldn’t be cutting $1.6 billion from aware, as well as the individual and aggre- 400 new authorities, 400 new ways for them because we’re all going to be vic- gate economic effects of those actions; and’’. the Secretary of Health and Human tims. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Services and other bureaucrats to regu- I yield back the balance of my time. House Resolution 322, the gentleman late the American people, businesses, Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Chair- from Iowa (Mr. LATHAM) and a Member large and small, local governments, man, I yield myself the balance of my opposed each will control 5 minutes. State governments, health care pro- time. The Chair recognizes the gentleman viders? Mr. Chairman, this is truly a jobs from Iowa. Yeah, that one. Imposed over the will bill. When you’re looking at over Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Chairman, while of the American people, implementa- 170,000 pages of Federal rules and regu- my amendment is very simple, it’s tion of ObamaCare has demonstrated lations that affect jobs, this amend- aimed at addressing a very complex that the act imposes a detrimental and ment will help alleviate that. problem, the problem of duplicative unworkable reform of the Nation’s As I’ve traveled across the Eighth and conflicting Federal regulations. health care system. And one after an- Congressional District, I’ve had busi- In the underlying bill, Federal agen- other, promises made to the American nesses, one after the other, that said cies are required to submit, along with people by the act’s supporters when the they had 56 employees. Well, they were the rule they want Congress to ap- law was passed have been broken. going to reduce those employees be- prove, a list of other regulatory actions Moreover, the Obama administra- cause of one piece of legislation that to implement the same statute or regu- tion’s own actions to waive or suspend was passed out of this Chamber that latory objective, in other words, Mr. ObamaCare requirements have made Congress never even took the time to Chairman, to actually investigate clear that regulatory actions to imple- read until after they passed it, and yet whether the regulations may be redun- ment the act form a ‘‘seamless web.’’ they’ve even passed it. dant.

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GAO containing a list of related regu- accountability and the regulatory Earlier this year, the GAO delivered latory actions intended to implement process, and I urge my colleagues to to Congress its third annual report on the same statutory provision or regu- support the amendment. duplication in government programs, latory objective as the rule at issue, to- Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Chair- identifying 17 specific areas of frag- gether with the individual and aggre- man, in response, I would point out mentation, overlap, and duplication gate economic effects of those actions. that with respect to interrelated regu- where multiple programs and activities This amendment would add to that lations, different regulatory authori- are creating inefficiencies. list actions taken, or that will be ties have different regulatory objec- Unfortunately, these inefficiencies taken, by Federal agencies other than tives. And so, to require that one agen- result in regulatory duplication, heap- the agency issuing the rule to meet the cy survey the other to see whether or ing needless costs and paperwork on same objectives. Such a requirement not there are any similar or the same businesses at a time when our economy means that an agency issuing a rule objectives, with no power or authority continues to struggle enough already. would now be obliged to survey the to decide to do away with a particular A group run by former CBO Director vast panoply of Federal agencies to de- regulation, based on an objective that Douglas Holtz-Eakin recently compiled termine what other actions are being is no longer suitable, I think, is not information on regulations in the spe- taken by other agencies before it could something that this amendment allows cific problem areas identified by the issue a rule. for; and it’s also something that agen- GAO, using the government database Congress did not create agencies, Mr. cies themselves are not equipped to do. contained by the Office of Information Chairman, to keep tabs on other agen- I agree that we need to have some and Regulatory Affairs. This report cies. This amendment would only serve mechanism whereby regulatory regula- found 470 related paperwork require- to divert already limited agency re- tions can be looked at, modified, ments, 642 million hours of regulatory sources away from protecting the strengthened or weakened or done duplication involving 990 Federal American people. away with at any particular time. But forms, and at least $20 billion in com- This amendment is just a further ef- this anti-regulatory legislation and pliance costs to employees. fort to derail rulemaking. It’s placing this amendment will not accomplish Take these examples: another burden on already limited that. We have three agencies issuing regu- agency resources and is really just I reserve the balance of my time. lations on catfish inspections, at a cost busy work. Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Chairman, may I of 2 million work hours and $146 mil- So for those reasons I rise in opposi- inquire as to how much time there is. lion in compliance costs. tion. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman Ten different agencies handle Medi- I reserve the balance of my time. from Iowa has 15 seconds remaining. care forms submitted by health care Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Chairman, I yield The gentleman from Georgia has 11⁄2 providers, generating 486 million hours 11⁄2 minutes to the gentleman from Vir- minutes remaining. of paperwork and 281 different forms. ginia (Mr. GOODLATTE), the distin- Mr. LATHAM. I reserve the balance Nine different agencies administer guished chairman of the Judiciary of my time. higher education assistance programs, Committee. Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. I yield involving 66 Federal forms and duplica- Mr. GOODLATTE. I want to thank back the balance of my time. tion, resulting in 47 million hours of the gentleman from Iowa for yielding, Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Chairman, I will paperwork at a compliance cost of $3 and I support his amendment. just obviously be very brief. But the billion. Mr. Chairman, interrelated Federal gentleman was talking earlier about Congress must act to eliminate or regulations are a common feature of opposing this amendment because it consolidate duplicate and inefficient the modern regulatory landscape. Nu- creates busy work for the agencies. programs; but in the meantime, agen- merous major regulations form part of What about the busy work of the cies must at least acknowledge re- a web of regulations agencies develop small businesses to comply with these quirements imposed by other agencies to implement one statutory division or mountains and mountains of regula- working on the same issues and work one statutory goal. tions? to minimize burdens on our small busi- In addition, numerous regulatory And the previous speakers have said nesses. statutes entrust rulemaking authority the biggest reason that people are not According to the Small Business Ad- over a given problem to more than one hiring today is because of the cost of ministration, it already costs Amer- agency. This is the case, for example, regulations. ican businesses at least $8,000 and often with the U.S. Environmental Protec- I would ask for this amendment to be more than $10,000 per employee to com- tion Agency’s and the U.S. Army Corps passed. ply with Federal regulations. of Engineers’ joint authority over wet- I yield back the balance of my time. It’s no wonder that the massive Fed- lands. It is also the case with the b 1945 eral regulatory regime is consistently EPA’s and the Department of Trans- cited as a roadblock to job growth and portation’s joint authority over fuel The Acting CHAIR. The question is economic recovery. I believe this economy standards. on the amendment offered by the gen- amendment will help clarify areas of The amendment requires that agen- tleman from Iowa (Mr. LATHAM). overlap and highlight opportunities for cies, when they submit new major reg- The question was taken; and the Act- reducing the compliance burden faced ulations to Congress for approval, pro- ing Chair announced that the ayes ap- by American employers. vide a list of related regulatory actions peared to have it. I ask my colleagues to support this that the submitting agency or other Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Chair- amendment. agencies have taken or will take to im- man, I demand a recorded vote. Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance plement the same statutory provision The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to of my time. or regulatory objective. Seems pretty clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Chair- reasonable to me to have to find out ceedings on the amendment offered by man, I rise to claim the time in opposi- what other regulations are impacting the gentleman from Iowa will be post- tion to this amendment. the same objective. poned. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is This helpful amendment will provide AMENDMENT NO. 5 OFFERED BY MR. SESSIONS recognized for 5 minutes. Congress with more complete informa- The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Chair- tion on the extent of regulations agen- to consider amendment No. 5 printed in man, I oppose this amendment because cies have taken or plan to take to im- part B of House Report 113–187.

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The Clerk will ponents should overwhelmingly sup- 25 million people struggling in this designate the amendment. port my amendment, which is upcom- country as a result of that same atti- The text of the amendment is as fol- ing, which simply exempts from H.R. tude that the Democrat Party and the lows: 367’s congressional approval mecha- President has about having jobs go off Page 6, line 24, insert before the semicolon nism all rules that OMB determines into the past and looking to the future. the following: ‘‘, including an analysis of any would result in net job creation. This Mr. Chairman, at this time I yield 11⁄4 jobs added or lost, differentiating between way, job creating rules would not effec- minutes to the gentleman from Illinois public and private sector jobs’’. tively be vetoed, which would be the (Mr. RODNEY DAVIS). The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to precise result under H.R. 367. Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. I House Resolution 322, the gentleman Also, instead of trying to make Con- would like to thank my colleague from from Texas (Mr. SESSIONS) and a Mem- gress a superadministrative agency, Texas. ber opposed each will control 5 min- what we should be doing is considering Mr. Chairman, I’m a proud cosponsor utes. actual job creation legislation. We also of this amendment. This is a common- The Chair recognizes the gentleman should be talking about how to help sense amendment that brings to mind from Texas. middle class families who are strug- the irony that, yesterday, the Presi- Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Chairman, I gling financially. dent of the United States came to the yield myself 1 minute. I reserve the balance of my time. Capitol to brief certain Members of Mr. Chairman, tonight we engage Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Chairman, I Congress on the other side of the aisle this House to talk about some com- yield 11⁄4 minutes to the gentleman about another phony jobs plan that monsense legislation that would, in from Kentucky (Mr. BARR). he’s putting forth at the same time his fact, allow the American people and Mr. BARR. I thank the gentleman signature legislation, ObamaCare, is this Congress to understand more from Texas for the opportunity to rise killing jobs in America. about rules and regulations as they are in support of this important amend- This amendment would make sure presented that the American people ment and to rise in support overall of that we measured how many jobs his have to live under. the REINS Act, a critical tool in the phony jobs plan is going to create battle against overregulation, which is My amendment requires that an versus how many jobs ObamaCare is destroying jobs. agency submitting a report on any pro- going to kill in this country. It is es- The gentleman from Georgia talked posed Federal rule include an assess- about whether or not regulations actu- sential. ment of anticipated jobs gained or lost And forgive me, Mr. Chairman, for ally destroy jobs. Well, from my home as a result of the implementation of not having compassion for the bureau- State of Kentucky, I can tell you we’ve any rules that fit within the REINS lost 5,700 coal mining jobs in east Ken- crats who are going to be burdened by Act. tucky as a result of this administra- analyzing this information, when we This is very important, Mr. Chair- tion’s overzealous overregulation of have millions of Americans—hard- man, because many times rules and our coal industry. working taxpayers of this country— regulations are implemented without Small business owners from across worried about keeping their own jobs regard for what the impact would be on Kentucky continually tell me that and getting a new job. the people who have to live under they want to create more jobs and Mr. Chairman, I support this amend- them. We believe this is common sense. grow their businesses. They want to ment wholeheartedly. We believe this happens in businesses help put food on the table, gas in the Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Chair- every day. We’re asking for a cost-ben- tank, and more money in the pockets man, ObamaCare is resulting in 30 to 40 efit analysis of the impact of the rules of Kentucky families, who are hurting million people having access to the that are written, combined with the under this administration’s war on health care system, and that’s not impact that they would have upon job coal. But costly and burdensome regu- going to create any jobs? When you’re losses, whether it be the government or lations coming out of unaccountable bringing that many people into the the free enterprise system. Federal agencies are raising their cost health care system, that’s going to kill I reserve the balance of my time. of doing business, leading to higher jobs? How many more doctors will be Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. I rise in prices for consumers, fewer jobs for needed? Maybe 20,000 will be needed to opposition to this amendment. workers, and weakened American com- accommodate and treat those people. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is petitiveness. How many nurses and medical care recognized for 5 minutes. While Federal regulations wreak practitioners will we need to train in Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Chair- havoc on families in Kentucky, small order to accommodate the growth in man, this amendment presupposes that businesses, and our overall economy, the health industry that ObamaCare regulations depress job creation. To the unelected, unaccountable bureau- brings about? the contrary, there’s no credible evi- crats writing them are hiding behind We have to use our common sense. dence that regulations depress job cre- the fact that they are not always re- ObamaCare is not going to result in job ation. quired to fully analyze the impact loss. The majority’s own witness at one of their proposal will have on jobs. Mr. COHEN. Will the gentleman our hearings clearly debunked the If you want to know about the im- yield? myth that regulations stymie job cre- pact of these regulations on jobs, come Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. I yield to ation. Christopher DeMuth of the to eastern Kentucky and see those lost the gentleman from Tennessee. American Enterprise Institute, a con- jobs. Mr. COHEN. I find it interesting that servative think thank, stated in his Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. In re- today we’re talking about the country prepared remarks that the ‘‘focus on sponse, Mr. Chairman, I would say that is in such danger because of jobs . . . can lead to confusion in regu- the old ways of creating or producing ObamaCare and regulations and rules latory debates.’’ Also, he stated that energy—those ways that foul up our and all these other things President ‘‘the employment effects of regulation, environment and pollute our air and Obama has done, and the Dow Jones In- while important, are indeterminate.’’ water and cause health concerns to the dustrial average almost hit an all-time Nonetheless, I appreciate that this people of this great Nation—those high of 15,600 and change. amendment recognizes that regulations types of jobs, fortunately, yield to a So somewhere something must be could create jobs. I am, however, con- brighter day of new renewable and working. Thank you, President Obama. cerned about this amendment because clean forms of energy. That’s a growth Keep going. it would add to the analytical burdens industry that, if this legislature could The Acting CHAIR. The time of the of agencies a speculative assessment of only see the brightness of the future, I gentleman is expired. jobs added and lost and how many of think we would have a whole lot more Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Chairman, I those jobs would be added or lost to the jobs created as the jobs of the past re- yield 11⁄4 minutes to the gentleman public and private sectors. cede into history. from Ohio (Mr. WENSTRUP).

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Since Business owners and entrepreneurs rent law, rather than the bill’s pro- Fukushima, the NRC has issued new currently live and work under an exec- posed system. rules designed to upgrade plants to utive branch hostile to the free enter- Today’s bill, H.R. 367, in the name of withstand severe events like earth- prise system and a President whose so-called reform, adds over 60 new pro- quakes and to have enough backup governing philosophy has been: You cedural and analytical hoops agencies power so as to avoid a meltdown for a didn’t build that. and departments must go through be- significant period of time. Agencies like the EPA, Health and fore a regulation can be issued. The re- The NRC must have the ability and Human Services, and the Department sult is simply to impede, obstruct, and flexibility to issue new regulations to of Education hand down new regula- delay the attempt of government to ac- safeguard the health and well-being of tions with little regard for the real- complish one of it’s most basic func- all Americans and to prevent nuclear world impacts. These bureaucrats do tions: protecting the health and wel- disasters. However, this bill is inten- not care if jobs are lost, as long as fare of its citizens. tionally designed so new and vital reg- their rules are enforced. Not surprisingly, groups who care ulations will likely never be put into about protecting public health, safety, This amendment requires an analysis place. We cannot permit the Nuclear and the environment, such as the Nat- of how many jobs would be added or Regulatory Commission to never be ural Resources Defense Counsel, Public lost due to new regulations brought able to create new regulations ever Citizens, Defenders of Wildlife, and forth under this or any future adminis- again should the need arise. U.S. Public Interest Research Group, trations. This amendment also requires Therefore, I urge my colleagues to oppose this bill. According, to the Coa- the distinction as to whether the jobs support this amendment to exempt the lition for Sensible Safeguards, which affected are government or private sec- Nuclear Regulatory Commission from represents a coalition of many such tor jobs. the onerous new requirements for rule- groups, this bill ‘‘will grind to a halt This amendment further protects making imposed by this bill. In that the rulemaking process’’ and ‘‘is noth- way, the Nuclear Regulatory Commis- real-world businesses from bureaucrats ing less than an attempt to roll back sion would continue to have the ability who are often punitive rather than con- our critical public safeguards and pro- to safeguard public health and safety, structive and are often far removed mote industry interests instead of pro- as it should. from everyday economic realities. tecting American citizens.’’ I stand in support of this amend- We should not risk the lives of mil- ment. b 2000 lions and millions of people. If a danger Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Chairman, to- Americans should rightfully be becomes evident and the experts in night, we’ve had three new first-term scared that this bill will put their charge of protecting against that—the Members of Congress who have come health and safety at risk. One example Nuclear Regulatory Commission—deem on the floor to talk about things that that highlights this fact is the subject some new protection necessary, this are important to them, and it’s a bal- of this amendment—nuclear power. bill would prevent those protections ance. It’s making a difference so that The risks and dangers of nuclear from going into effect. So my amend- people back home have confidence in power were made all the more real by ment would exempt the Nuclear Regu- the rules and regulations that are pro- the nuclear disaster in Japan at latory Commission with respect to mulgated by the Federal Government Fukushima 2 years ago. We all watched safety regulations for nuclear power and that Congress knows how we can in horror when that country was dev- plants. react and act upon those. astated by the earthquake and result- I reserve the balance of my time. I yield back the balance of my time. ing tsunami. That disaster then caused Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Chairman, I The Acting CHAIR. The question is its own disaster—the meltdown of rise to claim the time in opposition to on the amendment offered by the gen- three reactors at the Fukushima nu- the amendment. tleman from Texas (Mr. SESSIONS). clear power plant. That led to the re- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman The amendment was agreed to. lease of radioactive isotopes, the cre- from Virginia is recognized for 5 min- utes. AMENDMENT NO. 6 OFFERED BY MR. NADLER ation of a 20-kilometer exclusion zone around the power plant, and displace- Mr. GOODLATTE. I yield myself The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order ment of 156,000 people. Inside the evac- such time as I may consume. to consider amendment No. 6 printed in uation zone all farming has been aban- Mr. Chairman, the amendment carves part B of House Report 113–187. doned. out of the REINS Act Congressional Mr. NADLER. Mr. Chairman, I have In 2011, Virginia itself was struck by Approval Procedures all regulations an amendment at the desk. a relatively rare but strong earthquake that pertain to nuclear reactor safety The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will felt up and down the eastern seaboard. standards. REINS Act supporters be- designate the amendment. It caused a nuclear power plant near lieve in nuclear safety. We want to The text of the amendment is as fol- the epicenter to have to go offline. For guarantee that regulatory decisions lows: me, this concern hits close to home. A that pertain to nuclear reactor safety Page 20, line 10, insert after ‘‘means any nuclear power plant, Indian Point, are the best decisions that can be rule’’ the following: ‘‘(other than a special about which many people, myself in- made. That is precisely why I oppose rule)’’. cluded, have had concerns for years, Page 21, line 2, insert before the period at the amendment. the end the following: ‘‘, and includes any lies just less than 40 miles away from By its terms, the amendment shields special rule’’. my New York City district on an earth- from the REINS Act Congressional Ap- Page 22, after line 8, insert the following: quake fault. There are 20 million peo- proval Procedures not only major regu- ‘‘(6) The term ‘special rule’ means any rule ple living within a 50-mile radius lations that would raise nuclear reac- pertaining to nuclear reactor safety stand- around the plant, the same radius used tor safety standards, but also regula- ards.’’. by the NRC as the basis for the evacu- tions that would lower them. All major The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to ation zone recommended after the regulations pertaining to nuclear reac- House Resolution 322, the gentleman Fukushima disaster. Indian Point also tor safety standards, whether they from New York (Mr. NADLER) and a sits near two fault lines and, according raise or lower standards, should fall Member opposed each will control 5 to the NRC, is the most likely nuclear within the REINS Act. That way, agen- minutes. power plant in the country to experi- cies with authority over nuclear reac- The Chair recognizes the gentleman ence core damage due to an earth- tor safety will know that Congress from New York. quake. must approve their major regulations

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:35 Oct 04, 2014 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD13\RECFILES\H01AU3.REC H01AU3 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE August 1, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5325 before they go into effect. That pro- have the electric power generation that Although this bill purports to grow vides a powerful incentive for the agen- they need. So the Congress has great the economy and create jobs, nothing cies to write the best possible regula- incentive to reach quick agreement on could be further from the truth. This tions, ones that Congress can easily ap- regulations like that, and it’s very im- bill’s myopic focus on gumming up the prove. It is a solution that everyone portant that we have that jurisdiction. regulatory process will not create a should support because it makes Con- But many regulations are not needed; single job. It will, however, result in gress more accountable and assures they cost jobs in our economy. I know the loss of much-needed rules that pro- agencies will write better rules. All those on the other side of the aisle tect the health, safety, and well-being Americans will be safer for it. have been citing academics who claim of the men, women, and children of I urge my colleagues to oppose the that that’s not the case. But I want to America. amendment, and I reserve the balance call attention to one more academic I have profound concerns about the of my time. who wrote just on January 18, 2011. He REINS Act. What would be its impact Mr. NADLER. Mr. Chairman, may I said: on air and water quality? This bill inquire as to how much time I have re- Sometimes, those rules have gotten out of would undermine the ability of agen- maining? balance, placing unreasonable burdens on cies to protect the public interest. It is The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman business—burdens that have stifled innova- a continuation of the majority’s anti- from New York has 1 minute remain- tion and have had a chilling effect on growth middle class, pro-big business, anti-reg- ing. and jobs. ulatory approach to governing. Mr. NADLER. I yield myself the bal- That academic’s name is Barack The majority continues to rely on de- ance of my time. Obama, and he is currently the Presi- bunked partisan studies. Thee studies Mr. Chairman, under current law, dent of the United States. presuppose that regulations have Congress can disapprove any proposed I urge my colleagues to oppose the harmful effects on job growth. Far rule and regulation under the Congres- amendment, and I yield back the bal- from it. There is ample bipartisan evi- sional Review Act. Under this bill, no ance of my time. dence in support of the opposite con- regulation could go into effect until The Acting CHAIR. The question is clusion. Congress affirmatively approved the on the amendment offered by the gen- Regulations ensure that the water we regulation. If the Nuclear Regulatory tleman from New York (Mr. NADLER). consume, the air that we breathe, the Commission were to approve some rule The question was taken; and the Act- places where we work and where our that reduces nuclear safety, Congress, ing Chair announced that the noes ap- kids go to school are safe. Regulations under current law, could block that peared to have it. ensure fairness in the workplace and in rule. Mr. NADLER. Mr. Chairman, I de- the marketplace. Regulations are nec- What this bill says, and what my mand a recorded vote. essary to protect the have-nots from amendment seeks to exempt the NRC The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to the haves; whereas the REINS Act pro- from, is that no safety regulation can clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- tects the haves from the have-nots. go into effect until Congress gets ceedings on the amendment offered by Nevertheless, the House Republican around to approving it. The Republican the gentleman from New York will be leadership continues like an out-of- leadership took the appropriations bill postponed. control freight train to drive its reck- for the Transportation and Housing AMENDMENT NO. 7 OFFERED BY MR. JOHNSON OF less deregulatory agenda through Con- and Urban Development Departments GEORGIA gress. This deregulatory train wreck off the floor yesterday allegedly be- The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order threatens to send us back in time to cause they have no time to consider it. to consider amendment No. 7 printed in the early 1900s, when there was no min- We’ve passed all of 12 bills this year for part B of House Report 113–187. imum wage, no workplace protections, the President’s signature, and we Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Chair- and no limits on Wall Street. would have hundreds or thousands of man, I have an amendment at the desk. If Republican leadership truly be- regulations by all the different agen- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will lieved in growing the economy and cre- cies that we would have to consider. designate the amendment. ating jobs we would have come to- Most would never be approved simply The text of the amendment is as fol- gether with a grand bargain a long because we would not have time to con- lows: time ago. We could have agreed to a sider them. Page 20, line 10, insert after ‘‘means any mix of spending cuts and tax reforms All this amendment says is, for regu- rule’’ the following: ‘‘(other than a special to address the government’s long-term lations regarding nuclear disasters, to rule)’’. debt. We could have prevented the prevent nuclear disasters, let Congress Page 21, line 2, insert before the period at mindless austerity of sequestration veto them if necessary, but not kill the end the following: ‘‘, and includes any special rule’’. which threatens our still-fragile eco- them by not having the time to get to Page 22, after line 8, insert the following: nomic recovery. Instead, this Tea them. ‘‘(6) The term ‘special rule’ means any rule Party Congress could not even muster Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- that the Administrator of the Office of Infor- the will to vote to fund the transpor- ance of my time. mation and Regulatory Affairs of the Office tation bill yesterday. This is yet an- Mr. GOODLATTE. I yield myself the of Management and Budget determines other example of a ‘‘do-nothing’’ Con- balance of my time. would result in net job growth.’’. gress under the leadership of an anti- Mr. Chairman, the fact of the matter The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to middle class Republican leadership. is that, when it comes to regulatory House Resolution 322, the gentleman Americans have a right to expect safety, the gentleman cites the Con- from Georgia (Mr. JOHNSON) and a that their elected legislators will enact gressional Review Act. I’ll remind the Member opposed each will control 5 laws that help create jobs, like doing House that, as I noted earlier, since minutes. something about sequestration. My 1996, it’s been used one time for ergo- The Chair recognizes the gentleman colleague, Mr. HAL ROGERS, chairman nomic furniture. That is not a very from Georgia. of the Appropriations Committee, hit good track record when tens of thou- Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Chair- the nail on the head yesterday when he sands of regulations have been passed man, I rise in support of my amend- said, and I quote: during that time that should be re- ment, which is very simple: it would ‘‘Sequestration—and its unrealistic viewed by this Congress. This legisla- exclude from this bill any rule that and ill-conceived discretionary cuts— tion only asks that those regulations would result in net job growth. must be brought to an end.’’ that cost more than $100 million should I ask that my colleagues support this American workers continue to face be reviewed. But it’s especially true of commonsense amendment to promote hurdles to providing for their families, the most important regulations related job growth and help to strengthen the and I’m gravely concerned about the to, for example, the nuclear power in- middle class. After all, the stated pur- effects of sequestration on my home dustry where safety is a very impor- pose of the REINS Act is to grow the State of Georgia. Last month, fur- tant standard, as is efficiency and economy and create jobs, isn’t that loughs began for most civilian Defense making sure that the American people correct? Department employees at Robins Air

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Under clause 3(c) week will take $50 million out of the employed are instantly and constantly of rule XVII, a manager in opposition economy around the Robins Air Force reemployed in nearly identical jobs. Base alone. Multiply that with the eco- would have the right to close. But the EPA’s employment impact Ms. JACKSON LEE. Thank you. nomic catastrophe across other mili- analysis is frequently flawed because it The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will tary bases in Georgia and throughout fails to account for the cascading em- designate the amendment. the country, and you begin to under- ployment effects of regulation across The text of the amendment is as fol- stand the truly caustic effects of se- interconnected industries and markets. lows: questration on small businesses and on Using the proper full economy model, Page 20, line 10, insert after ‘‘means any the economy. But instead of working NERA Economic Consulting found that rule’’ the following: ‘‘(other than a special together to come to a bipartisan solu- the EPA’s Utility MACT Rule would rule)’’. tion to the sequestration fiasco, this have a negative impact equivalent to Page 21, line 2, insert before the period at Congress is continuing an agenda to 180,000 to 215,000 lost jobs in 2015, versus the end the following: ‘‘, and includes any make life worse for American families. special rule’’. the EPA’s claim of 8,000 net new jobs, Page 22, after line 8, insert the following: I urge all of my colleagues to support and which, therefore, wouldn’t come to ‘‘(6) The term ‘special rule’ means any rule this commonsense amendment to pro- the Congress, even though private con- that is promulgated by the Department of mote job creation, and I reserve the sultants say it would lose over 200,000 Homeland Security.’’. balance of my time. jobs. EPA claims it would create 8,000 The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Chairman, I jobs. House Resolution 322, the gentlewoman rise to claim the time in opposition to The EPA’s Cross-State Air Pollution from Texas (Ms. JACKSON LEE) and a the amendment. Rule would have had an economic im- Member opposed each will control 5 The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman pact equivalent to the annual—an- minutes. from Virginia is recognized for 5 min- nual—loss of 34,300 jobs from 2013 The Chair recognizes the gentle- utes. through 2037 versus the EPA’s claimed woman from Texas. Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Chairman, the 700 jobs gained annually. Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Chairman, amendment carves out of the REINS Finally, the EPA’s industrial Boiler let me thank my colleagues. Whenever Act Congressional Approval Procedures Maximum Achievable Control Tech- they engage in debate, I know they regulations that the Office of Manage- nology—or MACT—Rule would have a have a serious commitment to the ment and Budget determined will lead negative impact equivalent to 27,585 process of this House and this Nation. to net job creation. jobs per year on average from 2013 But I rise today to offer an amend- ment, and I hope that it addresses the The danger in the amendment is the through 2037, compared with the EPA’s chairman’s offer of legislative strong incentive it gives OMB to ma- claim of 2,200 per year claim. All of this goes to show that this collegiality. If this is such an impor- nipulate its analysis of a major regula- would be a shell game allowing the ex- tant effort, then I believe that the tions job impact. Far too often, OMB ecutive branch to claim job increases amendments that have been offered by may be tempted to shave the analysis when actually there are massive job my colleagues, and the one that I in- to skirt the bill’s congressional ap- losses and, therefore, avoid the scru- troduce as we speak, are ones that proval requirement. In addition, regu- tiny of the people’s House and the en- makes this bill reasonable. lations alleged to create new jobs often tire United States Congress where My amendment would except from do so by destroying real existing jobs these massive regulations should come the bill’s congressional approval re- and creating new hoped-for jobs associ- back for review and approval before quirement any rule promulgated by the ated with regulatory compliance. they’re implemented, and before they Department of Homeland Security or- For example, some Environmental cost those kind of jobs to Americans. ganized and established in the back- Protection Agency Clean Air Act rules I urge my colleagues to oppose the drop of the heinous and tragic terrorist will shut down existing power plants. amendment, and yield back the bal- act of 9/11. In fact, I can’t imagine this EPA and OMB may attempt to justify ance of my time. legislation being effective in the midst that with claims that more new green The Acting CHAIR. The question is of tragedy and devastation. jobs will be created as a result. In the on the amendment offered by the gen- I don’t think my friend understands end, that is just another way in which tleman from Georgia (Mr. JOHNSON). that there’s nothing in the REINS Act government picks the jobs winners and The question was taken; and the Act- that prevents a filibuster. A filibuster the jobs losers. And there’s no guar- ing Chair announced that the noes ap- means that we will never get a resolu- antee that all of the new green jobs peared to have it. tion voted on by the two Houses— will ever actually exist. And I would Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Chair- never—because it does not negate a fil- cite Solyndra as perhaps the best evi- man, I demand a recorded vote. ibuster. dence of promised jobs that don’t exist The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to So in the midst of a crisis, where peo- and cost the taxpayers half a billion clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- ple are in need of relief by the Depart- dollars. ceedings on the amendment offered by ment of Homeland Security, such as The REINS Act is not intended to the gentleman from Georgia will be the Department of Homeland Security force any particular outcome. It does postponed. having to act quickly to establish new not choose between clean air and dirty AMENDMENT NO. 8 OFFERED BY MS. JACKSON or emergency regulations in the pro- air. It does not choose between new LEE tection of critical infrastructure, here jobs and old jobs. Instead, the REINS The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order it comes, the dastardly REINS Act. I Act chooses between two ways of mak- to consider amendment No. 8 printed in think we would be better off right now ing laws. It chooses the way the Fram- part B of House Report 113–187. to be debating H.R. 900 to eliminate the ers intended, in which accountability Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Chairman, I sequestration to bring jobs back to for laws with major economic impacts have an amendment at the desk. America. rests with Congress. It rejects the way PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY But I hope that this amendment will Washington has operated for far too Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Chairman, I be considered, because I can’t imagine long, where there is no accountability have a parliamentary inquiry. the very Department that was estab- because decisions are made by The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman lished to put its foot in the gap now is unelected agency officials. will state her parliamentary inquiry. going to be hindered by the REINS Act.

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Mr. Chairman, I pages 12 through 14 of the bill, they The bill would add new review requirements would say to the gentlewoman from will see multiple ways in which proce- to an already long and complicated process, Texas that the bill prohibits a fili- dural motions and substantive motions allowing special interest lobbyists to second- buster in the Senate from being used to in the Senate are barred from under- guess the work of respected scientists and block consideration of regulations that taking a filibuster, and they must pro- staff through legal challenges, sparking a come before the Congress. ceed through those points of order and We are making every effort to have wave of litigation that would add more costs other objections that might be raised and delays to the rulemaking process, poten- that bipartisan collegiality that she to a final vote on this regulation under suggests, but I don’t think this amend- tially putting the lives, health and safety of mil- the REINS Act. lions of Americans at risk. ment accomplishes that. The amend- This is a good thing because it will ment seeks to shield the Department of The Department of Homeland Security sim- allow for expeditious consideration by ply does not have the time to be hindered by Homeland Security from Congress’ au- the Congress of regulations. Whether thority to approve regulations under frivolous and unnecessary litigation, especially they are needed or not needed, they when the safety and security of the American the REINS Act. That shield should be ought to be considered by the Congress, denied. people are at risk. especially if they cost more than $100 According to a study conducted by the Eco- For example, take the Department’s million to the American economy. rule to extend compliance deadlines for nomic Policy Institute, public protections and I reserve the balance of my time. regulations ‘‘do not tend to significantly im- States to issue secure driver’s licenses Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Chairman, I pede job creation’’, and furthermore, over the under the REAL ID Act. More than a am glad the gentleman pointed us out course of the last several decades, the bene- decade after 9/11 hijackers used fraudu- to pages 12 to 14, because he indicated fits of federal regulations have significantly lent licenses to board airplanes used to a number of procedural hula hoops that murder 3,000 innocent Americans, DHS outweighed their costs. we have to jump through. Each of There is no need for this legislation, aside continues to keep this extension in those procedural hula hoops will be place. from the need of some of my colleagues to subject to a filibuster. protect corporate interests. This bill would This is the kind of decisionmaking But this is what the American people make it more difficult for the government to that takes place at the Department of go through: Here is a tornado or an protect its citizens, and in the case of the De- Homeland Security. Congress should earthquake, here is Hurricane Sandy. partment of Homeland Security, it endangers use every tool it can to reassert its au- There are a variety of issues that it re- the lives of our citizens. thority over the legislative rulemaking sults in. Here is a wildfire. functions it has delegated to DHS, and I yield 30 seconds to the gentleman In our post 9/11 climate, homeland security the REINS Act is available to do that. from Tennessee. continues to be a top priority for our nation. As I would urge my colleagues to oppose Mr. COHEN. Thank you. I appreciate we continue to face threats from enemies for- the amendment and to support the un- you bringing this amendment. There eign and domestic, we must ensure that we derlying bill. are a whole lot of opportunities for the are doing all we can to protect our country. I reserve the balance of my time. people of west Tennessee to benefit DHS cannot react to the constantly changing Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Chairman, from it. threat landscape effectively if they are subject how much time do I have remaining? We are an area that has been known to this bill. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman to have tornados; we have the potential Since the creation of the Department of from Texas has 3 minutes remaining. for an earthquake from Reelfoot Lake. Homeland Security in 2002, we have over- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Thank you. hauled the government in ways never done To the contrary, to my good friend FEMA comes under this, and to stop FEMA from having proper regulations before. Steps have been taken to ensure that from Virginia, the bill does not en- the communication failures that led to 9/11 do tirely prohibit a filibuster. In fact, a that could protect the public would be a serious mistake. It is important that not happen again. The Department of Home- filibuster can be used on the procedural land Security has helped push the United motion to bring the bill up, and in the we safeguard our citizens, particularly States forward in how protect our nation. Con- Senate they can never bring this up. when they are victims of natural trage- tinuing to make advance in Homeland security So let me remind my friends: dies. Galveston, 6,000 people dead and Ms. JACKSON LEE. Let me thank and intelligence is the best way to combat the climbing, 1900; Hurricane Katrina, one the gentleman. threats we still face. of the 10 worst, killing 1,836 in 2005; I would like to ask my colleagues to The Department of Homeland Security is 1980, a heat wave in the southern and be sensible and realize that you cannot tasked with a wide variety of duties under its central States killing 1,700; Chicago control the other body. mission. One example of an instance where heat wave in 1995. This amendment is a sensible amend- DHS may have to act quickly to establish new Disasters that need the relief that ment that responds to the outcry of or emergency regulations is the protection of the American people deserve. wildfires, tornados, hurricanes, earth- our cyber security. This tells us what we will be facing quakes. The American people are look- In the past few years, threats in cyberspace while a filibuster is going on in the ing for the Department of Homeland have risen dramatically. The policy of the Senate. This is a map only of this year. Security to be able to focus on the in- United States is to protect against the debili- Already disasters in Washington State frastructure repair, the regulatory tating disruption of the operation of information with mud slides, Oklahoma with tor- scheme and structure to respond to an systems for critical infrastructures and, there- nados, Arizona with wildfires, Miami emergency. by, help to protect the people, economy, and with mud slides. This bill does not deal with emer- national security of the United States. Then they want to block Homeland gencies. It deals with an elongated We are all affected by threats to our cyber Security from developing regulations process that, unfortunately, will security. We must act to reduce our for infrastructure, they want to stop drown, if you will, the people with a vulnerabilities to these threats before they can what is going on with Hurricane Sandy regulatory structure that does not pro- be exploited. A failure to protect our cyber and the repair that is needed and the vide them with the relief that first re- systems would damage our Nation’s critical in- infrastructure with something called sponders need or the people need. frastructure. So, we must continue to ensure the REINS Act, which, as I said earlier, I ask my colleagues of this House to that such disruptions of cyberspace are infre- goes around and around and around. be sensible and vote for the Jackson quent, of minimal duration, manageable, and I hope my colleagues will support Lee amendment. cause the least possible damage. this amendment, and I reserve the bal- My amendment would exempt from the bill’s Like other national security challenges in the ance of my time. Congressional approval requirement any rule post 9/11 era, the cyber threat is multifaceted

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In addition, there because they are tasked with emergency pre- includes protected from unnecessary or are cyber threats that are international or do- paredness and response. burdensome regulations in the Depart- mestic criminal enterprises. There are many challenges our communities ment of Homeland Security. According to the Government Accountability face when we are confronted with a cata- I urge my colleagues to oppose the Office (GAO), the number of cyber incidents strophic event or a domestic terrorist attack. It amendment, and I yield back the bal- reported by Federal agencies to USCERT has is important for people to understand that our ance of my time. increased dramatically over the past four capacity to deal with hurricanes directly re- The Acting CHAIR. The question is years, from 5,503 cyber incidents reported in flects our ability to respond to a terrorist attack on the amendment offered by the gen- FY 2006 to about 30,000 cyber incidents in FY in Texas or New York, an earthquake in Cali- tlewoman from Texas (Ms. JACKSON 2009 (over a 400 percent increase). fornia, or a nationwide pandemic flu outbreak. LEE). The four most prevalent types of cyber inci- On any given day the City of Houston and The question was taken; and the Act- dents and events reported to US–CERT dur- cities across the United States face a wide- ing Chair announced that the noes ap- ing FY 2009 were malicious code; improper spread and ever-changing array of threats, peared to have it. usage; unauthorized access and incidents such as: terrorism, organized crime, natural Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Chairman, I warranting further investigations (unconfirmed disasters and industrial accidents. demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to malicious or anomalous activity). Cities and towns across the nation face clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- Critical infrastructure in the nation is com- these and other threats. Indeed, every day, ceedings on the amendment offered by posed of public and private institutions in the ensuring the security of the homeland requires the gentlewoman from Texas will be sectors of agriculture, food, water, public the interaction of multiple Federal departments postponed. health, emergency services, government, de- and agencies, as well as operational collabo- fense industrial base, information and tele- ration across Federal, State, local, tribal, and AMENDMENT NO. 9 OFFERED BY MR. MCKINLEY communications, energy, transportation, bank- territorial governments, nongovernmental orga- The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order ing and finance, chemicals and hazardous ma- nizations, and the private sector. We can to consider amendment No. 9 printed in terials, and postal and shipping. hinder the Department of Homeland Security’s part B of House Report 113–187. Mr. MCKINLEY. Mr. Chairman, I With cyberspace as their central nervous ability to protect the safety and security of the have an amendment at the desk. system—it is the control system of our coun- American people. I urge my colleagues to support the Jackson The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will try. Cyberspace is composed of hundreds of Lee amendment in order to ensure that life designate the amendment. thousands of interconnected computers, serv- saving regulations promulgated by the Depart- The text of the amendment is as fol- ers, routers, switches, and fiber optic cables ment of Homeland Security are not unneces- lows: that allow our critical infrastructures to work. sarily delayed by this legislation. Page 20, line 16, strike ‘‘$100,000,000’’ and Thus, the healthy, secure, and efficient func- The Acting CHAIR. The time of the insert ‘‘$50,000,000’’. tioning of cyberspace is essential to both our gentlewoman has expired. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to economy and our national security. Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Chairman, I House Resolution 322, the gentleman In light of an attack that threatens the yield myself the balance of my time, from West Virginia (Mr. MCKINLEY) United State’s cyber protection, Homeland Se- and would just say in opposition to this and a Member opposed each will con- curity officials may need to issue emergency amendment again, Members only need trol 5 minutes. regulations quickly. Attacks can be sent in- to look to the bill itself to see that the The Chair recognizes the gentleman stantly in cyber space, and the protection of process in the Senate will not tolerate from West Virginia. our critical infrastructure cannot be mitigated filibusters at any point in the process Mr. MCKINLEY. Mr. Chairman, this by cumbersome bureaucracy. from start to finish. bill currently requires that all regula- The Department of Homeland Security is Let me also point out that the Amer- tions that cost $100 million or more also tasked with combating terrorism, and pro- ican people care very much about how must first be approved by Congress. tecting Americans from threats. With the cur- disasters are handled, and so do elected rent unrest in the Middle East, why would we representatives of the American peo- b 2030 want to limit DHS’s ability to do its job? ple. But we are talking about regula- Therefore, I rise today to offer an The Department of Homeland Security is tions written by the agency that cost amendment to reduce that threshold constantly responding to new intelligence and more than $100 million. from $100 million to $50 million. This threats from the volatile Middle East and Those regulations, if they are written would ensure greater transparency and around the globe. We must not tie the hands wrong—and many people would suggest more accountability in the process. of those trusted to protect us from these that the Department of Homeland Se- Let’s put this in perspective, Mr. threats. curity has gotten it wrong many times Chairman. Hindering the ability of DHS to make with regulations from the TSA, for ex- For the past 2 years, according to the changes to rules and regulations puts the en- ample—those regulations should come regulators, of all of the regulations in- tire country at risk. As the Representative for back to this Congress for review. The dividually that have exceeded $100 mil- the 18th District of Texas, I know about American people have the first and lion, only 2 percent have been re- vulnerabilities in security firsthand. Of the 350 foremost place to look for leadership viewed. That means 98 percent of all of major ports in America, the Port of Houston is on these issues in the Congress of the the regulations that we have faced in the one of the busiest. United States, the people’s House, and America have not had the involvement More than 220 million tons of cargo moved the United States Senate, and not to of Congress. I mean, who would be sat- through the Port of Houston in 2011, and the government regulatory agencies. isfied if only 2 percent of our food that port ranked first in foreign waterborne tonnage Yes, they need to write regulations, we eat has been inspected? Who would for the 15th consecutive year. The port links but they shouldn’t have the final say, be satisfied if only 2 percent of the Houston with over 1,000 ports in 203 coun- particularly on the most expensive reg- planes that we fly in are inspected—or tries, and provides 785,000 jobs throughout ulations affecting our economy. of our homes? businesses? The Obama the state of Texas. Maritime ports are centers Money that is diverted—money that administration and its overly aggres- of trade, commerce, and travel along our na- is diverted—to pay for unnecessary reg- sive bureaucrats are playing with peo- tion’s coastline, protected by the Coast Guard, ulations is money that can’t be spent ple’s lives. under the direction of DHS. to address other problems that we have Last weekend, I was at a Serbian pic- If Coast Guard intelligence has evidence of in this country or to pay down our na- nic in northern West Virginia, and I a potential attack on the port of Houston, I tional debt. That’s what is important, was approached by two adult males want the Department of Homeland Security to and that’s why this amendment should who were very concerned. Mr. Chair- be able to protect my constituents, by issuing be defeated. man, their eyes welled up with fear and the regulations needed without being subject We need to have common sense concern because of all of these regula- to the constraints of this bill. brought to our regulatory process. The tions that are being imposed on them.

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Then we are going to move to the tions threaten their American Dream because it decreases by $50 million the Senate, and we are going to tell the and are taking away the possibility for threshold, which means more and more Senate committees, If you don’t act in them to raise their families. Each of us regulations would have to go through 15 days, we’re discharging this. Then knows men like them. They live in our this cumbersome process and really sti- we will expect the Senate to pass this neighborhoods. Whenever we go home, fle regulations and rules, and that’s bill, which is the only way that it’s we see these people. They want to what this is about. going to get to the President’s desk. work, but they’re afraid of someone The Speaker said that the job of this I might also say to my good friend moving the goalpost with a new regula- Congress is not to pass legislation but from Tennessee, over and over again, tion that’s not checked by Congress. to repeal legislation. That’s what these we keep talking about what President Every year, these regulations cost bills are about. They’re not to improve Obama’s administration has done. If hundreds of billions of dollars annu- the lives of Americans by having more this is about President Obama, that’s ally, and 98 percent of them are imple- safety and more protection but, rather, one thing. If this is about creating mented without congressional over- to defeat proposals that may come jobs, the President has offered the sight. According to the Small Business from the EPA, which are to protect the American Jobs Act, and we have intro- Administration, the cumulative burden air and the water and our Earth, as duced a bill that has been calculated to of regulations exceeds more than $1 well as to protect other areas of safety, have helped create jobs and stop the trillion annually out of our economy. whether it’s automobiles or airplanes bleeding of the economy. Let me say this again: nearly 98 per- or trains or trucks or whatever. I am glad my good friend talked The fact is that this would make it cent of all new regulations have no eco- about the success of the Dow. That almost impossible to pass a rule or a nomic analysis or oversight by the translates into jobs if we get rid of the regulation, and it would allow one American public. According to the sequester. There is a bill that will get House the ability to kill a regulation. GAO, Federal regulators last year, Mr. rid of it, H.R. 900, offered by Mr. CON- This is a House that doesn’t have the Chairman, issued 2,500 new regula- YERS, which many of us have cospon- expertise within it, which has been said sored. Where is the debate on the floor tions—just in 1 year alone. by some of the Members in their saying Doesn’t this administration under- they didn’t know how big to build a of the House of that? stand that excessive, unchecked regu- I would simply say that we are now dam or whatever. That’s why we have lations harm working families? going from the extreme to the very ex- government people who study and do Just because the administration can research and promulgate rules and reg- treme, and you’re going to see a pound- issue a regulation doesn’t mean that it ulations—to protect us—and it’s done ing of regulations. Moms and dads and should. By reducing the threshold from in a nonpolitical environment. If you children—families—municipalities, $100 million to $50 million, we provide bring it to this environment, you’re places need clean air, clean water. Congress an opportunity to rein in going to have lobbyists coming up, try- They need better emissions to the ex- these out-of-control agencies and allow ing to kill things that affect their in- tent that it helps with clean air. They more of our people to continue working dustries. need safety. They need security. Now and supporting their families. This is a yo-yo bill: you are on your we are going to pile it up with those Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 minute to my own. That’s what they’re saying basi- that may cost $50 million. good friend, the gentleman from Vir- cally, that we don’t want protections How absurd is that in terms of the ginia (Mr. GOODLATTE). for consumers or protections for citi- legislative schedule of this place and Mr. GOODLATTE. I want to thank zens. We want to have something lais- the legislative schedule of the United the gentleman for yielding. sez-faire: no rules and regulations. States Senate? Now, I’m not saying Mr. Chairman, I support the amend- You’re out there on your own. anyone is going to shuck off any ment. I share in my colleague’s desire I yield such time as she may consume work—we welcome that—but you have to bring more congressional scrutiny to the gentlelady from Houston, Texas the regular order of legislation. Then to regulations with high economic im- (Ms. JACKSON LEE). every time an amendment comes up— pacts, and I know that recent major Ms. JACKSON LEE. I thank the gen- now $50 million—then you’re going to regulations have hit West Virginia and tleman from Tennessee. say that this must kick in. the gentleman’s constituents particu- Mr. Chairman, I beg to differ with my I ask my colleagues to reject this larly hard. good friend who has offered this amendment because it simply will not The Environmental Protection Agen- amendment, which is even more ex- work. cy’s regulations that affect energy treme. Mr. COHEN. Mr. Chairman, I yield sources and power production are I proceeded to read the sections that back the balance of my time. among the most troubling. The $100 my good chairman referred me to on The Acting CHAIR. The question is million threshold for major regulations how expeditious this process would be on the amendment offered by the gen- in the bill is consistent with defini- in the United States Senate. It’s un- tleman from West Virginia (Mr. MCKIN- tions that have been used by Presi- workable. How does anyone think that LEY). dential administrations of both parties the Senate is going to pass this bill? The amendment was agreed to. since at least the 1990s. However, regu- They’ve never passed it because what it The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order lations with a $50 million impact in to- says is that you’re going to kick the to consider amendment No. 10 printed day’s economy will hit America’s job resolution out of committee, that in part B of House Report 113–187. creators and families too hard. This is you’re going to discharge it, and then AMENDMENT NO. 11 OFFERED BY MR. WEBSTER particularly true of small businesses you’re going to move it beyond all of OF FLORIDA and the families that depend on them their rules. You’re literally abolishing The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order on Main Streets throughout the Na- the Senate’s rules that they have not to consider amendment No. 11 printed tion. As a result, the amendment would redone themselves. They never got an in part B of House Report 113–187. make sure that Congress is account- agreement on ending a filibuster, so I Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Chair, able for regulatory decisions of this have no idea as to issues of security I have an amendment at the desk. magnitude, which impose harm on an and safety as it relates to homeland se- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will economy that can ill afford it. curity or of the issues dealing with fuel designate the amendment. Therefore, I support the gentleman’s and greenhouse gases, which have de- The text of the amendment is as fol- amendment, and I urge my colleagues cidedly impacted positively the Amer- lows: to join me in doing so. ican people as it relates to emissions. Page 21, beginning on line 4, strike ‘‘except Mr. COHEN. I rise in opposition to Now we’re going from $100 million to that such term does not include—’’ and all this amendment. $50 million, which, I hate to say, in a that follows through line 18, and insert the

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That’s why this for the future rates, wages, prices, services, for taxpayers. is a very bad bill and a bad amendment or allowances therefore, corporate or finan- and a bad use of the public’s time. cial structures, reorganizations, mergers, or By requiring a vote of Congress in all acquisitions thereof, or accounting practices substantive agency rules, the REINS I reserve the balance of my time. or disclosures bearing on any of the fore- Act results in more clearly written leg- Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Chair- going.’’ islation; it improves the regulatory man, I yield 1 minute to the chairman The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to process; and it holds government ac- of the Judiciary Committee, Mr. GOOD- House Resolution 322, the gentleman countable to the American people for LATTE. Mr. GOODLATTE. I thank the gen- from Florida (Mr. WEBSTER) and a the laws imposed upon them. tleman from Florida for yielding, and Member opposed each will control 5 I urge my colleagues to support the Webster amendment and strengthen I’m going to support his amendment. minutes. I share my colleagues’s desire to curb the REINS Act by closing this guid- The Chair recognizes the gentleman the abuse of agency guidance docu- ance document loophole, which erodes from Florida. ments and other agency directives, Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Chair, the rule of law. statements, and actions that too often this amendment is straightforward. It I reserve the balance of my time. have escaped adequate congressional closes a regulatory loophole that al- b 2045 scrutiny. lows Federal agencies to make major The amendment brings within the policy changes without appropriate Mr. COHEN. In what I’m sure is no surprise to the Chairman, I rise in op- scope of the Congressional Review Act congressional review. and the REINS Act rules of agency As currently written, the REINS Act position to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman practice, procedure, and management covers agency rules developed through that could be abused but otherwise the formal notice and comment rule- from Tennessee is recognized for 5 min- utes. would escape a congressional check and making process, but that’s not enough. balance. It is a measured first step in By removing two exceptions from the Mr. COHEN. Once again, this just takes it to another level. It’s not just reining in agency excess, and I look definition of ‘‘rule,’’ we ensure that forward to working with the gentleman agency actions that serve a regulatory the rules, but then the rules of the rules. in the future to see if we can identify purpose are subject to the $100 million additional ways to rein in abusive threshold. Really what this bill is about is a messaging opportunity. We’re supposed agency practices and guidance. The current administration cir- I urge my colleagues to support this to be legislating. The reality is that we cumvents congressional oversight and amendment. don’t legislate in Congress; we mes- public input by issuing general state- Mr. COHEN. Mr. Chairman, I yield ments of policy known as ‘‘guidance sage. One side says, We’re for business. back the balance of my time so we can documents’’ in order to achieve its in- We’re against regulations. We’re get to the next program on C–SPAN trusive regulatory agenda. This tactic against rules. We want to create enter- quicker. shields major and costly policy changes prise by destroying rules and regula- Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Chair- from any congressional oversight laws tions. The other side, which is my side, man, I yield myself such time as I may put in place to protect citizens. Let me says, We’re for consumers. We’re for consume. give you two examples. safety. We’re for protection. We’re for I just want to remind everyone that The EPA used a guidance document health and clean water and clear air. we all remember what happened on to remove the word ‘‘navigable’’ from We think that the government process July 3 when there was an announce- the definition of ‘‘waters of the United works because it saves people; it saves ment made that all of the sudden we States.’’ This would expand its juris- their lives. We go back and forth. were going to basically reverse our de- diction to potentially regulate tradi- This would effectively destroy the cision on the Affordable Care Act tional State waters and roadside opportunity to have rules and regula- passed by this Congress. I would not ditches that hold water after rainfall. tions passed at all. It’s not going to get have voted for it had I been here. With The EPA estimates that this guidance through the Senate, so what it is is a one stroke of the pen on a guidance document could cost Americans $171 messaging opportunity for us to fill up document, they were able to thwart million annually. Last month, we all C–SPAN. It’s unfortunate because we the law that we passed. know the administration used a guid- should be legislating about jobs and We talk about this body is for legis- ance document to delay the health care about the sequester. We ought to be lating? Yes, it is. When it does, we ex- law’s employer coverage mandate. The talking about benefits that the govern- pect the executive branch to enforce CBO estimates this guidance document ment does provide, but right now se- that law, which it didn’t; and it didn’t will cost $12 billion. questration is taking away important because it was able to use that guid- Both of these guidance documents jobs in the Defense Department, mon- ance document to change the law. It’s make substantive changes to policy eys from the National Institutes of not right. Vote for this amendment. without congressional review. Under Health, which would protect people’s I yield back the balance of my time. the REINS Act as currently drafted, lives in the long run with treatments The Acting CHAIR. The question is these costly guidance documents would and cures that we need, and the next on the amendment offered by the gen- escape the disapproval process even generation will benefit greater than us; tleman from Florida (Mr. WEBSTER). though they breach the $100 million yet we’re here talking about something The amendment was agreed to. threshold established by REINS. that is not going to happen. AMENDMENT NO. 12 OFFERED BY MS. MOORE Good policy does not have to be hid- It is really unfortunate, because we The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order den within the cloak of bureaucratic should be legislating, and this bill just to consider amendment No. 12 printed power grabbing. My amendment seeks gets us into the weeds, gets us down in part B of House Report 113–187. to shine light into the dark corner of into the regulations. It’s like we’re Ms. MOORE. Mr. Chairman, I have an regulatory infrastructure that is going to strangle the ‘‘bureaucrats.’’ amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will abused by those with an agenda that But the bureaucrats are the experts designate the amendment. must be hidden from view. It simply al- who come up with the safety provisions The text of the amendment is as fol- lows elected Representatives the oppor- that say your children’s toys are going lows: tunity to review policy changes issued to be safe and your car is going to have Page 23, line 19, insert after ‘‘determines.’’ through internal guidance that exceed brakes and work in the proper manner the following (and amend the table of sec- the $100 million threshold. Hard- and your airplane is not going to fall tions accordingly): working taxpayers are owed a choice out of the sky when it’s not near the ‘‘§ 808. Exemption for certain rules and a voice through their elected Rep- airport. ‘‘Sections 801 through 807 of this chapter, resentatives in all major policy Those are important things to the as amended by the Regulations from the Ex- changes that impact their jobs and American people, and if you don’t have ecutive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2013 shall

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Pursuant to erans Affairs with regard to veterans’ DEAR REPRESENTATIVE MOORE: On behalf of House Resolution 322, the gentlewoman claims are reasons to oppose the gen- DAV (Disabled American Veterans), an orga- tlewoman’s amendment. The amend- from Wisconsin (Ms. MOORE) and a nization of 1.2 million wartime wounded, in- Member opposed each will control 5 ment carves out of the REINS act con- jured, and ill veterans, I am writing with re- gressional approval procedures all reg- spect to your proposed amendment to H.R. minutes. 367, the Regulations from the Executive in The Chair recognizes the gentle- ulations that affect veterans and Vet- erans Affairs. Need of Scrutiny Act of 2013, or the ‘‘REIN’’ woman from Wisconsin. Act. Ms. MOORE. Mr. Chairman, I rise We want to guarantee that the regu- latory decisions that affect them are Your proposed amendment, if accepted, today to offer an amendment to H.R. would exempt veterans and veterans affairs 367, the REINS Act, and I yield myself the best decisions. That’s why major from the requirements of the bill that all 3 minutes of my time. regulations that affect veterans and proposed federal rules that convey a cost of Today’s REINS Act would require a Veterans Affairs, like all other major $100 million or more, or that are subject to joint resolution approval of Congress regulations, should fall within the other circumstances described in the bill, be every time the executive branch pro- REINS Act. Under the legislation, submitted to Congress before promulgation mulgates a major rule. My amendment agencies with authority over veterans’ by the Executive Branch. Under the bill, Congress would require itself to mandatorily would simply exempt our Nation’s vet- issues will know that Congress must approve their major regulations before act to approve or disapprove any such regu- erans from the burdensome layers and lation through fixed rules of procedure and hurdles that H.R. 367 will add to the ad- they go into effect. calendars. ministration’s rulemaking process. That provides a powerful incentive Your effort to protect veterans to ensure I oppose the underlying bill because for the agencies to write the best pos- their benefits and services are provided in an it will severely restrict agency or de- sible regulations, ones that Congress expeditious manner, as proposed by an Exec- partment action when many vulnerable can easily approve. Congress will have utive Branch agency, is deeply appreciated. veterans need help. It is just simply every incentive to approve good regula- Under the DAV Constitution and By-Laws, unacceptable every single time our Na- tions and every incentive to disapprove any federal legislation or policy that fur- tion’s veterans are held hostage by the regulations that have led to the kind of thers the interests of wounded and injured veterans carries DAV’s strong support. gridlock we experience in Congress. delays and uncertainty that veterans face today. While endorsing your specific amendment, This is yet another moment. This DAV takes no position on the underlying bill amendment offers an opportunity to That’s a solution that everyone itself, because our membership has not ap- exempt them from that. should be able to support. Congress will proved a resolution specific to the purpose of Mr. Chairman, just a few little facts: be more accountable, agencies will Congress generally limiting government reg- Today’s veterans need help more write better rules, and veterans and all ulation-making across the vast federal land- than ever, and they really deserve it. Americans will reap the benefit. scape. Unfortunately, over 3,000 Active Duty I urge my colleagues to oppose this Thank you for proposing your amendment, troops have taken their lives since 2011. amendment, and I reserve the balance and please advise me how DAV can aid you We have an estimated 22 veteran sui- of my time. in gaining its acceptance by the House as it cides per day. We’ve had over 2 million Ms. MOORE. Mr. Chairman, I yield concludes consideration of the REIN Act. Sincerely, Active Duty soldiers deployed to Iraq myself such time as I may consume. I’m sure my colleague agrees with me BARRY A. JESINOSKI, and Afghanistan, many of whom are Executive Director, Washington Headquarters. that we should not add hurdles. We’ve struggling to transition and trying to Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Chairman, I passed 11 bills since September on be- find employment. While the VA has yield myself the balance of my time. made some progress in recent months, half of veterans, including the fol- I say to the gentlewoman, my col- Mr. Chairman, the backlog of over lowing kinds of initiatives: the 9/11 GI league from Wisconsin, that this House 500,000 claims—those older than 125 Bill, which we all agreed upon; copay- is very proud of the fact that we days—is simply unacceptable. ments for medication; and resources worked in a bipartisan fashion to pass Some veterans have had to wait up to for radiation poisoning. Had we had all of those bills. I have absolutely no 2 years for an administrative decision this bill in place, each and every one of doubt that if, after we pass those bills, on a claim, and we’re adding more ad- these initiatives would have required a the Department of Veterans Affairs ministrative requirements for them. joint resolution from Congress each and other agencies affecting veterans We’re gravely concerned, all of us are time the VA promulgated these rules. didn’t do the work properly and didn’t here, on a bipartisan basis, about the If those sessions of Congress were get it done right that this Congress growing backlog of appeals pending anything like the majority’s calendar would again work in a very bipartisan with the VA as resources are shifted. for this year, we would not have had a fashion to say, No, you didn’t get it The amount of claims waiting to be lot of time to have completed work. right. Get it right. heard by the Board of Veterans Affairs This year we’ve only passed 15 bills is currently over 45,000 and estimated into law. That’s a record low compared That’s what this is all about. That’s to increase to approximately 102,000 by to last year. As the Speaker just re- why the REINS Act is important. It’s 2017. The average length of an appeal cently said—I suppose it would apply not just for every other American, but completed in fiscal year 2012 was 903 here—we should not be judged on how also for veterans. This is something days, Mr. Chairman. Adding hurdles many laws we create; we should be that will improve the regulatory proc- now will do nothing but curtail options judged on how many laws we repeal. ess. available to the administration as it Certainly, we would not have been able There is another study that talks works toward solving these serious to do things like the GI Bill or reduce about the creation of jobs, which are problems. copayments for medications for vet- important to our veterans who have re- I appeal to the common sense and erans had we had this bill in place. turned and are looking for employment compassion for veterans of my col- The other thing is you would think in this country. This is a study by the leagues. My amendment is simple. Vet- that my colleagues would have some Phoenix Center, and it’s entitled, erans deserve to be left out of this po- pride in this institution. All this bill ‘‘Regulatory Expenditures, Economic litical fight. will do is put much more power within Growth and Jobs: An Empirical I reserve the balance of my time. the hands of the executive. We can’t Study.’’ It was performed by three Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Chairman, I appoint bureaucrats to conference Ph.D.’s and a lawyer. What could be rise to claim time in opposition to the committees on the budget. better than that? I want to read from amendment. I yield back the balance of my time. part of the abstract. It says:

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They passed the omy by $6.2 million and nearly 100 private economy, up from the $7.1 billion in Senate. And you know what? The sector jobs annually. Conversely, each mil- 2010. President signed them into law. That lion-dollar increase in the regulatory budget Mr. Speaker, the economic impact may come as a surprise to some folks, costs the economy 420 private sector jobs. from natural gas development in Penn- but it’s the truth. We passed seven bills This is a study that shows conclu- sylvania is exceeding all expectations. to change, to modify, to repeal parts sively that we’re right when we say Governor Corbett and the Pennsyl- of, to make better ObamaCare, and the that the REINS Act will help to create vania State legislature are to be con- President has agreed with us on all jobs in this country and the current gratulated for their leadership in shale seven. He signed them into law. regulatory morass that we’re facing in gas production. Mr. YOUNG of Indiana. Are these this country is costing American jobs. f some of the very same bills, my good I urge my colleagues to oppose the HEALTH CARE IN AMERICA colleague, that the President in recent amendment and to support the under- speeches has characterized as partisan, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under lying bill. misguided, meaningless? I do believe the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- I yield back the balance of my time. you may be referring to some of those uary 3, 2013, the gentleman from Ar- The Acting CHAIR. The question is bills. kansas (Mr. GRIFFIN) is recognized for Mr. GRIFFIN of Arkansas. Those are on the amendment offered by the gen- the remainder of the time until 10 p.m. the same bills, and I would like to go tlewoman from Wisconsin (Ms. MOORE). as the designee of the majority leader. The question was taken; and the Act- Mr. GRIFFIN of Arkansas. Mr. through, if I can, the seven bills, and ing Chair announced that the noes ap- Speaker, I want to take a little time talk a little bit about what they do and peared to have it. tonight with my colleague, Representa- how they were an improvement. I think they are evidence that yes, we’d Ms. MOORE. Mr. Chairman, I demand tive YOUNG from Indiana, to talk a lit- a recorded vote. tle bit about health care in America, like to replace this bill with something The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to talk a little bit about the Affordable much better, this law, but in the short clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- Care Act that is currently being imple- term, we will do whatever it takes to ceedings on the amendment offered by mented, and talk about the need for provide relief to American workers, re- the gentlewoman from Wisconsin will real health care reform in this country. lief to American families, relief to be postponed. I want to start out by just empha- small businesses that are under the burden of ObamaCare. b 2100 sizing that I firmly believe we need health care reform. I believe that the So let me mention a few of these. Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Chairman, I health care reform we got in the form H.R. 4: H.R. 4 repealed the small busi- move that the Committee do now rise. of the Affordable Care Act, or ness paperwork 1099 mandate. I remem- The motion was agreed to. ObamaCare, is not the health care re- ber when I first got to Congress, I Accordingly, the Committee rose; form that we need. And I would say heard from a bunch of folks about the and the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. that we have lots of proposals here in 1099 filing obligation under the Presi- CRAMER) having assumed the chair, Mr. the House. I think last Congress we had dent’s health care law. We repealed CONAWAY, Acting Chair of the Com- over 200 bills introduced that related to that. You know what the President mittee of the Whole House on the state the health care system, reforming our did? He agreed. Bad part of the law. of the Union, reported that that Com- health care system. And this Congress, Next, H.R. 1473. We cut $2.2 billion mittee, having had under consideration we have dozens of health care reform from what was characterized as a the bill (H.R. 367) to amend chapter 8 of related bills as well. stealth public plan, a consumer-oper- title 5, United States Code, to provide So the idea that it’s either the Af- ated and -oriented plan, and froze the that major rules of the executive fordable Care Act as we’re seeing it un- IRS budget. The President signed that branch shall have no force or effect un- fold, or nothing at all, it’s a false into law. less a joint resolution of approval is en- choice. That’s not the choice that we Next, H.R. 674. We saved taxpayers acted into law, had come to no resolu- have. There are lots of ideas; lots of $13 billion by adjusting the eligibility tion thereon. much better ideas, I must add. And for ObamaCare programs. The Presi- f while I am personally for repeal—I cer- dent signed that into law. H.R. 2055 made more reductions to NATURAL GAS ECONOMIC IMPACT tainly want the Affordable Care Act re- pealed—I want to replace it with qual- the consumer-operated and -oriented (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania ity, patient-centered health care re- plan that I mentioned earlier, also to asked and was given permission to ad- form. the IPAB, the Independent Payment dress the House for 1 minute and to re- I am not against providing relief to Advisory Board, an independent board vise and extend his remarks.) Americans who are feeling the burden that’s going to cut Medicare, because it Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. of the Affordable Care Act or hasn’t been reformed, when it runs out Mr. Speaker, yesterday I addressed the ObamaCare right now. In fact, we had a of money. So that was signed into law. positive economic impact on jobs of hearing on the implementation of the And again in today’s hearing in the shale gas production that was docu- ObamaCare law in the Ways and Means Ways and Means Committee, folks on mented during a recent hearing in Committee today, a committee of the other side of the aisle were saying Pennsylvania by the bipartisan Nat- which I am a member. And my col- this talk, this criticism about the ural Gas Caucus, which I cochair. league Representative YOUNG is also a President’s law, ObamaCare, a waste of An additional area of economic im- member. And we heard a lot of people time, meaningless, all politics. Hog- pact of the natural gas production is say hey, this is the law of the land, wash; the President signed a bunch of the direct benefits to Pennsylvania. don’t mess with it. This is the law of it into law. From 2008 to 2010, Pennsylvania estab- the land, let it go. This is the law of Mr. YOUNG of Indiana. Well, it is lished three leases for natural gas pro- the land, any attempt to criticize it, to hogwash. And it’s particularly hogwash duction on State forest lands. These discuss its shortcomings, is a waste of because among those various reforms leases have generated signing bonuses time. that you’ve itemized there, let’s reflect totaling $413 million and earned the Well, I reject that outright. And, you on how much persuasion, how much State another $100 million in royalties. know, I think the President, through public argument was required to even Since 2007, a total of $1.7 billion in his actions, has rejected that. bring the President of the United corporate taxes have also been paid. What am I talking about? Well, it’s States to go along with repealing this During 2012 and 2013, the natural gas interesting because we’ve passed seven egregious, superfluous 1099 obligation.

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We The thought was and the thinking pillars of the ObamaCare law. could get into that separate conversa- still seems to be among a number of b 2115 tion. our colleagues that if they touch the I think fair-minded people agreed act, then that is going to lead to fur- Now, what is that mandate? that the delay was appropriate. ther reform, perhaps dissolution or re- Mr. YOUNG of Indiana. Well, the ObamaCare is not ready for prime peal of the act altogether and replace- mandate is that every employer across time. The computer systems don’t ment with something that is more pa- the United States of America who em- seem to be ready. Employers are con- tient centered, with something, frank- ploys 50 or more persons on a full-time fused about exactly how this law’s ly, that is more bipartisan. basis must provide government-sanc- going to work, exactly how it’s going So to our colleagues who often level tioned, government-approved health to impact them. Employees are con- criticisms at those of us who are iden- insurance to their employees. fused. And something had to be done. Now, look, superficially, that sounds tifying ways to alleviate the pain on But I think that recognition that just great. There’s some problems here. the American people with respect to something had to be done only oc- First, this law redefines full-time in a this law, the so-called Affordable Care curred because there were people in way that Americans have never under- Act, I think it bears reminding the im- Congress making arguments, as they portance of continuing the argument, stood Mr. GRIFFIN of Arkansas. If you continue to make arguments, with re- forcefully making the argument about were to ask me what does full-time spect to the flaws in this legislation. all the pain that it is causing. Mr. GRIFFIN of Arkansas. And I mean to you, I’d say, growing up in Mr. GRIFFIN of Arkansas. Precisely. would add to that there are many of us south Arkansas, full-time means 40 And a lot of people ask, why all the that believe the reason this law is not hours in a week or more, right? focus, why all the energy, why all the That’s a commonsense, practical ap- working is because it will never work. speeches? Because it’s important, num- plication of what full-time is. It is unworkable by design. It is top- ber one. And, number two, it takes the Would that be right under down. It is the old way of doing things energy, the focus, the time, the ObamaCare? in a world that is becoming network prioritization, the resources, to con- Mr. YOUNG of Indiana. That’s what bottom-up, innovative, new way of vince people, the President included, most Hoosiers think as well. doing things. This is an old central that this is not the way to go. I think I’ve traveled quite a bit, got- control, top-down way of legislating. Now, I think if you were to throw ten to know people around the country. And so the President recognized that. these seven different bills out there a And I don’t believe I’ve encountered, I But, of course, for partisan politics rea- few years ago when ObamaCare passed reckon, anyone who thought that full- sons, even though my bill did basically and say, hey, what are the chances of time was 30 hours. So where did this what he did, he opposed it. He opposed the President signing this? People come from? Out of thin air, presum- the bill that would have made his ac- would have said no way. No way it’s ably. tions legal. going to happen. So it’s a process. It’s Mr. GRIFFIN of Arkansas. So the And, of course, now it is sitting, nap- a process of making the argument with bottom line is the President recog- ping, because we hope to awake it, it’s facts; not through personal attack, nized—and I applaud him for this—I ap- napping in the Senate, in the United with facts. Make the vigorous argu- plaud him for recognizing the problem, States Senate, with your companion ment. That’s what this body and de- the burden of his law, particularly the bill, the Individual Mandate Delay. mocracy is about, make the argument, employer mandate. And he said, I’m Mr. YOUNG of Indiana. Well, kudos win the argument, and then repeal or going to postpone that part of the law. to the one of, what is it, six colleagues change. I’m basically going to repeal, in effect, on the other side of the aisle that And I would mention, there are three repeal that for a year; just make that joined us in voting for your bill. more: H.R. 3630 slashed billions of dol- go away for a year as a practical mat- Mr. GRIFFIN of Arkansas. Thirty- lars from some discretionary funds, ter. five Democrats. some slush funds which they had some Now, I applaud his recognition that Mr. YOUNG of Indiana. Thirty-five in flexibility to use, and the President the law has problems. The problem I total? agreed with that. He signed that into had with that action is I don’t think, Mr. GRIFFIN of Arkansas. That’s law. still do not believe the President had right. H.R. 4348 adjusted a drafting error. It the power to do that. If he wants the Mr. YOUNG of Indiana. I think one saved $670 million. law changed, he should have called out of every six members of their con- And H.R. 8 repealed what was called Congress. We would have been more ference were supportive of your bill. the CLASS program—Community Liv- than happy to deliver up a bill—send it Mr. GRIFFIN of Arkansas. That’s ex- ing Assistance Services and Support over to the Senate—that postponed the actly right. program. The former Democratic employer mandate a year. Mr. YOUNG of Indiana. I think that chairman of the Senate Budget Com- In fact, because of the President was the right thing to do, the right mittee called the CLASS program ‘‘a doing that, that’s precisely what we vote to cast. It certainly preserved the Ponzi scheme of the first order, the did. So I introduced H.R. 2667, that does precedent that it is this body that kind of thing Bernie Madoff would be that in legislation, not through a regu- passes the laws, that develops the leg- proud of.’’ latory change, a blog post. But I intro- islation. We saved billions of dollars through duced the Authority for Mandate Delay It’s the job of the executive branch to the repeal of H.R. 8. So to reiterate, Act, which we voted on. We passed on sign those various acts into law, and there are seven bills we fought hard this floor. then to execute them, not to recraft for, and every single one of them ulti- Why? the laws as it might see convenient, for mately was signed into law by the It does the same basic thing, a little whatever motives. President of the United States. bit different, but the same basic thing And so you mentioned my bill, which Now, I would be remiss if I didn’t that the President was doing, and we is really, in the end, the American peo- mention that the biggest change, the did it so that what he did would be ple’s bill because it’s designed to pro- most consequential change to legal. And you know what? Thirty-five vide relief to American families, the ObamaCare, the most open and full rec- Democrats supported this bill. Thirty- Fairness for American Families Act. ognition that the President’s health five Democrats supported this bill, and You know, the thinking behind this care law is unworkable and problem- I applaud them for doing it. is quite simple. If the President wants

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Growing worries about playing politics. myself, well, is it possible that he ObamaCare forcing insurers out of Well, are those one of nine Demo- doesn’t know, that the head of the IRS State markets. crats who voted for my legislation also and the administration don’t know Iowa Public Radio: Full-time vs part- playing politics? that individuals and families and work- time workers. Restaurants weigh No, candidly, I think they’re being ers are also impacted in a negative ObamaCare. fair minded. Some would argue that way, that they are burdened, many of ObamaCare forces work-hour limits they’re looking for political cover or them, by this law? for CMU students. whatever. I’ll let others assess that. Yes, they want health care reform. Brevard cuts some workers’ part- But, certainly, it’s good legislation. Yes, people need insurance. Yes, people time hours to avoid ObamaCare rules. It’s fair and equitable legislation to ac- want to be covered. But this is not the ObamaCare delay is a relief for a cord the same sort of treatment to way to go. family business. hardworking Americans that the Presi- Does he not know the impact that b 2130 dent would give to the business com- this law is having? munity. So I thought, why don’t we put all Mr. YOUNG of Indiana. So we’re al- And though I agree, let me go on the opinions aside, the op eds, the edi- ready picking up on some trends here. record that that business community torialists, and why don’t we just talk From a number of the headlines, we’re needs relief too. about some of the news headlines? getting the sense that this health care Mr. GRIFFIN of Arkansas. Well, and Without my commentary, I thought law is not what we were told it would one in nine of the Democrats voted for you and I could just read some of the be, what the American people were told your bill. I think it was 22 total. I headlines. These are news stories, not it would be. It’s not sustainable. That’s think, just a year or two ago, that op eds, not editorial writers. These are why there’s all manner of taxes, from would have been unthinkable, that 35 news stories from a variety of publica- medical device taxes to what was once would have joined voting for the Em- tions from around the country. And I a tanning tax. They’re looking for rev- ployer Mandate Delay and 22 or so for thought it would be instructive to run enue under every rock to make this your bill. It would have been unthink- through some of those tonight. thing sustainable. able. Mr. YOUNG of Indiana. There seem It doesn’t control costs. By some es- It is because we have been relentless to be a lot there. How would you like timates in my own State, the State of in pursuit of a better way, relentless in to proceed? Indiana, premiums are expected to go pursuit of real health care reform, re- Mr. GRIFFIN of Arkansas. I tell you up 70 percent-plus within the next year lentless in identifying and letting folks what, I’ll read through one of these, or so. There are problems about access in Washington know that the people and I’ll put one up. You could read that we’re hearing about that are cap- back home, constituents, have made through, and then I’ll take one. These tured in articles around the country. their voice very clear, where I live, in are headlines from around the country. Rural areas, in particular, can expect Arkansas, on the issue of the Afford- And we’re going to run through them to have a shortage of doctors as a di- able Care Act or ObamaCare. because they are news stories that, re- rect result of this law. And there are And what’s interesting is, today, in gardless of what you hear from this ad- quality concerns. the Ways and Means Committee, we ministration, this is what’s happening I’ve just listed my thoughts on what had the head of the IRS testifying. And around the country. health care reform ought to accom- he was explaining why the President The AP: Florida Insurance Officials: plish. All those various things ought to decided to delay, for 1 year, one of the Rates Will Rise Under ObamaCare. happen. Unfortunately, ObamaCare is two key components of the Affordable Georgia Insurance Rates Spike Under failing on every front. And I don’t say Care Act—one being the employer man- ObamaCare. this with any celebration. I lament the date, and the other part of the law Now, I would point out, we don’t have fact. It’s all the more reason that we being the individual mandate. to guess what’s going to happen any- need to continue to educate our col- We know that the President delayed more. We don’t have to predict what’s leagues and that minority of the Amer- that one, the employer mandate, and going to happen. ican people that still believe this is he was explaining why he did that. And Why? Because we’re already there. going to work. this is a paraphrase of what he said. Implementation is under way. It’s al- Mr. GRIFFIN of Arkansas. As we see It’s the head of the IRS describing ready happening. So we’ll just let the here: why the President gave 1 year relief to facts speak. Texas Business Owner Facing $1 Mil- businesses impacted by the employer Chattanooga Business Owner Says lion in Annual ObamaCare Costs; mandate. He said, to paraphrase, not a ObamaCare Costing Workers Pay Maryland Employers Cutting Hours direct quote, but to paraphrase, he Raises and Benefits. Due to ObamaCare; said, in effect, we heard from a lot of Consumers Could See 25–Percent Pre- Waitress Said She’s Losing Full- American small businesses that this mium Increases Under ObamaCare. Time Status Due to the ObamaCare was a burden on them, and so we acted UNA Asks Student Employees to Rule; to give them relief. That’s a para- Work Fewer Hours. St. Pete College: HCC Cut Adjuncts’ phrase, but that’s effectively what he Mr. YOUNG of Indiana. So the Contra Hours Over Health Care; said. Costa Times of Concord says that half Local Entrepreneur Sells Part of I agree with the general sentiment. It of the Affordable Care Act call-center Business Due to ObamaCare. is a burden on American workers and jobs will be part-time. Mr. YOUNG of Indiana. There are small businesses, et cetera, and they do The Missourian says ObamaCare is people behind every one of these head- need relief, and I’m glad they’re get- going to impact Franklin County lines. ting it. workers. Forbes says: Labor Unions Are Indi- But it raises the question, why The Weekly Standard reports Wis- cating That ObamaCare Will Shatter wouldn’t you give that same relief, as a consin grocery store forced to cut Our Health Benefits and Cause Night- matter of fairness, to individuals, fami- hours due to ObamaCare. mare Scenarios. lies, workers impacted by the indi- The Huffington Post reports that My recollection was that labor was vidual mandate, the other key compo- White Castle indicates that ObamaCare very much behind this bill, originally. nent of ObamaCare, of the Affordable is causing them to consider only hiring I would love to work with them or any Care Act? part-time workers. members of union or union leadership

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But what is happening is they’re Health Care Law Causing SCC to Re- want the jobs. being cut back below 30, which is not examine Adjunct Faculty Members; Mr. YOUNG of Indiana. Absolutely. just the number of hours they work. Local Employers Struggle with Af- Mr. GRIFFIN of Arkansas. Here, the It’s simultaneously reducing the fordable Care Act. labor unions are realizing this is a money they take home. When employers are struggling, the nightmare. Mr. YOUNG of Indiana. That’s right. workers are struggling. The families Mr. YOUNG of Indiana. Well, they’re And we have legislation here, again, to are struggling. hearing from their members. address this problem, like the Saving ObamaCare Glitch Could Make Cov- Mr. GRIFFIN of Arkansas. The mem- American Workers Act. There’s lots of erage Unaffordable for Low-Wage bers are speaking out. cosponsors here in the House. Workers; Mr. YOUNG of Indiana. That’s right. Mr. GRIFFIN of Arkansas. That’s ObamaCare’s $96-an-Hour Cost Spike Mr. GRIFFIN of Arkansas. Here you your bill. May End 30-Hour Workweek. see: Mr. YOUNG of Indiana. I introduced We’re getting short on time, so I Restaurant Shift: Sorry, Just Part- the bill in response to some of the same think we ought to run through these. Time. things I’m hearing from my colleagues I want to talk a little bit about There’s a theme here. who are, in turn, hearing from their where our bills are now, sitting at the Workers’ Hours Cut—‘ObamaCare’ constituents and the sort of things I other end of the Capitol. I want to urge Blamed. hear back home in Indiana, which is our Senate friends to think about the Again, for those just tuning in, we’re this is absolutely ridiculous. We’re opportunity they have. just reading news headlines, not op-eds. helping very few people at the expense But let’s take a quick look at these These are news headlines, stories from of many. before we close out. around the country, everything from Let’s restore the definition of full- Rancho Cucamonga May Reduce the Weekly Standard to the Huffington time as it’s always been popularly un- Part-Time Hours to Avoid Health Care Post, the AP. derstood and provide some relief. So we Costs; Mr. YOUNG of Indiana. Objective need to move forward on that. Let’s Part-time Staff Hours in Flux Due to journalists. continue to educate and assess what is ObamaCare; Mr. GRIFFIN of Arkansas. being reported across the country on Fort Wayne Community Schools Cut ObamaCare Strikes: Part-Time Jobs some of these. Hours for Part-Time Positions; Surge to All-Time High; Full-Time Mr. GRIFFIN of Arkansas. Houston Maricopa Community College Staffs Jobs Plunge by 240,000; Doctors to Close Doors Because of Pinched by Obama Health Law; 16,500 Working Fewer Hours Due to ObamaCare; Dallas Area Cities, School Districts ObamaCare Mandate. Aetna Letter Warns Customers: Expect Budget Hits from Affordable This is one of the mandates we’ve ‘Many People Will Pay More for Health Care Act. been talking about here tonight. Insurance’ Under ObamaCare; And the good news just keeps on Mr. YOUNG of Indiana. Let me press East Penn Cuts Cafeteria Workers’ coming. There’s a little sarcasm there. ‘‘pause’’ here before we read more of Hours to Avoid ObamaCare; This is just awful. these headlines, which are incredibly Affordable Care Act Insurance Man- Mr. YOUNG of Indiana. Out in Colo- illustrative and instructive. dates Leading Some Businesses to Cut rado: Fort Collins Small Businesses So many of them deal with the cut in Employees’ Work Hours; Prepare for Affordable Care Act the number of hours for our wage earn- Limiting Part-Time Hours Unin- Changes; ers during the worst economy since the tended Result of Health Law. The World-Herald: Districts to Cut Great Depression. Maybe the unintended consequences Back Paraprofessionals’ Hours as a Re- Mr. GRIFFIN of Arkansas. Sure. have something to do with the fact sult of Health Care Law. Mr. YOUNG of Indiana. Why is that they didn’t know half of what was in It’s already even impacting para- happening? Why is that happening? the law in the first place. professionals right now. Well, you’ve got employers that are Mr. YOUNG of Indiana. That’s right. Beacon Journal: Limiting Part-Time now mandated to provide health insur- I’ve seen some Indiana headlines—a Hours to Avoid Health Care Costs. ance to their employees, and many of number of them—related to some of More of the same, impacting yet them, in order to remain profitable, these effects. One pops out there for more Americans. must change their way of doing busi- me. Requirements for Health Care Re- ness. So they change people from full- The Indianapolis News: School Part- form and Resulting Requirements for time into a part-time status. They hire Timers Fear Fewer Hours, Less Pay, as Chesterfield County Public Schools; people into part-time positions rather Impact of Health Care Law Kicks In. The Salt Lake Tribune: Ahead of than full-time positions. Let’s remember this is not just busi- Health Reform, Granite District Cuts And then we have, perhaps most pa- nesses that are being impacted. We’ve Part-Time Workers’ Hours. thetically and tragically, what has got municipalities, school workers, and Mr. GRIFFIN of Arkansas. And been dubbed the ‘‘29er effect,’’ where businesses, especially in the hospi- there’s so many more. One that I actu- people are working more than 30 hours tality industry or your retail sector, ally didn’t get up here was reported a week, many of whom are barely get- where we see a lot more people being just tonight. In Ohio, they announced ting by, barely able to put food on the hired on a part-time basis. Seemingly, that premiums statewide are going up table and meet their utility bills and so every aspect of our economy and much 41 percent. on, that are being dropped down to 29 of our society is being adversely im- AAA Parks Full-Time Jobs, Cites or fewer hours. pacted by this law. Health Law; How is that helpful to the American Now, that’s not to say that some peo- Agencies Must Cut Some Part-Tim- people? ple aren’t helped. All things being ers’ Hours or Offer Health Insurance; Mr. GRIFFIN of Arkansas. And these equal, if we can insure a few more mil- Part-Time Employee Hours Cut Over are folks that the Obama administra- lion people, that’s a great thing; but Health Care; tion says are full-time, but they’re with all the collateral damage created Fast-Food Worker Hours Cut, New really not full-time. They may be by this law and its unsustainability, Health Care Law Blamed. working 35 hours a week. They don’t that’s the real problem here. I know we’re short on time. We’ve even have a truly full-time, 40-hour-a- Mr. GRIFFIN of Arkansas. And we got some other colleagues that want to week job, what most folks across can help those people. We can help talk tonight, but I just want to close

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For if, on the one the employer mandate for 1 year, we now for approximately 65 years, and hand, they take military action to halt passed it here with 35 Democrats, bi- during that entire time it has faced Iran’s nuclear program, the world—in- partisan. Your bill, the individual man- many unthinkable threats from en- cluding this administration—will open- date postponement, 22 Democrats. We emies who desire to see its absolute an- ly condemn them and they will face in- passed them out of here. We did our nihilation. Now more than ever before tense isolation and hostility from the job. the United States of America and the international community. The worst the White House could say nation of Israel must stand together On the other hand, if they do not about my bill is that it was redundant. against the threat of a nuclear Iran take action and they allow Iran to gain Those bills are sitting down in the Sen- and against those who would see our nuclear weapons, they face the real and ate, waiting for action. two nations and all those we love and imminent possibility that Iran will ei- Mr. YOUNG of Indiana. Redundant to all those who love human freedom ther directly or through its proxies un- the Treasury Department’s blog post, eradicated from the face of the Earth. leash a nuclear hell on Earth that will it bears reminding. They’re sitting One of the most important ways annihilate their tiny homeland. over there, gathering dust, as the America can send a signal to the world It is perilous beyond description for American people demand relief. It is so that there is no space between us and us all, Mr. Speaker, that the leader of important. Israel is to transfer our Embassy to an the free world doesn’t seem to under- I want to thank you for your leader- existing, newly constructed consulate stand the gravity of allowing the Ira- ship on this issue. Those in Arkansas in Jerusalem and once and for all make nian regime and the Government of are well represented by you on this and it clear that the United States offi- Iran today to gain nuclear weapons ca- other matters, working very hard to cially and unequivocally recognizes Je- pability. It is vital for those of us in ensure that where relief can be pro- rusalem as the undivided capital city Congress to make it clear that Amer- vided, we provide it; where the preroga- of the state of Israel. ica’s commitment to Israel remains tives of the legislative branch can be This is something we should have steadfast and that Israel’s enemy is defended, you will defend them. done a long time ago, Mr. Speaker. America’s enemy. That’s where I stand as well. We just However, there has never been a more Once again, Mr. Speaker, America need the United States Senate to act. important time to do it because the should make a major effort and make a Mr. GRIFFIN of Arkansas. On the world today, including some of our major statement to that effect by employer mandate delay, they should most dangerous enemies, doubt Amer- transferring our Embassy to Israel’s pass that immediately to make the ica’s resolve to stand with Israel. And capital city, Jerusalem. This move President’s actions legal, and they the actions of the Obama administra- would require nothing from American should pass the individual mandate tion would create such doubt in any taxpayers. It could happen by selling delay to make the President’s actions reasonable person’s mind. For instance, the current Embassy in Tel Aviv, and fair. when it was announced that the Israeli that could even bring a substantial up- I appreciate you being here with me Government had completed one more side to America financially. This is tonight. You are an outstanding mem- step in the permit process for building something that we need to do for the ber of the Ways and Means Committee, houses in Jerusalem, the Obama ad- sake of making it clear to the world and I appreciate your leadership. ministration openly rebuked Israel and that we will stand by Israel. We’re running out of time. I want to demanded that they do several things America has established bilateral re- thank folks for joining us tonight, and by way of ‘‘penance’’ for building lations with so many nations across I yield back the balance of my time. houses for its citizens. the world, and in each case we have Now Mr. Speaker, I cannot tell you recognized their capital city. Yet when f how bewildering it is for me as an it has come to the State of Israel, our b 2145 American Congressman to hear our most critical and cherished ally on this own American President expressing Earth, Israel’s capital city of Jeru- JERUSALEM AS THE CAPITAL OF more outrage toward Israel for building salem is the only one in the world ISRAEL homes in its own capital city than he which we have yet to recognize. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- has expressed toward a madman like Ironically, Mr. Speaker, it was Amer- tleman from Arizona (Mr. FRANKS) is Mahmoud Ahmadinejad for building ica that was the first nation on Earth recognized for the remainder of the nuclear weapons with which to threat- to recognize Israel as a nation, a mere time until 10 p.m. as the designee of en the peace and security of the entire 11 minutes after Israel’s declaration. the majority leader. world. President Harry Truman said: Mr. FRANKS of Arizona. I thank Mr. Obama demanded that the per- I had faith in Israel before it was es- Congressman GRIFFIN for the oppor- mits be canceled, despite the fact that tablished, I have faith in it now. I be- tunity here. Mr. Speaker, I thank you every Prime Minister of Israel has al- lieve it has a glorious future before it— for the time. lowed them in their capital. Mr. Obama not just as another sovereign nation, Mr. Speaker, the tiny Nation of told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin but as an embodiment of the great Israel began in earnest more than 3,000 Netanyahu to make a ‘‘substantial ges- ideals of human civilization. years ago. Since that time the people ture’’ towards the Palestinians and re- Mr. Speaker, if America now ignores of Israel have faced more heartaches, lease Palestinian prisoners. Mr. Obama the opportunity to be the first to fully threats of annihilation, bigotry, tor- has made no such demands of the Pal- recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital ture, and genocide than any other peo- estinians, and the Palestinians have city, can we truly claim that we are ple in the history of humanity. Yet made no such concessions. In fact, Mr. Israel’s nearest and dearest friend? even today, in 2013, against all odds Speaker, every concession that Israel And, can we honestly say that we are and opposition, the noble people of has ever made for decades has been met fully committed to our own principles? Israel remain. And the peace of Israel and responded to by violence and ter- The majority of Israel’s citizens and continues to be the linchpin of peace ror. leaders have yearned for their capital for the entire world. Nevertheless, President Obama is city’s recognition by the people of the Today Israel faces another cata- continuing to insist that Israel pub- world and, moreover, by the people of strophic challenge among the many in licly state its willingness to negotiate the United States for so very long. its long struggle throughout history the division of Jerusalem and the right Israel’s capital city houses its govern- that threatens to end its existence as a of return for millions of descendants of ment framework, including the Israeli nation. The greatest challenge Israel Palestinian refugees to Israel. Indeed, Parliament, the Knesset, the Supreme

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And we will be standing ments; Reports of Accounts and Exposures (RIN: 3052-AC76) received July 30, 2013, pursu- significantly, Jerusalem surrounds steadfastly on our own Declaration of ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee many of Israel’s most sacred remem- Independence, as well, Mr. Speaker, as on Agriculture. brances, including the tombs of the on the right side of history. 2452. A letter from the Under Secretary, fallen soldiers on Mount Herzl, as well With that, Mr. Speaker, I would just Department of Defense, transmitting the De- as the symbol of the most insidious in- pray that the light of God’s peace will partment’s report on the amount of pur- justice ever endured by the Jewish peo- shine down upon the streets of Jeru- chases from foreign entities in Fiscal Year ple, the Holocaust Museum—Yad salem forever. 2012; to the Committee on Armed Services. 2453. A letter from the Acting Under Sec- Vashem. I yield back the balance of my time. retary, Department of Defense, transmitting Mr. Speaker, not so long ago one of f a letter on the approved retirement of Vice the Members of this House said very Admiral Robert S. Harward, Jr., United eruditely and arrogantly: ‘‘I don’t take LEAVE OF ABSENCE States Navy, and his advancement to the sides for or against Israel, and I don’t By unanimous consent, leave of ab- grade of vice admiral on the retired list; to take sides for or against Hezbollah.’’ I sence was granted to: the Committee on Armed Services. 2454. A letter from the Under Secretary, believe, Mr. Speaker, that that is more Mr. YOUNG of Florida (at the request dangerous, that kind of moral equiva- Department of Defense, transmitting a re- of Mr. CANTOR) for today on account of port on balances carried forward at the end lence, that kind of moral neutrality, bronchitis. of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2012; to the Com- it’s more dangerous to humanity than Mr. LEWIS of Georgia (at the request mittee on Armed Services. terrorism itself. of Ms. PELOSI) for today on account of 2455. A letter from the Chairman, Board of Ronald Reagan gave an address in attending Lindy Boggs’ funeral. Governors of the Federal Reserve System, transmitting Annual Report to the Congress 1983 when the world faced a similar f threat in the growing strength and nu- on the Presidential $1 Coin Program; to the clear ambition of the Soviet Union. He ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED Committee on Financial Services. 2456. A letter from the Chief Counsel, stated: Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House, FEMA, Department of Homeland Security, I urge you to beware the temptation reported and found truly enrolled bills transmitting the Department’s final rule — to ignore the facts of history and the of the House of the following titles, Final Flood Elevation Determinations aggressive impulses of an evil empire, which were thereupon signed by the [Docket No.: FEMA-2013-0002] received July to simply call the arms race a giant Speaker: 26, 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to misunderstanding and thereby remove the Committee on Financial Services. H.R. 1911. An act to amend the Higher Edu- 2457. A letter from the Chief, Planning and yourself from the struggle between cation Act of 1965 to establish interest rates right and wrong and good and evil. Regulatory Affairs Office, Department of Ag- for new loans made on or after July 1, 2013, riculture, transmitting the Department’s Mr. Speaker, we cannot remove our- to direct the Secretary of Education to con- ‘‘Major’’ final rule — National School Lunch selves from that struggle. vene the Advisory Committee on Improving Program and School Breakfast Program: Nu- Let us all be reminded that we have Postsecondary Education Data to conduct a trition Standards for All Foods Sold in been here before. The free nations of study, on improvements to postsecondary School as Required by the Healthy, Hunger- the world once had opportunity to ad- education transparency at the Federal level, Free Kids Act of 2010 [FNS-2011-0019] (RIN: and for other purposes. dress the insidious rise of the Nazi ide- 0584-AE09) received July 30, 2013, pursuant to H.R. 2167. An act to authorize the Sec- 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ology in its formative years, when it retary of Housing and Urban Development to could have been dispatched without Education and the Workforce. establish additional requirements to improve 2458. A letter from the Director, Regula- great cost. But they delayed, and the the fiscal safety and soundness of the home tions Policy and Management Staff, Depart- result was atomic bombs falling on cit- equity conversion mortgage insurance pro- ment of Health and Human Services, trans- ies, 50 million people dead worldwide, gram. mitting the Administration’s final rule — and the swastika’s shadow nearly H.R. 2611. An act designate the head- Animal Feeds Contaminated With Sal- plunging the planet into Cimmerian quarters building of the Coast Guard on the monella Microorganisms [Docket No.: FDA- campus located at 2701 Martin Luther King, darkness. 2013-N-0253] received July 31, 2013, pursuant Jr., Avenue Southeast in the District of Co- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on You know, it is said that those who lumbia as the ‘‘Douglas A. Munro Coast survived the Holocaust achieved their Energy and Commerce. Guard Headquarters Building’’, and for other 2459. A letter from the Chief of Staff, Media revenge through simply living. Rather purposes. Bureau, Federal Communications Commis- than allowing their faith and their f sion, transmitting the Commission’s final hopes to be crushed by the atrocities of rule — Amendment of Section 73.202(b) Table the past, they chose instead to dry ADJOURNMENT of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations their tears and to look up and to begin Mr. FRANKS of Arizona. Mr. Speak- (Centerville, Midway, Lovelady, and Oak- building again. And indeed they did er, I move that the House do now ad- wood, Texas); Applications of Stations build again. They built a future and a journ. KTWL(FM), Hempstead, Texas (Facility ID family and a community and a nation. No. 21204), and KLTR(FM), Brenham, Texas The motion was agreed to; accord- (Facility ID No. 40775), to Change Commu- And Mr. Speaker, the God of Jacob ingly (at 9 o’clock and 55 minutes nications of License [MB Docket No.: 12-92] honored their courage. The threat of p.m.), the House adjourned until to- (RM-11650; RM-11679) (File No. BPH- the Nazis is no more, and one day this morrow, Friday, August 2, 2013, at 9 20120529ADK; BPH-20120529ADI) received July threat of global jihad will be no more. a.m. 26, 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to Mr. Speaker, recognizing Jerusalem the Committee on Energy and Commerce. as the rightful capital of Israel is not EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, 2460. A letter from the Director, Office of solely an act of foreign attributes and ETC. Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory powers. It is the noble act of courage Under clause 2 of Rule XIV, executive Commission, transmitting the Commission’s final rule — Regulatory Guide 1.124, Revision and justice that comports with every- communications were taken from the 3, ‘‘Service Limits and Loading Combina- thing that America is. We have as- Speaker’s table and referred as follows: tions for Class 1 Linear Type Supports’’, pur- sisted the Jewish people in restoring 2450. A letter from the Congressional Re- suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- their ancient state. We must now act view Coordinator, Department of Agri- mittee on Energy and Commerce. and recognize her restored ancient culture, transmitting the Department’s final 2461. A letter from the Director, Office of city, Jerusalem. rule — Handling of Animals; Contingency Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Together, we can ensure that Jeru- Plans; Stay of Regulations [Docket No.: Commission, transmitting the Commission’s salem continues to be a center for an- APHIS-2006-0159] (RIN: 0579-AC69) received final rule — Interim Enforcement Policy for July 31, 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Permanent Implant Brachytherapy Medical swered prayers and dreams come true. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- Event Reporting [NRC-2013-0114] received And I pray that the United States will culture. July 30, 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. be the first nation to officially and for- 2451. A letter from the Chairman and Chief 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and mally recognize Israel’s capital city Executive Officer, Farm Credit Administra- Commerce.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:35 Oct 04, 2014 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00073 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD13\RECFILES\H01AU3.REC H01AU3 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H5338 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE August 1, 2013 2462. A letter from the Director, Office of President Determines No Longer Warrant 2013-0019; Directorate Identifier 2010-SW-051- Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Control under the United States Munitions AD; Amendment 39-17485; AD 2013-12-07] (RIN: Commission, transmitting the Commission’s List [Docket No.: 110928603-3298-01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received July 26, 2013, pursuant to final rule — Developing Software Life-Cycle 0694-AF39) received July 30, 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Processes for Digital Computer Software 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Used in Safety Systems of Nuclear Power Foreign Affairs. 2483. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- Plants; Regulatory Guide 1.173, Revision 1, 2471. A letter from the Assistant Secretary cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- received July 30, 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. for Export Administration, Department of mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, transmitting the Department’s worthiness Directives; B-N Group Ltd. Air- Commerce. final rule — Additions to the List of Vali- planes [Docket No.: FAA-2013-0314; Direc- 2463. A letter from the Director, Office of dated End-Users in the People’s Republic of torate Identifier 2013-CE-004-AD; Amendment Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory China: Samsung China Semiconductor Co. 39-17490; AD 2013-13-02] (RIN: 2120-AA64) re- Commission, transmitting the Commission’s Ltd. and Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equip- ceived July 26, 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. final rule — Software Requirement Speci- ment, Inc., China [Docket No.: 130611539-3539- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- fications for Digital computer Software and 01] (RIN: 0694-AF93) received July 26, 2013, tation and Infrastructure. Complex Electronics Used in Safety Systems pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- of Nuclear Power Plants; Regulatory Guide mittee on Foreign Affairs. 2484. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- 1.172, Revision 1, received July 30, 2013, pur- 2472. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Legislative Affairs, Department of State, mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- mittee on Energy and Commerce. transmitting a letter regarding the section worthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Com- 2464. A letter from the Director, Office of 620K(b) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961; pany Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2012-1052; Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Directorate Identifier 2012-CE-014-AD; Commission, transmitting the Commission’s 2473. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- Amendment 39-17471; AD 2013-11-11] (RIN: final rule — Software Unit Testing for Dig- ment of the Treasury, transmitting as re- 2120-AA64), pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); ital Computer Software Used in Safety Sys- quired by section 401(c) of the National to the Committee on Transportation and In- tems of Nuclear Power Plants; Regulatory Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1641(c), and sec- frastructure. Guide 1.171, Revision 1, received July 30, 2013, tion 204(c) of the International Emergency 2485. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Economic Powers Act, 50 U.S.C. 1703(c), a cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- mittee on Energy and Commerce. six-month periodic report on the national mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- 2465. A letter from the Director, Office of emergency with respect to terrorists who worthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory threaten to disrupt the Middle East peace Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2013-0205; Direc- Commission, transmitting the Commission’s process that was declared in Executive Order torate Identifier 2012-NM-226-AD; Amend- final rule — Test Documentation for Digital 12947 of January 23, 1995; to the Committee ment 39-17493; AD 2013-13-05] (RIN: 2120-AA64) Computer Software Used in Safety Systems on Foreign Affairs. received July 26, 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. of Nuclear Power Plants Regulatory Guide 2474. A letter from the Special Inspector 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 1.170, Revision 1, received July 30, 2013, pur- General for Afghanistan Reconstruction, tation and Infrastructure. suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- transmitting the twentieth quarterly report 2486. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- mittee on Energy and Commerce. on the Afghanistan Reconstruction; to the cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- 2466. A letter from the Director, Office of Committee on Foreign Affairs. mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory 2475. A letter from the Director, Diversity worthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Air- Commission, transmitting the Commission’s and Inclusion Division, Department of planes [Docket No.: FAA-2012-1155; Direc- final rule — Configuration Management Health and Human Services, transmitting torate Identifier 2012-NM-115-AD; Amend- Plants for Digital Computer Software Used the Department’s No FEAR Report to Con- ment 39-17445; AD 2013-09-04] (RIN: 2120-AA64) in Safety Systems of Nuclear Power Plants; gress for Fiscal Year 2012; to the Committee received July 26, 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Regulatory Guide 1.169, Revision 1, received on Oversight and Government Reform. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- July 30, 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 2476. A letter from the Associate General tation and Infrastructure. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Counsel for General Law, Department of Commerce. Homeland Security, transmitting a report 2487. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- 2467. A letter from the Director, Office of pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Act of 1998; to the Committee on Oversight mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- Commission, transmitting the Commission’s and Government Reform. worthiness Directives; Eurocopter France final rule — Verification, Validation, Re- 2477. A letter from the Acting Assistant Helicopters [Docket No.: FAA-2012-1214; Di- views, and Audits for Digital Computer Soft- Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Department rectorate Identifier 2011-SW-071-AD; Amend- ware Used in Safety Systems of Nuclear of State, transmitting Annual Category Rat- ment 39-17482; AD 2013-12-04] (RIN: 2120-AA64) Power Plants; Regulatory Guide 1.168, Revi- ing Report from November 1, 2011 to October received July 26, 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. sion 2, received July 30, 2013, pursuant to 5 31, 2012; to the Committee on Oversight and 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- Government Reform. tation and Infrastructure. ergy and Commerce. 2478. A letter from the Assistant Director, 2488. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- 2468. A letter from the Director, Office of Executive and Political Personnel, Depart- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory ment of the Air Force, transmitting ten re- mitting the Department’s final rule — Commission, transmitting the Commission’s ports pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Re- Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, final rule — Preparation of Environmental form Act of 1998; to the Committee on Over- and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Depar- Reports for Nuclear Power Plant License Re- sight and Government Reform. ture Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments newal Applications; Regulatory Guide 4.2, 2479. A letter from the Principal Deputy [Docket No.: 30907; Amdt. No. 3542] received Revision 1, received July 30, 2013, pursuant to Assistant Attorney General, Department of July 26, 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Justice, transmitting ATF 2013 PACT Act 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Energy and Commerce. Report, pursuant to Public Law 111-154, sec- tation and Infrastructure. 2469. A letter from the Director, Office of tion 4(f)(2) (124 Stat. 1103); to the Committee 2489. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory on the Judiciary. Commission, transmitting the Commission’s 2480. A letter from the Senior Attorney Ad- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- final rule — Final Safety Evaluation by the visor, Department of Justice, transmitting mitting the Department’s final rule — Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Topical the Department’s final rule — Removing Un- Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, Report WCAP-12610-P-A & CENPD-404-P-A, necessary Office on Violence Against Women and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Depar- Addendum 2/WCAP-14342-A & CENPD-404-NP- Regulations [OVW Docket No.: 110] (RIN: ture Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments A, Addendum 2, ‘‘Westinghouse Clad Corro- 1105-AB40) received July 26, 2013, pursuant to [Docket No.: 30906; Amdt. No. 3541] received sion Model for ZIRLO and Optimized ZIRLO’’ 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the July 26, 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Westinghouse Electric Company Project No. Judiciary. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 700, received July 30, 2013, pursuant to 5 2481. A letter from the Principal Deputy tation and Infrastructure. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- Assistant Attorney General, Department of 2490. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- ergy and Commerce. Justice, transmitting a report regarding the cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- 2470. A letter from the Assistant Secretary International Marriage Broker Regulation mitting the Department’s final rule — For Export Administration, Department of Act (IMBRA); to the Committee on the Judi- Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, Commerce, transmitting the Department’s ciary. and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Depar- final rule — Revisions to the Export Admin- 2482. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- ture Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments istration Regulations: Military Vehicles; cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- [Docket No.: 30905; Amdt. No. 3540] received Vessels of War; Submersible Vessels, Oceano- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- July 26, 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. graphic Equipment; Related Items; and Aux- worthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Tex- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- iliary and Miscellaneous Items that the tron Canada Helicopters [Docket No.: FAA- tation and Infrastructure.

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A letter from the Paralegal Spe- ment 39-17476; AD 2013-11-16] (RIN: 2120-AA64) lishment of Class E Airspace; Port Town- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- received July 26, 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. send, WA [Docket No.: FAA-2012-0926; Air- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- space Docket No. 12-ANM-24] received July worthiness Directives; The Boeing Company tation and Infrastructure. 26, 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2013-0302; Direc- 2510. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- the Committee on Transportation and Infra- torate Identifier 2013-NM-019-AD; Amend- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- structure. ment 39-17503; AD 2013-13-15] (RIN: 2120-AA64) mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- 2492. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- received July 26, 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. worthiness Directives; The Boeing Company cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2012-1221; Direc- mitting the Department’s final rule — tation and Infrastructure. torate Identifier 2012-NM-151-AD; Amend- Amendment of Class D Airspace; El Monte, 2502. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- ment 39-17474; AD 2013-11-14] (RIN: 2120-AA64) CA [Docket FAA No.: FAA-2013-0505; Air- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- received July 26, 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. space Docket No. 13-AWP-4) received July 26, mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the worthiness Directives; PILATUS Aircraft tation and Infrastructure. Committee on Transportation and Infra- Ltd. Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2013-0598; 2511. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- structure. Directorate Identifier 2013-CE-015-AD; cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- 2493. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- Amendment 39-17506; AD 2013-14-01] (RIN: mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- 2120-AA64) received July 26, 2013, pursuant to worthiness Directives; Eurocopter France mitting the Department’s final rule — Estab- 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Helicopters [Docket No.: FAA-2013-0522; Di- lishment of Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes; Transportation and Infrastructure. rectorate Identifier 2013-SW-018-AD; Amend- Washington, DC [Docket No.: FAA-2013-0081; 2503. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- ment 39-17487; AD 2013-10-51] (RIN: 2120-AA64) Airspace Docket No.: 12-AEA-5] (RIN: 2120- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- received July 26, 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. AA66) received July 26, 2013, pursuant to 5 mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on worthiness Directives; The Boeing Company tation and Infrastructure. Transportation and Infrastructure. Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2012-0864; Direc- 2512. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- 2494. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- torate Identifier 2011-NM-023-AD; Amend- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- ment 39-17496; AD 2013-13-08] (RIN: 2120-AA64) mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- mitting the Department’s final rule — received July 26, 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. worthiness Directives; Eurocopter Deutsch- Amendment of VOR Federal Airways V-55 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- land GmbH Helicopters [Docket No.: FAA- and V-169 in Eastern North Dakota [Docket tation and Infrastructure. 2013-0018; Directorate Identifier 2010-SW-060- No.: FAA-2013-0484; Airspace Docket No. 13- 2504. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- AD; Amendment 39-17483; AD 2013-12-05] (RIN: AGL-16] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received July 26, cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- 2120-AA64) received July 26, 2013, pursuant to 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Committee on Transportation and Infra- worthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Com- Transportation and Infrastructure. 2513. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- structure. pany Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2012-1330; cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- 2495. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- Directorate Identifier 2012-CE-006-AD; mitting the Department’s final rule — Estab- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- Amendment 39-17470; AD 2013-11-10] (RIN: lishment of Class E Airspace; Presidio, TX mitting the Department’s final rule — 2120-AA64) received July 26, 2013, pursuant to [Docket No.: FAA-2012-0770; Airspace Docket Amendment of Class E Airspace; Live Oak, 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on No. 12-ASW-6] received July 26, 2013, pursu- FL [Docket No.: FAA-2013-0001; Airspace Transportation and Infrastructure. ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee Docket No. 12-ASO-45] received July 26, 2013, 2505. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- on Transportation and Infrastructure. cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 2514. A letter from the Program Analyst, mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Department of Transportation, transmitting ture. worthiness Directives; Various Restricted the Department’s final rule — Standard In- 2496. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- Category Helicopters [Docket No.: FAA-2013- strument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- 0553; Directorate Identifier 2011-SW-041-AD; Minimums and Obstacle Departure Proce- mitting the Department’s final rule — Amendment 39-17502; AD 2013-13-14] (RIN: dures; Miscellaneous Amendments [Docket Amendment of Class E Airspace; Selmer, TN 2120-AA64) received July 26, 2013, pursuant to No.: 30908; Amdt. No. 3543] received July 26, [Docket No.: FAA-2013-0074; Airspace Docket 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the No.: 13-ASO-3] received July 26, 2013, pursu- Transportation and Infrastructure. Committee on Transportation and Infra- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 2506. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- structure. on Transportation and Infrastructure. cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- 2515. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- 2497. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- worthiness Directives; PILATUS Aircraft mitting the Department’s final rule — Estab- mitting the Department’s final rule — Estab- Ltd. Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2013-0223; lishment of Class E Airspace; Parkston, SD lishment of Class E Airspace; Captiva, FL Directorate Identifier 2012-CE-049-AD; [Docket No.: FAA-2012-1282; Airspace Docket [Docket No.: FAA-2012-1335; Airspace Docket Amendment 39-17468; AD 2013-11-08] (RIN: No. 12-AGL-16] received July 26, 2013, pursu- No.: 12-ASO-19] received July 26, 2013, pursu- 2120-AA64) received July 26, 2013, pursuant to ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on on Transportation and Infrastructure. on Transportation and Infrastructure. Transportation and Infrastructure. 2516. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- 2498. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- 2507. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- mitting the Department’s final rule — Modi- mitting the Department’s final rule — Modi- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- fication of VOR Federal Airway V-345 in the fication of VOR Federal Airway V-537, GA worthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc Tur- Vicinity of Ashland, WI [Docket No.: FAA- [Docket No.: FAA-2012-0971; Airspace Docket bofan Engines [Docket No.: FAA-2012-1327; 2013-0236; Airspace Docket No. 13-AGL-5] No. 12-ASO-31] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received Directorate Identifier 2012-NE-47-AD; (RIN: 2120-AA66) received July 26, 2013, pur- July 26, 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Amendment 39-17478; AD 2013-12-01] (RIN: suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 2120-AA64) received July 26, 2013, pursuant to mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- tation and Infrastructure. 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ture. 2499. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- Transportation and Infrastructure. 2517. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- 2508. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- mitting the Department’s final rule — cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- mitting the Department’s final rule — Estab- Amendment of Class E Airspace; Tuskegee, mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- lishment of Class E Airspace; Colt, AR AL [Docket No.: FAA-2013-0158; Airspace worthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2012-1281; Airspace Docket Docket No. 13-ASO-5] received July 26, 2013, [Docket No.: FAA-2012-1034; Directorate No. 12-ASW-13] received July 26, 2013, pursu- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Identifier 2011-NM-051-AD; Amendment 39- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 17383; AD 2013-05-11] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received on Transportation and Infrastructure. ture. July 26, 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 2518. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- 2500. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- tation and Infrastructure. mitting the Department’s final rule — Estab- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- 2509. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- lishment of Class E Airspace; Worthington, worthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Air- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- MN [Docket No.: FAA-2012-1139; Airspace planes [Docket No.: FAA-2012-0420; Direc- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- Docket No. 12-AGL-12] received July 26, 2013, torate Identifier 2011-NM-284-AD; Amend- worthiness Directives; Hawker Beechcraft pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- ment 39-17315; AD 2013-01-01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) Corporation (Type Certificate Previously mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- received July 26, 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Held by Raytheon Aircraft Company) Air- ture.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:35 Oct 04, 2014 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00075 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD13\RECFILES\H01AU3.REC H01AU3 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H5340 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE August 1, 2013 2519. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2008-0620; Direc- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- torate Identifier 2007-NM-357-AD; Amend- worthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft mitting the Department’s final rule — Estab- ment 39-17499; AD 2013-13-11] (RIN: 2120-AA64) Corporation (Sikorsky) Model Helicopters lishment of Class E Airspace; Elbow Lake, received July 26, 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. [Docket No.: FAA-2012-1206; Directorate MN [Docket No.: FAA-2012-1121; Airspace 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Identifier 2012-SW-021-AD; Amendment 39- Docket No. 12-AGL-8] received July 26, 2013, tation and Infrastructure. 17269; AD 2012-23-13] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 2529. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- July 26, 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- ture. mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- tation and Infrastructure. 2520. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- worthiness Directives; Eurocopter Deutsch- 2538. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- land (Eurocopter) Helicopters [Docket No.: cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- mitting the Department’s final rule — Estab- FAA-2012-0520; Directorate Identifier 2013- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- lishment of Class E Airspace; Ogallala, NE SW-027-AD; Amendment 39-17484; AD 2013-12- worthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Deutsch- [Docket No.: FAA-2012-1138; Airspace Docket 06] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received July 26, 2013, land Ltd & Co KG Turbofan Engines [Docket No. 12-ACE-6] received July 26, 2013, pursuant pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- No.: FAA-2013-0458; Directorate Identifier to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 2013-NE-19-AD; Amendment 39-17480; AD 2013- Transportation and Infrastructure. ture. 21-03] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received July 26, 2013, 2521. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- 2530. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- mitting the Department’s final rule — Estab- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- ture. lishment of Class E Airspace; Sanibel, FL worthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes 2539. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- [Docket No.: FAA-2012-1334; Airspace Docket [Docket No.: FAA-2012-1035; Directorate cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- No. 12-ASO-18] received July 26, 2013, pursu- Identifier 2011-NM-235-AD; Amendment 39- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 17492; AD 2013-13-04] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received worthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. on Transportation and Infrastructure. July 26, 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2012-0983; Direc- 2522. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- torate Identifier 2012-CE-001-AD; Amendment cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- tation and Infrastructure. 39-17457; AD 2013-10-04] (RIN: 2120-AA64) re- mitting the Department’s final rule — 2531. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- ceived July 26, 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Amendment of Restricted Areas R-2504A and cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- R-2504B; Camp Roberts, CA, and Restricted mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- tation and Infrastructure. Area R-2530; Sierra Army Depot, CA [Docket worthiness Directives; Eurocopter Deutsch- 2540. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- No.: FAA-2013-0515; Airspace Docket No. 13- land GmbH Helicopters [Docket No.: FAA- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- AWP-8] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received July 26, 2012-1305; Directorate Identifier 2010-SW-041- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the AD; Amendment 39-17475; AD 2013-11-15] (RIN: worthiness Directives; Engine Alliance Tur- Committee on Transportation and Infra- 2120-AA64) received July 26, 2013, pursuant to bofan Engines [Docket No.: FAA-2012-1329; structure. 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Directorate Identifier 2012-NE-46-AD; 2523. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- Transportation and Infrastructure. Amendment 39-17479; AD 2013-12-02] (RIN: 2532. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- 2120-AA64) received July 26, 2013, pursuant to cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- mitting the Department’s final rule — 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- Amendment of Restricted Areas R-2907A and Transportation and Infrastructure. worthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes 2541. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- R-2907B; Lake George, FL; and R-2910, Pine [Docket No.: FAA-2012-1039; Directorate cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- Castle, FL [Docket No.: FAA-2010-1146; Air- Identifier 2011-NM-275-AD; Amendment 39- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- space Docket No. 10-ASO-25] (RIN: 2120-AA66) 17491; AD 2013-13-03] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received worthiness Directives; General Electric Com- received July 26, 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. July 26, 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. pany Turbofan Engines [Docket No.: FAA- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 2013-0447; Directorate Identifier 2013-NE-17- tation and Infrastructure. tation and Infrastructure. AD; Amendment 39-17488; AD 2013-10-52] (RIN: 2524. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- 2533. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- 2120-AA64) received July 26, 2013, pursuant to cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on mitting the Department’s final rule — Estab- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- Transportation and Infrastructure. lishment of Class E Airspace; Grand Canyon, worthiness Directives; DASSAULT AVIA- 2542. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- AZ [Docket No.: FAA-2013-0163; Airspace TION Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2012-1067; cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- Docket No. 13-AWP-2] received July 26, 2013, Directorate Identifier 2011-NM-231-AD; mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Amendment 39-17444; AD 2013-09-03] (RIN: worthiness Directives; Various Helicopter mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 2120-AA64) received July 26, 2013, pursuant to Models [Docket No.: FAA-2013-0521; Direc- ture. 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on torate Identifier 2013-SW-010-AD; Amend- 2525. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- Transportation and Infrastructure. ment 39-17486; AD 2013-06-51] (RIN: 2120-AA64) cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- 2534. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- received July 26, 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. mitting the Department’s final rule — Modi- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- fication of Class D and E Airspace; Twin mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- tation and Infrastructure. Falls, ID [Docket No.: FAA-2013-0258; Air- worthiness Directives; Dowty Propellers Pro- 2543. A letter from the Assistant Chief space Docket No. 13-ANM-12] received July pellers [Docket No.: FAA-2009-0776; Direc- Counsel for Hazardous Materials Safety, De- 26, 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to torate Identifier 2009-NE-32-AD; Amendment partment of Transportation, transmitting the Committee on Transportation and Infra- 39-17481; AD 2010-17-11R1] (RIN: 2120-AA64) re- the Department’s final rule — Hazardous Ma- structure. ceived July 26, 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. terials: Revision to Fireworks Regulations 2526. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- (RRR) [Docket No.: PHMSA-2010-0320 (HM- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- tation and Infrastructure. 257)] (RIN: 2137-AE70) received July 26, 2013, mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- 2535. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- worthiness Directives; Embraer S.A. Air- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- planes [Docket No.: FAA-2012-1230; Direc- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- ture. torate Identifier 2011-NM-107-AD; Amend- worthiness Directives; PILATUS Aircraft 2544. A letter from the Acting Assistant ment 39-17477; AD 2013-11-17] (RIN: 2120-AA64) Ltd. Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2013-0383; Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Department received July 26, 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Directorate Identifier 2013-CE-008-AD; of State, transmitting Memorandum of Un- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Amendment 39-17498; AD 2013-13-10] (RIN: derstanding Between the United States and tation and Infrastructure. 2120-AA64) received July 26, 2013, pursuant to the Government of Belize Concerning the Im- 2527. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on position of Import Restrictions on Archae- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- Transportation and Infrastructure. ological Materials Representing the Cultural mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- 2536. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- Heritage of Belize, pursuant to 19 U.S.C. worthiness Directives; Learjet Inc. Airplanes cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- 2602(g)(1); to the Committee on Ways and [Docket No.: FAA-2013-0214; Directorate mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- Means. Identifier 2012-NM-152-AD; Amendment 39- worthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. 2545. A letter from the Chief Counsel/Ad- 17497; AD 2013-13-09] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2013-0535; Direc- ministrative Specialist, Department of Jus- July 26, 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. torate Identifier 2013-CE-018-AD; Amendment tice, transmitting the Department’s final 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 39-17489; AD 2013-13-01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) re- rule — Sale and Issue of Marketable Book- tation and Infrastructure. ceived July 26, 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Entry Treasury Bills, Notes, and Bonds 2528. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- [Docket No.: Fiscal-BPD-2013-0001] received cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- tation and Infrastructure. July 26, 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- 2537. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and worthiness Directives; The Boeing Company cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- Means.

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A letter from the Chief, Publications the Poor Act of 2005 by improving the capac- reserve components of the Armed Forces who and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue ity of the United States Government to im- have served on active duty or performed ac- Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule plement, leverage, and monitor and evaluate tive service since September 11, 2001, in sup- — Appeals Settlement Guideline, New Quali- programs to provide first-time or improved port of a contingency operation or in other fied Plug-In Electric Drive Motor Vehicle access to safe drinking water, sanitation, emergency situations receive credit for such Credit [UIL: 30D.00-00] received July 31, 2013, and hygiene to the world’s poorest on an eq- service in determining eligibility for early pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- uitable and sustainable basis, and for other receipt of non-regular service retired pay, mittee on Ways and Means. purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Af- and for other purposes; to the Committee on 2547. A letter from the Chief, Publications fairs. Armed Services. and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue By Ms. SLAUGHTER (for herself, Mr. By Mr. COLE: Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule COHEN, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. DEUTCH, Mr. H.R. 2908. A bill to amend the Small Busi- — Recognizing advance payments for gift DINGELL, Mr. DOGGETT, Ms. ESHOO, ness Act to allow the use of physical damage cards that are redeemable for goods or serv- Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. disaster loans for the construction of safe ices from an unrelated entity (Rev. Proc. MORAN, Mr. NOLAN, Mr. POCAN, Mr. rooms; to the Committee on Small Business. 2013-39) received July 29, 2013, pursuant to 5 POLIS, Ms. SHEA-PORTER, Mr. TONKO, By Mr. BISHOP of New York (for him- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on and Mr. LEWIS): self, Mr. MCKINLEY, Mr. MICHAUD, Mr. Ways and Means. H.R. 2902. A bill to require the Supreme GRIMM, Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas, 2548. A letter from the Director, Office of Court of the United States to promulgate a and Mr. GIBSON): Regulations and Reports Clearance, Social code of ethics; to the Committee on the Judi- H.R. 2909. A bill to require the Secretary of Security Administration, transmitting the ciary. Labor to maintain a publicly available list of Administration’s final rule — Change in Ter- By Mr. DENT (for himself, Mrs. all employers that relocate a call center minology: ‘‘Mental Retardation’’ to ’’Intellec- BEATTY, Mr. STIVERS, Mr. PERRY, Mr. overseas, to make such companies ineligible tual Disability‘‘, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. GERLACH, Mr. SENSENBRENNER, Mr. for Federal grants or guaranteed loans, and 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and THOMPSON of Pennsylvania, Mr. to require disclosure of the physical location Means. MORAN, and Mr. MARINO): of business agents engaging in customer 2549. A letter from the Acting Assistant H.R. 2903. A bill to amend section 487(a) of service communications, and for other pur- Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Department the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide poses; to the Committee on Energy and Com- of State, transmitting Memorandum of jus- increased accountability of nonprofit ath- merce, and in addition to the Committees on tification for the President’s waiver of the letic associations, and for other purposes; to Armed Services, Oversight and Government restrictions on the provision of funds to the the Committee on Education and the Work- Reform, and Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined Palestinian Authority; jointly to the Com- force. by the Speaker, in each case for consider- mittees on Foreign Affairs and Appropria- By Mr. WHITFIELD (for himself, Mr. ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- tions. POLIS, Mr. PERLMUTTER, Mr. BEN RAY 2550. A letter from the Program Manager, LUJA´ N of New Mexico, Ms. DEGETTE, risdiction of the committee concerned. Department of Health and Human Services, Mr. LOEBSACK, Ms. KAPTUR, Ms. By Mr. WAXMAN (for himself, Mr. transmitting the Department’s final rule — BROWNLEY of California, Mr. YOUNG PALLONE, Mrs. CAPPS, Ms. SCHA- Medicare Program; Inpatient Psychiatric of Florida, Mr. COFFMAN, and Mr. KOWSKY, Ms. MATSUI, Mrs. NAPOLI- Facilities Prospective Payment System — HONDA): TANO, and Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illi- Update for Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, H.R. 2904. A bill to provide for payment to nois): H.R. 2910. A bill to protect American chil- 2013 (FY 2014) [CMS-1447-N] (RIN: 0938-AR63) the survivor or surviving family members of dren and their families from the epidemic of July 30, 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. compensation otherwise payable to a con- tractor employee of the Department of En- gun violence by banning access to certain 801(a)(1)(A); jointly to the Committees on weapons, strengthening the Nation’s mental Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce. ergy who dies after application for com- pensation under the Energy Employees Occu- health infrastructure, and improving the un- f pational Illness Compensation Program Act derstanding of gun violence; to the Com- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS of 2000, and for other purposes; to the Com- mittee on Energy and Commerce, and in ad- mittee on the Judiciary, and in addition to dition to the Committees on Ways and Under clause 2 of rule XII, public the Committee on Education and the Work- Means, and Education and the Workforce, for bills and resolutions of the following force, for a period to be subsequently deter- a period to be subsequently determined by titles were introduced and severally re- mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- the Speaker, in each case for consideration ferred, as follows: sideration of such provisions as fall within of such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. tion of the committee concerned. By Mr. BROUN of Georgia: By Mr. RUSH (for himself and Mr. H.R. 2900. A bill to repeal the Patient Pro- By Mr. WHITFIELD (for himself, Mr. COHEN): tection and Affordable Care Act and the POLIS, Mr. PERLMUTTER, Mr. BEN RAY ´ H.R. 2911. A bill to require the Federal Health Care and Education Reconciliation LUJAN of New Mexico, Ms. DEGETTE, Mr. LOEBSACK, Ms. KAPTUR, Ms. Communications Commission to expand eli- Act of 2010; to amend the Internal Revenue gibility for part 74 licenses to certain wire- Code of 1986 to repeal the percentage floor on BROWNLEY of California, Mr. YOUNG of Florida, Mr. PIERLUISI, and Mr. less microphone users, to establish safe medical expense deductions, expand the use haven channels for wireless microphones, of tax-preferred health care accounts, and es- HONDA): H.R. 2905. A bill to amend the Energy Em- and to authorize access by owners and opera- tablish a charity care credit; to amend the ployees Occupational Illness Compensation tors of wireless microphones to the TV bands Social Security Act to create a Medicare Program Act of 2000 to strengthen the qual- databases for the purpose of protecting wire- Premium Assistance Program, reform ity control measures in place for part B lung less microphone operations from inter- EMTALA requirements, and to replace the disease claims and to establish the Advisory ference; to the Committee on Energy and Medicaid program and the Children’s Health Board on Toxic Substances and Worker Commerce. Insurance program with a block grant to the Health for the contractor employee com- By Mr. CHAFFETZ (for himself, Mr. States; to amend the Public Health Service pensation program under subtitle E of such COFFMAN, Mr. TIERNEY, and Ms. Act to provide for cooperative governing of Act; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and SPEIER): individual and group health insurance cov- in addition to the Committee on Education H.R. 2912. A bill to provide authority for erage offered in interstate commerce; and for and the Workforce, for a period to be subse- the Special Inspector General for Afghani- other purposes; to the Committee on Energy quently determined by the Speaker, in each stan Reconstruction to suspend and debar and Commerce, and in addition to the Com- case for consideration of such provisions as contractors under certain circumstances; to mittees on Ways and Means, Education and fall within the jurisdiction of the committee the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in ad- the Workforce, Natural Resources, the Judi- concerned. dition to the Committee on Oversight and ciary, House Administration, Appropria- By Mr. FITZPATRICK (for himself and Government Reform, for a period to be sub- tions, and Rules, for a period to be subse- Mrs. BUSTOS): sequently determined by the Speaker, in quently determined by the Speaker, in each H.R. 2906. A bill to amend MAP-21 to im- each case for consideration of such provi- case for consideration of such provisions as prove contracting opportunities for veteran- sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the fall within the jurisdiction of the committee owned small business concerns, and for other committee concerned. concerned. purposes; to the Committee on Transpor- By Mr. BOUSTANY: By Mr. BLUMENAUER (for himself, tation and Infrastructure, and in addition to H.R. 2913. A bill to authorize certain De- Mr. POE of Texas, Mr. COLE, Mr. the Committee on Small Business, for a pe- partment of Veterans Affairs major medical JONES, Mr. RIBBLE, Mr. ROHR- riod to be subsequently determined by the facility leases, and for other purposes; to the ABACHER, Mr. SENSENBRENNER, Mr. Speaker, in each case for consideration of Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, and in addi- SHIMKUS, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- tion to the Committee on the Budget, for a Mr. TERRY, Mr. HANNA, Mr. SCHOCK, tion of the committee concerned. period to be subsequently determined by the and Ms. EDWARDS): By Mr. WILSON of South Carolina: Speaker, in each case for consideration of H.R. 2901. A bill to strengthen implementa- H.R. 2907. A bill to amend title 10, United such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- tion of the Senator Paul Simon Water for States Code, to ensure that members of the tion of the committee concerned.

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By Ms. SPEIER (for herself, Ms. TITUS, ports to Congress on, and the maintenance of 100 percent accuracy and without fraud; to and Mr. MCDERMOTT): databases on, awards of fees and other ex- the Committee on Ways and Means, and in H.R. 2914. A bill to prevent abusive billing penses to prevailing parties in certain ad- addition to the Committee on Energy and of ancillary services to the Medicare pro- ministrative proceedings and court cases to Commerce, for a period to be subsequently gram, and for other purposes; to the Com- which the United States is a party, and for determined by the Speaker, in each case for mittee on Energy and Commerce, and in ad- other purposes; to the Committee on the Ju- consideration of such provisions as fall with- dition to the Committee on Ways and Means, diciary. in the jurisdiction of the committee con- for a period to be subsequently determined By Mr. CARTWRIGHT (for himself, Mr. cerned. by the Speaker, in each case for consider- THOMPSON of Mississippi, Mr. LEWIS, By Ms. BROWNLEY of California: ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- Mr. MEEKS, Ms. SEWELL of Alabama, H.R. 2928. A bill to direct the Election As- risdiction of the committee concerned. Mr. TAKANO, Ms. JACKSON LEE, Mr. sistance Commission to develop and publish By Mr. COTTON (for himself and Mr. CLAY, Mr. HONDA, Mr. RUSH, Ms. recommendations for best practices that GOWDY): CLARKE, Mr. RYAN of Ohio, Mr. PERL- States may use in establishing and operating H.R. 2915. A bill to amend section 2423 of independent Congressional redistricting MUTTER, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. ELLI- title 18, United States Code, to eliminate a commissions; to the Committee on the Judi- SON, Mr. LANGEVIN, Ms. KAPTUR, Ms. defense, to a criminal prosecution under that ciary. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. section, based on the state of mind of the de- By Mr. CARNEY (for himself, Mr. HECK HINOJOSA, Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. HIMES, fendant as to the age of the minor engaging of Nevada, Mr. WEBSTER of Florida, Mr. RANGEL, and Mr. COHEN): in, or intended to engage in, a commercial H.R. 2920. A bill to improve the financial and Mr. WELCH): sex act; to the Committee on the Judiciary. literacy of students; to the Committee on H.R. 2929. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- By Mr. SHUSTER (for himself, Mr. enue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for Education and the Workforce. TERRY, Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. MURPHY of contributions to tax-exempt Housing Equity By Mr. BLUMENAUER (for himself and Pennsylvania, Mr. ROTHFUS, Mr. Savings Accounts; to the Committee on Mr. COLLINS of New York): TIVERS, Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky, S H.R. 2921. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Ways and Means. Mr. LATTA, Mr. DENT, Mr. ROKITA, enue Code of 1986 to modify the taxation of By Mr. CARSON of Indiana (for him- Mr. BUCSHON, Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. hard cider; to the Committee on Ways and self, Ms. BROWN of Florida, Mr. CART- RADEL, Mr. BARLETTA, Mr. MARINO, Means. WRIGHT, and Mr. POLIS): Mr. GERLACH, Mr. YOUNG of Alaska, H.R. 2930. A bill to amend the Elementary By Mr. HOLDING (for himself, Mr. Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio, Mr. HUNTER, and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to CONYERS, Mr. COBLE, Mr. WATT, and Mr. ISSA, Mr. RAHALL, Mr. MULLIN, award grants to eligible entities to establish, Mr. MARINO): expand, or support school-based mentoring Mr. MCKINLEY, Mr. TURNER, Mr. H.R. 2922. A bill to extend the authority of programs to assist at-risk middle school stu- AMODEI, Mr. PERRY, Mr. TIBERI, Mr. the Supreme Court Police to protect court JOYCE, Mr. CUELLAR, Mr. DENHAM, dents with the transition from middle school officials away from the Supreme Court to high school; to the Committee on Edu- Mr. NUNES, Mr. REED, Mr. WHITFIELD, grounds; to the Committee on the Judiciary. Mr. SIMPSON, and Mr. MICA): cation and the Workforce. By Mr. MARCHANT: By Mr. COBLE: H.R. 2916. A bill to require congressional H.R. 2923. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- review of certain rules promulgated by the H.R. 2931. A bill to amend the false claims enue Code of 1986 to require the Secretary of provisions of title 31, United States Code, Environmental Protection Agency; to the the Treasury to disclose certain taxpayer Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in with respect to health care programs, and for rights in the letter of acknowledgment of re- addition to the Committees on the Judici- other purposes; to the Committee on the Ju- ceipt of an application to be treated as an or- ary, and Rules, for a period to be subse- diciary. ganization described in section 501(c)(3); to quently determined by the Speaker, in each By Mr. COURTNEY (for himself, Mr. the Committee on Ways and Means. case for consideration of such provisions as COBLE, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. LANGEVIN, fall within the jurisdiction of the committee By Mr. MARCHANT: Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Mr. JONES, Mr. H.R. 2924. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- concerned. YOUNG of Florida, Mr. LARSON of Con- enue Code of 1986 to require that the Sec- By Mr. SERRANO (for himself, Mr. necticut, Mr. LOBIONDO, Mr. CAPU- retary of the Treasury follow certain proce- HINOJOSA, Mr. DOGGETT, Mr. CON- ANO, Mr. DEUTCH, Mr. GRIMM, Mr. dures relating to status applications of YERS, Mr. RICHMOND, Mrs. CAROLYN B. PIERLUISI, Mr. WITTMAN, Mr. YOUNG 501(c)(4) organizations; to the Committee on MALONEY of New York, Ms. MENG, of Alaska, Ms. BROWN of Florida, Mr. Ways and Means. Mr. PIERLUISI, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, SCOTT of Virginia, Mr. BISHOP of New By Mr. BRADY of Texas (for himself, Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ, Mr. York, Mr. MCINTYRE, Mr. UPTON, Ms. Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. BUCHANAN, Mr. CARTWRIGHT, Mr. HONDA, Ms. MCCOL- ESTY, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. HIMES, Mr. GERLACH, Mr. KIND, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. LUM, Mr. SIRES, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. MICHAUD, Mr. HUIZENGA of Michigan, BLUMENAUER, Mr. LARSON of Con- VARGAS, Mr. NOLAN, Mr. CASTRO of and Ms. GRANGER): necticut, Mrs. BLACK, Mr. DOGGETT, Texas, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, and H.R. 2932. A bill to require the Secretary of Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania, Mr. BOU- Mr. JEFFRIES): the Treasury to mint coins in commemora- H.R. 2917. A bill to promote savings by pro- STANY, Mr. LEWIS, Mr. NUNES, Mr. tion of the United States Coast Guard; to the viding a tax credit for eligible taxpayers who GRIFFIN of Arkansas, Mr. SMITH of Committee on Financial Services. contribute to savings products and to facili- Nebraska, Mr. SCHOCK, Mr. REICHERT, By Mrs. DAVIS of California (for her- tate taxpayers receiving this credit and open Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. REED, self and Mr. BISHOP of Georgia): a designated savings product when they file Mr. PAULSEN, Ms. JENKINS, Mr. H.R. 2933. A bill to require States and local their Federal income tax returns; to the RENACCI, Mr. LIPINSKI, and Mr. VAN educational agencies to report on the Committee on Ways and Means. HOLLEN): achievement of military-connected students By Mr. MCKINLEY (for himself, Mrs. H.R. 2925. A bill to amend title XI of the in annual report cards under the Elementary CAPITO, Mr. RAHALL, Mr. JOHNSON of Social Security Act to expand the permissive and Secondary Education Act of 1965; to the Ohio, Mr. BARR, Mr. MORAN, Mr. exclusion from participation in Federal Committee on Education and the Workforce. ENYART, Mr. BUCSHON, Mr. STIVERS, health care programs to individuals and enti- By Ms. DELAURO (for herself, Ms. LEE Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California, Mr. ties affiliated with sanctioned entities; to of California, Ms. MOORE, Ms. WHITFIELD, Ms. FUDGE, Ms. the Committee on Energy and Commerce, SLAUGHTER, Mr. RANGEL, and Ms. SCHWARTZ, Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illi- and in addition to the Committee on Ways MENG): nois, Mr. TURNER, Mr. CLAY, Mr. and Means, for a period to be subsequently H.R. 2934. A bill to amend the Consumer JOYCE, Mr. GIBBS, and Mr. DOYLE): determined by the Speaker, in each case for Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 to H.R. 2918. A bill to amend the Surface Min- consideration of such provisions as fall with- ban flame retardant chemicals from use in ing Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to in the jurisdiction of the committee con- resilient filling materials in children’s prod- transfer certain funds to the Multiemployer cerned. ucts; to the Committee on Energy and Com- Health Benefit Plan and the 1974 United By Mr. ALEXANDER: merce. Mine Workers of America Pension Plan; to H.R. 2926. A bill to prohibit the revocation By Mr. FORTENBERRY (for himself the Committee on Ways and Means, and in or withholding of Federal funds to programs and Ms. MCCOLLUM): addition to the Committee on Natural Re- whose participants carry out voluntary reli- H.R. 2935. A bill to establish more efficient sources, for a period to be subsequently de- gious activities; to the Committee on Over- and effective policies and processes for de- termined by the Speaker, in each case for sight and Government Reform. partments and agencies engaged in or pro- consideration of such provisions as fall with- By Mr. BILIRAKIS: viding support to, international conserva- in the jurisdiction of the committee con- H.R. 2927. A bill to prevent the implemen- tion; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. cerned. tation of certain tax and fee provisions of By Mr. FOSTER (for himself, Mr. By Mrs. LUMMIS (for herself, Mr. the Patient Protection and Affordable Care DEUTCH, Mr. QUIGLEY, Mr. POLIS, Ms. COHEN, Mr. GARCIA, and Mr. COLLINS Act until the Secretary of the Treasury cer- TITUS, Ms. NORTON, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, of Georgia): tifies that reporting requirements relating Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. ENYART, H.R. 2919. A bill to amend titles 5 and 28, to employer status and employee income lev- Mr. TONKO, Mr. GARCIA, Mr. LARSEN United States Code, to require annual re- els and health care status may be made with of Washington, and Mr. ELLISON):

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H.R. 2937. A bill to amend the Federal H.R. 2947. A bill to express United States By Mr. MURPHY of Florida (for him- Water Pollution Control Act with respect to foreign policy with respect to, and to self, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Ms. ESTY, and the guidelines for specification of certain strengthen United States advocacy on behalf Mr. BARBER): disposal sites for dredged or fill material; to of, individuals persecuted and denied their H.R. 2956. A bill to eliminate unnecessary the Committee on Transportation and Infra- rights in foreign countries on account of gen- oil tax credits and subsidies for major oil structure. der, and for other purposes; to the Com- companies to reduce the national debt; to By Ms. JENKINS: mittee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in H.R. 2938. A bill to provide that certain re- the Committees on Financial Services, and addition to the Committee on Natural Re- quirements of the Patient Protection and Af- the Judiciary, for a period to be subse- sources, for a period to be subsequently de- fordable Care Act do not apply if the Amer- quently determined by the Speaker, in each termined by the Speaker, in each case for ican Health Benefit Exchanges are not oper- case for consideration of such provisions as consideration of such provisions as fall with- ating on October 1, 2013; to the Committee fall within the jurisdiction of the committee in the jurisdiction of the committee con- on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to concerned. cerned. the Committee on Ways and Means, for a pe- By Mr. MATHESON (for himself and By Mr. MURPHY of Pennsylvania (for riod to be subsequently determined by the Mr. HARPER): himself, Mr. BARBER, Mr. ROE of Ten- Speaker, in each case for consideration of H.R. 2948. A bill to require analyses of the such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- nessee, Mr. BURGESS, Mr. CASSIDY, cumulative and incremental impacts of cer- Mr. DENT, Mr. TIBERI, Mrs. BLACK- tion of the committee concerned. tain rules and actions of the Environmental By Mr. KENNEDY (for himself and Mr. BURN, Mr. GUTHRIE, Mr. BUCSHON, and Protection Agency, and for other purposes; Mr. MARINO): FRANKS of Arizona): to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, H.R. 2939. A bill to award the Congressional H.R. 2957. A bill to amend the Public and in addition to the Committee on Trans- Gold Medal to Shimon Peres; to the Com- Health Service Act and the Social Security portation and Infrastructure, for a period to mittee on Financial Services. Act to extend health information technology be subsequently determined by the Speaker, By Mr. KIND (for himself, Mr. NEAL, assistance eligibility to behavioral health, in each case for consideration of such provi- Mr. RANGEL, Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. LAR- mental health, and substance abuse profes- sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the SON of Connecticut, Mr. MCDERMOTT, sionals and facilities, and for other purposes; committee concerned. Mr. LEWIS, Ms. SCHWARTZ, Mr. DANNY to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, By Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS: and in addition to the Committee on Ways K. DAVIS of Illinois, and Mr. LEVIN): H.R. 2949. A bill to delay for one year cer- H.R. 2940. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- and Means, for a period to be subsequently tain amendments to the Medicaid program enue Code of 1986 to reduce the rate of tax on determined by the Speaker, in each case for made by the Patient Protection and Afford- domestic manufacturing income to 20 per- consideration of such provisions as fall with- able Care Act, and for other purposes; to the cent; to the Committee on Ways and Means. in the jurisdiction of the committee con- Committee on Energy and Commerce. By Mrs. KIRKPATRICK (for herself, cerned. By Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS: By Mr. NADLER (for himself, Ms. Mr. COLE, Mr. COOK, Ms. TITUS, Mr. H.R. 2950. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- HAHN, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. GEORGE O’ROURKE, Ms. SINEMA, Mr. BARBER, enue Code of 1986 to delay the application of MILLER of California, Mr. LARSEN of and Mr. GRIJALVA): the individual health insurance mandate for H.R. 2941. A bill to amend title 38, United Washington, Ms. SPEIER, Mr. PAS- individuals who have not attained age 27; to States Code, to authorize the Secretary of CRELL, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. CAPUANO, the Committee on Ways and Means. Veterans Affairs to make certain grants to Ms. MOORE, Mr. SCHIFF, Mrs. CAPPS, By Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS: assist nursing homes for veterans located on H.R. 2951. A bill to require certain pre- Mr. PALLONE, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, tribal lands; to the Committee on Veterans’ conditions for allowing premium tax credits, Mr. HONDA, Mr. MORAN, Mr. ISRAEL, Affairs. reductions in cost-sharing, and funding of Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New By Mrs. KIRKPATRICK: Navigators and related Exchange enrollment York, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. BLU- H.R. 2942. A bill to amend title 38, United MENAUER, Mr. LOWENTHAL, and Mr. States Code, to reestablish the Professional activities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in HOLT): Certification and Licensure Advisory Com- H.R. 2958. A bill to amend title 49, United mittee of the Department of Veterans Af- addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently deter- States Code, to provide certain port authori- fairs; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. ties, and for other purposes; to the Com- By Mr. LAMBORN (for himself, Mr. mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- sideration of such provisions as fall within mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- HUELSKAMP, Mr. ADERHOLT, Mr. the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. ture. WESTMORELAND, Mr. COLE, Mr. By Mr. MEEHAN: By Mr. NUGENT (for himself and Mr. FRANKS of Arizona, Mr. JONES, Mr. H.R. 2952. A bill to amend the Homeland MATHESON): FLEMING, Mr. MILLER of Florida, Mrs. Security Act of 2002 to make certain im- H.R. 2959. A bill to amend title 18, United BACHMANN, and Mr. ROE of Ten- provements in the laws relating to the ad- States Code, to provide a national standard nessee): vancement of security technologies for crit- in accordance with which nonresidents of a H.R. 2943. A bill to amend the General Edu- State may carry concealed firearms in the cation Provisions Act to prohibit Federal ical infrastructure protection, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Se- State; to the Committee on the Judiciary. education funding for elementary or sec- By Mr. PALLONE: ondary schools that provide access to emer- curity. H.R. 2960. A bill to amend title XVIII of the gency postcoital contraception; to the Com- By Mr. MICHAUD: Social Security Act to require sponsors of mittee on Education and the Workforce. H.R. 2953. A bill to provide Medicare pay- Medicare prescription drug plans to imple- By Mr. LARSEN of Washington: ments to Department of Veterans Affairs H.R. 2944. A bill making supplemental ap- medical facilities for items and services pro- ment procedures to prevent fraud and abuse, propriations for fiscal year 2014 for the vided to Medicare-eligible veterans for non- and for other purposes; to the Committee on TIGER discretionary grant program, and for service-connected conditions; to the Com- Energy and Commerce, and in addition to other purposes; to the Committee on Appro- mittee on Ways and Means, and in addition the Committees on Ways and Means, and the priations, and in addition to the Committee to the Committees on Energy and Com- Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently de- on the Budget, for a period to be subse- merce, and Veterans’ Affairs, for a period to termined by the Speaker, in each case for quently determined by the Speaker, in each be subsequently determined by the Speaker, consideration of such provisions as fall with- case for consideration of such provisions as in each case for consideration of such provi- in the jurisdiction of the committee con- fall within the jurisdiction of the committee sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the cerned. concerned. committee concerned. By Mr. PASCRELL (for himself and By Mr. LEVIN (for himself and Mr. By Mr. MILLER of Florida: Mr. RUNYAN): GERLACH): H.R. 2954. A bill to authorize Escambia H.R. 2961. A bill to amend the Truth in H.R. 2945. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- County, Florida, to convey certain property Lending Act and the Higher Education Act enue Code of 1986 to permanently extend and that was formerly part of Santa Rosa Island of 1965 to require additional disclosures and expand the charitable deduction for con- National Monument and that was conveyed protections for students and cosigners with tributions of food inventory; to the Com- to Escambia County subject to restrictions respect to student loans, and for other pur- mittee on Ways and Means. on use and reconveyance; to the Committee poses; to the Committee on Financial Serv- By Mr. LOBIONDO: on Natural Resources. ices, and in addition to the Committee on H.R. 2946. A bill to direct the Adminis- By Ms. MOORE (for herself and Mr. Education and the Workforce, for a period to trator of the Transportation Security Ad- POCAN): be subsequently determined by the Speaker,

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MALONEY of KEATING, Mr. LANCE, Mr. SWALWELL other purposes; to the Committee on Natural New York (for herself, Mr. ANDREWS, of California, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. AN- Resources, and in addition to the Committee Ms. BASS, Mrs. BEATTY, Mr. BECERRA, DREWS, Mr. RICHMOND, Ms. CLARKE, on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Mr. BISHOP of Mr. SIRES, Mr. CLYBURN, Mr. PAS- period to be subsequently determined by the New York, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Ms. CRELL, Mr. RANGEL, Ms. JACKSON Speaker, in each case for consideration of BROWN of Florida, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, LEE, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Ms. WILSON of such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. CAPUANO, Mr. tion of the committee concerned. Florida, Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, Ms. CA´ RDENAS, Ms. CASTOR of Florida, By Mrs. WALORSKI (for herself and GABBARD, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. FRANKS Mr. CICILLINE, Ms. CLARKE, Mr. CLAY, Ms. KUSTER): of Arizona, Mr. CARSON of Indiana, Mr. CLYBURN, Mr. COHEN, Mr. COO- H.R. 2974. A bill to amend title 38, United Mr. PETERS of California, and Mr. PER, Mr. COSTA, Mr. COURTNEY, Mr. States Code, to provide for the eligibility for O’ROURKE): CROWLEY, Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. DANNY H.R. 2962. A bill to provide for an inde- beneficiary travel for veterans seeking treat- ment or care for military sexual trauma in K. DAVIS of Illinois, Mrs. DAVIS of pendent assessment of the future resilience California, Mr. DEFAZIO, Ms. and reliability of the Nation’s electric power specialized outpatient or residential pro- grams at facilities of the Department of Vet- DEGETTE, Mr. DENT, Mr. DINGELL, transmission and distribution system, and erans Affairs, and for other purposes; to the Ms. DUCKWORTH, Mr. ELLISON, Mr. for other purposes; to the Committee on Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. FARR, Mr. FATTAH, Mr. FOSTER, Mr. Homeland Security. By Ms. WATERS (for herself, Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN, Ms. FUDGE, Ms. By Mr. PITTS: SMITH of New Jersey, Mr. VAN HOL- GABBARD, Mr. GARAMENDI, Mr. GRAY- H.R. 2963. A bill to provide dollars to the SON, Mr. AL GREEN of Texas, Mr. GRI- classroom; to the Committee on Education LEN, Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. BORDALLO, Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, Mr. LYNCH, Ms. JALVA, Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM and the Workforce. of New Mexico, Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ, Mr. By Mr. PITTS: LORETTA SANCHEZ of California, Ms. ´ HIGGINS, Mr. HIMES, Mr. HINOJOSA, H.R. 2964. A bill to establish and provide LINDA T. SANCHEZ of California, Ms. Mr. ISRAEL, Ms. JACKSON LEE, Mr. for the treatment of Individual Development JACKSON LEE, Ms. SEWELL of Ala- JEFFRIES, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHN- Accounts, and for other purposes; to the bama, Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Ms. SON of Texas, Mr. JOHNSON of Geor- Committee on Ways and Means. WILSON of Florida, Mr. PAYNE, Ms. gia, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. KEATING, Mr. By Mr. PITTS: NORTON, Ms. BROWN of Florida, Mr. H.R. 2965. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- CARSON of Indiana, Mr. CONNOLLY, KENNEDY, Mr. KILDEE, Ms. LEE of enue Code of 1986 to allow nontaxable em- Mr. RANGEL, Mr. FARR, Ms. LEE of California, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. LEWIS, Mr. ployer matching contributions to section 529 California, Mr. HINOJOSA, Ms. MCCOL- LOEBSACK, Ms. LOFGREN, Mrs. LUM- college savings plans; to the Committee on LUM, Mr. POLIS, Mr. DAVID SCOTT of MIS, Mr. LYNCH, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. Ways and Means. Georgia, Ms. CLARKE, Mr. RYAN of MCDERMOTT, Mr. MCGOVERN, Ms. By Mr. RICHMOND (for himself, Ms. Ohio, Mr. KEATING, and Ms. SCHA- MENG, Ms. MOORE, Mr. NADLER, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. FUDGE, and Ms. BROWN of Florida): KOWSKY): H.R. 2966. A bill to amend the Higher Edu- H.R. 2975. A bill to amend the Public PERLMUTTER, Ms. PINGREE of Maine, cation Act of 1965 to suspend, for a certain Health Service Act to authorize grants for Mr. QUIGLEY, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. RUIZ, period, the use of adverse credit history in training and support services for Alzheimer’s Mr. RYAN of Ohio, Ms. LINDA T. determining eligibility for Federal Direct patients and their families; to the Com- SA´ NCHEZ of California, Mr. DAVID PLUS Loans; to the Committee on Edu- mittee on Energy and Commerce. SCOTT of Georgia, Ms. SEWELL of Ala- cation and the Workforce. By Ms. WATERS (for herself, Mr. bama, Ms. SHEA-PORTER, Mr. SHER- By Mr. SCHOCK (for himself and Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, Mr. VAN HOL- MAN, Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mr. THOMPSON COOPER): LEN, Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. BORDALLO, of Mississippi, Ms. TITUS, Mr. TONKO, H.R. 2967. A bill to provide for fiscal gap Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, Mr. LYNCH, Ms. Ms. TSONGAS, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Ms. and generational accounting analysis in the LORETTA SANCHEZ of California, Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Ms. WATERS, Mr. WATT, legislative process, the President’s budget, LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of California, Ms. Mr. WAXMAN, Mr. WELCH, and Ms. and annual long-term fiscal outlook reports; JACKSON LEE, Ms. SEWELL of Ala- WILSON of Florida): to the Committee on the Budget. bama, Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Ms. H.J. Res. 56. A joint resolution proposing By Mr. SIRES: WILSON of Florida, Mr. PAYNE, Ms. an amendment to the Constitution of the H.R. 2968. A bill to amend titles 23 and 49, NORTON, Ms. BROWN of Florida, Mr. United States relative to equal rights for United States Code, with respect to conges- CARSON of Indiana, Mr. CONNOLLY, men and women; to the Committee on the tion mitigation and metropolitan transpor- Mr. RANGEL, Mr. FARR, Ms. LEE of Judiciary. tation planning, and for other purposes; to California, Mr. HINOJOSA, Ms. MCCOL- By Mr. NEUGEBAUER: the Committee on Transportation and Infra- LUM, Mr. POLIS, Mr. DAVID SCOTT of H.J. Res. 57. A joint resolution proposing structure. Georgia, Ms. CLARKE, Mr. RYAN of an amendment to the Constitution of the By Mr. TERRY (for himself and Mr. Ohio, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, Mr. United States to require a two-thirds vote of THOMPSON of California): KEATING, and Ms. SCHAKOWSKY): each House of Congress to increase the statu- H.R. 2969. A bill to amend title XVIII of the H.R. 2976. A bill to amend the Violent tory limit on the public debt; to the Com- Social Security Act to provide for the rec- Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of mittee on the Judiciary. ognition of attending physician assistants as 1994 to reauthorize the Missing Alzheimer’s By Mr. WILSON OF SOUTH CAROLINA attending physicians to serve hospice pa- Disease Patient Alert Program; to the Com- (for himself, Mr. MEADOWS, Mr. COT- tients; to the Committee on Ways and mittee on the Judiciary. TON, Mr. DUNCAN of South Carolina, Means, and in addition to the Committee on By Mr. WHITFIELD (for himself and Mr. DESANTIS, Mrs. HARTZLER, Mr. Energy and Commerce, for a period to be Ms. DEGETTE): WESTMORELAND, Mr. PEARCE, and Mr. subsequently determined by the Speaker, in H.R. 2977. A bill to amend title XVIII of the CRAMER): each case for consideration of such provi- Social Security Act to provide for coverage, H. Con. Res. 48. Concurrent resolution sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the as supplies associated with the injection of commemorating the 46th anniversary of the committee concerned. insulin, of containment, removal, decon- reunification of Jerusalem; to the Com- By Mr. TIPTON: tamination and disposal of home-generated mittee on Foreign Affairs. H.R. 2970. A bill to facilitate the remedi- needles, syringes, and other sharps through a By Mr. BRADY OF PENNSYLVANIA: ation of abandoned hardrock mines, and for sharps container, decontamination/destruc- other purposes; to the Committee on Trans- tion device, or sharps-by-mail program or H. Con. Res. 49. Concurrent resolution ex- portation and Infrastructure. similar program under part D of the Medi- pressing the sense of Congress that the By Mr. TONKO: care program; to the Committee on Energy United States Postal Service should issue a H.R. 2971. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- and Commerce, and in addition to the Com- commemorative postage stamp honoring the enue Code of 1986 to encourage the deploy- mittee on Ways and Means, for a period to be Reverend Doctor Leon Sullivan and that the ment of highly efficient combined heat and subsequently determined by the Speaker, in Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee should power property, and for other purposes; to each case for consideration of such provi- recommend to the Postmaster General that the Committee on Ways and Means. sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the such a stamp be issued; to the Committee on By Mr. TONKO: committee concerned. Oversight and Government Reform. H.R. 2972. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- By Mr. DESANTIS (for himself and Mr. By Mr. CAMP: enue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives SALMON): H. Con. Res. 50. Concurrent resolution des- for producing electricity from wasted heat; H.J. Res. 55. A joint resolution proposing ignating a National Railroad Monument lo- to the Committee on Ways and Means. an amendment to the Constitution of the cated in Diamond District Park in historic

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It also re- ment and Regulation of the land and naval Rules of the House of Representatives to ob- inforces the founding constitutional prin- Forces; serve a moment of silence in the House on ciple that state governments and individuals Clause 18 of Section 8 of Article I of the the first legislative day of each month for are properly situated with attending to their Constitution: To make all Laws which shall those killed or wounded in the United States own health, safety, and general welfare. be necessary and proper for carrying into engagement in Afghanistan; to the Com- By Mr. BLUMENAUER: Execution the foregoing Powers, and all mittee on Rules. H.R. 2901. other Powers vested by this Constitution in By Mr. FARR (for himself and Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- the Government of the United States, or in YOUNG of Alaska): lation pursuant to the following: any Department or Officer thereof. H. Res. 324. A resolution expressing support Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the Con- By Mr. BOUSTANY: for designation of the week of September 22, stitution. H.R. 2913. Congress has the power to enact this legis- 2013, through September 28, 2013, as ‘‘Na- By Ms. SLAUGHTER: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2902. tional Marine Technology Week‘‘ to recog- Section 8 of Article 1 of the United States Congress has the power to enact this legis- nize the important contributions that ma- Constitution lation pursuant to the following: rine technology has made to the United By Ms. SPEIER: States; to the Committee on Science, Space, The authority to enact this bill is derived H.R. 2914. and Technology. from, but may not be limited to, Article I, Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. ROHRABACHER (for himself, Section 8. lation pursuant to the following: Mr. LAMALFA, Mr. GOHMERT, Mr. By Mr. DENT: Article 1, Section 8: Congress shall have STOCKMAN, Mr. CALVERT, Mr. HALL, H.R. 2903. the power to regulate commerce among the Mr. GARY G. MILLER of California, Congress has the power to enact this legis- states, and provide for the general welfare. Mr. COOK, Mr. WESTMORELAND, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. COTTON: DUNCAN of Tennessee, Mr. BROUN of Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution H.R. 2915. Georgia, Mrs. BACHMANN, Mr. CART- By Mr. WHITFIELD: Congress has the power to enact this legis- WRIGHT, Mr. GRAYSON, and Mr. H.R. 2904. lation pursuant to the following: MCCARTHY of California): Congress has the power to enact this legis- The constitutional authority on which this H. Res. 325. A resolution expressing the lation pursuant to the following: bill rests in the power of Congress: sense of the House of Representatives that Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 of the United (1) to regulate commerce with foreign na- the President should award the Presidential States Constitution tions, and among the several states, and with the Indian tribes, as enumerated in Article 1, Medal of Freedom posthumously to Glen By Mr. WHITFIELD: Section 8, Clause 3 of the U.S. Constitution; Doherty and Tyrone Woods, both of whom H.R. 2905. (2) to make all laws necessary and proper died from enemy action during the attack on Congress has the power to enact this legis- for executing powers vested by the Constitu- United States facilities in Benghazi, Libya, lation pursuant to the following: tion in the Government of the United States, on the night of September 11-12, 2012; to the Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 of the United as enumerated in Article I, Section 8, Clause Committee on Oversight and Government States Constitution 18 of the United States Constitution. Reform. By Mr. FITZPATRICK: H.R. 2906. By Mr. SHUSTER: f Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2916. Congress has the power to enact this legis- MEMORIALS lation pursuant to the following: Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 lation pursuant to the following: Under clause 3 of rule XII, memorials By Mr. WILSON of South Carolina: This bill is enacted pursuant to the power were presented and referred as follows: H.R. 2907. granted Congress under Article I of the United States Constitution, including the 122. The SPEAKER presented a memorial Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: power granted Congress under Article I, Sec- of the Senate of the Commonwealth of Penn- tion 8, Clause 18, of the United States Con- sylvania, relative to Senate Resolution No. Article 1, Section 8 The Congress shall have the power to pro- stitution, and the power granted to each 104 urging the President and the Congress to House of Congress under Article I, Section 5, support the adoption of House Bill 1014; to vide for the common defense. By Mr. COLE: Clause 2, of the United States Constitution. the Committee on the Budget. By Mr. SERRANO: 123. Also, a memorial of the Senate of the H.R. 2908. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2917. State of Colorado, relative to Senate Joint Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: Memorial 13-003 urging the Congress to enact lation pursuant to the following: This bill is enacted pursuant to Article I, comprehensive immigration reform; to the Congress has the power to enact this legis- Section 8 which allows Congress to regulate Committee on the Judiciary. lation pursuant to Article I, Section 8, trade with foreign Nations, and among the 124. Also, a memorial of the House of Rep- Clause 1 of the Constitution, which states several States, and with the Indian Tribes resentatives of the State of Illinois, relative that that ‘‘The Congress shall have power to By Mr. BISHOP of New York: to House Resolution No. 246 urging the Con- lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts and ex- H.R. 2909. gress to pass the Secure Travel and Counter- cises. . . .’’ In addition, this legislation is in- Congress has the power to enact this legis- terrorism Partnership Program Act; jointly troduced pursuant to Article I, Section 8, lation pursuant to the following: to the Committees on the Judiciary and In- Clause 18 of the Constitution, which states Article I, Section 8, Clause 3. telligence (Permanent Select). that Congress shall have the power ‘‘to make By Mr. WAXMAN: all laws which shall be necessary and proper f H.R. 2910. for carrying into execution the foregoing Congress has the power to enact this legis- CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY powers, and all other powers vested by this lation pursuant to the following: STATEMENT Constitution in the government of the Section 8 of Article I. United States, or in any department or offi- Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of By Mr. RUSH: cer thereof.’’ the Rules of the House of Representa- H.R. 2911. By Mr. MCKINLEY: tives, the following statements are sub- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2918. mitted regarding the specific powers lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- granted to Congress in the Constitu- Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 lation pursuant to the following: ‘‘The Congress shall have Power ‘‘to regu- According to Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 tion to enact the accompanying bill or late Commerce with foreign Nations, and joint resolution. of the Constitution: The Congress shall have among the several States, and with the In- power to enact this legislation to regulate By Mr. BROUN of Georgia: dian Tribes.’’ commerce with foreign nations, and among H.R. 2900. By Mr. CHAFFETZ: the several states, and with the Indian Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2912. tribes. lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mrs. LUMMIS: Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 (the Spending lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2919. Clause) of the United States Constitution Clause 1 of Section 8 of Article I of the Congress has the power to enact this legis- states that ‘‘The Congress shall have Power Constitution: The Congress shall have Power lation pursuant to the following: To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts, To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts Article 1, Section 9: No Money shall be and Excises, to pay for Debts and provide for and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for drawn from the Treasury, but in Con- the common Defence and general Welfare of the common Defence and general Welfare of sequence of Appropriations made by Law;

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Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- Clause 1 of section 8 of article I of the Con- Congress has the power to enact this legis- tion relating to the power of Congress to lay stitution, and clause 18 of section 8 of article lation pursuant to the following: and collect taxes, duties, imposts and ex- I of the Constitution. Article I, Section 8, Clause 18, ‘‘The Con- cises, to pay the debts and provide for the By Mr. COBLE: gress shall have Power To make all Laws common defense and general welfare of the H.R. 2931. which shall be necessary and proper for car- United States) Congress has the power to enact this legis- rying into Execution the foregoing Powers, By Mr. BLUMENAUER: lation pursuant to the following: and all other Powers vested by the Constitu- H.R. 2921. Article I Section 8 which authorizes Con- tion in the Government of the United States, Congress has the power to enact this legis- gress to make rules for the government and or in any Department or Officer thereof’’ lation pursuant to the following: regulation of the land. By Mr. LAMBORN: This bill modifies the Internal Revenue By Mr. COURTNEY: H.R. 2943. Code, which Congress enacted pursuant to its H.R. 2932. Congress has the power to enact this legis- powers under the U.S. Constitution, Article Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: I, Section VIII as well as the 16th Amend- lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the United ment to the U.S. Constitution, and, more Article 1, Section 8: Congress shall have States Constitution. generally, its powers to tax and spend for the the Power to . . . coin Money, regulate the By Mr. LARSEN of Washington: general welfare. Congress has the power Value thereof, and of foreign Coin, and fix H.R. 2944. under those provisions to enact this legisla- the Standard of Weights and Measures . . . Congress has the power to enact this legis- tion as well. By Mrs. DAVIS of California: lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. HOLDING: H.R. 2933. As described in Article 1, Section 1 ‘‘all H.R. 2922. Congress has the power to enact this legis- legislative powers herein granted shall be Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: vested in a Congress . . .’’ lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 By Mr. LEVIN: Article III, Section I of the U.S. Constitu- By Ms. DELAURO: H.R. 2945. tion. H.R. 2934. Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. MARCHANT: Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2923. lation pursuant to the following: Clause 1 of Section 8 of Article 1 of the Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the United United States Constitution lation pursuant to the following: States Constitution and Article I, Section 8, By Mr. LOBIONDO: Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 Clause 1 of the United States Constitution H.R. 2946. By Mr. MARCHANT: By Mr. FORTENBERRY: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2924. H.R. 2935. lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8 of the United States lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: Constitution Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the United By Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of By Mr. BRADY of Texas: States Constitution. New York: H.R. 2925. By Mr. FOSTER: H.R. 2947. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2936. Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: The constitutional authority on which this lation pursuant to the following: Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3, which reads: bill rests is the power of Congress to make Article 1, Section 8, Clause 1: The Congress ‘‘To regulate Commerce with foreign Na- rules for the government and regulation of shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, tions, and among the several States, and the land and naval forces, as enumerated in Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the with Indian Tribes.’’ Article I, Section 8, Clause 14 of the United Debts and provide for the common Defense By Mr. MATHESON: States Constitution. and general welfare of the United States. H.R. 2948. By Mr. ALEXANDER: By Mr. HURT: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2926. H.R. 2937. lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 of the U.S. lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: Constitution Amendment I Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the Con- By Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS: Congress shall make no law respecting an stitution of the United States. H.R. 2949. establishment of religion, or prohibiting the By Ms. JENKINS: Congress has the power to enact this legis- free exercise thereof; or abridging the free- H.R. 2938. lation pursuant to the following: dom of speech, or of the press; or the right of Congress has the power to enact this legis- This bill is enacted pursuant to Congress’ the people peaceably to assemble, and to pe- lation pursuant to the following: legislative powers under Article I, Section 8, tition the Government for a redress of griev- Article I, Section 8: clause 3 to regulate Commerce among the ances. The Congress shall have Power To lay and several States. By Mr. BILIRAKIS: collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, By Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS: H.R. 2927. to pay the Debts and provide for the common H.R. 2950. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Defense and general Welfare of the United Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises lation pursuant to the following: This bill is enacted pursuant to Article I, shall be uniform throughout the United This bill is enacted pursuant to Congress’ Section 8, Clause 1 of the Constitution of the States. legislative powers under Article I, Section 8, United States. By Mr. KENNEDY: clause 3 to regulate Commerce among the By Ms. BROWNLEY of California: H.R. 2939. several States. H.R. 2928. Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS: Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2951. lation pursuant to the following: This bill is enacted pursuant to the power Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 4. granted to Congress under Article I, Section lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. CARNEY: 8. This bill is enacted pursuant to Congress’ H.R. 2929. By Mr. KIND: legislative powers under Article I, Section 8, Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2040. clause 3 to regulate Commerce among the lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- several States. Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. MEEHAN: The Congress shall have Power to lay and Article I Section 8. H.R. 2952. collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, By Mrs. KIRKPATRICK: Congress has the power to enact this legis- to pay the Debts and provide for the common H.R. 2941. lation pursuant to the following: Defence and general Welfare of the United Congress has the power to enact this legis- To make all Laws which shall be necessary States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises lation pursuant to the following: and proper for carrying into Execution the shall be uniform throughout the United Article I, Section 8, Clause 18, ‘‘The Con- foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vest- States. gress shall have Power To make all Laws ed by this Constitution in the Government of

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Clause 1: The Congress shall have Power lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts This bill is enacted pursuant to the power lation pursuant to the following: and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for granted to Congress under Article 1, Section Article I, Section 8, Clause 18—The Con- the common Defence and general Welfare of 8 of the United States Constitution. gress shall have Power To make all Laws the United States; but all Duties, Imposts By Ms. WATERS: which shall be necessary and proper for car- and Excises shall be uniform throughout the H.R. 2975. Congress has the power to enact this legis- rying into Execution the foregoing Powers, United States; and all other Powers vested by the Constitu- Clause 18: To make all Laws which shall be lation pursuant to the following: Article 1, Section 8, clause 1 of the U.S. tion in the Government of the United States, necessary and proper for carrying into Exe- Constitution and or in any Department or Officer thereof. cution the foregoing Powers, and all other Article 1, Section 8, clause 3 of the U.S. By Mr. MILLER of Florida: Powers vested by this Constitution in the Constitution. H.R. 2954. Government of the United States, or in Any By Ms. WATERS: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Department of Officer thereof H.R. 2976. lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. PITTS: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article IV, Section III, Clause II H.R. 2965. lation pursuant to the following: By Ms. MOORE: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article 1, Section 8, clause 1 of the U.S. H.R. 2955. lation pursuant to the following: Constitution and Congress has the power to enact this legis- Clause 1 of Section 8 of Article I of the Article 1, Section 8, clause 3 of the U.S. lation pursuant to the following: United States Constitution. Constitution. Article 1, Section 8 By Mr. RICHMOND: By Mr. WHITFIELD: By Mr. MURPHY of Florida: H.R. 2966. H.R. 2977. H.R. 2956. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: The Constitutional authority for this bill Article 1, section 8, clause 3 of the Con- Article I, Section 8, Clause 1: The Congress stems from Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of stitution. shall have Power to lay and collect taxes on the United States Constitution. By Mr. DESANTIS: incomes, from whatever source derived and By Mr. SCHOCK: H.J. Res. 55. collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, H.R. 2967. Congress has the power to enact this legis- to pay the Debts and provide for the common Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: Defense and general Welfare of the United lation pursuant to the following: Article V of the U.S. Constitution States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises The constitutional authority on which this By Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of shall be uniform throughout the United bill rests is the power of Congress as stated New York: H.J. Res. 56. States. in Article I, Section 8 and Article I, Section Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. MURPHY of Pennsylvania: 9 of the United States Constitution. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2957. By Mr. SIRES: ‘‘Congress has the power to enact this leg- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2968. islation pursuant to the following: Article lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- V—Amendment. The Congress, whenever two Article I, Section 8, Clause 3, commonly re- lation pursuant to the following: thirds of both Houses shall deem it nec- ferred to for this purpose as the Commerce Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution. essary, shall propose Amendments to this Clause, which states the following: To regu- By Mr. TERRY: Constitution, or, on the Application of the late Commerce with foreign Nations, and H.R. 2969. Legislatures of two thirds of the several Congress has the power to enact this legis- among the several States, and with the In- States, shall call a Convention for proposing dian Tribes. lation pursuant to the following: Amendments, which, in either Case, shall be The authority comes from Art. I, Sec. 8, cl. By Mr. NADLER: valid to all Intents and Purposes, as Part of 1, the ‘‘tax and spend clause.’’ This clause H.R. 2958. this Constitution, when ratified by the Leg- provides, ‘‘The Congress shall have Power To Congress has the power to enact this legis- islatures of three fourths of the several lation pursuant to the following: lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and States or by Conventions in three fourths Clause 3 of section 8 of article I of the Con- Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the thereof, as the one or the other Mode of stitution and clause 18 of section 8 of article common Defence and general Welfare of the Ratification may be proposed by the Con- I of the Constitution. United States; . . .’’ gress; Provided that no Amendment which By Mr. NUGENT: By Mr. TIPTON: may be made prior to the Year One thousand H.R. 2959. H.R. 2970. eight hundred and eight shall in any Manner Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- affect the first and fourth Clauses in the lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: Ninth Section of the first Article; and that The Commerce Clause in Article I, Section Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2: no State, without its Consent, shall be de- 8, Clause 3 of the United States Constitution. The Congress shall have Power to dispose prived of its equal Suffrage in the Senate.’’ By Mr. PALLONE: of and make all needful Rules and Regula- By Mr. NEUGEBAUER: H.R. 2960. tions respecting the Territory or other Prop- H.J. Res. 57. Congress has the power to enact this legis- erty belonging to the United States Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. TONKO: lation pursuant to the following: Article 1, section 8 H.R. 2971. Constitutional Amendments Article V By Mr. PASCRELL: Congress has the power to enact this legis- The Congress, whenever two thirds of both H.R. 2961. lation pursuant to the following: Houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 1, Amendments to this Constitution, or, on the lation pursuant to the following: All legislative Powers herein granted shall Application of the Legislatures of two thirds Congress has the power to enact this legis- be vested in a Congress of the United States, of the several States, shall call a Convention lation pursuant to Article I, Section 8, which shall consist of a Senate and House of for proposing Amendments, which in either Clause 3 of the United States Constitution. Representatives. Case, shall be valid to all Intents and Pur- By Mr. PAYNE: By Mr. TONKO: poses, as Part of this Constitution, when H.R. 2962. H.R. 2972. ratified by the Legislatures of three fourths Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- of the several States or by Conventions in lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: three fourths thereof, as the one or the other The constitutional authority on which this Article I, Section 1, Mode of Ratification may be proposed by the bill rests is the power of Congress to make All legislative Powers herein granted shall Congress; Provided that no Amendment rules for the government and regulation of be vested in a Congress of the United States, which may be made prior to the Year One the land and naval forces, as enumerated in which shall consist of a Senate and House of thousand eight hundred and eight shall in Article I, Section 8, Clause 14 of the United Representatives. any Manner affect the first and fourth States Constitution By Mr. TONKO: Clauses in the Ninth Section of the first Ar- By Mr. PITTS: H.R. 2973. ticle; and that no State without its Consent, H.R. 2963. Congress has the power to enact this legis- shall be deprived of its equal Suffrage in the Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: Senate. lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 1, Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- All legislative Powers herein granted shall ADDITIONAL SPONSORS tion be vested in a Congress of the United States, Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors By Mr. PITTS: which shall consist of a Senate and House of were added to public bills and resolu- H.R. 2964. Representatives. tions as follows:

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H.R. 60: Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois. H.R. 1428: Mr. GERLACH. H.R. 2131: Mr. HULTGREN. H.R. 148: Mr. ENYART. H.R. 1476: Mr. BENTIVOLIO. H.R. 2154: Mr. CARTWRIGHT. H.R. 182: Mr. SIRES. H.R. 1518: Ms. PINGREE of Maine. H.R. 2175: Mr. BARR. H.R. 183: Mr. ENYART. H.R. 1526: Mr. COFFMAN. H.R. 2207: Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois and H.R. 262: Mr. HECK of Nevada and Mr. H.R. 1563: Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. SCHOCK. H.R. 1593: Mr. MEEKS and Mr. GENE GREEN H.R. 2241: Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee and Mr. H.R. 279: Mr. RUIZ. of Texas. YODER. H.R. 281: Ms. KAPTUR. H.R. 1677: Mr. TAKANO, Mr. POCAN, and Mr. H.R. 2273: Mr. PETERS of Michigan and Mr. H.R. 292: Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. ELLISON. BUCSHON. H.R. 301: Mr. GARDNER and Mr. WITTMAN. H.R. 1690: Ms. KUSTER, Mr. DEFAZIO, and H.R. 2278: Mr. CALVERT. H.R. 310: Mr. KILMER. Ms. SPEIER. H.R. 2302: Mr. ANDREWS, Mr. NUNNELEE, H.R. 362: Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. H.R. 1692: Ms. ESTY. and Mr. CARTWRIGHT. H.R. 363: Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. H.R. 1701: Mr. POSEY. H.R. 2308: Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. H.R. 366: Ms. JENKINS and Mr. SCHNEIDER. H.R. 1705: Ms. MCCOLLUM and Mr. PETERS H.R. 2317: Mr. DOGGETT. H.R. 419: Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania. of Michigan. H.R. 2324: Mr. BLUMENAUER. H.R. 460: Mr. PERLMUTTER. H.R. 1725: Mr. MCNERNEY, Ms. MICHELLE H.R. 2328: Mr. ROTHFUS and Mr. ANDREWS. H.R. 474: Mr. ELLISON. LUJAN GRISHAM of New Mexico, Mr. BARBER, H.R. 2355: Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. H.R. 485: Ms. TSONGAS. Ms. KELLY of Illinois, and Mr. COHEN. H.R. 2356: Mr. TIERNEY. H.R. 491: Mr. SHERMAN. H.R. 1726: Mr. MARINO, Mr. WOLF, Mr. H.R. 2382: Mrs. WALORSKI. H.R. 508: Mr. QUIGLEY, Mr. BARBER, and Mr. DESANTIS, and Mrs. LOWEY. H.R. 2387: Mr. WALDEN and Mr. BILIRAKIS. GIBSON. H.R. 1750: Mr. SMITH of Missouri, Mr. BARR, H.R. 2399: Mr. FARENTHOLD. H.R. 523: Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. WOMACK, Mr. COSTA, and Mr. RADEL. H.R. 2424: Mr. HIMES. H.R. 525: Mr. RYAN of Ohio. H.R. 1779: Mr. DUFFY, Mr. BARLETTA, and H.R. 2429: Mr. CALVERT and Mr. BISHOP of H.R. 533: Mr. CARTWRIGHT and Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. HANNA. Georgia. H.R. 543: Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. H.R. 1780: Mr. ROSS. H.R. 2445: Mr. WENSTRUP. H.R. 574: Mr. CLAY. H.R. 1787: Mr. CLAY, Mr. LONG, Mr. LUETKE- H.R. 2453: Mr. ROSKAM. H.R. 578: Mr. WOMACK. MEYER, Mr. YOUNG of Alaska, and Mr. GARD- H.R. 2476: Mr. CARTWRIGHT and Mr. JOHN- H.R. 580: Mr. CARTWRIGHT. NER. SON of Ohio. ´ H.R. 620: Mr. ELLISON. H.R. 1795: Ms. LINDA T. SANCHEZ of Cali- H.R. 2505: Mr. BLUMENAUER. H.R. 621: Mr. BARLETTA. fornia and Mr. PALLONE. H.R. 2509: Ms. NORTON. H.R. 647: Mr. PASCRELL, Mrs. MILLER of H.R. 1798: Mr. O’ROURKE. H.R. 2510: Mr. VEASEY and Mr. MCGOVERN. ILLER Michigan, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Ms. H.R. 1801: Mrs. M of Michigan and H.R. 2512: Mr. MCGOVERN. C ARTHY FUDGE, Mr. MCDERMOTT, and Mr. NEAL. Mrs. M C of New York. H.R. 2527: Mr. COHEN. H.R. 1814: Mr. BOUSTANY, Mr. GALLEGO, Mr. H.R. 679: Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. H.R. 2539: Mr. MURPHY of Florida. FINCHER, and Mr. CLAY. H.R. 685: Ms. MOORE, Mr. PRICE of Georgia, H.R. 2540: Mr. RIGELL, Mr. HIMES, Ms. H.R. 1818: Mr. YOHO. Mr. AL GREEN of Texas, Mr. KILMER, Mr. KELLY of Illinois, and Mr. RANGEL. H.R. 1823: Mr. HONDA and Mr. TIPTON. NEAL, Mrs. LOWEY, and Mr. WOMACK. H.R. 2578: Mr. PETERSON and Mr. GIBSON. H.R. 1825: Ms. GRANGER and Mr. ROGERS of H.R. 690: Mr. BARLETTA and Mr. WALDEN. H.R. 2585: Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois. Alabama. H.R. 702: Mr. COHEN and Mr. LANGEVIN. H.R. 2590: Mr. KILMER, Mr. DELANEY, and H.R. 1830: Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. H.R. 720: Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Mr. O’ROURKE. H.R. 1852: Ms. MCCOLLUM. H.R. 724: Mr. SWALWELL of California. H.R. 2591: Ms. BROWN of Florida, Mr. H.R. 1869: Mr. KILMER and Mr. BENTIVOLIO. H.R. 755: Ms. ESTY. ENYART, Mr. MEEKS, and Mr. MARCHANT. H.R. 1878: Mrs. MILLER of Michigan and Ms. H.R. 792: Mr. GOWDY. H.R. 2633: Mr. FARR, Ms. DELAURO, Mrs. ESTY. H.R. 795: Mr. STOCKMAN. BEATTY, Mr. AL GREEN of Texas, Mr. POCAN, H.R. 1880: Mrs. CHRISTENSEN and Mr. HAS- H.R. 846: Mr. NUNNELEE, Mr. COURTNEY, Mr. Mr. ELLISON. TINGS of Florida. COHEN, Mr. KLINE, Mr. SAM JOHNSON of H.R. 2654: Mr. COHEN. H.R. 1905: Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mrs. Texas, Ms. FUDGE, Mr. STUTZMAN, and Mr. H.R. 2663: Ms. MATSUI. WAGNER, Mr. COFFMAN, Mr. HANNA, Ms. POCAN. H.R. 2665: Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois. CLARKE, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Mr. RANGEL, H.R. 920: Mr. GALLEGO. H.R. 2670: Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. RUNYAN, Mr. BLU- H.R. 938: Mr. THORNBERRY. New Mexico and Mr. TAKANO. MENAUER, Mr. RICE of South Carolina, and H.R. 961: Mr. BERA of California. H.R. 2682: Mr.STIVERS. Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. H.R. 975: Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. H.R. 2687: Mr. HALL, Mr. STOCKMAN, Mr. H.R. 1921: Ms. NORTON and Ms. BASS. H.R. 1001: Mr. BISHOP of New York and Mr. HULTGREN, Mr. COLLINS of New York, and H.R. 1923: Mr. LONG. OLE C . H.R. 1967: Mr. COHEN. Mr. ROHRABACHER. H.R. 1014: Mr. ROTHFUS. H.R. 1979: Mr. KIND. H.R. 2691: Ms. ESTY. H.R. 1015: Mr. HUFFMAN, Mr. BACHUS, and H.R. 1980: Mr. RIGELL. H.R. 2694: Mr. KILMER. Mr. BARLETTA. H.R. 1985: Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS. H.R. 2710: Mr. FARENTHOLD. H.R. 1020: Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois, H.R. 1998: Mr. VEASEY, Ms. ESTY, and Mr. H.R. 2717: Mr. FRANKS of Arizona and Mr. Mr. RENACCI, and Mr. WOMACK. LARSON of Connecticut. SALMON. H.R. 1024: Ms. CLARKE, Mrs. MILLER of H.R. 1999: Mr. COFFMAN. H.R. 2720: Mr. THOMPSON of California. Michigan, and Ms. KUSTER. H.R. 2000: Mr. RUIZ, Mr. VELA, Mr. CARNEY, H.R. 2725: Mr. SARBANES, Mr. VARGAS, Mr. H.R. 1074: Ms. DEGETTE. Mrs. NEGRETE MCLEOD, Ms. SPEIER, Mr. MCNERNEY, Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana, and Mr. H.R. 1091: Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. ISRAEL, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. ISSA, Mr. SCOTT of YOUNG of Florida. GOODLATTE, and Mr. MASSIE. Virginia, and Mr. SCHIFF. H.R. 2743: Mr. BENISHEK. H.R. 1094: Mr. BERA of California and Mr. H.R. 2003: Ms. TITUS. H.R. 2752: Mr. HARRIS. SERRANO. H.R. 2009: Mrs. NOEM. H.R. 2770: Mr. POCAN. H.R. 1105: Mr. MATHESON and Mr. BACHUS. H.R. 2012: Mr. SERRANO. H.R. 2773: Mr. CONYERS, Mr. QUIGLEY, Mr. H.R. 1146: Mr. MCHENRY. H.R. 2016: Mr. SWALWELL of California, Mr. BENISHEK, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. PETERS of H.R. 1175: Ms. BASS. YOHO, Ms. FUDGE, Ms. CHU, Mr. THOMPSON of Michigan, and Mr. NOLAN. H.R. 1176: Mr. WITTMAN. Mississippi, Ms. HAHN, Ms. KELLY of Illinois, H.R. 2775: Mr. GUTHRIE, Mr. WITTMAN, Mr. H.R. 1237: Mr. STIVERS. Mr. JEFFRIES, Mr. CA´ RDENAS, Mr. JOYCE, Mr. CARTER, Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS, Mr. SHIM- H.R. 1249: Mr. GRIFFIN of Arkansas. DENHAM, and Mrs. LUMMIS. KUS, Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania, Mr. H.R. 1250: Mr. COURTNEY, Mrs. MILLER of H.R. 2018: Mr. LAMALFA. LABRADOR, Mr. ROYCE, Mr. DUNCAN of South Michigan, and Ms. ESTY. H.R. 2022: Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Carolina, Mr. DENHAM, Mrs. WAGNER, and H.R. 1252: Mr. COOK, Mr. RUNYAN, and Mr. H.R. 2026: Mr. RICE of South Carolina. Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. PEARCE. H.R. 2041: Mr. CAMPBELL. H.R. 2783: Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana, Ms. KAP- H.R. 1276: Mrs. MILLER of Michigan, Mr. H.R. 2046: Mr. BARLETTA. TUR, and Mr. STIVERS. FORTENBERRY, Ms. DUCKWORTH, Mr. FARR, H.R. 2058: Mr. POLLS and Mr. POSEY. H.R. 2799: Mr. HANNA, Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of and Mrs. CAPPS. H.R. 2061: Mr. CAMPBELL, Mr. MURPHY of Georgia, and Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. H.R. 1318: Ms. SEWELL of Alabama, Mr. Florida, and Mr. QUIGLEY. H.R. 2804: Mr. MEADOWS. NEAL, and Mr. CLAY. H.R. 2068: Mr. HUFFMAN and Ms. BONAMICI. H.R. 2805: Mr. SMITH of New Jersey and Mr. H.R. 1327: Ms. MCCOLLUM. H.R. 2072: Mrs. WALORSKI. POCAN. H.R. 1346: Mr. LOWENTHAL. H.R. 2083: Mr. COHEN. H.R. 2809: Mr. BISHOP of Utah. H.R. 1354: Mr. KILMER. H.R. 2101: Mr. LOEBSACK. H.R. 2810: Mr. BRALEY of Iowa, Mrs. CAPPS, H.R. 1389: Ms. FRANKEL of Florida and Ms. H.R. 2116: Mr. GEORGE MILLER of Cali- and Mr. CARTER. ESTY. fornia, Ms. NORTON, and Mrs. BEATTY. H.R. 2812: Ms. HANABUSA, Mr. MCGOVERN, H.R. 1416: Mr. ISRAEL and Mr. WILSON of H.R. 2130: Mr. COHEN and Ms. KELLY of Illi- Mr. RUSH, Mr. JEFFRIES, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. South Carolina. nois. RANGEL, and Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi.

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Vol. 159 WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 2013 No. 113 Senate The Senate met at 9:30 a.m. and was ator from the State of Hawaii, to perform RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY called to order by the Honorable BRIAN the duties of the Chair. LEADER SCHATZ, a Senator from the State of PATRICK J. LEAHY, President pro tempore. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Re- Hawaii. publican leader is recognized. Mr. SCHATZ thereupon assumed the PRAYER chair as Acting President pro tempore. f The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- fered the following prayer: f COMMENDING DAVID J. SCHIAPPA Let us pray. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, this Eternal Lord God, the source of our RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY morning I wish to say a few words life, You are high above all, yet in all. LEADER about somebody who will not be around Keep us from becoming weary in doing The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- when we get back after the recess. what is right, as You use us for Your pore. The majority leader is recog- After nearly 30 years of service, Dave instruments in these challenging nized. Schiappa is hanging up his cleats. Dave times. Empower our Senators to bring Mr. REID. Mr. President, I suggest is not exactly a household name. I Your freedom to those shackled by the absence of a quorum. think he likes it that way, but there is fear. Help them to lift the burdens that The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- no question to those who work here are too heavy for people to carry. pore. The clerk will call the roll. day in and day out that nobody is more Lengthen their vision that they may The assistant legislative clerk pro- essential to the running of this place see beyond today and make decisions ceeded to call the roll. than Dave. To the extent we get any- that will have an impact for eternity. Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- thing done around here, it is largely And, Lord, in a special way, bless imous consent the order for the because of Dave. To the extent we are Dave Schiappa, as he prepares to tran- quorum call be rescinded. not getting into shouting matches and sition to new vocational opportunities. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without food fights the rest of the time, well, Thank You for his decades of faithful objection, it is so ordered. that is largely thanks to Dave too. He service for You and country on Capitol has been the glue and he has been the grease that keeps this place func- Hill. Be gracious to him and his family. f We pray in Your loving Name. Amen. tioning and we are really going to miss f him. SCHEDULE As Secretary for the Republican ma- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mr. REID. Mr. President, following jority and minority under three dif- The Presiding Officer led the Pledge leader remarks the Senate will be in ferent leadership offices, Dave has been of Allegiance, as follows: morning business until 11 o’clock this the eyes and ears on the floor for Re- I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the morning. The time until then will be publican leaders going back more than United States of America, and to the Repub- equally divided and controlled between a decade. He has also been our chief lic for which it stands, one nation under God, the majority leader and the Republican diplomat to the other side. He has an- indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. leader. swered a million questions from all of f At 11 the Senate will proceed to exec- us at all hours, always with the same APPOINTMENT OF ACTING utive session to consider the Chen tact, wicked sense of humor, and sharp PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE nomination to be a U.S. circuit judge mind that has made him not just an in- for the Federal circuit. Also, at 11 dispensable help to our conference but The PRESIDING OFFICER. The there will be a filing deadline for all also the kind of guy we just like having clerk will please read a communication second-degree amendments to the around this place. I know I am speak- to the Senate from the President pro Transportation bill. ing for everybody when I say that. tempore (Mr. LEAHY). At noon there will be two rollcall When I announced Dave’s departure The assistant legislative clerk read votes on confirmation of Chen and clo- to the leadership team earlier this the following letter: ture on the THUD bill. Following those week, the entire room, Senators and U.S. SENATE, votes, the Senate will recess until 2 staff, erupted in applause. I assure you PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, p.m. for a bipartisan caucus meeting. it was not because folks were glad to Washington, DC, August 1, 2013. To the Senate: This afternoon there will be a rollcall see him go. There is just nobody you Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, vote on the confirmation of the Power would rather be with, in a foxhole or of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby nomination to be Ambassador to the just killing time on the Senate floor, appoint the Honorable BRIAN SCHATZ, a Sen- United Nations. than Dave.

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I know how much the ity, and easy-going manner have made him a bartender—that was while he was in an invaluable member of the Senate family: Senate means to you personally and we Now, therefore, be it college—and as a hot dog vendor out on all appreciate how much you have the National Mall during summers in Resolved, That the Senate expresses its ap- given to it over the years. Some folks preciation to David Schiappa and his family high school. As far as I know, these are complain about the hours and the un- and commends him for his outstanding and the only two jobs outside the Senate predictable schedule around here, but faithful service to the Senate. Dave has ever had. Somehow they Dave has us all beat. He is not only The Secretary of the Senate shall transmit turned out to be great preparation for here whenever we are, he is here after a copy of this resolution to David J. this place. I am not exactly sure why the lights go out, finishing up the busi- Schiappa. that is, but I am sure we could all come ness of the day, sending out e-mails, There being no objection, the Senate up with some interesting theories tying up loose ends or ‘‘loose tarps,’’ as proceeded to consider the resolution. about that. he might put it. We are all glad you Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous So Dave came here right out of col- will finally have a little predictability consent the resolution be agreed to, lege, back when there were no cameras in your life. the preamble be agreed to, the motions on the floor, just a radio. His job back Which brings me to my last point to reconsider be laid on the table with then was basically to perform the role which is almost, actually, the most im- no intervening action or debate. of play-by-play announcer, telling of- portant. Nobody who has a family can fices what was happening out here on handle this place without an under- Mr. REID. I object. the floor, matching the voices with standing spouse. So I want to thank (Laughter.) names, and just letting everybody Cheryl for putting up with this place I will withdraw my objection. know where things stood at all times. I over the last 23 years. Dave tells the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without wanted to have a poster out here with story that early on in their marriage, objection, it is so ordered. a photo of Dave from those days, but Cheryl got Dave tickets to a show at The resolution (S. Res. 212) was all the photos have mysteriously some- the Kennedy Center for his birthday. agreed to. how disappeared. Someone suggested it When he called to tell her something might have something to do with the had come up and he couldn’t make it, The preamble was agreed to. fact that Dave sported a pretty serious she didn’t know what he was talking The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- eighties mustache back then. Maybe about. Dave explained that he was pore. The majority leader is recog- Cheryl can dig up that good photo from stuck and there just wasn’t anything nized. the family collection. he could do about it; it is just how the Mr. President, when I learned David In 1994, Dave moved out of the cloak- Senate works. It was the last time she Schiappa was going to leave, I had a room and onto the floor as Republican questioned his job or his schedule. brief conversation with him at the floor assistant. Two years after that, So as much as I am here to thank back of the Chamber. I am not very he was named Assistant Secretary for Dave today, I want to thank Cheryl. I much for being emotional, but if ever the majority and 2 weeks before 9/11, in want Cheryl to know we are grateful to there was a time I felt like shedding a August 2001, Senator Lott named him her for all the sacrifices she has made tear, it was when I said goodbye to Secretary for the majority. Since then, over the years for Dave and their fam- Dave Schiappa. the two parties have swung back and ily. ‘‘Parting is such sweet sorrow,’’ and forth a couple of times, but Dave has Ask Dave why he has been here so it really is. It is from Shakespeare: been one of the constants—smoothing long and he will tell you it is the peo- ‘‘Good night, good night! Parting is such out all the rough edges during a thou- ple, but the truth is Dave is one of the sweet sorrow.’’ sand legislative fights, providing indis- best this place has ever seen. I have no pensable strategic advice to me and to doubt about it. And it really is. the rest of our conference, and just Dave, on behalf of the entire Senate If you are looking for someone who is generally keeping everybody on both family, thanks for everything. You will a true Washington insider, you need sides informed of everything that is be missed. look no further than Dave. He was ac- going on out here. I see my friend the majority leader. tually born in Washington, DC, and for It is not easy. It is not easy telling Let me call up a resolution before his a quarter of a century he has made the Senators they will not get an amend- comments and then we will move on. trains run on time in the Republican ment they have been fighting for or f cloakroom. For 13 of those years he that they have to wait. But Dave has served as the Republican secretary. He always had the perfect temperament COMMENDING DAVID J. SCHIAPPA has been the secretary, as the Repub- for that job. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I lican leader mentioned, when the Re- Nobody on Earth—nobody—knows ask unanimous consent the Senate pro- publicans held the majority and the more about Senate precedent and pro- ceed to the immediate consideration of minority. cedure than Dave Schiappa, and no- S. Res. 212 and for the clerk to read the Regardless of who controlled this body wears their knowledge and skill resolution. Chamber, my observation was that he more lightly. The legislative clerk read as follows: has always managed the floor with in- So we are going to miss him a lot. We A resolution (S. Res. 212) commending tegrity and an even temper. He has will all miss his ‘‘Davisms,’’ whether David J. Schiappa: been a real pleasure to work with. he is reporting that some Senator just S. RES. 212 When Gary, his counterpart, wasn’t showed up in the cloakroom ‘‘in a around, I would go to Dave and ask three-point stance’’ or that the week is Whereas, David Schiappa has loyally served the Senate for 29 years, his entire pro- him questions. I never had any concern shaping up to be a ‘‘nothing burger.’’ fessional career, starting in the Senate in about the answer because he would al- Those are Davisms. December 1984; He will take some secrets, hopefully, ways tell me the truth. Sometimes I Whereas, David Schiappa grew up in Mary- didn’t like to hear the truth, but he with him. It will forever remain a mys- land and graduated from DaMatha Catholic was always very forthright and candid. tery, for example, how Dave stuffs all High School, the University of Maryland, of those cards into his suit coat pocket. and Johns Hopkins University; No matter how bad things got on the Ask Dave a question about anything Whereas, David Schiappa rose through all floor between Members, Dave and his and he will have the answer written on the positions in the Republican Cloakroom Democratic counterpart Gary Myrick finally serving as either Secretary for the some card inside his coat. The secrets were always looking for a path for- Majority or Secretary for the Minority for ward. Gary Myrick has been so impor- of the Senate are contained on those the last three Republican Leaders; cards. Whereas, David Schiappa has at all times tant to this body, along with Dave. They say there are no indispensable discharged the duties of his office with great How these staff members love their men, though many of us have long sus- dedication, diligence, and sense of service, jobs. I try to tell people about my staff,

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I am going to miss Dave Schiappa, as floor very much. This was always his I share the sadness felt on both sides will the entire Senate as a collection of dream job even though on paper he was of the aisle that the Senate is going to people and as an institution which a big shot by being the Democratic lose a valuable, dedicated, and inspir- Dave has nurtured and preserved. leader’s chief of staff, but that is not ing resource. what he wanted to do. He wanted to I am heartened to know, without f come to the Senate floor where he was doubt, that Dave will move on to pur- suits in which everyone around him raised in his employment. He knew this COMMENDING ROHIT KUMAR was the job that he wanted, and he told will benefit from his productive pres- me that. I arranged things so he would ence. I am heartened to think, also, Mr. REID. Mr. President, in addition come and be the secretary to the ma- that his family might be able to see to David leaving, Rohit Kumar is also jority here. him a bit more often. leaving. I don’t know what he did for Gary Myrick and David Schiappa Dave’s work in the Senate involves a Senator MCCONNELL, but most of the were literally always looking for a way challenging schedule, often involving time I didn’t like it. But I learned in forward. They sorted through what I brutal hours. He is often here morning, our conversations, most of them in the wanted, what the Republican leader noon, and night—and sometimes over- back room, what a fine man he is and wanted, and what Members wanted. night—helping to ensure that the Sen- how smart he is. He is incredibly intel- They didn’t always arrive at the con- ate operates. With Dave at the helm, ligent, he is good at his job and, as I clusion the Republican leader or I the operations are smooth, predictable, have just indicated, a little too good wanted because sometimes that wasn’t and disciplined. When things go sometimes. possible, but they worked through long smooth, as they normally do with Dave Even though we at times knew what hard days—and even longer nights—as around, rest assured that much of that was happening was happening because well as holidays and birthdays. He has is the direct cause of Dave’s tireless he was behind it, I am really sorry to a friendly demeanor—Gary is not near- work and devotion. see him leave the Senate. He is a good ly as friendly as Dave but is just as ef- Amazingly, with all of his tireless de- person. I admire him and have such fective. votion, Dave always has a positive and great respect for him. I wish him suc- They worked so well together. They uplifting disposition, and is always a cess and happiness in his next endeav- are a team. Some day, when the his- pleasure to be around. Whether it is or. tory of this institution is written, they idle friendly chat, or discussions of He has a beautiful young daughter will have to talk about these two good Senate-rule intricacies, discourse with that he boasts about all the time, and men who made this place work through Dave always leaves you in a better rightly so. He and his wife Hillary, I some of the most difficult times this place. am confident, will have a very pleasant body has ever seen. As Leaders MCCONNELL and REID and life outside the Senate, even though we He will be missed by Democrats and many others have attested, Dave al- will all miss him. Republicans alike, and that is the ways tells you the truth and is a truth. straight-shooter, whether you like it or f In all of the times we talked—and we not. He tells the truth to any Senator talked about important things most of on the floor, no matter what side of the the time. I understand he and Gary aisle. That is what has helped the Sen- MORNING BUSINESS have been working together since the ate work smoothly for the many years Mr. REID. Would the Chair announce 1980s, and they are supposedly great Dave has been at the steering wheel on the business of the day. storytellers—one and all. They have our side. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- been known to talk for hours on end. Dave’s tenure in the Senate began al- pore. Under the previous order, the They would disappear, and when Gary most 30 years ago when he began work- Senate will be in a period of morning came back, we would ask: What did you ing in the cloakroom. Since those ear- business until 11 a.m. with the time talk about? And Gary would say—and I lier days, he has moved up the ranks to equally divided and controlled between want to make sure I get this right—‘‘I be one of the few people around here the two leaders or their designees, with have no idea.’’ But that was only a way who understands all of the intricacies Senators permitted to speak for up to of covering for both of them because of the Senate, and he uses that under- 10 minutes each. they were so candid and forthright standing to help all of us and to make The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- with each other. They always have this place work. Dave is ending his il- ator from Tennessee. been, and they would never ever di- lustrious Senate career with more Sen- vulge anything I was doing or going to ate years under his belt than most Sen- f do or anything Leader MCCONNELL was ators he works with on the floor. Dave Schiappa has been a true treas- going to do or had done. They were ab- TRIBUTE TO DAVID SCHIAPPA solutely confidential in their commu- ure for me, for the Senate, and for the nications with each other. That is how American people. The Senate is losing Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, I they trusted each other. So when Gary a valuable resource, and I am sad to see thank the majority leader and the Re- said, ‘‘I have no idea,’’ he knew every him go. I, and I am sure all of my col- publican leader for what they expressed idea, but he wasn’t going to tell me leagues, wish Dave and his family all about David Schiappa. We rank-and- what they talked about. the very best, and I am confident that file Senators feel the same way on both They are two such fine men. Even in whatever Dave chooses in his future sides of the aisle. though there were difficult situations endeavors, we will continue to see I was reminded that the late Alex where they found themselves forced to nothing but the very best from him. Haley, the author of ‘‘Roots,’’ once talk, I am sure time passed quickly be- When people talk about America’s said: ‘‘When an old person dies, it’s like cause they are such good people. best and brightest, they refer to folks a library burning down.’’ Dave is nei- I know David will be successful at like Dave who is truly one of our best ther old nor dying, but there is some whatever he does. I congratulate him and brightest. similarity in what is happening. With and thank him for three decades of val- In addition to thanking Dave for his his leaving after 30 years, a number of ued service to the United States Senate counsel, camaraderie, guidance, and volumes from the Senate library are and to our country. hard work, I also would like to give going out the door. We won’t have that I wish him, his wife Cheryl, and his sincere thanks to Dave’s wife and fam- wisdom, that experience, or that children Aly and Mason—by the way, ily. They have endured the often-gruel- knowledge that has been so valuable to

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It was all aimed at trying I had a chance to work with Dave at dered. to distract the American people from the request of Senator MCCONNELL at f the health care train wreck that is the beginning of the last two Con- coming. gresses to work on the Senate rules. In OBAMACARE working with Dave and with Gary, Mr. BARRASSO. Mr. President, According to the Associated Press, at what I found was they were rep- many of us will be leaving in the next least $684 million will be spent nation- resenting our point of view, but they day or so and heading to States across ally on publicity, marketing, and ad- also had such a love of the institution, the country. As we travel across our vertising for the law. The Washington they wanted to make sure whatever we States, we will be listening to our con- Post found that the States will be run- came up with enhanced it, strength- stituents and hearing what is on their ning ads not just on TV and radio—and ened it, and didn’t destroy it. minds. you are not going to believe this—they We wish Dave the best. We have ad- One of the things I hear about every are also putting slogans on coffee cups, mired his service and his friendship, weekend in Wyoming is that people are on airplanes flying banners across and we hope that over the next few concerned about the President’s health beaches, and even, believe it or not, on years he will allow us to bring those care law, and specifically how the law portable toilets at a cost of nearly $700 volumes of wisdom, knowledge, and ex- affects their lives, their families, and million. It is a windfall for advertising perience back because occasionally we their jobs. People all across Wyoming— agencies and a hard sell for hard-work- may need to read them. and I believe all across the country— ing taxpayers. I yield the floor. are angry. They are angry that the The administration is picking the The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- White House is unfairly giving employ- pockets of the American people for ad- pore. The Senator from Mississippi. ers a 1-year delay in the mandate to vertising while the health care law is Mr. COCHRAN. Mr. President, I am offer insurance but did not delay the shrinking the paychecks of the people very pleased to be able to join my col- individual mandate that says every who can only find part-time work. leagues in wishing Dave Schiappa well American must buy or hold Wash- in his next adventure in life, and I ington-approved insurance. For many Speaking of part-time workers, I know he will be successful and also of these people this is very expensive wish to talk about a new story that is build upon his knowledge and experi- insurance. out that demonstrates the height of ence here in the Senate. I know his Instead of granting a permanent hypocrisy surrounding the President’s contributions will continue, and it will delay or helping all Americans, Presi- health care law. Frankly, the story is be a pleasure to continue to follow dent Obama and his supporters are try- so outrageous that it is one of those Dave in his career, noncareer, or long ing to convince the American people things a person can’t make up. The vacation. Whatever he chooses to do that this health care law is working headline of the article reads ‘‘Half of will be happy and rewarding as has his fine. Once again, the Obama adminis- Affordable Care Act call center jobs tenure here in the Senate. tration is lecturing the American peo- will be part-time.’’ Here are the de- No one is more respected or more ap- ple instead of listening to the Amer- tails. preciated than David Schiappa. So is it ican people. They think if they give The article is about a new call center a sad day, in many ways, to see him more speeches and deliver more sales in Contra Costa County, CA. This is leave, but a happy one to know he is pitches the American people will fi- part of the effort to have so-called going to begin a new era. We will watch nally like this law. It is not going to navigators who will answer Americans’ him closely and stay in touch with him happen. questions about the health care law. and continue to appreciate him Look at how far the Obama adminis- The call center ran ads for more than throughout his career. tration is willing to go with its latest 200 jobs that said all of these jobs I yield the floor. sales pitch. Last week CNN reported would be full time. That is what people The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- the administration called together a are looking for in America—full-time pore. The Senator from Wyoming. bunch of Hollywood celebrities to help jobs, full-time work. But once the new Mr. BARRASSO. Mr. President, I convince young Americans to buy ex- workers started training, some of them would like to add to the comments. In pensive health coverage. The youth of got a different story. They found out Wyoming we have what is called the America are not going to fall for it. that they would actually be part-time code of the West. While Dave Schiappa Even though many of these Hollywood employees with no health benefits. may be the man of Washington, he stars are great actors who always re- abides by the code of the West. There member their lines, young Americans Let me emphasize that point. Even are 10 points, and I won’t name them understand that ObamaCare is the the ObamaCare navigators are not all, but it is to live each day with cour- wrong script for America. Even though going to be covered by the health care age, take pride in your work—and we some of these stars deliver funny jokes law and are not going to be provided see that year after year—do what needs on ‘‘Saturday Night Live,’’ they are health care. Even some of the naviga- to be done, if you make a promise, keep about to find out that this health care tors will not know how they can get af- it. We also say ride for the brand. law is no laughing matter. fordable health care coverage even Finally, we say—and this really ap- In fact, Americans of all ages believe though they are the ones who are sup- plies to David—it is: Speak less and say the law is unworkable, unaffordable, posed to be giving advice to Americans. more. When he speaks, we all listen, and deeply unpopular. They are also Some navigators are being forced to just like the old EF Hutton commer- finding out it is unfair, and that is work part time because the company cial. But he does epitomize what we what CBS found out last week. They cannot afford to provide the expensive look to in terms of leadership, and his did a poll. They found that 54 percent government-mandated, government-ap- guidance has been so wonderful for all of Americans disapprove of the law. proved insurance they are supposed to of us. So I wanted to rise from the West They also found that only 13 percent of teach others how to get. It turns out to say that David Schiappa has done a the people say the law will actually the ObamaCare navigators need their remarkable job for all of us, both par- help them personally. Three times as own ObamaCare navigators. ties, and a wonderful job for this coun- many Americans in the poll believe the The article even quotes one worker try. law will hurt them personally. Three saying, ‘‘What’s really ironic is work- I yield the floor. times as many people believe the law ing for a call center and trying to help The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- will hurt them personally than the peo- people get health care, but we can’t af- pore. The clerk will call the roll. ple it will help. So over the next couple ford it ourselves.’’ That is what this

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At the end of this week, when David know how they are personally going to And the President should listen to Lyles retires from the Senate, we are be able to afford the health care cov- what the American people have to say going to miss his passion, his dedica- erage the government and the Presi- about trying to make ends meet on a tion, his South Carolina maxims, his dent of the United States mandate part-time salary—a part-time salary encyclopedic knowledge of the Senate, they have? because of the health care law, because Civil War history, and also his vast The bad news is this story is only one of the incentives of the health care law knowledge of the best bicycling routes of many new examples of hypocrisy re- to knock down employees’ work hours in Northern Virginia. cently surrounding the President’s to less than 30. Nearly all of David’s professional life health care law. Week after week we Then the President should come back have seen labor unions—one after an- has been in public service, and nearly to Washington after he actually lis- all of that service has been spent with other—that originally supported the tens, not lectures, and sit down with the aim of strengthening our Nation’s law now express concerns about how Congress—Republicans and Democrats security and honoring our commit- the health care law will impact their working together—and work on real so- members’ access to care. Late last lutions that will give Americans what ments to the men and women of our week we even heard from something they wanted in the first place with military. Of more than 30 years of Sen- called the National Treasury Employ- health care. Americans want the care ate service, most has been spent with ees Union. It is important to know that they need from a doctor they choose at the Armed Services Committee, first as this union represents most of the IRS lower cost. These are the things that a professional staff member, then as workers—the 100,000 IRS workers—who have not been provided under the deputy staff director, and from 1997 to are going to be enforcing the health health care law. 2003 as director of the Democratic staff, care law. What about these IRS work- Remember what NANCY PELOSI said: before agreeing to serve as my chief of ers? What are they saying? Well, it First we have to pass it to find out staff in my personal office. turns out the IRS employee union said what is in it. The American people now He also served earlier with the Sen- they are very concerned they might ac- know more and more what is in this tually have to buy their own health in- ate Appropriations Committee, as a ci- health care law, which is why it is even vilian member of the Pentagon staff. surance in the exchanges, just as other less popular today than it was the day and as staff director of the 1995 Base Americans will. These are the exact it passed and why; for every American Realignment and Closure Commis- same IRS agents who will collect mas- who thinks they will be helped by the sive amounts of data—personal data— health care law, three Americans be- sion—a difficult and at times thankless on people’s individual lives and their lieve their lives will be made worse by job that was nonetheless of major im- health care choices. They will inves- the law forced through this body. portance to our Nation. tigate whether people have the right Thank you, Mr. President. I yield the His Armed Services Committee ca- coverage. They will apply the tax pen- floor and note the absence of a quorum. reer even encompassed some of the alties to anyone who doesn’t. These are The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- most significant national security the agents who now say they want no pore. The clerk will call the roll. challenges of our time: the end of the part of the health care law’s exchanges The assistant legislative clerk pro- Cold War, the Persian Gulf war, the for themselves. They actually have ceeded to call the roll. 2001 terrorist attacks, the wars in Iraq sample letters the union has sent to Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I ask and Afghanistan, as well as the im- the IRS agents to send to Members of unanimous consent that the order for mense technological changes and Congress to say: I am one of your con- the quorum call be rescinded. stituents, and we don’t want it to apply The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- major budget challenges we have faced to us, and we want to hear back. pore. Without objection, it is so or- during his years here. This health care law is bad for all dered. I have asked David twice to change Americans. Each of those stories dem- f jobs: first in 1997 when I asked him to onstrates again that the President’s TRIBUTE TO DAVID LYLES leave a brief stint in the private sector health care law is fundamentally bro- to serve as Democratic staff director ken. Instead of spending the rest of the Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, if you on the Armed Services Committee and, come to my office in the Russell Build- summer trying to sell an expensive second, when I asked him to give up failing product, the President should ing, you will usually be greeted by one that position to join my personal office simply listen. He should listen to of the young and eager staffers who as the chief of staff. young people who are about to see welcome visitors and answer the their premiums soar. He should listen phones at the front desk. Every once in I made these requests because I value to ObamaCare navigators who can’t a while, you will find, instead, someone his judgment, his knowledge, and his find affordable health care. He should with a little more experience—my chief integrity, because I know of his love listen to the IRS agents who enforce of staff, who has now about 30 years of and his respect for this institution. the law and who don’t want to live Senate service in fact. When new staffers join our office, under the law. He should listen to the David Lyles often takes time to sit David will usually walk them down to American people and what they have to at the front desk and to answer phone the Senate floor, bring them to the say about the high costs of their health calls—not during the slower, easier staff benches behind me along the insurance coverage. He should listen to days of a summer recess, but always, walls, give them a chance to see in per- what Americans have to say about how instead, when the constituent calls are son what most have only seen on C– hard it is to find a doctor who will take the hottest and the heaviest. It is his SPAN and to share some of the mix of care of them. way of staying connected to the flow of excitement and responsibility that Front-page story: So many people on feedback coming into the office and of David still feels when he comes to this Medicare cannot get a doctor to take letting the staff know that everybody, floor. care of them. Why? Because of the from the most experienced staffer to health care law. Twenty percent of the most recent college graduate, is re- David once told a reporter for the family physicians in this country—this sponsible for responding to the people Washington Post, ‘‘I’ve always felt story was reported in the Wall Street we all serve. But it is also his way of that anonymity was the key to job se- Journal—20 percent of family physi- providing some relief to the pressure curity.’’ Well, I am sorry to blow his cians are not taking new Medicare pa- these young new staffers are under— cover, but David’s outstanding career tients. Thirty-three percent are not particularly when answering the phone is worthy of public praise. He has taking new Medicaid patients. But a calls at various times when issues are served the American people and the

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They are going to have to go to and the Nation. better than any Member on the Repub- an exchange or another company their I am and I always will be deeply lican side, certainly. The one thing I company is now offering. This doesn’t grateful to David Lyles for his wise will always remember about is Dave, mean you lose only the insurance with counsel, for his loyalty, for his friend- No. 1, keeps his word. If you tell him which you are happy, it means you lose ship, and above all for his integrity. I you have an issue with the bill, an wish David and his wife Annie a long issue with a nominee, or you have an the doctor, potentially, because you and happy retirement full of visits with amendment you wish to call up, Dave can only go to a doctor that is in the laughing grandchildren, untroubled takes care of you. network on your insurance plan. If waters to paddle, and smooth roads to He has been so valuable to all Mem- your new insurance doesn’t have that ride. bers of the Senate during his tenure. doctor, you can’t keep going to that I yield the floor and suggest the ab- We are truly going to miss him. I know doctor. There are a lot of reasons to be sence of a quorum. his next life will hold great things for nervous. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- him. He will be very successful there, Add to this a lot of the original sup- pore. The clerk will call the roll. and we certainly wish him the best. porters of this; for example, the labor The assistant legislative clerk pro- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- unions. The Teamsters came out 2 ceeded to call the roll. pore. The Senator from Florida. weeks ago saying they want this sus- Mr. CHAMBLISS. I ask unanimous Mr. RUBIO. We are in morning busi- pended or repealed because it is break- consent that the order for the quorum ness? call be rescinded. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- ing the promises it made in terms of The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- pore. We are. the 40-hour workweek and the whole argument I made about full time to pore. Without objection, it is so or- f dered. part time. OBAMACARE Mr. CHAMBLISS. I ask unanimous Here is the irony. The labor union consent to be allowed to speak as in Mr. RUBIO. I wish to speak briefly that represents the IRS workers is ask- morning business for up to 10 minutes. about ObamaCare once again. This is ing to be exempted from ObamaCare. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- an issue that is now coming to the This is ironic, because they are the forefront over the next few weeks. pore. Without objection, it is so or- very workers who are in charge of en- dered. As we get ready to start to imple- forcing the law. The people who are f ment portions of it across the country, we are starting to see the implications going to be in charge of enforcing TRIBUTE TO DAVE SCHIAPPA of it. ObamaCare have asked to be exempted Mr. CHAMBLISS. Mr. President, I There is so much coverage given to from ObamaCare. There are a lot of rise this morning to speak about my this as a partisan fight between Repub- reasons to be nervous about it if you good friend and a great friend of this licans and Democrats or liberals and are a supporter. great institution who will be leaving us conservatives, but I actually think this One more reason is the impact it is this week, Dave Schiappa. issue goes much farther than that be- going to have on our insurers. We I remember after I was elected in 2002 cause it is impacting all Americans. haven’t heard a lot of talk about this there was a transition in the leadership I understand the President was here yet, but I will focus on one group of on the Republican side from Trent Lott yesterday and individuals from the seniors in particular, and that is sen- to Senator Bill Frist. Trent told me White House as well. According to the iors who are on something called Medi- one day that the first thing he told Bill press reports, they were here to reas- care Advantage. Medicare Advantage is Frist was make sure that Dave sure nervous Democrats about the im- Schiappa is going to be your floor lead- plementation of ObamaCare and what the Medicare Program where basically er, and that is exactly what Bill did. it could mean. you contract with a private company I was new to the Senate, did not I understand why people are nervous to administer your benefits under know my way around at all, much less about this bill. They have the right to Medicare. How these companies com- know the rules. I simply don’t know be. For example, the exchanges, health pete for your business is they add all how I would have functioned over the care exchanges which, if you can’t get sorts of value-added services. last 10 years without Dave Schiappa insurance, you are supposed to be able One example is transportation. My being here. He has been that valuable to go to them and buy health insur- mom is on Medicare Advantage. One of to all of us as Members of the Senate. ance, are not going as planned. Only the reasons they get her business is He is available, frankly, to both sides yesterday there was a news report that that in addition to good doctors, they of the aisle. I have heard a number of in Georgia they have asked for an actually will pick her up from home, my Democratic friends over the last 24 emergency extension because they because she can’t and doesn’t drive. hours, since we have been aware of won’t be up and running by October 1. They take her to her doctors’ appoint- Dave’s departure, who have said: Gee, I There are more news reports of more ments. These are the kinds of benefits don’t know what I am going to do with- people being pushed from full-time Medicare Advantage offers. out Dave Schiappa being here. work to part-time work. The reason Our floor leaders are all so vitally why is because ObamaCare says if a The problem is ObamaCare cuts important. We do reach out to those company has more than 50 employees about $156 billion out of Medicare Ad- Members on the other side who inform at full-time status, there are certain vantage—not to save Medicare; it us from time to time of what is going rules to follow that are going to cost throws it into the overall budget on on. They are always straight with us. money. We are starting to see evidence ObamaCare. This institution couldn’t operate with- that people are being moved from full Who uses Medicare Advantage? This out them. time to part time. Some major compa- is an interesting statistic: Forty per- Dave has certainly been our leader. nies are announcing that they are mov- cent of African Americans on Medicaid He is very smart, very knowledgeable, ing more people to part time. There are use Medicare Advantage, 53 percent of and he is very hard-working. All of reports of impending rate increases. Hispanic beneficiaries who are on these folks work such long hours. They In my home State of Florida 2 days Medicare use Medicare Advantage, and are here long after we are here, and ago, the insurance commissioner an- they are here well before we get here nounced that the individual market 38 percent of people on Medicare Ad- the next morning. We owe a deep debt rates, if you are buying as an indi- vantage make less than $30,000 a year. of gratitude to all of them, and par- vidual, are going to go up 30 or 40 per- What is the impact of taking $156 bil- ticularly when someone such as Dave cent. lion out of Medicare Advantage? It is

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Let me describe have become so passionate about this and their out-of-pocket costs go up— to you the impact of what it is going to issue, one more reason why it is so im- and say to them I did everything I be. portant that we stop ObamaCare. could to prevent these things from hap- First, you are going to see reductions One may say what can we do to stop pening? How can I possibly say that to in benefits, meaning a lot of these com- it? It is already the law. It is already in them if I vote for a budget that pays panies are going to have to save that place. A lot of people have told me this. for this? money somewhere. Where they are The answer is there is something we This September gives us the last best going to save it is by reducing the ben- can do and it comes as soon as Sep- chance to slow this down or to stop it. efits they offer you on Medicare Advan- tember. In September, in order for this Once this law starts kicking in and tage. government to continue to function, starts hurting our economy, we will For example, maybe there won’t be we have to pass a short-term budget. I start crossing some points of no return. anymore transportation in my mom’s wish it were a long-term budget that To my colleagues on the Republican Medicare Advantage plan. We don’t was balanced, but it looks as though it side, I would just say: Look, if we are know. is going to be a short-term budget. not willing to draw a line in the sand There will be increases in copays, the We should pass the budget. We have on this issue, what issue are we willing amount of money seniors are going to to. We can’t shut down the govern- to draw a line in the sand on? If we are have to pay every time they go to the ment. I am not for shutting down the not willing to fight on this issue, what doctor or hospital. They are going to government. When we do this short- issue are we willing to do it on? have to tighten physician networks, term budget, let’s fund the govern- Right now I can think of nothing which means the number of doctors ment. Let’s make sure Social Security that is hurting our economy and noth- available is going to shrink. If you checks go out. Let’s make sure we are ing that is hurting job creation more have a doctor now who has been seeing funding defense to keep our Nation than the uncertainty and the fear this you, and he or she gets kicked out of safe. Let’s make sure we fund the gov- law is imposing on our small busi- the network because they are tight- ernment, but let’s not keep funding nesses, on our middle class, on our ening the network, you may not be ObamaCare. Let’s not keep pouring working class, and on our seniors. I able to keep going to the same doctor. money into a program that even the hope we will not let this last best That is the disruption it has. unions are now against. Let’s not keep chance go by. I hope we will take this One study found that by 2017, seniors pouring money into a program that not opportunity to stop this law from hurt- on Medicare Advantage could lose on even the IRS workers, who are going to ing Americans, especially the millions an average about $1,841 a year. This is enforce this, want for themselves. Let’s of seniors who rely on Medicare Advan- the impact. not keep funding this program that is tage for their health care. I will say why this is pernicious, why going to hurt seniors on Medicare Ad- Mr. President, I yield the floor. this hurts. Medicare Advantage has vantage. Let’s not keep funding it. some things about it that need to be I will say what the blowback is: Oh, fixed, but it is a good program. It has you are threatening to shut down the f good outcomes. The fact is these com- government. No, I am not. I don’t want panies want you to go to your doctors’ to shut down the government. In fact, CONCLUSION OF MORNING appointments. They want you to be the only people who are talking about BUSINESS getting your flu shots and your vaccine shutting down the government are the The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- against pneumonia and other things. people who go around saying: We will pore. Morning business is closed. Why? Because they want to you stay not support a short-term budget unless healthy. They need you to stay healthy it funds ObamaCare. Those are the peo- f in order for the plan to work. We see it ple who are threatening to shut down in the results. the government. Their position, basi- EXECUTIVE SESSION Medicare Advantage patients have 39 cally, is that ObamaCare is so impor- percent fewer hospital readmissions. tant we can’t possibly fund government When people leave the hospital, there without funding it. is a 39-percent reduction in people who So if the government is shut down— NOMINATION OF RAYMOND T. go back because something went and I hope that doesn’t happen—be- CHEN TO BE UNITED STATES wrong. There are 24 percent fewer cause of ObamaCare, that is an unrea- CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE FED- emergency room visits and 20 percent sonable position, especially in light of ERAL CIRCUIT fewer hospital days. all the problems we know this program Medicare Advantage is the program has. And this idea that unless we fund The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- that works. I say this firsthand because ObamaCare we must shut down the pore. Under the previous order, the I see it in my mom’s life, and I see it government is a false choice. That is Senate will proceed to executive ses- in the lives of thousands of seniors in not true. sion to consider the following nomina- Florida who are on Medicare Advan- Let me just say every single Repub- tion, which the clerk will report. tage. lican opposes ObamaCare. And I must The assistant bill clerk read the You may ask yourself: Well, if this is share with you that there are a grow- nomination of Raymond T. Chen, of so bad why haven’t we heard any of ing number of Democrats who are at Maryland, to be United States Circuit this before? The reason is the insur- least nervous about ObamaCare and Judge for the Federal Circuit. ance companies, because of a gag order, would love for it to go away in some The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- are prohibited from talking about any way, shape, or form. In fact, one of pore. Under the previous order, there of this until you start getting your them is the President. The President will be 1 hour for debate equally di- benefits letter, and they are coming. If has actually delayed a major portion of vided in the usual form. you are a senior on Medicare Advan- ObamaCare because he knows it is The Senator from Vermont tage, the chances are that soon you going to be a disaster. Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, 3 months will open your mail to the bad news I would just suggest to those who op- ago, I noted in my statement on April that the Medicare Advantage you have pose ObamaCare to ask themselves this 18 that it had taken the Senate almost and are happy with has been changed question: How can I possibly go back to 1 year longer to confirm 150 of Presi- in a negative way for you because of the people who sent me here—to the dent Obama’s district court nominees ObamaCare. They don’t know that yet, people who are going to be hurt by than it took the Senate to confirm the because the companies have not been this, to the people being moved from same number of President Bush’s dis- allowed to tell them yet, but they will full-time to part-time employment, to trict court nominees. Unfortunately,

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Obama’s circuit and district nominees. this example or that example, but Today the Senate will vote on the Thanks to Senate Republicans’ con- when one looks at the whole picture, it nomination of Raymond Chen, who is certed effort to filibuster, obstruct and is clear that President Obama’s nomi- nominated for the United States Court delay his moderate judicial nominees, nees have faced unprecedented delays of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Mr. it took almost 1 year longer to reach on the Senate floor and that his nomi- Chen currently serves as Deputy Gen- this milestone than it did when his Re- nees have been less likely to be con- eral Counsel for Intellectual Property publican predecessor was serving as firmed than President Bush’s at the Law and Solicitor in the Office of the President—over 10 months, in fact. I same point. Solicitor at the United States Patent have repeatedly asked Senate Repub- But if Senators wish to claim that and Trademark Office, a position he licans to abandon their destructive tac- there is no obstruction of the Senate’s has held since 2008. Prior to 2008, he tics. Their continued unwillingness to consideration of judicial nominees, or was an Associate Solicitor in the Office do so shows that Senate Republicans that we are matching or even exceed- of the Solicitor at the USPTO, a Tech- are still focused on obstructing this ing the pace of confirmations from the nical Assistant for the Federal Circuit, President rather than helping meet the Bush administration, let us make it a and an Associate at Knobbe, Martens, needs of the American people and our reality. According to the nonpartisan Olson & Bear. Before practicing law, judiciary. Congressional Research Service, it Mr. Chen was a scientist at Hecker & Earlier this month, the senior Sen- would require 27 additional circuit and Harriman. The ABA Standing Com- ator from Tennessee observed that at district confirmations this year to mittee on the Federal Judiciary unani- the time there were only three circuit reach the same number of confirma- mously gave him its highest rating of and district nominees on the Executive tions as President Bush had achieved ‘‘well qualified.’’ Mr. Chen was re- Calendar. He said, correctly, that we by the end of his fifth year in office. ported by the Senate Judiciary Com- could clear those three nominees in That means we must pick up the pace, mittee over 3 months ago by voice just one afternoon. Weeks later, we are since we have had only 26 circuit and vote. now being permitted to vote on just district confirmations so far this year, We must work to reduce the number one of those nominees. As Senator and just two confirmations in the past of judicial vacancies so that Americans ALEXANDER said, we could very easily month. seeking justice are not faced with be voting on several others as well. Fortunately, the Senate had already delays and empty courtrooms. So let us received more than enough judicial There are now 12 circuit and district act quickly on consensus nominees. nominees pending before the Senate. nominees to make this happen. There And if Senate Republicans have con- The only reason we are not voting on are eight circuit and district nominees cerns about a nominee, let us debate all 12 is the refusal of Senate Repub- pending on the calendar today, and an- that nominee, for however long is nec- licans to give consent. This refusal other four were reported this morning. essary, and then have an up-or-down means that by the time the Senate re- One of the nominees reported today is vote. Eleven of the twelve circuit and turns in September, our district courts Patricia Millett, one of three well- district nominees currently pending will once again be facing a period of qualified nominees for the vacancies on before the Senate were reported by what the nonpartisan Congressional the D.C. Circuit. I hope Senate Repub- voice vote. There is no reason we can- Research Service calls ‘‘historically licans will end their misguided attempt not consider all 12 today. If Senators high’’ vacancy levels, which they last to strip the D.C. Circuit of three seats are willing to work together to focus experienced 2 years ago. So the Repub- and that we will be allowed to consider on meeting the needs of the Federal ju- licans’ effort to obstruct and delay the her nomination on the merits of the diciary, then I am confident that we confirmations of President Obama’s nominee. Five more nominees had a will be able to make real progress for nominees means that we have essen- hearing last week, as the Judiciary the millions of Americans who depend tially not been permitted to make any Committee continues to do its job. If on our courts for justice. net progress in filling vacancies. We we do confirm 27 more nominees this The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- have barely kept up with attrition. year, we might even bring the number pore. The Senator from Georgia. Over the past month, some Senate of vacancies below 70 for the first time Republicans have been claiming that in more than 4 years. POWER NOMINATION ‘‘at this same point in their However, even if we do bring the Mr. ISAKSON. Mr. President, let me presidenc[ies]’’ President Obama has number of vacancies down to 70, that express my thanks to Senator SANDERS had more circuit and district nominees number is still far too high. These va- for his willingness to yield to me and confirmed than President Bush did. Of cancies impact millions of people all give me this time. course, these Senators fail to mention across America who depend on our Fed- I am here very briefly to commend that they are referring only to the fifth eral courts for justice. In addition to Samantha Power to the entire Senate year of those presidencies, and ignoring the 87 current vacancies, the Judicial as President Obama’s nominee to be both presidents’ first terms. Such com- Conference has identified the need for the U.N. ambassador representing the parisons are misleading—the reason 91 new judgeships, so that the people United States. President Bush had so few confirma- who live in the busiest districts can I do so proudly because of the great tions in his fifth year is that we had nonetheless have access to speedy jus- work she has done against genocide made such good progress already in his tice. Earlier this week, Senator COONS and atrocities around the world, be- first term—but I appreciate the Rank- and I introduced a bill to create those cause she has been an outspoken leader ing Member of the Judiciary Com- judgeships, and I hope we can pass this in terms of doing what is right, and I mittee for at least being honest when long-overdue legislation into law. The think she has the courage to represent he makes this comparison by saying Nation’s growing demands on our our country on the Security Council that it is between fifth years, and not courts also shows how important it is better than anyone I know. entire Presidencies. that we reverse the senseless cuts to I got to know Samantha Power by The assertion by some Senate Repub- our legal system from sequestration. I reading her book, ‘‘A Problem from licans that ‘‘there is no difference in continue to hear from judges and other Hell: America and the Age of Geno- how this President’s nominees are legal professionals about the serious cide.’’ It is the story about Rwanda and being treated versus how President problems sequestration either has the genocide where 1 million people Bush’s nominees were treated’’ is sim- caused, or will cause, if we do not fix died while the rest of the world turned ply not supported by the facts. Com- it. Last week the Judiciary Commit- and looked away, and her calling on all pared to the same point in the Bush ad- tee’s Subcommittee on Bankruptcy and people of democracies and freedom ministration, there have been more the Courts held a hearing on the im- around the world to not let that hap- nominees filibustered, fewer confirma- pact of sequestration and highlighted pen again.

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The reality is that many of the and end what would have been a geno- what they are saying is they get 20 new jobs being created in America cide in Libya by Muammar Qadhafi. hours a week in one place to make a today are low-wage jobs. She is smart, she is intelligent, she is living and then they have to work at I think we all recognize, even some of tough, and she has a Georgia tie of another place. One young man I talked my Republican colleagues understand, which I am very proud. She graduated to is working at three separate loca- we have made significant economic from a high school in DeKalb County, tions, having to travel, in order to cob- gains since the collapse of the economy GA, in the 1980s called Lakeside High ble together what, in fact, is by far less at the end of President Bush’s tenure School. She did an internship between than a livable income. So just do the in 2008 when we were losing 700,000 jobs her first and second year at Yale Uni- arithmetic. If you make $7.25 an hour, a month—an unsustainable reality, versity in Atlanta, GA, for a sports and if you are lucky enough to be 700,000 jobs a month. Now we are gain- broadcaster on a sports station in the working 40 hours a week, you are mak- ing jobs, and that is a good thing, but city. He was asked a few days after she ing about $15,000 a year. Then, of not enough jobs. Unemployment re- left to give some description of what course, your Social Security taxes are mains much too high. Real unemploy- kind of person Samantha Power was, coming out of that and your Medicare ment today is close to 14 percent. But and I want to read that quote because taxes are coming out of that, and in the midst of understanding the job it reflects the kind of person we want maybe some local taxes. You can’t sur- creation process in this country, we representing us as an ambassador at vive on $14,000 or $15,000 a year. need to know that nearly two-thirds of the U.N. He said: The point is these fast-food workers the jobs gained since 2009 are low-wage Oh, my God, was she bright. Acerbic, light- are educating the Nation about the jobs that pay less than $13.80 an hour. ening-witted, and the depth of the Mariana fact that hundreds and hundreds of So the good news is we are now cre- Trench. thousands of people are working hard ating some jobs—not enough jobs; un- That is a quote from Jeff Hullinger, every single day and are falling further employment remains much too high— the first person she worked for in 1988. and further behind economically. We but we cannot lose track of the fact Samantha Power is the right person, have to stand with them and we have that most of the new jobs being created at the right time, to represent the to raise the minimum wage in this are not paying working people a living right country in the U.N. on the Secu- country. wage. While most of the new jobs being rity Council. I commend her to the While workers at fast-food establish- created are low-wage jobs, we should Senate and hope she receives a unani- ments and other places such as remember that nearly two-thirds of the mous vote. Walmart are earning the minimum jobs lost during the Wall Street reces- I yield back the remainder of my wage, I should mention that the CEOs sion were middle-class jobs that paid time and thank the Senator from of these large corporations are, in up to $21 an hour. So the economic Vermont. many cases, making exorbitant com- trend is not good. The Wall Street The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- pensation packages. The CEO of Burger crash resulted in mass unemployment, pore. The Senator from Vermont. King, a corporation with over 191,000 and though we are gaining new jobs, THE MINIMUM WAGE mostly low-wage workers gave its CEO many of the jobs we are gaining are Mr. SANDERS. Mr. President, I rise Bernardo Hees a 61-percent pay raise low-wage jobs. Yet the jobs we have today to congratulate hundreds and last year, boosting his total compensa- lost are higher wage jobs. hundreds of young people throughout tion to $6.5 million in 2012. the country who are standing up for Well, if a millionaire can get a 65-per- Also, while we discuss the state of justice, who are putting a spotlight on cent pay raise, maybe it is time to get the economy, let us never ever forget one of the major economic crises facing a pay raise for the workers who are that middle-class families have seen this country. making $7.25 an hour. their incomes go down by nearly $5,000 Today—this week and in recent Last year, McDonald’s, a corporation since 1999, after adjusting for inflation. weeks—we have had young people in with over 850,000 mostly low-wage em- Opponents, and there are many—the New York City, in Chicago, in Wash- ployees, more than tripled the com- entire fast-food industry and all the ington, DC, in St. Louis, in Kansas pensation of its CEO Don Thompson. In big-money interests, the guys who City, in Detroit, in Flint, MI, and other 2011, Mr. Thompson received a mere, make millions and millions of dollars a areas around this country who are fast- paltry $4.1 million. But last year, be- year, the people who have unbelievable food workers—the people who work at cause of his significant raise, the CEO pensions, who have all kinds of bene- Burger King and McDonald’s and Pop- of McDonald’s received $13.8 million. fits, the CEOs—are working very hard eye’s; the ones who give us the ham- Well, if Mr. Thompson can make $13.8 to tell us in Congress not to raise the burgers and the french fries—saying million as the head of McDonald’s, minimum wage, which is $7.25. Among that workers all over this country can- surely the workers at McDonald’s can many other arguments they say: Well, not make it on $7.25 an hour, $7.50 an make at least $10 an hour, not $7.25 an if you raise the minimum wage, it is hour. Often they are unable even to get hour, not $8 an hour. going to be a job killer. It will kill 40 hours of work and, in most cases, David Novak, the CEO of Yum! jobs. they get no or very limited benefits. Brands—the owners of Taco Bell, Pizza Let me say this on a personal basis. So all over the country these work- Hut, Kentucky Fried Chicken, and I represent the State of Vermont. The ers, often young people, are walking Long John Silvers—was paid $11.3 mil- State of Vermont has the third highest out of their establishments, their fast- lion last year and received over $44 mil- minimum wage in the country; it is food places, and are educating con- lion in stock options. $8.60 an hour. Meanwhile, with an $8.60- sumers about the economic injustice Well, if this company has enough an-hour minimum wage, I am happy to taking place in these fast-food estab- money to give this gentleman $44 mil- say that the State of Vermont has the lishments. What they are saying is lion in stock options, maybe we can fourth lowest unemployment rate in that we need to raise the minimum end starvation wages at Yum! foods. the United States at 4.4 percent. And to wage in this country; that American In terms of the minimum wage, since be very honest, I have not bumped into workers cannot exist on $7.25 an hour, 1968, the real value of the Federal min- many employers who tell me: I would which is the national minimum wage imum wage has fallen by close to 30 be hiring more people if we lowered the now, or $8 an hour or $9 an hour. percent. The purchasing power of the minimum wage in Vermont. It does not My own view is, at the very least, we minimum wage has gone down by some happen. I think that is a bogus argu- should be raising the minimum wage to 30 percent since 1968. If the minimum ment.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 08:26 Aug 02, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G01AU6.015 S01AUPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with SENATE S6150 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE August 1, 2013 The State of Washington, if my mem- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Jason Woolwine, and Rajat Mathur— ory is correct, has the highest min- pore. The clerk will call the roll. all of whom worked so hard and put in imum wage in the country. Their un- The assistant bill clerk proceeded to so many hours and late nights on this employment rate is lower than the na- call the roll. strong bipartisan bill. tional average. Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- There is another point I would like to imous consent that the order for the After 2 weeks of debate and discus- make that needs to be made over and quorum call be rescinded. sion and a bipartisan bill before us, we over. We talk a lot in this country The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- are now going to move very shortly to about welfare reform. I think that in pore. Without objection, it is so or- a final vote. I want to be clear. This general, when people use that expres- dered. bill has the support of the majority of sion, what they are talking about is Mr. REID. Mr. President, we know the caucus. In the House of Representa- lower income people who may be what is ahead of us the next hour or so. tives, what did we see happen yester- breaking the law and taking advantage I ask unanimous consent that we day? They pulled their transportation of programs for which they are not change that. and housing bill off the floor. The Re- quite eligible. In between the vote on Chen, the publican leadership would not even Let me say a word about the need for judge, and the next vote, I ask that allow a vote on their bill because they welfare reform but in a somewhat dif- there be 10 minutes, and 2 minutes of did not have a majority in their cau- ferent tone, and let me say that the that would be 1 minute on each side, cus. The chairman of the House Appro- biggest welfare recipient in this coun- and 8 minutes would be given to the co- priations Committee said that showed try happens to be the wealthiest family manager of that bill, SUSAN COLLINS. in the United States of America; that that sequestration is unworkable and That would be for debate only. needs to be replaced. That is the House is, the Walton family, who owns The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Republican chairman. But here in the Walmart, a family that is worth $100 pore. Without objection, it is so or- billion—more wealth, by the way, than dered. Senate we have a majority, and we should move to pass this bill. the bottom 40 percent of the American THUD APPROPRIATIONS people. The wealthiest family in Amer- Mrs. MURRAY. Mr. President, we The only thing that can block the ica is the largest welfare recipient in have spent the last 2 weeks here on the passage of this bill, the only way a bi- America. How is that? Well, the reason Senate floor talking about our bipar- partisan bill with the support of the they are so wealthy, the reason that tisan transportation and housing bill. majority could be stopped is if Repub- family is worth $100 billion is they This is a bill that is all about creating lican leaders whip their own Members make huge profits because they pay jobs, investing in our families and in into filibustering a jobs and infrastruc- their workers starvation wages. But in our communities, and laying down a ture bill that many of those Repub- order to keep their workers going, the strong foundation for a long-term and licans actually support. That is the taxpayers of this country—through broad-based economic growth. This bill only way. Medicaid, through nutrition programs, is not exactly a bill I would have writ- The choice before us is clear, and I through affordable housing—give as- ten on my own. I know it is not exactly urge my colleagues to make the right sistance to Walmart so that their a bill Senator COLLINS would have workers can keep coming to work. So written on her own. But it is a com- one. This vote is not about whether somebody who works at Walmart for promise bill that reflects the deep cuts you support this exact bill or agree $7.25 or $8 an hour, more often than not we made when we set spending levels in with the exact spending level. As Sen- their children are on Medicaid paid for the Budget Control Act as well as the ator COLLINS has made clear again and by the taxpayers of this country. They best ideas from both sides of the aisle again, you can think the spending level and their kids are on food stamps paid of ways we can improve and reform our is too high and still support this proc- for by the taxpayers of this country. transportation and housing invest- ess in which we pass a bill in the Sen- Many of their employees live in afford- ment. ate and work with the House bill on a able housing subsidized by the tax- The transportation and housing in- compromise. You can certainly dis- payers of this country. vestments in this bill have a direct im- agree with the bill and not think it So the Walton family becomes the pact on the families and communities should be subjected to a filibuster. wealthiest family in this country while we represent, from improving our working-class and middle-class tax- The bottom line is that a vote to roads, to reducing traffic and helping payers provide assistance to their wrap up and vote on this bill is a vote workers so they can continue going to Main Street businesses, to making sure for jobs and the economy and for bipar- work. Let me make the very radical our bridges are safe so we do not see tisan solutions to the problems facing suggestion that maybe the wealthiest more collapses like the one back home our Nation. A vote to filibuster this family in America might want to pay in my State of Washington, to sup- bill is a vote for more gridlock, more porting our most vulnerable families, their employees a living wage so that obstruction, more partisanship, and seniors, and veterans with a roof over the taxpayers of this country do not more political games. have to subsidize them. their heads when they need it the most I would conclude by telling those and making investments in our com- I know when I go home to Wash- young people in major cities around munities that mayors across our coun- ington State I want to be able to tell this country that many of us respect try use to create local jobs in their my constituents that Democrats and and appreciate the courage they are hometowns and so much more. Republicans worked together to solve showing. It is not easy to walk out of Senator COLLINS and I worked very some problems, help them, and grow a job when you don’t have any money, hard together to write a bipartisan bill the economy. I know there are many because your employer may say: You to invest in programs that should not Democrats and Republicans here today are out of here; you are fired. But these be partisan. I think we succeeded. Six who want to be able to say the same to young people have the courage to stand Republicans voted for this bill in com- their constituents, and I hope they will and say: No. We are human beings. We mittee; 73 Senators voted to bring this stand with me and Senator COLLINS live in the greatest country on Earth. bill to the floor for a debate. That de- and vote against a filibuster of our bi- We have to earn a living wage. We bate was a full and open one, with partisan bill. amendments and votes from Democrats can’t make it on starvation wages. I yield the floor. So I thank those young people for and Republicans. standing for justice not only for them- I wish to personally thank Senator The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- selves but for all Americans, and I hope COLLINS for her hard work on this bill, pore. The Senator from Louisiana. and I also thank all of our staff on the that Members of Congress listen care- UNAMINOUS CONSENT REQUEST—S. 101 fully to what they are saying and that appropriations subcommittee: Alex we go forward as soon as possible in Keenan, Dabney Hegg, Meaghan Mr. VITTER. Mr. President, I stand passing a minimum wage that will pro- McCarthy, Rachel Milberg, and Dan today to discuss and strongly support vide dignity for millions of workers. Broder; as well as the staff of Senator my bill, S. 101, the State and Local Mr. President, I yield the floor, and I COLLINS, who spent endless hours: Government Bailout Prevention Act. I suggest the absence of a quorum. Heideh Shahmoradi, Kenneth Altman, urge all of us to unite to pass this bill

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At the same time, the Federal The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- a bailout here. We are talking about Government—things in Washington— pore. Is there objection? was in a horrible state fiscally, such Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I object. the same Federal funds that go to that we could clearly not afford to take The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- every community—no funding for on more spending, more debt, more re- pore. Objection is heard. emergency services such as police de- sponsibility. I wanted to pass legisla- Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I will be partments and fire departments; no tion that would make it crystal clear very clear. First, I say to my colleague funding for transportation, for roads that neither we, the Congress, nor the from Louisiana, he and I have worked and bridges; cutting off funding for spe- Treasury Department, nor the Federal together often on a whole host of cial education and for our schools; no Reserve, nor any other Federal entity issues. He is on Environment and Pub- funding for economic development to was going to bail out State or local lic Works; I chair Energy. I want him help these communities that are chal- governments that had acted irrespon- to know I am happy to continue work- lenged because of, possibly, economic sibly and tipped into bankruptcy. ing with him on this and other issues. circumstances such as a shifting manu- Things have not gotten better since The reason I have to object at this then. In fact, in many ways things have facturing base or other economic issues time is that the language as it is writ- beyond their control. gotten worse, and very recently, just in ten would deal a huge body blow to the last few weeks, the city of Detroit more than 700 rural and heavily for- This is extremely broad. According filed for bankruptcy—the largest mu- ested counties across the country in to some legal definitions, ‘‘default’’ nicipal bankruptcy in U.S. history. more than 40 of our States. It, in effect, could mean anything—late payments Other large States and local commu- could prohibit payments under the Se- on any kind of an obligation. It makes nities are teetering on the verge of cure Rural Schools and Community absolutely no sense. bankruptcy. Many States are in a hor- Self-Determination Act. Let me also indicate that one of the rible fiscal situation, such as Cali- This legislation, which was a bipar- real concerning problems here is that fornia and Illinois. tisan bill—Senator Larry Craig and I Meanwhile, we are not in a fun- it would exempt emergency spending authored this legislation—is a lifeline damentally more sound place here in for a natural disaster. I appreciate that Washington at the Federal level. Even for these hard-hit rural communities that are walking on a tightrope. They the Senator from Louisiana would if we stick to the Budget Control Act want to do that given the fact that we numbers—and that is very much up in are trying to balance, for example, how they are going to keep the schools open had Hurricane Katrina hit in New Orle- the air, but even if we stick to those ans and our whole country came to- numbers, Congress will spend $967 bil- and how they are going to have law en- gether. People in Detroit raised money lion in discretionary money this year, forcement in their communities. De- and that will result in a $810 billion clining revenues from Federal forests to help with Hurricane Katrina. But I deficit—almost a $1 trillion deficit this spurred the creation of this program to suggest that for the 41 cities and coun- year. compensate for the loss of receipts ties that filed bankruptcy over the last This Nation, total, is almost $17 tril- from the Federal forests. Suffice it to 20 years or the hundreds from Texas, to lion in debt. The balance sheet of the say that without this legislation we Kentucky, to Alabama, and beyond Federal Reserve has swollen from $800 could have school perhaps 3 days a who now have troubled bond ratings billion in August of 2007 to over $3.5 week in a big chunk of rural America. and are considered at risk—this is real- trillion today. I mentioned law enforcement. The ly a slap in the face to every city and Now more than ever, S. 101, the State question of how you maintain 24-hour community across our country. and Local Government Bailout Preven- law enforcement in a lot of these areas tion Act, is appropriate, is needed. has been drawn into question. I think This is not about stopping a bailout That is why I come to the floor today that without this assistance we might for Detroit. We are working hard. Peo- to urge expeditious passage of S. 101. have some counties facing bankruptcy. ple are coming together. This is a com- This bill is very simple, basic, straight- Given the fact that this language munity that is coming back thanks to forward, but important. It would sim- does not clarify the status of the Se- a tremendous amount of grit, hard ply do four things: First, it would pro- cure Rural Schools Program, I have to work, and leadership from the business hibit the use of Federal funds to bail object. I am going to continue to object community, religious community, out State and local government budg- until the legislation does clarify that it community leaders, and so on. This is ets. Second, it would prevent the Fed- will not prohibit payments under that about whether we are going to support eral Reserve from providing assistance legislation, which is a lifeline for rural communities that need some help. to or creating a facility to help, again, America. Think about this: If a city is doing State and local governments in a bail- We have had a number of recorded out situation. Third, it would prevent votes on that particular legislation well and has a wealthy tax base and an Congress and the Treasury Department here in the Senate. It has received upper middle-income community with from bailing out State and local gov- overwhelming bipartisan support. It high-powered lobbyists, then they ernments. Fourth, there is specific lan- was authorized on a bipartisan basis. should get Federal money—taxpayer guage so we do not create any confu- I am going to yield the floor. I know money? Children with disabilities can sion that this is not intended to stop or colleagues want to speak on this issue. get special education. We are going to deter or interfere with appropriate as- I want it understood how concerned I help build roads and bridges in commu- sistance in declared disaster areas. am about the legislation in its present nities. But if a community is having That is the sum and substance of S. form. That is why I have to object at some financial difficulty, then, unfor- 101, the State and Local Government this time. tunately, we would say we would not Bailout Prevention Act. When you look I yield the floor. allow the same ordinary Federal fund- at situations such as Detroit—the larg- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- ing every community gets to be avail- est ever municipal bankruptcy—and pore. The Senator from Michigan. able for that community. That is not Ms. STABENOW. Mr. President, I too when you look at our fiscal situation the right values for America. in Washington at the Federal level, join with our colleague from Oregon in this clear bar of the Fed bailing out raising great concern about what this That is why the International City/ State and local governments is very proposal would do. This is a proposal— County Management Association, the much needed. we have seen, actually, three of them National Association of Counties, the I ask unanimous consent that the now—that would cut all Federal fund- National League of Cities, the U.S. Committee on Banking, Housing, and ing for any community that has either Conference of Mayors, the Government

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States can’t the country, once again we are seeing from the CRS. formally file bankruptcy, but in lay- workers and retirees on the frontline Finally, Senator STABENOW has made men’s terms they can essentially go who have lost their pensions and their reference to a letter that we received bankrupt. Detroit is not the only issue wages. In the auto rescue, we saw Del- from the National League of Cities, Na- on the map. Many States face a hor- phi retiree pensions were not pro- tional Association of Counties, the rible fiscal situation as well, such as tected. Now in the city of Detroit, po- United States Conference of Mayors, California and Illinois. There is a real lice, fire, and city workers are not pro- and others, opposing this legislation danger of these States and localities tected. So when we talk about the mid- because it goes way beyond its stated seeking a Federal bailout. This bill is dle class of this country—people work- purpose of preventing bailouts. about that. It is not about normal Fed- ing hard every day—we need to put Again, my town—and I don’t know of eral funding. It is not about the safe them first. We need to make sure no- any town that has—has not asked for a and secure rural schools program. It is body loses their pension. We need to bailout. I am proud to have been living not about any of that routine stuff. It make sure we stand as a country with in Detroit all of my life. It doesn’t need is about a bailout of a State. It is cities that are in distress and working this kind of legislation poking at it to about a bailout of the municipality or hard to become vibrant and strong stop something from going to Detroit, other local jurisdiction. Of course, De- again. which it has not applied for. troit, unfortunately, is the most obvi- I yield the floor. I know this legislation was intro- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- ous example after its historic bank- duced before this recent bankruptcy ruptcy filing very recently. pore. The Senator from Michigan. application on the part of the city of Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I too ob- Detroit, but nonetheless to seek a Again, I am sorry to hear their objec- ject to the unanimous consent request. unanimous consent in this context and tion. I am sorry the two Senators from While the sponsor says it is aimed at in this moment to pass legislation—ap- Michigan are here on the floor about bailouts, no one I know of is seeking a parently without even a hearing— this. I don’t think that is a coincidence bailout from the communities that seems to me to be beyond the pale. because this is a bill about bailouts. I would be impacted. Despite the stated As a lifelong resident of Detroit, I op- think we should pass it, and be very intention, the effect of this bill is to pose this proposal. I oppose it because crystal clear at the Federal level that endanger the financial health of hun- thousands of municipalities that have we are not going to take on that bail- dreds of cities and counties in every suffered in the aftermath of the recent out role and responsibility. corner of this country. It would weak- recession would be negatively affected. I yield the floor. en the safety and security of countless Our residents, their residents, our em- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Americans who call those communities ployees, their employees, and retirees pore. The Senator from Michigan. home. I don’t know of anyone seeking around the country deserve better. Mr. LEVIN. On line 7, page 1: ‘‘Not- a bailout. Yet bailout is the word that I yield the floor. is used frequently here by the sponsor The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- withstanding any other provision of of this legislation. pore. The Senator from Louisiana. law’’—and then after talking about What is the definition? Communities Mr. VITTER. Mr. President, I appre- Federal funds not being used to pur- at risk of defaulting. Hundreds and ciate the two Senators from Michigan chase or guarantee obligations, it then hundreds of communities are ‘‘at risk being the only ones on the floor right says: of defaulting.’’ It is unclear what that now objecting and saying this has no Federal funds may be used . . . or provide means. But the strains on local govern- nothing to do with Detroit, but, of direct or indirect grants-and-aid, to any ments in the last few years—particu- course, it does. State government, municipal government, larly following the financial crisis we I am very sorry to hear this objec- local government, or county government tion. There is no objection on the Re- which, on or after January 26, 2011, has de- had—are real. To say that any commu- faulted on its obligations. nity, city, or State, for that matter, publican side. Of course there would be that is at risk of defaulting is to be an objection if, in fact, this legislation It is very clear. It is line 7, page 1, challenged in terms of getting regular would bar normal Federal grants and and lines 1 and 2 on page 2: ‘‘direct or support from the Federal Government. normal Federal loans unrelated to a indirect grants-and-aid to’’ may not be This is not limited to loans. This bill bailout of a State or a municipality in provided to any city which has de- affects grants as well as loans. In the bankruptcy mode, but it doesn’t do faulted on its obligations. This is the words of the bill, ‘‘grants and aid’’ that. language of the bill. would be prevented. All sorts of Fed- The legislation is very specific and It also says on line 12 of page 2 that eral funding, in other words, besides very targeted. It is about a bailout of a the funds of the United States may not those kind of actions of the Federal State or locality in bankruptcy mode, be used ‘‘to assist such government en- Government involving credit or reli- and that is what it is about. It is not tity.’’ ‘‘Assist any such government en- ance on credit of the donor or for re- about normal routine Federal funding, tity.’’ payment. and that is why there is no Republican Hundreds of governments would be The Congressional Research Service objection. covered by this legislation. It is no co- says this, again, applies not just to One of the distinguished Senators incidence that the Senators from loans but to grants as well. Why in from Michigan makes the point that Michigan are here on the floor because Heaven’s name would struggling com- Detroit has not formally asked for a we are the most current victims of this munities—whether it is my hometown bailout. That is true so far. But when language if it were ever passed. There of Detroit or any other community in the mayor talked to the Wall Street are hundreds of others who would be this country—be denied the ability to Journal about this, he ‘‘left the door victimized by this language because of seek grants is beyond me. It is not lim- open for a Federal bailout after the its breadth, and that is what the Sen- ited to loans but grants as well. This city’s bankruptcy filing.’’ When asked ator from Oregon was very dramati- bill goes way beyond the bailouts that directly whether Detroit would seek a cally pointing out. no one is seeking and would have a se- Federal bailout, Mayor Bing said, ‘‘Not vere impact on cities and towns across yet.’’ Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- the country. Similarly, the Governor of Michigan sent that the language from the bill be Standard & Poor’s lists more than 250 Rick Snyder didn’t support a bailout printed in the RECORD at this time. securities offered by Louisiana munici- but said on CBS’s ‘‘Face the Nation:’’ There being no objection, the mate- palities that are below investment ‘‘If the Federal Government wants to rial was ordered to be printed in the grade. One State has 250 communities do that, that’s their option.’’ That is RECORD, as follows:

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Last week we held the 11th judicial (a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any proximately 20 arguments in the Fed- other provision of law, no Federal funds may nominations hearing this year. In eral Circuit. those hearings we we have considered a be used to purchase or guarantee obligations He regularly appeared in district of, issue lines of credit to, or provide direct total of 33 judicial nominees. Compare this favorable treatment of President court defending the agency against or indirect grants-and-aid to, any State gov- lawsuits brought under the Adminis- ernment, municipal government, local gov- Obama during the beginning of his sec- ernment, or county government which, on or ond term versus the first year of Presi- trative Procedure Act. He was also a after January 26, 2011, has defaulted on its dent Bush’s second term. At this stage legal advisor on several patent policy obligations, is at risk of defaulting, or is in President Bush’s second term, the and legal issues within the agency, oc- likely to default, absent such assistance Committee had held not 11 hearings casionally prosecuting patent attor- from the United States Government. neys in administrative proceedings for (b) LIMIT ON USE OF BORROWED FUNDS.— with 33 judicial nominees, but only 3 hearings for 5 nominees, and all of violating the agency’s code of profes- The Secretary of the Treasury shall not, di- sional responsibility. rectly or indirectly, use general fund reve- those were hold-overs from the pre- nues or funds borrowed pursuant to title 31, vious Congress. In 2008, Mr. Chen became the Deputy United States Code, to purchase or guar- In fact, for the entire year of 2005, General Counsel of Intellectual Prop- antee any asset or obligation of any State Senate Democrats only allowed 7 hear- erty Law and Solicitor. There he super- government, municipal government, local ings for a grand total of 18 judicial vises other lawyers in the Solicitor’s government, or county government, or oth- nominees. Office and has presented oral argu- erwise to assist such government entity, if, It is hard to believe, but no nomina- ments in some of the seminal patent on or after January 26, 2011, that State gov- tion hearings on judicial nominees ernment, municipal government, or county cases before the Federal circuit. were held during April, May, June, or government has defaulted on its obligations, In addition, Mr. Chen deals with is at risk of defaulting, or is likely to de- July. Four months with no judicial higher-level patent and trademark pol- nomination hearings. Yet, we recently fault, absent such assistance from the United icy issues within the agency. He also rushed through hearings on nominees States Government. coordinates the determination of what (c) PROHIBITION ON FEDERAL RESERVE AS- to the DC Circuit Court of Appeals, positions the United States should SISTANCE.—Notwithstanding any other provi- plus a number of District nominations. take as an amicus in intellectual prop- sion of law, the Board of Governors of the In fact, in just the last few weeks, we erty cases before both the Supreme Federal Reserve System shall not provide or have held hearings for 14 judicial nomi- extend to, or authorize with respect to, any Court and the Federal circuit. nees. That’s not very far behind the en- State government, municipal government, Lastly, Mr. Chen is responsible for local government, county government, or tire output of 2005—7 hearings, 18 nomi- other entity that has taxing authority or nees. the review and clearance of all new reg- bonding authority, any funds, loan guaran- Again, we have already exceeded that ulations and amendments to existing tees, credits, or any other financial instru- number—11 hearings and 33 judicial regulations for the Office of the Solic- ment or other authority, including the pur- nominees. The bottom line is that the itor. chasing of the bonds of such State, munici- Senate is processing the President’s The ABA Standing Committee on the pality, locality, county, or other bonding au- nominees exceptionally fairly. Federal Judiciary gave him a unani- thority, or to otherwise assist such govern- President Obama certainly is being mous ‘‘well qualified’’ rating. ment entity under any authority of the treated more fairly in the first year of Board of Governors. his second term than Senate Demo- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. (d) LIMITATION.—Subsections (a) through BALDWIN). All time has expired. (c) shall not apply to Federal assistance pro- crats treated President Bush in 2005. It vided in response to a natural disaster. is not clear to me how allowing more Mr. GRASSLEY. I ask my colleagues votes and more hearings than Presi- to vote for this nomination. Mr. LEVIN. I yield the floor. dent Bush got in an entire year The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Mr. LEAHY. Madam President, I ask amounts to ‘‘unprecedented delays and pore. The Senator from Iowa. unanimous consent for 30 additional obstruction.’’ Yet, that is the com- Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I seconds. plaint we hear over and over from the support the nomination of Raymond T. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without other side. So I just wanted to set the Chen, to be United States Circuit objection, it is so ordered. record straight—again—before we vote Judge for the Federal circuit. This is on this nomination. Mr. LEAHY. I believe we should act the 29th judicial confirmation this Raymond T. Chen is nominated to be quickly on a number of judicial vacan- year. With today’s confirmation, the United States Circuit Judge for the cies. Eleven of the twelve circuit and Senate will have confirmed 200 lower Federal circuit. He received his B.S. district nominees currently pending court nominees; we have defeated two. from the University of California, Los before the Senate were reported by That’s 200 to 2. That is an outstanding Angeles, in 1990 and his J.D. from New voice vote. All Democrats, all Repub- record. That’s a success rate of 99 per- York University School of Law in 1994. licans on the Judiciary Committee cent. Upon graduation, Mr. Chen worked at voted together. There is no reason why We have been doing that at a fast Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear in Cali- we couldn’t consider all 12 today, along pace. During the last Congress, we con- fornia from 1994 to 1996. As an asso- with Mr. Chen. If we work together, firmed more judges than any Congress ciate, he drafted district court briefs then we can fulfill the needs of the since the 103rd Congress, which was and legal memoranda on specific pat- Federal judiciary. 1993 to 1994. ent and trademark issues as well as Madam President, have the yeas and So far this year, the first of Presi- several patent applications spanning nays been ordered? dent Obama’s second term, we’ve al- various technologies. ready confirmed more judges than were In 1996, Mr. Chen joined the senior The PRESIDING OFFICER. They confirmed in the entire first year of technical assistant’s office at the Fed- have not. President Bush’s second term. At a eral circuit in Washington as one of Mr. LEAHY. I request the yeas and similar stage in President Bush’s sec- three technical assistants. There, he nays. ond term, only 10 judicial nominees researched and wrote memoranda, com- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a had been confirmed. We are now at a menting on drafts of court opinions for sufficient second? 29-to-10 comparison with President both legal and technical accuracy as There appears to be a sufficient sec- Obama clearly ahead of where Presi- well as identification of conflicting ond. dent Bush was. And, as I said, we have legal precedent, occasionally writing already confirmed more nominees this for individual judges. There is a sufficient second. year—29—than we did during the en- From 1998 to 2008, Mr. Chen served as The question is, Will the Senate ad- tirety of 2005, the first year of Presi- an associate solicitor in the Office of vise and consent to the nomination of

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The eral budget gimmicks and scoring dif- DRIEU) is necessarily absent. Senate will be in order. ferences. We took care of those gim- Mr. CORNYN. The following Senators The Senator from Maine. micks. We have an honest bill that is are necessarily absent: the Senator Ms. COLLINS. Thank you, Madam before our Members. Let me give you from Oklahoma (Mr. INHOFE) and the President. just one example of a gimmick that Senator from Arizona (Mr. MCCAIN). Madam President, the Senate will was in the President’s budget. His re- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there shortly decide whether to invoke clo- quest for the section 8 project-based any other Senators in the Chamber de- ture on the fiscal year 2014 Transpor- rental assistance is insufficient to fully siring to vote? tation, Housing and Urban Develop- fund the 12-month renewal contracts The result was announced—yeas 97, ment appropriations bill. We have with private owners. nays 0, as follows: spent nearly 2 weeks debating this bill We are not going to be throwing peo- [Rollcall Vote No. 198 Ex.] and working through approximately 85 ple out of those subsidized apartments YEAS—97 amendments. after 10 months in the year. So Senator We were making progress. We even Alexander Flake Murphy MURRAY and I added funding to more Ayotte Franken Murray had a vote on a nongermane amend- accurately reflect what was needed. Baldwin Gillibrand Nelson ment, which clearly would have fallen That was over $1 billion of the dif- Barrasso Graham Paul to a point of order had one been raised. ference. There was the difference in the Baucus Grassley Portman Begich Hagan So no one has been shut out of this scoring by CBO and OMB. We have to Pryor process. Bennet Harkin Reed go by CBO. That accounted for $1.8 bil- Blumenthal Hatch Reid Chairman MURRAY and I have repeat- lion. Blunt Heinrich Risch edly encouraged Senators to come to It is disappointing to me that we Boozman Heitkamp Roberts Boxer Heller the floor, file, and debate their amend- have not gone to conference on the Brown Hirono Rockefeller ments to improve the bill we reported. budget because we would not be in this Burr Hoeven Rubio It has been an open and transparent Sanders dilemma. We would have agreed-upon Cantwell Isakson debate thus far, a return to regular Cardin Johanns Schatz allocations that would guide the appro- Carper Johnson (SD) Schumer order—something I have heard vir- priations process. But in the absence of Casey Johnson (WI) Scott tually everyone here urge us to do. that, what is wrong with proceeding Chambliss Kaine Sessions Nevertheless, some Senators are in- with this bill with cutting spending in Chiesa King Shaheen tent on preventing this legislation Coats Kirk Shelby it? If Members have amendments they Coburn Klobuchar Stabenow from moving forward, despite the fact wish to offer to cut spending—and Cochran Leahy Tester that this bill is not the final version of there are a few that have been offered, Collins Lee Thune the transportation and housing appro- but as I said, none that bring it down Coons Levin Toomey priations bill. It is only one step in the Corker Manchin Udall (CO) to the House’s level in an account-by- Cornyn Markey Udall (NM) process but an essential step—one that account manner. Crapo McCaskill Vitter will allow the Senate to move forward I am still hopeful we will be able to Cruz McConnell Warner and eventually negotiate with the Donnelly Menendez pass this bill and start bringing other Warren Durbin Merkley House of Representatives to decide on a appropriations bills to the floor before Enzi Mikulski Whitehouse top line and to further improve the Wicker the end of the fiscal year because forc- Feinstein Moran bill. Fischer Murkowski Wyden ing the government to operate under A considerable number of my col- continuing resolutions is irresponsible. NOT VOTING—3 leagues have advocated for the House It ends up costing more money in the Inhofe Landrieu McCain funding level of $44 billion and have op- long run. It is wasteful because we con- The nomination was confirmed. posed the Senate bill. But I would like tinue to fund programs that are no The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under to point out that not one of my col- longer needed because we are just con- the previous order, the motion to re- leagues has offered a specific amend- tinuing current law. consider is considered made and laid ment, account by account, to reduce So I urge my colleagues to think upon the table, and the President will the funding levels, program by pro- very carefully about this vote. It would be immediately notified of the Senate’s gram, in this bill to meet the $44 bil- be so unfortunate if we go home to our action. lion level in the House bill. constituents in August and are forced I personally offered an amendment f to tell them we are unable to do our that said that in October, if we find we job. We should continue working on LEGISLATIVE SESSION have breached the top line of the Budg- this bill. We should invoke cloture. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- et Control Act, we would go back to This bill undoubtedly would have been ate will now resume legislative session. the appropriations process and redo the reduced in conference had we been al- f bill to meet that top line. lowed to go forward. I would also point out that yesterday I do wish to thank many of my col- CLOTURE MOTION the House leadership was forced to pull leagues for working with us as we tried The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under its THUD bill from the floor due to so hard to advance this important leg- the previous order, there will be 10 lack of support. Some Republican islation. I am particularly grateful to minutes for debate only, with the Sen- Members thought the spending levels Chairman MURRAY for her bipartisan ator from Maine Ms. COLLINS control- were too high. But it is surely signifi- approach and collaboration and for ling 8 minutes and with 2 minutes cant that a substantial number of Re- working so closely with me throughout equally divided in the usual form prior publicans felt the bill, as written, was the process. to a vote on the motion to invoke clo- far too low and would hurt our home- Finally, I would be remiss if I did not ture on S. 1243. less veterans, would delay repair of our thank our staffs on both sides of the Mrs. MURRAY. Madam President, crumbling infrastructure, and would aisle for their hard work. They have the Senate is not in order. slash the Community Development worked night and day on this bill. I The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Block Grant Program to the lowest will put all of their names in the ate is not in order. level in history, to below the 1975 level RECORD. I know my time is expiring. The Senate will be in order. when it was first created by President Let’s do the right thing. Let’s pro- The majority leader. Ford. ceed to end the debate on this bill, take

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The Sen- Regretfully, I would strongly urge Coats Isakson Shelby ator from Washington. my colleagues to keep the bipartisan Coburn Johanns Thune Cochran Johnson (WI) Mrs. MURRAY. Madam President, I commitment we made 2 years ago and Toomey wish to echo what my good friend and Corker Kirk to vote no on cloture on this bill. Cornyn Lee Vitter partner on this bill Senator COLLINS I yield the floor. Crapo McConnell Wicker just said. Similar to all of us, when I go The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- Cruz Moran home to my State of Washington, I do ture motion having been presented NOT VOTING—3 not hear a lot from my constituents under rule XXII, the Chair directs the Inhofe Landrieu McCain about partisan politics. They do not clerk to read the motion. ask me which party is up or which The bill clerk read as follows: The PRESIDING OFFICER. On this vote, the yeas are 54, the nays 43. party is down. They do not care about CLOTURE MOTION the political games and certainly not Three-fifths of the Senators duly cho- We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- who is winning or losing them. sen and sworn not having voted in the ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the affirmative, the motion is rejected. The vast majority of people I talk to Standing Rules of the Senate, hereby move when I go home ask me what we are to bring to a close debate on S. 1243, a bill f doing in Congress to create jobs and making appropriations for the Departments HIGH SPEED RAIL PERMITTING get this economy going again. They of Transportation, and Housing and Urban ask me what we are doing to break Development, and related agencies for the Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, through this gridlock and the constant fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for Chairman MURRAY, and Senator BOXER, manufactured crises and make sure other purposes. I rise to discuss with you the impor- Harry Reid, Patty Murray, Barbara A. tance of funding for the Surface Trans- this country, this economy, is working Mikulski, Jon Tester, Tom Harkin, for them and their families. portation Board in this legislation, as Jack Reed, Dianne Feinstein, Tim well as the funding that Chairman They tell me they want Democrats Johnson, Tom Udall, Mark Begich, and Republicans working together. Christopher Murphy, Patrick J. Leahy, MURRAY has provided to the Federal They want us to get into a room and Richard J. Durbin, Bill Nelson, Chris- Railroad Administration to continue to put politics aside and put our country topher A. Coons, Amy Klobuchar, administer its grant awards. first and find some common ground and Mazie K. Hirono, Richard Blumenthal. As you know, opponents of Califor- get something done. That kind of work The PRESIDING OFFICER. By unan- nia’s high-speed rail project are at- is far too rare these days, though many imous consent, the mandatory quorum tempting to use the Federal permitting of us are fighting to change that. I am call has been waived. process in order to prevent the Na- very proud the Transportation bill we The question is, Is it the sense of the tion’s first high-speed rail project from are about to vote on does just that. Senate that debate on S. 1243, a bill moving forward and succeeding. The bill is not exactly what I would making appropriations for the Depart- The Surface Transportation Board have written had I done it on our own ments of Transportation, and Housing funding will provide the resources nec- or what Senator COLLINS would have and Urban Development, and related essary to continue the Board’s efforts done on her own. agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- to permit the growth of passenger rail The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- tember 30, 2014, and for other purposes projects in the United States. The ator’s time has expired. shall be brought to a close? funding in the bill for the Federal Rail- Mrs. MURRAY. Madam President, I The yeas and nays are mandatory road Administration will ensure that ask unanimous consent for 30 addi- under the rule. this agency is able to monitor and ad- tional seconds. The clerk will call the roll. minister the grants it already awarded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The bill clerk called the roll. Mrs. MURRAY. I am pleased to fund objection, it is so ordered. Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the the Surface Transportation Board. I agree with my colleague from Cali- Mrs. MURRAY. This is a bill that is Senator from Louisiana (Ms. LAN- fornia that this agency needs funding a compromise that reflect the deep DRIEU) is necessarily absent. cuts we have set in the spending levels Mr. CORNYN. The following Senators in order to comply with its governing of the Budget Control Act. It reflects are necessarily absent: the Senator statute, which directs the Board to support the growth of rail in the the best ideas of both sides. So I urge from Oklahoma (Mr. INHOFE) and the United States. my colleagues to move past the ob- Senator from Arizona (Mr. MCCAIN). struction, get over the gridlock. Let’s The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there I share your concern that some oppo- show the American people we can work any other Senators in the Chamber de- nents of a single project in California for them. siring to vote? are trying to limit the ability of the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Re- The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 54, Surface Transportation Board to oper- publican leader. nays 43, as follows: ate under its statute. The appropria- Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, tions bill before us provides the Sur- [Rollcall Vote No. 199 Leg.] I wish to commend the Senior Senator face Transportation Board with the re- from Maine for the extraordinary YEAS—54 sources necessary to facilitate Cali- amount of work she and her staff have Baldwin Hagan Murray fornia high-speed rail, not stand in its Baucus Harkin Nelson put into this bill. But regretfully, Begich Heinrich Pryor way. where we are is cloture on this Trans- Bennet Heitkamp Reed This bill in no way limits the ability portation bill will be viewed as a ques- Blumenthal Hirono Reid of the Board to oversee projects under tion of whether we intend to keep the Boxer Johnson (SD) Rockefeller its jurisdiction and facilitate their con- Brown Kaine Sanders commitment we made to the American Cantwell King Schatz struction. people 2 years ago this month to reduce Cardin Klobuchar Schumer Ms. MIKULSKI. I agree that this bill $2.1 trillion in spending over the next Carper Leahy Shaheen in no way limits the ability of the Casey Levin Stabenow 10 years. Collins Manchin Tester Board to oversee projects under its ju- The House of Representatives is Coons Markey Udall (CO) risdiction and facilitate their construc- marking to a $91 billion-a-year lower Donnelly McCaskill Udall (NM) tion. figure which reflects the law. I believe Durbin Menendez Warner Mrs. BOXER. Thank you, Chairman Feinstein Merkley Warren that if we invoke cloture on this bill Franken Mikulski Whitehouse MURRAY and Chairman MIKULSKI, for and move forward, it will be widely Gillibrand Murphy Wyden explaining that this legislation will

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Under man MIKULSKI for your explanation. awarded grants to California, and I the previous order, there will be 2 I am deeply alarmed by attempts in thank Chairman MURRAY for advancing hours of debate equally divided be- the other body of Congress to prohibit this legislation. tween the proponents and the oppo- the Department of Transportation and I would also like to note that this nents. the Surface Transportation Board from project is incredibly important to the The Senator from Vermont. completing their permitting and over- future of California. California’s 170,000 Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I am sight responsibly. miles of roadway are the busiest in the pleased to strongly support the nomi- These attempts violate the spirit of Nation, with automobile congestion nation of Samantha Power to be the federalism. The California high-speed draining $18.7 billion in lost time and next United States Ambassador to the rail project was approved by Califor- wasted fuel from the State’s economy United Nations, and I commend Presi- nia’s voters on the ballot, the legisla- every year. dent Obama for selecting her for this ture has enacted enabling legislation, Additionally, flights between Los An- extremely important position. and the Governor supports it. geles and the Bay area, which is the Born of Irish parents and raised in While some may not like this type of busiest short-haul market in the Ireland until she was 9, Samantha and transportation investment, it is the United States with 5 million pas- her parents emigrated to Pennsylvania choice that my State has made for sengers annually, are the most delayed and Georgia, and she attended Yale and their future, and the Federal Govern- in the country, with approximately one Harvard. ment should respect those decisions. in every four flights late by an hour or She is well known for her accom- Furthermore, I strongly believe the more. plishments as a journalist during the Federal permitting process should not California’s high-speed rail system conflicts in the former Yugoslavia, her be used as a tool to obstruct and delay will not only increase mobility and Pulitzer Prize-winning book, ‘‘A Prob- major infrastructure investments of save lost time and money over the lem from Hell,’’ her leadership of the our States. coming decades, it will also create Carr Center for Human Rights, and her Permitting infrastructure in Cali- near-and long-term employment oppor- work as the senior director for Multi- fornia is a notoriously thorough, long, tunities, enhance environmental and lateral Affairs and Human Rights at and comprehensive process. In the energy goals, and spur economic devel- the National Security Council. years California has analyzed this one opment. Samantha is a person of extraor- project, China has built thousands of Mrs. MURRAY. As my colleagues dinary intellect, exceptional integrity, miles of high-speed rail. know, California has a grant agree- and a strong moral compass. She is But this year, in an attempt to sty- ment with the Department of Trans- willing to challenge conventional wis- mie the project, opponents of Califor- portation, and California has spent dom and fight for things she feels pas- nia’s plan forced the Surface Transpor- funds consistent with that agreement. sionately about, irrespective of the tation Board—an agency dedicated to I was extremely careful to draft the forces aligned against her. protecting fair competition in freight Senate bill to ensure that California Samantha is an internationalist. She rail—to assert Federal jurisdiction will be able to be reimbursed for their believes in the indispensable role that over California’s high-speed rail expenses. multilateral organizations play in ad- project. Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Thank you, Chair- dressing global problems no country This new layer of Federal permitting man MURRAY, for ensuring that Cali- can solve alone—from genocide to glob- is duplicative of the thorough 5-year- fornia will not be left holding the bag, al warming to international terrorism. long review performed by the Federal which is not a fair way for the Federal At the National Security Council she Railroad Administration. Nonetheless, Government to treat the States. Were also brought much-needed attention to State and Federal entities complied an appropriations bill to prevent the human trafficking, protection for refu- with this extraneous requirement. Federal Government from honoring its gees, gay rights, and gender-based vio- However, now opponents are working grant commitments, it would set a lence. But what some people may be vigorously to stall the actions at the dangerous precedent. I am concerned less aware of is the depth of Surface Transportation Board that will that it would undermine the competi- Samantha’s devotion to the principles allow construction to finally begin in tive process. on which this country was founded, and earnest. which I believe is one of the key rea- Fortunately, the Surface Transpor- f sons the President nominated her. tation Board exists to facilitate the RECESS Samantha is an American patriot. growth of rail in the United States— The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under She will not only strive to ensure that not to impede it. As long as the Board the previous order, the Senate stands the United States leads by example at acts quickly within its statutory au- in recess until 2 p.m. the United Nations, but that we do so thority, it will not impede California’s Thereupon, the Senate, at 12:57 p.m., in a manner that honors the Constitu- decisions. recessed until 2 p.m. and reassembled tion and the idealism of those who Mrs. BOXER. I also share the con- when called to order by the Presiding wrote it, which continue to inspire peo- cerns expressed by Senator FEINSTEIN, Officer (Mr. COONS). ple around the world. That is what peo- and I would also like to reiterate that ple expect of the United States, and I f the people of California voted to fund know of no one better suited to turn this project. The California State Leg- EXECUTIVE SESSION that expectation into reality. islature voted to fund this project, and At a time when the United States the Department of Transportation, faces emerging threats and inten- after weighing a number of applica- NOMINATION OF SAMANTHA sifying competition for natural re- tions for high-speed rail across the Na- POWER TO BE THE REPRESENT- sources, human rights are under as- tion, decided to fund this project. I find ATIVE OF THE UNITED STATES sault in many countries, and millions it troubling that opponents have at- OF AMERICA TO THE UNITED of people live in squalor or have fled tempted to hinder the advancement of NATIONS their homes due to armed conflict, nat- this project by curtailing an inde- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under ural disasters, or the effects of over- pendent agency’s mission and respon- the previous order, the Senate will pro- population and climate change on the sibilities, as well as trying to prohibit ceed to executive session to consider availability of land, water and food, the transmission of appropriated funds the following nomination, which the how effectively we use our influence to its rightful destination. clerk will report. globally will determine the kind of I am pleased that this legislation will The legislative clerk read the nomi- world our children and grandchildren allow the Surface Transportation nation of Samantha Power, of Massa- inherit.

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To me, these statements she ergy that she has. has the charisma, in her own way, No. made in the past and her inability to To those Senators of either party 1, to express herself in a way that right answer or address them raise questions who have at times differed with this now the United States needs to be ex- about her judgment, although—let me administration over foreign policy or pressing itself. be clear—I certainly do not question who may doubt the importance of U.S. This is why I am so excited about the her patriotism. support for the United Nations, I en- opportunity to see her on the ground at Secondly, I have an even greater con- courage those Senators to speak to the United Nations representing our cern that she is being appointed by a Samantha directly. There is no one great country. She can be tough when President whose foreign policy is fast better informed, no one more willing to she needs to be tough. She can be char- becoming an utter and absolute failure. listen to other points of view, and no ismatic, and she can also be sharp- From crises in the Middle East, to stra- one more persuasive, than Samantha tongued. tegic uncertainty in Asia, to a country Power. With the adversaries she is going to we were told was a partner but is now I yield the floor. have to be dealing with at the United harboring a fugitive and traitor who The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Nations, all of those assets are going to has done great damage to U.S. national ator from Idaho is recognized. come into play. Samantha is going to security, I believe the world is now Mr. RISCH. I thank the Chair. do a great job as our next U.N. Ambas- more dangerous and more uncertain (The remarks of Mr. RISCH pertaining sador. I applaud her for her willingness than when President Obama took of- to the introduction of S. 1430 are lo- to engage in public service. I would en- fice. It is increasingly apparent that cated in today’s RECORD under ‘‘State- courage all of my colleagues to support our foes are more willing than ever to ments on Introduced Bills and Joint her nomination to be the next Ambas- challenge us. Even more troubling is Resolutions.’’) sador to the United Nations. that those who seek to emulate us, who Mr. RISCH. Mr. President, I yield the I yield the floor. desire the freedom we all, as Ameri- floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- cans, enjoy, are often left to fend for Mr. CHAMBLISS. I rise to promote ator from Florida. themselves with little American sup- and suggest to my colleagues on both Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, I under- port. sides of the aisle that we support the stand we have 1 hour available in oppo- A strong, engaged America has been nomination of Samantha Power to be sition. good for the world and for the Amer- the next Ambassador to the United Na- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ican people. When America fails to tions. ator is correct. lead, the result, as we see in Syria This is a very complex world we live Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, I wish to today, is chaos—a chaos that allows in today. Certainly the forum of the speak in opposition to the pending others with goals other than our own United Nations, in spite of some issues nomination. I would like to take a few to fill the void we leave behind. that all of us had with that body over minutes to discuss the nomination of History taught us twice in the last the years, remains the one forum Ms. Samantha Power to be the next century that even if we put our heads where the United States, No. 1, gets to U.S. Ambassador to the United Na- in the sand and try to ignore the exhibit strong leadership with our tions. world’s problems, those problems will friends, our allies, our adversaries, and Let me begin by saying that Ms. not ignore us. I realize the American a strong voice in the United Nations is Power is an impressive person. She has people are weary of war. We have paid imperative. an inspiring personal story, she is a tremendous price in lives and money Samantha Power is an individual clearly very intelligent, and she has al- in the war on radical Islamic ter- who possesses the type of character, ready accomplished much in her ca- rorism. But to follow the advice of the type of strong background, and the reer. However, I do have three concerns those—including some in the Repub- person who possesses the intellect and I want to take a moment to highlight lican Party—who advocate disengage- the right kind of ability to commu- today. ment from the world would be a ter- nicate to represent us today in this The first has to do with a concern I rible mistake. If we follow their advice, complex world at the United Nations. have about her unwillingness to di- we will only pay a higher price in the Samantha was born in Ireland but rectly answer questions I personally long term. moved to the United States shortly posed to her during her confirmation Let me be clear. That does not mean thereafter. She was educated in the hearing before the Senate Foreign Re- America can solve every problem or public schools in Atlanta, Yale, and lations Committee. I asked her about get engaged in every civil war on the Harvard. Obviously, she has the intel- statements attributed to her in the planet. I would confess that we also lect, from a background standpoint, to past alleging that the United States have voices here that are too eager to represent our country at the U.N. had committed ‘‘crimes’’ that it needed engage America in every conflict on Between her stints at Harvard and to reckon with. I raised the question the planet. We need to be careful about Yale, she did reporting as a journalist not to embarrass her but to give her when, where, and how we engage Amer- on the ground, reporting on the Yugo- the opportunity to clarify by either ican forces overseas. But isolationism slav wars. She was hands-on dodging pointing out examples of these crimes on the one hand and hyperintervention bullets and being involved from the or to clarify what she meant by those on the other are not our only two op- standpoint of making reports to var- comments. Instead, she kept avoiding tions. Between these two choices we ious journals and other publications directly addressing my question. She have a third option, and it is this—one about what was happening in those kept saying that America was the based on the idea that while the United Yugoslav wars. greatest country in the world and that States cannot solve every problem in Samantha is an individual who devel- she wouldn’t apologize for America. the world, there are very few problems oped a passion for human rights. She is I don’t think it is unreasonable to be in the world that can be solved without not bashful about sharing that passion. concerned about those statements, and the United States. It is a commendable passion that she I do not think it is unfair to be con- If a problem can be solved by using has for human rights. cerned about the fact that we are send- an international forum such as the From 2005 forward, Samantha has ing someone to represent us at the United Nations, that is fine, but more been involved almost exclusively in the most important international forum in often than not the United Nations can arena of foreign policy, first as a staff- the world who thinks the United States not and will not confront the problem. er for then-Senator Obama, later in- has committed crimes that it needs to In the end, the truth is that America is volved in his campaign, and most re- reckon with. still the only Nation in the world able cently as a member of the National Se- I believe I and members of the com- to form and lead coalitions to confront curity staff. mittee deserved an answer to the ques- evil and solve problems. It is still the

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Former Sen- nuclear powers. And it is still the only even as I speak here today they con- ator John Danforth, who was serving as Nation on Earth capable of targeting tinue to plan attacks against America our Ambassador to the United Nations and diminishing radical terrorist orga- here and around the world. in 2004, when the U.N. General Assem- nizations that plot to attack and kill The President is not alone in failing bly couldn’t even pass a resolution con- Americans here at home and around to confront these threats. I am afraid demning human rights violations in the world. that because of the success we have Sudan, said at the time: We should be careful when we get in- had in preventing another attack on One wonders about the utility of the Gen- volved. Foreign aid is not a one-way the scale of 9/11, some of our leaders in eral Assembly on days like this. One wonders street and should always be condi- both parties have been lulled into a if there can’t be a clear and direct statement tioned and based on our national inter- sense of false security. I certainly sup- on matters of basic principle, why have this ests. Military power should be em- port the privacy rights and expecta- building? What is it all about? ployed judiciously and only where it tions of all Americans, but, my col- Anyone who has followed the United can make a difference in defending our leagues, I also know for a fact that the Nations closely, especially in recent long-term goals. But we cannot pretend surveillance programs our government years as the Security Council has that if we ignore our enemies, they will uses have prevented attacks and saved failed to respond to the crisis in Syria ignore us. We must be involved, and American lives. as more than 100,000 Syrians have died when we get involved we must make I think it is a mistake to dismiss pri- and hundreds of thousands more have sure not just that we are doing it the vacy concerns as crazy. After all, we been forced out of their homes, across right way, we must make sure we are have a government whose tax-col- borders, straining all of Syria’s neigh- doing it at the right time because lecting agency has targeted Americans bors, leaving behind a failing state that sometimes acting too late is worse because of their political views. But it is becoming a safe haven for global than not acting at all. When we do get is also a mistake to exaggerate them. jihadists—all of the people who have involved, it is OK to be motivated by After all, if a known terrorist is shared these concerns and have seen humanitarian concerns, but the pri- emailing or calling someone in the this happen should be rightly asking mary objective of our foreign policy United States, we had better be able to the same question Senator Danforth must always be to protect our people know who and where that person is. asked back then. from those who do or may one day If Osama bin Laden had been calling In the midst of this horrific crisis, want to harm us. someone in the United States on their the United Nations has even been un- This is the kind of clear strategic cell phone, I promise you it wasn’t a able to achieve consensus on the issue view of America’s role and of our inter- stockbroker. We had better know be- of whether to allow international hu- ests that should guide our foreign pol- cause these people are still plotting manitarian organizations to provide icy. It is the kind of clear strategic against us, and not if but when they cross-border support to tens of thou- thinking this President has failed to strike again the American people are sands of Syrians stuck in camps facing lay out. As a result, what we see all going to turn to us and ask: What has frequent shelling and attacks from the around us is failure. the Federal Government been doing to Assad regime. The President dithered on Syria. We Just as we are troubled by this in- should have tried to identify secular prevent this, we had better have a good answer. ability to tackle the world’s toughest rebels early in the conflict, and we problems, we should also be angry should have made sure they were the We live in a very dangerous world, one, by the way, where our enemies about the fact that for decades more best armed and the best trained group human rights criticism at the United on the ground. Instead, the President aren’t just other countries anymore. Our enemies are also rogue states, Nations has been directed against decided to lead from behind and allow Israel than against actual human others to decide whom to arm, and the well-armed militias, and radical cler- rights violators and that U.N. agencies result is that today it is rebel groups ics. This kind of danger calls for a clear and organizations have employed bla- linked to Al Qaeda—foreign fighters, strategic vision on foreign policy, and tant anti-Semites; or that for decades not even Syrians—who are the best this President, sadly, does not have recipients of U.S. foreign aid have only armed and best equipped groups within one, which brings me to my third and voted with the United States at the Syria. Now I fear Syria may be headed primary concern about Ms. Power’s United Nations less than one-third of toward becoming another Afghanistan nomination, and it is one that is re- the time and such support, by the way, before 9/11, toward becoming the pre- lated to the United Nations itself. doesn’t even currently factor into U.S. mier operational area in the world for We need an advocate in New York decisions about who receives our for- global jihadists. who makes it their primary focus to The President entered office with the ensure that the United Nations is more eign aid; or the fact that the world’s naive belief that we could convince accountable, that it is more effective, most notorious tyrants and human Iran to become a responsible nation by, and that it serves U.S. interests and is rights violators are allowed to serve on quite frankly, being nicer to them. He not just some multilateral ideal in the Human Rights Council rather than wasted valuable early years in his which we invest all of our hopes. being condemned by it; or by the fraud Presidency not giving the Iranian If she is confirmed today, I hope Ms. and the mismanagement that has per- threat priority, and now the Aya- Power does indeed become that type of vaded the U.N.’s peacekeeping oper- tollahs continue the march toward ac- Ambassador. But I have not been satis- ations, including abuses and exploi- quiring both nuclear weapons and long- fied by the evidence thus far of this ad- tation of the very people that those range missiles that can one day threat- ministration’s willingness to be serious peacekeepers were sent to protect; or en the United States. about tackling these issues over the by the Security Council resolutions on I would be remiss if I did not point last 41⁄2 years that ensure that every Iran and North Korea that members of out that in 2009 he missed an oppor- American dollar going to the United the U.N. willfully violate, as we re- tunity to clearly stand on the side of Nations actually advances America’s cently saw with the Panamanian cap- those protesting a stolen election and interests. I think Congress needs to ture of a ship transferring weapons instead chose not to because he didn’t play a more active role in forcing this from Cuba, one rogue state, to North want to interfere in the ‘‘sovereignty’’ very much needed change to occur. Korea, another one; or by the prolifera- of another nation. What I would like to do in closing is tion of mandates that have clouded the The President also wasted time spend a few minutes highlighting legis- organization’s mission and effective- thinking the cause of radical Islamic lation that I recently introduced to ness.

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This certainly does not rep- and human rights. But the United Na- America fails to lead, the world be- resent the views of the people or that tions we have right now isn’t capable comes more dangerous. of the leadership of the United States. of any of this. It has basically become The United Nations is badly broken. Lastly, in addition to her lack of dip- a forum for nations whose interests are I hope we will work to force meaning- lomatic skills, Ms. Power has no man- directly opposed to ours, to block our ful transparency and accountability re- agement experience, causing me to efforts using the United Nations as forms for the United Nations. But so question her ability to lead at the cover. far this administration does not seem United Nations. The U.S. Mission to That is how North Korea and Iran very interested in doing so and, unfor- the U.N. is constantly facing manage- continue to evade sanctions. That is tunately, at least based on our con- ment issues, and I had hoped that how Israel’s enemies continue their ef- versations, neither does the nominee President Obama would have nomi- forts to delegitimize the Jewish State. before us. Therefore, until we begin to nated someone who could effectively That is how Assad continues to mas- take some positive steps in that direc- promote U.S. initiatives there. Unfor- sacre his own people with weapons tion, I will not be able to support tunately, Ms. Power is not such a built in and supplied by the Russians. Obama administration nominees who nominee. More than six decades after its cre- have not committed to significant re- It is for these reasons that I oppose ation, we still hope for a United Na- form of the United Nations. Samantha Power’s nomination as the tions with resolve, a United Nations Ms. Power has failed to make such a U.S. Ambassador to the United Na- that acts with effectiveness and pur- commitment. Therefore, that is why I tions.∑ pose. Sadly, the United Nations’ per- am voting against her nomination to Mr. RUBIO. I yield back the balance sistent ethics and accountability prob- be our next Ambassador to the United of the time available to the opposition. lems are limiting its role. Until the or- Nations. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ganization addresses these important ∑ Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, I wish to objection, it is so ordered. issues, it will continue to be ineffective express my opposition to the nomina- The Senator from New Jersey. and often irrelevant. tion of Samantha Power to be U.S. Am- Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. President, I Americans should care about this bassador to the United Nations. rise to speak on behalf of Samantha more than any other people because we As you know, I am very interested in Power’s nomination to be the Ambas- shoulder the primary fiscal burden of the ability of our American oil and gas sador to the United Nations. the United Nations’ budget, and our pa- industry to compete for business in the As I said in the Senate Foreign Rela- tience is not limitless. We don’t believe country of Myanmar as soon as pos- tions Committee, which I chaired, on in continuing to throw money at pro- sible. By virtually every international Ms. Power, her appointment as Ambas- grams and projects that fail to accom- standard, the U.S. oil and gas industry sador to the United Nations has come plish their objectives. is the world leader in technical innova- with much fanfare and with some criti- So my hope with the legislation I tion. It is my understanding, however, cism—which, at the end of the day, filed is to provide an incentive for the that Ms. Power, as one of the Obama means she must be doing something United Nations and the President and administration’s point persons in pur- right. In that regard, as I listen to my our Ambassador in New York to mod- suing a liberal international agenda at- colleague member of the committee ex- ernize that international body along a tempted to ’carve out’ the American press his reservations and his opposi- spirit of transparency, respect for basic petroleum industry from doing busi- tion to Ms. Power, I think we have to human freedoms, and effective non- ness in Myanmar when the United have some context. proliferation. This legislation would States suspended economic sanctions When she responded: The United also attempt to address the anti-Se- against this country last year. Fortu- States is the greatest country in the mitic attitudes that have become so nately, wiser powers within the execu- world and I will not apologize for it, it prevalent in certain corners of the tive branch prevented such a carve out was her way of rejecting any character- United Nations and seriously diminish from occurring, and now the American ization of statements that she made in the effectiveness and credibility of the petroleum industry can compete with the past. It was very clear to me. I entire U.N. system. those companies from the European want a U.N. ambassador sitting in At the core of these reforms that I Union, China and Russia, which are al- front of the world who considers the proposed is an effort to instill a sense ready there. Clearly, this carve out United States the greatest country in of transparency and competition at the strategy would have been a strategic the world and who will not apologize United Nations by its adoption of a mistake, and it has led me to question for the United States before that world budgetary model that relies mostly on seriously Samantha Power’s ability to body. She made it very clear that is ex- voluntary contributions. This legisla- represent adequately U.S. national in- actly what she intends to do. tion would also strengthen the inter- terests and security needs at the On accountability, we cannot achieve national standing of human rights by United Nations. I believe that Amer- accountability at the United Nations if reforming the U.N. Human Rights ican companies, and especially our oil we do not have a U.N. Ambassador Council in a way that would deny and gas companies, can play positive there to lead the effort on account- membership to nations under U.N. roles in the democratic transition in ability. On those questions where she sanctions, designated by our Depart- Myanmar by demonstrating high was asked by several members: Are you ment of State as state sponsors of ter- standards of responsible business con- committed to making the United Na- rorism or failing to take measures to duct and transparency, including re- tions a more accountable organization, combat and end the despicable practice spect for labor and human rights. Ms. not only did she say yes several times, of human trafficking. Other provisions Power’s inability to recognize this fact in the affirmative, but she gave exam- of the bill seek meaningful reforms at is very troubling. ples of how that accountability can be the U.N. Relief and Work Agency that In addition, I find her position on achieved. We need an Ambassador to provides assistance to Palestinian refu- Israeli-Palestinian relations of great pursue accountability at the United gees of the 1948 Arab-Israli conflict. concern. Israel is our friend and the Nations. This legislation is needed because the sole democracy in the Middle East. It Finally, I agree with my colleague structure and bureaucratic culture of is a nation that we should support and that when America fails to lead in the organization often makes it impos- promote in a region that is torn by vio- some critical times, we leave a void in sible or, at best, downright difficult to lence and conflict. Samantha Power the world. But we cannot lead if we do achieve meaningful reforms. does not see it this way. Rather, she not have a U.N. Ambassador raising

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Whatever my forward to her fulfillment of that com- perspective from the United Nations on the colleagues might think about her nom- mitment. important issues of Arab-Israeli peace as ination, I don’t believe anyone can At the end of day, it is fitting that well as the host of other issues which are question her considerable credentials someone with Ms. Power’s background constantly part of United State’s policy in or her years of service. Certainly, no represent American interests and dealing with the world community through one can question her willingness to American values at the United Na- and with the United Nations. The administration will benefit from her speak her mind, especially her willing- tions. In the words of the U.N. Pre- amble, it was created ‘‘to reaffirm faith perspective; if confirmed, her experience will ness to speak out on human rights allow her to be an effective leader beginning issues around the world. in fundamental human rights, in the on her first day. As a war correspondent in Bosnia, in dignity and worth of the human per- We believe that the Senate should confirm the former Yugoslavia, Rwanda, and son, in the equal rights of men and Samantha Power as soon as possible because Sudan, she has, as she said in her Pul- women and of nations large and small. in this time of opportunity and challenge we itzer Prize-winning book, seen ‘‘evil at ... ’’ need to have the position of US representa- Who better than Samantha Power, a tive at the UN in New York filled and oper- its worst.’’ ating—advocating for US interests—at the Ms. Power has built a career and a recognized advocate for the funda- mental rights of every human being, to earliest possible time. reputation as one of the Nation’s most We would be most grateful if you would principled voices against all human be our ambassador to the United Na- ask your staff to insure that this letter is rights violations and crimes against tions? If confirmed, her focus will, of made available to all the members of the humanity. I know that voice will be course, be on the crisis du jour: the Committee of Foreign Relations. heard around the world should we con- Middle East, Syria, Iran, North Korea, With warm regards and respect, MADELEINE ALBRIGHT. firm her. Afghanistan, Pakistan, and others, and the nature of nations that emerge from JOHN DANFORTH. While some of us may not agree with DONALD MCHENRY. everything she has written and said the Arab spring. But I know while she is meeting those challenges, she will EDWARD PERKINS. during her extensive career as a jour- THOMAS R. PICKERING. also be engaged on human rights nalist and foreign policy professional, BILL RICHARDSON. around the world: on freedom of expres- she has been a tireless defender of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- sion in Latin America; on fighting human rights, and she has seen the ator from Virginia. tragedy of human suffering from the HIV-AIDS, malaria, and polio in Afri- Mr. KAINE. Mr. President, I also rise frontlines firsthand, and it has given ca; on the status of talks to resolve the to support the nomination of her a unique perspective. 66-year-old question of Cyprus; on Samantha Power to be our Ambassador In her role at the National Security women’s rights in Pakistan and labor at the United Nations. Within the last Council, she was clearly involved with rights in Bangladesh and human rights month I had a unique opportunity as in Sri Lanka. U.S. policy toward the United Nations. the junior member of the committee Ms. Power, during her nomination She knows the United Nation’s that my friend Chairman MENENDEZ process, has repeatedly expressed strengths, its weaknesses, and how it steadfast support for the State of Israel chairs, as the head of Foreign Rela- operates. At the end of the day the during her hearing, in her testimony, tions, to spend the day at the United United States needs a representative at and individually to several members of Nations and learn about it from then- the United Nations who will uphold the committee, including myself as Ambassador Rice. I left that day with a American values, promote human chair. She has promised to stand up for couple of reactions: first, very proud to rights, secure our interests and the in- Israel at the United Nations, and I be an American, and, second, concerned terests of our national security. I have know she will. about the challenges the institution every confidence in Samantha Power’s I ask unanimous consent that a let- faces. ability to do exactly that, and I urge ter to the committee in support of Ms. First, on the proud to be American, I my colleagues to join me in supporting Power from six bipartisan former Am- think it is important for us to realize, her nomination. bassadors to the United Nations be for whatever its flaws, the United Na- Personally, I am incredibly appre- printed in the RECORD, calling on the tions would not exist if it were not for ciative of the principled positions she Senate to confirm her as soon as pos- this country. It is a quintessential has taken on the Armenian genocide, sible in this time of opportunity, to American idea to pull together an in- her belief that we should use the les- have a U.S. representative in New York stitution that tries to build peace, that sons of what clearly was an atrocity of advocating for American interests. I tries to solve hunger, that tries to historic proportions to prevent future urge my colleagues to support this solve global health needs. The idea crimes against humanity is a view con- qualified, experienced nominee. I know first gained force through the efforts of sistent with my own and which is sup- she will serve the Nation well. American President and Virginian ported by her role in the President’s There being no objection, the mate- Woodrow Wilson who won the Nobel Atrocities Prevention Board. I agree rial was ordered to be printed in the prize for trying to get the League of we must acknowledge the past, study RECORD, as follows: Nations going at the end of World War how and why atrocities happen, if we Hon. ROBERT MENENDEZ, 1. That league lasted for 20 years and are ever to give true meaning to the Chairman, Senate Foreign Relations Committee, collapsed, for many reasons, including phrase ‘‘Never again.’’ The Capitol, Washington, DC. the lack of participation in the United As the son of immigrants from Cuba, DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: As former U.S. am- States in the global effort. But the idea I personally appreciate her commit- bassadors to the United Nations in New did not die. The American idea stayed ment to exposing Cuba’s total dis- York, we are writing in support of Samantha alive, and in 1939 the State Depart- regard for human and civil rights, and Power’s nomination as U.S. ambassador and representative to the United Nations. We be- ment, within 2 years after the collapse I respect her for not idealizing the lieve she is eminently qualified for the role of the league, started to work on the harsh realities of communism in Cuba. and if confirmed she will effectively promote next version. FDR worked on it during I know from the conversation we had U.S. values and interests. his entire Presidency and was sched- in my office, she appreciates the suf- She has long been a champion of human uled to have the first conference on the fering of the Cuban people—the tor- rights and an advocate for American leader- United Nations 2 weeks after his un- ture, abuse, detention, and ship around the world. As a Pulitzer Prize winner, university teacher, senior member of timely death in 1945. abridgement of the civil and human the National Security staff at the White The second decision made by Presi- rights of those who voice their dissent House, and journalist, she has the knowledge dent Truman in 1945—the first was to under the Castro regime. I welcome her base effectively and efficiently to promote keep FDR’s Cabinet—was he was posed commitment to reach out to Rosa U.S. interests at the U.N. with this: After FDR’s death, we can

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Are there any other Senators in Ever since its start, in funding and beyond, and she helped spearhead the the Chamber desiring to vote? support, through good times and bad, creation of new tools for genocide pre- The result was announced—yeas 87, through controversies Senator RUBIO vention and she led the administra- nays 10, as follows: described on the floor, this United Na- tion’s efforts to combat human traf- [Rollcall Vote No. 200 Ex.] ficking, all values of which we can be tions has worked hard to do good, YEAS—87 worked hard to achieve an ideal that proud if they would be on display at Alexander Fischer Mikulski may be impossible to achieve. It is a the United Nations. Ayotte Flake Moran tribute to the U.S. role as a global I said during her hearing the one Baldwin Franken Murkowski leader that the United Nations exists thing that made me scratch my head a Baucus Gillibrand Murphy today. bit about her when I heard she was Begich Graham Murray Bennet Grassley Nelson I was also struck again by many of nominated is I think of her primarily Blumenthal Hagan Portman the challenges—the challenges of a as a very blunt and outspoken person, Blunt Harkin Pryor tough globe, the challenges of U.N. and blunt and outspoken is not always Boozman Hatch Reed problems in the ethics and finance the best job description of a diplomat. Boxer Heinrich Reid Brown Heitkamp Risch area, the challenges that confuse many But in the case of the United Nations, Burr Hirono Roberts Americans as we look at the U.N., prin- with the challenges there, the chal- Cantwell Hoeven Rockefeller cipally those referred to by my col- lenges in the needed financial reform, Cardin Isakson Sanders Carper Johanns Schatz league Senator MENENDEZ, a history of the challenges in the need to push back Casey Johnson (SD) Schumer anti-Semitism at the U.N. that con- against some instances of anti-Semi- Chambliss Johnson (WI) Sessions fuses us as we watch it. tism, the challenges of ethics and other Chiesa Kaine Shaheen What are we to do with this institu- issues, we need blunt and outspoken at Coats King Stabenow Coburn Kirk Tester tion that we birthed, more than any the United Nation. We don’t need Cochran Klobuchar Thune other nation, that still offers great vague and ambiguous. We need the Collins Leahy Toomey hope and service every day, yet still kind of strong leadership that Coons Levin Udall (CO) Corker Manchin Udall (NM) needs significant change? I think what Samantha Power would provide. Cornyn Markey Warner we should do is put a strong person in I think of many United Nations Am- Crapo McCaskill Warren to be U.S. Ambassador, and Samantha bassadors. It has been an ‘‘A’’ list of Donnelly McConnell Whitehouse Power is that individual. She has the people from Henry Cabot Lodge to Durbin Menendez Wicker Feinstein Merkley Wyden strength to tackle the challenges that President George H.W. Bush before he need tackling at the U.N. She has had was President to Bill Richardson and NAYS—10 the career, as described by earlier Andrew Young. We can think of many. Barrasso Lee Shelby speakers, as a war correspondent, a But the two I think of most—I guess I Cruz Paul Vitter Enzi Rubio writer, somebody who snuck across think of them because they are Irish Heller Scott borders to take photos of atrocities in Americans—when I think of Samantha Darfur and then bring them to the at- Power is Daniel Moynihan and Jeane NOT VOTING—3 tention of the world. Her writings and Kirkpatrick, strong United Nations Inhofe Landrieu McCain her activism have inspired generations Ambassadors who stood proudly for the The nomination was confirmed. of activists around the world to take values of this country, who gave no The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under up the cause of human rights. quarter, who were good diplomats but the previous order, the motion to re- She has been the President’s senior did not hesitate to call the truth when- consider is considered made and laid adviser on matters in the United Na- ever and wherever they saw it. I think upon the table. tions in the last 4 years. To focus on Samantha Power will do the same, and The President will be immediately this issue, here is what Samantha that I is why I support her nomination. notified of the Senate’s action. Power has done in that role to help I yield the floor. f deal with this issue of anti-Semitism Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. President, I ap- at the U.N. and the double standard in preciate the remarks of my distin- LEGISLATIVE SESSION the treatment of Israel. She worked to guished colleague from Virginia. He is The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ensure the closest possible cooperation a very thoughtful member of the com- ate will resume legislative session. between the United States and Israel mittee. I appreciate his remarks on be- f at the U.N., where she championed ef- half of Ms. Power. forts to stand up against attempts to With that, I yield all remaining time. PROMOTING ENERGY SAVINGS IN delegitimize Israel. She was key to the I ask for the yeas and nays. RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS AND decision of the United States to boy- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without INDUSTRY—MOTION TO PROCEED cott the deeply flawed ‘‘Durban II’’ objection, it is so ordered. Mr. REID. Mr. President, I move to Is there a sufficient second? proceed to Calendar No. 154, S. 1392. conference in 2009, which turned into There appears to be a sufficient sec- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The an event to criticize Israel. She helped ond. mobilize efforts for the U.N. sanctions There is a sufficient second. clerk will report the motion. against Iran. She has challenged unfair The question is, Shall the Senate ad- The assistant legislative clerk read treatment of Israel by U.N. bodies, in- vise and consent to the nomination of as follows: cluding the one-sided Goldstone Re- Samantha Power, of Massachusetts, to Motion to proceed to Calendar No. 154 (S. port, and efforts to single out Israel in be the Representative of the United 1392), a bill to promote energy savings in res- the Security Council after the Turkish States of America to the United Na- idential buildings and industry, and for other purposes. flotilla incident, and she opposed the tions, with the rank and status of Am- unilateral moves in the U.N. by the bassador Extraordinary and Pleni- Mr. REID. I note the absence of a Palestinians that could undermine potentiary, and the Representative of quorum. prospects for a negotiated peace agree- the United States of America in the Se- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ment between Palestine and Israel, and curity Council of the United Nations? clerk will call the roll. how hopeful we are at the events this The clerk will call the roll. The assistant legislative clerk pro- week, and we pray it goes forward and The legislative clerk called the roll. ceeded to call the roll. finds positive possibility. This is the Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- activity she has had helping the U.N. Senator from Louisiana (Ms. LAN- imous consent that the order for the while she was not the U.N. Ambas- DRIEU) is necessarily absent. quorum call be rescinded.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:44 Aug 02, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G01AU6.076 S01AUPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with SENATE S6162 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE August 1, 2013 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without lot of work, and it has turned out quite subsidy was fully and immediately objection, it is so ordered. well. None of us got what we wanted, eliminated in the most recent Senate- f but we all got something. I appreciate passed farm bill? the cooperation of Democrats and Re- Ms. STABENOW. I thank my col- PROVIDING FOR A CONDITIONAL publicans this afternoon. It is always league from Arizona for his passion on ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF during the last few hours before a re- this issue. THE SENATE AND ADJOURN- cess that problems come up, and this is Yes, it has been my goal from the be- MENT OF THE HOUSE OF REP- an adjournment, so it is even more dif- ginning of this farm bill process to end RESENTATIVES ficult. So I am grateful to everyone for unnecessary subsidies and to clean up Mr. REID. Mr. President, I now ask their participation and their coopera- areas of waste, fraud, and abuse start- unanimous consent that the Senate tion. ing with the direct payment program. proceed to S. Con. Res. 22. As for Senator GRASSLEY, he has left The program is indefensible in this cur- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The the floor, but I wish to express my ap- rent budget climate. It makes abso- clerk will report the concurrent resolu- preciation to him. He had an issue that lutely no sense to pay farmers when tion by title. took us a while to work through, and it they don’t suffer a loss and to pay peo- The assistant legislative clerk read all worked out for the better for not ple who aren’t even farming. as follows: only he and Senator LEAHY but, most That is also why we included the A concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 22) importantly, for our staff. strongest reforms to the commodity providing for a conditional adjournment or Mr. FLAKE. Mr. President, I ask programs in the history of the farm recess of the Senate and an adjournment of unanimous consent to enter into a col- bill, eliminating payments to people the House of Representatives. loquy with Senator STABENOW. who are not farming and tightening the There being no objection, the Senate The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without AGI requirements and the amount any proceeded to consider the concurrent objection, it is so ordered. single farmer can receive. resolution. THE FARM BILL We even have reformed the crop in- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- Mr. FLAKE. Mr. President, as the surance program. The No. 1 thing we imous consent that the concurrent res- two Chambers prepare to go to con- have heard from listening to farmers olution be agreed to and the motion to ference on the farm bill, I rise to re- all across this country is that they reconsider be laid upon the table with quest a commitment from the distin- need market-based risk management no intervening action or debate. guished chairwoman of the Senate Ag- tools. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without riculture Committee to protect the Farming is an extremely risky busi- objection, it is so ordered. Senate farm bill’s vital provision to ness. Farmers plant seeds in the spring The concurrent resolution (S. Con. end direct payments outright. and hope that by the time the harvest Res. 22) was agreed to, as follows: While I commend the chairwoman for rolls around there will have been S. CON. RES. 22 her leadership in facilitating the full enough rain and the right tempera- Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- and immediate elimination of direct tures to give them a good crop. That is resentatives concurring), That when the Sen- payments in the Senate-passed farm why we strengthened crop insurance ate recesses or adjourns on any day from bill, many of my colleagues may be and made that available to farmers Thursday, August 1, 2013, through Sunday, surprised to learn that section 1101 of growing different kinds of crops—be- August 11, 2013, on a motion offered pursuant the House-passed farm bill contains a cause we want farmers to have skin in to this concurrent resolution by its Majority the game. As I have always said, that Leader or his designee, it stand recessed or carve-out that would actually continue adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, Au- direct payments to cotton farmers at a is about farmers paying a bill for crop gust 12, 2013, or such other time on that day rate of 70 percent in 2014 and a rate of insurance, not getting a check from as may be specified by its Majority Leader or 60 percent in 2015. the direct payment program. his designee in the motion to recess or ad- According to the Congressional Budg- Mr. FLAKE. To the chairwoman’s journ; and that when the Senate recesses or et Office, this House-passed extension credit, the Committee on Agriculture, adjourns on Monday, August 12, 2013, it stand of direct payments would cost tax- Nutrition, and Forestry has main- adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, Sep- payers an estimated $823 million. tained a sustained effort to eliminate tember 9, 2013, or such other time on that Already a poster child for Federal direct payments. In fact, between the day as may be specified by its Majority Leader or his designee, or until the time of largesse, direct payments have more 2012 and 2013 Senate farm bills and the any reassembly pursuant to section 2 of this recently become synonymous with majority’s sequester replacement legis- concurrent resolution, whichever occurs waste, fraud, and abuse. As the Wash- lation, 76 current Members of the Sen- first; and that when the House adjourns on ington Post put it, recent analyses of ate—76 current Members of the Sen- any legislative day from Friday, August 2, the program have found that it sub- ate—have voted for the full and imme- 2013, through Friday, September 6, 2013, on a sidizes people who aren’t really farm- diate elimination of direct payments. motion offered pursuant to this concurrent ing: the idle, the urban, and, occasion- Does the chairwoman agree that even resolution by its Majority Leader or his des- ally, the dead. the limited $823 million extension of di- ignee, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Investigations have uncovered tax- Monday, September 9, 2013, or until the time rect payments found in the House- of any reassembly pursuant to section 2 of payer-backed direct payments being passed bill would be at odds with the this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs paid to billionaires, to New York City recorded votes of a supermajority of first. condo dwellers, and to nonfarming the Senate? SEC. 2. The Majority Leader of the Senate homeowners who happen to live on Ms. STABENOW. My friend from Ari- and the Speaker of the House, or their re- former farmlands. zona is correct. The Senate has repeat- spective designees, acting jointly after con- Direct payments have also been the edly voted to end direct payments. sultation with the Minority Leader of the target of a series of scathing reports Mr. FLAKE. To that end, I respect- Senate and the Minority Leader of the published by the GAO, the most recent fully request that the distinguished House, shall notify the Members of the Sen- ate and House, respectively, to reassemble at of which went so far as to question the chairwoman make a commitment that such place and time as they may designate purpose and need for direct payments, she will protect the Senate’s vital pro- if, in their opinion, the public interest shall stating that they did not ‘‘align with vision and work to ensure that any warrant it. principles significant to integrity, ef- conference report brought before the f fectiveness, and efficiency in farm bill Senate achieves a full and immediate programs.’’ The report went on to rec- elimination of direct payments. PROMOTING ENERGY SAVINGS IN ommend that Congress consider elimi- Ms. STABENOW. Yes, that is my in- RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS AND nating direct payments outright. tension. I strongly agree we should not INDUSTRY—MOTION TO PRO- I ask the distinguished chairwoman, be spending taxpayer dollars to fund CEED—Continued was the unsustainable cost and the pat- these direct payment subsidies, and I EXPRESSING GRATITUDE FOR COOPERATION tern of waste, fraud, and abuse associ- will do everything I can to make sure Mr. REID. Mr. President, for this ses- ated with direct payments the impetus the conference committee adopts the sion, this work period, we have done a for the chairwoman to ensure that this Senate version on this issue.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:44 Aug 02, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G01AU6.081 S01AUPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with SENATE August 1, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6163 I would also say to my friend from designees prior to votes in relation to in America; TIGER grants so that com- Arizona that if we do not get the farm the motions; further, that no amend- munities can build the roads they need; bill signed into law by September 30, ments be in order to either of the mo- money to rebuild bridges that are fall- then direct payments are scheduled to tions prior to the votes; all of the ing down; airports in Massachusetts, Il- continue. So I hope we can count on above occurring with no intervening linois, and Florida. It has the Housing the Senator’s support to make sure we action or debate. and Urban Development Program in it can pass the farm bill in time and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there as well, housing for poor people, hous- eliminate direct payments. objection? ing for veterans. Mr. FLAKE. I thank the chairwoman The Senator from Florida. Well, it came to a procedural vote for her commitment. To be frank, I be- Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, reserving today on the floor. It was a dramatic lieve the Senate farm bill leaves much the right to object, I would ask the moment. The Senator from Maine, the to be desired. In fact, to gain my sup- Senator from Illinois if he would con- Republican Senator who has worked on port, the farm bill will need to undergo sent to a modification of his request this for so long, stood and begged her dramatic changes to reduce the tax- that it not be in order for the Senate to colleagues on the Republican side to payer cost of Federal crop insurance, consider a conference report that in- join her in moving this bill forward. remove market-distorting price sup- cludes reconciliation instructions to She put in a lot of work, and she went ports, and limit the scope of the Fed- raise the debt limit. through this long list of 85 different eral Government in U.S. agriculture. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Does the amendments that have been considered That said, the chairwoman is right to Senator so modify his request? on this bill, how everybody has had point out that as uncertainty con- Mr. DURBIN. I object. their chance if they wanted to change tinues to surround the farm bill, Con- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- it. Senator MURRAY of Washington said gress appears poised to pass yet an- tion to the modification has been the same thing. other extension of the 2008 farm bill heard. Then the Republican leader Senator and, in turn, continue direct payments. Is there objection to the original re- MCCONNELL came to the floor and said: With regard to direct payments, such quest? I am asking all the Republicans to vote an outcome would be a costly regres- Mr. RUBIO. I object. no. Vote no because we have not sion in light of the Senate’s bipartisan The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- reached an agreement on the budget efforts to eliminate this multibillion- tion is heard. resolution; we have not reached an dollar subsidy. The Senator from Illinois. agreement on the total amount of After 17 years, three extensions, and Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I am money we will spend next year. more than $92 billion paid out, it is sorry we are ending this session and So they all voted no—all except Sen- time for direct payments to come to a going home for August with this. This ator COLLINS. Every one of them voted full and immediate end. On this point, is an attempt to go to a conference no because we did not have an agree- the chairwoman and I are in full agree- committee with the House of Rep- ment on the budget resolution. ment. resentatives to agree on how much So I just came to the floor and said: To that end, the chairwoman has my money we as a government will spend Why don’t we sit down and try to reach commitment to do everything I can to next year. an agreement on the budget resolu- ensure that any legislation that should Each Chamber has passed a budget tion? And a Republican Senator said: come before the Senate containing an resolution. The Senate passed one. The No, I object to that. extension of direct payments will be House passed one. The basic constitu- Where does that leave us? They will met with my fierce opposition. tional approach to this is to bring the not pass the bills—appropriations I thank the chairwoman again for her two together, work out our differences. bills—for something as basic as trans- commitment and for her attention to This is, in fact, the 18th time we have portation and infrastructure because these concerns. asked the Republicans for their con- we do not have an agreement on a Mr. President, I yield the floor. sent to go to this conference com- budget resolution, and they will not Ms. STABENOW. Mr. President, I mittee to resolve the differences be- give their consent for us to sit down thank my colleagues who have been pa- tween the House and the Senate and and agree on a budget resolution. tiently waiting. I know there are many the 18th time that a Republican Sen- The games politicians play. When we Members who wish to speak. ator has stood and objected. had this press conference outside, there I thank my colleague from Arizona. We have heard speech after speech were people from the construction in- Mr. FLAKE. I thank my colleague as about how bad it was that the Senate dustry—iron workers, transportation well. never passed a budget resolution. I bet workers, some of them in hard hats— The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- you heard it too. So we passed one. We and one of them got up to the micro- ator from Illinois. did not get any help from the Repub- phone and said: I don’t know what is UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST—H. CON. RES. 25 licans in passing it, but we passed it. going on inside those rooms with all Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask Then, when it came time to try to that wrestling, but we need more jobs unanimous consent that the Senate work out our differences with the in America. Why can’t you pass a bill proceed to the consideration of Cal- House of Representatives, Republican to create more jobs in America? endar No. 33, H. Con. Res. 25; that the Senator after Republican Senator I think most Americans, wherever amendment which is at the desk, the stood and said: No, we do not want to they live, would agree with that iron- text of S. Con. Res. 8, the budget reso- meet with the House of Representa- worker. Most of them would not under- lution passed by the Senate, be in- tives, even though it has a Republican stand what just happened today—how serted in lieu thereof; that H. Con. Res. majority. the Republicans, except for one, all 25, as amended, be agreed to; the mo- Well, what difference does it make if voted against that bill for transpor- tion to reconsider be considered made we agree on this number? Can life go tation, saying we had not reached an and laid upon the table; that the Sen- on? It makes a big difference. You see, agreement on how much we were going ate insist on its amendment, request a earlier this afternoon we had this bill to spend, and then they turned around conference with the House on the dis- on the floor, S. 1243. It is a bill for the and objected when we came forward agreeing votes of the two Houses; and Departments of Transportation and and said: Then let’s try to reach an the chair be authorized to appoint con- Housing and Urban Development. Sen- agreement. They objected. You just ferees on the part of the Senate; that ator PATTY MURRAY of Washington heard it on the floor. following the authorization, two mo- chairs that appropriations sub- I respect my colleague from Florida. tions to instruct conferees be in order committee. Senator SUSAN COLLINS of And do you know the reason for the ob- from each side: motion to instruct rel- Maine is her vice chairman on the Re- jection? He is afraid we may resolve ative to the debt limit and motion to publican side. They worked long and the issue about our debt ceiling. Do instruct relative to taxes/revenue; that hard on this bill. you know what the debt ceiling is? The there be 2 hours of debate equally di- It is a $54 billion bill. It pays for the debt ceiling is America’s mortgage. vided between the two leaders or their basics when it comes to transportation When we vote for spending bills, we

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I hope it Government can best help them to be- If we fail to enact a debt ceiling at will have support from both sides of come more energy efficient, save the end of this year, America will de- the aisle, and I know it has support on money, and create more jobs by rein- fault on its debt for the first time in both sides of the Capitol. It is going to vesting in their businesses and commu- history. The economic recovery we are help job creators all over the country. nities. seeing now will disappear. Jobs will be It is the right thing to do. Here is a brief overview of what the lost. Businesses are going to contract, On this side of the aisle, we focused a legislation does. some will fail. It is totally irrespon- lot on an ‘‘all of the above’’ energy First, it helps manufacturers by re- sible to say: I just hope we never ex- strategy. We believe we ought to be forming what is called the Advanced tend that debt ceiling. producing more energy, particularly Manufacturing Office. This is an office We need to do that. We did it 16 times domestic sources of energy in the at the Department of Energy. We need under President Ronald Reagan—16 dif- ground in America, and I support that to provide clear guidance to this office ferent times under President Reagan. strongly. We also, though, talk about that its responsibilities ought to in- This is not a Democratic or Republican embracing smart, economically viable clude and ought to be prioritized to issue. It is an issue of responsibility policies that let us use less energy. So help manufacturers develop energy- and fiscal responsibility. it is producing more and using less. saving technology for their businesses. I am saddened that we had such a There is a lot of focus on producing Frankly, they have gotten a little bit good run for 2 weeks where we were more but less on this part about using off track and have focused more on working together and we end on such a less, and that is what this bill does. helping manufacturers of clean energy, sour note. I am saddened we could not It is supported by more than 250 busi- which other Departments and agencies pass this good, basic bill—a bill which nesses, trade associations, advocacy do, including at DOE. This office ought had bipartisan support coming out of groups—the National Association of to be focused on energy-saving tech- the committee. I am saddened that the Manufacturers, the Sierra Club, the Al- nology. Senator from Maine was the only Re- liance to Save Energy, the U.S. Cham- It also requires the Department of publican Senator who would vote for ber of Commerce—so it is a group that Energy to assist with on-site efficiency this bill today. And I am saddened that does not normally come together to assessments for manufacturers. It fa- we will end this session with an objec- support legislation. They like this bill cilitates the already existing efforts of tion to the House and Senate trying to because, again, it has these benefits for companies around the country to im- sit down together and work out their the environment, but also benefits for plement cost-saving energy efficiency differences. the economy and for our energy policy policies by streamlining the way the If you wonder why the approval rat- in this country. government agencies in this area work ing of Congress is at rock bottom, I am It passed the Energy Committee with together. afraid we have seen today in the pro- a strong bipartisan vote of 19 to 3. Sim- It increases partnerships with Na- ceedings of the Senate exactly why ply put, Senator SHAHEEN and I have a tional Labs—the National Labora- that is the case. bill that I think makes good environ- tories, which are a great source of re- I yield the floor. mental sense. It makes good economic search and technology—and energy The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- sense, and it makes good energy sense. service and technology providers to- ator from New Hampshire. I have visited with businesses and job gether to leverage private sector exper- Mrs. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, I rise creators all over Ohio, and they tell me tise toward energy efficiency goals. this afternoon to discuss the Energy pretty much the same thing. They are The legislation also strengthens Savings and Industrial Competitive- competing in a global marketplace. model building codes, so that builders ness Act, which is also known as Sha- They are competing with companies in in States that choose to adopt them heen-Portman. I am very pleased to be Indiana but also in India, and their will have the most up-to-date energy- here with my cosponsor Senator ROB ability to compete depends on their efficient building codes that are avail- PORTMAN. He has been a partner in de- costs. They go up against companies able—again, no mandates, but best veloping this legislation. I thank him and countries where the cost to practices. for being such a great partner and be- produce goods tends to be lower. We It also establishes university-based cause he has to go catch a flight, I am are never going to compete on wages in building training and assessment cen- going to defer, yield to him for his re- developing countries, nor should we. ters, building on existing industrial as- marks, if I could. I will yield to him for We are not going to be able to reduce sessment centers located around the a question so he can speak to this bill the quality of our goods, nor should we. country. We have one in Dayton, OH, and get to his flight on time. We want to be sure we are not cutting that does a great job. We want to make Mr. PORTMAN. I thank the Senator corners. sure they can also do energy efficiency for yielding. I appreciate that and I One thing we can do is reduce the work. will yield back to her in a moment. costs to our manufacturers on energy These centers will help train the next First, I want to say that I appreciate because it is a big input, particularly generation of workers in energy-effi- her working with me over the last cou- with heavy manufacturing. This en- cient commercial design and oper- ple years on this legislation. This is ables us to do that through energy effi- ations through this legislation. Not the kind of legislation we ought to be ciency technologies. only will these programs save energy doing around here because it has a lot What we can do as the Federal Gov- but they also help provide our students of benefits. It reduces our trade deficit. ernment—through research, through and unemployed workers with the It helps encourage job creation. It ac- disseminating best practices, through skills they need to compete in what tually makes our environment cleaner. supporting skills training—is help the can be a growing field, which is the en- I think it can be helpful in a renais- private sector develop the energy effi- ergy efficiency field. sance to our manufacturing in Amer- ciency techniques of the future. We can Again, this bill is not about forcing ica. It is called the Energy Savings and make it easier for them to use effi- companies to become more energy effi- Industrial Competitiveness Act. ciency tools to reduce their costs, cient or imposing mandates, it is about I also want to thank the ranking which enables them to put those sav- giving these companies the help they member and chair of the Senate En- ings toward expanding their companies are asking for. We can do that at no ad- ergy Committee—that is Senator and hiring more people. ditional expense to the taxpayer be- WYDEN and Senator MURKOWSKI—for The proposals contained in the bill cause the cost of this legislation under their consistent support of this legisla- are commonsense reforms we have our bill is fully offset.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:44 Aug 02, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G01AU6.084 S01AUPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with SENATE August 1, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6165 In fact, I believe this bill will save our environment. As Senator PORTMAN dealership in New Hampshire. It is the the American people a bunch of money. said, a study by experts at the Amer- first Toyota auto dealership that is Why? Because the legislation takes on ican Council for an Energy-Efficient LEED certified in New England, which the largest user of energy in the world. Economy found that last year’s version I know the Presiding Officer will appre- That is the U.S. Government. The Fed- would have saved consumers $4 billion. ciate, being from the neighboring State eral Government needs to practice This may be a little hard to read on the of Massachusetts. They have imple- what it preaches. By requiring it in chart, but you can see it reduces en- mented a number of effective energy- this bill to adopt energy-saving tech- ergy costs. In doing so, it saves con- efficient initiatives to cut their energy niques that make its operations more sumers $4 billion a year. It would cre- cost, including the installation of solar efficient and less wasteful, we are ate about 80,000 jobs, if it were passed, panels, efficient lighting, and an im- doing just that. by 2020. It would also be the equivalent pressive energy dashboard to monitor The bill directs DOE to issue rec- of taking 5 million cars off the road. energy use throughout their entire ommendations that employ energy effi- The United States needs a com- service. Their customers can come in, ciency on everything from computer prehensive national energy policy. We they can touch this interactive dash- hardware to operation and mainte- are too dependent on foreign oil. We board, they can see what is going on nance processes, energy efficiency soft- are overly reliant on an outdated en- throughout the physical plant. ware, power management tools. It also ergy infrastructure. We need to utilize I have also visited some great New takes commonsense steps toward al- a wide range of energy sources, includ- Hampshire companies that also are lowing the General Services Adminis- ing natural gas, oil, nuclear, and re- producing energy-efficient technology. tration to update building designs that newable such as wind, biomass, and We have a company in New Hampshire are out. Some of them have been out solar. called Warner Power, which has made there for years. They have developed But we cannot just focus on the sup- the first breakthrough in transformers these designs over time. They are going ply side. We also need to think about in over 100 years. Studies show that in- to be permitted finally to update these how we consume the energy once we efficiency in transformers results in a efficiency standards, again with the have it. Efficiency is the cheapest, loss of about 5 percent of all electricity latest energy efficiency technology. fastest way to reduce our energy use. generated in the United States. With The government has been looking for Energy-saving techniques and tech- the wide-scale use of Warner Power’s places to tighten its belt. This is cer- nologies lower costs, they free up cap- innovation, the Hexaformer, and their tainly one. Energy efficiency is a darn ital that allows businesses to expand control system technology, the com- good place to start. and create jobs and allows our econ- pany estimates that 1.5 percent of all All this adds up to a piece of legisla- omy to grow. We can start by improv- transformer energy losses could be tion that Americans across the spec- ing our efficiency now by installing eliminated. This would save the coun- trum can support. It is fully offset, ready and proven technologies, things try 60 terawatts of electricity a year. contains no mandates on the private such as modern heating and cooling That is equal to about five times New sector, and requires the Federal Gov- systems, smart meters, computer-con- Hampshire’s entire annual electricity ernment to become more efficient. trolled thermostats, and lower energy consumption. So energy efficiency is According to a recent study of our lighting, to name a few. an excellent example of a bipartisan legislation and its impact, by 2020, There are substantial opportunities and affordable approach that can im- using the tools of Shaheen-Portman, that exist across all sectors of our mediately grow our economy and im- the private sector can create 80,000 new economy to conserve energy, to create prove our energy security. jobs, lower CO2 emissions by the equiv- good-paying private sector jobs. In In addition to being affordable, effi- alent of taking 5 million cars off the fact, there are countless examples of ciency is widely supported because its road, and save consumers $4 billion a energy efficiency success stories in the benefits are not confined to a certain year in reduced energy costs. A vote on private sector that I have had the good fuel source or a particular region of the the Energy Savings and Industrial fortune to see as I have traveled country. It is clearly one of those areas Competitiveness Act is one more step around New Hampshire. where we can all come to some com- toward achieving the goal of a true ‘‘all I visited small retail businesses, mon agreement, whether we support of the above’’ energy policy that pro- manufacturing companies, ski areas, fossil fuels or whether we support al- duces more energy at home while using apartment complexes, and municipal ternatives such as wind and solar. So it less. I urge my colleagues to support it. buildings throughout New Hampshire. is no wonder, as Senator PORTMAN said, Again, I commend my colleague from They are all using energy-efficient that this legislation enjoys such a New Hampshire for working with us. I technologies to lower costs, to improve broad, diverse coalition of support. It yield to her after having answered her. working conditions and, most impor- has received more than 250 endorse- Mrs. SHAHEEN. I assume the ques- tant, to stay competitive. ments from businesses, environmental tion is, will this bill pass the Senate? Not long ago I had the opportunity to groups, think tanks, and trade associa- Mr. PORTMAN. Will this bill pass visit a company on the seacoast in New tions, from the U.S. Chamber of Com- the Senate is a question that I pose to Hampshire called High Liner Foods. It merce and the National Association of my colleague from New Hampshire. is a seafood processing plant. It re- Manufacturers to the National Re- Mrs. SHAHEEN. I would say abso- quires a lot of energy to operate. In sources Defense Council and the Paint- lutely it will pass the Senate. It will do fact, at one point the 180,000-square- ers Union. These are the types of non- that because it represents almost 3 foot facility consumed roughly 2 traditional alliances that have helped years of meetings, negotiations, and megawatts of power at any given time us to get this bill to the floor. broad stakeholder outreach in an effort during normal operations. So next to The legislation provides a roadmap to craft the most effective piece of leg- the core costs of personnel and fish, be- to create and implement a national islation with the greatest chance of cause it is a fish processing plant, en- strategy to increase the use of energy passing not only the Senate but the ergy was their biggest expense. But by efficiency technologies in the residen- House as well so it can be signed into installing efficient lighting, new boil- tial, commercial, and industrial sec- law. ers, various demand-response tech- tors of our economy. This bill, as has been explained so niques such as adjusting its lighting to It provides incentives and support, well, is a bipartisan effort that is de- dim when no employees are in the area, not mandates, for residential and com- signed to boost the use of energy establishing HVAC setpoints, High mercial buildings in order to cut en- efficienct technologies. It will help cre- Liner Foods is making great strides in ergy use. This is very important be- ate private sector jobs. It will save reducing energy consumption. It has cause buildings consume about 40 per- businesses and consumers money. It allowed them to expand their footprint cent of all energy in the United States. will reduce pollution. It will make our in the State and to be more cost-effec- The bill strengthens voluntary na- country more energy independent. tive in their production. tional model building codes—I would This legislation will have a swift and This week I had the opportunity to emphasize that these are voluntary—to measurable benefit to our economy and visit the first LEED-certified auto make new homes and commercial

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He also comprehensive document request from islation also assists our industrial stated he directed Treasury Secretary May 20 of this year. The pace at which manufacturing sector, which consumes Lew to follow up on the IRS inspector documents have been provided to our more energy than any other sector of general audit to get more information committee has been slow and often the U.S. economy. It directs the De- as to how this happened, who was re- with long delays in between document partment of Energy to work closely sponsible, to make sure the public un- productions. with the private sector industrial part- derstood all of the facts. Despite their initial pledges to be co- ners to encourage research, develop- I was encouraged by this initial re- operative and responsive, the Obama ment, and commercialization of inno- sponse. As you recall, I worked to clear administration has been slow-walking vative energy-efficient technology and the way for Secretary Lew’s confirma- the Senate Finance Committee. We processes for industrial applications. tion in this Senate, even though many aren’t the only ones being slow-walked. It helps businesses reduce energy of my colleagues had expressed legiti- Only last week, my colleagues on the costs and become more competitive by mate concerns about his nomination. I Ways and Means Committee, chairman incentivizing the use of more energy- did so, in large part, because I believed DAVE CAMP and ranking member SAND- efficient electric motors and trans- him when he promised to be fully ER LEVIN, wrote to Danny Werfel, who formers. It establishes a voluntary pro- transparent and cooperative with Con- is currently the principal Deputy IRS gram called SupplySTAR, which is gress. When the President said he had Commissioner, that at the rate the IRS modeled on the successful ENERGY ordered the Secretary to get to the bot- is producing documents, a full and re- STAR Program, to help make company tom of this, I expected him to live up sponsive production will take months. supply chains more efficient. to his promises to do so and to work It is actually much worse than that. Let me refer to this pie chart. Look Finally, the legislation requires the with us as we tried to do the same. at the documents we received from the Federal Government, the single largest Imagine my surprise then to hear IRS, 6,000 pages of, guess what, train- user of energy in the country, to adopt both the President and Secretary Lew ing materials. Come on, give me a more efficient building standards and state over the past week, with our in- break. There were 500 pages of Steven smart metering technology. It requires vestigations into the IRS targeting, Miller, Douglas Shulman, and William the Federal Government to adopt en- Congress was creating a ‘‘phony scan- Wilkins, and 15,000 pages of nonpriority ergy-saving technologies and oper- dal.’’ custodians. That is what we have got- ations for computers. It allows Federal It started with the President who ten from them since May. It is pa- agencies to use existing funds to up- said: date plans for new Federal buildings thetic. With this endless parade of distractions As that chart illustrates, given the using the most current building effi- and political posturing and phony scandals, intermittent document production and ciency standards. Washington is taking its eye off the ball. the very small number of priority doc- The best part, as Senator PORTMAN And I’m here to say, this needs to stop. uments we have received thus far, it said, is the cost of this legislation is That is what the President said. could be 2016 before we ever would be fully offset. It reallocates funding that That was followed by Secretary Lew able to draw any conclusions about has not been used from existing pro- stating on last Sunday’s shows this what happened at the IRS. That is pa- grams. past weekend that ‘‘there is no evi- thetic. I have a feeling that is exactly I thank Chairman RON WYDEN and dence that this went to any political what this administration wants, and his ranking member LISA MURKOWSKI official’’ and that congressional inves- from the Energy and Natural Re- that is what I call slow-walking. tigators’ efforts to find evidence is Since the initial report confirming sources Committee for their great sup- ‘‘creating the kind of sense of a phony the inappropriate targeting released by port in getting this bill to the floor. scandal.’’ the Treasury Inspector General for Tax This is a bipartisan, affordable, and In essence, they are saying our ef- Administration, or TIGTA, on May 14, widely supported piece of legislation. forts to look into this mess are illegit- this ‘‘phony scandal’’ has evolved from Most importantly, it is an effective imate and that the American people what the IRS first claimed was a cou- step in addressing our Nation’s very should simply ignore them. That is a ple of rogue employees in Cincinnati to real energy needs. I thank Senator far cry from the position the President direct IRS involvement from high-level PORTMAN, Senator WYDEN, and Senator and his administration took when this officials in Washington, DC, including, MURKOWSKI for all of their help with scandal was made public. As I said at at the very least, individuals in the this bill. I look forward to debating the that time, they were contrite. Officials IRS’s Office of Chief Counsel. bill on the floor of the Senate, to lis- were even apologizing for what went on I should note that the IRS Chief tening to amendments, and to passing at the IRS. Counsel is also an Assistant General this bill out to the House and finally Today, however, it is a ‘‘phony scan- Counsel in the Treasury Department, having it signed into law. I hope my dal.’’ It is not worthy of the public’s and he reports to the Treasury’s Gen- colleagues will join me in this debate. attention, they say. I have to wonder eral Counsel. Clearly, much more needs The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- what they are basing their dismissal to be learned about who was involved, ator from Utah. on, certainly not a thorough review of why decisions were made, and what IRS INVESTIGATION all the relevant documents, that is for motivated these decisions. Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, I wish to sure. This is why the Senate Finance Com- talk about the status of the ongoing In a letter to congressional leaders mittee has been conducting a thor- Finance Committee investigation into on June 4, Danny Werfel, the Acting ough, balanced, and fact-based bipar- the targeting scandal at the Internal IRS Commissioner, stated that the IRS tisan investigation that carefully ex- Revenue Service. had collected some 646 gigabytes of amines every aspect of this in order to As you can tell, my voice is a bit raw, electronically stored information, get to the truth. hoarse this afternoon. I am feeling a which is equal to 65 million pages’ We are not interested—— little bit under the weather. With the worth of documents relevant to this in- Mr. ROBERTS. Would the distin- Senate about to go into recess, I vestigation. guished ranking member yield for one thought it was important that I say a Let me repeat that. The man in quick question? I know the Senator has few words about this investigation, charge, Danny Werfel, stated that the prepared remarks, and I know he is not particularly with some of the state- IRS had collected some 646 gigabytes of feeling well, but I am stunned by this. ments we have heard coming from the raw, electronically stored information, I am a member of the committee, as administration this week. which is equal to 65 million pages’ the Senator well knows.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:44 Aug 02, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G01AU6.087 S01AUPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with SENATE August 1, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6167 Mr. HATCH. Yes. After more than 2 months of inves- vate taxpayer information in either of Mr. ROBERTS. You have been prom- tigation, here are just a few of the these cases? These are important ques- ised full cooperation by the Deputy questions I have. I will not take too tions. Commissioner, Mr. Werfel. I have been much of the Senate’s time tonight, but Are there other cases where a con- present when he has tried to inform the I have a lot more questions than this, servative group or its members have committee of full cooperation. Now we and I am going to ask these in a bipar- had their private taxpayer information find out what full cooperation is, more tisan manner. unlawfully disclosed? especially as the President has indi- Why did IRS Commissioner Shulman It has been reported that the IRS at- cated these scandals are so-called visit the White House 157 times? That tempted to impose gift taxes on donors phony scandals and repeated by Mr. is the number we have been given. That to the conservative group Freedom’s Lew. is unheard of. It has never happened be- Watch. Did the IRS attempt to impose The Senator stated there are 65 mil- fore. gift taxes on the donors of other tax- lion pages that should be available to I admit ObamaCare has taken some exempt groups? Has the IRS targeted the committee, which is stunning— time, but you can’t justify 157 times. It individuals for an audit of their per- stunning—in the job we would have to sounds to me as if there is something sonal tax returns based on their mem- do. But out of those requested, only fishy going on. bership in or donations to a conserv- 21,500 documents have been presented. Why is it that the unions get tax-ex- ative tax-exempt group? Of the 21,500, only 15,000—well, 15,000 empt status under 501(c)(5)? There was It has been reported that Lois Lerner pages, but those are nonpriority docu- a surge in the 501(c)(5) applications in communicated with an attorney at the ments. recent years. Why weren’t they subject Federal Election Commission regard- Thereby, if you try to figure out to some of the scrutiny? ing a case before the FEC. when this would be done, it would be in Did the IRS give extra scrutiny to Did Lois Lerner violate section 6103 2016; is that correct? union applications for tax-exempt sta- of the Internal Revenue Code dealing Mr. HATCH. That is right. tus? The answer to that is, no, they with the protection of taxpayer privacy Mr. ROBERTS. I am stunned by this. didn’t. in her communications with the Fed- Mr. HATCH. It may be beyond that. I am not suggesting they should, but eral Election Commission? She had a It may actually go beyond that. they certainly shouldn’t have traded right to take the Fifth Amendment, Mr. ROBERTS. I would imagine, if preelection of so-called conservative but was that why she took it if she vio- you do the math—and if you know how groups the way they treated them. lated section 6103? much time we have to actually do Everybody knows that is a scandal. These are questions that have to be this—but I am stunned. This isn’t what Yet they call this not a scandal? answered. Why did Sarah Hall-Ingram, we were promised. This wasn’t the un- Once Deputy Treasury Secretary who was in charge of the IRS’s efforts derstanding of the full committee and Neal Wolin learned from Inspector in implementing ObamaCare, attend a the bipartisan effort. General Russell George of the TIGTA meeting with then-IRS Commissioner I don’t know what we are going to audit regarding IRS targeting of con- Steve Miller in May 2012 regarding the have to do. We are going to have to do servative groups on June 4, 2012, did he IRS’s targeting of conservative groups’ some drastic action if this is any indi- tell anyone else at the Treasury De- applications for tax-exempt status? cation of what we are taking. partment or the White House about his It has been reported in the media The Senator pointed out that we findings, including then-Treasury Sec- that Christine O’Donnell had a tax lien have been thorough, we have been bi- retary Geithner? Not that I can under- put on her property the day she de- partisan, and we have kept absolute in- stand, because we don’t know. They are clared her candidacy for the Senate. tegrity with this. The key word was not answering these questions. There is something wrong here. Any- ‘‘painstaking.’’ If we have this informa- When did Assistant General Counsel body who is fair ought to be concerned tion, there is a lot of pain, but there is for Treasury William Wilkins, who also about what is wrong here—not just this no take. holds the title of IRS Chief Counsel, but in all these questions. Mr. HATCH. You got that right. first find out that the IRS was tar- As part of the IRS internal investiga- Mr. ROBERTS. I am extremely upset geting conservative groups? When did tion the President charged Secretary about it. I thank my colleague for he find that out? Why can’t we get a Lew with conducting, has the IRS ex- bringing this to the attention of the simple answer on that? amined whether any political can- Senate. Whom did Mr. Wilkins inform about didates were inappropriately targeted? Mr. HATCH. I thank my colleague this targeting when he found out about Much has been made of the employ- from Kansas. All I can say is: Look, we it? What was the extent of the Treas- ees who have been ‘‘relieved of duty’’ were promised full cooperation, and we ury Department’s role regarding Lois and had ‘‘administrative actions’’ are not getting it. Lerner revealing, in response to a taken against them, allegedly in direct I don’t blame Mr. Werfel for this, al- planted question, that the IRS had tar- response to the inappropriate tar- though he is a very close friend of Mr. geted conservative groups applying for geting. Once again, the facts do not add Lew’s. I think he has wanted to be tax-exempt status at an American Bar up, as the administrative actions dis- more cooperative. When I chatted with Association conference? When did any covered thus far were against low-level him today again, he indicated the at- employee of the Treasury Department employees for actions that were not di- torneys are going over everything. Let first have involvement regarding the rectly tied to the allegations of inap- me just say, are we going to get the IRS targeting of conservative groups’ propriate targeting. right papers? Are we going to get the applications for tax-exempt status? So my question is, Who was relieved truth? What was first date that any White of duty? Lois Lerner supposedly was We are not interested in some percep- House official was informed about the after she took the Fifth Amendment tions of the truth based on limited doc- IRS targeting of conservative appli- and refused to testify. But even she uments and limited facts. We wish to cants for tax-exempt status? was able to log in to her computer know precisely what happened, and we It has been reported that ProPublica after being allegedly relieved, and she are going to find out. obtained private information from the is still being paid her full salary. Today, in addition to the small num- IRS about conservative groups that Who else has been relieved of duty? ber of documents we have been able to had applied for tax-exempt status. In What does Lois Lerner know that review, the Finance Committee inves- addition, it has been reported that the prompted her to invoke her Fifth tigators have interviewed 14 individ- National Organization for Marriage al- Amendment right against self-incrimi- uals from IRS offices in both Cin- leges that the IRS illegally leaked in- nation? cinnati and Washington, DC. So far formation about its donors. Former IRS Commissioner Steve Mil- those interviews have yielded more What action, if any, has been taken ler and Doug Shulman were both aware questions than answers. In fact, the list by the IRS and the Department of Jus- of the targeting of conservative groups of additional questions keeps growing tice with respect to any IRS employee seeking tax-exempt status and the sys- as the investigation wears on. who may have illegally disclosed pri- tematic practice of subjecting those

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It is long before this all came up and I was themselves. There is no reason to hide enough to scare the daylights out of quite impressed. But I think he had an these things, nor is there a reason to anybody, and it is enough to think, are obligation to come clean. have a whole bunch of attorneys deter- we moving toward a totalitarian sys- Why did the tea party cases sit for mining what can be released and what tem where the people in government months at the IRS, through the 2010 can’t be released. Let them show how can get away with anything they want election cycle without activity? Why? their partisan targeting began and why to and especially an agency as powerful Why did Lois Lerner direct the IRS it continued for years. Let them show and scary as the IRS? I hope we can get Chief Counsel’s Office—an office that who was or was not involved and to the answers to these questions. If we was purportedly slow in its response to what level within the IRS or elsewhere can’t, this isn’t going to stop until we requests for assistance from other IRS in government these activities were do. And these are just preliminary components—to get involved in review- discussed and directed. Until then, this questions; I will come back with some ing tea party cases? Why did the IRS is certainly not a phony scandal. It is a more in the coming weeks. demand that tea party organizations legitimate bipartisan investigation I yield the floor. seeking tax-exempt status provide a being conducted in a fair and balanced The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. list of their donors to the IRS when way that seeks to let the facts dictate SHAHEEN). The Senator from Kansas. Mr. ROBERTS. Madam President, I that was not required? Why? the outcome. would like to again thank the distin- These types of inappropriate actions, I have a reputation around here for guished ranking member of the Fi- as I said, are just some of the many being fair and honest, and I resent the nance Committee for his presentation questions we have about the IRS tar- way the Finance Committee is being and asking very pertinent questions geting scam. These questions will sim- treated. I can’t speak for the chairman, with what I thought was going to be ply not go away, and our investigation but I believe he feels pretty much the not an easy task but at least a task will not stop until all of them are an- same way because we are being mis- where we would receive cooperation swered. And we are doing this in a bi- treated with regard to our requests for from the IRS and, for that matter, the partisan way. information. This isn’t some itty-bitty administration. Just today we learned President phony scandal. This is big-time stuff Nobody likes to be audited, and sure- Obama has selected a new nominee to that should get into why the IRS was ly nobody likes to say they have been serve as the next Commissioner of the doing this to begin with. audited, as the distinguished ranking People in this country are scared to IRS. I have to say I was a bit surprised, member pointed out about all the con- death of the IRS, and with good reason. although perhaps I really shouldn’t be. servative groups. But let me point out Given the dark cloud that currently If they can do this to you, can you that this has gone on not only with re- hangs over the IRS, I would have imagine what else they can do? And I gard to them but to individuals as well. thought the President would have have listed just a few things here We are getting reports from the senato- taken the time to consult Congress be- today. I have a lot more I could say. rial campaign committee indicating fore choosing the agency’s next leader. This is an important investigation, and that people are hesitant to give, that Yet I am the ranking member of the Senator BAUCUS and I intend to do it in people who have given in the past sig- appropriate committee with sole juris- a bipartisan way. But when we ask for nificantly to the Republican cause diction over the IRS, and today’s an- documents, we want documents, and have been audited, and audited for the nouncement is the first I have heard of we don’t want some bunch of partisan first time in their lives, to pro-Israel this decision, and it was only after the lawyers in the department stopping us groups—and I can go on and on with a decision was made. I like the Presi- from getting the documents they must list of the organizations. dent. I think we are friends. But that provide. It sure looks as though they This is a very serious situation. This was improper, and it was a slight that are deliberately trying to delay this as really surprises me, that having said should not have happened. long as they can so they can say: Well, we were going to do this in a pains- I asked Senator BAUCUS if he was in- nobody cares about it. Well, I have to taking, bipartisan way, that this is formed by the President, and he said: tell you, everybody in this country simply not the case. About 3 hours ago. And he sounded a must care about it. If they can do this I am going to be joining the distin- little disgusted himself. to these small, conservative tax-ex- guished ranking member. I am very in- I won’t go into the merits of John empt organizations, then they can do it terested in the further questions we Koskinen’s nomination today. I have to every other organization when the feel we can boil down that simply have no intention of prejudging him. He will time comes. to be answered first, and then obvi- be fairly considered by the Finance This is an important investigation, ously there are many more. Committee, and I have the reputation and this administration ought to be at AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE ACT that he will be fairly considered. His the forefront of trying to get to the This really goes to the subject I want record and qualifications will be thor- bottom of it instead of pulling from be- to talk about. The American people oughly examined. But I want to assure hind, saying there is nothing here when now, as a result of this, do not trust my colleagues that I will demand sig- they know there is a lot here. I would the IRS, and they sure as heck do not nificant answers from Mr. Koskinen like these questions answered. They trust the IRS to be in charge of their when he comes before the committee, are important questions. This is an im- health care. That is the subject I want and I think other Republicans will as portant investigation. We should not to touch on, and I will try to make it well. allow the IRS to run rampant like this. very brief. My purpose will be twofold. First, we That is the beginning of tyranny—ex- It has been more than 3 years since need to get to the truth about what cept it began before 2010—and we the Affordable Care Act—referred to by happened at the IRS and, perhaps just should get to the bottom of it so it some or most in the press as as important, we need to make sure the never, ever happens again. ‘‘ObamaCare’’—was signed into law. At Obama administration is fully cooper- I think there are a lot of people at the time, I can recall, after months of ating with our efforts rather than the IRS who would like to see us get to markup in both the Health, Education, using phony statements about phony the bottom of it because they are being Labor and Pensions and Finance Com- scandals. besmirched by the bad things that have mittees, I had many concerns. I re- So today I want to call on President happened. There are a lot of decent, member I was very frustrated with my Obama and Secretary Lew to stop clos- honorable people working at the IRS, amendments being defeated on par- ing the door on this investigation that and they have to be as concerned as I tisan votes, most of them having dealt

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Madam President, I rise alistic market-oriented health care re- If they say they are ready, will they today to discuss the so-called grand form trade. really be ready? Many Kansans who As it turned out, we never even saw bargain referenced yesterday by the will be forced into a Federal exchange President. the bill before we voted on it. I voted or see another last-minute delay—a On Tuesday President Obama recy- no, and so did every other Republican Federal exchange, by the way, that cled a number of policy ideas that have Senator and Member of Congress. And I doesn’t exist as of my remarks—will lingered for months, if not years, and regret to say to my colleagues that I ask how much the new plan will cost. repackaged them as what he called ‘‘a told you so. Premiums are going up. They will say: What will it cover? Will grand bargain.’’ This proposal seems to Taxes are going up. Overall health care they be able to see their family doctor? be an attempt by the President to ex- costs continue to rise. Burdensome, Will their personal health information tend an olive branch to the Republican costly, and, I might add, difficult-to- remain private and safe or end up in a side of the aisle by offering corporate understand regulations are confusing six-agency database? Some people call tax reform. In exchange, he is asking and confounding health care providers. it seven agencies. Will they be losing for additional stimulus spending. Many of these folks will not even know the health insurance they like? Will I am in favor of a grand bargain, but about a particular regulation until the high costs force their employer to this is not even close to a grand bar- they are fined by outside contractors. make them a part-time employee, gain. It is not even a bargain. A grand The results have been terribly counter- change their plan, or just drop their bargain would involve reform to enti- productive to any economic recovery. coverage altogether? Regulations such as these this have a Right now Kansans and everyone else tlement programs to make them sus- way of dampening anything we are try- in the country cannot answer these tainable over time. A grand bargain ing to do. questions—and neither can the admin- would involve a farsighted look at the The current and growing problems istration. And when we get back, we outyears, not just a shortsighted at- are so large and complicated with this will have only 4 weeks until the Octo- tempt to score political points for the government takeover of health care ber 1 deadline. That means, really, if next election cycle. that it has been difficult, if not impos- we are going to do something about The administration has taken the sible, for the administration to get this, we are only going to have 3 weeks taxpayer down the road of stimulus ObamaCare off the ground. I mentioned in which something can be done to sun- spending before, with the idea that we what happened 3 years ago at the be- set, delay, defund, or repeal the law can stimulate job growth with so- ginning of my remarks. Let’s now talk and replace it with real health care re- called shovel-ready projects. Sadly, we about what is coming down the pike in form that works and to restore the all- have all seen what throwing taxpayer just a matter of weeks. important relationship between pa- money at supposed shovel-readiness October 1 is the deadline when, ac- gets you and just how lackluster this cording to the Affordable Care Act, ac- tients and doctors. Well, I do have an answer. Some time economic recovery has been. Wasting cording to the law, according to prom- ago, when the ObamaCare storm clouds hard-earned dollars on so-called invest- ise, millions of Americans who do not were first forming, I introduced legisla- ments doesn’t create jobs. Businesses receive insurance through an employer tion to sunset the exchanges and the and the people who build them is what will be forced to purchase health insur- creates jobs. ance in an exchange overseen by the individual mandate if they are not, as promised, up and running and ready to I think both sides of the aisle agree States and the Federal Government— that our Tax Code is already far too except for Georgia. Yesterday, Georgia enroll by October 1 so that the ex- changes can meet the requirements complicated. In fact, a recent bipar- was the first to announce that they tisan letter from the chairman and will not be ready by the October 1 prescribed by law. Simply named the ‘‘Exchange Sunset Act of 2013,’’ S. 1272, ranking minority member of the Sen- deadline and have asked for a delay. ate Finance Committee discussed the I am going to make a prediction that my bill aims to make sure that if the complexity, inefficiency, and unfair- what Georgia did, others will do, in- exchanges are not ready, they go away ness of our Tax Code, which acts as a cluding the Federal Government. In and so does the mandate. brake on our economy. But if we can’t fact, as we all know, the administra- I realize, as we travel down this road bring ourselves to do entitlement re- tion—in a weekend blog, no less—an- to the October 1 deadline at ever-in- form—or the so-called grand bargain— nounced they would delay the em- creasing speed, there will be those who at least at this stage what we can do is ployer mandate due to take place Jan- support continued advertising and en- perhaps a small bargain for businesses uary 1, 2014, by a year, to January of couraging thousands to sign up in the 2015. I might add, that just happens to exchanges. The question is, Sign up for and the taxpayers just by simplifying be after the midterm elections. This what? The chances of the exchanges, both the individual and corporate codes just means another delay for busi- State and Federal, being ready—and I to foster an environment that is hos- nesses that complained about the red- mean ready and accessible to all that pitable to business expansion, to hir- tape and costly burdens the mandate the advertising is trying to bring in— ing, and to international competitive- placed on their operations. Many are are remote at best. Obviously, there ness. already laying off employees or moving will be some kind of a delay, and once Last week I shared publicly with the them to part-time status to avoid the again we will have the administration leadership of our tax-writing com- costly mandate. And all of this follows rewriting laws which they had a direct mittee my goals and principles for tax the thousands of waivers granted to hand in writing and which were passed reform. Chief among them is lowering corporations, unions, and other groups. exclusively by the Democratic major- the business income taxation for cor- Again, my question is, Where is the ity. I submit, changing the law by the porations and those businesses that file waiver for the average family in Kan- Executive—the Office of the Presi- as individuals. sas and around the Nation? Where is dent—without approval by the Con- With 95 percent of U.S. businesses the permanent delay for the taxes that gress is unconstitutional. structured as subchapter S corpora- will affect individuals? Three weeks, three weeks before the tions, limited partnerships, limited li- As we warned, things are starting to ObamaCare train wreck. When this ability corporations, and other pass- crumble and get worse, which is why body comes back, let’s talk about it, through businesses, we can’t ignore the we need to sunset the exchanges and and I urge immediate consideration fact that many of them pay a top rate the individual mandate—literally, a and hopefully passage of S. 1272, the of 39.6 percent in addition to several tax on families. Exchange Sunset Act of 2013. It is a other layers of taxation. In my view,

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Un- consideration; that the bill be read a supporting this commonsense bipar- fortunately, the proposed corporate third time and passed, without inter- tisan bill if we have a chance to vote taxation reforms the President in- vening action or debate, the motion to on it. cluded in his recent announcement will reconsider be considered made and laid You would think this is a principle once again have the government pick- upon the table. Members of the body would support ing winners and losers in the Tax Code. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there unanimously. If it is OK for businesses, Here in the Senate, there are efforts objection? why not for individuals? Unfortu- to work in a bipartisan fashion to re- Mr. REID. I object. nately, objection has been heard and form the Tax Code. This is a good-faith The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- we will not get an opportunity to have effort that should be encouraged. As I tion is heard. the same break for the average Amer- mentioned, it would be a bargain for The Republican leader. ican citizen as the administration is taxpayers and businesses alike. DELAY THE INDIVIDUAL MANDATE giving through executive action to If we can make progress on the small Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, businesses. It is a shame, but that is bargain, then perhaps some day we can let me address the first consent I of- where we are going into the August re- return our attention to the grand bar- fered, which was objected to. Last cess. gain—a bargain that would include and month the administration announced I yield the floor. involve entitlement reform and sub- it would delay ObamaCare’s employer HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES PRIVATE FIRST stantive tax reform in the same pack- mandate on business. It is not hard to CLASS DUSTIN P. NAPIER age. see why they wanted to do that. We Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, Madam President, I yield the floor. keep reading about why businesses it is with sorrow that I rise to pay trib- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Re- large and small will have little option ute to a young man from Kentucky publican leader. but to cut employee hours and pay- who gave his life in service to our UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST—H.R. 2668 checks as ObamaCare comes on line, country. PFC Dustin P. Napier of Lon- Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, about how restaurants such as White don, KY, died on January 8, 2012, in I ask unanimous consent the Senate Castle, for example, are considering Zabul Province, Afghanistan while in proceed to the immediate consider- hiring only part-time workers moving support of Operation Enduring Free- ation of Calendar No. 145, H.R. 2668. I forward, about how small businesses dom. The cause of death was injuries ask unanimous consent that the bill be are citing ObamaCare as a top worry. sustained from small-arms fire. PFC read a third time and passed, without I think there are a lot of Members on Napier was 20 years old. intervening action or debate, and the this side who would question the legal- For his service in uniform, PFC Na- motion to reconsider be made and laid ity of what the President did. But with pier received several awards, medals, upon the table. midterm elections on the horizon, it is and decorations, including the Bronze The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there no mystery why the administration Star Medal, the Army Achievement objection? Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal, Mr. REID. Madam President, very would want to delay the law for busi- nesses, considering how many jobs it is the National Defense Service Medal, briefly, reserving the right to object. the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with likely to kill, how many paychecks it The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- Bronze Service Star, the Global War on is likely to slash. Here is the thing, jority leader. Terrorism Service Medal, the Army though: Don’t families and individuals Mr. REID. It comes as no surprise Service Ribbon, the Overseas Service deserve the same kind of relief? I be- that the Republicans are once again Ribbon, the NATO Medal, the Combat lieve they do. I do not believe it is fair trying to repeal the health care act. By Infantryman Badge, and the Overseas to give a break to business and leave one count, the House and Senate Re- Service Bar. publicans have tried to fight the same Americans out in the cold. Dustin’s father Darrell Napier says of Recently we learned that Ohioans fight more than 70 times. his son, ‘‘He was born in an Army hos- Albert Einstein was not insane. He buying health insurance next year can pital, and I’m sure he ended up dying in was very smart. But he described in- expect about a 40-percent premium in- an Army hospital. He was my hero. sanity pretty clearly as doing the same crease. Next door, in Indiana, costs Please pray for us.’’ thing over and over and expecting dif- could rise by more than 70 percent. Dustin was born in an Army hospital ferent results. That is where we are Some Georgians could face a nearly because he followed his father’s exam- here. This is insane. It is clear Repub- 200-percent premium spike. In my ple of military service. Darrell Napier licans liked it better when insurance home State of Kentucky, actuaries are served in the U.S. Army from 1989 to companies could deny coverage when predicting cost increases that could ex- 1994, and was stationed in Germany and you had a preexisting condition; when ceed 30 percent. Remember, the Presi- Fort Polk, LA. Dustin, the youngest of insurance companies could cut off your dent said costs would go down, that Darrell’s three sons, knew from an health insurance when you got sick; ObamaCare was the Affordable Care early age he wanted a military career. when insurance companies could raise Act. ‘‘He’d been wanting to do that since insurance rates without any review. Millions face the prospect of losing he was a little boy, about when he was They would say—I guess when they say the insurance they like and want to six years old,’’ Darrell recalls. ‘‘I en- what they are saying now, that they keep, which again is not what the couraged him to do so. And he was a want to prevent enforcement of the President promised. That is why I have leader. He’d take the initiative to get health care reform, what they are real- asked the Senate to pass H.R. 2668. things done. I’ve always raised my boys ly saying is they want to repeal free This legislation passed the House on a to do the right thing, no matter if the mammograms and preventive care, re- strong bipartisan vote with nearly 2 cause was popular or unpopular.’’ peal the law that lets kids stay on dozen Democrats supporting it and it By the time he reached high school, their parents’ health care until they would delay some of ObamaCare’s most Dustin was a top cadet in his Junior are 26. burdensome mandates for everyone. ROTC program. ‘‘I remember him as a Let’s not fight the same fight over Shortly after its passage in the model student, very quiet and serious. and over. It is time to stop fighting. It House my colleagues and I called on You always knew where he stood,’’ says is time to work together. the majority leader to bring it to the Colonel Mark Jones of the Air Force I object. floor for a vote. Those calls were Junior ROTC program at South Laurel The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- unheeded. So I am disappointed to hear High School, Dustin’s alma mater. tion is heard. that some of our friends on the other Dustin rose to be his Junior ROTC The Senator from Texas. side have objected to this vote as well. unit’s corps commander and the most UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST—H.R. 2009 I do not understand, frankly, why they decorated cadet. Mr. CORNYN. Madam President, I would want to leave Americans out in News of PFC Napier’s loss shook ask unanimous consent that when the the cold. I note that Members on this many who remembered him at South

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:13 Aug 02, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G01AU6.102 S01AUPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with SENATE August 1, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6171 Laurel High, where Dustin graduated sacrifice. And we are humbled to pay nic conflicts for that matter—is essen- in 2010 and had many friends. ‘‘When I tribute to his life and legacy. tial to achieving lasting peace, rec- . . . heard he died, my legs almost col- BURMA onciliation and security in Burma after lapsed. It was unbelievable. He was a Madam President, today I rise to dis- 60 years of civil war. good friend, a good mentor, and truly a cuss U.S. policy toward the Southeast In Europe recently, President Thein good person,’’ says Devan Burkhart, a Asian nation of Burma. Sein predicted that a national ceasefire South Laurel student. In a little over 21⁄2 half years, the was right around the corner. And a ‘‘I learned from him. He was the one world has witnessed dramatic change peace process led by one of his close who would tell me, ‘Stick with it,’ in Burma; change that would have been ministers has been ongoing. However, when I got frustrated with the pro- thought unimaginable not long ago. military clashes continue in northern gram, and I did stick with it.’’ Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Daw Aung Shan state as well as in Kachin state. Steven Cheek, one of Dustin’s best San Suu Kyi has been released from The Tatmadaw has every right to pro- friends and a high-school classmate, re- house arrest and now sits in par- tect itself, but, without transparency calls the fun he and Dustin had shoot- liament. Hundreds of political pris- and civilian oversight, questions re- ing rifles, going to ball games, watch- oners have been released from prison. A main about the extent to which mili- ing movies, and listening to music. largely free and fair by-election was tary operations have conformed with Dustin’s favorite group was the Doors. held in April 2012. Ceasefires have been the President’s guidance and inten- Other friends remember Dustin loved signed between the central government tions. to play the air guitar. and several ethnic minority groups. Without ending its relationship with After graduating from South Laurel Yet, despite these welcome reforms, Pyongyang and without building peace High in May 2010, Dustin joined the much work remains to be done. At the with the Kachin and other ethnic na- U.S. Army in July and completed basic heart of Burma’s existing problems is tionalities, U.S.-Burmese relations will training at Fort Benning, GA. In April the need for constitutional reform. The not become fully normalized. Without 2011, he was deployed to Afghanistan current flawed constitution is not up the military accepting civilian over- with C Company, 1st Battalion, 24th In- to the task of supporting the country’s sight and demonstrating a commit- fantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Divi- democratic ambitions. Simply put, if ment to peace, our military relation- sion, based out of Fort Wainwright, Burma is to take the next big step to- ship will likewise be limited. Such a re- AK. ward economic and political reform sult would be to the detriment of both Darrell Napier recalls that Dustin and toward fully normalizing its rela- countries. would call home from Afghanistan tions with the United States, it needs Having U.S. diplomats continue to every now and then. ‘‘He did miss home to revise its constitution. urge Burma to amend its Constitution a lot,’’ Darrell says. ‘‘He loved to hang And there has been some encouraging to bring the military under civilian out with his friends very much. He news on that front. Just last week the control is important. But there are missed his friends at Save-A-Lot, Burmese parliament announced it other policy tools that I believe can where he worked for almost four years. would establish a committee to exam- help reform the Tatmadaw. I believe And if there was one meal Dustin real- ine amending the constitution. This that beginning a modest military-to- ly loved from his mother, it was her provides a great opportunity for the military relationship would serve this chicken and dumplings.’’ Burmese leadership to follow through purpose. Just to be clear. I am not ad- Dustin also found happiness thou- on its commitment to full democra- vocating rushing into lethal training of sands of feet in the air, while on R&R. tization. the Burmese military or arms sales. It was in an airplane that he met Tab- As this parliamentary panel begins What I am talking about is the U.S. itha Sturgill Napier, who he married in its efforts, I would highlight four areas armed forces engaging with the October 2011. of the constitution that are, in my Tatmadaw on compliance with the law Remembering her husband, Tabitha view, in particular need of reform. of armed conflict, and other issues re- says, ‘‘You are my very best friend and The first area of reform is the need to lated to international standards of I love you very, very, very much. You bring the Burmese military, called the military professionalism. are an amazing husband.’’ Tatmadaw, under civilian control. Ci- What better way is there to show the A few days after his death, friends vilian control of the military is a fun- virtues of civilian control of the mili- and classmates held a memorial service damental condition of a stable, modern tary than to have the most highly re- for Dustin at South Laurel High democratic country. Many of the stub- garded armed forces in the world—the School. His friends from his old Junior born problems Burma still needs to ad- U.S. military—engaged with the ROTC unit thought it only fitting to dress stem from the continued outsized Tatmadaw about respect for human hold the service where Dustin had role of the military in Burmese polit- rights, accountability and rule of law? served as such a fine example to past, ical life. For example, Burma con- I believe that a modest, targeted mili- present, and future cadets. Outside the tinues to maintain military ties with tary-to-military relationship would school, the American flag stood at half- North Korea. Indications are that ele- work hand in glove with diplomatic ef- mast. ments within the Burmese military forts to convince the Burmese military ‘‘Cadet Napier came here with a pur- want to continue enjoying the finan- that placing themselves under civilian pose from start to finish, from the first cial benefits of continued relations control is good for the nation. fall-in to the last fall-out,’’ says CMSgt with North Korea. Beginning a military-to-military re- Randy Creech of Junior ROTC. The unfortunate result is that Bur- lationship is common sense. Since be- We are thinking of PFC Napier’s ma’s pro-reform president Thein Sein fore independence, the Burmese mili- loved ones today, including his wife, cannot formally rein in the Tatmadaw tary has been a significant political in- Tabitha Sturgill Napier; his parents, since, under the Constitution, the stitution in the country. And no last- Darrell and Marianne Napier; his president is not head of the armed ing reform in Burma can take place brother, Darrell Dean Napier; his step- forces. A separate military Commander without convincing the Tatmadaw that brother, Christopher Bittner; his step- in Chief leads the armed forces and he such a step is a positive development son, Lane Robison; his grandmother, is independent of the president. for the country. Monika Paul; his grandfather, James Another example of the problems A second area of needed constitu- Napier; and many other beloved friends stemming from the lack of civilian tional reform involves amending the and family members. control of the military is the tense constitution to permit the Burmese I know that no words spoken in this state of relations between the armed people to choose freely whom they chamber can take away the sadness forces and the Kachin ethnic group. want to serve as their leader. This is a and loss that Dustin’s family must feel. The Kachin in northern Burma share a fundamental democratic principle. Cur- But I do want them to know that this proud history with the United States rent restrictions include a requirement Nation, and this United States Senate, stemming from our close cooperation that no one in the President’s imme- are deeply grateful for Private First during World War II. Ending the con- diate family can be a citizen born to Class Dustin P. Napier’s service and flict in Kachin state—and all other eth- parents who were not born in Burma.

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Unfortu- little faith in the ability of its citizens scenarios’’ and threatening to ‘‘hurt nately—and this is pretty amazing— to freely and responsibly choose their millions of Americans.’’ Those are even before the House passed the House own leaders? some pretty remarkable words from bill and before the Senate had a chance These provisions, if left unamended, people who were some of the foremost to take up the Senate bill, President would cast a pall over the upcoming advocates for the Affordable Care Act, Obama has already issued a veto threat 2015 elections. And, those elections are otherwise known as ObamaCare. were we to pass it. It sounds a little de- viewed by many observers as the next Meanwhile, the union that represents fensive to me. I understand ObamaCare high-profile step in Burma’s reform ef- IRS employees has announced it does is a deeply decisive issue in Wash- forts. If the 2015 elections are viewed as not want its members to receive health ington, and I understand that while illegitimate, it will lead many to con- insurance through ObamaCare ex- many have been compelled to defend clude that reform efforts have stalled changes. In fact, earlier today the IRS the law previously, they are now feel- in Burma and the country’s stated Commissioner himself said he wants to ing a little skittish about it 3 years commitment to democracy is hollow. keep his current health care policy and later. I think having the 2015 elections turn does not want to sign up for I ask my colleagues: Given all we out to be flawed would cloud the re- ObamaCare, as millions of other Amer- have learned about corruption and in- formist legacy of the current national icans will be required to do. stitutional abuse at the Internal Rev- leadership. Speaking of the Internal Revenue enue Service, does anyone truly believe A third area of needed reform in this Service, the agency’s political tar- we should dramatically expand the regard is judicial independence. Cur- geting scandal continues to grow. I lis- agency’s power to implement rently, the Burmese judiciary is not tened in my office to Senator HATCH, ObamaCare? Does anyone truly believe independent of the executive. As we the ranking Republican on the Senate IRS agents should have access to even ourselves have learned from experience Finance Committee, the one primarily more personal financial information— in America, having judges who are not responsible for Internal Revenue over- not to mention medical information— under the thumb of the other branches sight in the Senate, and I hope the about American citizens? If IRS offi- is not only a vital check on the other questions he posed will be answered by cials conducted a systematic campaign organs of government, but also a bul- the bipartisan investigation we are of political targeting against conserv- wark against violations of individual conducting. We recently learned the In- ative organizations, why should we rights. ternal Revenue Service’s Chief Coun- have any more confidence that the Finally, there need to be constitu- sel’s Office, headed by an Obama ad- agency will fairly and objectively im- tional assurances for ethnic minorities. ministration appointee, was aware of plement the President’s health care Burma faces no greater challenge than the abuses. So much for a couple of law? peacefully integrating its various eth- rogue agents in Cincinnati, as was Remember, the IRS has already an- nic groups. These groups have long har- originally reported. We have also nounced it will violate the text of the bored misstrust of the central govern- learned that IRS officials have been law and issue health care subsidies ment and the Tatmadaw. Building pro- improperly targeted, not only conserv- through Federal exchanges. Let’s recall tections for ethnic minorities into the ative organizations but political can- what happened. Many States said: We Constitution would, I suspect, go a didates and donors as well. will pass on State-based insurance ex- long way toward making the ethnic To make things worse, the same per- changes upon which ObamaCare de- groups more receptive to the new gov- son who ran the IRS division that tar- pends to be implemented in the States. ernment. Such provisions would also be geted conservative groups is now run- So what the IRS has said is: We are underscored by an independent judici- ning the agency’s ObamaCare office. I going to paper over the fact that Con- ary to help enforce these protections. can’t make this stuff up. Truth is gress never explicitly authorized tax As we know as Americans, amending stranger than fiction. Americans might dollars to subsidize the Federal ex- a Constitution is not easy, nor should be asking: What does the IRS have to changes, even though the law clearly it be. But over the years, we in this do with ObamaCare? states that those subsidies can be country have amended our Constitu- America’s tax collection agency will issued only through State exchanges. tion to make it more democratic and be responsible for administering sev- That is another example of lawlessness to provide greater protection of indi- eral of the law’s most important provi- when it comes to ObamaCare. vidual liberties. sions, including the individual and em- Reforming the Burmese Constitution ployer mandates, which we have heard In other words, the agency has al- in areas such as the four I just raised is so much about, and all of the subsidies. ready shown utter contempt for the a necessary next step in Burma’s own In other words, all of the tax dollars rule of law when it comes to imple- journey toward democracy and peace- will go to fund the exchanges under menting the President’s most cher- ful, national reconciliation. ObamaCare. Those will be administered ished legislative accomplishment. They There is still time for Burma to act by the Internal Revenue Service under have already shown that contempt, and ahead of the 2015 election and correct the current law. they don’t deserve, nor have they these problems. I urge the country’s It is remarkable that at a time when shown themselves worthy of, our con- leadership to seize the moment, to take public trust and the Internal Revenue fidence when it comes to implementing this vital step and to cement its re- Service has plummeted and IRS offi- this health care law. formist legacy. cials are complaining their staffers are In my view, the IRS has absolutely The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- overworked and overburdened, the no business playing such a huge role in ator from Texas. Obama administration wants to use the American health care system. For KEEP THE IRS OFF YOUR HEALTH CARE ACT this tax agency to administer a mas- that matter, I ask my friends on the Mr. CORNYN. Madam President, sive new entitlement program affecting other side of the aisle one final ques- turning to the matter upon which I one-sixth of our national economy. To tion: Do you still believe ObamaCare asked unanimous consent and to which me, that sounds like another recipe for will reduce health care costs? After all, the majority leader objected, and that disaster. it is estimated that the law will cause is to take up legislation that I have Back in May I sponsored legislation a dramatic spike in individual insur- sponsored here in the Senate, which that would prevent the Internal Rev- ance premiums across the country— has been passed in the House, which is enue Service from a role in imple- from Maryland to Florida, to Indiana the Keep the IRS Off Your Health Care menting ObamaCare. Last week, I in- and Ohio, to Kentucky and Missouri, to Act, with each passing day it seems as troduced it as an amendment to the Idaho and California. though more and more supporters of Transportation, Housing and Urban De- Earlier this week, for example, the ObamaCare are having second velopment appropriations bill that was Florida insurance commissioner pre- thoughts. As I mentioned last week, pending before this Chamber. dicted that because of ObamaCare, the

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Someone compared it costs, if we want to expand quality in- with President Obama still in the to waiting until your house is on fire surance coverage and give Americans White House and with a Democratic to buy insurance. It is not insurance more choices and options, we should majority in the Senate. I realize many anymore, and it drives up the cost, not equalize the tax treatment for health of these issues need to be debated fur- to mention the fact that young peo- insurance so it is treated the same ther, but I hope we can all agree that ple—such as those sitting in front of whether it is provided by your em- the Internal Revenue Service, the IRS, me—are going to have to pay the price ployer or whether an individual buys should not be administering a law that of subsidizing health care for older it. We should let individuals and busi- affects one-sixth of our national econ- Americans. The so-called age-banding nesses form risk pools in the individual omy and which so dramatically affects requirements don’t allow older citizens market, and we should let folks buy the quality of life for 320 million Amer- to pay any more than three times what health insurance across State lines. icans. young people pay for health insurance, Why shouldn’t I be able to buy health I yield the floor. even though the cost of their health insurance in New Hampshire or Ala- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- care, given their age, will be higher. bama or somewhere else if it fits my ator from Alabama. So this is what distorts the insurance needs? Right now that is not possible. Mr. SHELBY. Madam President, last markets, which is causing health insur- It would create a market which would week in Illinois President Obama at- ance premiums to skyrocket across the create competition, bring down costs, tempted to blame opponents of the States because of ObamaCare. and make it more affordable. We ObamaCare for the law’s broken prom- Rather than make our individual should expand tax-free health savings ises. He lashed out at what he called health insurance markets even more accounts so people can save their own ‘‘folks out there who are actively distorted and more dysfunctional than money and spend it as they see fit on working to make this law fail.’’ Those they are today, we should dismantle their health care. If they don’t spend it were his words. He further said: ‘‘[A] ObamaCare and replace it with patient- there, it is available for their retire- politically motivated misinformation centered reforms that create a genuine ment, much like any other individual campaign’’ is afoot. He strongly im- national marketplace for health insur- retirement account. plied that fault rests not with those ance. We should curb frivolous medical who conceived the law but those who I was just reading a story about an malpractice lawsuits. According to one have not, in his estimation, ‘‘com- Oklahoma surgical center which pub- study, the annual cost of defensive mitted themselves to making [it] lishes the price of common procedures medicine is a staggering $210 billion. In work.’’ for the public to read and which now my State, we have had a lot of success Think about it a minute. This flail- has created—what markets always do— with medical malpractice reform. It ing, of course, was nothing more than greater consumer awareness of what stabilized the cost of medical mal- an effort by President Obama to dodge exactly these procedures cost. As we practice insurance that physicians and deflect accountability for the law have seen in Medicare Part D, the pre- have to buy, and it created a huge sur- that bears his name. Let’s be real. scription drug plan Congress passed a plus of physicians who want to move to ObamaCare is not a failure because so few years ago, when a market is cre- Texas and practice their profession. many Americans reject it, rather so ated and vendors compete for con- They realize they will not lose every- many Americans reject ObamaCare be- sumers’ business, prices go down and thing they have in the litigation lot- cause it is a failure. I believe we should the quality of service goes up. That is tery. They can buy affordable coverage focus on what truly matters. what markets do. Ultimately, it bene- that will protect their family and their Americans are growing increasingly fits the consumer, and it would benefit patients should they make mistakes. anxious about how the law will affect taxpayers and patients as well. We should give each State much them and their families. They wonder What do I mean by patient-centered more flexibility to design a Medicaid what it will mean for health insurance reforms? I am talking about reforms Program that works best for their and tax bills. They wonder whether that empower individual Americans by neediest residents. Medicaid is a won- they will be able to get the care they giving them more choices and flexi- derful program, but it is broken. This need when they need it. They wonder bility in the health care markets—such is designed to protect the most vulner- whether the quality of American as the example of the Oklahoma sur- able people in our society and provide health care will remain the best in the gical care center—by giving people for their health care needs. But be- world and, yes, they wonder how a gov- more transparent information about cause of the broken Medicaid Program, ernment reorganization of one-sixth of pricing and quality and by directly as- only one out of every three doctors in the economy will impact a weak jobs sisting people with preexisting condi- my State will actually see a new Med- market. Unfortunately, neither the tions. icaid patient. Medicaid reimburses at outset nor the outlook provides con- I heard the majority leader earlier about half of what private insurance solation. when Senator MCCONNELL offered a reimburses, and as a result many doc- President Obama has frequently unanimous consent to extend the mor- tors can’t afford to see a new Medicaid sought to downplay the debacle sur- atorium on the individual mandate just patient. What we have is the appear- rounding the rollout of his health care as the President has unilaterally on ance of coverage, but there is no real law. He says ‘‘that glitches and bumps’’ the employer mandate. He said some- access to the doctor of their choice. So are to be expected. But as the Wall thing to the effect of: Republicans we need to fix Medicaid. Street Journal columnist Kimberly want people to be subjected to pre- Finally, we should establish greater Strassel notes, the Democrats didn’t existing condition exclusions that are provider competition in Medicare so ‘‘count on the hiccups turning into car- not covered. That is simply false. We the competition I mentioned a moment diac arrest,’’ and that is what hap- don’t have to embrace 2,700 pages of ago in the Medicare prescription drug pened. ObamaCare just to take care of that program could also apply in other as- Since the enactment of ObamaCare, a problem or other problems we have pects of Medicare and help make it laundry list of unworkable provisions agreement on. We should also work to more affordable, shore it up, and guar- has been repealed or delayed. But re- protect the doctor-patient relationship. antee its availability to generations cently the administration announced The last thing we ought to do on my yet to come. two particularly notable delays. list of things to do to reform the health There is no reason why Americans First, the administration will delay care system is to save Medicare from have to accept an unworkable health implementation of the law’s employer bankruptcy. It is on an unsustainable care law administered by an agency mandate until 2015 because workable

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In anticipation of this mandate these, several affect individuals mak- reaucratic nightmare. With more than many employers are cutting back ing less than $200,000 and married cou- 20,000 pages of new rules and regula- hours for current workers and holding ples making less than $250,000—a clear tions, the law expands government to off on hiring new ones. violation of President Obama’s often an unprecedented level, creating 159 I welcome any relief from ObamaCare repeated campaign promise not to do new boards, commissions, and govern- for anyone in this country, but why so. ment offices. Think of it. should such relief not apply to individ- Despite this massive tax hike, Adding to these concerns, Deloitte’s uals and families as well as businesses? ObamaCare will still add $6.2 trillion— 2013 Survey of U.S. Physicians finds If the administration hasn’t gotten its yes, $6.2 trillion—to the debt in the that due to recent developments in act together by now, what leads us to years ahead. This is based on the Gov- health care, ‘‘the future of the medical believe it ever will? Instead of tempo- ernment Accountability Office projec- profession as we know it may be in rarily delaying part of ObamaCare for tions. This clearly violates yet another jeopardy as it loses clinical autonomy some, I believe the best course would promise by the President that he would and compensation.’’ The survey by be to permanently delay all of it for ev- ‘‘not sign a plan that adds one dime to Deloitte also found that ‘‘6 in 10 physi- eryone. our deficit—either now or in the fu- cians’’—6 in 10—‘‘say it is likely that The administration also recently an- ture.’’ Goodness. many physicians will retire earlier nounced postponement of a critical I believe ObamaCare will not only than planned in the next 1 to 3 years.’’ taxpayer protection under ObamaCare. fail to control costs but will also de- Again, sitting in that doctor’s office, Taxpayers were previously told the stroy the best quality health care in I remember breathing a little easier to government would verify that appli- the world—ours. Why do I say this? In know we have not only the most ad- cants actually qualify for subsidies be- 2009, Dr. Martin Feldstein, Chairman of vanced treatments but also the most fore receiving them. Now the adminis- the Council of Economic Advisers skilled and experienced physicians in tration says it is not ready to do that under President Reagan and a Harvard the world. We don’t want to jeopardize until 2015, although it will still go professor, wrote an op-ed in the Wall that, do we? ahead with enrollment in the program Street Journal entitled ‘‘ObamaCare Is In addition to concerns about the in 2014. So for the coming year, the All About Rationing.’’ He backed up quality of care, the Obama administra- Obama administration will trust but his statement by citing a report issued tion has backtracked on still another not verify anything. The honor system, by President Obama’s own Council of of the President’s promises. In 2009, he I believe, is no taxpayer protection. Economic Advisers which explained stated unambiguously: ‘‘If you like These are not run-of-the-mill how the President would propose to re- your doctor, you will be able to keep glitches and bumps, as the President duce health spending by eliminating your doctor. Period.’’ The President’s would say. These provisions are central certain treatments—by rationing. words. to the legislation and may foreshadow Dr. Feldstein went on to compare the Despite this pledge, the Department major problems to come, as we find out Obama strategy to that of the British of Health and Human Services, under every day. These provisions are un- national health service. He concluded the Obama administration, recently workable or problematic not because the existence of such a program in the posted the following on healthcare.gov: people don’t like them but because United States would not only deny life- ‘‘Depending on the plan you choose in they were poorly designed. This isn’t saving care but would also cast a pall the marketplace, you may be able to about a lack of commitment on behalf over medical researchers who would keep your current doctor.’’ It says of those forced to comply with these fear that government experts might ‘‘may’’ be able to keep your doctor. mandates. Rather, it is about a lack of project their discoveries as ‘‘too expen- That is not what the President told the confidence on behalf of those who con- sive.’’ American people. ceived and crafted these provisions. Think of the implications of ration- A University of Chicago study under- In light of the disastrous rollout of ing health care. What does it mean for scores this finding that more than half ObamaCare, Americans are also appre- a patient sitting in the doctor’s office of current individual insurance plans hensive about the cost—yes, the cost. when they get a life-changing diag- do not meet ObamaCare’s standard to How will all of this impact their health nosis? I know that feeling. I have been be sold on the exchanges. So much for insurance premiums? What will be the there. It reassured me to know we have that ironclad promise. tax burden? What will a new entitle- the best health care in the world and But there is another area: ment program do to our $17 trillion that everything possible would be done ObamaCare is a job killer. How will debt, which is growing? to save my life. I want others who en- ObamaCare affect jobs? In President With respect to premiums, President counter that situation to have the Obama’s recent Illinois speech I men- Obama told the American people his same reassurance. But will they? tioned earlier, he made the following health care overhaul ‘‘could save fami- Despite what President Obama may curious statement about Republicans lies $2,500 in the coming years.’’ Those say, it is not just Republicans who and job creation: ‘‘They’ll bring up were his words. But despite this bold have deep concerns about health care. ObamaCare despite the fact that our claim, health insurance premiums for This week, on the same Wall Street businesses have created nearly twice as the average American family have in- Journal opinion pages, Howard Dean, a many jobs in this recovery as they had creased over $3,000 since 2008, and this former Democratic National Com- at the same point in the last recovery is according to the Kaiser Family mittee chairman and Governor, as well when there was no ObamaCare.’’ Foundation Employer Health Benefit as a physician, concurred with Dr. This is a non sequitur. At a min- Survey, which is very well respected. Feldstein. Mr. Dean wrote that imum, President Obama implied that Moreover, a recent Wall Street Jour- ObamaCare’s independent payment ad- ObamaCare has not hurt job creation. nal analysis finds that premiums for visory board—IPAB—‘‘is essentially a At worst, he implied it has helped. healthy consumers could double or health care rationing body.’’ By setting In stark contrast, the U.S. Chamber even triple under ObamaCare. Can we doctor reimbursement rates for Medi- of Commerce’s second quarter 2013 imagine that? care and determining which procedures Small Business Survey in America Although ObamaCare has not de- and drugs will be covered and at what finds that ‘‘71 percent of small busi- creased premiums, it has certainly in- price, the IPAB will be able to stop cer- nesses—and that is the job creation creased taxes. According to the Con- tain treatments its members do not machine in this country—say the gressional Budget Office—CBO—and favor by simply setting rates to levels health care law makes it harder to

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So we are supposed to pass a law that ers to avoid the mandate.’’ I think there is a growing acceptance guarantees American companies the In addition, Gallup finds that ‘‘41 per- by most experts that we have, indeed, right to hire whoever they need, who- cent of small business owners say they seen a decline in the wages of the mid- ever they say they need, whoever they have held off on hiring new employees’’ dle-class and working Americans rel- believe is best for them. That means in response to ObamaCare. ative to inflation since maybe as long the best worker at the lowest price. The 1-year delay on ObamaCare’s em- ago as 1999—a steady erosion of their That is what free markets are all ployer mandate provides momentary income relative to the price of prod- about. That is what the law of supply relief. But in light of sustained high ucts they buy. That is not a healthy and demand is all about. It has not unemployment in this country, I find it trend. been repealed, by the way, the law of deeply troubling that perhaps the best President Obama talked about it, our supply and demand. thing President Obama has done for Democratic colleagues talked about it First and foremost, that cannot be American business during his time in a lot when President Bush was Presi- the goal of an immigration policy of office is to provide only a brief reprieve dent. But it has continued. I thought the United States of America. It can- from his own signature achievement. maybe it was an aberration, but I do not be the overriding policy of our sys- Notably, labor unions agree with not think so anymore. I think a lot of tem to provide and to make sure that businesses now, that ObamaCare will things are happening with robotics, whatever workers our companies want hurt the economy. Recently, in a ObamaCare, other things that are hap- at whatever price, apparently, they are scathing letter to Democratic leaders pening, that are making it more dif- willing to pay or want to pay—that we in Congress, the president of the Team- ficult for workers to find jobs—unem- allow workers to come in from abroad sters Union, the UFCW, and UNITE- ployment remains exceedingly high— and take those jobs, regardless of the HERE, wrote that ‘‘ObamaCare will and to have wage increases. unemployment rate in America, re- shatter not only our hard-earned One of the things I noticed this week gardless of the number of people who health benefits, but destroy the foun- from the Republican side of the aisle is are on welfare, on unemployment com- dation of the 40-hour workweek that is that Congress received two letters—one pensation, who have not had a good the backbone of the American middle from Republican donors, according to paycheck in a number of years, per- class.’’ some, and another from CEOs—urging haps. This brings me full circle to where I that Congress act on immigration. This Our responsibility and our goal is to began my remarks. President Obama is primarily to the House Members. serve the people of this country and to conveniently blames Republican oppo- Nearly 100 top Republican donors, try to create a climate, an economic sition for the stumbles and failures of they called themselves, and Bush ad- agenda that allows them to prosper and ObamaCare, despite the fact that ministration officials sent a letter to to actually find jobs and actually get Americans across the political spec- the House Republicans on Tuesday urg- pay raises, not pay reductions. trum have spoken up about its many ing lawmakers to pass a bill that legal- Of course, there is already a legal flaws. izes illegal immigrants. The donor let- way for U.S.-based companies to hire President Obama rammed his health ter came the same day the U.S. Cham- workers they need. They can hire the care legislation through Congress with- ber of Commerce and 400 other busi- people living here today who are unem- out a single Republican vote. Why? Be- nesses and umbrella groups fired off an- ployed. Or they can hire some of the cause he knew he did not need our other letter to the House leaders of million-plus immigrants whom we law- votes to put the entire Nation under both parties urging them to pass some- fully admit each year. We have a very his health care plan. Yet now he claims thing. generous immigration policy. No one is that ObamaCare works for those who One word was not mentioned in ei- talking about ending that and not al- are ‘‘committed to it.’’ Committed to ther one of those letters: Wages. Nor lowing immigration to continue. We it? was any discussion of jobs and unem- allow about 1.1 million immigrants a Republicans are committed to find- ployment raised in those letters. year come to America lawfully, plus ing solutions that actually lower Mr. Karl Rove—a man I know and guest workers who come specifically to health costs, that do not tax and spend like and a long-time friend—and these work. That is very generous. But this us into oblivion, that preserve the groups would have us believe this legis- bill would double the number of guest world’s highest quality health care, lation is about the providing of am- workers and increase substantially the and that foster economic growth. We nesty to people who have been here a number of people who come through have said all along that ObamaCare long time. That certainly is a large immigration to become permanent would fail on each of these counts. part of it. Businesses know that legal- residents in our country, at a time of I believe opposition to ObamaCare is izing illegal workers will, indeed, ex- high unemployment—much higher un- not responsible for its failures, and pand the available labor pool for indus- employment than we had in 2007. That commitment to it will not negate its tries with the effect, I suggest, of bill would have allowed much fewer deep flaws. The only way to achieve bringing down wages, particularly in people to come into the country, and it the goals we all share is to begin by re- the areas where illegal workers might was rejected by the American people. pealing this failed law so we can re- have previously not had access. So of No one is saying these programs can- place it with a plan that works. I hope the 11 million people, perhaps half, we not and should not exist, and that they we can. understand, do not have fake docu- should not be improved. But I am I yield the floor. ments, are not able to work in the afraid the businesses want the choicest I suggest the absence of a quorum. labor force, effectively, and they take pick of labor at the lowest cost they The PRESIDING OFFICER. The marginal jobs. If this bill were to pass, can get it. That is what businesses do. clerk will call the roll. all would immediately be given Social That is what businesses want every The assistant legislative clerk pro- Security Numbers, and they could day. When they go out and interview ceeded to call the roll. apply to any job in America. people, they want the best person they Mr. SESSIONS. Madam President, I That is both a good thing and a dif- can get at the least cost. That is what ask unanimous consent that the order ficult thing. It is good that they would their stockholders demand. So they be- for the quorum call be rescinded. be able to work. It is not so good if you lieve the immigration policy for the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without wanted one of the jobs that would be entire Nation should exist to create an objection, it is so ordered. taken. abundance of low-cost labor. I do not THE ECONOMY AND IMMIGRATION But there is a phrase in the letter agree with that. Mr. SESSIONS. Madam President, I which has gotten too little attention They, in their bubble they live in, would like to share some remarks and which explains what this is all think lower wages are good. You hear

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They are not concerned the difference between being pro-market and ready reduced wages enough to be very with how the plan impacts workers, being pro-business too) are making the painful to people who are trying to the immigrants themselves, public re- American economy less and less like the vi- take care of their families today. sources, the education system, or tax- sion of capitalism that conservatives should Wages continue to fall. want to defend. They should consider what payer dollars. They are not focused on This is not only an economic prob- the broader economic and social con- now would be best for the cause of growth and prosperity—the cause of free markets lem, but it is a social problem. The cerns that happen when someone is not and free people. idea that dramatically increasing the able to get a job for years at a decent Capitalism is fundamentally democratic, number of foreign workers to take a wage. The focus tends to be on the re- after all—we today might say fundamentally limited number of American jobs will duction of the cost of labor. populist and recovering this understanding reduce unemployment and raise wages But America has a larger concern. of conservative economics would help to- is so ridiculous it is hard to think it That concern is unemployment. It is day’s Republicans see an enormous public worth discussing. The very idea of this workplace participation. It is wages. need, and an enormous political opportunity, they tend to miss, and to which conserv- is beyond my comprehension. Yet we And it is the cost of social services to have the President out there today those in need. We all agree we must atism could be very usefully applied. It sending out documents claiming just make America more competitive glob- would point to a conservative agenda to help working families better afford life in the the opposite—the President of the ally. Workers must be productive and middle class, and to give more Americans a United States. The law of supply and competitive. But how do we close the chance to rise. demand has not been eliminated. income gap? How do we deal with that? So this is, I guess, directed—too late Wages today are lower than in 1999. The best way to do that is not to re- now to deal with the Senate. It passed duce our wages and workers’ quality of Median household income has declined the Senate, but not too late to deal 8 percent in that time. Some 47 million life. The way to do that is with a less with in the House, which does have a burdensome Tax Code, a less intrusive of our residents are on food stamps Republican majority. If Members of regulatory system, and a tougher, today, including 1 in 3 households in Congress want to broaden their appeal, smarter, fair trade policy. These poli- Detroit. According to the Associated the answer lies in speaking to the real cies would make us more competitive Press, four out of five U.S. adults and legitimate concerns of millions of and help wages and working conditions struggle with joblessness, near poverty, improve. hurting Americans whose wages have or reliance on welfare. So when these business voices and es- declined and whose job prospects have There is no shortage of labor in the tablishment figures say the GOP needs diminished. United States. There is a shortage of to support a comprehensive immigra- The New York Times talked about jobs in the United States. Our goal tion bill, what they are really saying is this in 2000. They forgot about all of must be to help our struggling Ameri- the GOP and the Congress of both par- this now. But in 2000, they editorialized cans move from dependency to being ties—which in the Senate, of course, a against an amnesty bill, what they independent, to help them find steady minority of Republicans voted for the called a ‘‘hasty call for amnesty’’ and jobs and rising pay, not declining pay. bill, and every single Democrat voted warned that ‘‘between about 1980 and Our policy cannot be to simply relegate for the bill. They would have done the 1995 the gap between wages of high more and more of our citizens to de- things I am concerned about. school dropouts and all other workers pendence on the government while im- Now they are worried about the Re- widened substantially.’’ That is what porting a steady stream of foreign publican House and they are trying to the New York Times said then. It re- workers to take the available jobs. put the pressure on them. What they mains true. That is not in the interest of our coun- are saying is, we need to increase low- Professor George Borjas, himself an try or the people of this country. skill immigration, when we do not immigrant to America as a young man Some contend our unemployed do not have enough jobs now. The Senate bill, from Cuba, now at Harvard, perhaps have the needed skills. Well, let’s train based on CBO analysis, would provide the most effective and knowledgeable them. We now spend over $750 billion a legal status to 46 million people—most- and respected scholar of wages and im- year on means-tested welfare-assist- ly lower skilled immigrants—by 2033— migration in the world, certainly in ance type programs. That is the largest 46 million. Here is what the National the United States, estimates—get item in the budget, bigger than Social Review editorialized on the subject: this—that 40 percent, almost half, of Security, bigger than defense, bigger By more than doubling the number of so- the trend downward in wages today can than Medicare. Of that amount, for called guest workers admitted each year, the be traced to immigration from un- every $100 we spend on those programs, bill would help create a permanent skilled workers. Businesses do not have we only spend $1 on job training. So we underclass of foreign workers. The 2007 Bush- to bid up salaries to get good workers need to wake up here. We need to quit Kennedy proposal was rejected in part be- if you constantly have a flow of people cause it would have added 125,000 new guest paying people not to work, quit deliv- workers. The Gang of Eight bill—The one we come in. ering money that creates dependence, just passed in the Senate—would add 1.6 mil- That data he reported has been up- and shift our policies in a way that lion in the first year, and about 600,000 a year dated. High levels of low-skilled immi- puts people to work and gets them after that and that is on top of a 50 percent gration between 1980 and 2000—and trained to take the jobs that are here or more increase in the total level of legal those levels would be greatly increased today. immigration. The creation of a large popu- if this bill that passed the Senate were As we leave for recess, my message to lation of second-class workers is undesirable to become law—have already reduced from the point of view of the American na- my colleagues in the House is this: Do tional interest, which should be our guiding wages of native workers without a high the right thing. Make your priority re- force in this matter. The United States is a school diploma by 8 percent, according storing the rule of law, defending work- nation with an economy, not an economy to Professor Borjas. He has analyzed ing Americans, and helping those with a nation. Labor Department statistics, census struggling, immigrant and native born. This Nation owes certain things to data, and all kinds of data, according People who immigrate here lawfully its citizens, the people who are here to the highest academic standards. want to go to work here and see their now. We have a lot—300 million—and Professor Borjas said their wages wages rise too. Their wages are being many of them are hurting. We owe have fallen from 1980 to 2000 by 8 per- pulled down if the flow of immigration them the best opportunity—owe them cent in real dollars as a result of the is too large. It is amazing to me how the best opportunity—to be successful current flow of immigration. So that is the coalition has been put together. and have a decent job with increasing about $250 a month. You think that Some of the comments about it kind of wages, not declining. does not make a difference to working take my breath away. Here is what conservative writer Americans and their families, to lose Here is what the President said today Yuval Levin wrote in a recent op-ed. I $250 a month? in his paper, claiming that everything

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Madam President, I ask tive private designs with the excessive significantly from commonsense immi- unanimous consent that the order for regulations for narrowed political in- gration reform. the quorum call be rescinded. terests. We need more competition, not According to the Bureau of Labor The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without less. Statistics, the leisure and hospitality objection, it is so ordered. Unless we take concrete steps now, industry has consistently added jobs HEALTH CARE REFORM we will soon be unable to switch off the over the last 3 years. These sectors re- Mr. ENZI. Madam President, a lot of track toward government-run health main a source of robust economic ac- Americans are worried right now about care. When I first got here, I was tivity and continue to exceed expecta- their health insurance. They know warned that there were people who did tions. Leaders of these industries have what is coming. Seniors have been not care who ran the train of health as been long-time proponents of legisla- turned down by their doctors for Medi- long as it wrecked. Then we could have tion that would legalize workers in the care treatment because the doctors are universal single-pay, government-run United States and facilitate the lawful not adequately compensated. If they health care. I am not sure that is not employment of future foreign-born have not been turned down, they know still the goal. workers. someone who has been turned down. One clear example of how convoluted The head of the American Hotel and Medicaid is uncertain and a stigma. this law is comes from the definition of Lodging Association this year ap- On the one hand, advances in medical who an employee is. I used to work in plauded the Senate—I bet he did—on technology and the capabilities and the shoe business, so I understand the behalf of the lodging industry for its knowledge of our health care providers difference between full-time work, bipartisan commitment to immigra- mean we are living longer and have which was 40 hours a week, and part- tion reform that ‘‘creates jobs, boosts more tools at hand than ever before to time work, which was under 40 hours a travel and tourism, preserves hoteliers’ address diseases and illnesses. week. access to a strong seasonal workforce, However, on the other hand, this in- However, under the health care law, and stimulates economic growth.’’ creasing life expectancy, coupled with there are now full-time employees and Well, sure. He would rather be able to the aging of our population and the full-time equivalents. What this means have a large flow of workers from steady increases in health care costs, is the law requires employers, and par- abroad take the jobs. What happens to ticularly small businesses, to deter- means our health care system is on the the Americans who are not getting mine how many of their part-time em- verge of becoming completely jobs? Are they on the food stamp rolls, ployees it takes to equal a full-time unsustainable financially. the assistance rolls? Are they on unem- All across the country health insur- employee. They don’t come under the ployment compensation? Are they oth- ance rates are skyrocketing. Families full force of the law until they hit 50 erwise struggling to get by with gov- employees. There are businesses that are struggling to cope with the higher ernment assistance? Would it not be understand that, and they are trying to costs and less choice. Employees are better for our Americans to have those avoid getting to the 50th employee. But losing coverage and they are losing jobs? there are some catches in this law. I mean, think about it, the President working hours. Businesses are not hir- First of all, the health care law sets of the United States out here cele- ing. At the center of this uncertainty full time at 30 hours, not 40 hours per brating special interests, hotel mag- is the President’s health care law. A week but 30 hours. It was news to me. nates, casino magnates who want number of provisions have already gone It always was 40 hours. cheap foreign labor so they do not have into effect, but we will not experience Second, the law requires these em- to hire American workers who are un- the full force of the law until 2014; that ployers to take everyone working 29 employed. That is what we are talking is, January. hours a week or less, combine all of about. I think it is time for the Repub- The Democrats’ ‘‘go it alone’’ health their time for a week, and then divide licans to stand up to the Republican care reform plan in 2009 was the first by the number 30 to establish how 100 donors writing that letter. Give me major piece of legislation to pass Con- many full-time equivalents these part- a break. We need to reject their advice gress without a bipartisan vote. Let me time workers represent. I don’t think a and the premise of their letter that the repeat that again. The Democratic ‘‘go lot of people planned on that. public policy of the United States it alone’’ health care reform plan in If you are still following along at this should be based on giving U.S. compa- 2009 was the first major piece of legisla- point, congratulations. You can see nies a legal basis for hiring all the low- tion to pass Congress without a bipar- how costly the taxes imposed by this cost foreign workers they say they tisan vote. When you have a partisan law will be. need. bill you get partisan results. What if the rule forces you to add all They are not entitled to demand After 20,000 pages of regulations and of your employees’ hours and divide by that. We are supposed to set national still a lot more to come, they are a lit- 30 hours to determine your full-time policy here. We are supposed to set pol- tle behind on those, and after over 150 employees? What if you have 10 em- icy that serves the national interest. new bureaucratic boards, agencies, and ployees who are working 40 hours? We do not work for those donors and programs, the Federal Government That would be 400 hours. If you divided special interests. So the national inter- still cannot figure out how to make the that by 30 and find out that you are est is to reduce unemployment, cer- law work and has had to delay it, in paying 10 people, but you actually have tainly, and to create rising wages. That part. 131⁄3 employees at the full-time require- is our responsibility in this body. Let’s What I have seen to date is enough to ment, that could put you over the 50 get on with it. convince me that we need a different and put you into a whole different cat- I want to say how great it is to see path. I opposed the health care law ini- egory of costs and penalties. my friend Senator ENZI. I am taking up tially and I support full repeal of the If you have 10 employees and you his time. I hope I have not kept him law. Fixing our health care system watched it so that there are only 29 too late. He works late anyway. But he does not have to be divisive or par- hours, that comes to 290 hours. If you has been a great principled supporter of tisan. There are clear differences in the divided that by 30, you would find out immigration reform and is opposed to approach to fixing health care from all that even though none of these people the bill that came before us. I thank across the political ideological spec- are full-time employees, you have 92⁄3 the Senator for his work on so many of trum. However, the least we have to do full-time employees. You can see how these issues but immigration reform is is to dismantle the worst parts of the they could do a little miscalculation, on my mind today. It is great to see law and replace them with reforms suddenly be at the 50, and be into a the Senator. that actually work, reforms that lower whole new series of penalties.

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The administration had a lot of promises. Can any of those think that was a mistake on their part. is shopping its own version of that promises be met? Will they be met? A I think it was intentional—to come statement. lot of decisions are being based on what after the election. As the Senate Finance Committee the Federal Government promised. There is another little complication chairman put it recently: this law is a Of course, in truth, we are out of that gets thrown in here though. If train wreck waiting to happen. That is money. The new law also tried to ad- those employers are not providing the the Democratic Senate Finance Com- dress the problem of rising health care health insurance and not being fined mittee chairman. costs. I believe the Federal fiscal situa- for not providing the health insurance, Of course, on top of all of this, the tion is untenable, and we need to im- then the people who work for them law relies in part on new taxes and tax plement significant and far-reaching have to go on the exchange to get their subsidies to support the coverage ex- spending cuts to get our fiscal house in health insurance. If they go on the ex- pansion. order. We cannot continue on our cur- This means the IRS will be involved change to get their health insurance, rent path. they can’t be subsidized by the busi- in implementation. I have significant The President and his administration nesses they worked for. That is going concerns with the ability of the IRS, will argue that the new law will expand particularly in the wake of the current to be a surprise to a lot of employees access and lower costs. While the law scandal. The fact that this organiza- too. certainly increases access to insurance, tion, the IRS—tainted by such political The delay will force more people to it also moved billions of dollars from behavior—is involved in implementing enroll in health care exchanges or face the Medicare Program to pay for this the new health care law has increased the tax penalty if they don’t. A lot of new insurance program. That is not ex- my belief that the health care law is people don’t realize if they do go on the actly saving the government money. not something the country wants or exchange, there is also a surcharge on The projections for lower costs also needs. Of course, the IRS employees the cost of their health insurance. don’t add up for the average American don’t want to come under this law ei- They are going to be paying a 3.5 per- either. Insurance premiums and rates ther. I don’t know of anybody who real- cent tax for buying the insurance. Of are increasing. Small businesses are ly wants to come under it. course, if they don’t buy the insurance, I will take a close look at proposals unable to continue to provide health then they get a penalty. to remove the IRS from any implemen- insurance for their workers. The delay was also made for the busi- tation activities, but I do think they Businesses in general have delayed nesses without congressional approval, should be subject to the law too. At the hiring or are only hiring people part done administratively. The Congres- same time, I will continue to work to time—although I hope they listen to sional Budget Office and the Joint provide folks with relief from the the part that I gave about the little Committee on Taxation informed Sen- health care law as a whole. part-time catch that is built into the ator HATCH this week that this delay One of the things they have said if law. will increase the cost of the new insur- you are going on the exchange is, if All of these decisions are directly ance program established by law by $12 you are in certain income categories, driven by the economic impact of the billion. It is not as if we had an extra then you get a subsidy from the gov- health care law. My Senate Republican $12 billion laying around here. ernment to help you purchase your in- colleagues and I are focused on devel- In particular, the Congressional surance. We are told now that will be oping proposals that address the worst Budget Office and the Joint Committee self-reporting and will not be subject to aspects of the health care law. The law on Taxation estimated that the Fed- audit. Doesn’t that sound like some- increases premiums and health care eral Government will be required to thing that could be fraught with a lot costs, forces employers to stop offering pay an additional $3 billion in subsidies of fraud, where you say you just make insurance to their employees, and for people on the exchanges. A lot of enough to get into the biggest sub- slashes benefits for millions of Medi- extra costs were just kicked in there. sidies? Everybody wouldn’t do that, of care beneficiaries. This delay not only increases the costs course, but I think there are some who I support repealing both the cap on on hard-working Americans, but it would. health savings accounts, flexible spend- fails the original intent of health care How is the government doing on ing accounts, and the prohibition on reform, and that is to provide Ameri- some of the things that they already over-the-counter purchases included in cans with high quality, affordable put into effect? I saw a little article on the health care law. health care. high-risk pools. When the bill went in, Flexible spending accounts help In addition, the law requires the ad- a lot of the States already had high- make consumers more aware and en- ministration to set up health insurance risk pools, and we worked with States gage in their health care spending. exchanges in a number of States, in- to make those viable, but the Federal Health savings accounts are some- cluding Wyoming. We are sparsely pop- Government said we could do it for thing that young, healthy staffers of ulated, low numbers. The numbers less. They put in a high-risk pool. the Senate like to do. They can do the wouldn’t work out to do our own ex- To keep people from jumping from math real easy. They can look at the change. the State ones, which, yes, are more regular program and see how much One problem is the administration expensive, over into the Federal one, that would cost or they could take a has yet to tell anyone exactly how which is less expensive, they said you look at health savings accounts. The they are going to do those exchanges or couldn’t make the jump unless you difference in the price, in only 3 years what even a basic plan is. If you are were without insurance for 6 months. they could cover the whole deductible going to have a range of plans that in- People who are in the high-risk pool part as long as they were healthy for 3 surance companies can bid on, that you can’t afford to be without insurance for years. They would be covered for that can look up on the computer, doesn’t it 6 months. part until something major happened— seem, before you can even start, that There wasn’t a big jump to the high- and they were covered for cata- you would have to know what the basic risk pool. But in spite of the fact that strophic—so they found that to be a plan is? there wasn’t a jump to the high-risk real bargain. But not anymore. How the President can argue that ev- pool, the Federal high-risk pool went Additionally, a number of other Sen- eryone will love the health care law broke. It ran out of money. ators and I have put forward bills to re- once it goes into effect is beyond me. Here is the disturbing part of that ar- peal the taxes imposed by the Presi- This administration can’t even tell ticle. They said, well, they would just dent’s health care law. That would be

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I wish to pro- prove telemedicine capabilities, par- works but moves the country forward vide relief to employers from new regu- ticularly for the rural areas so that in a responsible way. lations imposed on them by the law. where a person lives has less impact on We still need health care reform, but These ideas preserve competition in a the level of care they are able to re- it has to be the right way, with strong private market for health care cov- ceive. bipartisan support on individual health erage and lower the cost of care for the The advancement of more powerful, care issues. What happened to indi- consumer. All of these steps are com- wireless technologies has substantial vidual choice on a policy? What hap- monsense reforms to the health care potential to remotely link individuals pened to liability reform? What about law that take us off the path toward a across the country to deliver health the sale of insurance across State lines national, Federal health care system. care in more accessible settings. Our or pooling through an association so One of the most effective ways Con- Nation has made great strides in im- they have leverage against the insur- gress can address the rising costs of proving the quality of life for all Amer- ance companies? What happened to health care is to focus on the way it is icans. We need to remember that every adequate compensation for providers? delivered as part of the Nation’s cur- major legislative initiative that has All of these have been left out. Pro- rent cost-driven and ineffective patient helped transform our country has been viding Americans with access to afford- care system. America’s broken fee-for- forged in the spirit of cooperation. able health care at a high quality is service structure is driving our Na- These qualities are essential to the something Republicans and Democrats tion’s health care system further down- success and longevity of crucial pro- should be able to agree upon. The challenges of the American ward. grams such as Medicare and Medicaid. Today’s method of payment encour- When it comes to health care deci- health care system are not going away. ages providers to see as many patients sions being made in Washington lately, If we improve health care in a practical and prescribe as many treatments as the only thing the government is doing instead of a political way, we can make its better. Good policy is good politics. possible, but it does nothing to reward well is increasing partisanship and leg- Why do I have some hope this is going providers who keep patients healthy. islative gridlock. The President and to happen? Congress is more interested Maligned incentives created by the fee- Democrats need to listen. It is time to now than they have ever been, and the for-service system drive up costs and admit that this partisan experiment in reason is there was a Republican—yes, hurt patient care. government-run health care is failing. there was one Republican provision in Tackling this issue is a good start to In order for this to get better, they the bill that forced Congress to go into reining in rising health care costs. The must acknowledge the problem. Some the exchanges too. We and our staffs health care law championed by Presi- of the law’s authors and biggest sup- have to live under the law we passed. dent Obama and the majority party in porters admit this law is a mess, and it That is how it should be. But the result the Senate did little to address these will only get worse. is hitting everyone in their offices problems because the vast majority of However, those in the Democratic right now. Every Senator and every the legislation involved a massive ex- leadership continue to support flawed Representative is looking at what may pansion of the government price con- health care laws out of pride, politics, happen to their staff on January 1, and trols found in the fee-for-service Medi- or a belief that the government knows their staffs are concerned. It has best. It makes no sense to stubbornly care and Medicaid Programs. changed the tenor of some of the hear- If we wish to address the threat posed cling to a law that is so massive, bur- ings we are having. It is pretty hard- by out-of-control entitlement spend- densome, bureaucratic, and confusing hitting on both sides. So with that, I do ing, we need to restructure Medicare to that it is collapsing under its own have hope. better align incentives for providers weight. Madam President, I yield the floor. and beneficiaries. This will not only By focusing on positive changes, Con- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- lower health care costs, it will also im- gress can give the failed law’s pro- ator from Delaware. prove the quality of care for millions of ponents a way out. The key is finding POSTAL SERVICE REFORM Americans. It is very important that common ground. More often than not, Mr. CARPER. Madam President, we protect access to rural health care the country hears about what divides most of our colleagues have finished, a services too. Congress instead of what unifies us. We lot of them packed up and are heading There is more that can be done to could come together and focus on com- back to their home States to begin the better align Federal programs to meet monsense solutions with the kinds of August recess. I wish them all well, es- the needs of rural and frontier States. step-by-step reforms that would pro- pecially the one who just preceded me The criteria that determine eligibility tect Americans. I believe Members of on the floor tonight. for Federal funds to support rural Congress on both sides of the aisle can I stand between the staff here and health care programs are based on fac- agree on 80 percent of an issue 100 per- the pages who are wrapping up their tors that make it difficult to prove the cent of the time. summer with us—at least a month with needs of the underserved, rural, and I want to be clear that this isn’t com- us. They will be heading back to their frontier areas. promise. When you compromise, each home States across America. We had For example, one provider for 3,500 side gives up something they believe one of our pages—a page, actually, in people in New York City is entirely dif- in, and in the end they get something the last group, at the beginning of the ferent than the 3,500 people living in no one believes in. I am about agreeing summer—from Delaware, and we are Fremont, Campbell County or, perhaps on common ground without com- very proud of her and all the ones who more so, Niobrara County. I use promise, without sacrificing each par- have been here. I have told them they Niobrara County quite a bit, for exam- ty’s principles, by leaving out parts of are among the best group we have ever ple, because Niobrara County is the the issue to look for a solution later. had—even that guy from Arkansas, size of Delaware and has 2,500 people Congress also needs to stop deal- whose mom used to sit right down here living in it. It is 90 miles tall, 75 miles making and start legislating. We need in the row next to MARK PRYOR and wide, and near the bottom of the center to stop developing comprehensive bills me. is a town called Lusk. This is where al- and then marketing them as the only I thank the staff for their hard work most all of the people live. They do option. To me, comprehensive means throughout the course of this year. I have a hospital there. incomprehensible. The larger a bill is, think we are in a good place, and the When they have a doctor or a physi- the harder it is to agree. And, of Senate is starting to act more like the cian’s assistant, the hospital is open. course, you can tuck some things in Senate of old. We are beginning to gov- When they do not, they are 104 miles there that people never see. This is es- ern a little more from the center, and from a trauma center. pecially true when we pass a bill that Democrats and Republicans are look- You can’t apply the same rules to no one has fully read and then after- ing to find new ways to work together that hospital that you apply to New wards we find out what is in it. on a wide range of issues.

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We do our best, and and old, if they need help, can sign up much like the U.S. auto industry did in then we introduce the legislation and for student loans late this summer and the last decade or two to try to make ask other people who have similar or fall and then go back to school and a go of it. The auto industry found different views to tell us what they complete their education. themselves in a situation where they like about our legislation and what Senator ENZI used the numbers 80–20. had more plants than they needed, they do not like. In the time I have known him, he has more suppliers than they needed, they In introducing this legislation, we talked about the 80–20 rule, of which he had really in some ways more different would invite folks from around the may be the architect. The 80–20 rule is models than they needed, and they had, country, whether they happen to be something like this: Around here, we sadly, more employees than they need- residents, consumers, people living in agree on about 80 percent of the stuff ed given their market share, which was homes, families who rely on the mail, and may disagree on about 20 percent about 85 percent when I was in South- whether they happen to be businesses of the stuff. But in the end, why don’t east Asia, and it dropped to about 45 that use the mail broadly or whether we just focus on the 80 percent we percent 3 or 4 years ago. Fortunately, they happen to be folks who send out agree on and set aside the 20 percent the auto industry in this country has magazines or catalogs or other non- we don’t agree on and then take that revived, is vibrant, and is coming back. profit groups or other folks who work up another day? They are hiring and building cars— for the Postal Service, the employees, That is the spirit Senator TOM award-winning, highly energy efficient those who are retired, the customers of COBURN, who is the ranking Republican cars. the Postal Service—we welcome their on the Senate Homeland Security and The auto industry was an industry input as they have a chance to look Governmental Affairs Committee, and that had to retool itself and right size over what we have written. We ask I have taken to an issue that needs to itself for the 21st century, and they them to see if they can help us make it be addressed, and that is a path for- have done that and done it well. The better. ward in making sure we have a strong big three in the United States are back Over in the House of Representatives, postal system in this country, as we and building some of the best cars in Congressmen ISSA and CUMMINGS have have had for over 200 years. We need to the world. We are proud of the work been working, along with their col- have a strong, vibrant, financially they do, and they are not only hiring leagues, on legislation. It has been re- strong, and sustainable postal system people but are paying bonuses to their ported out of committee over there, I for a long time, for as long as we are people, and it has turned out to be a think on a party-line vote. going to be a country. really great success story. These were One of the things that was important The nature of our needs and the way companies that were literally going to me was to write a bipartisan bill. we communicate has changed dramati- into bankruptcy—GM, Chrysler—not Dr. COBURN wanted us to write a bipar- cally. I remember finding in my par- that many years ago. They are back, tisan bill. Neither one of us got every- ents’ home, oh gosh, about 5 or 6 years and we are a better country. Thank thing we wanted. The nature of com- ago, when, after my dad had died, my God we helped them get back. And promise is there are some things that, mom was going to move out of her Ford builds great vehicles. frankly, you are not all that enamored home in Florida up close to my sister What do we do about the Postal Serv- with, and that is the case here. Our in Kentucky, this treasure trove of ice? The Postal Service has about 7 pledge going forward is to continue to love letters my parents exchanged dur- million people working for it or who work together, to ask Democrats and ing World War II. For others of you have jobs that are related or are con- Republicans to help us improve on this whose parents have been in similar sit- nected directly or indirectly to the legislation. uations and whose folks were part of Postal Service—7 million jobs. What do The challenge for us is this: In a dig- the ‘‘greatest generation,’’ you may we do about them? ital age where people use Skype and have uncovered a treasure trove of let- I think what we need to do and are Internet and Twitter and all, how do ters like that as well. They wrote lit- trying to do is contained in the legisla- we enable the Postal Service to use erally every day—just about every day tion Dr. COBURN and I are introducing what is truly unique—and it is a unique through the war. tonight, which we have worked on for company, if you will; it is a public-pri- I remember that the happiest days I the last 6 months. I really thank him vate company, although a big com- spent in Southeast Asia, in the several and his staff, especially Chris Barkley, pany, the second largest employer in tours I served there in the early 1970s, who is here on the floor with us, who the country, and it is a business that the happiest days for us each week has worked very closely and hard with goes to every mailbox in this country 5 were the days we got the mail. Those John Kilvington, who is a member of to 6 days a week—to make a profit, to were the best days—letters from home, the majority staff at the Homeland Se- be financially sustainable, and to meet cards, postcards, newspapers, maga- curity and Governmental Affairs Com- our communication needs without a zines. Those were great days. mittee. huge ongoing reliance from the tax- Our troops in Afghanistan still get We want to thank a lot of people, payer, from the Treasury, to do that? I mail. They still get letters and post- Democratic and Republican staff, ma- think they can do it. I think they can cards and birthday cards, Father’s Day jority and minority staff, for the ter- do it. I think the legislation we have and Mother’s Day cards, but it is dif- rific work they have done to try to find written will help make that possible. ferent because they have Skype and the middle, to focus on that 80 percent I want to say a special thanks to a cell phones and a lot of other ways to we can agree on, and the 20 percent we number of folks. I want to thank the communicate. can’t agree on, we will put off until an- Postal Service, led by Pat Donahoe, I asked my staff recently to go back other day. the Postmaster General; the Board of 12 years ago to when I first came here The legislation we have written, put Governors there, which is part of the and tell me how many e-mails we got simply, addresses how we make pos- Postal Service: the folks who represent for every letter we sent—tell me how sible and ensure that this Postal Serv- hundreds of thousands of postal work- many e-mails we got for every letter ice—which was literally spelled out and ers through the union; the businesses we sent and received. It turns out for called for in our Constitution all those across the country that use and rely on every 1 e-mail we received, we received years ago—is still relevant today; that the Postal Service; and a lot of cus- 10 or 12 letters. That was just like 10 or it is able to be financially viable today tomers—regular people who have given 12 years ago. Then I asked them to tell and help meet our communication us their ideas and shared their ideas me what it is today, and it has flipped. needs today in a different age, in a dig- with us from towns large and small, It is just the opposite. For every letter ital age. They can do this. They can do cities and States large and small. We

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To our colleagues on both sides of the and the Senate proceed to consider- Most customers and most merchants aisle, we look forward to working with ation of the legislation. have no idea what kind of swipe fee is you to make what we think is a good The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there being charged when they use a debit or bill even better. I like to say that ev- objection? credit card. erything I do, I know I can do better. If Without objection, it is so ordered. The swipe fee system became an it isn’t perfect, make it better. And my enormous money-maker for Visa, last thought on this is that the road to f MasterCard and the banks. They were improvement is always under construc- MORNING BUSINESS collecting an estimated $16 billion in debit swipe fees and $30 billion in credit tion. Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask fees each year. So we have some more work to do, unanimous consent that the Senate Those billions are paid by every mer- and we will take what is a good bipar- proceed to a period of morning busi- chant, charity, school, and government tisan bill and hopefully make it a lot ness, with Senators allowed to speak agency that accepts payment by card— better. therein for up to 10 minutes each. and the costs are passed on to Amer- Madam President, with that, I will The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ican consumers in the form of higher say good night to you. I look forward objection, it is so ordered. to seeing you in about 5 or 6 weeks. My prices. best to you and the people you so ably f By 2010, the U.S. swipe fee system represent in New Hampshire. God bless. INTERCHANGE FEE RULEMAKING was growing out of control with no end With that, I suggest the absence of a in sight. U.S. swipe fee rates had be- Mr. DURBIN. Madam President, I quorum. come the highest in the world—far ex- rise to speak about a Federal court rul- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ceeding the actual costs of conducting ing handed down yesterday that rep- clerk will call the roll. a debit or credit transaction. resents a tremendous victory for con- The legislative clerk proceeded to There were no market forces serving sumers and Main Street businesses call the roll. to keep fees at a reasonable level. across America. Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask There was no competition and no This ruling has to do with debit card unanimous consent that the order for choice. Merchants and their customers swipe fees. Yesterday, a Federal judge the quorum call be rescinded. were being forced to subsidize billions in D.C. called for the Federal Reserve The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without in windfall fees to the big banks. to lower the approximately 24 cent cap objection, it is so ordered. I knew we had to change this situa- it set on debit swipe fees to a level that tion. f more closely reflects the actual cost of This is an issue of fundamental im- a debit transaction. portance to our economy. Our nation is THANKING STAFF This decision is a major win for Main moving from a currency based on paper Mr. REID. Madam President, I appre- Street merchants and their customers. cash and checks to a system where ciate the Presiding Officer’s patience It was urgently needed, because this American dollars are mostly exchanged in waiting for us to wrap up things. decision corrects flaws in the Fed’s through electronic transactions. Let me say a word very quickly rulemaking that had allowed Visa and We cannot allow Visa, MasterCard about the staff. I wish everyone a good MasterCard to triple the swipe fees and the big banks to dominate the elec- August. It has been an extremely dif- they impose on many coffeeshops, con- tronic payments system and use it to ficult first 7 months of this congres- venience stores, restaurants and other enrich themselves at consumers’ ex- sional period. We got a lot done, and I merchants. pense. Remember, this is America’s appreciate very much all the hard work I had filed an amicus brief in this currency we are talking about. We of everyone. court case, since the case involved a have to ensure transparency, competi- I have said before, but not recently, rulemaking based on a law that I had tion and fairness when it comes to elec- that we get a lot of things done around authored. I am very pleased that the tronic payments involving U.S. dollars. here—not nearly as much as we court ruled the way it did, and I will So I stepped in and introduced an should—but it is the result of all the take a minute to explain why. amendment to the 2010 Wall Street Re- work that is done by those here and the For years, I have been sounding the form bill that for the first time placed scores of other people we don’t see that alarm about swipe fees, also known as reasonable regulation over debit swipe are back there doing all kinds of things interchange fees. fees. to make this place work, all the com- The swipe fee is a hidden fee that is My amendment said that if the Na- mittee staff, the police officers but es- charged on every debit or credit card tion’s biggest banks are going to let pecially the floor staff. transaction. It is a fee that a merchant Visa and MasterCard fix swipe fee rates As we talked earlier today about has to pay to a bank when the mer- for them, then the rates must be rea- some departures we have here, one of chant accepts a credit or debit card sonable and proportional to the cost of the good things we have is that in all that the bank issued. The fee is taken processing a transaction. No more un- the time I have been here, as far I am as a cut out of the transaction amount. reasonably high debit swipe fees for big aware—there could have been in- These swipe fees are harmful to con- banks. stances, but I am unaware of any, sumers and to our economy. They are My amendment passed the Senate where there was bitterness expressed hidden, they are anti-competitive, and with 64 votes and it was signed into law publicly and, as far as I know, pri- they end up raising the price of every- with the rest of Wall Street reform. vately between each other. I haven’t thing we buy at retail. The swipe fee reform law that I wrote seen that. I appreciate very much the It is important to understand how directed the Federal Reserve to issue good work we do for the Senate. The these fees work. regulations to bring down debit swipe staff is not partisan in the work for The vast majority of bank fees are fee rates. their bosses that they try to get done, set in a transparent and competitive In December 2010, the Fed issued a and we can only do that through them. market environment, with each bank proposed rulemaking that called for I am so grateful for all they do for setting its own fee rate and competing debit swipe fees to be capped at 7 to 12 the Senate leadership, all the Senators, over them. But that is not the case cents per transaction. and the country. Words are not ade- with swipe fees. This was a significant reduction from quate for me to express that, but I With swipe fees, the big banks de- what had been a 44 cent average debit truly do appreciate all they do. cided they would designate the two swipe fee, though it still allowed banks

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It was a lobbying stam- By including in the interchange fee stand- bank competitors now receive. pede. ard costs that are expressly prohibited by Also, the big banks argued that they They pressured the Fed to raise the the statute, the final regulation represents a would have to jack up fees on con- debit swipe fee cap to a level far higher significant price increase over pre-Durbin sumers to make up for the lost revenue Amendment rates for small-ticket debit than 12 cents, because they claimed transactions under the $12 threshold. Con- from swipe fees. that there were all sorts of additional gress did not empower the Board to make But we haven’t seen that happen ei- costs that the Fed forgot to include in policy judgments that would result in sig- ther, because there is transparency and its analysis. nificantly higher interchange rates. competition when it comes to bank The Fed gave in, and in June 2011 The court concluded that the Fed fees on consumers. In fact, we’ve got- issued a final rule that raised the cap must rewrite its regulation to lower ten more transparency on these fees in level to about 24 cents—much higher the debit fee cap and to halt Visa and the past few years as many banks have than the actual cost of a debit trans- MasterCard’s fee increases on mer- adopted a fee disclosure form developed action. chants for small dollar transactions. by the Pew Charitable Trusts that I Predictably, Visa, MasterCard and Now, this process of rewriting the have strongly supported. the big banks took advantage of this regulations will take some time, and I As the banks’ other scare tactics watered-down regulation that they had suspect there may be more litigation have faded away, they have resorted to lobbied for. Visa and MasterCard before this issue is over. arguing that the problem with swipe promptly jacked up any swipe fee rates But this court ruling marks a tre- reform is that merchants haven’t that were below 24 cents so that this 24 mendous win for Main Street mer- passed along enough swipe fee savings cent ceiling became a floor. chants and their customers who de- to consumers. With Visa and MasterCard’s rate in- serve the swipe fee relief that the law This was a pretty hypocritical argu- creases, stores that mainly handle provided for. ment for them to make, because they small dollar purchases like coffeeshops, Fortunately for the Fed, there are knew that Visa and MasterCard had convenience stores, and fast food res- some clear roadmaps for how it can fix raised many swipe fee rates after re- taurants are now paying far more in its regulation. I pointed out in my ami- form took effect—a direct result of the swipe fees than they did before. cus brief that the Fed’s initial rule- higher cap that they had lobbied for. These merchants used to be charged making, with its 7 to 12 cent cap, came But even though many merchants debit fees that were a percentage of the far closer to reflecting the actual costs have suffered under those swipe fee in- purchase amount, and now they are that Congress instructed the Fed to creases, we have still seen aggressive charged around 24 cents no matter how look at. price competition and discounting by small the purchase. Their customers The Fed should look again to its ini- retailers since swipe fee reform took ultimately pay the price. tial rulemaking as it works to rewrite effect. Consumers have benefitted from This was not a flaw in the law, which its final rule. this price competition, and they will And just last week, the European required a ‘‘reasonable and propor- benefit even more from this court rul- Commission announced that it would tional’’ fee. Instead, it showed the dan- ing. seek to cap debit swipe fee rates ger of watering down the regulations In closing, I note that yesterday’s throughout the European Union at 0.2 that implement these laws. The banks court decision marks another impor- and card companies lobbied the Fed for percent of the transaction. Given that the average debit trans- tant step in the effort to make sure the a loophole and when they got one, they action is about $38, that works out to electronic payments system is reason- ran through it. an average cap of about 7 cents- right able and fair for American consumers After the Fed issued its final rule and where the Fed was in its initial rule. and businesses. Our work is not over Visa and MasterCard promptly raised Congressman PETER WELCH and I yet, but we are making great progress. their swipe fee rates to the cap level sent a letter last week urging the Fed I want to thank my colleagues and wherever they could, a coalition of to closely review the European Com- all the consumers, merchants and ad- merchants led by the convenience mission’s debit fee cap and to incor- vocates across America who have stores filed a lawsuit in federal court. porate it in the Fed’s debit fee regula- joined me in this effort. This marks a They argued that the Fed failed to tion. I believe the Fed will find the big win for Main Street over Wall follow the law in issuing its final regu- Commission’s analysis and conclusions Street, and it wouldn’t have been pos- lation. They urged the court to order to be very helpful in rewriting its final sible without this excellent coalition. the Fed to rewrite its regulation in rule. f compliance with the statute. As we move forward on the path of TRIBUTE TO GLENN POSHARD I filed an amicus brief in this case in reasonable swipe fee reform, I should support of the merchants’ position. In note that Visa, MasterCard and the Mr. DURBIN. Madam President, I my brief, I pointed out that when the banking industry are probably not too would like to thank Dr. Glenn Poshard Fed doubled its swipe fee cap between pleased with this court decision. for all he has done for Southern Illinois the initial rulemaking and the final I suspect they will be up here on Cap- University and for his 40 years of pub- rulemaking, the Fed cited the need to itol Hill very soon, screaming bloody lic service to Illinois. cover certain costs that the statute ex- murder and arguing that this court de- After more than 7 years as president plicitly prohibited the Fed from includ- cision means the end of the world. of Southern Illinois University, Dr. ing. I just want to point out that the Poshard will be retiring next year. The bottom line, I argued, was that banks and card companies have been Under Dr. Poshard’s leadership, South- the Fed came far closer to following spreading myths and using scare tac- ern Illinois University has been able to the statute in its draft rulemaking tics about swipe fee reform for years. keep tuition costs low and the univer- than after it had bent toward the banks None of them have come true. sity’s finances sound, despite the finan- in its final rulemaking. They argued that swipe fee reform cial problems that have plagued the The court agreed, and yesterday it would devastate small banks. Yet sepa- State. ordered the Fed to rewrite its rules in rate studies by the Fed, GAO and the Throughout his career, Dr. Poshard compliance with what the law provides. FTC have all found that the exemption worked for the people of southern Illi- Here’s a key quote from the court’s I wrote in the law for small banks has nois. He was born in Herald, IL, and opinion: ‘‘The court concludes that the worked as intended. graduated from Carmi Township High Board has clearly disregarded As it turns out, small banks and School. He left Illinois to serve his Congress’s statutory intent by inappro- credit unions have thrived since this country in the U.S. Army in Korea,

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He ing for the release of activist Akzam Federal Security Service accompanied received all three degrees from South- Turgunov and journalists Dilmurod by tax enforcement and other govern- ern Illinois University at Carbondale. Saidov and Salijon Abdurakhmanov. ment personnel has raided thousands of Appointed to the Illinois State Sen- Others have also championed the NGOs across Russia, seizing documents ate in 1984, Dr. Poshard held the seat cause of political freedom around the and interrogating staff—all in an or- until the people of the 22nd Congres- world, including Senators MCCAIN and chestrated intimidation campaign; sional District sent him to the U.S. CARDIN, who have been leaders in try- Opposition leader Boris Nemtsov has House of Representatives in 1989. Dur- ing to hold our Russian friends to a been arrested multiple times for peace- ing his 10 years in Congress, Dr. higher standard of political and human fully protesting government policies; Poshard was a strong proponent of rights freedom. Deputy editor-in-chief of Russian campaign finance reform. When he ran In fact, Senator CARDIN was tireless newspaper Novaya Gazeta Sergei for Governor in 1998, he limited indi- in his effort to pass the Magnitsky Sokolov fled Russia after the chief fed- vidual donations to his campaign and law—a law that I supported—that tried eral investigator took him into the for- refused to accept contributions from to bring about some measure of ac- est and threatened to decapitate him; political action committees. countability regarding the death of Doctor of Political Sciences at Kuban Following his tenure in Congress, Dr. Russian lawyer Sergei Magnitsky, who State University Mikhail Savva, who Poshard and his wife Jo founded the was jailed after exposing official cor- was a member of the that region’s Pub- Poshard Foundation for Abused Chil- ruption and later died from mistreat- lic Oversight Committee and an out- dren. For the last 14 years, the Poshard ment while in custody. spoken voice against corruption was Foundation has helped children who I have also watched with great dis- arrested in April and has been held have been victims of abuse, abandon- may the deterioration of democracy without bail on flimsy charges; ment, or neglect in southern Illinois. and human rights in Russia. Leader of For Human Rights, Lev After a 40-year affiliation with the A few years ago I had the chance to Ponomaryov, a prominent human university, Dr. Poshard is leaving his speak to the Lithuanian Parliament on rights advocacy group in Moscow, was beloved SIU in good shape. At SIU, Dr. that country’s—the country of my kicked and beaten during a forceful Poshard has been a student, a student mother’s birth—20th anniversary of eviction of his organization from their worker, a civil service worker, an ad- independence from the Soviet Union. headquarters. The assault was carried junct professor, vice chancellor for ad- One of the other speakers on that out by men dressed in civilian clothing, ministration, and now as he retires— memorable occasion was Russian dem- but was observed by riot police officers; the second longest serving president in ocrat small ‘‘d’’ democrat—Yuriy Lastly—and very symbolic of the the history of the Southern Illinois Afanasyev. hundreds arrested at recent protests— University system, an experience he Many probably did not realize or human rights activist Nikolay calls ‘‘the greatest honor of my life.’’ have forgotten that during those heady Kavkazsky was arrested last year at I congratulate Glenn on his distin- days in the early 1990s a number of his home for allegedly hitting a police- guished career and thank him for dedi- countries—such as Lithuania—were man during a protest although an inde- cating his life to public service. I wish early in declaring independence and, as pendent investigation implies he was in him and his family all the best. a result, helped change history in East- fact dodging blows from a policeman. f ern Europe. Let me take a moment to pause and And who helped support many such mention an extraordinary story and POLITICAL PRISONERS AND PO- efforts? photo from the Washington Post of LITICAL REPRESSION IN RUSSIA Russian democrats in the streets of Russian schoolteacher Marina Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, over the Moscow—the same ones who were also Rozumovskaya, standing alone in front years I have come to the floor to raise instrumental in bringing a transition of Moscow City Hall in the freezing the plight of political prisoners being to democracy in their own country. Russian winter in January of 2011. held around the globe. These have in- Afanasyev was just such a Russian. In the photo she is holding an 8 by 11 cluded journalists, activists, bloggers, He helped lead large public protests in inch sign that said ‘‘Freedom to polit- musicians, and opposition candidates Moscow during the January 1991 crack- ical prisoners’’ in response to the ar- who all had the misfortune of landing down against Lithuania’s independence rest and jailing of a prominent opposi- in an autocrat’s jail for exercising or movement. tion leader who had criticized the Rus- advocating for basic freedoms that That is why I find myself so saddened sian government. most of the world takes for granted. by what is happening in Russia today— Watching and waiting for her to Many of these cases are ones that the systematic state-sponsored harass- break the law across the street in the have received little attention or are ment and dismantling of those Russian 10 degree weather were a dozen or so not in the world’s media spotlight, in- citizens and organizations that are still Russian police officers. cluding: Gambian journalist Ebrima hoping for a democratic and free Rus- This brave schoolteacher told the Manneh, who has been held incommu- sia so many years later. Washington Post, ‘‘If you don’t exer- nicado since 2006 and probably has died Just 2 weeks ago, the Russian gov- cise your rights as a citizen, nothing in detention; Vietnamese blogger Dieu ernment tried and convicted popular will ever change.’’ Cay, who was jailed for 12 years for opposition leader and candidate for The Russian government has also anti-state propaganda and is in poor mayor of Moscow Alesksei Navalny on used almost paranoid legislation to re- health due to a hunger strike amid his charges that had already been thrown strict Russian human rights and elec- president’s recent visit to Washington; out as baseless after a local investiga- tion monitoring organizations from Saudi blogger Hamza Kashgari, who tion. doing their work. was grabbed off a plane in Malaysia If his conviction is upheld, he will be For example, in March of 2013, Rus- while fleeing for his safety and re- banned from public office for life. sian officials raided the offices of hun- turned to Saudi Arabia to face charges Navalny’s case is just one of a long dreds of non-governmental organiza- of blasphemy; Turkmen political dis- list of politically motivated charges tions, including Amnesty Inter- sident and human rights activist and actions in recent years used to national. Gulgeldy Annaniyazov, who has been in squash any criticism of the Russian Equally troubling, Russia’s largest jail since 2008; and Belarusian opposi- government or those who might want elections watchdog GOLOS, and its ex- tion candidate Mikalai, who was to run for political office: ecutive director Lilia Shibanova, were

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Eugenia was a model pris- average annual salary for taking part security facilities. As the Government oner winning awards, completing sub- in unsanctioned protests, stiffer libel Accountability Office has explained, stance abuse programs, and serving as penalties, a broader definition of trea- this overcrowding is not only creating a model employee who worked at a call son, and restrictions on websites—laws financial strain, but it is jeopardizing center and sewed thousands of pairs of that former Soviet leader Mikhail the safety of both inmates and prison shorts for the military. Eugenia suf- Gorbachev has denounced as an ‘‘at- guards. fered from a serious and rare form of tack on the rights of citizens.’’ And who are we incarcerating with cancer while in Federal custody. Euge- Earlier this year Gorbachev also our limited resources? Nearly 50 per- nia would still be serving a sentence warned Russian President Putin ‘‘not cent of Federal inmates are serving today—a sentence that would be cost- to be afraid of his own people.’’ sentences for drug offenses. ing taxpayers hundreds of thousands of Remember Sergei Magnitsky, the Let’s be clear: The price tag for this dollars and depriving children of a Russian who tried to draw attention to system is unsustainably high in terms mother—had it not been for the highly massive police and tax fraud who died of both financial and human costs. unusual grant of a Presidential com- in Russian custody? He was convicted a What we spend on Federal incarcer- mutation. Who benefited from the few weeks ago of perpetrating fraud ation has increased more than 1100 per- many years Eugenia spent in prison? himself—4 years after he died. cent in the last 30 years. The number How do we fix this problem or at After what many brave Russian was less than $330 million in 1980 and least take an important step toward democrats did for countries such as had skyrocketed to more than $6.6 bil- solving it? We have learned that our Lithuania and others breaking free lion by last year. exploding prison population is in large from the Soviet Union, we owe it to Our current incarceration policies part due to ineffective sentencing laws speak up for those who are fighting for are swallowing our limited law enforce- and the increasing number and length basic political freedoms today in Rus- ment budget and forcing choices that of Federal mandatory minimum sen- sia. many lawmakers and taxpayers would tences. Mandatory sentences, particu- These endless show trials are not for not agree with. Incarceration and de- larly drug sentences, can take individ- criminals or foreign agent organiza- tention costs account for nearly a third ualized review out of a judge’s hands by tions. They are not worthy of a great of the Department of Justice’s discre- requiring a one-size-fits-all sentence nation. tionary budget. This threatens funding imposed by Congress. And the number These are petty attacks on patriotic for Federal prosecutions, Federal law of Federal mandatory sentences has Russians who want the freedom to enforcement, funding and grant money doubled during the last 20 years. peacefully criticize and improve their for State and local law enforcement, More than 60 percent of Federal dis- government, to run for office, to have and support for treatment, interven- trict court judges agree that existing clean elections, and to have an inde- tion, and reentry programs. mandatory minimums for all offenses pendent judiciary that is not used to In the era of sequestration, we are are too high. Many think they are just quash political opponents. faced with a choice: We can either bad policy. Justice Anthony Kennedy The Russian people—our friends—de- change our sentencing policies or po- said: ‘‘I am in agreement with most serve better than to have such aspira- tentially suffer an erosion in public judges in the federal system that man- tions so brazenly and so shortsightedly safety. We need to take steps to con- datory minimums are an imprudent, repressed. trol Federal prison spending now or we unwise and often unjust mechanism for f will face significant cuts in the re- sentencing.’’ sources available for other pressing The Judicial Conference of the SMARTER SENTENCING ACT criminal justice priorities like making United States, which represents all Mr. DURBIN. Madam President, yes- sure there are police on the streets, Federal judges, has ‘‘consistently op- terday, I introduced the Smarter Sen- crime prevention programs in place, posed mandatory minimum sentences tencing Act, bipartisan legislation that and an ability for offenders to re- for more than 50 years.’’ The bipartisan would reform our drug sentencing laws integrate into their communities rath- U.S. Sentencing Commission recently to make Federal sentencing policy er than become safety risks. said, after studying this issue in a 369- smarter, fairer, and more fiscally re- Many States across the country rec- page report, ‘‘[T]he Commission unani- sponsible. ognize that we are at a crossroads and mously believes that certain manda- This bill, which is cosponsored by Re- they are pursuing important reforms tory minimum penalties apply too publican Senator MIKE LEE and Judici- with a high degree of success. A New broadly, are excessively severe, and are ary Committee chairman PATRICK York Times article published this week applied inconsistently. . . .’’ LEAHY, would reduce certain manda- explains the ‘‘new approach to crime’’ We subject our Federal judges to a tory minimum sentences for non- many States are taking and the result- rigorous confirmation process. Con- violent drug offenses and give Federal ing decline in State prison populations. gress should allow these judges to use judges more ability to impose individ- The Federal Government should follow their legal and law enforcement exper- ualized sentences for certain offenders. suit. tise to do their jobs and not micro- These modest changes will allow Fed- And let’s never forget the human manage their sentencing decisions. It eral law enforcement to focus limited costs. We hear every day about heart- is important in achieving both justice government resources on the most seri- breaking cases of mothers, fathers, un- and public safety to have sentences tai- ous offenders and public safety risks. cles, aunts, and children who are be- lored to the individual facts, back- Why is this legislation needed? Let’s hind bars for far too long sometimes ground, and circumstances of each case look at where we are as a country. We decades—for nonviolent offenses. This and defendant. Only the judge who incarcerate more individuals, including harms communities and families. hears a case has the ability to set such per capita, than any other nation in One such case is a woman I came to a sentence. the world. Our rivals, with far lower in- know well, Eugenia Jennings. Because We are at a crucial moment in his- carceration rates, include countries of unjust sentencing laws, she was in- tory. We can no longer afford sen- like Rwanda, Cuba, China, and the Rus- carcerated in Federal prison at the age tencing policies that are not working, sian Federation. of 23 for more than two decades for a are draining limited Federal funds, are And our incarceration rates are only nonviolent drug offense involving the leading to unjust sentences, and are growing over time. We have 500 percent exchange of a small amount of drugs failing to make our families and com- more inmates in our Federal prisons for clothing. Eugenia had three chil- munities safer.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:40 Aug 02, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G01AU6.117 S01AUPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with SENATE August 1, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6185 As a result of these problems, some jury. And this bill does not repeal any was a former chief deputy in the Laurel of the country’s leading sentencing ex- mandatory minimum sentences. Rath- County Sheriff’s Office. He worked perts have called for the repeal of all er, it reduces certain nonviolent drug most of his life in law enforcement, and Federal mandatory minimums. The mandatory sentences so that judges was a veteran of the U.S. Army; he Smarter Sentencing Act takes more can determine, based on individual cir- served his country in Vietnam and was modest but important steps in modern- cumstances, when the harshest pen- awarded the Bronze Star Medal and the izing drug sentencing policy. alties should apply. Let’s allow these Purple Heart. He is remembered by his First, it modestly expands the exist- judges to do their jobs. three daughters, Stacey Johnson, ing Federal safety valve, which allows This bill crosses party lines it is a bi- Kacey Bolton, and Jessica Sizemore; Federal judges to sentence certain non- partisan compromise from a Repub- his son, Justin Sizemore; his father, violent drug offenders below existing lican from Utah and a Democrat from Frank Sizemore; his brother, Jerry mandatory minimum sentences. This Illinois. This bill is the right thing to Sizemore; the mother and stepmother change will only apply to certain non- do, which is why it is endorsed by faith of his children, Pam Brock Sizemore; violent drug offenses that do not in- leaders from the National Association 10 grandchildren; and many other fam- volve weapons. It is supported by near- of Evangelicals to the United Meth- ily members and friends. ly 70 percent of Federal district court odist Church. This bill would improve Flight paramedic Herman ‘‘Lee’’ judges. public safety, which is why it is en- Dobbs, of London, KY, was 40 years old. Second, the bill will permit those dorsed by the National Organization of He had worked for Knox County EMS serving sentences that Congress has de- Black Law Enforcement Executives. and had a love of horses that led to his termined are unjust and racially dis- And this bill is good policy, which is being put in charge of a horseback parate to petition for a reduction in why it is endorsed by groups on the search unit for the Knox County Spe- their sentence. I authored the bipar- right and left, ranging from Heritage cial Operations Response Team. He is tisan Fair Sentencing Act in 2009 to Action to the ACLU. It is endorsed by remembered by his wife, Emilee Dobbs; help reduce the sentencing disparity Justice Fellowship of Prison Fellow- his parents, Herman Dobbs and Patsy between crack and powder cocaine of- ship Ministries, Grover Norquist, the Light Dobbs; his children, Jordan, Hay- fenses and to eliminate the mandatory Leadership Conference on Civil and den, and Walker Dobbs; his sister, Lori minimum sentence for simple posses- Human Rights, the NAACP, the Sen- Crawford; his brother, Chad Dobbs; his sion of crack cocaine. While African tencing Project, Open Society Policy aunt, Sherri Blakely; his uncle, Dale Americans were approximately 30 per- Center, the ABA, the Constitution Light; his mother-in-law, Candace Hut- cent of crack users, they comprised Project, the National Association of ton; and many other family members more than 80 percent of those con- Criminal Defense Lawyers, NAACP and friends. victed of Federal crack offenses. Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Flight nurse Jesse Jones was 28 and The bill passed the Senate unani- Families Against Mandatory Mini- from Bell County, KY. He graduated mously. As one Judiciary Committee mums, the Lawyers’ Committee for from Southeast Kentucky Community Republican stated, ‘‘[W]e are not able Civil Rights Under Law, Drug Policy and Technical College as a registered to defend’’ the unfair sentences that Alliance, and Brennan Center for Jus- nurse in 2007 and then pursued his existed before the Fair Sentencing tice, among others. dream of becoming a flight nurse. He is I thank my partner in this effort, Act—sentences that disproportionately remembered by his grandparents, Mac Senator LEE. We have taken many affected African Americans. Another and Ruby Jones; his son, Tyson Lee months to study this problem and work stated that these changes were ‘‘long Jones; his father, Eddie Gene Jones; his together on a bipartisan solution. overdue’’ and that ‘‘Congress should stepmother, Patricia Maye Jones; his I am grateful to Senator LEAHY, the act without any more delay to start to brother, Wiley Gene Jones; and many reduce the sentencing disparity.’’ A chairman of the Judiciary Committee, for joining this effort and, as always, other family members and friends. third Republican member of the Judici- for his leadership on criminal justice Madam President, I ask unanimous ary Committee stated, ‘‘The law cre- reform. consent that an article that was pub- ated inequities. . . . We are working I urge my colleagues to support the lished recently in a southeastern Ken- and will continue to work to roll back Smarter Sentencing Act. tucky publication describing the very the injustice that was done.’’ moving memorial service held for the f Because of the timing of their sen- three crewmembers of the tragic Air tences, some individuals are still in jail REMEMBERING EDDY SIZEMORE, Evac 109 flight be printed in the serving lengthy, pre-Fair Sentencing HERMAN ‘LEE’ DOBBS, AND RECORD. Act sentences that Congress has deter- JESSE JONES There being no objection, the mate- mined are unfair. To be clear, the Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, rial was ordered to be printed in the Smarter Sentencing Act does not auto- I rise today to commemorate the vic- RECORD, as follows: matically reduce a single sentence in tims of a tragic accident that occurred [From the Whitley County Times-Tribune, this respect. But it allows individuals recently in Clay County, KY. Three he- June 17, 2013] sentenced under the old crack-powder roes were lost when a medical heli- ‘‘GOD SPEED AND BLUE SKIES’’ sentencing disparity to petition courts copter came down in the parking lot of AIR EVAC 109 CREW REMEMBERED and prosecutors for a review of their Paces Creek Elementary School out- (By Jeff Noble) case, consistent with changes in the side the town of Manchester on June 6 CORBIN.—After the funerals of three of law made by the Fair Sentencing Act. of this year. Crewmembers Eddy their crew members last week, it was time Considering all of the circumstances, Sizemore, the pilot, Herman ‘‘Lee’’ for Air Evac Lifeteam to remember Eddy including public safety and the nature Dobbs, the flight paramedic, and Jesse Sizemore, Jesse Jones and Lee Dobbs. of the offense, a judge can grant or Jones, the flight nurse, sadly died in On Saturday morning the company did just deny any petition. Federal courts suc- this crash. that, during an emotional and moving me- cessfully and efficiently conducted morial service in London. The crew of this medical helicopter Outside the North Laurel High School similar crack-related sentence reviews was returning back to their Man- Gymnasium, the weather was sunny and the after 2007 and 2011 changes to the Sen- chester base after transporting a pa- skies blue, when an estimated 300 persons— tencing Guidelines. Based on recent tient in urgent need of care to a hos- including the families of the three who died, U.S. Sentencing Commission data, this pital in London, KY. Medical heli- as well as Air Evac crews and first respond- change in the law alone could signifi- copters help transport patients in re- ers from Kentucky and other states as far cantly reduce prison overcrowding and mote areas to hospitals where they can away as Missouri, Illinois, Minnesota and save taxpayers more than $1 billion. receive all necessary medical atten- North Carolina—came to say goodbye to Third, the bill lowers mandatory pen- tion. Sadly, these three crewmembers their brothers who paid the ultimate price while doing their duty. alties for certain nonviolent drug of- who worked to save others’ lives lost For all of them, the memory of what hap- fenses. These modifications do not their own. pened on that late Thursday night, June 6, apply to, for example, statutory pen- Pilot Eddy Sizemore was 61 years old will forever be seared in their hearts and alties involving firearms or bodily in- and a native of Laurel County, KY. He minds.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:40 Aug 02, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G01AU6.071 S01AUPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with SENATE S6186 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE August 1, 2013 Sizemore was the pilot. Jones was the ‘‘He was the type of student everyone When that ended, Brian Jackson, the pro- flight nurse. Dobbs was the flight paramedic. liked. Fun-loving, and had a good time. Jesse gram director of Air Evac 109 in Manchester, All three died when their medical helicopter was very intelligent. He wanted to be a came to the stage, accompanied by nine crew crashed in the parking lot of Paces Creek El- nurse. He made his patients feel very impor- members. Some of the crew shared stories ementary School in Clay County, just about tant, and that they were the most important and lighthearted moments about their work 150 yards from the helipad where the crew is person in the hospital. He loved to hunt. On with Lee, Jesse and Eddy. based in Manchester. more than one occasion he would remind me Several in the audience got some good For the crews, it was their time to mourn. and the other teachers that it was the begin- laughs from the stories, which a nearby per- To persevere. And to have closure. ning of deer season. And he loved his family, son in the bleacher seats said they needed. It was Pastor Donald Sims, of the City of especially his grandparents. When he grad- Jackson told the crews and first respond- Hope Community Fellowship in Manchester, uated, he told me he wanted to be a flight ers, ‘‘Thank you for your prayers and your whose opening prayer began the memorial nurse. He was meant to be in the skies. If I support during this time. It really means a service. needed a flight nurse, I would want Jesse lot. We agree. They were brothers to us. ‘‘Lord, be with the families, their friends, Jones, because I know he was the best,’’ she They would want me to tell you, Crawl back and bring hope, healing and comfort to all stated. on that ambulance. Crawl back on that who are here,’’ he prayed. Eliza Brooks started her nursing career truck. Crawl back on that airplane. Do what From the St. Louis suburb of O’Fallon, with Jones at Pineville Community Hospital. you do best.’’’ Missouri, came Air Evac Lifeteam’s presi- She also spoke on behalf of Jesse’s family. When the Manchester crew finished their dent, Seth Myers. He was the first speaker at ‘‘He had an eagerness to learn more. My final thoughts, they pinned the wings on the the service, and told the audience and his husband also worked at the hospital, and he wreaths of Dobbs, Sizemore and Jones. employees, ‘‘It with a heavy heart that I and Jesse became friends . . . We would serve Letch Day returned, and presented a stand here. To honor the life of Eddy lasagna for Jesse every deer season, and on framed print in memory of the three crew- Sizemore, Lee Dobbs and Jesse Jones.’’ Christmas, our family had a camouflage men to the Air Evac 109 base in Manchester. He spoke of the three who perished, and stocking for Jesse. To the family, we want to ‘‘We’re asking them to be our ‘Guardian spoke of the many first responders who came thank you for sharing Jesse with us. He Angels’ in memory of the job they did so to pay their respects. loved all of you. He lived life every day to well,’’ he said. ‘‘I see uniforms of all colors. They all rep- the fullest. He was always loving, kind and Jackson and the base crew proudly accept- resent one thing. That’s the dedication to compassionate. He knew what to do, and ed the print. serve others. The attendance today is a tes- never looked back. The sky was not the limit Kentucky state flags were presented to the tament of these three people who served. for Jesse,’’ she said, holding back tears. families of the three crewmen by Mike Letch Day, of Air Methods Corporation, They loved doing what they did, and the Poynter, the state EMS director. Air Evac gave the first of two eulogies for Lee Dobbs, crews working with them. They helped to Lifeteam flags were also given to the three the last of the crew of three that Day called save lives and make a difference in peoples’ families, as were three fire helmets brought lives. They’re gone from us today, but they’ll ‘‘Our fallen heroes, our fallen brothers.’’ ‘‘To know Lee was an honor. He was a to them in memory of their fathers, by the never be forgotten,’’ Myers said. Manchester Fire Department. He then read a letter from a woman, strong-willed person. EMS was his job. It was his life. It was his passion. The one letter to The tones were heard over the speakers, thanking the crews for their service. and the Last Call was given by a dispatcher. ‘‘I can’t imagine the emotions at this time, describe Lee was ‘C’ character, caring, com- passion, commitment, companion, and child- When that ended, a piper played ‘‘Amazing but you will work as a team and persevere Grace’’ on the bagpipes as the color guard . . . For Eddy, Lee and Jesse, their impact hood hero. His character was what propelled him to excellence. He loved and cared for his left the gymnasium. And the service ended. lives on in the life of every person they saved family. And he cared for his family and oth- Nearly everyone who attended went out- . . . I challenge you to move forward. A Jap- ers with compassion and commitment. He side to wait for an aircraft flyover. Six heli- anese proverb said, ‘Fall down seven times, was to others a companion, and to his chil- copters and one airplane hovered overhead stand up eight.’ Signed, Mandy Curley,’’ the dren, a childhood hero to them,’’ he said. for the next five minutes, each one’s pilot letter said. Day then looked at Dobbs’s three sons and and crew showing in their own way their own Eulogies were given for all three members told them, ‘‘Your Dad. He is a hero. Don’t respect and honor for their fallen comrades. of the helicopter crew by friends and family. ever forget that.’’ For those up in the air, and on the ground, Eddy Sizemore was remembered first. Lee’s own father, Herman Dobbs, took the this past Saturday was their time to remem- ‘‘My definition of a hero is someone laying stage next. His voice cracked as he began to ber. down their life helping someone they don’t weep, while talking about the son he lost al- It’s a good bet that many of them will for- know. All three of those men did. I’m alive most two weeks ago. ever remember those final words when they and able to stand on this stage today, be- ‘‘Knowing Lee as my son, he would have heard the crew’s last call inside the gym- cause of Eddy’s experience as a helicopter said, Dad, did you tell the Jones family, and nasium. pilot. Eddy saved my life,’’ said Officer the Sizemore family, I’m sorry for their loss? ‘‘November One-One-Nine Alpha Echo is Chuck Johnson of the Laurel County Sher- They were my partners.’ That’s what he’d out of service. God speed and blue skies.’’ iff’s Department. want me to say. He was my son. We tried to f Johnson recalled riding with Sizemore as a bring him up that way. I’m just so thankful spotter during a marijuana search in 2005 the Lord gave me a son like that,’’ Dobbs IMMIGRATION REFORM when both worked together with the sheriff’s said, his voice choked with emotion. office. They were in the air when the chopper In the place where the North Laurel High Mrs. MURRAY. Madam President, I hit guy wires, then plunged to earth, hit the Jaguars held court, there were three wreaths would like to speak briefly about how ground and skidded 96 feet on the blacktop. on the stage—one each for the three fallen the immigration reform bill affects ac- Johnson said it was Sizemore’s skills, and crew members. In the middle of each wreath cess to health insurance coverage. In cool in the hot seat, that brought the chop- was a picture of each of them. On each side particular, I am pleased that the Sen- per down safely. of the stage was a large video screen, which ate-passed legislation preserves the ‘‘I believe that God has a plan of a mission showed pictures and moments of the lives of ability for States to cover lawfully re- of all of us here on Earth. On that day, our Lee, Eddy and Jesse. The seats on the gym siding pregnant women and children mission wasn’t finished. On June 6th, Eddy’s floor were reserved for family members and mission was complete, and he was called Air Evac employees. When the doors opened under Medicaid and the Children’s home,’’ he pointed out. at 10 a.m. for the service, the seats quickly Health Insurance Program CHIP. Im- There was another side to Sizemore. A filled, with other Air Evac crews and first re- portantly, States may extend full bene- lighter side that permeated the workplace, sponders joining the general public on the fits under these programs to individ- and gave Johnson and his co-workers a home side of the bleacher seats. uals who gain legal status as a result of wealth of what he affectionately called Two Air Methods Corporation employees the bill, including those granted Reg- ‘‘Eddy Stories.’’ from Missouri—Ray Haven and his wife, istered Provisional Immigrant RPI, ‘‘He loved to sit and laugh and loved to cut Veronica—sang the inspirational song ‘‘I up with us. Eddy loved to keep people enter- Will Rise.’’ Ray played acoustic guitar, while Blue Card, and V-visa status. tained. He also liked to cheat at playing he and Veronica sang the duet. My home State of Washington is one Rook during our times we worked the night Towards the end of the service, three re- of 27 that have decided to exercise the shift years ago with the Sheriff’s Office . . . corded songs were played over the speakers option to extend these health care ben- Eddy always had our back. All of us who while the audience watched the visual mon- efits to children or pregnant women. worked with him will continue to mourn. tage of the three men they called ‘‘their fam- We do this because we know that when There was only one Eddy Sizemore,’’ John- ily.’’ women have access to prenatal care, son said. One was the song ‘‘You Never Let Go,’’ fol- Kathy Guyn spoke next. She remembered lowed by ‘‘Shine Your Light,’’ a tribute to children are born healthier. We all ben- when Jesse Jones was in her nursing classes first responders by Robbie Robertson, a efit when children receive the immuni- at the Pineville campus of Southeast Com- former member of The Band. The set ended zations they need and are able to see a munity and Technical College. with an encore of ‘‘You Never Let Go.’’ doctor when they are sick.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:40 Aug 02, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G01AU6.044 S01AUPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with SENATE August 1, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6187 During the debate on S. 744, two of TRIBUTE TO ROHIT KUMAR passed away July 30, 2013, leaving be- my colleagues, Chairman LEAHY and Mr. HATCH. Madam President, I wish hind a lasting legacy that garnered the Senator ROCKEFELLER, came to the to pay tribute to my colleague Rohit respect of many throughout our State floor to discuss this issue. I join them Kumar, who will soon, unfortunately, and Nation. in support of preserving States’ rights be leaving Senate service for other pur- Senator Byrd made history in 1970 to extend Medicaid and CHIP benefits suits. when he became the first person to win to lawfully residing noncitizen children Rohit stood by me and others here in election to the U.S. Senate as an inde- and pregnant women. I thank my col- the Senate as we navigated through pendent candidate. He used that inde- leagues for addressing an issue that is deep challenges faced by our Nation, pendence to be a voice for good and was critical to my home State and I echo and he has consistently and vigilantly someone people respected for his delib- their comments on the intention of the worked for the American people to pro- erative manner. Senate with regard to this issue. mote a lot of good, and to prevent a lot Senator Byrd was not one to intro- Madam President, I would also like of bad from happening. duce unnecessary legislation and in to speak today about the need for com- Rohit is a consummate Senate pro- fact believed legislation was not al- prehensive immigration reform by fessional whose skills and accomplish- ways the answer. However one of his highlighting the work of one of my ments have provided a long strand of proudest moments as a legislator was constituents. service to this body and to the country. his work on a bill that mandated a bal- I was touched when I read a poem He is a rarity, combining a razor-sharp anced Federal budget in 1978. He set written by 10-year-old Erin Stark of intellect, logical patterns of thought, the tone for my own commitment to Bellevue, WA. I met Erin last month at and an ability to obtain fair and bal- this principle that I have continued to a welcoming ceremony for new immi- anced assessments of challenges that fight for throughout my service in the grants in my home State of Wash- typically involve tradeoffs across a Senate. ington. She told me about her passion host of competing interests. He adds to I had the pleasure of getting to know for writing and explained that she won that an uplifting disposition and a Harry during my early years as a Sen- a national writing contest with the keen wit. ator. In fact, after the important and submission of her poem on immigra- Rohit possesses mastery of policy, difficult Labor Law Reform battle I tion. I think her words exemplify the politics, rules of the Congress, and waged 2-years into office, I received a diversity and extraordinary contribu- more. While most of us would be con- note from Harry that I treasure to this tions made by immigrants to this tent having mastery of any one of day. This Independent Senator praised country. those realms, Rohit has managed to my work and declared that ‘‘. . . the master them all. He is a complete American people are indebted to you.’’ ‘‘WHAT WOULD YOU MISS ABOUT IMMIGRANTS, package. Strong words from a strong man that I IF THEY DIDN’T COME TO AMERICA?’’ Rohit has been an asset to me, to my looked up to and admired as a very jun- Would you miss the food? ior Senator just learning the ropes. The pot stickers, sushi, and dumplings, caucus, to Senate Leadership, and to the country, and his presence will be Senator Byrd not only conquered the Pizza, spaghetti, curry, or crepes? political world—he was a highly re- Just think about it for a minute or two, missed by all of us. Could you survive eating fish at every meal? All of us here in the Senate are also spected voice in the newspaper busi- Could you? indebted to Rohit’s beautiful family, ness—two entities not always known Immigrants are coming every day, which has endured the often-rigorous for cohesive relationships. He spent Variety is what they bring with them in demands that his Senate service has many decades in publishing and served every way. placed on them. I can think of more as editor and publisher for two news- Would you miss the holidays? papers; as well as the vice president of Day of the Dead, and Chinese New Year, than a few occasions where Rohit was negotiating issues that are deeply im- the Associated Press. Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Ramadan too? His service in the Senate was Why did the Christians travel the distance, portant for the future of our Nation in Was it to share their beliefs and Christmas? stressful, around-the-clock marathon matched by his service to his country Immigrants are coming every day, sessions. in the U.S. Navy as a Lieutenant Com- Variety is what they bring with them in If you were to ask me to construct a mander during World War II. His love every way. template for an ideal person to have by for America and the ideals it rep- Would you miss their art, your side to navigate through the resents could be found throughout the Painting, literature, and music, good works he performed throughout Plays, sculpture, and design? tough decisions, tradeoffs, and negotia- tions we face in Congress, I would sim- his life. Life would be dull without art, Our nation lost a truly wonderful People might become sad and would get bro- ply point to Rohit Kumar. ken hearts. We are all very sad to see Rohit man. I know that many people will Immigrants are coming every day, leave. We trust that he will be able to truly miss his strength, leadership, and Variety is what they bring with them in take a bit more time with his family, wisdom. every way. and will pursue future endeavors with Elaine and I convey our deepest sym- Would you miss the things they made? more of the same rigor and industri- pathies to his three children and their Railroads, canals, communities, and sky- families. May our Heavenly Father scrapers, ousness he has consistently shown in his service to the country while work- bless them with peace and comfort at Schoolhouses, highways, churches, and busi- this time. The contributions and im- nesses? ing in the Senate. Wherever he goes, What would kids do without schools? without doubt, those around him will pact Senator Byrd made on his family, We might turn into fools! benefit tremendously. his community, and our Nation will be Immigrants are coming every day, I wish to thank Rohit for the many felt and appreciated for generations to Variety is what they bring with them in years of outstanding assistance he has come. every way. provided to me, to my colleagues in the Immigrants are coming every day. f They bring recipes, celebrations, talents, and Senate, and to the country. I also skills. thank his family for sharing Rohit UNITED STATES-ISRAEL Variety is what they bring with them in with us, and for persevering as we often STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP ACT every way. tapped his talents around the clock. I Mr. GRASSLEY. Madam President, USA would be bland without immigrants, am proud to have worked with Rohit. the United States-Israel Strategic Now our nation is colorful and the joy is infi- Partnership Act of 2013 reaffirms the nite. f strong relationship the United States —Erin Stark REMEMBERING HARRY BYRD JR. has with Israel. As the legislation Mr. President, I would like to extend Mr. HATCH. Madam President, I rise states, our countries share a deep and a special welcome to Erin Stark. I look today to pay special tribute to a man I unbreakable bond, forged by over 60 forward to seeing all that she will ac- admired for many years, former U.S. years of shared interests and shared complish in the years to come. Senator Harry Byrd Jr. Sadly, Harry values.

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The visa waiver program was 2007 as an infantryman and rose press my support for the Hydropower created by Congress but is largely over- through the ranks to Staff Sergeant. Regulatory Efficiency Act of 2013, H.R. seen and maintained by the executive He served as a full time Army National 267. This important legislation will en- branch. The Secretary of Homeland Se- Guard Soldier. He strived to be the best courage and facilitate the development curity, in consultation with the Sec- in everything he did and was repeat- of clean and renewable hydropower ca- retary of State, may designate any edly recognized for his excellence as pacity in the United States. country as a participant if certain the Hero of the Battlefield and the out- Hydropower has played a key role in qualifications are met. Congress laid standing soldier in the 45th Infantry the economic and industrial develop- out the criteria, which include low Brigade Combat Team for his perform- ment of the State of Alabama over the nonimmigrant visa refusal rate; ma- ance at the Joint Readiness Training last 100 years. In fact, according to the chine readable passport program; law Center, and presented the Unsung Hero National Hydropower Association, Ala- enforcement and security interests; re- Award when he attended the Ranger bama ranks among the top ten States in hydropower generation, with over porting lost and stolen passports; repa- Reconnaissance and Surveillance Lead- 8,700,000 megawatt-hours of conven- triation of aliens; and passenger infor- er Course for his scout training. He tional hydrogeneration. I believe hy- mation exchange. also was Soldier of the Cycle for basic dropower will continue to make impor- Once a country meets these require- training and given Distinguished Hon- tant contributions to meet Alabama’s ments, the Secretary of Homeland Se- ors at Advanced Individual Training. energy needs well into the future. For curity allows the country to partici- A true warrior and leader, Kirk died that reason, I believe the Hydropower pate in the visa waiver program. Yet, while escorting an Explosive Ordnance Regulatory Efficiency Act of 2013 is an S. 462 would amend the statute and Disposal team to disarm dangerous ex- important piece of legislation that allow Israel in the program even if all plosive devices in Paktya Province. merits this body’s full support. I would the criteria are not met. Specifically, Kirk was a loving husband, endearing like to recognize the excellent work of under the legislation, Israel would not father, and faithful friend. His loving the Senate Energy Committee, includ- have to abide by the low nonimmigrant presence, strong faith, incredible sense ing the chairman and ranking member, visa refusal rate. Currently, 37 coun- of duty and honor, and his wonderful tries participate in the visa waiver pro- on this legislation. At this time, I wish sense of humor left a lasting impres- gram without needing a special excep- to ask the ranking member for permis- sion on every heart he touched. sion to engage her in a brief colloquy tion. First Baptist Church Pastor Doyle I am concerned about section 9 of the concerning her understanding of Sec- Pryor said, ‘‘Kirk is one of those guys bill because it sets a precedent for tion 6 of this legislation. who had a natural sense of duty and other countries not to have to abide by Ms. MURKOWSKI. I welcome an ex- honor. He really believed his military all the terms of the program. Partici- change for the record. service was a calling from God.’’ pating in the visa waiver program is a Mr. SESSIONS. I thank my colleague Major General Myles Deering, the great benefit. Congress should not be for her willingness to discuss this legis- Oklahoma National Guard Adjutant making exceptions. lation. Section 6 of the Hydropower So, while I support the bill and am General, said, ‘‘He was an outstanding Regulatory Efficiency Act of 2013 pro- cosponsoring it today, I will advocate non-commissioned officer, dedicated to motes hydropower development by di- that section 9 be amended before it is loyally serving his country and fellow recting the Federal Energy Regulatory passed by this body. The Senate should Soldiers. His loss is being felt across Commission, FERC, to investigate the accept the House language, which sim- the state and he will be greatly feasibility of a more streamlined li- ply includes a statement of policy and missed.’’ censing process for certain hydro requires the Secretary of State to re- His daughter Kylie wrote: projects that should not be subjected port on the extent to which Israel sat- My dad was a fantastic leader. All of his to the lengthy and expensive licensing isfies the requirements specified in guys looked up to him. My nickname for him process that was designed for projects law. was Ironman. There was nothing to me that with many more complicated issues he couldn’t do. He loved Jesus with all his I hope my colleagues will work with heart and that’s where my peace is coming and stakeholder interests. me on this section, and I look forward from. I can just see him up in heaven fol- Under H.R. 267, two types of projects to helping pass this bill in the Senate lowing Jesus around wanting to know every- would be eligible for the 2-year licens- to reaffirm the partnership of United thing. A few weeks before he left we were at ing process: new hydro developments at States with Israel. the grocery store and my dad and little sis- existing nonpowered dams and closed- f ter were walking down the marshmallow loop pumped storage hydro. It is my aisle and he turned to her and said ‘Kayci, I understanding that adding generation HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES think heaven will smell like marshmallows.’ capacity at existing nonpowered dams STAFF SERGEANT KIRK A. OWEN I hope it does. The memory of my dad will would tap into an important and sub- Mr. INHOFE. Madam President, I pay live on forever and his good looks will too. stantial renewable energy resource at tribute today to a true American hero, In July 2012, the town of Sapulpa projects where the impacts of dam con- Army SSG Kirk A. Owen of Sapulpa, dedicated a neighborhood park where struction have already been realized. OK who died on August 2nd, 2011, serv- the Owen family still lives as a tribute For hydropower developers to take ing our Nation in Paktya Province, Af- to Kirk and his service to our Nation. full advantage of any streamlined li- ghanistan. Staff Sergeant Owen was as- There is a lasting monument in his censing process that FERC may de- signed as a scout to Headquarters and honor. velop as contemplated in Section 6 of Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, Kirk lived a life of love for God, his the act, I believe there needs to be a 179th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry wife and daughters, family, friends, and good understanding of what types of Brigade Combat Team, Oklahoma country. He leaves behind a wonderful pumped storage projects would be con- Army National Guard. and loving family: his wife, Tiffany and sidered ‘‘closed-loop pumped storage Staff Sergeant Owen died of injuries daughters, Kylie and Kayci. He will be projects.’’ This term is not defined in sustained when the vehicle in which he remembered for his commitment to the act, and I am not aware of any gen- was riding was attacked with an impro- and belief in the greatness of our na- erally accepted engineering or industry vised explosive device in the Lajah Dis- tion. I am honored to pay tribute to definition for that term. trict, Paktya Province while con- this true American hero who volun- In order that I might have a better ducting combat operations. He was 37 teered to go into the fight and made understanding of the types of hydro- years old. the ultimate sacrifice for our protec- power projects that would be eligible

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She was a skilled lawmaker who used Ms. MURKOWSKI. I thank the Sen- in favor of all three votes. her immense personal charm, political ator for his support of this legislation Ms. HEITKAMP. Madam President, I savvy and intellect to win over col- and for his inquiry about Section 6 of was unable to cast my vote earlier this leagues on issues that were critical to the Act. Streamlining the licensing week on the nomination of James her State and the country. One of her process for ‘‘closed-loop pumped stor- Comey to be the Director of the Fed- Republican House colleagues re- age’’ projects will encourage develop- eral Bureau of Investigation, FBI, and marked: ment of new and important sources of the nominees for the National Labor It was impossible not to like Lindy. She renewable energy that will help bal- Relations Board. liked everybody. She was nice to everybody. ance the country’s energy resources Had I been present, I would have She achieved more with less huff and puff and provide critical support to the Na- voted to confirm Mr. Comey as FBI Di- and bluster than any of the rest of us did. tion’s power grid. rector and would have voted in support Lindy stood up for equality and ra- Section 6 of the bill directs FERC to of the motions to invoke cloture and cial justice, even when her views were develop criteria for identifying projects confirmation of the nominations of not popular with some voters in her featuring ‘‘closed loop pumped stor- Kent Hirozawa, Nancy Schiffer, and own district. When she left Congress in age’’ that would be appropriate for li- Mark Pearce to be members of the Na- 1991 after serving nine terms, she was censing within a 2-year process. This tional Labor Relations Board. the only White Member to represent a term was used in the bill to generally f Black-majority district. describe pumped storage projects that She led the fight for equal pay for REMEMBERING LINDY BOGGS have a low impact on the various re- women in government jobs and for sources considered by FERC during the Mrs. BOXER. Madam President, I greater access to government contracts licensing process such as environ- wish to pay tribute to an incredible for women business owners. She mental, recreational, and navigation woman—former Congresswoman and worked to protect women from domes- interests. Ambassador Lindy Boggs—who was a tic violence, and inspired so many For example, pumped storage trailblazer for women and a passionate young people—women and men—to fol- projects that are removed from major advocate for the people of Louisiana low her into public service. streams are likely to have fewer sig- and people across the country who too Lindy was a pioneer in so many nificant resource impacts and issues to often don’t have a voice in Washington. ways—the first woman to chair a major be addressed and resolved, which When I first became a Member of political party’s nominating conven- makes them appropriate for the 2-year Congress in 1983, Lindy was one of only tion, the first woman to serve as U.S. licensing process. Accordingly, the 21 women serving in the House of Rep- Ambassador to the Vatican, and the types of pumped storage projects con- resentatives. I will always be grateful first woman to have a room in the Cap- sidered ‘‘closed loop’’ and, therefore, for the kindness and generosity she itol named in her honor. But because of eligible for FERC’s expedited licensing showed in taking me under her wing— her leadership and mentorship, Lindy process under this bill, would include and it was the same for so many other made sure that she would not be the projects where the upper and lower res- women who followed her in Congress last and that generations of other women would be able to follow in her ervoirs do not impound or directly and found in her a role model of such extraordinary footsteps. withdraw water from a navigable dignity and strength. No one will ever forget her courage in My heart goes out to her family, her stream and projects that are not con- friends and all of those whose lives she tinuously connected to a naturally- the face of unspeakable tragedy—the loss of her husband, Congressman Hale touched. She will be dearly missed. flowing water feature. Ms. LANDRIEU. Madam President, Boggs, whose plane disappeared during These types of ‘‘closed loop pumped today I honor and celebrate the life of storage’’ designs are candidates for a 2- a campaign trip to Alaska in 1972. an extraordinary American: Marie year licensing process because the re- Louisianans, including her husband’s Corinne Morrison Claiborne Boggs, who source impacts associated with such closest friends, urged her to run for the we all knew as ‘‘Lindy.’’ She was a re- projects can be minimal as compared seat in a special election the next year, markable national leader, trailblazer to more traditional pumped storage and she became the first woman elect- for women everywhere, wife, mother, hydro designs and other conventional ed to Congress from the State where and a friend. Lindy taught me—and an hydro projects for which the existing she was beloved. entire generation of Louisianians, both FERC licensing process was designed. I remember visiting Lindy’s home men and women, through her exam- Mr. SESSIONS. I thank Ranking State of Louisiana years later and ple—to answer the call of public serv- Member MURKOWSKI for her expla- being overwhelmed at the outpouring ice. nation. Again, I applaud her for her of love and respect the people she rep- With her death last Saturday, July work on the Hydropower Regulatory resented had for her—and with good 28, 2013, our entire State is in mourning Efficiency Act of 2013 and for her lead- reason. Throughout her time in Con- but we are also celebrating a life well ership in this body. gress, she was a champion for civil lived. f rights, women’s equality, and social Throughout her life, she shaped the justice. world to become a better and more just VOTE EXPLANATIONS During her first term in Congress, place. When she was born in 1916, Ms. LANDRIEU. Madam President, I Lindy was assigned to the House Bank- women could not vote and segregation regret having missed the July 31, 2013 ing Committee. At one point, the com- reigned supreme. But she refused to ac- vote on the confirmation of Byron mittee was considering an amendment cept the world as it was and set about Jones, of Minnesota, to be Director, to a lending bill banning discrimina- to change it. She lived through both Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, tion on the basis of race, age or veteran World Wars and the Great Depression. and Explosives. Had I been present, I status. Despite all of these daunting obstacles, would have voted in favor of the con- Seizing the opportunity, Lindy Lindy—a graceful woman with a firmation of Mr. JONES. quickly added the words ‘‘sex or mar- strong, passionate calling to serve oth- I also regret having missed three ital status’’ to the amendment and ran ers—was not deterred. votes on August 1, 2013. The three votes to a copy machine to make copies for Like many women of her time, she that I missed are as follows: the nomi- each Member. She told her colleagues: married a man of great promise—and nation of Raymond Chen to be a United Knowing the Members composing this com- ultimately great power—Hale Boggs. States Circuit Judge for the Federal mittee as well as I do, I’m sure it was just an But

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She knew women could really often said that his position as pastor of stepped up and into his shoes, trusting excel at anything whether it was on Bright Hope was the most important God to lead her forward. this planet or beyond. job he had ever had, one that cul- She was elected to succeed her hus- Following her retirement from Con- tivated the skills and priorities that band in Congress on March 20, 1973, and gress in 1991, she once again answered shaped his life’s work. became the first woman elected to the the call to serve as the first female am- As a member of the U.S. House of House of Representatives from our bassador to the Holy See where she Representatives, Bill proudly rep- State. At the time, there were only 15 continued to exhibit the same resented the Second District of Penn- women in the U.S. House of Represent- strength, intelligence and respect that sylvania from 1979 to 1991 and built a atives and none in the U.S. Senate. she was known for throughout her life. reputation as a thoughtful and effec- But Lindy never let the novelty of She was most certainly the only person tive leader. Bill quickly rose through this, the pressure of work and family, to call the Pope ‘‘darlin’!’’ the ranks of leadership during his 12 or any other challenge she faced Lindy’s decades of service to her fam- years in Congress and assumed the throughout her career stand in her way ily, community, Nation and church re- chairmanship of the Budget Com- or deter her from serving her State and minds us all to give of ourselves fully mittee, after only 6 years in office. her country. to a worthy cause, and is an example of Three years later, in 1988, he was elect- Her keen political mind, iron will and what we can achieve when we do. She ed to chair his party’s House caucus, graceful Southern charm helped her be- has certainly set the gold standard for and then in 1989 he became the House come one of the most formidable forces public service. majority whip, the third-ranking lead- Congress has ever known. She was But knowing Lindy as well as I did, I ership position in the House. known for bridging the gap between believe she was most proud of her 3 As a lifelong advocate for higher edu- Republicans and Democrats and con- children, 8 grandchildren and 18 great- cation, Bill chose to leave Congress at vincing her colleagues to do what was grandchildren. the pinnacle of his career to accept the right with poise, kindness and reason. As many of you know, the special position of president and CEO of the As her colleague Bill Frenzel, a Re- cloakroom for the women of the House United Negro College Fund. He said at publican from Minnesota said of her: bears Lindy’s name. A few months ago the time that ‘‘Woodrow Wilson used to ‘‘It was impossible not to like Lindy. when we celebrated the 40th anniver- say, ‘My constituency is the next gen- She liked everybody. She was nice to sary of Lindy’s election, she said she eration,’ and you know, that’s why I everybody. She achieved more with less was proud of that room, but that left Congress, because my constitu- huff and puff and bluster than any of ‘‘Maybe, someday, the women will have ency, really, is the next generation.’’ the rest of us did.’’ to relinquish the room when women Bill’s 12-year tenure at UNCF brought She used her formidable influence to are the majority in the House.’’ unexpected growth in support for his- help lead the fight for civil rights, pay I know that Lindy will be proud when torically Black colleges, and he con- equity for women and the right for women achieve this milestone. Even stantly sought innovative ways to both women to hold a mortgage on her own after that day comes, Lindy’s legacy attract new investment and increase home without the necessity of a hus- will continue to inspire us for many existing funding. By the time he left band’s signature. years to come. UNCF 12 years later, Bill and his team As a member of the Banking Com- f had raised more than $1.54 billion. mittee she inserted a provision barring Bill never rested and was never satis- REMEMBERING WILLIAM H. GRAY discrimination over sex or marital sta- fied with one job at a time. While lead- III tus into the Equal Credit Opportunity ing the UNCF, he was asked by Presi- Act of 1974. She did not tell her col- Mr. CASEY. Madam President, today dent Clinton in 1994 to lead the efforts leagues before she did it and simply I wish to honor and remember the full to restore democracy in Haiti. His told them: life of Congressman William H. Gray, work there earned him the Medal of Knowing the members composing this com- III, and his exceptional service to his Honor from the President of Haiti. In mittee as well as I do, I’m sure it was just an community, the Commonwealth of 2004, Bill started Gary Global Strate- oversight that we didn’t have ‘sex’ or ‘mar- Pennsylvania, and our country. gies, Inc., and served as a director on ital status’ included. I’ve taken care of that, Bill was born in Baton Rouge, LA, multiple corporate boards, including at and I trust it meets with the committee’s ap- the second child of Dr. William H. Dell, JPMorgan Chase, and Pfizer. He proval. Gray, Jr., and Hazel Gray. Though he also served as vice chairman for the There was no objection! And tens of spent the first 8 years of his life in Pew Commission on Children in Foster millions of women were given access to Florida, Bill moved to Philadelphia in Care and on the U.S. Holocaust Memo- credit, opportunity and a future of 1949 and remained a distinguished resi- rial Council. their own. dent of our Commonwealth until his re- Bill often said that he had ‘‘always Lindy never tired in her fight to ex- cent passing. been taught by my folk, parents, pand opportunities for women, whether Bill was a pastor and shepherd for his grandparents, that service is sort of it was helping women as candidates for congregation, a respected member of the rent you pay for the space you oc- public office at all levels of govern- the U.S. House of Representatives, and cupy. And so, what I’ve tried to do is ment, pressing Federal cabinet secre- a powerful advocate for higher edu- direct my life towards service based on taries and agency heads to promote cation. Today we honor his life, his faith and commitment, and social jus- women to senior leadership and policy good works, and his legacy. tice.’’ As Bill’s family and friends positions in government, supporting As a pastor, Bill followed in the foot- mourn his passing, I pray that they women that work two to three jobs to steps of his father and grandfather and will be comforted by the knowledge keep food on the table and a roof over led Philadelphia’s Bright Hope Baptist that this great Nation will never forget their head or speaking out for victims Church for more than 33 years. Know- the commitment Bill demonstrated to of domestic violence. ing that the ministry was not just each of us, to his ‘‘whole ministry.’’ In fact today, there is a place named something you did on Sunday morning, May he rest in peace. ‘‘Lindy’s Place’’ in New Orleans that Bill always believed strongly in the f carries on her work to support abused principle of a ‘‘whole ministry,’’ that and battered women. the church must tend to all the needs TRIBUTE TO BLAISE MESSINGER In 1976, she nominated a young of its entire congregation. Under Bill’s Mr. BLUMENTHAL. Madam Presi- woman from New Orleans to the U.S. leadership, that congregation quickly dent, today I wish to recognize Blaise Military Academy as soon as the Army grew to over 4,000 parishioners, but Bill Messinger, Connecticut’s 2013 Teacher dropped the gender bar, and then remained committed to his ‘‘whole of the Year. quickly nominated women to all four ministry’’ and made sure to continue Every year the Connecticut State De- service academies. She applauded his important advocacy work on issues partment of Education selects one NASA when Sally Ride was the first fe- ranging from housing, to economic jus- teacher for this prestigious title who

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Russia’s state-owned arms export tional State Teacher of the Year Pro- As Syria’s conflict grows increasingly firm, Rosoboronexport, has exacer- gram and the U.S. Department of Edu- radical, its borders are increasably in- bated the crisis in Syria. Instead of cation. This year’s Connecticut Teach- secure. promoting a path to peace, er of the Year, Blaise Messinger, was In August 2011, now nearly 2 years Rosoboronexport has provided the Syr- selected from 4 finalists, 15 ago, President Obama declared that ian Government with the means to per- semifinalists, and over 80 district Syria’s dictator, Bashar Asad, had lost petrate widespread and systemic at- teachers of the year for this tremen- all legitimacy and ‘‘must go.’’ At the tacks on its own people. It has supplied dous distinction. time of that statement, the number of Asad with guns, grenades, tank parts, Mr. Messinger makes an extraor- Syrians butchered by the Asad regime attack aircraft, anti-ship cruise mis- dinary difference in the lives of his stu- numbered a then-shocking 6,000. There siles, and air defense missiles, which dents and their families and at his were frequent grim comparisons to his regime in turn uses to perpetuate school. He is an inspiration to his col- Bashar al-Asad’s father Hafez, who its rule and murder innocent civilians. leagues. At Woodside Intermediate shelled Hama for days in 1982, killing Rosoboronexport also has made a com- School in Cromwell, CT, he is well perhaps 20,000. Now, today we see a na- mitment to provide Syria with S–300 known for his commitment to making tion on a path to destruction and Hafez advanced anti-aircraft missiles that fifth grade engaging and interesting. Asad’s 20,000 dead is just a fraction of would protect Syrian air dominance An actor in Los Angeles and New York the number his son has killed. and facilitate its continued attacks on City for many years, Mr. Messinger America must take seriously its com- its civilian population. dedicates this thespian acumen and mitment to doing what it can to bring These weapons do not threaten the ability to his students’ progress. By an end to the Asad regime. We must Syrian people alone. They challenge making school fun and relevant, his not tolerate the empowerment of forces American interests in the region, in- students remember what he teaches antithetical to our interests. And we cluding the safety and security of and come out of his classroom as en- certainly must not be complicit in Israel. Let’s look at one particular example thusiastic learners. When addressing their behavior. fellow educators as Connecticut Teach- The triumph of the Asad regime that has received a good deal of inter- er of the Year, he advised his col- would validate and encourage the mur- national attention. It is certainly pos- leagues to ‘‘think back to that teacher derous behavior of leaders who spurn sible that NATO or our own Nation you can still hear in your head.’’ I am democracy and the rule of law. It may decide it is necessary to create a no-fly zone over Syria to stop the car- grateful that Mr. Messinger came to would empower the belligerent regime nage. Russian-provided S–300s would Connecticut to apply his talents, high in Tehran and offer support to Iranian present a major threat to U.S. or allied energy, and positive spirit as a commu- proxies who seek to annihilate Israel aircraft and pilots seeking to establish nity leader. and ultimately threaten our own na- One personal inspiration for Mr. such a zone. They would also pose a di- tion. Messinger’s incredible impact as a While we view the Asad regime with rect threat to Israeli civil and military air traffic. teacher is his own family—especially rebellion, some others have stepped up The Russian transfer of weapons to his two sons, Ethan and Caleb, who live support for him, facilitating Asad’s with him and his wife Kimberley in Syria is not just inhumane, but it is a brutal success. Among these is the Cromwell. Mr. Messinger has said that violation of U.S. law. The Iran Threat Government of Russia. Russia has dem- his love for them—and his witnessing Reduction and Syria Human Rights onstrated time and again its support how teachers impacted their lives, es- Act of 2012 and the Iran, North Korea, for Bashar Asad and its opposition to pecially his son Ethan who has au- and Syria Nonproliferation Account- our own humanitarian and democratic tism—drives his desire to change the ability Act, as well as Executive Orders values. lives of children. 13382 and 13582 all demand sanctions Russia has consistently thwarted I thank the Connecticut State De- against ‘‘those entities that materially multilateral efforts to stem the vio- partment of Education and the Na- assist, or provide support for, the Gov- tional Teacher of the Year Program for lence in Syria, including vetoing a ernment of Syria.’’ representing the voices of passionate, United Nations Security Council reso- In addition, the fiscal year 2013 Na- talented teachers and recognizing their lution that would have penalized tional Defense Authorization Act pro- heroic efforts. Mr. Messinger has al- Asad’s failure to carry out a peace hibits contracts with Rosoboronexport, ready done great work on a national plan. It has made clear its unwavering and section 1233 of S. 1197, the National level, sparking important discussions support for Asad’s brutality. Address- Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal about changing the way we educate our ing the compounding challenges posed Year 2014, which was passed by the Sen- future generations. I am very proud by Russian intransience has proven in- ate Armed Services Committee, pro- that he represents Connecticut as 2013 creasingly difficult. The Obama admin- hibits the use of funds to enter con- Teacher of the Year and invite my col- istration has made a serious effort to tracts with Rosoboronexport. leagues to join me in applauding his in- engage in a direct dialog over matters In light of the lack of progress of dip- valuable contributions to our country. related to Syria, most recently along lomatic efforts to end Russian support the sidelines of the G8. f for the Asad regime and the direct na- But that effort has not been fruitful. ture of the threat these escalating SYRIA Indeed, the Russian Government has arms sales pose, it is incumbent upon Mr. BEGICH. Madam President, I demonstrated no genuine interest in the U.S. Government to pursue more wish to speak about the crisis in Syria achieving a resolution to the Syria aggressive measures as mandated by and the role that one company in one conflict. Moscow appears to simply U.S. law to create incentives for the nation is playing in perpetuating the enjoy the political cover that U.S.-Rus- Russians to change their behavior. In- strife. sian talks provide. Russia remains un- deed, Senator KELLY AYOTTE and I Every day Syria descends deeper into wavering in its support for an Asad re- have written to the President urging chaos and civil war. Since March 2011, gime that has hosted its bases, served that he take this course. more than 100,000 Syrians have been Russian economic interests, and an- With the exception of particular cir- killed, an estimated 5 million have chored what remains of Russia’s influ- cumstances of true military necessity, been internally displaced, and at least ence in the region. the administration must end all finan- 1.6 million have fled their war-torn At the same time, Moscow continues cial dealings with Rosoboronexport and land. By the end of 2013, half of Syria’s to flout international norms. Russia is begin to impose sanctions against population may have left their homes. acting antagonistically toward our Na- Rosoboronexport.

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Marie Debiase said through tears. ‘‘After 70 Debiase said her family doubted from the In my view, it is unconscionable for years, we’re finally finding out what hap- beginning that the remains were his, but fig- us to provide Russia with the recently pened to him.’’ ured it was a service member who needed announced $550 million contract for 30 All she knew all these years, she said, was burial anyway, so they accepted them. additional Mi-17 helicopters, a pur- that her brother, Peter Sorbo, died when his ‘‘Who we got, I don’t know, but we respect chase the Special Inspector General for plane was shot down over the Rhine in 1943. it as my brother,’’ Debiase said. ‘‘We visit But recently, her sister Joann Devino met the cemetery and put the flags on when they Afghanistan Reconstruction has Carmen Mancuso, one of their brother’s old strongly advised against. need to be put on.’’ friends, at church. Mancuso said his son Sorbo’s loss devastated his family. His fa- American taxpayer dollars should Richard was pretty handy at Internet re- ther was so distraught that he walked off a not be provided to a Russian state- search and may be able to learn a little more 20-year job as a tool setter at Chase Brass & owned corporation that is complicit in about the circumstances of Sorbo’s death. Copper. the murder of tens of thousands of in- The sisters gave them some of their broth- ‘‘He couldn’t handle it,’’ Devino said. nocent Syrian men, women, and chil- er’s letters and other documents, and Rich- The parents doted on and spoiled their re- dren. The Department of Defense has ard Mancuso, a sales manager from Madison maining son. He ended up drafted into the and self-described history buff, got to work. the authority to end this contract with Korean War, returned an alcoholic, and died ‘‘I read a few of them it struck my inter- young. Rosoboronexport, which fails to meet est,’’ he said. ‘‘I started Googling it.’’ Debiase and her husband, Michael, live in a the requirements of the Afghan mili- Mancuso discovered a treasure trove of in- lovely house with a dining room table long tary, and I have joined many of my col- formation, including reports of Sorbo’s death enough to accommodate their many family leagues in urging the administration to written by the men who served with him gatherings. review this sale. that day. Her brother Peter, she said, wanted to go The following story was pieced together The United States must not be into radio. He was funny and kind and pro- from those reports, and from family recollec- tective—all the things an eldest brother complicit in the arming of the Asad re- tions. gime nor in the empowerment of coun- should be to his siblings. Peter Sorbo was working in the United ‘‘We at least know what really happened,’’ tries like Iran, which will triumph if Cigar store late in 1942 when a woman came she said. ‘‘We never knew. I’m glad my par- Asad succeeds. I urge the administra- in and chided him with something like, ents never really knew.’’ tion to impose sanctions on ‘‘What are you doing working here when my Her memories of Peter, she said, she has Rosoboronexport and to demonstrate son is overseas?’’ ‘‘stored away in my heart’’ since she was 9, The tall, quiet 17-year-old took it to heart. the age she was when he died. She’s 79 now to Russia that its behavior in Syria He quit school, to the consternation of his and Devino is 83. will not be cost-free in its relations parents, and enlisted in January 1943. Debiase looked over at that dining room with our Nation. ‘‘I remember every bit of that day he went table, on this day strewn with Sorbo’s sepia- into the Army,’’ Debiase said. ‘‘It was a ter- f toned service photographs. rible blizzard that day.’’ REMEMBERING PETER SORBO For the next several months, he wrote his ‘‘Every holiday you sit down and say, family letters from the European Theater, There should be another chair,’’’ she said. Mr. MURPHY. Madam President, ‘‘But there isn’t.’’ today I wish to honor the service of Mr. mostly general, mundane greetings. Those letters would later prove helpful to Mancuso f Peter Sorbo, of Connecticut, whose in learning how he died. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS family resides in Waterbury, CT. In In August that same year, the waist gun- January 1943, 18 year-old Peter Sorbo ner on a recently formed B–17 Flying For- enlisted in the Army to serve his coun- tress squadron went AWOL. Sorbo, by then a SANDWICH, NEW HAMPSHIRE try during World War II. Deployed to staff sergeant, was assigned to take his place the European theater and assigned to on a bombing mission over a synthetic fuel ∑ Ms. AYOTTE. Madam President, Bombardment Group 384, Squadron 545, plant in Germany. today I wish to honor Sandwich, NH— It was an extremely dangerous operation. a town in Carroll County that is cele- he served as a waist gunner on a B–17 B–17s were large, obvious and difficult for Flying Fortress and perished on August their gunners to defend. That was especially brating the 250th anniversary of its 12, 1943 after his plane was shot down so for waist gunners, who endured sub-zero founding. I am proud to join citizens above the Rhine. temperatures and thin oxygen while shoot- across the Granite State in recognizing I would like to have printed in the ing Axis fighter planes through a very small this historic event. RECORD an article from the Waterbury window into a powerful airstream that made Sandwich is a picturesque commu- Republican American that outlines it hard to lock onto a target. nity situated in the shadow of the this fascinating story about one of The plane was hit by a 20-mm shell that Sandwich Dome, that has through the caught Sorbo in the neck. Connecticut’s brave soldiers. The plane started to go down under contin- hard work and dedication of its citizens Many of Connecticut’s sons, like uous enemy fire. The crew prepared to bail retained the look and feel of a tradi- Peter Sorbo, gave their lives defending out. One tried desperately to get a parachute tional colonial New Hampshire village. our freedom and they deserve our per- onto Sorbo, who was already dying from his Sandwich was granted a charter by petual gratitude. I ask that this body neck wound. Governor Benning Wentworth on Octo- devote itself to remembering these Then the plane exploded. ber 25, 1763, and derives its name from Six airmen parachuted out, including one John Montague, the 4th Earl of Sand- courageous men and women by hon- who said the blast blew him out of the craft, oring their sacrifices and forever pre- and another who said he saw the plane go wich. Today, the population has grown serving their memories. down as he drifted into the Rhine. to include over 1,300 residents. The following article written by All six survivors were captured by the Carpenters, wheelwrights, and black- Mike Patrick appeared in the July 29, Nazis. Sorbo and three others were killed, in- smiths formed the base of Sandwich’s 2013 edition of the Waterbury Repub- cluding the crewman who tried to save him. vibrant artisan history. The beauty of lican-American. Madam President, I Devino said she often thinks of that heroic the region, and its rich history, has at- airman. ask unanimous consent that it be ‘‘I thought of the family,’’ she said. ‘‘If he tracted a variety of artists to Sand- printed in the RECORD. didn’t stop to try and get a parachute on wich. There being no objection, the article Peter, he might have just been a POW.’’ In 1920, Sandwich Home Industries was ordered to be printed in the The family didn’t know any of this for dec- was founded. Today it is known state- RECORD as follows: ades. wide as the League of New Hampshire After the plane was shot down, the mili- THE TRUTH ... FINALLY Craftsmen. tary sent a letter saying Sorbo was missing Sandwich is also home to one of New IT TOOK DECADES, BUT WATERBURY SISTERS in action. LEARN ABOUT THEIR BROTHER’S DEATH IN ‘‘All those years, we were hoping maybe he Hampshire’s premier agricultural fairs. WORLD WAR II was a prisoner, maybe he would get back,’’ Held every year on Columbus Day WATERBURY.—A family friend, some Inter- Debiase said. ‘‘My mother never stopped hop- weekend, the Sandwich Fair has been net research and the handwritten notes of ing.’’ providing a venue for the celebration of

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In vious span served as a connection to addition to his various duty assign- ∑ Mrs. MURRAY. Madam President, I North Conway for the Underground ments at Ellsworth, Lieutenant Colo- would like to pay tribute to a dedi- Railroad. nel Schepper has also been stationed at cated community leader, compas- Sandwich is a place that has contrib- bases in California, Texas, Mississippi sionate public servant, and advocate uted much to the life and spirit of the and North Dakota and served 3 years as from the State of Washington, Kip State of New Hampshire. I am pleased B–1 Functional Area Manager, B–1 Re- Tokuda. to extend my warm regards to the peo- alistic Training Manager, Deputy Chief I am proud to recognize Kip as the ple of Sandwich as they celebrate the Flight Operations and Training Branch kind of civic champion who did so town’s 250th anniversary.∑ at Air Combat Command Headquarters much for all of the communities he f in Langley, VA. From June 2010 to touched, especially for children and June 2011, he served as Deputy Com- families in need. ROSHOLT, SOUTH DAKOTA mander, 379th Expeditionary Oper- Mr. Tokuda was born in Seattle in ∑ Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. ations Group, in Southwest Asia. 1946 and eventually served his home Madam President, I wish to pay tribute His major awards and accomplish- district in the Washington State House to the 100th anniversary of the found- ments include the Bronze Star Medal; of Representatives from 1994 to 2002. ing of Rosholt, SD. Rosholt is a thriv- Global War on Terrorism Service Through his work on behalf of his con- ing agricultural community in north- Medal; Global War on Terrorism Expe- stituents and Washington State, he eastern South Dakota. ditionary Medal; Iraq Campaign Medal; earned a reputation as a deeply prin- Rosholt was named for Julius Afghanistan Campaign Medal; Air cipled legislator and respect from both Rosholt, an entrepreneur whose efforts Force Commendation Medal with three sides of the aisle. brought the railroad to the townsite. oak leaf clusters; Air Force Combat In addition to his service as an elect- Lots were first sold in the newly plat- Action Medal; Meritorious Unit Award ed official, Kip also cofounded the ted town on August 11, 1913, and short- with one oak leaf cluster; Combat Asian Pacific Islander Community ly thereafter residents began to start Readiness Medal with five oak leaf Leadership Foundation, an organiza- businesses that would serve the grow- clusters; National Defense Service tion that empowers young people from ing community. The visionary spirit of Medal with bronze star; Armed Forces Asian Pacific Islander communities to these early pioneers is evident 100 Expeditionary Medal; Meritorious seek leadership positions in govern- years later, as the town gathers for Service Medal with four oak leaf clus- ment and nonprofit organizations. He their centennial celebration. ters; Aerial Achievement Medal; and helped start the Japanese Cultural & Today, folks in Rosholt are as hard- Air Medal with five oak leaf clusters. Community Center of Washington and working and determined as ever, exhib- Lt. Col. Schepper’s feat underscores last year was awarded the Order of the iting the small-town South Dakota val- the great work of all B–1 personnel in Rising Sun from the Emperor of Japan ues that make our State a great place the Air Force as well as civilian per- for his work to build and maintain to live. Numerous prosperous busi- sonnel from Boeing, who have been strong ties between the United States nesses line Main Street and the town is working on the B–1 program since it and Japan. Most recently, he was ap- home to the region’s largest grain ele- was introduced to the Air Force 30 pointed to the city of Seattle’s Com- vator. Rosholt’s educators and students years ago. According to Boeing’s Dan munity Police Commission, where he set a high standard of academic excel- Ruder, who was on hand for Lieutenant worked to create a more diverse police lence that serves as a model for the Colonel Schepper’s record-setting force. rest of our State. The Rosholt School flight arrival back at Ellsworth, the B– But most importantly, he was a dedi- has recently been recognized by the 1 ‘‘has nearly 10,000 combat missions cated father, husband, friend, and men- South Dakota Department of Edu- logged and has been deployed for 8 con- tor to many. cation as a ‘‘Distinguished School.’’ secutive years. This day solidifies how People respected Kip because he re- Rosholt’s history teaches us that the B–1 is still a critical element to our spected them, and even though he ac- when a community comes together it national security.’’ complished so much in his life and can do great things. The citizens of Like many Air Force personnel, earned a position of influence, you Rosholt have an undeniable pride in Lieutenant Colonel Schepper and his could always count on Kip to listen. their community that will serve them wife are quick to credit family as well As a longtime Seattle resident, his well for many generations to come. I as the military and civilian commu- kindness and passion inspired all who am proud to congratulate them on nities for their support over the years. knew him. reaching this historic anniversary and ‘‘My family has always supported me Kip passed away on July 13, 2013 from wish them the best in the future.∑ significantly,’’ said the Ellsworth pilot. a heart attack at the age of 66. f ‘‘I’ve had five deployments over the Kip is survived by his wife Barb and past 10 years, and obviously as every- their two children, Molly and Pei- TRIBUTE TO LIEUTENANT one knows, when you’re away from Ming. COLONEL TIM SCHEPPER home there are a lot of things that still He will be missed by many, but his ∑ Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. need to be done. My wife and my kids legacy of service will live on through Madam President, today I wish to rec- had to endure and do a lot of things to the organizations he founded and the ognize LTC Tim Schepper, who on July make up for when I wasn’t around.’’ lives he touched. 15, 2013, became the first pilot to log Added his wife, Tania, ‘‘We have been Mr. President, I would like to ask my 5,000 hours in the B–1 aircraft. part of this community for so long. He colleagues to join me in paying tribute Lieutenant Colonel Schepper is a sen- didn’t just accomplish this on his own. to Kip Tokuda. He lived a full life and ior evaluator for the 28th Operations It takes maintenance, and it takes the our thoughts are with his loved ones at Group and a B–1 pilot at Ellsworth Air help and support of other pilots, and this time of great and sudden loss.∑ Force Base in South Dakota. His im- community members.’’ f pressive flying record on the B–1 high- Lieutenant Colonel Schepper will be lights an Air Force career that spans 27 retiring in August, and I congratulate 50TH ANNUAL ARKANSAS STATE years, including two stints totaling him on his impressive flying record, as CHAMPIONSHIP HORSE SHOW over 14 years at Ellsworth. His record well as his distinguished military serv- Mr. PRYOR. Madam President, it is of 5,000 hours is well ahead of any other ice career, both of which serve as great with pleasure that I rise today to honor

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:57 Aug 02, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G01AU6.046 S01AUPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with SENATE S6194 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE August 1, 2013 the 50th Annual Arkansas State Cham- the electronics industry signing them the two 28-year old men who were pionship Horse Show. In 1963, three on as a local dealer. Sales quickly took caught in the water. The first respond- horse show associations in Arkansas off. Quale’s Electronics expanded to a ers worked in varying capacities, with joined efforts to hold a State eques- new and larger location in 1976. Always some in the water, some aboard the trian championship. This championship striving to stay ahead of the curve, Mr. Hampton Fire Department’s rescue show originated when the Hillbilly Quale sought out and procured deals to boat and others on shore, and acted as Horse Show Association, the Central sell many of the exciting new elec- a unified team to successfully pull the Arkansas Horse Show Association, and tronics that debuted in the 1970s, 1980s, swimmers to safety. the Northeast Central Arkansas Horse and 1990s. Quale Electronics to this day First responders are fundamental to Show Association joined together to remains a family business. Today, the safety of individuals and commu- host a championship competition. Over Helen Quale, and Mr. Quale’s sons, nities in New Hampshire and through- the years, this partnership has ex- Bruce and Steve, spearhead the owner- out the country, as evidenced by the panded to include 12 horse show asso- ship and management responsibilities. lives that were so recently rescued at ciations from across the great State of In addition to running a successful Hampton Beach. These public servants Arkansas. For the past 50 years, the small business, Mr. Quale also takes a came together from across different de- top 5 contenders from each association keen interest in his community, offer- partments and divisions, as they often compete to earn the honor of being ing his time and funding to important do, to perform their selfless work on named the Champion Rider of Arkan- local causes and projects. Mr. Quale behalf of people in need. The work of sas. has previously served as a member of heroes like those in Hampton often Arkansans have long enjoyed riding the Bureau of Land Management Re- goes unnoticed, but it is important horses for sport and pleasure. Horse source Advisory Council for 9 years, that we do not take for granted the shows across the State attract fans public lands advisor for the Magic Val- daily efforts made by all first respond- seeking to witness the athleticism and ley Trail Machine, and 20 years as a ers to make our communities safer and agility of the sportsmen and the precinct committeeman for the Twin improve the quality of life of all Amer- horses. While these riders make it look Falls Republican Party. Additionally, icans. easy, horse riding requires a great deal Mr. Quale is an active member of the I commend these gentlemen for their of balance, coordination, and physical Twin Falls Rotary Club. selfless actions on the night of July 25. strength. Each rider must also exem- The success Mr. Quale has found in The Hampton-area community and all plify self-discipline, responsibility, and his business and the work he has done New Hampshire residents applaud the patience with their horse. Horse riding for his community is a testament to work that dedicated first responders do is important to the people of my State, the important economic and civic good every day. We specifically thank this and I support keeping this heritage that is created by self-employed entre- group of public servants for saving lives on the night of July 25, 2013.∑ strong. preneurs all across the U.S. and a At the 50th Annual Arkansas State prime example of the spirit of Idaho’s f Championship Horse Show later this entrepreneurs. It is inspirational to see ALSTEAD, NEW HAMPSHIRE summer, competitors will again show- a family-owned business with decades- ∑ Mrs. SHAHEEN. Madam President, I case their talent by riding different old roots spanning more than one gen- wish to to commemorate the 250th an- breeds in a variety of equestrian dis- eration continue to grow and succeed. niversary of the town of Alstead, NH. ciplines. They will compete with great Such businesses are vital not only to Alstead was first chartered by Massa- sportsmanship and at the end of the the local and national economy, but chusetts Governor Jonathan Belcher as show one rider will be named as the also to their home communities, and one of nine forts established in 1735 to best in Arkansas. The competitive will always have a prominent place in protect southwestern New Hampshire events will include the talents of Ar- the fabric of the United States.∑ from attack. Once New Hampshire was kansans of all ages and hailing from f decreed its own province, New Hamp- each corner of the State. HAMPTON FIRST RESPONDERS shire Governor Benning Wentworth I ask my colleagues to join me today granted the land, then called Newton, ∑ in congratulating the Arkansas State Mrs. SHAHEEN. Madam President, I in 1752. The area was finally incor- Championship Horse Show on its 50th wish to recognize first responders from porated in 1763 and renamed Alstead in anniversary and in wishing its com- New Hampshire who heroically worked honor of Johann Heinrich Alsted, a petitors and fans a wonderful day of together to save two swimmers who German professor and encyclopedist, celebration. were struggling to make their way whose works were popular at Harvard f back to shore at Hampton Beach in College. Alstead was a predominantly Hampton, NH, on July 25, 2013. QUALE’S ELECTRONICS agricultural community, but its water- On the night of July 25, Hampton ways also provided sufficient power to ∑ Mr. RISCH. Madam President, fam- Fire & Rescue and the Hampton Police run a number of small mills, including ily-owned small businesses are a cru- Department received notification that New Hampshire’s first paper mill, built cial part of America’s landscape. They three individuals swimming in the in 1793. supply a demand in locations all across water at Hampton Beach were unable Alstead boasts a quintessentially the United States, and are built on the to make their way back to shore. First New Hampshire history with the excep- sweat and dedication of their owners responders from the departments im- tion of a small misstep in 1781 when the and employees. It is for this reason mediately sprang into action and town voted to join the State of that today I wish to rise to honor quickly arrived at Hampton Beach. Vermont. Alstead was not alone in this Quale’s Electronics, its founder Mel While one of the three individuals was wavering allegiance after the Revolu- Quale, and all those who now manage rescued by fellow beachgoers, two tionary War, but I am very pleased to and work for this longstanding family young men remained in the water not report that residents came to their business. far from shore, struggling in riptide senses the following year and rejoined In 1966, Mr. Quale opened Quale’s conditions and unable to swim back to the Granite State. Electronics, located in Twin Falls, ID. land. Two hundred and fifty years later, Quale’s Electronics began humbly as a Hampton firefighters including Fire Alstead’s views of Feuer State Park television repair shop, but after only a Chief Christopher Silver, Deputy Fire and Warren Pond serve as a beautiful year in business Mr. Quale expanded Chief Jameson Ayotte, Captain Wil- backdrop to the community’s rich his- his business to include retail television liam Kennedy, Lieutenant Michael tory and small town charm. From Au- and home electronics sales. Small busi- Brillard, Greg Smushkin, Jed gust to October, Alstead will celebrate nesses often have trouble obtaining Carpentier, Nate Denio, Jason New- their sestercentennial with historical deals to outlet products from top man, Kyle Jameson, Kyle Averill, Buck plays and tours, parades, lectures and brands, but Mr. Quale’s persistence in Frost, Matthew Clement, Donald exhibits. the late 1960s through early 1970s paid Thibeault and Hampton Police Officer I congratulate Alstead on this mile- off with several high-level brands in James Deluca worked together to save stone in their history and thank this

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Benning Wentworth re-chartered this MA and incorporated by Governor Candia was first settled in 1743 and land in 1763 to five proprietors, includ- Benning Wentworth in 1763. Haverhill ing Samuel Gilbert and his son-in-law was colloquially known as is situated on our State border, next to Thomas Sumner. The name ‘‘Gilsum’’ ‘‘Charmingfare,’’ perhaps due to its the mouth of the Ammonoosuc River, was a compromise reached to resolve many bridle paths and lovely scenery. and shares much of its heritage with Gilbert and Sumner’s ongoing dispute Gov. Benning Wentworth incorporated its sister city of Newbury in Vermont the town in 1763 and renamed it over the name of their new settlement. Historically, Gilsum was a farming across the Connecticut River. Haver- Candia, likely in honor of the principal hill’s location at the end of the Old city of the Greek island of Crete, which and manufacturing community, mak- ing use of the nearby Ashuelot River to Province Road was critical to its rapid he had visited after his graduation power multiple factories by the 1850s. development; this road, one of the ear- from Harvard College. Gilsum also boasted a productive mine, liest highways in New Hampshire, With some of the earliest farmed which provided important economic served as a supply route connecting the land in New Hampshire, Candia grew stability for the town during its early northern and western settlements with into a strong industrial center with the years of development. Today, Gilsum is the seacoast. Haverhill’s village of help of the railroad and well-estab- home to the W.S. Badger Company, a Woodsville hosted a railway supply en- lished mills which dominated its econ- quintessential New Hampshire small terprise that played an important role omy. Today, Candia has become a pop- business success story that now sells in the early years of the Boston, Con- ular tourist destination for its quaint its wonderful skincare products, in- cord and Montreal Railroad. Haverhill New England feel, family-friendly at- cluding its ‘‘Badger Balm,’’ across the may have looked remote on a map, but tractions, beautiful scenery and ease of country. it was clearly a town on the move. travel. Gilsum will mark its 250th anniver- Today, visitors to Haverhill may I was pleased to welcome award-win- sary in August with a parade, talent visit the oldest covered bridge still in ning Candia Vineyards to Washington show, community exhibits and music use in New Hampshire, the Haverhill- this past June for our annual Experi- to commemorate its proud heritage. I Bath Bridge, built in 1829 and listed on ence New Hampshire reception, where rise today to wish Gilsum a joyful cele- the National Register of Historic Granite Staters and Washingtonians bration of this important milestone Places. The Haverhill Historic Society alike could sample their wonderful and thank all its citizens for their con- has painstakingly curated many arti- wares. tributions to New Hampshire.∑ facts from the town’s long and indus- Candia will honor this 250th mile- f trious history and hosts fascinating stone through a yearlong series of cele- lectures throughout the year. Haverhill brations commemorating their long HAMPTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE is also home to the Museum of Amer- and rich history. I congratulate this ∑ Mrs. SHAHEEN. Madam President, I ican Weather, which offers an unusual wonderful community on their rise today to congratulate the town of and insightful view into New England sestercentennial and wish them contin- Hampton, NH, on the occasion of its history through its exhibits docu- ued success for their next 250 years.∑ 375th anniversary. menting weather events across our re- Coastal Hampton is one of the 4 f gion. original New Hampshire townships The town of Haverhill will celebrate CROYDON, NEW HAMPSHIRE chartered by the General Court of Mas- its semiquincentennial jointly with ∑ Mrs. SHAHEEN. Madam President, I sachusetts. It was first settled in 1638 Newbury, VT through a series of events rise today to commemorate the 250th under the name Winnacunnet, an this year, culminating in an old-fash- anniversary of the town of Croydon, Algonquian word meaning ‘‘pleasant ioned skating party in December. I NH. pines. ‘‘ One year later, Winnacunnet’s congratulate Haverhill on 250 years of The town of Croydon was incor- Puritan settlers renamed the town accomplishments, and thank its citi- porated and granted in 1763 by Gov. ‘‘Hampton’’ to honor the birthplace of zens for their many contributions to Benning Wentworth. Named for the their leader Reverend Stephen the Granite State.∑ Bachiler, a colorful figure whose de- London suburb of Croydon, England, f our Croydon is situated on the high- scendants still populate Hampton lands between the Connecticut and today. LISBON, NEW HAMPSHIRE Hampton was a modest but bustling Merrimack Rivers. It is home to Corbin ∑ community whose early industry cen- Mrs. SHAHEEN. Madam President, I Park, one of the largest private game tered around farming and fishing. All congratulate the residents of the town reserves in New England. Visitors may that changed with the arrival of the of Lisbon, NH as they celebrate its hunt a variety of animals including railroad in 1840. Visitors from Boston 250th anniversary. elk, European boar and bison on 24,000 and other cities soon discovered the Lisbon’s roots date back to 1749, acres of forested and mountainous ter- charms of Hampton’s stunning coast- when Samuel Martin went on a hunt- rain. Croydon also boasts the Croydon line, aided by the Exeter, Hampton and ing trip with his son in the wilderness Village School, one of two remaining Amesbury Trolley line, which con- along the Ammonoosuc River in the one-room schoolhouses still in use in nected inland mill towns to the sea- White Mountains. This beautiful region the State of New Hampshire. coast. Today, thousands of visitors made a lasting impression on Martin, Today, Croydon’s quaint, small-town flock to Hampton’s beaches to surf, who returned to build a small cabin on feel and natural beauty continue to sunbathe, or take to the high seas on Henry Pond with his family. This area charm visitors and residents alike chartered fishing or whale watching ex- would soon be settled and named the today. I congratulate this close-knit peditions. Gunthwaite settlement, which grew in community on their sestercentennial The Hampton Historical Society will size as soldiers returned from the Revo- anniversary and wish them continued host a series of events throughout 2013 lutionary War. In 1824, Gov. Levi success in their next 250 years.∑ to commemorate this important mile- Woodbury renamed the town Lisbon in f stone through a series of lectures and honor of his friend Colonel William town-wide activities. I congratulate Jarvis, who had been appointed by GILSUM, NEW HAMPSHIRE this beautiful town on 375 years of suc- President Thomas Jefferson to be the ∑ Mrs. SHAHEEN. Madam President, cess and thank them for their contribu- United States consul in Lisbon, Por- today I wish to recognize an important tions to our great State.∑ tugal.

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Lisbon was also the first site Air Force Station, which tracks mili- of the White Mountains and breath- in New Hampshire to have a ski rope tary satellites. taking Squam Lake. Sandwich was tow. New Boston continues to inspire our chartered in 1763 by Governor Benning Many of Lisbon’s residents are de- State with its industrious and creative Wentworth and named for John scended from the town’s original set- spirit. There is much to celebrate in Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich. tlers and feel a strong commitment to New Boston’s 250 years, and I am sure Lord Sandwich held various distin- preserving their town’s history. Lisbon that the next 250 years will be equally guished positions in British politics proudly honors New Hampshire’s State or even more successful.∑ and its military, but is perhaps best flower during its annual Lilac Festival, known for his purported invention of a held every Memorial Day weekend. Lis- f slice of meat between two slices of bon is also known for its public library, bread to sustain him while playing which houses nearly 10,000 volumes and PLYMOUTH, NEW HAMPSHIRE cards. serves neighboring towns Lyman and Sandwich’s land would later double ∑ Landaff. On August 10, 2013, Lisbon Mrs. SHAHEEN. Madam President, I in size due to many concerns that the residents and friends will come to- wish to congratulate the town of Plym- original grant was too inaccessible for gether to commemorate their 250th an- outh, NH on their 250th anniversary. a permanent settlement. In fact, from niversary with music and community Plymouth sits at the geographic cen- this expansion, Sandwich remains one events to celebrate their past, present ter of New Hampshire on the west bank of the largest towns in New Hampshire and future. of the Pemigewasset River. Gov. today. The first settlers arrived 4 years I wish the town of Lisbon a wonderful Benning Wentworth granted this plot later, and by the early 19th Century celebration and congratulate its citi- of land to returning soldiers from the the town of Sandwich had grown from zens on this milestone in New Hamp- French and Indian War and named it uncharted wilderness into a bustling shire history.∑ New Plymouth, after the original community of farms, schools, churches, Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts. traders, and artisans. f Plymouth’s unparalleled views of Sandwich’s local fair is a wonderful NEW BOSTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE mountains, fields and forests provide a New Hampshire tradition that cele- ∑ Mrs. SHAHEEN. Madam President, I stunning backdrop to a bustling town brated its 100th anniversary last year. wish today to honor the town of New noted for its focus on industry and edu- The Sandwich Fair has origins as far Boston, NH, which celebrates its 250th cation, as well as its historical signifi- back as 1886, when local farmers gath- anniversary this year. As its name sug- cance. ered together to show off their live- gests, New Boston’s long and admirable Plymouth’s educational commitment stock in hopes of drawing a crowd to history bridges that of New Hampshire began with its earliest settlers, whose trade and sell their goods. The event and our neighbor Massachusetts. children were predominantly literate. quickly grew to include community New Boston’s first settlers came This devotion to education continues events such as band performances, north in search of new opportunity. today through Plymouth State Univer- beautiful baby contests, and, in the The land was originally granted in 1736 sity, one of the area’s oldest and finest 21st Century, carnival rides. Sand- by the regional governor of Massachu- institutions that counts Poet Laureate wich’s vibrant community, natural setts and New Hampshire, Jonathan Robert Frost as a former faculty mem- beauty, outdoor activities and historic Belcher. Records show that locals had ber. Every September, the Plymouth and cultural events continue to draw originally planned to christen the town population doubles from 4,000 to 8,000 visitors year-round. I congratulate Sandwich on this im- ‘‘Lanestown,’’ but over time referred to as students return to campus to take portant milestone and wish all citizens the property as New Boston in honor of advantage of the rich opportunities of- of Sandwich the best for their next 250 their former home. From 1736 until fered at this university. years.∑ 1763, New Boston was legally part of Plymouth was originally an indus- Massachusetts; but during the course trial center known for its buck glove f of those 30 years, the original grantees industry, its farming and its logging THORNTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE failed to establish a proper claim. In industry. It was also home to Draper ∑ Mrs. SHAHEEN. Madam President, I 1763, New Boston was formally incor- and Maynard, a renowned sporting wish to recognize of the 250th anniver- porated and recognized as part of New goods purveyor that supplied baseball sary of Thornton, NH. Nestled in the Hampshire by Governor Benning Went- gloves to Babe Ruth and his Boston beautiful Pemigewasset River Valley worth. Red Sox teammates. in the White Mountains, the land that From its first census, we know that Plymouth’s strong tourism and ski- became Thornton was originally grant- New Boston’s residents quickly estab- ing tradition dates back to the 1930s, ed to a small group of settlers on July lished a bustling community, building when the once ubiquitous snow trains 6, 1763 and subsequently incorporated a lumber mill and clearing 200 acres of brought hundreds of skiers from Bos- in 1781. Thornton is named for one of land. By the early 19th century, New ton and other cities to the slopes of the those original settlers, Matthew Boston boasted 16 school houses, a bark White Mountains. Plymouth has taken Thornton, who would later become the mill, clothing mills, over 25 saw mills great strides to preserve this history first speaker of the New Hampshire and even a tavern to host both trav- and heritage through the recently House of Representatives and New elers and townsfolk after a long day. opened Museum of the White Moun- Hampshire’s delegate to the Conti- Unfortunately, many documents de- tains, which houses treasured art and nental Congress. Thornton, who signed picting New Boston’s origins were de- artifacts from more than a century Declaration of Independence, was an stroyed by the Great Village Fire of ago. The town continues to attract early and vocal advocate for compete 1887, which ravaged the town and set tourists hoping to see a quintessential independence from England. over 40 of its buildings ablaze. New New England town in action and re- Thornton was also the birthplace of Boston’s residents were undeterred by mains a popular year-round destination Moses Cheney, an abolitionist and con- this tragedy, taking stock and quickly for camping, hiking and winter sports. ductor on the Underground Railroad. rebuilding their industrial center. I congratulate Plymouth on its 250th Cheney founded and oversaw the print- By 1893, New Boston had a railroad anniversary and wish all its citizens a ing of the Morning Star, an aboli- station, allowing merchants to move joyous year of celebration of their tionist Freewill Baptist newspaper dis- goods and services through their town proud history.∑ tributed in New England from 1833 to

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The Maine, and his younger brother Person and congratulate its residents on this highly touted ’72 squad had included Cheney served as a U.S. Senator and important milestone.∑ John Irving who is still one of only two Governor of New Hampshire. f players in Hofstra University history Thornton’s original colonial meet- to accumulate 1,000 points and 1,000 re- inghouse, built in 1789, still stands in WOODSTOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE bounds, and led them to their first two the center of town. Meetinghouses like ∑ Mrs. SHAHEEN. Madam President, NCAA tournament appearances. They this are considered the birthplace of today I wish to congratulate the town could only draw from a small student small town democracy. This building of Woodstock, NH, on their body of about 700 to 800 students, in hosted town meetings from 1790 to 1954. sestercentennial anniversary. contrast to some of the other local Today, it is being painstakingly re- Woodstock actually began as Peeling, high schools. stored by the Thornton Historical Soci- NH, as decreed by Governor Benning But what Sparrow, Mike Miller, Eric ety for future use as a museum to Wentworth’s 1763 charter. After a num- Fuller, Kenny Hynson, Wayne Parson, house the town’s artifacts and docu- ber of controversial name changes, the Dave Roane, Istavan Norwood, Lemuel ments from its long and proud history. town eventually became known as Glover, Rich Miles, Joe Robinson, Isa- I honor this town’s strong heritage Woodstock in 1840, possibly thanks to iah Reason, and Ernest Coleman had and wish its citizens a wonderful inspiration from the name of a novel was better than height or the praise of sestercentennial celebration.∑ by Sir Walter Scott. Appropriately, outsiders. They had coaches that be- lieved in them in Jay Thomas and Stan f logging was thickly-forested Wood- stock’s primary industry, aided by the Hill, and they had a tight-knit group of WARREN, NEW HAMPSHIRE Pemigewasset River’s power to run supporters in the school and the com- ∑ Mrs. SHAHEEN. Madam President, their saw mills and transport timber munity. Most of all, they had each other, and by playing ball together, today I wish to celebrate the 250th an- down to Lowell, MA. The arrival of the they accomplished what no other team niversary of Warren, NH. Situated in Gordon Pond Railroad helped the in- had done in Delaware history. Their the White Mountain region just south dustry but also leveled thousands of amazing story includes last-minute of Franconia Notch, residents of War- acres of Woodstock forest. buzzer shots to make it to the cham- ren are surrounded by stunning wooded These areas have long since recov- pionships, and even a climactic show- scenery that is quintessential North ered and 80 percent of Woodstock’s land down with long-time rivals Wilmington Country. Warren is a truly perfect ex- area is now protected under the White High, who had ended the school’s ample of small town New Hampshire. Mountain National Forest, which In 1763, Gov. Benning Wentworth dreams of a championship the previous draws droves of tourists each year. In year. It is a story made for Hollywood. granted a tract of land to John Page, fact, Woodstock’s and neighboring In a fitting epilogue, they each con- who settled on this land 4 years later. Thornton’s forests make up Hubbard tinue their tradition of quality through The area would be officially incor- Brook Experimental Forest, one of the teamwork as teachers, coaches, coun- porated in 1770 by Benning Went- world’s longest running ecosystem selors, ministers, businessmen, mem- worth’s nephew and successor, Gov. studies. For 50 years, Hubbard Brook bers of the Armed Services, and civil John Wentworth. Warren is one of two has provided scientists and researchers servants. towns in New England that were named with critical data and resources that But there is one more thing that for Admiral Sir Peter Warren of Coun- identify and address environmental must be noted. Named after the same ty Meath, Ireland. Admiral Warren, a issues. Civil War general that Howard Univer- high ranking officer in the British Woodstock is also home to local fa- sity honors and built around the same Royal Navy, commanded a fleet that vorite Woodstock Inn Station and time, Howard was the first—and for joined forces from Massachusetts to Brewery, a five time regional res- many years only—African-American lay siege and capture the fort at taurant winner of New Hampshire Mag- high school in Delaware. During the Louisbourg, Nova Scotia in 1745. This azine’s ‘‘Best of New Hampshire’’ fea- 1950’s the shameful neglect towards the victory united the colonies against ture. I was pleased to welcome this institution led to a court case chal- Canada, as well as providing them with business to Washington in June for our lenging separate-but-equal laws that crucial fishing and fur trading rights. annual Experience New Hampshire re- went on to become one of the five de- For the better half of the 20th cen- ception, where they shared their deli- cided in the Brown v. Board Supreme tury, the Glencliff State Sanatorium cious craft beers and other products Court decision. By the time of the ’73 operated in the village of Glencliff in with Senators and their fellow Granite Wildcats, schools were desegregated Warren. Before the advent of anti- Staters. but the poison of decades of racism per- biotics, it was thought that the thin, I congratulate Woodstock on this im- sisted. pure mountain air of the North Coun- portant milestone and wish the com- It was in this context that the all- try could cure tuberculosis, and nearly munity continuing success for their black Howard team relied on each 4,000 patients sought respite and cure next 250 years.∑ other, and did the impossible in Dela- in the White Mountains facility until f ware. As such, they are an example to its closing and conversion to Glencliff all of us—especially, I think, to those DELAWARE’S DREAM TEAM Home for the Elderly in 1970. While of us in the Senate faced with tough modern medicine has advanced by ∑ Mr. COONS. Madam President, Dela- challenges for the future. You see, leaps and bounds, we certainly under- ware is known as the First State, and when everyone is betting against us, stand why a patient would seek the se- I rise today to commemorate a first in when it seems like we somehow lack rene beauty of the North Country as a my State. Forty years ago, the Howard the stature to get the job done, or when cure for any ill. High men’s basketball team became the world around us is tumultuous and Warren’s most famous landmark is a the first boys’ basketball team in the seems more than any one of us alone Redstone Ballistics Missile, which State-tournament era to complete an can handle, we need to join together, stands in the center of the village undefeated season. The 1973 Wildcats find ways to trust each other, and get green today. These missiles were com- were honored for that achievement in the job done. The 1973 Howard High missioned by the U.S. Army in West Wilmington earlier this year, but today Wildcats just wanted to play great bas- Germany during the Cold War as de- I would like to honor them on the ketball, and they did in storybook fense against the former Soviet Union Floor of the Senate. fashion. But in doing so, they became and were the first to carry live nuclear You see, the story of the ’73 Wildcats an inspiration to their friends, family, warheads. This decommissioned missile tells you something about my home community, and at least one U.S. Sen- was placed in the center of town to State. They were never the tallest ator.∑

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A communication from the Attor- EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department As in executive session the Presiding At 1:00 p.m., a message from the of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- Officer laid before the Senate messages House of Representatives, delivered by ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Spe- from the President of the United Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, an- cial Local Regulations; Dinghy Poker Run, States submitting sundry nominations nounced that the Speaker has signed Middle River; Baltimore County, Essex, MD’’ the following enrolled bills: ((RIN1625–AA08) (Docket No. USCG–2013– and a withdrawal which were referred 0489)) received in the Office of the President to the appropriate committees. H.R. 2611. An act to designate the head- of the Senate on July 17, 2013; to the Com- (The messages received today are quarters building of the Coast Guard on the mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- printed at the end of the Senate campus located at 2701 Martin Luther King, tation. proceedings.) Jr., Avenue Southeast in the District of Co- EC–2491. A communication from the Attor- lumbia as the ‘‘Douglass A. Munro Coast ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department f Guard Headquarters Building’’, and for other of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE purposes. ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Spe- H.R. 2167. An act to authorize the Sec- cial Local Regulations; Revision of 2013 At 10:15 a.m., a message from the House of retary of Housing and Urban Development to America’s Cup Regulated Area, San Fran- Representatives, delivered by Mr. Novotny, establish additional requirements to improve cisco Bay; San Francisco, CA’’ ((RIN1625– one of its reading clerks, announced that the the fiscal safety and soundness of the home AA08) (Docket No. USCG–2011–0551)) received House has passed the following bills, in equity conversion mortgage insurance pro- in the Office of the President of the Senate which it requests the concurrence of the Sen- gram. on July 17, 2013; to the Committee on Com- ate: The enrolled bills were subsequently merce, Science, and Transportation. H.R. 313. An act to amend title 5, United signed by the President pro tempore EC–2492. A communication from the Attor- States Code, to institute spending limits and (Mr. LEAHY). ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department transparency requirements for Federal con- ENROLLED BILL SIGNED of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- ference and travel expenditures, and for At 1:30 p.m., a message from the ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Spe- other purposes. cial Local Regulation; Tall Ships Celebra- H.R. 1660. An act to require the establish- House of Representatives, delivered by tion Bay City, Bay City, MI’’ ((RIN1625– ment of Federal customer service standards Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, an- AA08) (Docket No. USCG–2013–0368)) received and to improve the service provided by Fed- nounced that the Speaker has signed in the Office of the President of the Senate eral agencies. the following enrolled bill: on July 17, 2013; to the Committee on Com- H.R. 2768. An act to amend the Internal H.R. 1911. An act to amend the Higher Edu- merce, Science, and Transportation. Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify that a duty of cation Act of 1965 to establish interest rates EC–2493. A communication from the Attor- the Commissioner of Internal Revenue is to for new loans made on or after July 1, 2013, ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department ensure that Internal Revenue Service em- to direct the Secretary of Education to con- of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- ployees are familiar with and act in accord vene the Advisory Committee on Improving ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Spe- with certain taxpayer rights. Postsecondary Education Data to conduct a cial Local Regulations; Red Bull Flugtag Na- H.R. 2769. An act to impose a moratorium study on improvements to postsecondary tional Harbor Event, Potomac River; Na- on conferences held by the Internal Revenue education transparency at the Federal level, tional Harbor Access Channel, MD’’ Service. and for other purposes. ((RIN1625–AA08) (Docket No. USCG–2013– The message also announced that the The enrolled bill was subsequently 0114)) received in the Office of the President House agrees to the amendment of the signed by the President pro tempore of the Senate on July 17, 2013; to the Com- Senate to the bill (H.R. 1911) to amend mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- (Mr. LEAHY). tation. the Higher Education Act of 1965 to es- f EC–2494. A communication from the Attor- tablish interest rates for new loans ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department made on or after July 1, 2013, to direct MEASURES REFERRED of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- the Secretary of Education to convene The following bills were read the first ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Se- the Advisory Committee on Improving and the second times by unanimous curity Zone; Naval Exercise; Pacific Ocean, Postsecondary Education Data to con- consent, and referred as indicated: Coronado, CA’’ ((RIN1625–AA87) (Docket No. duct a study on improvements to post- H.R. 313. An act to amend title 5, United USCG–2013–0482)) received in the Office of the secondary education transparency at States Code, to institute spending limits and President of the Senate on July 17, 2013; to transparency requirements for Federal con- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and the Federal level, and for other pur- Transportation. poses. ference and travel expenditures, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Home- EC–2495. A communication from the Dep- uty Bureau Chief, Wireline Competition Bu- At 11:43 a.m., a message from the land Security and Governmental Affairs. H.R. 850. An act to impose additional reau, Federal Communications Commission, House of Representatives, delivered by human rights and economic and financial transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, an- sanctions with respect to Iran, and for other a rule entitled ‘‘Connect America Fund’’ nounced that the House has passed the purposes; to the Committee on Banking, ((RIN3060–AF85) (FCC 13–73)) received in the following bills, in which it requests the Housing, and Urban Affairs. Office of the President of the Senate on June concurrence of the Senate: H.R. 1660. An act to require the establish- 17, 2013; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. H.R. 850. An act to impose additional ment of Federal customer service standards and to improve the service provided by Fed- EC–2496. A communication from the Dep- human rights and economic and financial eral agencies; to the Committee on Home- uty Bureau Chief, Wireline Competition Bu- sanctions with respect to Iran, and for other land Security and Governmental Affairs. reau, Federal Communications Commission, purposes. H.R. 2565. An act to provide for the termi- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of H.R. 2565. An act to provide for the termi- nation of employment of employees of the a rule entitled ‘‘Review of Wireline Competi- nation of employment of employees of the Internal Revenue Service who take certain tion Bureau Data Practices, Computer III Internal Revenue Service who take certain official actions for political purposes; to the Further Remand Proceedings: Bell Operating official actions for political purposes. Committee on Finance. Company Provision of Enhanced Services; The message further announced that H.R. 2768. An act to amend the Internal 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review—Review of the House has agreed to the following Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify that a duty of Computer III and ONA Safeguards and Re- concurrent resolution, in which it re- the Commissioner of Internal Revenue is to quirements’’ ((RIN3060–AK03) (FCC 13–69)) re- quests the concurrence of the Senate: ensure that Internal Revenue Service em- ceived in the Office of the President of the ployees are familiar with and act in accord Senate on June 17, 2013; to the Committee on H. Con. Res. 41. Concurrent resolution en- with certain taxpayer rights; to the Com- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. couraging peace and reunification on the Ko- mittee on Finance. EC–2497. A communication from the Dep- rean Peninsula. H.R. 2769. An act to impose a moratorium uty Chief, Public Safety and Homeland Secu- The message also announced that on conferences held by the Internal Revenue rity Bureau, Federal Communications Com- pursuant to section 8162 of Public Law Service; to the Committee on Finance. mission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

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A communication from the Attor- ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- tation. of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled EC–2498. A communication from the Attor- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Safety Zone; San Diego Symphony Summer ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department ‘‘Safety Zone; Fifth Coast Guard District POPS Fireworks 2013 Season, San Diego, of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- Fireworks Displays, Delaware River; Phila- CA’’ ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket No. USCG– ant to law, the report of a rule entitled delphia, PA’’ ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket No. 2013–0388)) received in the Office of the Presi- ‘‘Regulated Navigation Areas; Bars along the USCG–2013–0493)) received in the Office of the dent of the Senate on July 17, 2013; to the Coasts of Oregon and Washington’’ President of the Senate on July 17, 2013; to Committee on Commerce, Science, and ((RIN1625–AC01) (Docket No. USCG–2013– the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 0216)) received in the Office of the President Transportation. EC–2515. A communication from the Attor- of the Senate on July 17, 2013; to the Com- EC–2507. A communication from the Attor- ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- tation. of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled EC–2499. A communication from the Attor- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Safety Zone; City of Martinez Fourth of ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department ‘‘Safety Zone; Grand Haven 4th of July Fire- July Fireworks Display, Carquinez Strait, of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- works; Grand River; Grand Haven, MI’’ Martinez, CA’’ ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket No. ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket No. USCG–2013– USCG–2013–0345)) received in the Office of the ‘‘Navigation and Navigable Waters; Tech- 0547)) received in the Office of the President President of the Senate on July 17, 2013; to nical, Organizational, and Conforming of the Senate on July 17, 2013; to the Com- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Amendments’’ ((RIN1625–AC06) (Docket No. mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- Transportation. USCG–2013–0397)) received in the Office of the tation. EC–2516. A communication from the Attor- President of the Senate on July 17, 2013; to EC–2508. A communication from the Attor- ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department the Committee on Commerce, Science, and ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- Transportation. of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled EC–2500. A communication from the Attor- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Safety Zone; City of Vallejo Fourth of July ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department ‘‘Safety Zone; Margate Mother’s Association Fireworks Display, Mare Island Strait, of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- Fireworks Display, Atlantic Ocean; Margate, Vallejo, CA’’ ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket No. ant to law, the report of a rule entitled NJ’’ ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket No. USCG– USCG–2013–0355)) received in the Office of the ‘‘Safety Zone; Outer Banks Bluegrass Fes- 2013–0494)) received in the Office of the Presi- President of the Senate on July 17, 2013; to tival; Shallowbag Bay, Manteo, NC’’ dent of the Senate on July 17, 2013; to the the Committee on Commerce, Science, and ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket No. USCG–2013– Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC–2517. A communication from the Attor- 0330)) received in the Office of the President Transportation. ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of the Senate on July 17, 2013; to the Com- EC–2509. A communication from the Attor- of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department ant to law, the report of a rule entitled tation. of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- ‘‘Safety Zone; Fifth Coast Guard District EC–2501. A communication from the Attor- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled Firework Display, Pagan River; Smithfield, ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department ‘‘Safety Zone; Fort Monroe Fireworks Dis- VA’’ ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket No. USCG– of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- play, Chesapeake Bay, Hampton, VA’’ 2013–0473)) received in the Office of the Presi- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket No. USCG–2013– dent of the Senate on July 17, 2013; to the ‘‘Safety Zone; Venetian Fireworks; Kala- 0443)) received in the Office of the President Committee on Commerce, Science, and mazoo Lake, Saugatuck, MI’’ ((RIN1625– of the Senate on July 17, 2013; to the Com- Transportation. AA00) (Docket No. USCG–2013–0539)) received mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- EC–2518. A communication from the Attor- in the Office of the President of the Senate tation. ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department on July 17, 2013; to the Committee on Com- EC–2510. A communication from the Attor- of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- merce, Science, and Transportation. ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department ant to law, the report of a rule entitled EC–2502. A communication from the Attor- of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- ‘‘Safety Zone; Tennessee River, Mile 625.5 to ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department ant to law, the report of a rule entitled 626.5’’ ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket No. USCG– of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- ‘‘Safety Zone; Big Bay Boom, San Diego Bay; 2013–0408)) received in the Office of the Presi- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled San Diego, CA’’ ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket No. dent of the Senate on July 17, 2013; to the ‘‘Safety Zone; Feast of Lanterns Fireworks USCG–2013–0059)) received in the Office of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Display, Pacific Grove, CA’’ ((RIN1625–AA00) President of the Senate on July 17, 2013; to Transportation. (Docket No. USCG–2013–0238)) received in the the Committee on Commerce, Science, and EC–2519. A communication from the Attor- Office of the President of the Senate on July Transportation. ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department 17, 2013; to the Committee on Commerce, EC–2511. A communication from the Attor- of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- Science, and Transportation. ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department ant to law, the report of a rule entitled EC–2503. A communication from the Attor- of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- ‘‘Safety Zone; Northside Park Pier Fire- ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department ant to law, the report of a rule entitled works Display, Assawoman Bay, Ocean City, of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- ‘‘Safety Zone; National Cherry Festival Air MD’’ ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket No. USCG– ant to law, the report of a rule entitled Show and Fireworks Display, West Grand 2013–0439)) received in the Office of the Presi- ‘‘Safety Zone; City of Menominee 4th of July Traverse Bay, Traverse City, MI’’ ((RIN1625– dent of the Senate on July 17, 2013; to the Fireworks, Green Bay, Menominee, MI’’ AA00) (Docket No. USCG–2013–0189)) received Committee on Commerce, Science, and ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket No. USCG–2013– in the Office of the President of the Senate Transportation. 0540)) received in the Office of the President on July 17, 2013; to the Committee on Com- EC–2520. A communication from the Attor- of the Senate on July 17, 2013; to the Com- merce, Science, and Transportation. ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- EC–2512. A communication from the Attor- of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- tation. ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department ant to law, the report of a rule entitled EC–2504. A communication from the Attor- of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- ‘‘Safety Zone; America’s Cup Safety Zone ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department ant to law, the report of a rule entitled and No Loitering Area, San Francisco, CA’’ of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- ‘‘Safety Zones; Annual Independence Day ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket No. USCG–2013– ant to law, the report of a rule entitled Fireworks Displays, Skagway, Haines, and 0551)) received in the Office of the President ‘‘Safety Zone; Summer in the City Water Ski Wrangell, AK’’ ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket No. of the Senate on July 17, 2013; to the Com- Show; Fox River, Green Bay, WI’’ ((RIN1625– USCG–2013–0078)) received in the Office of the mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- AA00) (Docket No. USCG–2013–0541)) received President of the Senate on July 17, 2013; to tation. in the Office of the President of the Senate the Committee on Commerce, Science, and EC–2521. A communication from the Attor- on July 17, 2013; to the Committee on Com- Transportation. ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department merce, Science, and Transportation. EC–2513. A communication from the Attor- of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- EC–2505. A communication from the Attor- ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- ‘‘Safety Zone; South Park Bridge Construc- of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled tion, Lower Duwamish Waterway, Seattle, ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Safety Zone; Execpro Services Fireworks WA’’ ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket No. USCG– ‘‘Safety Zone; Sugar House Casino Fireworks Display, Lake Tahoe, Incline Village, NV’’ 2013–0452)) received in the Office of the Presi- Display, Delaware River; Philadelphia, PA’’ ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket No. USCG–2013– dent of the Senate on July 17, 2013; to the

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:57 Aug 02, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00059 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A01AU6.010 S01AUPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with SENATE S6200 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE August 1, 2013 Committee on Commerce, Science, and tration, Department of Transportation, tration, Department of Transportation, Transportation. transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of EC–2522. A communication from the Para- a rule entitled ‘‘Standard Instrument Ap- a rule entitled ‘‘Amendment of Class E Air- legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- proach Procedures; Miscellaneous Amend- space; Ogallala, NE’’ ((RIN2120–AA66) (Dock- tration, Department of Transportation, ments (53); Amdt. No. 3543’’ (RIN2120–AA65) et No. FAA–2012–1138)) received during ad- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of received during adjournment of the Senate journment of the Senate in the Office of the a rule entitled ‘‘Pilot Certification and Qual- in the Office of the President of the Senate President of the Senate on July 26, 2013; to ification Requirements for Air Carrier Oper- on July 26, 2013; to the Committee on Com- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and ations’’ ((RIN2120–AJ67) (Docket No. FAA– merce, Science, and Transportation. Transportation. 2010–0100)) received during adjournment of EC–2530. A communication from the Para- EC–2538. A communication from the Para- the Senate in the Office of the President of legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- the Senate on July 26, 2013; to the Com- tration, Department of Transportation, tration, Department of Transportation, mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of tation. a rule entitled ‘‘Standard Instrument Ap- a rule entitled ‘‘Modification of Class D and EC–2523. A communication from the Para- proach Procedures; Miscellaneous Amend- E Airspace; Twin Falls, ID’’ ((RIN2120–AA66) legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- ments (78); Amdt. No. 3542’’ (RIN2120–AA65) (Docket No. FAA–2013–0258)) received during tration, Department of Transportation, received during adjournment of the Senate adjournment of the Senate in the Office of transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of in the Office of the President of the Senate the President of the Senate on July 26, 2013; a rule entitled ‘‘Adoption of Statuary Prohi- on July 26, 2013; to the Committee on Com- to the Committee on Commerce, Science, bition on the Operation of Jets Weighing merce, Science, and Transportation. and Transportation. 75,000 Pounds or Less That Are Not Stage 3 EC–2531. A communication from the Para- EC–2539. A communication from the Para- Noise Compliant’’ ((RIN2120–AK25) (Docket legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- No. FAA–2013–0503)) received during adjourn- tration, Department of Transportation, tration, Department of Transportation, ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of dent of the Senate on July 26, 2013; to the a rule entitled ‘‘Establishment of Class E a rule entitled ‘‘Establishment of Class E Committee on Commerce, Science, and Airspace; Presidio, TX’’ ((RIN2120–AA66) Airspace; Parkston, SD’’ ((RIN2120–AA66) Transportation. (Docket No. FAA–2012–0770)) received during (Docket No. FAA–2012–1282)) received during EC–2524. A communication from the Para- adjournment of the Senate in the Office of adjournment of the Senate in the Office of legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- the President of the Senate on July 26, 2013; the President of the Senate on July 26, 2013; tration, Department of Transportation, to the Committee on Commerce, Science, to the Committee on Commerce, Science, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of and Transportation. and Transportation. a rule entitled ‘‘Flight Data Recorder Air- EC–2532. A communication from the Para- EC–2540. A communication from the Para- plane Parameter Specification Omissions legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- and Corrections’’ ((RIN2120–AK27) (Docket tration, Department of Transportation, tration, Department of Transportation, No. FAA–2013–0579)) received during adjourn- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- a rule entitled ‘‘Establishment of Class E a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; dent of the Senate on July 26, 2013; to the Airspace; Colt, AR’’ ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket The Boeing Company Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120– Committee on Commerce, Science, and No. FAA–2012–1281)) received during adjourn- AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2012–0864)) received Transportation. ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- fice of the President of the Senate on July EC–2525. A communication from the Para- dent of the Senate on July 26, 2013; to the 26, 2013; to the Committee on Commerce, legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- Committee on Commerce, Science, and tration, Department of Transportation, Science, and Transportation. Transportation. EC–2541. A communication from the Para- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of EC–2533. A communication from the Para- legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- a rule entitled ‘‘Combined Drug and Alcohol legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- tration, Department of Transportation, Testing Programs’’ ((RIN2120–AK01) (Docket tration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of No. FAA–2012–0688)) received during adjourn- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- a rule entitled ‘‘Establishment of Class E The Boeing Company Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120– dent of the Senate on July 26, 2013; to the Airspace; Elbow Lake, MN’’ ((RIN2120–AA66) AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2013–0302)) received Committee on Commerce, Science, and (Docket No. FAA–2012–1121)) received during during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- Transportation. adjournment of the Senate in the Office of fice of the President of the Senate on July EC–2526. A communication from the Para- the President of the Senate on July 26, 2013; 26, 2013; to the Committee on Commerce, legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- to the Committee on Commerce, Science, Science, and Transportation. tration, Department of Transportation, and Transportation. EC–2542. A communication from the Para- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of EC–2534. A communication from the Para- legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- a rule entitled ‘‘Modification of VOR Federal legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- tration, Department of Transportation, Airway V–345 in the Vicinity of Ashland, WI’’ tration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. FAA–2013–0236)) transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; received during adjournment of the Senate a rule entitled ‘‘Establishment of Class E Embraer S.A. Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) in the Office of the President of the Senate Airspace; Sanibel, FL’’ ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. FAA–2012–1230)) received during on July 26, 2013; to the Committee on Com- (Docket No. FAA–2012–1334)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of merce, Science, and Transportation. adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 26, 2013; EC–2527. A communication from the Para- the President of the Senate on July 26, 2013; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. tration, Department of Transportation, and Transportation. EC–2543. A communication from the Para- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of EC–2535. A communication from the Para- legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- a rule entitled ‘‘Amendment of Restricted legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- tration, Department of Transportation, Area R–2504A and R–2504B; Camp Roberts, tration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of CA, and Restricted Area R–2530; Sierra Army transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Depot, CA’’ ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. a rule entitled ‘‘Establishment of Class E The Boeing Company Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120– FAA–2013–0515)) received during adjournment Airspace; Grand Canyon, AZ’’ ((RIN2120– AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2008–0620)) received of the Senate in the Office of the President AA66) (Docket No. FAA–2013–0163)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- of the Senate on July 26, 2013; to the Com- during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- fice of the President of the Senate on July mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- fice of the President of the Senate on July 26, 2013; to the Committee on Commerce, tation. 26, 2013; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC–2528. A communication from the Para- Science, and Transportation. EC–2544. A communication from the Para- legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- EC–2536. A communication from the Para- legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- tration, Department of Transportation, legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- tration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of tration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amendment of Restricted transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Areas R–2907A and R–2907B, Lake George, a rule entitled ‘‘Amendment of Class E Air- Learjet Inc. Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) FL; and R–2910, Pinecastle, FL’’ ((RIN2120– space; Worthington, MN’’ ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. FAA–2013–0214)) received during AA66) (Docket No. FAA–2010–1146)) received (Docket No. FAA–2012–1139)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 26, 2013; fice of the President of the Senate on July the President of the Senate on July 26, 2013; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 26, 2013; to the Committee on Commerce, to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Science, and Transportation. and Transportation. EC–2545. A communication from the Para- EC–2529. A communication from the Para- EC–2537. A communication from the Para- legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- tration, Department of Transportation,

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:57 Aug 02, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A01AU6.011 S01AUPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with SENATE August 1, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6201 transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of tration, Department of Transportation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- PILATUS Aircraft Ltd. Airplanes’’ a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; titled ‘‘Forchlorfenuron; Temporary Pes- ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2013–0598)) Airbus Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket ticide Tolerances’’ (FRL No. 9391–9) received received during adjournment of the Senate No. FAA–2012–1035)) received during adjourn- in the Office of the President of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- on July 31, 2013; to the Committee on Agri- on July 26, 2013; to the Committee on Com- dent of the Senate on July 26, 2013; to the culture, Nutrition, and Forestry. merce, Science, and Transportation. Committee on Commerce, Science, and EC–2562. A communication from the Direc- EC–2546. A communication from the Para- Transportation. tor of the Regulatory Management Division, legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- EC–2554. A communication from the Para- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- tration, Department of Transportation, legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of tration, Department of Transportation, titled ‘‘Sorbitan monooleate ethylene oxide a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of adduct; Exemption from the Requirement of Eurocopter France Helicopters’’ ((RIN2120– a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; a Tolerance’’ (FRL No. 9389–8) received in the AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2013–0522)) received Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Helicopters’’ Office of the President of the Senate on July during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2012–1305)) 31, 2013; to the Committee on Agriculture, fice of the President of the Senate on July received during adjournment of the Senate Nutrition, and Forestry. 26, 2013; to the Committee on Commerce, in the Office of the President of the Senate EC–2563. A communication from the Direc- Science, and Transportation. on July 26, 2013; to the Committee on Com- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, EC–2547. A communication from the Para- merce, Science, and Transportation. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- EC–2555. A communication from the Para- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- tration, Department of Transportation, legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- titled ‘‘Complex Polymeric Polyhydroxy transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of tration, Department of Transportation, Acids; Exemption from the Requirement of a a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Tolerance’’ (FRL No. 9391–2) received in the Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Helicopters’’ a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Office of the President of the Senate on July ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2013–0018)) Eurocopter Deutschland (Eurocopter) Heli- 31, 2013; to the Committee on Agriculture, received during adjournment of the Senate copters’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– Nutrition, and Forestry. in the Office of the President of the Senate 2013–0520)) received during adjournment of EC–2564. A communication from the Chair- on July 26, 2013; to the Committee on Com- the Senate in the Office of the President of man and Chief Executive Officer, Farm Cred- merce, Science, and Transportation. the Senate on July 26, 2013; to the Com- it Administration, transmitting, pursuant to EC–2548. A communication from the Para- mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Releasing legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- tation. Information; General Provisions; Accounting tration, Department of Transportation, EC–2556. A communication from the Para- and Reporting Requirements; Reports of Ac- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- counts and Exposures’’ (RIN3052–AC76) re- a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Si- tration, Department of Transportation, ceived in the Office of the President of the transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of korsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) Senate on July 18, 2013; to the Committee on a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Model Helicopters’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. No. FAA–2012–1206)) received during adjourn- Airbus Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket EC–2565. A communication from the Con- ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- No. FAA–2012–1034)) received during adjourn- gressional Review Coordinator, Animal and ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- dent of the Senate on July 26, 2013; to the Plant Health Inspection Service, Department dent of the Senate on July 26, 2013; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Handling Transportation. EC–2549. A communication from the Para- of Animals; Contingency Plans; Stay of Reg- EC–2557. A communication from the Para- legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- ulations’’ ((RIN0579–AC69) (Docket No. legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- tration, Department of Transportation, tration, Department of Transportation, APHIS–2006–0159)) received in the Office of transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the President of the Senate on July 31, 2013; a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120– Cessna Aircraft Company Airplanes’’ and Forestry. AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2013–0535)) received EC–2566. A communication from the Assist- ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2012–1330)) ant Director, Executive and Political Per- during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- received during adjournment of the Senate sonnel, Department of Defense, transmit- fice of the President of the Senate on July in the Office of the President of the Senate 26, 2013; to the Committee on Commerce, on July 26, 2013; to the Committee on Com- ting, (6) reports relative to vacancies in the Science, and Transportation. merce, Science, and Transportation. Department of Defense, received during ad- EC–2550. A communication from the Para- EC–2558. A communication from the Para- journment of the Senate in the Office of the legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- President of the Senate on July 26, 2013; to tration, Department of Transportation, tration, Department of Transportation, the Committee on Armed Services. transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of EC–2567. A communication from the Assist- a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; ant Director, Executive and Political Per- Dowty Propellers Propellers’’ ((RIN2120– Various Restricted Category Helicopters’’ sonnel, Department of Defense, transmit- AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2009–0776)) received ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2013–0553)) ting, (2) reports relative to vacancies in the during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- received during adjournment of the Senate Department of the Navy, received during ad- fice of the President of the Senate on July in the Office of the President of the Senate journment of the Senate in the Office of the 26, 2013; to the Committee on Commerce, on July 26, 2013; to the Committee on Com- President of the Senate on July 26, 2013; to Science, and Transportation. merce, Science, and Transportation. the Committee on Armed Services. EC–2551. A communication from the Para- EC–2559. A communication from the Para- EC–2568. A communication from the Assist- legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- ant Director, Executive and Political Per- tration, Department of Transportation, tration, Department of Transportation, sonnel, Department of Defense, transmit- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of ting, (2) reports relative to vacancies in the a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Department of the Air Force, received during DASSAULT AVIATION Airplanes’’ Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120– adjournment of the Senate in the Office of ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2012–1067)) AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2013–0223)) received the President of the Senate on July 26, 2013; received during adjournment of the Senate during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- to the Committee on Armed Services. in the Office of the President of the Senate fice of the President of the Senate on July EC–2569. A communication from the Under on July 26, 2013; to the Committee on Com- 26, 2013; to the Committee on Commerce, Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Tech- merce, Science, and Transportation. Science, and Transportation. nology and Logistics), transmitting, pursu- EC–2552. A communication from the Para- EC–2560. A communication from the Para- ant to law, a report relative to the review of legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- internal records to verify employment of tration, Department of Transportation, tration, Department of Transportation, Iraqi nationals by the U.S. Government and transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of request from each prime contractor or grant- a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; ee that has performed work in Iraq informa- Airbus Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket Rolls-Royce plc Turbofan Engines’’ tion that can verify the employment of Iraqi No. FAA–2012–1039)) received during adjourn- ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2012–1327)) nationals by such contractor or grantee; to ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- received during adjournment of the Senate the Committee on Armed Services. dent of the Senate on July 26, 2013; to the in the Office of the President of the Senate EC–2570. A communication from the Under Committee on Commerce, Science, and on July 26, 2013; to the Committee on Com- Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Tech- Transportation. merce, Science, and Transportation. nology and Logistics), transmitting, pursu- EC–2553. A communication from the Para- EC–2561. A communication from the Direc- ant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Report to Con- legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, gress on Department of Defense Fiscal Year

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:57 Aug 02, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A01AU6.012 S01AUPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with SENATE S6202 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE August 1, 2013 2012 Purchases from Foreign Entities’’; to EC–2580. A communication from the Direc- latory Commission, transmitting, pursuant the Committee on Armed Services. tor of the Regulatory Management Division, to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Soft- EC–2571. A communication from the Attor- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ware Requirement Specifications for Digital ney, Legal Division, Bureau of Consumer Fi- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Computer Software used in Safety Systems nancial Protection, transmitting, pursuant titled ‘‘Air Quality Designations for the 2010 for Nuclear Power Plants’’ (Regulatory to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amend- Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) Primary National Am- Guide 1.172, Revision 1) received in the Office ments to the 2013 Mortgage Rules Under the bient Air Quality Standard’’ (FRL No. 9841– of the President of the Senate on July 30, Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act 4) received in the Office of the President of 2013; to the Committee on Environment and (Regulation X) and the Truth in Lending Act the Senate on July 31, 2013; to the Com- Public Works. (Regulation Z)’’ ((RIN3170–AA37) (Docket No. mittee on Environment and Public Works. EC–2589. A communication from the Direc- CFPB–2013–0010)) received in the Office of the EC–2581. A communication from the Direc- tor of Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regu- President of the Senate on July 25, 2013; to tor of the Regulatory Management Division, latory Commission, transmitting, pursuant the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Devel- Urban Affairs. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- oping Software Life Cycle Processes for Dig- EC–2572. A communication from the Sec- titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Imple- ital Computer Software used in Safety Sys- retary of the Treasury, transmitting, pursu- mentation Plans; Oregon: Infrastructure Re- tems for Nuclear Power Plants’’ (Regulatory ant to law, a six-month periodic report on quirements for the 1997 and 2006 Fine Partic- Guide 1.173, Revision 1) received in the Office the national emergency that was declared in ulate Matter and 2008 Ozone National Ambi- of the President of the Senate on July 30, Executive Order 12947 with respect to terror- ent Air Quality Standards’’ (FRL No. 9841–1) 2013; to the Committee on Environment and ists who threaten to disrupt the Middle East received in the Office of the President of the Public Works. peace process; to the Committee on Banking, Senate on July 31, 2013; to the Committee on EC–2590. A communication from the Direc- Housing, and Urban Affairs. Environment and Public Works. tor of Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regu- EC–2573. A communication from the Attor- EC–2582. A communication from the Direc- latory Commission, transmitting, pursuant ney, Legal Division, Bureau of Consumer Fi- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Final nancial Protection, transmitting, pursuant Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Safety Evaluation of Westinghouse Electric to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Elec- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Company Topical Report WCAP–12610–P–A tronic Fund Transfers (Regulation E)’’ titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Air and CENPD–404–P–A, Addendum 2/WCAP– ((RIN3170–AA33) (Docket No. CFPB–2012– Quality Implementation Plans; State of Col- 14342–A and CENPD 404–NP–A, Addendum 2, 0050)) received in the Office of the President orado; Second Ten-Year Carbon Monoxide ‘Westinghouse Clad Corrosion Model for of the Senate on July 25, 2013; to the Com- Maintenance Plan for Greeley’’ (FRL No. ZIRLOTM and Optimized ZIRLOTM’ ’’ mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- 9840–9) received in the Office of the President (Project No. 700) received in the Office of the fairs. of the Senate on July 31, 2013; to the Com- President of the Senate on July 30, 2013; to EC–2574. A communication from the Sec- mittee on Environment and Public Works. the Committee on Environment and Public EC–2583. A communication from the Direc- retary of the Securities and Exchange Com- Works. mission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the tor of the Regulatory Management Division, EC–2591. A communication from the Direc- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Broker-Dealer Re- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- tor of Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regu- ports’’ (RIN3235–AK2574) received in the Of- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- latory Commission, transmitting, pursuant fice of the President of the Senate on July titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Air to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Prepa- Quality Implementation Plans; State of Col- 31, 2013; to the Committee on Banking, Hous- ration of Environmental Reports for Nuclear orado; Second 10-Year Carbon Monoxide ing, and Urban Affairs. Power Plant License Renewal Applications’’ Maintenance Plan for Colorado Springs’’ EC–2575. A communication from the Sec- (Regulatory Guide 4.2, Supplement 1) re- (FRL No. 9840–7) received in the Office of the retary of the Securities and Exchange Com- ceived in the Office of the President of the President of the Senate on July 31, 2013; to mission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Senate on July 30, 2013; to the Committee on the Committee on Environment and Public report of a rule entitled ‘‘Financial Respon- Environment and Public Works. sibility Rules for Broker-Dealers’’ (RIN3235– Works. EC–2592. A communication from the Direc- EC–2584. A communication from the Direc- AJ85) received in the Office of the President tor of Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regu- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, of the Senate on July 31, 2013; to the Com- latory Commission, transmitting, pursuant Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- to law, the report of a rule entitled ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- fairs. ‘‘Verification, Validation, Reviews, and Au- EC–2576. A communication from the Direc- titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Imple- mentation Plans, State of California, San dits for Digital Computer Software Used in tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control Safety Systems of Nuclear Power Plants’’ Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- District, New Source Review’’ (FRL No. 9837– (Regulatory Guide 1.168, Revision 2) received ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- 5) received in the Office of the President of in the Office of the President of the Senate titled ‘‘Pyroxasulfone; Pesticide Tolerances’’ the Senate on July 31, 2013; to the Com- on July 30, 2013; to the Committee on Envi- (FRL No. 9393–6) received in the Office of the mittee on Environment and Public Works. ronment and Public Works. President of the Senate on July 29, 2013; to EC–2585. A communication from the Direc- EC–2593. A communication from the Direc- the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, tor of the Regulatory Management Division, tor of Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regu- and Forestry. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- latory Commission, transmitting, pursuant EC–2577. A communication from the Direc- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Con- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Air figuration Management Plans for Digital Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Quality Implementation Plans; Pennsyl- Computer Software Used in Safety Systems ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- vania; Update to Materials Incorporated by for Nuclear Power Plants’’ (Regulatory titled ‘‘Trifluralin; Pesticide Tolerance’’ Reference’’ (FRL No. 9811–9) received in the Guide 1.169, Revision 1) received in the Office (FRL No. 9393–5) received in the Office of the Office of the President of the Senate on July of the President of the Senate on July 30, President of the Senate on July 29, 2013; to 31, 2013; to the Committee on Environment 2013; to the Committee on Environment and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Public Works. Public Works. and Forestry. EC–2586. A communication from the Direc- EC–2594. A communication from the Direc- EC–2578. A communication from the Direc- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, tor of Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regu- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- latory Commission, transmitting, pursuant Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Soft- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Air ware Unit Testing for Digital Computer Soft- titled ‘‘Modification of Significant New Uses Quality Implementation Plans; Wisconsin; ware Used in Safety Systems of Nuclear of Ethaneperoxoic Acid, 1,1-Demethylpropyl Permit Exemption Rule’’ (FRL No. 9834–4) Power Plants’’ (Regulatory Guide 1.171, Revi- Ester’’ (FRL No. 9392–4) received in the Of- received in the Office of the President of the sion 1) received in the Office of the President fice of the President of the Senate on July Senate on July 31, 2013; to the Committee on of the Senate on July 30, 2013; to the Com- 29, 2013; to the Committee on Environment Environment and Public Works. mittee on Environment and Public Works. and Public Works. EC–2587. A communication from the Direc- EC–2595. A communication from the Direc- EC–2579. A communication from the Direc- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, tor of Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regu- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- latory Commission, transmitting, pursuant Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Soft- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- titled ‘‘Conditional Exclusions from Solid ware Unit Testing for Digital Computer Soft- titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of State Waste and Hazardous Waste for Solvent-Con- ware Used in Safety Systems for Nuclear Implementation Plans; State of Montana; taminated Wipes’’ (FRL No. 9838–2) received Power Plants’’ (Regulatory Guide 1.171, Revi- Interstate Transport of Pollution for the 2006 in the Office of the President of the Senate sion 1) received in the Office of the President PM2.5 NAAQS’’ (FRL No. 9839–1) received in on July 31, 2013; to the Committee on Envi- of the Senate on July 30, 2013; to the Com- the Office of the President of the Senate on ronment and Public Works. mittee on Environment and Public Works. July 29, 2013; to the Committee on Environ- EC–2588. A communication from the Direc- EC–2596. A communication from the Direc- ment and Public Works. tor of Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regu- tor of the Regulatory Management Division,

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:57 Aug 02, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A01AU6.013 S01AUPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with SENATE August 1, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6203 Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- Whereas, the white star on the flag sym- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- ernmental Affairs. bolizes veterans’ dedication to service, the titled ‘‘Promulgation of State Implementa- EC–2606. A communication from the Prin- blue star on the flag honors all the men and tion Plan Revisions; Infrastructure Require- cipal Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Of- women who have served in our nation’s mili- ments for the 1997 and 2006 PM2.5 National fice of Legislative Affairs, Department of tary and the central gold star on the flag Ambient Air Quality Standards; Montana’’ Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- memorializes those who have fallen defend- (FRL No. 9839–2) received in the Office of the port entitled ‘‘ATF 2013 PACT Act Report’’; ing our nation; and President of the Senate on July 29, 2013; to to the Committee on the Judiciary. Whereas, the blue stripe that bears the the Committee on Environment and Public EC–2607. A communication from the Prin- title of the flag honors the loyalty of vet- Works. cipal Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Of- erans to our nation, flag and government, EC–2597. A communication from the Assist- fice of Legislative Affairs, Department of and the green field on the flag represents the ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the hallowed ground where fallen veterans rest ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to Uniform Resource Locator (URL) for a re- eternally; now, therefore, be it law, a report relative to entering into a port entitled ‘‘Transforming Today’s Vision Resolved, That We, your Memorialists, re- Memorandum of Understanding Between the Into Tomorrow’s Reality’’; to the Committee quest that the President of the United States Government of the United States of America on the Judiciary. and the United States Congress work to- and the Government of the Republic of EC–2608. A communication from the Direc- gether to support adoption of the Veterans Belize Concerning the imposition of import tor of the Regulation Policy and Manage- Remembered Flag to honor our nation’s vet- restrictions on categories of archaeological ment Office of the General Counsel, Veterans erans; and be it further material representing the cultural heritage Health Administration, Department of Vet- Resolved, That suitable copies of this reso- of Belize from the pre-ceramic, pre-classic, erans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, lution, duly authenticated by the Secretary classic, and post-classic periods of the pre- the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Patient Access of State, be transmitted to the Honorable Columbian era through the early and late co- to Records’’ (RIN2900–AO61) received in the Barack H. Obama, President of the United lonial periods; to the Committee on Finance. Office of the President of the Senate on July States, to the President of the United States EC–2598. A communication from the Pro- 25, 2013; to the Committee on Veterans’ Af- Senate, to the Speaker of the United States gram Manager, Centers for Medicare and fairs. House of Representatives and to each Mem- Medicaid Services, Department of Health f ber of the Maine Congressional Delegation. and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Medi- PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS POM–119. A resolution adopted by the Sen- care Program; Impatient Psychiatric Facili- The following petitions and memo- ate of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts ties Prospective Payment System—Update rials were laid before the Senate and memorializing the federal government of the for Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2013 (FY United States to prioritize distribution of 2014)’’ (RIN0938–AR63) received in the Office were referred or ordered to lie on the veterans’ benefits; to the Committee on Vet- of the President of the Senate on July 30, table as indicated: erans’ Affairs. 2013; to the Committee on Finance. POM–118. A joint resolution adopted by the RESOLUTION EC–2599. A communication from the Chief Legislature of the State of Maine memori- Whereas, the members of the Armed Forces of the Publications and Regulations Branch, alizing the President of the United States of the United States, including active duty Internal Revenue Service, Department of the and Congress of the United States to adopt members of the Massachusetts National Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the the Veterans Remembered Flag in honor of Guard, have honorably and with great dis- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Recognizing Ad- all veterans; to the Committee on Rules and tinction served their country and have vance Payments for Gift Cards that are Re- Administration. earned the right to be welcomed home with deemable for Goods and Services from an Un- JOINT RESOLUTION related Entity’’ (Rev. Proc. 2013–29) received all honors and benefits prescribed by law by in the Office of the President of the Senate Whereas, there are flags for all branches of a grateful nation; and on July 29, 2013; to the Committee on Fi- the Armed Forces of the United States and Whereas, the words of our first president, nance. there is a flag for prisoners of war and those George Washington, are a reminder of the EC–2600. A communication from the Gen- missing in action, but there is no flag to importance of honoring promises made to eral Counsel, Peace Corps, transmitting, pur- honor the millions of former military per- our veterans and their families, when he suant to law, the report relative to a va- sonnel who have served our nation; and said, ‘‘the willingness with which our young cancy in the position of Director of the Whereas, a flag is a symbol of recognition people are likely to serve in any war, no Peace Corps, received in the Office of the for a group or an ideal, and veterans compose matter how justified, shall be directly pro- President of the Senate on July 24, 2013; to a group, certainly represent an ideal and portional to how they perceive the veterans the Committee on Foreign Relations. surely deserve their own symbol; and of earlier wars were treated and appreciated EC–2601. A communication from the Acting Whereas, the estimated 20,400,000 veterans, by their nation’’; and Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, De- affiliated and unaffiliated with veterans’ or- Whereas, veterans’ benefits must be deliv- partment of State, transmitting, pursuant to ganizations, who have served in our nation’s ered in a timely fashion out of respect for law, a report entitled ‘‘U.S. Department of military compose a significant portion of our the significant sacrifice and valiant service State, Category Rating Report’’; to the Com- nation’s population; and of those to whom such benefits are owed, es- mittee on Foreign Relations. Whereas, there is now a flag that has been pecially given the fact that today’s veterans EC–2602. A communication from the Acting designed and created to honor the veterans urgently need jobs, health care, housing, Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, De- of the United States called the Veterans Re- education and training in order to success- partment of State, transmitting, pursuant to membered Flag, and displaying and flying a fully re-enter civilian life; and law, a report relative to section 36(c) of the Veterans Remembered Flag would honor the Whereas, the United States Department of Arms Export Control Act (DDTC 13–109); to lives of millions of individuals who have Veterans Affairs is reported to be unable to the Committee on Foreign Relations. served our country in times of war, peace keep up with a torrent of benefits claims, EC–2603. A communication from the Acting and national crisis; and and the backlog leaves many service mem- Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, De- Whereas, a Veterans Remembered Flag bers waiting for well over a year after first partment of State, transmitting, pursuant to would memorialize and honor past, present filing their forms, according to a report from law, a report relative to sections 36(c) and and future veterans and provide an enduring the Center for Investigative Reporting; and 36(d) of the Arms Export Control Act (DDTC symbol to support tomorrow’s veterans Whereas, according to the center’s report, 13–108); to the Committee on Foreign Rela- today; and the average wait time for veterans benefits tions. Whereas, displaying and flying a Veterans is 273 days, and that veterans filing their EC–2604. A communication from the Acting Remembered Flag would fill the need for a first claim, including those who served in Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, De- flag honoring all veterans who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan, wait nearly two partment of State, transmitting, pursuant to our nation’s armed forces; and months longer, between 316 and 327 days, and law, a report relative to sections 36(c) and Whereas, the symbolism of this unique in some major population centers wait up to 36(d) of the Arms Export Control Act (DDTC flag’s design would be all-inclusive, would twice as long—642 days in New York, 619 days 13–015); to the Committee on Foreign Rela- pay respect to all branches of the military in Los Angeles and 542 days in Chicago; and tions. and to the history of our nation and would Whereas, the ranks of veterans waiting EC–2605. A communication from the Asso- honor those who have lived, and died, serving more than a year for their benefits grew ciate General Counsel for General Law, Of- our nation; and from 11,000 in 2009 to 245,000 in December fice of the General Counsel, Department of Whereas, the design of the flag honors the 2012, an increase of more than 2,000 per cent, Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant founding of our nation through the 13 stars and the Veterans Administration is pre- to law, a report relative to a vacancy in the that emanate from the hoist of the flag and dicting that the situation will get worse, as position of Under Secretary for Intelligence lead to the large red star that represents our the number of veterans waiting on the De- and Analysis, Department of Homeland Se- nation and the five branches of our nation’s partment to process their claims is expected curity, received in the Office of the Presi- military, the Army, the Navy, the Air Force, to reach 1 million by the end of March, 2013: dent of the Senate on July 30, 2013; to the the Marines and the Coast Guard; and Now, therefore, be it

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:57 Aug 02, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A01AU6.014 S01AUPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with SENATE S6204 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE August 1, 2013 Resolved, That the Massachusetts Senate constitutional right of the people to keep 2011, Yarmuth; $9,200, 12/31/2011, Swing State hereby requests that the Federal Govern- and bear arms; to the Committee on the Ju- Victory Chicago; $30,800, 1/13/2012, Obama ment of the United States provide sufficient diciary. Victory Fund; $2,500, 3/24/2012, Yarmuth; funding and personnel to process veterans’ POM–132. A resolution adopted by the $5,0000, 6/30/2012, Elizabeth Warren for Massa- claims in a more timely manner so that the Catlin Town Board of the State of New York chusetts; $2,500, 8/28/2012, Chandler, Ben for tangible gratitude of the nation can be calling for the repeal of the New York SAFE Congress; $2,500, 9/24/2012, Kentucky Hse Dem promptly distributed to all who have earned Act of 2013; to the Committee on the Judici- Caucus; $2,500, 10/25/2012, Shelli Yoder/Con- such recognition; and be it further ary. gress. Resolved, That resolved, that a copy of POM–133. A resolution adopted by the 3. Children and Spouses: Charles Winthrop these resolutions be transmitted forthwith Northwest Municipal Conference supporting Barzun, None; Eleanor C. Barzun, None; by the Clerk of the Senate to the President immigration reform that provides a clear Jacques M. Barzun, None. of the United States, the leaders of the Con- and earned path to citizenship for undocu- 4. Parents: Roger Barzun: $700, 10/7/2011, gress of the United States and to each mented immigrants, clears immigration Obama for America; $700, 10/7/2011, Obama United States senator and representative backlogs, addresses the current labor market Victory Fund; $250, 10/29/2012, House Majority from Massachusetts. needs and improves state and local economic PAC; $338, 10/31/2012, Barack Obama For competitiveness, provides for effective em- America. Serita Winthrop: $500, 5/30/2011, Bill POM–120. A communication from citizens ployment verification, promotes immigrant Nelson for U.S. Senate; $10,000, 11/17/2011, of the State of Hawaii petitioning for integration, and enhances national security Obama Victory Fund 2012; $2,500, 11/17/2011, verification and tabulation of State applica- and safety with a sensible enforcement pol- Obama for America; $2,500, 11/17/2011, Obama tions for an Article V Convention; to the icy; to the Committee on the Judiciary. for America; $5,000, 11/17/2011, DNC Services Committee on the Judiciary. POM–134. A resolution adopted by the Ala- Corp./Democratic National Committee. POM–121. A resolution adopted by the bama Town Board of the State of New York 5. Grandparents: Deceased. Mayor and City Commission of the City of opposing the Early Voting Proposal; to the 6. Brothers and Spouses: Charles Barzun: Miami Beach, Florida urging the United Committee on Rules and Administration. $250, 3/15/2012, John Douglass for Congress; States Food and Drug Administration to re- $250, 9/9/2012, John Douglass for Congress; f peal their longstanding prohibition on men $500, 2/8/2010, Thomas Perriello for Congress; who have sex with men from donating blood; REPORTS OF COMMITTEES $500, 3/22/2010, Thomas Perriello for Congress; $250, 6/4/2010, Thomas Perriello for Congress; to the Committee on Health, Education, The following reports of committees Labor, and Pensions. $2,100, 10/12/2011, Obama for America; $2,500, POM–122. A resolution adopted by the Law- were submitted: 10/12/2011, Obama for America; $4,600, 10/12/ rence City Council of the City of Lawrence, By Mr. DURBIN, from the Committee on 2011, Obama Victory Fund 2012. Emily Little Massachusetts supporting comprehensive Appropriations, without amendment: Barzun (sister in law): None. immigration reform and urging action from S. 1429. An original bill making appropria- 7. Sisters and Spouses: Mariana Mensch the 113th Congress; to the Committee on the tions for the Department of Defense for the (sister), None; Jon Mensch (brother-in-law), Judiciary. fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for None; Lucretia Barzun Donnelly (sister), POM–123. A resolution adopted by the City other purposes (Rept. No. 113–85). None; Robert Donnelly (brother in law), Electors of Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin seek- By Mr. LEAHY, from the Committee on None. ing to reclaim democracy from the expan- the Judiciary, without amendment: sion of corporate personhood rights and the S. 933. A bill to amend title I of the Omni- * David Hale, of New Jersey, a Career Mem- corrupting influence of unregulated political bus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of ber of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of contributions and spending; to the Com- 1968 to extend the authorization of the Bul- Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Ex- mittee on the Judiciary. letproof Vest Partnership Grant Program traordinary and Plenipotentiary of the POM–124. A resolution adopted by the Leg- through fiscal year 2018. United States of America to the Republic of islature of Orange County, New York oppos- f Lebanon ing the enactment of any legislation that Nominee: David Hale. would infringe upon the right of people to EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF Post: Beirut, Lebanon. bear arms; to the Committee on the Judici- COMMITTEES The following is a list of all members of my immediate family and their spouses. I ary. The following executive reports of POM–125. A resolution adopted by the have asked each of these persons to inform Council of the City of Webster, Texas pro- nominations were submitted: me of the pertinent contributions made by tecting and defending the constitutional By Mr. MENENDEZ for the Committee on them. To the best of my knowledge, the in- right to keep and bear arms; to the Com- Foreign Relations. Steve A. Linick, of Vir- formation contained in this report is com- mittee on the Judiciary. ginia, to be Inspector General, Department plete and accurate. POM–126. A resolution adopted by the of State. Contributions, amount, date, and donee: Blount County Board of Commissioners of * Matthew Winthrop Barzun, of Kentucky, 1. Self: N/A. the State of Tennessee protecting and de- to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Pleni- 2. Spouse: N/A. fending the constitutional right to keep and potentiary of the United States of America 3. Children and Spouses: N/A. Parents: Marjorie Freeman: $25, 5/20/10, bear arms; to the Committee on the Judici- to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and RNC; $25, 2/19/12, RNC; $10, 4/12/12, RNC; $20, 8/ ary. Northern Ireland. 15/12, RNC; $20, 9/21/12, RNC; $25, 9/27/12, Rom- POM–127. A resolution adopted by the New Nominee Matthew Winthrop Barzun. ney Victory Fund. Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs Post United Kingdom. 5. Grandparents: N/A. urging the President and the Congress of the (The following is a list of all members of my immediate family and their spouses. I 6. Brothers and Spouses: John Hale: $50, 5/ United States to enact legislation regarding 20/10; Bridgewater, NJ Republican Municipal gun control; to the Committee on the Judici- have asked each of these persons to inform me of the pertinent contributions made by Committee. ary. 7. Sisters and Spouses: N/A. POM–128. A resolution adopted by the them. To the best of my knowledge, the in- formation contained in this report is com- Mayor and Council of the Borough of *Liliana Ayalde, of Maryland, a Career plete and accurate.) Edgewater, New Jersey expressing its condo- Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class Contributors, amount, date, and donee: lences and support for the victims of gun vio- of Career Minister, to be Ambassador Ex- 1. Self: $215, 2/23/2009, Democratic National lence and their families in Newtown, CT, Au- traordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Committee; $2,500, 9/12/2011, Chandler; $5,000, rora, CO, Blacksburg, VA, Oak Creek, WI, United States of America to the Federative 9/8/2011, Tim Kaine/Virginia; $35,800, 9/9/2011, Tucson, AZ, and other communities through- Republic of Brazil. out the United States; to the Committee on Obama Victory Fund; $2,500, 10/10/2011, Yar- Nominee: Liliana Ayalde the Judiciary. muth; $5,000, 12/15/2011, DWS for Congress Post: State/WHA POM–129. A resolution adopted by the City Weston FL; $9,200, 12/31/2011, Swing State (The following is a list of all members of of River Oaks, Texas supporting the Con- Victory Chicago; $30,800, 1/13/2012, Obama my immediate family and their spouses. I stitution of the United States and defending Victory Fund; $5,000, 1/30/2012, Mark Warner/ have asked each of these persons to inform the constitutional right to keep and bear Senator-Virginia; $5,000, 3/10/2012, Claire me of the pertinent contributions made by arms; to the Committee on the Judiciary. McCaskill/Senator-Missouri; $2,500, 3/24/2012, them. To the best of my knowledge, the in- POM–130. A resolution adopted by the Yarmuth; $2,500, 6/29/2012, Chandler, Ben for formation contained in this report is com- Board of Trustees of the Village of Tupper Congress; $2,500 7/26/2012, Russ Carnahan/U.S. plete and accurate.) Lake, New York opposing any legislation in- Senate; $2,500, 8/2/2012, Jon Tester/U.S. Sen- Contributions, amount, date, and donee: fringing upon the right of the people to keep ate; $100,000, 9/12/2012, Committee for Char- 1. Self: None. and bear arms; to the Committee on the Ju- lotte 2 NC; $2,500, 9/25/2012, Kentucky Hse 2. Spouse: Luis Jorge Narvaez: None. diciary. Dem Caucus; $2,500, 10/30/2012, Shelli Yoder/ 3. Children and Spouses Names: Stefanie POM–131. A resolution adopted by the Congress. Narvaez: None. Natalia Narvaez: None. Council of the City of Naples, Florida urging 2. Spouse: Brooke Browne Barzun: $35,800, 4. Parents Names: Jaime Ayalde: None. Congress and the President to protect the 9/9/2011, Obama Victory Fund; $2,500, 10/10/ Mercedes Ayalde: None.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 07:52 Aug 02, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A01AU6.025 S01AUPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with SENATE August 1, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6205 5. Grandparents Names: Fernando Ayalde: of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Ex- potentiary of the United States of America Deceased; Elvia Ayalde: Deceased; Max traordinary and Plenipotentiary of the to the Holy See. Llorente: Deceased; Mercedes Llorente: De- United States of America to the Democratic Nominee: Kenneth Francis Hackett. ceased. Republic of the Congo. Post: Ambassador to the Holy See. 6. Brothers and Spouses Names: Jaime Nominee: James Swan. (The following is a list of all members of Post: Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Ayalde: None. Julie Ayalde: None. my immediate family and their spouses. I 7. Sisters and Spouses Names: Gloria the Congo. have asked each of these persons to inform Perez-Ayalde: Deceased; Gustavo Perez: (The following is a list of all members of me of the pertinent contributions made by None. Maria Eugenia Ayalde: None. Sergio my immediate family and their spouses. I them. To the best of my knowledge, the in- Romero: None. have asked each of these persons to inform me of the pertinent contributions made by formation contained in this report is com- *Kirk W.B. Wagar, of Florida, to be Ambas- them. To the best of my knowledge, the in- plete and accurate.) sador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of formation contained in this report is com- Contributions, amount, date, and donee: the United States of America to the Republic plete and accurate.) 1. Self: $250, 8/05/12, B. Obama; $250, 10/04/12, of Singapore. Contributions, amount, date, and donee: B. Obama. Nominee: Kirk W.B. Wagar 1. Self: none. 2. Spouse: Joan: 0. Post: Singapore 2. Spouse: none. 3. Children and Spouses: Jennifer: 0; Mi- (The following is a list of all members of 3. Children and Spouses: Mitchell Henry chael: 0. my immediate family and their spouses. I Swan (Minor): none; Garner Victoria Swan 4. Parents: Francis Mitchell: 0. have asked each of these persons to inform (Minor): none. 5. Grandparents: None. me of the pertinent contributions made by 4. Parents: Harold Frank Swan—deceased; 6. Brothers and Spouses: Francis X Hack- them. To the best of my knowledge, the in- Corinne Anne Waltham—deceased. ett: 0; Joseph & Ellie Hackett: 0. formation contained in this report is com- 5. Grandparents: James Swan—deceased; plete and accurate.) Ethel Victoria Swan—deceased; Bertha 7. Sisters and Spouses: Mary & Philip Contributions, amount, date, and donee: Chamberlain—deceased; Donald Waltham— Rowlinson: 0; Kathryn Hackett: 0; Marjorie & 1. Self: $5,000, 9/30/10, Democratic Congres- deceased. David Weeks: 0. sional Campaign Cmte; $2,500, 4/29/11, Obama, 6. Brothers and Spouses: (no brother). Barack; $2,500, 4/29/11, Obama, Barack; $2,300, 7. Sisters and Spouses: Carol Anne Swan: Alexa Lange Wesner, of Texas, to be Am- 3/15/07, Obama, Barack; $2,300, 11/14/07, Wex- none; Wolf Reade (husband): none. bassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary ler, Robert; $2,300, 5/7/07, Kerry, John; $1,500, of the United States of America to the Re- 12/25/07, Loebsack, David; $1,000, 10/5/07, *John R. Phillips, of the District of Colum- public of Austria. Democratic Party of Iowa; $1,000, 2/26/08, bia, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Nominee: Alexa Lange Wesner. Plenipotentiary of the United States of Warner, Mark; $1,000, 1/15/10, Coakley, Mar- Post: U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of America to the Italian Republic, and to serve tha; $500, 4/25/08, Carson Andre; $500, 7/10/08, Austria. concurrently and without additional com- Clinton, Hillary; $400, 3/19/08, Montana Demo- (The following is a list of all members of pensation as Ambassador Extraordinary and cratic Central Cmte; $250, 11/9/11, McCaskill, my immediate family and their spouses. I Plenipotentiary of the United States of Claire; $1,000, 3/30/11, American Assn for Jus- have asked each of these persons to inform tice; $1,000, 7/31/12, American Assn for Jus- America to the Republic of San Marino. Nominee: John R. Phillips. me of the pertinent contributions made by tice; $1,000, 7/6/07, American Assn for Justice; them. To the best of my knowledge, the in- $2,500, 11/21/11, Kaine, Tim; $250, 12/7/11, Post: U.S. Ambassador to Italy. (The following is a list of all members of formation contained in this report is com- Kaine, Tim; $250, 11/9/11, Tester, Jon; $250, 11/ my immediate family and their spouses. I plete and accurate.) 30/11, Brown, Sherrod; $30,800, 4/29/11, DNC have asked each of these persons to inform Contributions, amount, date, and donee: Services Corp; 15,200, 3/31/10, DNC Services me of the pertinent contributions made by Self: $5,000, 06/27/13, Progress Texas PAC; Corp; $5,000, 10/31/09, DNC Services Corp; them. To the best of my knowledge, the in- $5,000, 05/29/13, Battleground Texas PAC; $5,000, 10/31/09, DNC Services Corp; $1,000, 7/1/ formation contained in this report is com- $1,000, 03/14/13, Udall for Colorado; $10,000, 03/ 09, DNC Services Corp; $28,500, 6/16/08, DNC plete and accurate.) 12/13, Progress Texas PAC; $10,000, 03/08/13, Services Corp. Contributions, amount, date, and donee. 2. Spouse: $2,195, 2/19/12, Obama, Barack; Progress Texas PAC; $10,000, 12/13/12, 1. Self: $2,500, Summer 2012, Friends of Joe $1,000, 10/7/12, Obama, Barack; $305, 2/19/12, Progress Texas PAC; $10,000, 11/14/12, Kennedy; $2,500, 11/02/2012, Friends of Lois Obama, Barack; $250, 3/29/12, Jacobs, Kristin; Progress Texas PAC; $2,000, 09/30/12, Carmona Capps for Congress (California); $2,500, Octo- $200, 11/2/11, Obama, Barack; $1,000, 6/8/11, for Arizona; $1,000, 09/30/12, Martin Heinrich ber 2012, Chris Murphy (Connecticut); $2,500, Obama, Barack; $290, 9/19/12, Obama, Barack; for Senate; $2,500, 08/21/12, McCaskill for Mis- October 2012, Richard Carmona (Arizona); $500, 6/17/09, Gibson, Shirley; $500, 8/20/08, souri; $2,500, 05/15/12, Elizabeth for MA; $2,500, $2,500, October 2012, Shelley Berkley (Ne- Obama, Barack; $250, 9/30/09, Meek, Kendrick; 05/15/12, Elizabeth for MA; $30,800, 02/29/12, vada); $2,500, October 2012, Tammy Baldwin $250, 3/31/07, Obama, Barack. DNC Services Corp; $2,000, 01/09/12, Al (Wisconson); $2,500, October 2012, Joe Don- Franken for Senate; $1,012, 12/30/11, Dem *Terence Patrick McCulley, of Wash- nelly (Indiana); $2,500, October 2012, Jon Party of Virginia; $1,012, 12/27/11, Dem Party ington, a Career Member of the Senior For- Tester (Wyoming); $2,500, October 2012, Claire of Colorado; $552, 12/27/11, Dem Party of Ne- eign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to McCaskill (Missouri); $2,500, September 2012, vada; $1,012, 12/27/11, Dem Party of North be Ambassador Extraordinary and Pleni- Elizabeth for Mass; $2,500, 8/21/2012, Act Blue; Carolina; $552, 12/27/11, Dem Party of Wis- potentiary of the United States of America $2,500, 8/19/2012, Berman for Congress; $2,500, consin; $276, 12/27/11, N.H. Dem. State Cmte.; to the Republic of Cote d’Ivoire. 4/02/2012, Friends of Joe Kennedy; $2,500, 3/28/ $1,564, 12/27/11, Dem. Exec Cmte of Fld.; Nominee: Terence Patrick McCulley. 2012, Elizabeth for Mass; $30,800, 3/27/2012, $1,472, 12/27/11, Dem Party of Ohio; $1,196, 12/ Post: Republic of Coˆ te d’Ivoire. Obama Victory Fund; $2,500, 3/06/2012, Kaine 27/11, Dem Party of Pennsylvania; $276, 12/27/ (The following is a list of all members of for Virginia; $9,200, 12/14/2011, Swing State 11, MI Dem. State Central Cmte; $2,500, 09/23/ my immediate family and their spouses. I Victory Fund; $2,500, Fall 2011, Berman for 11, Kaine for Virginia; $2,500, 06/28/11, Kaine have asked each of these persons to inform Congress; $35,800, 5/18/2011, Obama Victory for Virginia; $2,500, 05/03/11, Klobuchar, Amy; me of the pertinent contributions made by Fund; $2,500, 4/26/2011, Kaine for Virginia; $2,500, 04/04/11, Obama, Barack; $2,500, 04/04/11, them. To the best of my knowledge, the in- $35,800, 4/7/2011, Obama Victory Fund; $16,000, Obama, Barack; $400, 04/04/11, DNC Services formation contained in this report is com- 12/22/2010, DNC; $2,500, Summer 2012, Friends Corp; $2,500, 04/04/11, Gillibrand, Kirsten; plete and accurate.) of Joe Kennedy; $2,600, May 2013, Markey for $2,500, 03/30/11, Cantwell, Maria; $2,500, 03/25/ Contributions, amount, date, and donee: Senate. 11, McCaskill, Claire; $2,400, 01/17/11, Friends 1. Self: none. S. Spouse: Linda D. Douglass: 0. of Sherrod Brown; $30,400, 01/07/11, DNC Serv- 2. Spouse: none. 3. Children and Spouses: Katherine D. Byrd ices Corp; $500, 07/08/10, Bennet for Colorado; 3. Children and Spouses: Sean Patrick (daughter): Keith Byrd (son-in-law); 0. $2,400, 05/27/10, Friends of Mark Warner; McCulley: none; Liam Tyler McCulley: none. 4. Parents: Hilda M. Phillips—deceased; $2,400, 05/27/10, Friends of Mark Warner; $500, 4. Parents: William M. McCulley—de- William E. Phillips—deceased. 05/06/10, Mark Critz for Congress; $30,400, 03/ ceased; Doris J. McCulley: none. 5. Grandparents: Lucy Colussi—deceased; 5. Grandparents: Roy Millage—deceased; 24/10, DNC Services Corp; $2,400, 03/24/10, Angelo Filippi—deceased. ¥ Grace Millage Smith—deceased; Jesse 6. Brother: Ernest A. Phillips: Denise Phil- Robin Carnahan for Senate; $ 2,400, 03/10/10, McCulley—deceased; Elzie McCully—de- lips (sister-in-law): 0. Friends of Chris Dodd; $1,400, 03/02/10, Chet ceased. 7. Brother: William Phillips: telephone re- Edwards for Congress; $1,500, 01/21/10, Travis 6. Brothers and Spouses: Larry A. sponse indicated contributions to several Cnty Dem Party; $¥2,400, 01/20/10, Jack McCulley, none; Karen McCulley (sister-in- people but he has no records available to McDonald for Congress; $¥2,400, 01/20/10, law), none; Stephen W. McCulley, none; him. He has not responded further to my Jack McDonald for Congress; $1,000, 01/15/10, Christine McCulley (sister-in-law), none. written request. Martha Coakley for Senate; $1,000, 11/17/09, 7. Sisters and Spouses: none. 8. Sisters and Spouses: none. Rob Miller for Congress; $9,100, 09/30/09, DCCC; $1,000, 08/03/09, Annie’s List; $2,500, 07/ *James C. Swan, of California, a Career * Kenneth Francis Hackett, of Maryland, to 30/09, Moving Wilco Forward; $5,000, 06/30/09, Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class be Ambassador Extraordinary and Pleni- Annie’s List; $2,400, 06/30/09, Robin Carnahan

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A bill to prohibit employers from Friends of Chris Dodd; $2,400, 03/30/09, Friends tion that they be confirmed.) compelling or coercing any person to author- ize access to a protected computer, and for of Chris Dodd; $2,400, 02/26/09, Friends of f Harry Reid; $2,400, 02/26/09, Friends of Harry other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Reid. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND Education, Labor, and Pensions. Spouse: Blaine Fleming Wesner: $2,773, 11/ JOINT RESOLUTIONS By Mr. GRASSLEY (for himself and 07/12, National Venture Cap. Assn.; $578, 10/26/ Mr. FRANKEN): 12, Democratic Party of Virginia; $771, 10/20/ The following bills and joint resolu- S. 1427. A bill to amend title 11 of the 12, Dem Party of Wisconsin; $964, 10/20/12, tions were introduced, read the first United States Code to clarify the rule allow- Dem Executive Cmte of Fld.; $449, 10/20/12, and second times by unanimous con- ing discharge as a nonpriority claim of gov- Democratic Party of CO; $642, 10/20/12, Demo- sent, and referred as indicated: ernmental claims arising from the disposi- tion of farm assets under chapter 12 bank- cratic Party of Iowa; $642, 10/20/12, Demo- By Mrs. HAGAN (for herself and Mr. cratic Party of Nevada; $449, 10/20/12, Demo- ruptcies; to the Committee on Finance. HATCH): By Mr. BENNET (for himself and Mr. cratic Party of North; $1,542, 10/20/12, Demo- S. 1417. A bill to amend the Public Health cratic Party of Ohio; $2,300, 07/25/12, Clinton, CRAPO): Service Act to reauthorize programs under S. 1428. A bill to amend the Robert T. Staf- Hillary; $30,800, 02/29/12, DNC Services Corp; part A of title XI of such Act; to the Com- ford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assist- $2,773, 12/21/11, National Venture Cap. Assn; mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and ance Act to provide for wildfire mitigation $2,500, 09/23/11, Kaine, Tim; $2,500, 09/23/11, Pensions. grants, and for other purposes; to the Com- Kaine, Tim; $30,800, 05/02/11, DNC Services By Mr. CARDIN: mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- Corp; $2,500, 05/02/11, Obama, Barack; $2,500, S. 1418. A bill to require the Attorney Gen- mental Affairs. 05/02/11, Obama, Barack; $2,773, 11/16/10, Na- eral to make competitive grants to State, By Mr. DURBIN: tional Venture Cap. Assn; $2,400, 05/27/10, tribal, and local governments to establish S. 1429. An original bill making appropria- Warner, Mark; $2,400, 05/27/10, Warner, Mark; and maintain witness protection and assist- tions for the Department of Defense for the ¥ $2,400, 03/02/10, Edwards, Chet; $ 2,400, 01/20/ ance programs; to the Committee on the Ju- fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for ¥ 10, McDonald, Jack; $ 2,400, 01/20/10, McDon- diciary. other purposes; from the Committee on Ap- ald, Jack; $5,000, 01/14/10, Forward Together By Mr. WYDEN (for himself and Ms. propriations; placed on the calendar. PAC; $2,773, 12/22/09, National Venture Cap. MURKOWSKI): By Mr. RISCH (for himself and Mr. Assn; $2,400, 03/31/09, McDonald, Jack; $2,400, S. 1419. A bill to promote research, devel- CRAPO): 03/31/09, McDonald, Jack. opment, and demonstration of marine and S. 1430. A bill to authorize the continued Children and Spouses: Natalie Keep hydrokinetic renewable energy technologies, use of certain water diversions located on Wesner: None; Tennyson Lange Wesner: and for other purposes; to the Committee on National Forest System land in the Frank None; Livia Hawk Wesner: None. Energy and Natural Resources. Church-River of No Return Wilderness and Parents: Per Lange: $1,000, 10/28/12, Obama, By Mrs. FISCHER (for herself, Mr. the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness in the Barack; $250, 02/02/12, DNC Services Corp; GRASSLEY, Mr. CRAPO, and Mr. State of Idaho, and for other purposes; to the $2,500, 12/31/11, Obama, Barack; $250, 04/15/11, RISCH): Committee on Energy and Natural Re- DNC Services Corp; $250, 02/22/11, DNC Serv- S. 1420. A bill to amend title 31, United sources. ices Corp; Brigitte Lange: None. States Code, to provide for transparency of By Mr. WYDEN (for himself, Mr. Grandparents: Gertrude Bruecher-Herpel, payments made from the Judgment Fund; to THUNE, Mrs. SHAHEEN, Ms. AYOTTE, Herald Bruecher-Herpel—Deceased. Mr. BEGICH, Mr. BLUNT, Mrs. HAGAN, Brothers and Spouses: (I have no brothers), the Committee on the Judiciary. Mr. HELLER, Mr. UDALL of New Mex- NA. By Mr. LEAHY: ico, Mr. UDALL of Colorado, Mr. DON- Sisters and Spouses: (I have no sisters), S. 1421. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- NELLY, Mr. PRYOR, Mr. BARRASSO, NA. enue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable tax credit for the installation of sprinklers and Mr. CHAMBLISS, Mr. JOHNSON of Wis- * Daniel A. Sepulveda, of Florida, for the elevators in historic structures; to the Com- consin, Mr. SCOTT, and Mr. COCHRAN): S. 1431. A bill to permanently extend the rank of Ambassador during his tenure of mittee on Finance. Internet Tax Freedom Act; to the Committee service as Deputy Assistant Secretary of By Mr. CARDIN (for himself, Mr. on Finance. State for International Communications and CRAPO, Mr. KING, Mr. UDALL of New By Ms. HIRONO: Information Policy in the Bureau of Eco- Mexico, and Mrs. SHAHEEN): S. 1422. A bill to amend the Congressional S. 1432. A bill to direct the Secretary of the nomic, Energy, and Business Affairs and U.S. Interior to study the suitability and feasi- Budget Act of 1974 respecting the scoring of Coordinator for International Communica- bility of designating portions of the Ka’u preventive health savings; to the Committee tions and Information Policy. Coast in the State of Hawaii as a unit of the on the Budget. * Ryan Clark Crocker, of Washington, to be National Park System; to the Committee on By Mr. UDALL of Colorado (for him- a Member of the Broadcasting Board of Gov- Energy and Natural Resources. self, Mr. ALEXANDER, Ms. MURKOWSKI, ernors for a term expiring August 13, 2013. By Mr. BOOZMAN (for himself and Mr. * Ryan Clark Crocker, of Washington, to be Mr. UDALL of New Mexico, and Mr. PRYOR): a Member of the Broadcasting Board of Gov- HEINRICH): S. 1433. A bill to require that members of ernors for a term expiring August 13, 2016. S. 1423. A bill to amend the Energy Em- the Armed Forces who were killed or wound- * Matthew C. Armstrong, of Illinois, to be a ployees Occupational Illness Compensation ed in the attack that occurred at a recruit- Member of the Broadcasting Board of Gov- Program Act of 2000 to strengthen the qual- ing station in Little Rock, Arkansas, on ernors for a term expiring August 13, 2015. ity control measures in place for part B lung June 1, 2009, are treated in the same manner * Jeffrey Shell, of California, to be Chair- disease claims and to establish the Advisory as members who are killed or wounded in a man of the Broadcasting Board of Governors. Board on Toxic Substances and Worker combat zone; to the Committee on Armed * Jeffrey Shell, of California, to be a Mem- Health for the contractor employee com- Services. ber of the Broadcasting Board of Governors pensation program under subtitle E of such By Mr. MORAN (for himself and Mr. for a term expiring August 13, 2015. Act; to the Committee on Health, Education, ROBERTS): By Mr. LEAHY for the Committee on the Labor, and Pensions. S. 1434. A bill to designate the Junction Judiciary. By Mr. MURPHY (for himself, Mr. City Community-Based Outpatient Clinic lo- Patricia Ann Millett, of Virginia, to be BLUMENTHAL, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. HAR- cated at 715 Southwind Drive, Junction City, United States Circuit Judge for the District KIN, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, and Mr. COONS): Kansas, as the Lieutenant General Richard of Columbia Circuit. S. 1424. A bill to require the Supreme Court J. Seitz Community-Based Outpatient Clin- Gregory Howard Woods, of New York, to be of the United States to promulgate a code of ic; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. United States District Judge for the South- ethics; to the Committee on the Judiciary. By Mrs. GILLIBRAND (for herself and ern District of New York. By Mr. DURBIN (for himself and Mr. Mr. MENENDEZ): Debra M. Brown, of Mississippi, to be BLUMENTHAL): S. 1435. A bill to amend title 49, United United States District Judge for the North- S. 1425. A bill to improve the safety of die- States Code, to provide certain port authori- ern District of Mississippi. tary supplements by amending the Federal ties, and for other purposes; to the Com- Elizabeth A. Wolford, of New York, to be Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- United States District Judge for the Western manufacturers of dietary supplements to tation. District of New York. register dietary supplements with the Food By Mr. ENZI (for himself, Mr. PAUL, * Nomination was reported with rec- and Drug Administration and to amend la- Mr. VITTER, Mr. BARRASSO, Mr. ommendation that it be confirmed sub- beling requirements with respect to dietary RISCH, Mr. ISAKSON, and Mr. RUBIO):

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S. 1436. A bill to prevent a fiscal crisis by By Mr. ROCKEFELLER (for himself, By Mr. MCCONNELL (for himself and enacting legislation to balance the Federal Mr. BROWN, Ms. STABENOW, and Ms. Mr. PAUL): budget through reductions of discretionary HIRONO): S. 1457. A bill to exempt the aging process and mandatory spending; to the Committee S. 1446. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- of distilled spirits from the production pe- on the Budget. enue Code of 1986 to improve the afford- riod for purposes of capitalization of interest By Mr. WYDEN (for himself and Mr. ability of the health care tax credit, and for costs; to the Committee on Finance. MERKLEY): other purposes; to the Committee on Fi- By Mr. HOEVEN (for himself and Mr. S. 1437. A bill to provide for the release of nance. LEAHY): the reversionary interest held by the United By Mr. UDALL of New Mexico (for S. 1458. A bill to establish the Daniel Web- States in certain land conveyed in 1954 by himself and Mr. HEINRICH): ster Congressional Clerkship Program; to the the United States, acting through the Direc- S. 1447. A bill to make technical correc- Committee on Rules and Administration. tor of the Bureau of Land Management, to tions to certain Native American water By Mr. KIRK (for himself and Mr. the State of Oregon for the establishment of rights settlements in the State of New Mex- MENENDEZ): the Hermiston Agricultural Research and ico, and for other purposes; to the Com- S. 1459. A bill to amend title 49, United Extension Center of Oregon State University mittee on Indian Affairs. States Code, to prohibit the transportation in Hermiston, Oregon; to the Committee on By Ms. CANTWELL (for herself and of horses in interstate transportation in a Energy and Natural Resources. Mrs. MURRAY): motor vehicle containing 2 or more levels By Mr. PRYOR (for himself, Ms. COL- S. 1448. A bill to provide for equitable com- stacked on top of one another; to the Com- LINS, and Mr. BOOZMAN): pensation to the Spokane Tribe of Indians of mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- S. 1438. A bill to amend the Balanced Budg- the Spokane Reservation for the use of tribal tation. et and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 land for the production of hydropower by the By Mr. BLUMENTHAL (for himself, to provide that military technicians (dual Grand Coulee Dam, and for other purposes; Mr. WYDEN, Mr. UDALL of New Mex- status) shall be included in military per- to the Committee on Indian Affairs. ico, Mr. TESTER, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. sonnel accounts for purposes of any order By Mr. ROCKEFELLER: HEINRICH, Mr. SCHATZ, Mr. DURBIN, issued under that Act; to the Committee on S. 1449. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- and Mr. MERKLEY): the Budget. enue Code of 1986 to provide that income at- S. 1460. A bill to create two additional By Mr. WARNER (for himself and Mr. tributable to certain passenger cruise voy- judge positions on the court established by ISAKSON): ages beginning or ending in the United the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of S. 1439. A bill to amend title XVIII of the States shall be treated as effectively con- 1978 and modify the procedures for the ap- Social Security Act to provide for advanced nected with the conduct of a trade or busi- pointment of judges to that court, and for illness care coordination services for Medi- ness within the United States; to the Com- other purposes; to the Committee on the Ju- care beneficiaries, and for other purposes; to mittee on Finance. diciary. the Committee on Finance. By Mr. ROCKEFELLER: By Mr. NELSON: By Mr. REID (for Ms. LANDRIEU): S. 1450. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- S. 1461. A bill to establish a National Ca- S. 1440. A bill to amend the Small Business enue Code of 1986 to impose an ad valorem tastrophe Risks Consortium and a National Act to allow the use of physical damage dis- excise tax on certain passenger cruise voy- Homeowners’ Insurance Stabilization Pro- aster loans for the construction of safe ages, and for other purposes; to the Com- gram, and for other purposes; to the Com- rooms; to the Committee on Small Business mittee on Finance. mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- and Entrepreneurship. By Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself, Mr. fairs. By Mr. BENNET (for himself and Mr. REID, Mr. HELLER, and Mrs. BOXER): By Mr. THUNE (for himself, Mr. CRAPO): S. 1451. A bill to provide for environmental BLUNT, Mrs. MCCASKILL, and Mr. S. 1441. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- restoration activities and forest manage- PRYOR): enue Code of 1986 to facilitate water leasing ment activities in the Lake Tahoe Basin, to S. 1462. A bill to extend the positive train and water transfers to promote conservation amend title 18, United States Code, to pro- control system implementation deadline, and efficiency; to the Committee on Finance. hibit the importation or shipment of quagga and for other purposes; to the Committee on By Ms. CANTWELL (for herself, Mr. mussels, and for other purposes; to the Com- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. ROBERTS, Ms. COLLINS, Mr. KING, Mr. mittee on Environment and Public Works. By Mrs. BOXER (for herself and Mr. CARDIN, Mr. BROWN, Mr. MENENDEZ, By Mr. FRANKEN (for himself, Mr. VITTER): Mr. SCHUMER, Mrs. BOXER, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. UDALL of New Mexico, S. 1463. A bill to amend the Lacey Act FRANKEN, Mrs. GILLIBRAND, Mr. HAR- Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Mr. MERKLEY, Mr. Amendments of 1981 to prohibit importation, KIN, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Mr. WHITE- UDALL of Colorado, Mr. WYDEN, Mr. exportation, transportation, sale, receipt, ac- HOUSE, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Ms. HIRONO, TESTER, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. DURBIN, quisition, and purchase in interstate or for- Mr. SCHATZ, Ms. WARREN, Mr. and Ms. WARREN): eign commerce, or in a manner substantially BLUMENTHAL, Mr. MARKEY, and Mr. S. 1452. A bill to enhance transparency for affecting interstate or foreign commerce, of SANDERS): certain surveillance programs authorized by any live animal of any prohibited wildlife S. 1442. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of species; to the Committee on Environment enue Code of 1986 to make permanent the 1978 and for other purposes; to the Com- and Public Works. minimum low-income housing tax credit mittee on the Judiciary. By Mrs. SHAHEEN (for herself and Mr. rate for unsubsidized buildings and to pro- By Mr. CASEY: RISCH): vide a minimum 4 percent credit rate for ex- S. 1453. A bill to direct the Secretary of S. 1464. A bill to facilitate and enhance the isting buildings; to the Committee on Fi- Health and Human Services to establish an declassification of information that merits nance. interagency coordinating committee on pul- declassification, and for other purposes; to By Mr. UDALL of Colorado (for himself monary hypertension to develop rec- the Committee on Homeland Security and and Mr. BENNET): ommendations to advance research, increase Governmental Affairs. S. 1443. A bill to facilitate the remediation awareness and education, and improve By Mr. LEVIN (for himself, Mr. GRASS- of abandoned hardrock mines, and for other health and health care, and for other pur- LEY, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, and Mr. HAR- purposes; to the Committee on Environment poses; to the Committee on Health, Edu- KIN): and Public Works. cation, Labor, and Pensions. S. 1465. A bill to ensure that persons who By Mr. WYDEN (for himself and Mr. By Mr. REID (for Ms. LANDRIEU): form corporations in the United States dis- ISAKSON): S. 1454. A bill to authorize the Small Busi- close the beneficial owners of those corpora- S. 1444. A bill to amend title XVIII of the ness Administrator to establish a grant pro- tions, in order to prevent the formation of Social Security Act to provide payment gram to empower encore entrepreneurs; to corporations with hidden owners, stop the under part A of the Medicare Program on a the Committee on Small Business and Entre- misuse of United States corporations by reasonable cost basis for anesthesia services preneurship. wrongdoers, and assist law enforcement in furnished by an anesthesiologist in certain By Mr. COBURN (for himself, Mr. BAR- detecting, preventing, and punishing ter- rural hospitals in the same manner as pay- RASSO, and Mr. BOOZMAN): rorism, money laundering, tax evasion, and ments are provided for anesthesia services S. 1455. A bill to condition the provision of other criminal and civil misconduct involv- furnished by anesthesiologist assistants and premium and cost-sharing subsidies under ing United States corporations, and for other certified anesthetists in such hospitals; to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care purposes; to the Committee on the Judici- the Committee on Finance. Act upon a certification that a program to ary. By Mr. PRYOR: verify household income is operational; to By Mr. KIRK (for himself and Mr. S. 1445. A bill to amend the Public Health the Committee on Finance. MANCHIN): Service Act to provide for the participation By Ms. AYOTTE (for herself and Mr. S. 1466. A bill to establish a regulatory re- of optometrists in the National Health Serv- BENNET): view process for rules that the Adminis- ice Corps scholarship and loan repayment S. 1456. A bill to award the Congressional trator of the Environmental Protection programs, and for other purposes; to the Gold Medal to Shimon Peres; to the Com- Agency plans to propose, and for other pur- Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- poses; to the Committee on Environment and Pensions. fairs. Public Works.

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By Mr. BLUMENTHAL (for himself, facture for the United States; to the Com- BURR, Ms. CANTWELL, Mr. CARDIN, Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. WYDEN, Mr. UDALL mittee on the Judiciary. Mr. CARPER, Mr. CASEY, Mr. CHAM- of Colorado, Mr. MERKLEY, Mr. UDALL By Mr. LEE (for himself, Mr. BAR- BLISS, Mr. CHIESA, Mr. COATS, Mr. of New Mexico, Mrs. GILLIBRAND, Mr. RASSO, and Mr. FLAKE): COBURN, Mr. COCHRAN, Ms. COLLINS, COONS, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, Mr. TESTER, S. 1479. A bill to address the forest health, Mr. COONS, Mr. CORKER, Mr. CORNYN, Mr. FRANKEN, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. public safety, and wildlife habitat threat pre- Mr. CRAPO, Mr. CRUZ, Mr. DONNELLY, HEINRICH, Mr. MARKEY, Ms. HIRONO, sented by the risk of wildfire, including cata- Mr. DURBIN, Mr. ENZI, Mrs. FEIN- and Mr. SCHATZ): strophic wildfire, on National Forest System STEIN, Mrs. FISCHER, Mr. FLAKE, Mr. S. 1467. A bill to establish the Office of the land and public land managed by the Bureau FRANKEN, Mrs. GILLIBRAND, Mr. GRA- Special Advocate to provide advocacy in of Land Management by requiring the Sec- HAM, Mr. GRASSLEY, Mrs. HAGAN, Mr. cases before courts established by the For- retary of Agriculture and the Secretary of HARKIN, Mr. HATCH, Mr. HEINRICH, eign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 the Interior to expedite forest management Ms. HEITKAMP, Mr. HELLER, Ms. and for other purposes; to the Committee on projects relating to hazardous fuels reduc- HIRONO, Mr. HOEVEN, Mr. INHOFE, Mr. the Judiciary. tion, forest health, and economic develop- ISAKSON, Mr. JOHANNS, Mr. JOHNSON By Mr. BROWN (for himself and Mr. ment, and for other purposes; to the Com- of Wisconsin, Mr. JOHNSON of South BLUNT): mittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Dakota, Mr. KAINE, Mr. KING, Mr. S. 1468. A bill to require the Secretary of By Mr. SCHUMER (for himself and KIRK, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Ms. LANDRIEU, Commerce to establish the Network for Man- Mrs. GILLIBRAND): Mr. LEAHY, Mr. LEE, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. ufacturing Innovation and for other pur- S. 1480. A bill to amend the Robert T. Staf- MANCHIN, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. MCCAIN, poses; to the Committee on Commerce, ford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assist- Mrs. MCCASKILL, Mr. MENENDEZ, Mr. Science, and Transportation. ance Act to provide assistance for condomin- MERKLEY, Ms. MIKULSKI, Mr. MORAN, By Mr. PAUL: iums and housing cooperatives damaged by a Ms. MURKOWSKI, Mr. MURPHY, Mrs. S. 1469. A bill to provide higher-quality, major disaster, and for other purposes; to the MURRAY, Mr. NELSON, Mr. PAUL, Mr. lower-cost health care to seniors; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- PORTMAN, Mr. PRYOR, Mr. REED, Mr. Committee on Finance. ernmental Affairs. RISCH, Mr. ROBERTS, Mr. ROCKE- By Mr. KAINE (for himself and Mr. By Ms. KLOBUCHAR: FELLER, Mr. RUBIO, Mr. SANDERS, Mr. WARNER): S. 1481. A bill to require issuers of long SCHATZ, Mr. SCHUMER, Mr. SCOTT, Mr. S. 1470. A bill to amend the Federal Water term care insurance to establish third-party SESSIONS, Mrs. SHAHEEN, Mr. SHELBY, Pollution Control Act with respect to the review processes for disputed claims; to the Ms. STABENOW, Mr. TESTER, Mr. guidelines for specification of certain dis- Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and THUNE, Mr. TOOMEY, Mr. UDALL of posal sites for dredged or fill material; to the Pensions. Colorado, Mr. UDALL of New Mexico, Committee on Environment and Public By Mr. HOEVEN (for himself, Ms. LAN- Mr. VITTER, Mr. WARNER, Ms. WAR- Works. DRIEU, Mr. PORTMAN, Ms. HEITKAMP, REN, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, Mr. WICKER, By Mr. COATS (for himself, Mr. DON- and Mr. VITTER): and Mr. WYDEN): NELLY, and Mr. BURR): S. 1482. A bill to recognize the primacy of S. Res. 212. A resolution commending S. 1471. A bill to authorize the Secretary of States, provide for the consideration of the David J. Schiappa; considered and agreed to. Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of the economic impact of additional regulations, By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. Army to reconsider decisions to inter or and provide for standards and requirements RUBIO, Mr. NELSON, Mr. KAINE, Mr. honor the memory of a person in a national relating to certain guidelines and regula- UDALL of New Mexico, Mr. MCCAIN, cemetery, and for other purposes; to the tions relating to health and the environ- and Mr. KIRK): Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. ment; to the Committee on Energy and Nat- S. Res. 213. A resolution expressing support By Ms. KLOBUCHAR (for herself and ural Resources. for the free and peaceful exercise of rep- Ms. COLLINS): By Ms. CANTWELL: resentative democracy in Venezuela and con- S. 1472. A bill to create a division within S. 1483. A bill to amend the Oil Pollution demning violence and intimidation against the Congressional Budget Office that would Act of 1990 to establish the Federal Oil Spill the country’s political opposition; to the perform regulatory analysis; to the Com- Research Committee, and to amend the Fed- Committee on Foreign Relations. mittee on the Budget. eral Water Pollution Control Act to include By Mr. PRYOR (for himself and Mr. By Ms. KLOBUCHAR: in a response plan certain planned and dem- BOOZMAN): S. 1473. A bill to develop a model disclosure onstrated investments in research relating S. Res. 214. A resolution designating the form to assist consumers in purchasing long- to discharges of oil and to modify the dates week of October 13, 2013, through October 19, term care insurance; to the Committee on by which a response plan must be updated; to 2013, as ‘‘National Case Management Week’’ Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. the Committee on Commerce, Science, and to recognize the value of case management By Mr. BEGICH (for himself and Ms. Transportation. in improving healthcare outcomes for pa- MURKOWSKI): By Mr. REID (for Ms. LANDRIEU (for tients; to the Committee on the Judiciary. S. 1474. A bill to encourage the State of herself, Mr. VITTER, and Mr. COR- By Mr. KIRK (for himself, Ms. AYOTTE, Alaska to enter into intergovernmental NYN)): Mr. BARRASSO, Mr. COATS, Mr. CRAPO, agreements with Indian tribes in the State S. 1484. A bill to provide for an exchange of Mr. JOHNSON of Wisconsin, Mr. RUBIO, relating to the enforcement of certain State land between the Secretary of Agriculture and Mr. SHELBY): laws by Indian tribes, to improve the quality and the Sabine River Authority of Texas; to S. Res. 215. A resolution expressing the of life in rural Alaska, to reduce alcohol and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, sense of the Senate that the Federal Govern- drug abuse, and for other purposes; to the and Forestry. ment should not bail out any State; to the Committee on Indian Affairs. By Ms. KLOBUCHAR (for herself and Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban By Mr. MERKLEY: Affairs. Ms. MIKULSKI): S. 1475. A bill to establish the position of S. 1485. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- By Mr. MCCONNELL: National Nurse for Public Health, to be filled S. Res. 216. A resolution electing Laura C. enue Code of 1986 to provide an income tax by the same individual serving as the Chief Dove, of Virginia, as Secretary for the Mi- credit for eldercare expenses; to the Com- Nurse Officer of the Public Health Service; nority of the Senate; considered and agreed mittee on Finance. to the Committee on Health, Education, to. By Mr. CARPER (for himself and Mr. Labor, and Pensions. By Mr. KIRK (for himself, Mr. BROWN, COBURN): By Mr. REED (for himself and Mr. and Mr. DURBIN): S. 1486. A bill to improve, sustain, and BLUMENTHAL): S. Res. 217. A resolution expressing support S. 1476. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- transform the United States Postal Service; for designation of October 6, 2013, through enue Code of 1986 to expand the denial of de- to the Committee on Homeland Security and October 10, 2013, as ‘‘American College of duction for certain excessive employee remu- Governmental Affairs. Surgeons Days’’ and recognizing the 100th neration, and for other purposes; to the Com- f anniversary of the founding of the organiza- mittee on Finance. tion; considered and agreed to. By Mr. MORAN (for himself and Mr. SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND By Mr. REID: THUNE): SENATE RESOLUTIONS S. Con. Res. 22. A concurrent resolution S. 1477. A bill to clarify the rights of Indi- The following concurrent resolutions providing for a conditional adjournment or ans and Indian tribes on Indian lands the Na- and Senate resolutions were read, and recess of the Senate and an adjournment of tional Labor Relations Act; to the Com- the House of Representatives; considered and mittee on Indian Affairs. referred (or acted upon), as indicated: agreed to. By Mr. CARDIN: By Mr. MCCONNELL (for himself, Mr. By Mr. CASEY: S. 1478. A bill to provide that certain uses REID, Mr. ALEXANDER, Ms. AYOTTE, S. Con. Res. 23. A concurrent resolution ex- of a patent or copyright in compliance with Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. BARRASSO, Mr. pressing the sense of Congress that the an order of the Federal Communications BAUCUS, Mr. BEGICH, Mr. BENNET, Mr. United States Postal Service should issue a Commission for emergency communications BLUMENTHAL, Mr. BLUNT, Mr. BOOZ- commemorative postage stamp honoring the services shall be construed as use or manu- MAN, Mrs. BOXER, Mr. BROWN, Mr. Reverend Doctor Leon Sullivan and that the

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(Mrs. SHAHEEN) was added as a cospon- major rules of the executive branch S. 424 sor of S. 642, a bill to amend the Public shall have no force or effect unless a At the request of Mr. BROWN, the Health Service Act and title XVIII of joint resolution of approval is enacted name of the Senator from Pennsyl- the Social Security Act to make the into law. vania (Mr. CASEY) was added as a co- provision of technical services for med- S. 132 sponsor of S. 424, a bill to amend title ical imaging examinations and radi- At the request of Mr. CARPER, the IV of the Public Health Service Act to ation therapy treatments safer, more name of the Senator from Delaware provide for a National Pediatric Re- accurate, and less costly. (Mr. COONS) was added as a cosponsor search Network, including with respect S. 653 of S. 132, a bill to provide for the ad- to pediatric rare diseases or conditions. At the request of Mr. BLUNT, the mission of the State of New Columbia S. 462 name of the Senator from Maine (Ms. into the Union. COLLINS) was added as a cosponsor of S. At the request of Mr. GRASSLEY, his S. 183 name was added as a cosponsor of S. 653, a bill to provide for the establish- At the request of Mrs. MCCASKILL, 462, a bill to enhance the strategic ment of the Special Envoy to Promote the name of the Senator from Wyoming partnership between the United States Religious Freedom of Religious Minori- (Mr. BARRASSO) was added as a cospon- and Israel. ties in the Near East and South Cen- sor of S. 183, a bill to amend title XVIII tral Asia. S. 489 of the Social Security Act to provide S. 654 At the request of Mr. THUNE, the for fairness in hospital payments under At the request of Mr. MORAN, his names of the Senator from Arkansas the Medicare program. name was added as a cosponsor of S. (Mr. BOOZMAN) and the Senator from S. 203 654, a bill to amend the Internal Rev- Wyoming (Mr. BARRASSO) were added At the request of Mr. KAINE, his enue Code of 1986 to provide for colle- as cosponsors of S. 489, a bill to amend name was added as a cosponsor of S. giate housing and infrastructure the Tariff Act of 1930 to increase and 203, a bill to require the Secretary of grants. the Treasury to mint coins in recogni- adjust for inflation the maximum S. 686 tion and celebration of the Pro Foot- value of articles that may be imported At the request of Mr. PRYOR, the ball Hall of Fame. duty-free by one person on one day, name of the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. S. 316 and for other purposes. SCHATZ) was added as a cosponsor of S. At the request of Mr. SANDERS, the S. 501 686, a bill to extend the right of appeal name of the Senator from Rhode Island At the request of Mr. SCHUMER, the to the Merit Systems Protection Board (Mr. REED) was added as a cosponsor of name of the Senator from Pennsyl- to certain employees of the United S. 316, a bill to recalculate and restore vania (Mr. CASEY) was added as a co- States Postal Service. retirement annuity obligations of the sponsor of S. 501, a bill to amend the S. 689 United States Postal Service, to elimi- Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend nate the requirement that the United At the request of Mr. HARKIN, the and increase the exclusion for benefits name of the Senator from New York States Postal Service prefund the Post- provided to volunteer firefighters and al Service Retiree Health Benefits (Mr. SCHUMER) was added as a cospon- emergency medical responders. sor of S. 689, a bill to reauthorize and Fund, to place restrictions on the clo- S. 557 sure of postal facilities, to create in- improve programs related to mental At the request of Mrs. HAGAN, the centives for innovation for the United health and substance use disorders. name of the Senator from New Hamp- States Postal Service, to maintain lev- S. 695 shire (Ms. AYOTTE) was added as a co- els of postal service, and for other pur- At the request of Mr. BOOZMAN, the sponsor of S. 557, a bill to amend title poses. name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. XVIII of the Social Security Act to im- KIRK) was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 323 prove access to medication therapy At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the 695, a bill to amend title 38, United management under part D of the Medi- names of the Senator from New Hamp- States Code, to extend the authoriza- care program. shire (Mrs. SHAHEEN) and the Senator tion of appropriations for the Sec- S. 623 from New York (Mr. SCHUMER) were retary of Veterans Affairs to pay a added as cosponsors of S. 323, a bill to At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the monthly assistance allowance to dis- amend title XVIII of the Social Secu- name of the Senator from Connecticut abled veterans training or competing rity Act to provide for extended (Mr. MURPHY) was added as a cosponsor for the Paralympic Team and the au- months of Medicare coverage of im- of S. 623, a bill to amend title XVIII of thorization of appropriations for the munosuppressive drugs for kidney the Social Security Act to ensure the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to pro- transplant patients and other renal di- continued access of Medicare bene- vide assistance to United States alysis provisions. ficiaries to diagnostic imaging serv- Paralympics, Inc., and for other pur- S. 367 ices. poses. At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the S. 629 S. 710 name of the Senator from Colorado At the request of Mr. PRYOR, the At the request of Mr. WARNER, the (Mr. BENNET) was added as a cosponsor name of the Senator from Tennessee name of the Senator from Wisconsin of S. 367, a bill to amend title XVIII of (Mr. ALEXANDER) was added as a co- (Mr. JOHNSON) was added as a cosponsor the Social Security Act to repeal the sponsor of S. 629, a bill to amend title of S. 710, a bill to provide exemptions Medicare outpatient rehabilitation 38, United States Code, to recognize the from municipal advisor registration re- therapy caps. service in the reserve components of quirements. S. 420 the Armed Forces of certain persons by S. 719 At the request of Mr. ENZI, the name honoring them with status as veterans At the request of Mr. BLUMENTHAL, of the Senator from Minnesota (Ms. under law, and for other purposes. the name of the Senator from Delaware

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At the request of Mr. WYDEN, the Disease and to waive the 24-month S. 1048 name of the Senator from Utah (Mr. waiting period for Medicare eligibility At the request of Mr. ISAKSON, the HATCH) was added as a cosponsor of S. for individuals disabled by Hunting- name of the Senator from Georgia (Mr. 1118, supra. ton’s Disease. CHAMBLISS) was added as a cosponsor of S. 1123 S. 734 S. 1048, a bill to revoke the charters for At the request of Mr. CARPER, the At the request of Mr. NELSON, the the Federal National Mortgage Cor- name of the Senator from Maine (Ms. name of the Senator from Tennessee poration and the Federal Home Loan COLLINS) was added as a cosponsor of S. (Mr. ALEXANDER) was added as a co- Mortgage Corporation upon resolution 1123, a bill to amend titles XVIII and sponsor of S. 734, a bill to amend title of their obligations, to create a new XIX of the Social Security Act to curb 10, United States Code, to repeal the Mortgage Finance Agency for the waste, fraud, and abuse in the Medicare requirement for reduction of survivor securitization of single family and and Medicaid programs. annuities under the Survivor Benefit multifamily mortgages, and for other S. 1143 Plan by veterans’ dependency and in- purposes. At the request of Mr. MORAN, the demnity compensation. S. 1056 name of the Senator from Minnesota S. 783 At the request of Mr. CASEY, the (Ms. KLOBUCHAR) was added as a co- At the request of Mr. WYDEN, the name of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. sponsor of S. 1143, a bill to amend title name of the Senator from North Caro- RISCH) was added as a cosponsor of S. XVIII of the Social Security Act with lina (Mrs. HAGAN) was added as a co- 1056, a bill to amend the Internal Rev- respect to physician supervision of sponsor of S. 783, a bill to amend the enue Code of 1986 to provide for a re- therapeutic hospital outpatient serv- Helium Act to improve helium stew- fundable adoption tax credit. ices. ardship, and for other purposes. S. 1064 S. 1158 S. 798 At the request of Mr. BROWN, the At the request of Mr. WARNER, the At the request of Mr. BROWN, the name of the Senator from New York names of the Senator from Tennessee names of the Senator from New Mexico (Mr. SCHUMER) was added as a cospon- (Mr. ALEXANDER), the Senator from (Mr. UDALL) and the Senator from sor of S. 1064, a bill to amend title Missouri (Mr. BLUNT), the Senator from Vermont (Mr. SANDERS) were added as XVIII of the Social Security Act to Georgia (Mr. ISAKSON), the Senator cosponsors of S. 798, a bill to address provide for treatment of clinical psy- from New Hampshire (Mrs. SHAHEEN), equity capital requirements for finan- chologists as physicians for purposes of the Senator from New Mexico (Mr. cial institutions, bank holding compa- furnishing clinical psychologist serv- UDALL), the Senator from Virginia (Mr. nies, subsidiaries, and affiliates, and ices under the Medicare program. KAINE), the Senator from Washington for other purposes. S. 1068 (Ms. CANTWELL), the Senator from S. 862 At the request of Mr. BEGICH, the Maine (Ms. COLLINS), the Senator from At the request of Ms. AYOTTE, the name of the Senator from Washington New Jersey (Mr. CHIESA), the Senator names of the Senator from Missouri (Ms. CANTWELL) was added as a cospon- from Kansas (Mr. MORAN), the Senator (Mrs. MCCASKILL) and the Senator from sor of S. 1068, a bill to reauthorize and from Maine (Mr. KING), the Senator Alaska (Mr. BEGICH) were added as co- amend the National Oceanic and At- from South Dakota (Mr. THUNE), the sponsors of S. 862, a bill to amend sec- mospheric Administration Commis- Senator from North Dakota (Mr. tion 5000A of the Internal Revenue sioned Officer Corps Act of 2002, and for HOEVEN) and the Senator from New Code of 1986 to provide an additional other purposes. York (Mr. SCHUMER) were added as co- religious exemption from the indi- S. 1075 sponsors of S. 1158, a bill to require the vidual health coverage mandate. At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the Secretary of the Treasury to mint S. 878 name of the Senator from New York coins commemorating the 100th anni- At the request of Mr. FRANKEN, the (Mrs. GILLIBRAND) was added as a co- versary of the establishment of the Na- name of the Senator from Wisconsin sponsor of S. 1075, a bill to extend the tional Park Service, and for other pur- (Ms. BALDWIN) was added as a cospon- phase-in of actuarial rates for flood in- poses. sor of S. 878, a bill to amend title 9 of surance for certain properties under S. 1174 the United States Code with respect to the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance At the request of Mr. BLUMENTHAL, arbitration. Reform Act of 2012. the name of the Senator from Illinois S. 917 S. 1088 (Mr. KIRK) was added as a cosponsor of At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the At the request of Mr. FRANKEN, the S. 1174, a bill to award a Congressional name of the Senator from Tennessee name of the Senator from California Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regi- (Mr. ALEXANDER) was added as a co- (Mrs. FEINSTEIN) was added as a co- ment, known as the Borinqueneers. sponsor of S. 917, a bill to amend the sponsor of S. 1088, a bill to end dis- S. 1181 Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to pro- crimination based on actual or per- At the request of Mr. ENZI, the name vide a reduced rate of excise tax on ceived sexual orientation or gender of the Senator from South Carolina beer produced domestically by certain identity in public schools, and for (Mr. GRAHAM) was added as a cosponsor qualifying producers. other purposes. of S. 1181, a bill to amend the Internal S. 971 S. 1114 Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt certain At the request of Mr. WYDEN, the At the request of Mr. BROWN, the stock of real estate investment trusts names of the Senator from Missouri name of the Senator from Rhode Island from the tax on foreign investments in

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RES. 208 shire (Ms. AYOTTE) was added as a co- S. 1313 At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the sponsor of S. 1188, a bill to amend the At the request of Mr. RUBIO, the name of the Senator from Colorado Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to mod- name of the Senator from Missouri (Mr. UDALL) was added as a cosponsor ify the definition of full-time employee (Mr. BLUNT) was added as a cosponsor of S. Res. 208, a resolution designating for purposes of the individual mandate of S. 1313, a bill to promote trans- the week beginning September 8, 2013, in the Patient Protection and Afford- parency, accountability, and reform as ‘‘National Direct Support Profes- able Care Act. within the United Nations system, and sionals Recognition Week’’. for other purposes. S. 1235 f S. 1320 At the request of Mr. TOOMEY, the STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED At the request of Mr. DONNELLY, the name of the Senator from Mississippi BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS names of the Senator from Arkansas (Mr. WICKER) was added as a cosponsor (Mr. PRYOR) and the Senator from Ha- By Mr. WYDEN (for himself and of S. 1235, a bill to restrict any State or waii (Mr. SCHATZ) were added as co- Ms. MURKOWSKI): local jurisdiction from imposing a new sponsors of S. 1320, a bill to establish a S. 1419. A bill to promote research, discriminatory tax on cell phone serv- tiered hiring preference for members of development, and demonstration of ices, providers, or property. the reserve components of the armed marine and hydrokinetic renewable en- S. 1254 forces. ergy technologies, and for other pur- At the request of Mr. NELSON, the S. 1335 poses; to the Committee on Energy and names of the Senator from California At the request of Ms. MURKOWSKI, the Natural Resources. (Mrs. BOXER), the Senator from New names of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, today Mexico (Mr. HEINRICH) and the Senator RISCH) and the Senator from South Da- Senator MURKOWSKI and I are intro- from Oregon (Mr. WYDEN) were added kota (Mr. THUNE) were added as co- ducing legislation to promote a new as cosponsors of S. 1254, a bill to amend sponsors of S. 1335, a bill to protect and form of hydropower, marine the Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia enhance opportunities for recreational hydrokinetic renewable energy, or Research and Control Act of 1998, and hunting, fishing, and shooting, and for MHK. An MHK project generates en- for other purposes. other purposes. ergy from waves, currents, and tides in S. 1269 S. 1343 the ocean, an estuary or a tidal area as well as from the free-flowing water in a At the request of Mr. FRANKEN, the At the request of Mr. GRASSLEY, the name of the Senator from Alaska (Mr. name of the Senator from Kansas (Mr. river, lake, or stream. Our bill will help commercialize BEGICH) was added as a cosponsor of S. ROBERTS) was added as a cosponsor of MHK technologies through research 1269, a bill to amend the Workforce In- S. 1343, a bill to protect the informa- and development and a more efficient vestment Act of 1998 to support com- tion of livestock producers, and for and timely regulatory process for the munity college and industry partner- other purposes. siting of pilot projects intended to ships, and for other purposes. S. 1349 demonstrate the viability of these At the request of Mr. MORAN, the S. 1272 technologies. It is an ideal follow-up to name of the Senator from North Caro- At the request of Mr. ROBERTS, the a pair of bills, H.R. 267 and H.R. 678, to lina (Mrs. HAGAN) was added as a co- name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. streamline the regulatory process for sponsor of S. 1349, a bill to enhance the KIRK) was added as a cosponsor of S. low-impact conventional hydropower ability of community financial institu- 1272, a bill to provide that certain re- that were reported by the Committee tions to foster economic growth and quirements of the Patient Protection on Energy and Natural Resources by serve their communities, boost small and Affordable Care Act do not apply if unanimous bipartisan votes a few businesses, increase individual savings, the American Health Benefit Ex- months ago. Considered together, the and for other purposes. changes are not operating on October 1, two conventional hydropower bills ap- 2013. S. 1351 proved by the Committee along with At the request of Mr. THUNE, the S. 1282 this MHK legislation are a major step name of the Senator from Wyoming At the request of Ms. WARREN, the forward in advancing carbon-free hy- (Mr. ENZI) was added as a cosponsor of names of the Senator from California dropower technologies. S. 1351, a bill to provide for fiscal gap (Mrs. BOXER), the Senator from Massa- MHK has tremendous potential to and generational accounting analysis chusetts (Mr. MARKEY) and the Senator generate a substantial amount of clean in the legislative process, the Presi- from Wisconsin (Ms. BALDWIN) were renewable energy in the United States dent’s budget, and annual long-term and across the globe. It is poised to be added as cosponsors of S. 1282, a bill to fiscal outlook reports. reduce risks to the financial system by a key participant in the transition to a S. 1385 limiting banks’ ability to engage in low carbon economy. At the request of Mr. COONS, the certain risky activities and limiting What distinguishes MHK from con- name of the Senator from California conflicts of interest, to reinstate cer- ventional hydropower is that it gen- (Mrs. FEINSTEIN) was added as a co- erates energy without the use of a dam tain Glass-Steagall Act protections sponsor of S. 1385, a bill to provide for that were repealed by the Gramm- or other impoundment. This gets MHK the appointment of additional Federal off on the right foot in terms of mini- Leach-Bliley Act, and for other pur- circuit and district judges, and for poses. mizing any adverse environmental im- other purposes. pact. Investments to capture our na- S. 1300 S. CON. RES. 13 tion’s rich domestic marine energy re- At the request of Mr. FLAKE, the At the request of Mr. CASEY, the sources can also play a major role in name of the Senator from Wyoming name of the Senator from New Hamp- the creation of essential domestic engi- (Mr. BARRASSO) was added as a cospon- shire (Mrs. SHAHEEN) was added as a co- neering and manufacturing jobs. sor of S. 1300, a bill to amend the sponsor of S. Con. Res. 13, a concurrent The energy contained in predictable Healthy Forests Restoration Act of resolution commending the Boys & waves, tidal flows and currents is the 2003 to provide for the conduct of stew- Girls Clubs of America for its role in basis for worldwide investments in this ardship end result contracting projects. improving outcomes for millions of emerging industry. Water is approxi- S. 1302 young people and thousands of commu- mately 800 times denser than air, pro- At the request of Mr. HARKIN, the nities. viding great potential power density name of the Senator from North Caro- S. RES. 206 along with predictability. These char- lina (Mrs. HAGAN) was added as a co- At the request of Mr. SESSIONS, the acteristics mean that MHK tech- sponsor of S. 1302, a bill to amend the name of the Senator from Massachu- nologies could provide predictable

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While and currents. ergy Center co-located at Oregon State other countries have adopted permit- Wave energy devices capture the University, and several private compa- ting and regulatory regimes that ap- heave and/or surge power of waves and nies that are part of the MHK supply pear to be more efficient, the United convert them via hydraulic or geared chain, Oregon is positioning itself to be States is still struggling with how to direct drive systems into electricity. a leading force supporting this newly permit and regulate these technologies. Some of these devices are moored to emerging industry. I cannot overstate the seriousness of the ocean floor, some are floating on Unfortunately, the U.S. is falling be- this problem. To give just one example, the surface, while others are attached hind in the race to capture the rich en- it took one MHK developer 5 years and to breakwaters near shore. By last ergy potential of our oceans and the $2 million to obtain a license from the count, there are over 100 wave energy jobs that will come with this new in- Federal Energy Regulatory Commis- dustry. The United Kingdom, Ireland, devices under development worldwide. sion for a 1.5 megawatt project. Tidal energy technologies capture the Portugal, Scotland, Australia, and The regulatory situation is simply ebb and flow of tides. It is estimated other countries are committed to pro- unacceptable and is greatly slowing that 60 different tidal energy tech- ducing emission-free, renewable energy progress in the MHK industry. Until from MHK sources. Scotland has had a nologies are under development world- companies get projects in the water, grid-connected, wave energy convertor wide. There are other technologies that Congress and the public will not learn unit in operation since 2001 and main- include run-of-river systems and off- about the environmental impacts, engi- tains a national goal of producing 2 GW shore ocean current technologies. Most neering challenges or the true costs of of generation capacity from MHK re- of these technologies under develop- offshore renewables. newable energy. The U.K. and Ireland ment capture uni-directional water Capturing the benefits of our vast have also set aggressive goals for MHK flows and look similar to the tidal de- marine-based renewable resources will generation by 2020. vices. The Ocean Renewable Energy Coali- require a mix of new incentives, up- The United States has not been a tion, the industry’s trade group here in dated regulatory regimes and general world leader in the development of Washington DC, calculates that more outreach and education. However, the these cutting edge technologies to than $782 million has been spent by the most important actions that can be date. Instead, our country is seen as a UK government on wave energy R&D taken by the Federal Government in huge potential market for our inter- over the past 10 years. That total ap- the short term are to provide the nec- national competitors in this new indus- proaches $1 billion over the same pe- essary resources for research, develop- trial sector. The United States has sig- riod if you add in the commitments to ment and demonstration of various ma- nificant wave, tidal, current and in- ocean energy R&D from France, Por- rine renewable energy technology plat- stream energy resources. The Electric tugal, Spain, Norway, and Denmark. forms and a workable and efficient reg- Power Research Institute has esti- Early funding support, along with de- ulatory process. Increased federal sup- mated that the commercially available velopment of full-scale device testing port will accelerate deployment of wave energy potential off the coast of centers, demonstrates that the signifi- these technologies, create thousands of the United States is roughly 252 mil- cant technological advances and the high paying jobs, give confidence to in- lion megawatt hours—equal to 6.5 per- competitive advantages in this indus- vestors, and help attract private cap- cent of today’s entire generating port- try are trending in Europe’s direction. ital. folio. This is approximately the As an example of the disparity in in- The Marine and Hydrokinetic Renew- amount of electricity presently being vestments, Europe currently has sev- able Energy Act of 2013 helps accom- produced by the existing fleet of Amer- eral wave and tidal energy test facili- plish these goals in a number of ways. ican conventional hydroelectric dams. ties, led by the European Marine En- It reauthorizes the DOE’s MHK re- The Department of Energy, DOE, has ergy Center in Scotland, that are help- search, development and demonstra- released two nationwide resource as- ing technology developers commer- tion 3 programs, including the National sessments that indicate the waves, cialize their wave and tidal energy Marine Renewable Energy Research, tides, and ocean currents off the na- convertors. The United States clearly Development, and Demonstration Cen- tion’s coasts could contribute signifi- has a need for such infrastructure. I ters. cantly to the United States’ total an- know that Oregon State University has Increased resources for the DOE nual electricity production. DOE is a strong desire to compete for funding Water Power Program will enable the currently developing an aggressive to help establish a testing center in the United States to leverage its techno- strategy to support its vision of pro- Pacific Northwest. Unfortunately, re- logical superiority in shipbuilding and ducing at least fifteen percent of our cent funding levels have not supported offshore oil and gas production. This nation’s electricity from water power, development of such offshore testing will create jobs and diversify these including conventional hydropower, by infrastructure in the U.S. to date. maritime industries. In the absence of 2030. Given this internationally competi- such funding, however, the United Our goal should be the establishment tive situation, I believe that Congress States will have to depend on foreign of a commercially viable U.S. MHK re- must make targeted Federal invest- suppliers for ocean energy tech- newable energy industry, supported by ments to close the gap. Commercializa- nologies, and will have missed a sig- a robust domestic supply chain for fab- tion of technologies to harness marine nificant opportunity to expand our eco- rication, installation, operations and renewable energy resources will re- nomic competiveness in this renewable maintenance of MHK devices. The de- quire Federal funding to augment re- energy sector. velopment of a substantial marine search and development efforts already The regulatory component of the bill hydrokinetic industry in the U.S. could underway in the private sector. Just as makes the regulatory process for MHK drive billions of dollars of investment the wind and solar industries have re- of not more than 10 MW more efficient in heavy industrial and maritime sec- ceived DOE funding support for over 3 and timely. It modifies and improves tors, as well as in advanced electrical decades, which has resulted in the the FERC ‘‘pilot license’’ process in systems and materials common to rapid deployment of these technologies many ways. Improvements include a many renewable technologies. Federal in recent years, the nascent marine en- goal to complete the pilot license proc- investments would stimulate private ergy industry seeks similar Federal as- ess in 12 months or less; a designation funds and jobs in the construction, sistance to develop promising tech- of FERC as the ‘‘Lead Agency’’ for the manufacturing, engineering, and envi- nologies that are on the verge of com- purpose of coordinating environmental ronmental science sectors. mercial viability. review; a clarification that any shut

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AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. a clarification that an MHK project ture necessary— Section 636 of the Energy Independence does not need to be removed when it is ‘‘(A) to cost effectively and efficiently test and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17215) is shut down if FERC deems leaving it in and prove marine and hydrokinetic renew- amended by striking ‘‘2008 through 2012’’ and able energy devices; and inserting ‘‘2014 through 2017’’. place is preferable for environmental ‘‘(B) to accelerate the technological readi- and other reasons TITLE II—MARINE AND HYDROKINETIC ness and commercialization of those devices; RENEWABLE ENERGY REGULATORY EF- MHK is a clean, home-grown, emis- ‘‘(3) to support efforts to increase the effi- FICIENCY sions-free source of electricity that can ciency of energy conversion, lower the cost, SEC. 201. MARINE AND HYDROKINETIC RENEW- improve the security and reliability of increase the use, improve the reliability, and ABLE ENERGY PROJECTS AND FA- the electric grid. Investing in MHK re- demonstrate the applicability of marine and CILITIES. search, development and demonstra- hydrokinetic renewable energy technologies Part I of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. tion today will pay great dividends in by participating in demonstration projects; 792 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end ‘‘(4) to investigate variability issues and the following: the future. MHK has tremendous po- the efficient and reliable integration of ma- tential to benefit the United States ‘‘SEC. 34. PILOT LICENSE FOR MARINE AND rine and hydrokinetic renewable energy with HYDROKINETIC RENEWABLE EN- and the entire world. Now is the time the utility grid; ERGY PROJECTS. to move forward on MHK and the Ma- ‘‘(5) to identify and study critical short- ‘‘(a) DEFINITION OF HYDROKINETIC PILOT rine and Hydrokinetic Renewable En- and long-term needs to create a sustainable PROJECT.— ergy Act is the way to do it. marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—In this section, the term Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- supply chain based in the United States; ‘hydrokinetic pilot project’ means a facility sent that the text of the bill be printed ‘‘(6) to increase the reliability and surviv- that generates energy from— ability of marine and hydrokinetic renew- in the RECORD. ‘‘(A) waves, tides, or currents in an ocean, able energy technologies, including develop- estuary, or tidal area; or There being no objection, the text of ment of corrosion-resistant and anti-fouling the bill was ordered to be printed in ‘‘(B) free-flowing water in a river, lake, or materials; stream. ECORD the R , as follows: ‘‘(7) to verify the performance, reliability, ‘‘(2) EXCLUSIONS.—The term ‘hydrokinetic S. 1419 maintainability, and cost of new marine and pilot project’ does not include a project that hydrokinetic renewable energy device de- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- uses a dam or other impoundment for elec- signs and system components in an oper- tric power purposes. resentatives of the United States of America in ating environment; Congress assembled, ‘‘(b) PILOT LICENSES AUTHORIZED.—The ‘‘(8) to coordinate and avoid duplication of Commission may issue a pilot license to con- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. activities across programs of the Depart- struct, operate, and maintain a hydrokinetic (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as ment and other applicable Federal agencies, pilot project that meets the criteria listed in the ‘‘Marine and Hydrokinetic Renewable including National Laboratories; subsection (c). Energy Act of 2013’’. ‘‘(9) to identify opportunities for joint re- ‘‘(c) LICENSE CRITERIA.—The Commission (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- search and development programs and devel- may issue a pilot license for a hydrokinetic tents of this Act is as follows: opment of economies of scale between— pilot project if the project— Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. ‘‘(A) marine and hydrokinetic renewable ‘‘(1) will have an installed capacity of not TITLE I—MARINE AND HYDROKINETIC energy technologies; and more than 10 megawatts; RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES ‘‘(B) other renewable energy and fossil en- ‘‘(2) is for a term of not more than 10 years; ergy programs, offshore oil and gas produc- Sec. 101. Definition of marine and ‘‘(3) will not cause a significant adverse en- tion activities, and activities of the Depart- hydrokinetic renewable energy. vironmental impact or interfere with naviga- ment of Defense; and Sec. 102. Marine and hydrokinetic renewable tion; ‘‘(10) to support in-water technology devel- energy research and develop- ‘‘(4) is removable and can shut down on opment with international partners using ex- ment. reasonable notice in the event of a signifi- isting cooperative procedures (including Sec. 103. National Marine Renewable Energy cant adverse safety, navigation, or environ- memoranda of understanding)— Research, Development, and mental impact; ‘‘(A) to allow cooperative funding and Demonstration Centers. ‘‘(5) can be removed, and the site can be re- other support of value to be exchanged and Sec. 104. Authorization of appropriations. stored, by the end of the license term, unless leveraged; and the project has obtained a new license or the TITLE II—MARINE AND HYDROKINETIC ‘‘(B) to encourage the participation of Commission has determined, based on sub- RENEWABLE ENERGY REGULATORY international research centers and compa- stantial evidence, that the project should EFFICIENCY nies in the United States and the participa- not be removed because it would be pref- Sec. 201. Marine and hydrokinetic renewable tion of research centers and companies of the erable for environmental or other reasons energy projects and facilities. United States in international projects.’’. not to; and TITLE I—MARINE AND HYDROKINETIC SEC. 103. NATIONAL MARINE RENEWABLE EN- ‘‘(6) is primarily for the purpose of— RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES ERGY RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, ‘‘(A) testing new hydrokinetic tech- AND DEMONSTRATION CENTERS. SEC. 101. DEFINITION OF MARINE AND nologies; HYDROKINETIC RENEWABLE EN- Section 634 of the Energy Independence ‘‘(B) locating appropriate sites for new ERGY. and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17213) is hydrokinetic technologies; or Section 632 of the Energy Independence amended by striking subsection (b) and in- ‘‘(C) determining the environmental and and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17211) is serting the following: other effects of a hydrokinetic technology. amended in the matter preceding paragraph ‘‘(b) PURPOSES.—The Centers (in coordina- ‘‘(d) LEAD AGENCY.—In carrying out this (1) by striking ‘‘electrical’’. tion with the Department and National Lab- section, the Commission shall act as the lead SEC. 102. MARINE AND HYDROKINETIC RENEW- oratories) shall— agency— ABLE ENERGY RESEARCH AND DE- ‘‘(1) advance research, development, dem- ‘‘(1) to coordinate all applicable Federal VELOPMENT. onstration, and commercial application of authorizations; and Section 633 of the Energy Independence marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy ‘‘(2) to comply with the National Environ- and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17212) is technologies; mental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et amended to read as follows: ‘‘(2) support in-water testing and dem- seq.). ‘‘SEC. 633. MARINE AND HYDROKINETIC RENEW- onstration of marine and hydrokinetic re- ‘‘(e) SCHEDULE GOALS.— ABLE ENERGY RESEARCH AND DE- newable energy technologies, including fa- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 30 days VELOPMENT. cilities capable of testing— after the date on which the Commission re- ‘‘The Secretary, in consultation with the ‘‘(A) marine and hydrokinetic renewable ceives a completed application, and fol- Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of energy systems of various technology readi- lowing consultation with Federal, State, and Commerce, and the Federal Energy Regu- ness levels and scales; local agencies with jurisdiction over the latory Commission, shall carry out a pro- ‘‘(B) a variety of technologies in multiple hydrokinetic pilot project, the Commission gram of research, development, demonstra- test berths at a single location; and shall develop and issue pilot license approval tion, and commercial application to expand ‘‘(C) arrays of technology devices; and process scheduling goals that cover all Fed- marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy ‘‘(3) serve as information clearinghouses eral, State, and local permits required by production, including programs— for the marine and hydrokinetic renewable law. ‘‘(1) to assist technology development to energy industry by collecting and dissemi- ‘‘(2) COMPLIANCE.—Applicable Federal, improve the components, processes, and sys- nating information on best practices in all State, and local agencies shall comply with tems used for power generation from marine areas relating to developing and managing the goals established under paragraph (1) to and hydrokinetic renewable energy re- marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy the maximum extent practicable, consistent sources; resources and energy systems.’’. with applicable law.

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Simply, without disclosure Congress is that covers a surface area of more than 1 being denied the opportunity to take effec- fire sprinklers and elevators in older, square nautical mile. tive mitigation measures against improper multi-use buildings in historic down- ‘‘(3) LIMITATION.—For proposed projects lo- agency action that results in claims against towns. cated in an estuary, tidal area, river, lake, or the federal government. Non-disclosure of Since 2000, Vermont has had more stream, the Commission shall determine the Judgment Fund payments hides from Con- than a dozen significant downtown size limit on a case-by-case basis, taking gress what might be excessive markers of fires causing tens of millions of dollars into account all relevant factors. agency mismanagement and/or structural de- of damage and taking at least three ‘‘(g) EXTENSIONS AUTHORIZED.—On applica- fects in statutes and programs. And due to a lives. The original owners of at least 8 tion by a project, the Commission may make lack of reporting, Congress is denied the op- of these buildings were unable to re- a 1-time extension of a pilot license for a portunity to understand claims against term not to exceed 5 years.’’. agencies that might shed light on how to im- build—leaving the critical task of re- prove agency operations. building both the building and the By Mrs. FISCHER (for herself, The National Cattlemen’s Beef Asso- community to nonprofit entities that Mr. GRASSLEY, Mr. CRAPO, and ciation has also decried the lack of rely primarily on Federal funds. These Mr. RISCH): oversight of the Judgment Fund by 8 projects cost the Federal Government S. 1420. A bill to amend title 31, stating, ‘‘Certain groups continuously $20 million in Low Income Housing Tax United States Code, to provide for sue the federal government, and Treas- Credits, Community Development transparency of payments made from ury simply writes a check to foot the Block-Grant building, and HOME fund- the Judgment Fund; to the Committee bill without providing Members of Con- ing. Only one of these 8 buildings had a on the Judiciary. gress and American taxpayers basic in- sprinkler system. If the building own- Mrs. FISCHER. Mr. President, I rise formation about the payment.’’ ers had installed sprinklers in all eight to discuss legislation that I am intro- The Judgment Fund Transparency buildings using the credit created by ducing in the U.S. Senate today, the Act seeks to address these problems by this legislation, the Federal Govern- Judgment Fund Transparency Act. requiring a public accounting of the ment may have saved $19.6 million, As my colleagues may or may not taxpayer funds distributed via the dozens of Vermonters would still be in know, the Judgment Fund is adminis- Judgment Fund to parties who bring their homes, more than a dozen busi- tered by the Treasury Department and successful claims against the Federal nesses would have been sparred, and at is used to pay certain court judgments government. least three Vermonters might still be and settlements against the Federal The Judgment Fund Transparency alive today. Government. It is essentially an unlim- Act promotes transparency and over- According to the National Fire ited amount of money available to pay sight by requiring the Treasury De- Sprinkler Association, housing units for Federal Government liability. It is partment to post on a publicly acces- with sprinklers receive 69 percent less not subject to the annual appropria- sible website the claimant, counsel, property damage during a fire than tions process, and even more remark- agency, fact summary, and payment units without sprinklers, the death ably, the Treasury Department has no amount for each claim from the Judg- rate per fire in a home with a sprinkler reporting requirements, so these funds ment Fund, unless a law or court order is 83 percent less than in a home with- are paid out with very little oversight otherwise prohibits the disclosure of out a sprinkler, and firefighters are 65 or scrutiny. such information. percent less likely to be injured in a This is no small matter, as the Judg- The Judgment Fund Transparency fire where a sprinkler is present than ment Fund disburses billions of dollars Act would increase transparency and in a fire where a sprinkler is not in payments per year. In recent years, oversight of the Fund and would pro- present. Treasury has paid the following from vide Members of Congress and the pub- This legislation also incentivizes the the Fund: fiscal year 2012—$2.9 billion, lic with the ability to see how tax- installation of elevators because too fiscal year 2011—$2.2 billion, fiscal year payers’ dollars are being spent. often upper story office, retail, and 2010—$1.1 billion, fiscal year 2009—$2.3 I am proud to introduce the Judg- housing space in historic downtown billion, fiscal year 2008—$790 million, ment Fund Transparency Act today buildings goes unused due to accessi- fiscal year 2007—$1 billion, and fiscal and invite my colleagues to cosponsor bility requirements. year 2006—$628 million. this legislation. Financial cost-benefit modeling and Before the Judgment Fund was estab- existing federal incentives for lished, claims against the government By Mr. LEAHY: rehabbing an historic building with were assigned to a Congressional com- S. 1421. A bill to amend the Internal sprinklers or an elevator fail to ade- mittee that would appropriate funds in Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a re- quately incentivize building owners to order to pay liability, attorneys’ fees, fundable tax credit for the installation install these assets. For instance, the and costs associated with the claim. of sprinklers and elevators in historic Qualified Rehabilitation Tax Credit re- Once the Judgment Fund was estab- structures; to the Committee on Fi- quires significant rehabilitation to a lished in 1956, however, Congressional nance. building equal to the value of the committees stopped appropriating Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, each year building before renovation in order to funds explicitly for this purpose. Now, fire destroys hundreds of vulnerable claim the credit. Asset depreciation if a government agency does not use its historic buildings that serve as the an- tax benefits take decades for a building own annual budget to cover the costs, chors of America’s vibrant villages and owner to offset the cost of a sprinkler Treasury simply pays the bill out of downtowns. These fires leave gaping or elevator system, and building own- the Fund. holes in Main Streets all across the ers who make no profit or minimal Because the Treasury Department country. All have destroyed property. profit have no use for existing tax cred- has no binding reporting requirements, Some have taken lives. And many its. few public details exist about where could have been prevented by sprinkler The new refundable tax credit I am the funds are going and why, and the systems. This upfront but costly in- introducing today—modeled after the information that is readily accessible vestment could have helped prevent State of Vermont’s highly successful

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Although the United States spends mouth, throat, esophagus, liver, colon, There being no objection, the text of more than any other Nation in the and breast, liver diseases, and other the bill was ordered to be printed in world on health care, $2.6 trillion in cardiovascular, neurological, psy- the RECORD, as follows: 2010, our citizens’ health status lags be- chiatric, and gastrointestinal health S. 1421 hind that of most developed countries, problems. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- and we have the highest rate of pre- Binge drinking, the most dangerous resentatives of the United States of America in ventable deaths among 19 industri- pattern of drinking, defined as con- Congress assembled, alized nations. One reason is that the suming more than 4 drinks on an occa- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. United States’ expenditures for the sion for women or 5 drinks for men, is This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Historic treatment of disease far exceed our in- reported by 17 percent of U.S. adults, Downtown Preservation and Access Act’’. vestments in preventive health. averaging 8 drinks per binge. SEC. 2. CREDIT FOR INSTALLATION OF SPRIN- Our neglect of prevention has been By addressing just these four behav- KLERS AND ELEVATORS IN HIS- costly. Spending on the treatment of iors, we can alter the trajectory of TORIC BUILDINGS. chronic diseases is overwhelming our chronic disease and the health costs as- (a) IN GENERAL.—Subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal health care budgets, particularly those sociated with them. That is the power Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting of the Medicare and Medicaid pro- of prevention. As Dr. Albert Reece of after section 36B the following new section: grams. The following statistics come the University of Maryland School of ‘‘SEC. 36C. HISTORIC BUILDING EXPENSES. from the U.S. Centers for Disease Con- Medicine once said, ‘‘Lifestyle is pri- ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—There shall be allowed a trol and Prevention: 7 out of 10 deaths mary care.’’ credit against the tax imposed by this sub- among Americans each year are from Prevention also means early screen- title for the taxable year an amount equal to chronic diseases. Heart disease, cancer ing. In addition to increasing survival 50 percent of the qualified historic building and stroke account for more than 50 rates, identifying diseases early re- expenses paid or incurred by the taxpayer percent of all deaths each year. duces health care costs. In the case of during such taxable year. In 2005, 133 million Americans almost colorectal cancer, Medicare will pay ‘‘(b) LIMITATION.—The credit allowed under subsection (a) with respect to any taxpayer 1 out of every 2 adults had at least one under $400 for a colonoscopy, but if the for any taxable year shall not exceed $50,000. chronic illness. patient is not diagnosed until the dis- 1 ‘‘(c) QUALIFIED HISTORIC BUILDING EX- About ⁄4 of people with chronic con- ease has metastasized, the costs of care PENSES.—For purposes of this section— ditions have one or more daily activity can exceed $58,000 over the patient’s ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘qualified his- limitations. lifetime. A screening mammography toric building expenses’ means amounts paid Arthritis is the most common cause costs the Medicare program a small or incurred to install in a certified historic of disability, with nearly 19 million fraction of the tens of thousands of dol- structure an elevator system or a sprinkler Americans reporting activity limita- lars that treatment of breast cancer system that meets the requirements found in the most recent edition of NFPA 13: Stand- tions. costs, depending on when the cancer is ard for the Installation of Sprinkler Sys- Diabetes continues to be the leading found and the course of treatment tems. cause of kidney failure, nontraumatic used. One drug used to treat late stage ‘‘(2) NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARKS.—In the lower-extremity amputations, and breast cancer can cost as much as case of a certified historic structure that is blindness among adults, aged 20–74. $40,000 a year. designated as a National Historic Landmark Excessive alcohol consumption is the Research has shown that increasing in accordance with section 101(a) of the Na- third leading preventable cause of to 90 percent the number of women tional Historic Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. death in the U.S., behind diet, physical aged 40 and older who have been 470a(a)) and that is open to the public, the activity, and tobacco. term ‘qualified historic building expenses’ screened for breast cancer in the past shall not include an expense described in CDC also tells us that four health two years would save more than 100,000 paragraph (1), unless the installation of prop- risk behaviors—lack of physical activ- lives each year in the United States. erty described in such paragraph meets the ity, poor nutrition, tobacco use, and One of the most compelling cases for requirements for a certified rehabilitation excessive alcohol consumption—are re- prevention is in the area of oral health. under section 47(c)(2)(C). sponsible for much of the illness, suf- The tragic, preventable death of 12 ‘‘(3) CERTIFIED HISTORIC STRUCTURE.—The fering, and early death related to year-old Marylander Deamonte Driver term ‘certified historic structure’ has the chronic diseases. in 2007 illustrated the consequences of meaning given such term in section 47(c)(3), More than 1⁄3 of all adults do not poor access to oral health care. His un- except that such term shall not include any structure which is a single-family resi- meet recommendations for aerobic treated tooth abscess spread to his dence.’’. physical activity based on the 2008 brain and after two extensive oper- (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— Physical Activity Guidelines for Amer- ations, he died. Although a tooth ex- (1) Section 1324 of title 31, United States icans, and 23 percent report no leisure- traction would have cost about $80, the Code, is amended by inserting ‘‘, 36C’’ after time physical activity at all in the pre- final total cost of his medical care ex- ‘‘, 36B’’. ceding month. ceeded $250,000. (2) The table of sections for subpart C of In 2007, 22 percent of high school stu- The American Academy of Pediatric part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the dents and only 24 percent of adults re- Dentistry tells us that dental decay is Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by ported eating 5 or more servings of inserting after the item relating to section the most common chronic childhood 36B the following new item: fruits and vegetables per day. disease among children in the United More than 43 million American ‘‘Sec. 36C. Historic building expenses.’’. States. It affects one in five children adults, approximately 1 in 5, smoke. aged 2 to 4, half of those aged 6 to 8, (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments Lung cancer is the leading cause of 3 made by this section shall apply to amounts and nearly ⁄5 of 15 year olds. But it is paid or incurred in taxable years beginning cancer death, and cigarette smoking also the most preventable disease if after the date of the enactment of this Act. causes almost all cases. Compared to basic oral care is provided starting at nonsmokers, men who smoke are about an early age. By Mr. CARDIN (for himself, Mr. 23 times more likely to develop lung The good news in that for nearly CRAPO, Mr. KING, Mr. UDALL of cancer and women who smoke are every category of chronic disease we New Mexico, and Mrs. SHA- about 13 times more likely. Smoking can reduce its prevalence by making HEEN): causes about 90 percent of lung cancer preventive health care a priority. All S. 1422. A bill to amend the Congres- deaths in men and almost 80 percent in around us are examples of why preven- sional Budget Act of 1974 respecting women. Smoking also causes cancer of tion is an essential part of health care

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For this rea- Alliance, Council for Affordable Health President to establish an independent son, investing in initiatives that can Coverage, Dialysis Patient Citizens, advisory panel to do just that. This ad- move our Nation forward toward opti- The Endocrine Society, Healthcare visory board would add much needed mal health often requires us to cut Leadership Council, Healthways, transparency and certainty to deci- funding in other important areas be- IHRSA: International Health Racquet sions made affecting workers’ com- cause of the budget rules. & Sportsclub Association, Johnson & pensation and access to benefits. Today, budget resolutions, budget Johnson, Marshfield Clinic, Memorial Some 600,000 Cold War era workers, reconciliation, and CBO scoring anal- Care Health System, National Associa- including thousands of workers at yses use a ten-year ‘‘scoring’’ window. tion of Public Hospitals and Health Rocky Flats, put their health on the But the research performed at the Na- Systems, National Retail Federation, line to preserve our national security tional Institutes of Health in Bethesda, National Kidney Foundation, Novo during one of the most uncertain times MD and at research centers across the Nordisk, the Partnership to Fight in our nation’s history. They were ex- nation has demonstrated that some ex- Chronic Disease, Sanofi, Texas Health posed to radiation and are sick and penditures for preventive services re- Resources, and Weight Watchers. dying. Our country made a commit- sult in cost savings when considered in I also wish to applaud the bipartisan ment to these patriots, but so far that the long term. Unfortunately, Congres- House sponsors of this legislation—two promise has not been kept. Coloradans sional budget scoring rules only permit physicians—Representatives MICHAEL find that unacceptable. We cannot let taking into account the first ten years, BURGESS of Texas and DONNA another family suffer through the un- a time frame in which savings may not CHRISTENSEN of the U.S. Virgin Islands, certainty of delays caused by bureau- be apparent. for their vision in introducing the com- cratic red tape or see their loved ones We want to change that. Today, with panion bill, HR 2663, which now has 19 denied the benefits they deserve. It is Senators MIKE CRAPO, ANGUS KING, cosponsors. time for us to do right by these work- TOM UDALL, and JEANNE SHAHEEN, I am I urge my colleagues to cosponsor ers. introducing the Preventive Health Sav- this legislation, which will give our I urge my colleagues to join me and ings Act of 2013. It would allow the budget process the flexibility needed to Senator ALEXANDER in this fight by co- Chairman or Ranking Member of the dramatically bend the health care cost sponsoring this important legislation. House or Senate Budget Committee, or curve. the health committees—HELP, Fi- By Mr. DURBIN (for himself and nance, Ways and Means, or Energy and By Mr. UDALL of Colorado (for Mr. BLUMENTHAL): Commerce—to request an analysis of himself, Mr. ALEXANDER, Ms. S. 1425. A bill to improve the safety preventive measures extending beyond MURKOWSKI, Mr. UDALL of New of dietary supplements by amending the existing 10-year window to two ad- Mexico, and Mr. HEINRICH): the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic ditional ten-year periods. S. 1423. A bill to amend the Energy Act to require manufacturers of die- Re-evaluating our budget rules is not Employees Occupational Illness Com- tary supplements to register dietary a new phenomenon. In recent years, pensation Program Act of 2000 to supplements with the Food and Drug Congress has increasingly looked for strengthen the quality control meas- Administration and to amend labeling ways to assess long-term budget con- ures in place for part B lung disease requirements with respect to dietary sequences. For example, Congress cur- claims and to establish the Advisory supplements; to the Committee on rently requests that CBO report on Board on Toxic Substances and Worker Health, Education, Labor, and Pen- measures that would cause a large fu- Health for the contractor employee sions. ture increase in the deficit—more than compensation program under subtitle Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask $5 billion in the following four decades. E of such Act; to the Committee on unanimous consent that the text of the The Preventive Health Savings Act Health, Education, Labor, and Pen- bill be printed in the RECORD. would direct CBO to incorporate cred- sions. There being no objection, the text of ible data on prevention. Because we Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Presi- the bill was ordered to be printed in want to ensure that CBO’s projections dent, I rise to speak about bipartisan the RECORD, as follows: are tied to scientific data, our bill legislation I am introducing today with S. 1425 would define preventive health as ‘‘an Senator ALEXANDER to provide much Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- action designed to avoid future health needed help to our Cold War patriots. resentatives of the United States of America in care costs that is demonstrated by In 2000, Congress passed the Energy Congress assembled, credible and publicly available epide- Employees Occupational Illness Com- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. miological projection models, incor- pensation Program to help Cold War This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Dietary Sup- porating clinical trials or observa- workers like those from Rocky Flats in plement Labeling Act of 2013’’. tional studies in humans, longitudinal my home state of Colorado and other SEC. 2. REGULATION OF DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS. studies, and meta-analysis.’’ This nar- nuclear weapons facilities around the (a) REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS.— row, responsible approach encourages a country. This effort was designed to (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 415(a) of the Fed- sensible review of health policy that get these patriots the help they need to eral Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. Congress believes will promote public treat cancer and other illnesses they 350d(a)) is amended by adding at the end the developed as a result of exposure to ra- following: health, and it will make it easier for us ‘‘(6) REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO DIE- to invest in proven methods of saving diation. Since then, the program has TARY SUPPLEMENTS.— lives and money. been plagued by procedural inconsist- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—A facility engaged in CBO would be required to conduct an encies and delays preventing former manufacturing or processing dietary supple- initial analysis to determine whether nuclear workers from accessing the ments that is required to register under this the provision would result in substan- benefits they are owed. section shall comply with the requirements tial savings outside the 10-year scoring In March 2010, the U.S. Government of this paragraph, in addition to the other window and to include a description of Accountability Office issued a report requirements of this section. ‘‘(B) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.— those future-year savings in its budget on the efficacy of EEOICPA, con- ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—A facility described in projections. firming workers’ ongoing frustrations subparagraph (A) shall submit a registration The broad coalition of groups sup- with the program and recommending under paragraph (1) that includes, in addi- porting this bill includes: the Academy that Congress consider creating an ad- tion to the information required under para- of Nutrition and Dietetics, Aetna, visory board. More recently, in March graph (2)—

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‘‘(I) a description of each dietary supple- ‘‘(b) IOM STUDY.—The Secretary shall seek and comment, shall establish a definition for ment manufactured or processed by such fa- to enter into a contract with the Institute of the term ‘‘conventional food’’ for purposes of cility; Medicine under which the Institute of Medi- the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ‘‘(II) a list of all ingredients in each such cine shall evaluate dietary supplement in- (21 U.S.C. 301 et seq.). Such definition shall dietary supplement; and gredients and proprietary blends of ingredi- take into account conventional foods mar- ‘‘(III) a copy of the label for each such die- ents, including those on the list compiled by keted as dietary supplements, including tary supplement. the Secretary under subsection (a), and sci- products marketed as dietary supplements ‘‘(ii) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY.—The Secretary entific literature on dietary supplement in- that simulate conventional foods. shall make the information provided under gredients and, not later than 18 months after clause (i) publicly available, including by the date of enactment of the Dietary Supple- By Mr. GRASSLEY (for himself posting such information on the Internet ment Labeling Act of 2013, submit to the and Mr. FRANKEN): Web site of the Food and Drug Administra- Secretary a report evaluating the safety of S. 1427. A bill to amend title 11 of the tion. dietary supplement ingredients and propri- United States Code to clarify the rule ‘‘(C) REGISTRATION WITH RESPECT TO NEW, etary blends of ingredients the Institute of allowing discharge as a nonpriority REFORMULATED, AND DISCONTINUED DIETARY Medicine determines could cause potentially claim of governmental claims arising SUPPLEMENTS.— serious adverse events, drug interactions, or from the disposition of farm assets ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—Not later than the date contraindications, or potential risks to sub- groups such as children and pregnant or under chapter 12 bankruptcies; to the described in clause (ii), if a facility described Committee on Finance. in subparagraph (A)— breastfeeding women. ‘‘(I) manufactures or processes a dietary ‘‘(c) ESTABLISHMENT OF REQUIREMENTS.— Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I rise supplement that the facility previously did Not later than 2 years after the date on today to introduce, along with Senator not manufacture or process and for which which the Institute of Medicine issues the re- FRANKEN, the Family Farmer Bank- the facility did not submit the information port under subsection (b), the Secretary, ruptcy Clarification Act of 2013. We in- required under subclauses (I) through (III) of after providing for public notice and com- troduced similar legislation in the subparagraph (B)(i); ment and taking into consideration such re- 112th Congress, but the Senate never port, shall— ‘‘(II) reformulates a dietary supplement for had a chance to consider the bill. The which the facility previously submitted the ‘‘(1) establish mandatory warning label re- quirements for dietary supplement ingredi- bill addresses the 2012 United States information required under subclauses (I) Supreme Court case Hall v. United through (III) of subparagraph (B)(i); or ents that the Secretary determines to cause ‘‘(III) no longer manufactures or processes potentially serious adverse events, drug States. In a 5–4 decision, the Supreme a dietary supplement for which the facility interactions, or contraindications, or poten- Court ruled that a provision I inserted previously submitted the information re- tial risks to subgroups; and into the 2005 Bankruptcy Abuse Pre- quired under subclauses (I) through (III) of ‘‘(2) identify proprietary blends of ingredi- vention and Consumer Protection Act subparagraph (B)(i), ents for which, because of potentially serious did not accomplish what we in Con- adverse events, drug interactions, or contra- gress intended. The Family Farmer such facility shall submit to the Secretary indications, or potential risks to subgroups an updated registration describing the such as children and pregnant or Bankruptcy Clarification Act of 2013 change described in subclause (I), (II), or (III) breastfeeding women, the weight per serving corrects this and clarifies that bank- and, in the case of a facility described in sub- of the ingredient in the proprietary blend rupt family farmers reorganizing their clause (I) or (II), containing the information shall be provided on the label. debts are able to treat capital gains required under subclauses (I) through (III) of ‘‘(d) UPDATES.—As appropriate, the Sec- taxes owed to a governmental unit, subparagraph (B)(i). retary, after providing for public notice and arising from the sale of farm assets ‘‘(ii) DATE DESCRIBED.—The date described comment, shall update— during a bankruptcy, as general unse- in this clause is— ‘‘(1) the list compiled under subsection (a); ‘‘(I) in the case of a facility described in ‘‘(2) the mandatory warning label require- cured claims. This bill will remove the subclause (I) of clause (i), 30 days after the ments established under paragraph (1) of sub- Internal Revenue Service’s veto power date on which such facility first markets the section (c); and over a bankruptcy reorganization dietary supplement described in such sub- ‘‘(3) the requirements under paragraph (2) plan’s confirmation, giving the family clause; of subsection (c).’’. farmer a chance to reorganize success- ‘‘(II) in the case of a facility described in (2) ENFORCEMENT.—Section 403 of the Fed- fully. subclause (II) of clause (i), 30 days after the eral Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. In 1986 Congress enacted Chapter 12 date on which such facility first markets the 343) is amended— of the Bankruptcy Code to provide a reformulated dietary supplement described (A) in paragraph (q)(5)(F)(ii), by inserting in such subclause; or specialized bankruptcy process for fam- ‘‘, and for each proprietary blend identified ily farmers. In 2005 Chapter 12 was ‘‘(III) in the case of a facility described in by the Secretary under section 411A(c)(2), subclause (III) of clause (i), 30 days after the the weight of such proprietary blend,’’ after made permanent. Between 1986 and 2005 date on which such facility removes the die- ‘‘ingredients)’’; and we learned what aspects worked and tary supplement described in such subclause (B) in paragraph (s)(2)— did not work for family farmers reorga- from the market.’’. (i) in clause (A)(ii)(II), by inserting ‘‘, and nizing in bankruptcy. One problematic (2) ENFORCEMENT.—Section 403 of the Fed- for each proprietary blend identified by the area was where a family farmer needed eral Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. Secretary under section 411A(c)(2), the to sell assets in order to generate cash 343) is amended by adding at the end the fol- weight of each such proprietary blend per for the reorganization. Specifically, a lowing: serving’’ before the semicolon at the end; ‘‘(z) If it is a dietary supplement for which family farmer would have to sell por- (ii) in clause (D)(iii), by striking ‘‘or’’ at tions of the farm to generate cash to a facility is required to submit the registra- the end; tion information required under section (iii) in clause (E)(ii)(II), by striking the pe- fund a reorganization plan so that the 415(a)(6) and such facility has not complied riod at the end and inserting a semicolon; creditors could receive payment. Un- with the requirements of such section and fortunately, in situations like this, the 415(a)(6) with respect to such dietary supple- (iv) by adding at the end the following: family farmer is selling land that has ment.’’. ‘‘(F) the label does not include information been owned for a very long time, with (b) LABELING.— with respect to potentially serious adverse a very low cost basis. Thus, when the (1) ESTABLISHMENT OF LABELING REQUIRE- events, drug interactions, or contraindica- land is sold, the family farmer is hit MENTS.—Chapter IV of the Federal Food, tions, or potential risks to subgroups such as Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 341 et seq.) with a substantial capital gains tax, children and pregnant or breastfeeding which is owed to the Internal Revenue is amended by inserting after section 411 the women, as required under section 411A(c)(1); following: or Service. ‘‘SEC. 411A. DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS. ‘‘(G) the label does not include the batch Under the Bankruptcy Code, taxes ‘‘(a) DIETARY SUPPLEMENT INGREDIENTS.— number.’’. owed to the Internal Revenue Service Not later than 1 year after the date of enact- (c) STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION CLAIMS.—Sec- receive priority treatment. Holders of ment of the Dietary Supplement Labeling tion 403(r)(6)(B) of the Federal Food, Drug, priority claims must receive payment Act of 2013, the Secretary shall compile a list and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 343(r)(6)(B)) is in full, unless the claim holder agrees of dietary supplement ingredients and pro- amended by inserting ‘‘, and provides such to be treated differently. This creates prietary blends of ingredients that the Sec- substantiation to the Secretary, as the Sec- problems for the family farmer who retary determines could cause potentially retary may require’’ after ‘‘misleading’’. serious adverse events, drug interactions, or (d) CONVENTIONAL FOODS.—The Secretary needs the cash to pay creditors to reor- contraindications, or potential risks to sub- of Health and Human Services, not later ganize. However, since the Internal groups such as children and pregnant or than 1 year after the date of enactment of Revenue Service has the ability to re- breastfeeding women. this Act and after providing for public notice quire full payment, they hold veto

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Internal Revenue Service would be ed— SEC. 2. CLARIFICATION OF RULE ALLOWING DIS- stripped of their priority and treated as (A) in section 1222(a)— CHARGE TO GOVERNMENTAL (i) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘unless—’’ general, unsecured debt. This removed CLAIMS ARISING FROM THE DIS- POSITION OF FARM ASSETS UNDER and all that follows through ‘‘the holder’’ the government’s veto power over plan and inserting ‘‘unless the holder’’; confirmation and paved the way for CHAPTER 12 BANKRUPTCIES. (a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter II of chapter (ii) in paragraph (3), by striking ‘‘and’’ at family farmers to reorganize. 12 of title 11, United States Code, is amended the end; Unfortunately, in Hall v. United by adding at the end the following: (iii) in paragraph (4), by striking the period at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and States, the Supreme Court ruled that ‘‘§ 1232. Claim by a governmental unit based (iv) by adding at the end the following: despite Congress’s express goal of help- on the disposition of property used in a ‘‘(5) subject to section 1232, provide for the ing family farmers, the language in- farming operation treatment of any claim by a governmental serted into the Bankruptcy Code in ‘‘(a) Any unsecured claim of a govern- unit of a kind described in section 1232(a).’’; 2005 conflicted with the Tax Code. The mental unit against the debtor or the estate (B) in section 1228— Hall case was one of statutory inter- that arises before the filing of the petition, (i) in subsection (a)— pretation. There is no question what or that arises after the filing of the petition (I) in the matter preceding paragraph (1)— Congress was trying to do; rather, did and before the debtor’s discharge under sec- (aa) by inserting a comma after ‘‘all debts Congress use the correct language? My tion 1228, as a result of the sale, transfer, ex- provided for by the plan’’; and change, or other disposition of any property (bb) by inserting a comma after ‘‘allowed goal, along with others at the time, used in the debtor’s farming operation— was to relieve family farmers from under section 503 of this title’’; and ‘‘(1) shall be treated as an unsecured claim (II) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘the having their reorganization plans fail arising before the date on which the petition kind’’ and all that follows and inserting ‘‘a because of huge tax liabilities to the is filed; kind specified in section 523(a) of this title, federal government. Justice Breyer ‘‘(2) shall not be entitled to priority under except as provided in section 1232(c).’’; and noted this in the dissent: ‘‘Congress section 507; (ii) in subsection (c)(2), by inserting ‘‘, ex- was concerned about the effect on the ‘‘(3) shall be provided for under a plan; and cept as provided in section 1232(c)’’ before farmer of collecting capital gains tax ‘‘(4) shall be discharged in accordance with the period at the end; and section 1228. (C) in section 1229(a)— debts that arose during, and were con- ‘‘(b) For purposes of applying sections nected with, the Chapter 12 proceedings (i) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘or’’ at the 1225(a)(4), 1228(b)(2), and 1229(b)(1) to a claim end; themselves. . . . The majority does not described in subsection (a) of this section, (ii) in paragraph (3), by striking the period deny the importance of Congress’ ob- the amount that would be paid on such claim at the end and inserting ‘‘; or’’; and jective. Rather, it feels compelled to if the estate of the debtor were liquidated in (iii) by adding at the end the following: hold that Congress put the Amendment a case under chapter 7 of this title shall be ‘‘(4) provide for the payment of a claim de- in the wrong place.’’ Hall v. United the amount that would be paid by the estate scribed in section 1232(a) that arose after the in a chapter 7 case if the claim were an unse- States, 132 S.Ct. 1882, 1897 (2012) date on which the petition was filed.’’. cured claim arising before the date on which (2) TABLE OF SECTIONS.—The table of sec- (Breyer, J., dissenting) (internal cita- the petition was filed and were not entitled tions and quotations omitted). tions for subchapter II of chapter 12 of title to priority under section 507. 11, United States Code, is amended by adding As a result of the Hall case, family ‘‘(c) For purposes of applying sections at the end the following: 523(a), 1228(a)(2), and 1228(c)(2) to a claim de- farmers facing bankruptcy now find ‘‘1232. Claim by a governmental unit based scribed in subsection (a) of this section, the themselves caught in a tough spot. The on the disposition of property claim shall not be treated as a claim of a rules have now changed and must be used in a farming operation.’’. kind specified in section 523(a)(1). corrected in order to provide certainty ‘‘(d)(1) A governmental unit may file a (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments and clarity in the law. The Family proof of claim for a claim described in sub- made by this section shall apply to any Farmer Bankruptcy Clarification Act section (a) that arises after the date on bankruptcy case that— of 2013 will provide the clarity needed which the petition is filed. (1) is pending on the date of enactment of to help family farmers. ‘‘(2) If a debtor files a tax return after the this Act and relating to which an order of discharge under section 1228 of title 11, This bill, which has been worked on filing of the petition for a period in which a claim described in subsection (a) arises, and United States Code, has not been entered; or over the past year to make sure the the claim relates to the tax return, the debt- (2) commences on or after the date of en- problem is addressed correctly, adds a or shall serve notice of the claim on the gov- actment of this Act. new section 1232 to title 11 of the ernmental unit charged with the responsi- United States Code. This new section, bility for the collection of the tax at the ad- By Mr. RISCH (for himself and along with other conforming changes dress and in the manner designated in sec- Mr. CRAPO): to the Bankruptcy Code, will provide tion 505(b)(1). Notice under this paragraph S. 1430. A bill to authorize the con- clarity to practitioners and courts as shall state that the debtor has filed a peti- tinued use of certain water diversions to how these claims are to be treated tion under this chapter, state the name and located on National Forest System location of the court in which the case under during bankruptcy. I am pleased that land in the Frank Church-River of No this chapter is pending, state the amount of Return Wilderness and the Selway-Bit- what we are introducing today, build- the claim, and include a copy of the filed tax ing from the bill we introduced last terroot Wilderness in the State of return and documentation supporting the Idaho, and for other purposes; to the Congress, is an improved product that calculation of the claim. Committee on Energy and Natural Re- can help family farmers who are facing ‘‘(3) If notice of a claim has been served on sources. hard times. The Family Farmer Bank- the governmental unit in accordance with paragraph (2), the governmental unit may Mr. RISCH. Mr. President, I rise ruptcy Clarification Act of 2013 will en- today to introduce a bill called the sure that what Congress sought to do file a proof of claim not later than 180 days after the date on which such notice was Idaho Wilderness Water Facilities Act. in 2005 actually occurs. In the wake of served. If the governmental unit has not This bill is identical to the House the Hall decision, clarification is need- filed a timely proof of the claim, the debtor version, H.R. 876, which was introduced ed to help family farmers reorganize or trustee may file proof of the claim that is and carried through the House by my successfully. consistent with the notice served under para- colleague from Idaho, Representative Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- graph (2). If a proof of claim is filed by the MIKE SIMPSON, who did yeoman’s work sent that the text of the bill be printed debtor or trustee under this paragraph, the on pursuing this and putting it to- governmental unit may not amend the proof in the RECORD. of claim. gether and shepherding it through. It There being no objection, the text of ‘‘(4) A claim filed under this subsection passed unanimously in the House. I the bill was ordered to be printed in shall be determined and shall be allowed thank him on behalf of all Idahoans for the RECORD, as follows: under subsection (a), (b), or (c) of section 502, his work on this issue.

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These today to introduce the Ka‘u Coast cheological, cultural, and recreational areas contain some of the largest and Preservation Act of 2013, a bill direct- resources, as well as its spectacular most rugged remote tracts of land in ing the National Park Service to assess viewscapes, are an important part of the lower 48 States. It is magnificent in the feasibility of designating certain Hawaii’s and our nation’s natural and its beauty—substantially better, in my coastal lands on the Ka‘u Coast of the cultural heritage. opinion, than the Alps. island of Hawaii as units of the Na- As this process evolves, the success- There are a number of water diver- tional Park System. ful preservation of this pristine land sions within the Idaho wilderness areas The National Park Service conducted will depend on the federal government that have existed since the time of this a reconnaissance survey in 2006 that working closely with local stake- legislation—since the time these wil- made a preliminary assessment of holders, seeking their input, and col- derness areas were established. Al- whether the Ka‘u Coast would meet the laborating with them to address con- though the diversions continue to National Park Service’s demanding cri- cerns as they arise. I encourage the Na- exist, the owners currently lack au- teria as a resource of national signifi- tional Park Service to continue work- thority to maintain and repair the fa- cance. The reconnaissance survey con- ing with all involved to ensure this cilities. cluded that ‘‘based upon the signifi- coastline is preserved for decades to Predating the existence of these two cance of the resources in the study come. wilderness areas, private landowners area and the current integrity and in- I believe a full feasibility study, had received permits to maintain and tact condition of these resources, a pre- which was recommended in the recon- repair water diversions that existed on liminary finding of national signifi- naissance survey, will confirm that the National Forest System lands. The cance and suitability can be con- area meets the National Park Service’s water is used for a combination of cluded.’’ The report goes on to rec- high standards as an area of national many things, including, but not lim- ommend that Congress proceed with a significance. ited to, drinking water for private cab- full resource study of the area. I urge my colleagues to join me in ins and ranches and also for generating Since the time of the initial recon- supporting this bill. electricity in some places on a very naissance report and my introduction small scale. Many of the permits have of this Act in previous Congresses, two By Mr. WYDEN (for himself and since expired, leaving those who own additional properties in the Ka‘u that Mr. MERKLEY): the water diversions without any op- deserve evaluation have come to my S. 1437. A bill to provide for the re- tions for mechanically maintaining attention: the Kahuku Coastal Prop- lease of the reversionary interest held their water systems. In some cases, erty, also known as Sands of South by the United States in certain land this lack of management threatens the Kona and Road to the Sea, and the conveyed in 1954 by the United States, environment and the watersheds in Nani Kahuku ‘Aina property adjacent acting through the Director of the Bu- which they exist. to Pohue Bay. I have added these areas reau of Land Management, to the State The Idaho Wilderness Water Facili- to the study area for the full resource of Oregon for the establishment of the ties Act will give the Secretary of Ag- study. Hermiston Agricultural Research and riculture the authority to reissue and The coastline of Ka‘u is still largely Extension Center of Oregon State Uni- issue special use authorizations to the unspoiled. The study area contains sig- versity in Hermiston, Oregon; to the owners of these diversion facilities nificant natural, geological, and ar- Committee on Energy and Natural Re- within the Frank Church and the cheological features. The northern part sources. Selway Wilderness areas for the contin- of the study area is adjacent to Hawaii Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, today I ued maintenance of their water facili- Volcanoes National Park and contains rise to introduce a bill that will give ties. The permits would only be issued a number of noteworthy geological fea- Oregon State University the flexibility if the owner could prove the facility ex- tures, including an ancient lava tube to continue its important agricultural isted prior to those lands being des- known as the Great Crack, which the work in Hermiston, Oregon. I am ignated as wilderness, the facility has National Park Service has expressed pleased to be joined on this bill with been used to deliver water to the own- interest in acquiring in the past. my colleague from Oregon, Senator er’s land since the designation, and the The study area includes both black MERKELY. I look forward to working owner had a valid water right and it and green sand beaches as well as a sig- with Senator MERKLEY, other col- would not be practical to move the fa- nificant number of endangered and leagues, and supporters of the bill to cility outside of the wilderness area. threatened species, most notably the update the federal interests in the land Undoubtedly, in exercising the discre- endangered hawksbill turtle, at least to match current needs and conditions. tion, the Secretary would ensure that half of the Hawaiian population of this The Hermiston Agricultural Re- in no way would it denigrate these wil- rare sea turtle nests within the study search & Extension Center, HAREC, derness areas. There are several dif- area, the threatened green sea turtle, provides support to one of the most ferent individuals or businesses that the highly endangered Hawaiian monk unique and important agricultural have water diversions in these wilder- seal, the endangered Hawaiian hawk, areas in the world: the Columbia Basin ness areas that meet the description I the endangered Hawaiian bat, native region of Oregon and Washington. As have given. bees, the endangered and very rare Ha- one of Oregon State University’s, OSU, Earlier this week the Senate Com- waiian orange-black damselfy, the 12 Agricultural Experiment Stations, mittee on Energy and Natural Re- largest population in the State, and a HAREC concentrates on the discovery sources held a hearing on H.R. 876. The number of native birds. Humpback and implementation of agricultural op- U.S. Forest Service appeared at that whales and spinner dolphins also fre- portunities while also providing solu- hearing and testified in support of this quent the area. The Ka‘u Coast also tions to production issues for regional bill. I look forward to working with boasts some of the best remaining ex- growers and beyond. Chairman WYDEN and Ranking Member amples of native coastal vegetation in Research at HAREC emphasizes iden- MURKOWSKI to pass this bill quickly so Hawaii. tification of new crop opportunities, as to allow for the maintenance of this The archeological resources related improved production practices that water infrastructure. to ancient Hawaiian settlements with- save money while reducing inputs, in the study area are also very impres- plant breeding and varietal evaluation By Ms. HIRONO: sive. These include dwelling complexes, of cereals and potatoes. Through this S. 1432. A bill to direct the Secretary heiau, religious shrines, walls, fishing work it has developed new lines with of the Interior to study the suitability and canoe houses or sheds, burial sites, higher nutritional value, integrated and feasibility of designating portions petroglyphs, water and salt collection pest management of insects and insect-

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In re- est Area’’ on the map entitled ‘‘Hermiston can and will strike at any moment. cent years the center provided leader- Agricultural Research and Extension Cen- This certainly hit home when the ter’’ and dated July 23, 2013, including any ship, research, and new knowledge es- improvements to, and building on, the land. northeast was struck by Hurricane sential to allow growers to diversify (2) PATENT.—The term ‘‘patent’’ means the Sandy in October of last year and when production and convert 30,000 acres of patent granted by the Director of the Bureau Moore, Oklahoma was hit by a massive commodity crops to high-value crops. of Land Management (acting on behalf of the tornado earlier this summer. With this The station has led efforts to cultivate United States) to the State, numbered 130889, in mind, we must ensure that families value-added agriculture in Morrow and and dated September 17, 1954. have the resources they need to be bet- Umatilla counties, resulting in over (3) STATE.—The term ‘‘State’’ means the ter prepared the next time disasters $50,000,000 in annual economic return. State of Oregon (acting through the Oregon strike their communities. The history of HAREC and a State Board of Higher Education on behalf of In order to give families in tornado Oregon State University). Umatilla agricultural research center prone areas more resources to protect SEC. 3. RELEASE OF REVERSIONARY INTEREST spans more than a century. The Fed- AND RESERVATION OF MINERAL lives and property, I am proud to file eral Government paved the way in the RIGHTS TO BUREAU OF LAND MAN- the Tornado Family Safety Act of 2013. development of farming and ranching AGEMENT LAND CONVEYED TO THE Representative TOM COLE from Okla- STATE OF OREGON FOR THE ESTAB- homa is filing the House companion in the Umatilla Basin. In 1954, the Bu- LISHMENT OF HERMISTON AGRICUL- reau of Land Management granted land TURAL RESEARCH AND EXTENSION bill today as well. I want to thank him to the State of Oregon on the condition CENTER. for being my partner in this effort as that the land is used for cooperative (a) RELEASE OF REVERSIONARY INTEREST his district has seen firsthand how de- agricultural experimental work. Over AND RESERVATION OF MINERAL RIGHTS.—Sub- structive these tornadoes can be to the past nearly 60 years, OSU has de- ject to subsection (b), there are released by homes and businesses. In particular, the United States without consideration— our bill would allow U.S. Small Busi- veloped a center with state-of-the-art (1) the reversionary interest retained by laboratories, irrigation technology the United States to the research center land ness Administration, SBA, disaster abilities, greenhouses, screenhouses under the patent; and home mitigation loans to go towards and research and extension faculty. (2) the reservation of mineral rights by the the construction of tornado safe rooms. HAREC now supports nearly 500,000 United States to the research center land Under current law, SBA can increase acres of irrigated agriculture. under the patent. the size of a home disaster loan by 20 Just as agriculture in the Columbia (b) CONDITION.—The release of the rever- percent of the total damage to decrease Basin has grown by leaps and bounds sionary interest under subsection (a)(1) is future disaster risk. The Small Busi- subject to the condition that the State ness Act lists out examples of mitiga- since 1954, so has the community of agrees to use any consideration received by Hermiston. This bill removes the rever- the State from the sale, lease, or other con- tion activities such as ‘‘. . . retaining sionary clause from the original land veyance of the research center land after the walls, sea walls, grading and grant while conditioning that any con- date of enactment of this Act for agricul- contouring land, relocating utilities sideration gained by OSU from the tural experimental and research work of Or- and modifying structures . . .’’ The bill sale, lease, or other use of the land be egon State University. would add safe rooms as an eligible ac- put back into agricultural experi- (c) INSTRUMENT OF RELEASE.—The Sec- tivity so homeowners would have ac- mental and research work. It gives retary of the Interior (acting through the Di- cess to these low-interest loans. It does rector of the Bureau of Land Management) not replace or duplicate other pro- OSU the flexibility to adapt to the pop- shall execute and file in the appropriate of- ulation growth and city expansion that fice a deed of release, amended deed, or other grams, but instead provides a backstop will ultimately necessitate the reloca- appropriate instrument reflecting the re- for families in disaster prone areas. tion of HAREC from inside the urban lease under subsection (a). Under guidelines from the Federal growth boundary to a more rural loca- Emergency Management Agency, tion. Without this bill, moving the sta- By Mr. REID (for Ms. LANDRIEU): FEMA, and the International Code tion would mean triggering the federal S. 1440. A bill to amend the Small Council, ICC, a safe room should with- reversionary clause and losing HAREC Business Act to allow the use of phys- stand 250 mph winds and the impact of land and all the buildings and improve- ical damage disaster loans for the con- a 15-pound plank hitting a wall at 100 ments over nearly six decades to the struction of safe rooms; to the Com- miles per hour, according to the Insur- Federal Government. I’m sponsoring mittee on Small Business and Entre- ance Institute for Business and Home this bill to ensure HAREC can continue preneurship. Safety, IBHS. Safe rooms designed to for another hundred years. Ms. LANDRIEU. Mr. President, I the FEMA and ICC standards are rec- Regional leaders and Oregon State come to the floor today to speak on an ommended for both tornadoes and hur- University support removing the bar- issue that is of great importance to my ricanes. For individual homes, a safe riers to the continued operation of the home state of Louisiana: disaster pre- room could range anywhere from $3,000 center. I express my gratitude for their paredness. As you know, along the Gulf to $12,000. work with me on this legislation. I also Coast, we keep an eye trained on the The concept for the bill came about look forward to working with Senator Gulf of Mexico during hurricane sea- after discussions with the FEMA and Merkley to advance this bill and sup- son. This is following the devastating the SBA on recent disasters. We port the agricultural heart of the re- one-two punch of Hurricanes Katrina learned that safe rooms are not allow- gional economy. and Rita of 2005 as well as Hurricanes able under FEMA preparedness grant Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- Gustav and Ike in 2008. Unfortunately, programs. Safe rooms would be consid- sent that the text of the bill be printed our region also has had to deal with ered construction and FEMA only al- in the RECORD. the economic and environmental dam- lows for limited construction under the There being no objection, the text of age from the Deepwater Horizon dis- preparedness grants for very specific the bill was ordered to be printed in aster in 2010 and more recently Hurri- items, such as communications towers, the RECORD, as follows: cane Isaac. For this reason, as Chair of as specified in the appropriations acts. S. 1437 the Senate Committee on Small Busi- Safe rooms are an eligible activity Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- ness and Entrepreneurship, ensuring under the FEMA Hazard Mitigation resentatives of the United States of America in Federal disaster programs are effective Grant Program, HMGP. States decide Congress assembled, and responsive to disaster victims is how they use their HMGP, and reim- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. one of my top priorities. While the Gulf bursing safe room construction for This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Hermiston Coast is prone to hurricanes, other homeowners could be eligible. How- Agricultural Research and Extension Center Land Conveyance Act’’. parts of the country are no strangers to ever, given the larger cost involved in SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. disaster. For example, the Midwest and reimbursing individual homeowners, In this Act: Southeast have tornadoes, California HMGP funded safe rooms are often- (1) RESEARCH CENTER LAND.—The term ‘‘re- experiences earthquakes and wildfires, times community-owned not residen- search center land’’ means the approxi- and the Northeast sees crippling snow- tial.

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However, cleanup of abandoned and inactive hard not only to improve the environment, most are typically community-owned rock mines that are a great detriment but also to ensure that our water sup- not residential since HMGP funds both to the environment and public health plies are safe and usable. This bill does single and multi-use facilities— throughout the country, but especially not address all the concerns some schools, community centers, etc. For to the West. I want to thank my col- would-be Good Samaritans may have example, according to FEMA data, out league Senator BENNET for joining me about initiating cleanup projects and I of 21 states funding safe rooms, only in this effort. am committed to continue working to four states, Oklahoma, Alabama, Mis- For over one hundred years, miners address those additional concerns, sissippi, and Arkansas, represent the and prospectors have searched for and through additional legislation and in bulk of residential safe rooms, developed valuable ‘‘hard rock’’ min- other ways. However, this bill can appproximately 21,600 of the 21,880 erals—gold, silver, copper, molyb- make a real difference, and I think it funded. denum, and others. Hard rock mining deserves approval without unnecessary But let me give you an example of has played a key role in the history of delay. how the needs for these types of struc- Colorado and other states, and the re- tures are often outpacing the resources sulting mineral wealth has been an im- By Mr. WYDEN (for himself and currently available. Following the May portant contributor to our economy Mr. ISAKSON): 20, 2013 tornado there, Moore, OK, and the development of essential prod- S. 1444. A bill to amend title XVIII of Mayor Glenn Lewis proposed a require- ucts. the Social Security Act to provide pay- ment that all new homes built in the Too often, however, the miners would ment under part A of the Medicare Pro- city include a safe room. Oklahoma abandon their work and move on, seek- gram on a reasonable cost basis for an- Governor Fallin also told the Associ- ing riches over the next mountain. The esthesia services furnished by an anes- ated Press that only 100 of the 1,752 resulting legacy of unsafe open mine thesiologist in certain rural hospitals public schools in Oklahoma have a safe shafts and acid mine drainages can be in the same manner as payments are room. In a subsequent June 9, 2013, seen throughout the country and espe- provided for anesthesia services fur- interview, Albert Ashwood, Director of cially on public lands in the West nished by anesthesiologist assistants the Oklahoma Department of Emer- where mineral development was en- and certified anesthetists in such hos- gency Management, estimated that couraged to help settle our region. pitals; to the Committee on Finance. putting safe rooms in 1,000 Oklahoma Unfortunately, many of our current Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President. I am schools, via traditional FEMA grant environmental laws designed to miti- honored to join my colleague from programs, would cost between $500 mil- gate the impact from operating hard Georgia, Senator JOHNNY ISAKSON, in lion to $1 billion alone. So in the near rock mines are of limited effectiveness introducing a bill essential to expand- future, there is likely to be less, not when applied to abandoned and inac- ing health care options for rural hos- more, Federal funding available at the tive mines. As a result, many of these pitals and beneficiaries living in rural State level for these types of residen- old mines continue to pollute streams areas, the Medicare Access to Rural tial safe rooms. Our bill would allow a and rivers and pose a risk to the health Anesthesiology Act. backstop to homeowners in the event of people who live nearby or down- As it stands today, low Medicare that other Federal/State funds are not stream. Part B anesthesia payments and low available for safe rooms for that par- The bill I am reintroducing today patient volume in rural areas makes it ticular disaster. will help address this impediment and difficult for rural hospitals to attract In closing, I believe that this com- make it easier for volunteers, who had and retain anesthesiologists. Our legis- monsense disaster reform will greatly no role in creating the problem, to help lation would take an important step benefit homeowners impacted by future clean up these sites and improve the towards leveling the playing field be- tornadoes and other disasters. environment. It does so by providing a tween urban and rural health care by Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- new permit program under the Clean ensuring that rural Medicare bene- sent that the text of the bill be printed Water Act whereby volunteers can, ficiaries have similar access to anes- in the RECORD. under an approved plan, reduce the thesia services. There being no objection, the text of water pollution flowing from an aban- Generally, Medicare pays for anes- the bill was ordered to be printed in doned mine. At the same time, volun- thesia services under the Medicare the RECORD, as follows: teers will not be exposed to the full li- Part B fee schedule, but in order to at- S. 1440 ability and ongoing responsibility pro- tract anesthesia providers to rural Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- visions of the Clean Water Act. areas, a statutory exception was cre- resentatives of the United States of America in I would be remiss not to thank the ated in the 1980s that allows eligible Congress assembled, Environmental Protection Agency for rural hospital to use Part A funds to SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. its work in addressing this issue. Most employ or contract with non-physician This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Tornado recently, EPA issued a memorandum anesthesiologist assistants, AA, or cer- Family Safety Act of 2013’’. on December 12, 2012, to reduce the tified registered nurse anesthetists, SEC. 2. USE OF PHYSICAL DAMAGE DISASTER Clean Water Act legal vulnerability CRNA. This policy however, does not LOANS. Section 7(b)(1)(A) of the Small Business faced by ‘‘Good Samaritans’’ by clari- permit eligible hospitals to use pass- Act (15 U.S.C. 636(b)(1)(A)) is amended— fying that parties who volunteer to through funds to pay anesthesiologists. (1) by striking ‘‘the Administration may clean up these abandoned sites are gen- Leaving anesthesiologists out also pre- increase’’ and inserting ‘‘the Administration erally not responsible for obtaining a vents AAs from receiving pass through may, subject to section 18(a), increase’’; and permit under the Clean Water Act both payment because AAs must have an an- (2) by striking ‘‘and modifying structures’’ during and following a successful esthesiologist on premises in order to and inserting ‘‘, and modifying structures cleanup. While this was an important practice. As a result, many folks in (including construction of a safe room or step forward, my legislation will pro- rural areas only have access to one similar storm shelter designed to protect property and occupants from tornadoes or vide binding legal protections for Good type of anesthesia provider compared other natural disasters)’’. Samaritans, allowing them to move to folks in urban areas who can easily forward—knowing the long-term cer- visit an anesthesiologist, CRNA, or an By Mr. UDALL of Colorado (for tainty of their rights—with the imper- AA. himself and Mr. BENNET): ative work of mine cleanup. Our legislation would allow eligible S. 1443. A bill to facilitate the reme- The new permits proposed in this bill rural hospitals to use ‘‘pass-through’’ diation of abandoned hardrock mines, would help address problems that have Part A funds to employ CRNAs, AAs, and for other purposes; to the Com- frustrated federal and state agencies and anesthesiologists. This common

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A string of come’ means income attributable to any cov- Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- recent incidents has demonstrated that ered passenger cruise (as defined in para- sent that the text of the bill be printed when cruise ships get into trouble, the graph (8)), including income directly or indi- rectly attributable to the carriage of pas- In the RECORD. companies rely on the resources and There being no objection, the text of assistance of the U.S. Navy and Coast sengers and any on-board or off-board activi- Guard. The industry also uses the serv- ties incidental to such covered passenger the bill was ordered to be printed in cruise.’’. the RECORD, as follows: ices of over 20 other U.S. agencies to (B) COVERED PASSENGER CRUISE.—Sub- S. 1444 the tune of millions of taxpayer dollars section (c) of section 864 of such Code is Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- every year. amended by adding at the end the following resentatives of the United States of America in The majority of cruise companies are new paragraph: Congress assembled, organized as foreign corporations, even ‘‘(8) COVERED PASSENGER CRUISE.—For pur- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. though many of their headquarters and poses of paragraph (4)(C)— This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Medicare executives are located in the United ‘‘(A) DEFINITION.— Access to Rural Anesthesiology Act of 2013’’. States. By incorporating in foreign ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘covered pas- SEC. 2. MEDICARE PART A PAYMENT FOR ANES- countries, the cruise industry enjoys a senger cruise’ means a voyage of a commer- THESIOLOGIST SERVICES IN CER- special exemption under section 883 of cial passenger cruise vessel— TAIN RURAL HOSPITALS BASED ON ‘‘(I) that extends over 1 or more nights, CRNA PASS-THROUGH RULES. the Internal Revenue Code, which pro- ‘‘(II) during which passengers embark or (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 1814 of the Social vides that certain foreign corporations disembark the vessel in the United States. Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395f) is amended by are not subject to U.S. taxes on income ‘‘(ii) EXCEPTIONS FOR CERTAIN VOYAGES.— adding at the end the following new sub- derived from the international oper- Such term shall not include any voyage— section: ation of ships, even if the source of the ‘‘(I) on any vessel owned or operated by the ‘‘Anesthesiologist Services Provided in income is in the United States. United States, a State, or any subdivision Certain Rural Hospitals Today, I am introducing two bills, S. thereof, ‘‘(m)(1) Notwithstanding any other provi- 1449 and S. 1450. The first would elimi- ‘‘(II) which occurs exclusively on the in- sion of this title, coverage and payment shall nate the section 883 special exemption land waterways of the United States, or be provided under this part for physicians’ ‘‘(III) in which a vessel in the usual course for cruise industry income derived of employment proceeds, without an inter- services that are anesthesia services fur- from passenger cruise voyages that em- nished by a physician who is an anesthesiol- vening foreign port of call from one port or ogist in a rural hospital described in para- bark or disembark passengers in the place in the United States to the same port graph (3) in the same manner as payment is United States. This income would be or place or to another port or place in the made under the exception provided in sec- treated as being U.S. sourced and effec- United States. tion 9320(k) of the Omnibus Budget Rec- tively connected with a U.S. trade or ‘‘(B) PASSENGER CRUISE VESSEL.—For pur- onciliation Act of 1986, as amended by sec- business, so it would be subject to U.S. poses of subparagraph (A)— tion 6132 of the Omnibus Budget Reconcili- taxes at the same rate as other income. ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘passenger ation Act of 1989 (42 U.S.C. 1395k note) (relat- The second bill would impose a 5 per- cruise vessel’ means any passenger vessel ing to payment on a reasonable cost, pass- cent excise tax on gross income from having berth or stateroom accommodations through basis), for certified registered nurse for at least 250 passengers. cruises where passengers embark or ‘‘(ii) EXCEPTIONS.—Such term shall not in- anesthetist services furnished by a certified disembark in the United States. Funds registered nurse anesthetist in a hospital de- clude any ferry, recreational vessel, sailing scribed in such section. generated from the excise tax will help school vessel, small passenger vessel, off- ‘‘(2) No payment shall be made under any fund a national program to make infra- shore supply vessel, or any other vessel de- other provision of this title for physicians’ structure improvements vital to the ef- termined under regulations by the Secretary services for which payment is made under ficient transportation of goods and to be excluded from the application of this this subsection. services. part. ‘‘(3) A rural hospital described in this para- For too long, the cruise industry has ‘‘(iii) DEFINITIONS.—Any term used in this graph is a hospital described in section been able to use taxpayer provided section which used in chapter 21 of title 46, 9320(k) of the Omnibus Budget Reconcili- services without actually paying for United States Code, shall have the meaning ation Act of 1986, as so amended (42 U.S.C. given such term under section 2101 of such 1395k note), except that— them. It is time the cruise industry be- title.’’. ‘‘(A) any reference in such section to a gins to pay for the services it uses. (C) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Subpara- ‘certified registered nurse anesthetist’ or Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- graph (A) of section 864(c)(4) of such Code is ‘anesthetist’ is deemed a reference to a ‘phy- sent that the text of the bills be print- amended by striking ‘‘subparagraphs (B) and sician who is an anesthesiologist’ or ‘anes- ed in the RECORD. (C)’’ and inserting ‘‘subparagraphs (B), (C), thesiologist’, respectively; and There being no objection, the text of and (D)’’. ‘‘(B) any reference to ‘January 1, 1988’ or the bills were ordered to be printed in (2) INCOME FROM SOURCES WITHIN THE ‘1987’ is deemed a reference to such date and the RECORD, as follows: UNITED STATES.—Paragraph (4) of section year as the Secretary shall specify.’’. S. 1449 887(b) of such Code is amended by adding at (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment the end the following flush sentence: Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- made by subsection (a) shall apply to serv- resentatives of the United States of America in ‘‘The preceding sentence shall not apply to ices furnished during cost reporting periods Congress assembled, with respect to any United State source beginning on or after the date of the enact- gross transportation income which is United ment of this Act. SECTION 1. TAXATION OF UNITED STATES CRUISE INDUSTRY INCOME OF NON- States cruise industry income (as defined in RESIDENT ALIENS AND FOREIGN section 864(c)((4)(C)(ii)).’’. By Mr. ROCKEFELLER: CORPORATIONS. (b) REPEAL OF EXEMPTION FROM GROSS IN- S. 1449. A bill to amend the Internal (a) UNITED STATES CRUISE INDUSTRY IN- COME FOR CERTAIN TAXPAYERS.— Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that COME TREATED AS EFFECTIVELY CONNECTED (1) NONRESIDENT ALIENS.—Paragraph (1) of income attributable to certain pas- TO THE CONDUCT OF A TRADE OR BUSINESS section 872(b) of the Internal Revenue Code senger cruise voyages beginning or end- WITHIN THE UNITED STATES.— of 1986 is amended by inserting ‘‘(other than ing in the United States shall be treat- (1) INCOME FROM SOURCES WITHOUT THE United States cruise industry income (as de- ed as effectively connected with the UNITED STATES.— fined in section 864(c)(4)(C)))’’ after ‘‘or (A) IN GENERAL.—Paragraph (4) of section ships’’. conduct of a trade or business within 864(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is (2) FOREIGN CORPORATIONS.—Paragraph (1) the United States; to the Committee amended by redesignating subparagraph (D) of section 883(a) of such Code is amended by on Finance. as subparagraph (C) and by inserting after inserting ‘‘(other than United States cruise Mr. ROCKEFELLER. Mr. President, subparagraph (C) the following new subpara- industry income (as defined in section today I am introducing comprehensive graph: 864(c)(4)(C)))’’ after ‘‘or ships’’.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:57 Aug 02, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00082 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A01AU6.068 S01AUPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with SENATE August 1, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6223 (c) INCOME TAX TREATIES.—Section 894 of ‘‘(4) UNITED STATES.—The term ‘United Tahoe is a national treasure. Her al- the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended States’ includes any possession of the United pine beauty has drawn and inspired by adding at the end the following new sub- States.’’. people for centuries: artists and poets, section: (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Subchapter John Muir and Mark Twain, and count- ‘‘(d) SPECIAL RULE FOR UNITED STATES B of chapter 36 of the Internal Revenue Code CRUISE INDUSTRY INCOME.—Notwithstanding of 1986 is amended by striking all preceding less millions the world over. subsection (a), no tax exemption or reduced section 4471 and inserting the following: As a girl, I went to Lake Tahoe to ride horses through the woods, to swim tax rate shall be permitted under any treaty ‘‘Subchapter B—Transportation by Water of the United States with respect to United in the clear blue waters and to bike ‘‘PART I—PER PASSENGER TAX States cruise industry income (as defined in around the magnificent Basin. section 864(c)(4)(C)).’’. ‘‘PART II—AD VALOREM TAX For over 16 years, representatives (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments ‘‘PART I—PER PASSENGER TAX from different ends of the political made by this section shall apply to income ‘‘Sec. 4471. Imposition of tax. spectrum have come together to Keep attributable to voyages made after the date ‘‘Sec. 4472. Definitions.’’. Tahoe Blue. of the enactment of this Act. (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments The challenges are great. Climate S. 1450 made by this section shall apply to voyages change and drought have created a per- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- made after the date of the enactment of this sistent threat from catastrophic wild- resentatives of the United States of America in Act. fire. Sedimentation and pollution Congress assembled, SEC. 2. INTERMODAL INFRASTRUCTURE TRUST SECTION 1. EXCISE TAX ON GROSS RECEIPTS DE- FUND. threaten water quality and the lake’s RIVED FROM CRUISES. (a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter A of Chapter treasured clarity. And invasive species (a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter B of chapter 98 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is threaten the economy of the region. 36 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following The time to act is now, and the fed- amended by inserting after section 4472 the new section: eral government must take a leading following: ‘‘SEC. 9512. INTERMODAL INFRASTRUCTURE role—78 percent of the land sur- ‘‘PART II—AD VALOREM TAX TRUST FUND. rounding Lake Tahoe is public land, ‘‘Sec. 4476. Imposition of tax. ‘‘(a) CREATION OF TRUST FUND.—There is primarily the Eldorado, Toiyabe and ‘‘Sec. 4477. Definitions. hereby established in the Treasury of the Tahoe National Forests. ‘‘SEC. 4476. IMPOSITION OF TAX. United States a trust fund to be known as That is why today I am reintroducing ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—In addition to any other the ‘Intermodal Infrastructure Trust Fund’, the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act of tax, there is hereby imposed a tax of 5 per- consisting of such amounts as may be appro- cent of the allocable amount with respect to priated or credited to the Intermodal Infra- 2013, which is co-sponsored by Senators any covered passenger cruise. structure Trust Fund in this section or sec- HARRY REID, DEAN HELLER and BAR- ‘‘(b) BY WHOM PAID.—The tax imposed by tion 9602(b). BARA BOXER. this section shall be paid by the person pro- ‘‘(b) TRANSFERS TO INTERMODAL INFRA- The bill would continue the Federal viding the covered passenger cruise. STRUCTURE TRUST FUND.—There are hereby commitment at Lake Tahoe by author- ‘‘SEC. 4477. DEFINITIONS. appropriated to the Intermodal Infrastruc- izing $415 million over ten years to im- ‘‘For purposes of this section— ture Trust Fund amounts equivalent to the prove water clarity, reduce the threat ‘‘(1) COVERED PASSENGER CRUISE.— taxes received in the Treasury under section of catastrophic fire, combat invasive ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘covered pas- 4471. species, and restore and protect the en- senger cruise’ means a voyage of a commer- ‘‘(c) EXPENDITURES FROM INTERMODAL IN- vironment in the Lake Tahoe Basin. cial passenger cruise vessel— FRASTRUCTURE TRUST FUND.—Amounts in the ‘‘(i) that extends over 1 or more nights, Intermodal Infrastructure Trust Fund shall Specifically, it would do the fol- ‘‘(ii) during which passengers embark or be available, as provided in appropriations lowing: disembark the vessel in the United States. Acts, for transportation improvement, in- Provide $243 million over 10 years for ‘‘(B) EXCEPTIONS FOR CERTAIN VOYAGES.— cluding— the highest priority restoration Such term shall not include any voyage— ‘‘(1) the construction or improvement of— projects, according to scientific data. ‘‘(i) on any vessel owned or operated by the ‘‘(A) passenger or freight rail lines, The legislation authorizes at least $138 United States, a State, or any subdivision ‘‘(B) highways, million for stormwater management thereof, ‘‘(C) bridges, and watershed restoration projects sci- ‘‘(ii) which occurs exclusively on the in- ‘‘(D) airports, entifically determined to be the most land waterways of the United States, or ‘‘(E) air traffic control systems, ‘‘(iii) in which a vessel in the usual course ‘‘(F) port or marine facilities, effective ways to improve water clar- of employment proceeds, without an inter- ‘‘(G) inland waterways, ity. vening foreign port of call from one port or ‘‘(H) transmission or distribution pipelines, This bill also requires prioritized place in the United States to the same port ‘‘(I) public transportation facilities or sys- ranking of environmental restoration or place or to another port or place in the tems projects and authorizes $80 million for United States. ‘‘(J) intercity passenger bus or passenger State and local agencies to implement ‘‘(2) PASSENGER CRUISE VESSEL.— rail facilities or equipment, and these projects with costs being split ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘passenger ‘‘(K) freight rail facilities or equipment, evenly between the Federal agencies cruise vessel’ means any passenger vessel— and and non-federal partners. ‘‘(i) having berth or stateroom accom- ‘‘(2) planning, preparation, or design of any Eligible projects must demonstrate modations for at least 250 passengers, and project described in paragraph (1).’’. ‘‘(ii) that is used in the business of car- (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of their cost effectiveness, stakeholder rying passengers for hire. sections for subchapter A of Chapter 98 of support, ability to leverage non-federal ‘‘(B) EXCEPTIONS.—Such term shall not in- such Code is amended by adding at the end contributions and meet environmental clude any ferry, recreational vessel, sailing the following new item: improvement goals. school vessel, small passenger vessel, off- ‘‘Sec. 9512. Intermodal Infrastructure Trust Implementation of priority projects shore supply vessel, or any other vessel de- Fund.’’. will improve water quality, forest termined under regulations by the Secretary health, air quality and fish and wildlife to be excluded from the application of this By Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself, habitat around Lake Tahoe. part. Mr. REID, Mr. HELLER, and Mrs. Authorizes $135 million over ten ‘‘(C) DEFINITIONS.—Any term used in this BOXER): section which is used in chapter 21 of title 46, years to reduce the threat of wildfire in United States Code, shall have the meaning S. 1451. A bill to provide for environ- Lake Tahoe. These funds will finance given such term under section 2101 of such mental restoration activities and for- hazardous fuels reduction projects in- title. est management activities in the Lake cluding grants to local fire agencies, ‘‘(3) ALLOCABLE AMOUNT.—The term ‘allo- Tahoe Basin, to amend title 18, United who must contribute at least 25 per- cable amount’ means— States Code, to prohibit the importa- cent of project costs. ‘‘(A) in the case in which a majority of the tion or shipment of quagga mussels, The bill also authorizes important passengers on any covered passenger cruise and for other purposes; to the Com- restoration work related to the dev- embark or disembark in the United States, mittee on Environment and Public astating 2007 Angora fire, which de- 100 percent of the gross receipts attributable to such covered passenger cruise, and Works. stroyed 242 residences and 67 commer- ‘‘(B) in any other case, 50 percent of the Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, I cial structures. Fuels treatment on gross receipts attributable to such covered rise today to again discuss the need to Washoe Tribal lands, wildfire preven- passenger cruise. restore and protect Lake Tahoe. Lake tion planning, and improvements to

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Protecting Lake Tahoe from the species. Anyone doubting that climate threat of quagga mussels and other Funds scientific research. The legis- change poses a severe threat to Lake invasive aquatic species. Protecting lation authorizes $30 million over ten Tahoe should read an alarming recent Lake Tahoe from the threat of quagga years for scientific programs and re- report by the UC Davis Tahoe Environ- mussels and other invasive aquatic spe- search which will produce information mental Research Center. cies is a major priority because of the on long-term trends in the Basin and It was written for the U.S. Forest serious threats posed to Lake Tahoe. inform the most cost-effective projects. Service by scientists who have devoted University of California, Davis and Prohibiting mining operations in the their professional careers to studying University of Nevada, Reno scientists Tahoe Basin. This legislation would Lake Tahoe. And it paints a distinctly report that they have found up to 3,000 prohibit new mining operations in the bleak picture of the future for the Asian clams per square meter at spots Basin, ensuring that the fragile water- ‘‘Jewel of the Sierra.’’ between Zephyr Point and Elk Point in shed and Lake Tahoe’s water clarity Among its findings are the Tahoe Ba- Lake Tahoe. The spreading Asian clam are not threatened by pollution from sin’s regional snowpack could decline population could put sharp shells and mining operations. by as much as 60 percent in the next rotting algae on the Lake’s beaches Increases accountability and over- century, with increased floods likely and help spread other invasive species sight. Every project funded by this leg- by 2050 and prolonged droughts by 2100. such as quagga mussels. islation will have monitoring and as- Even ‘‘under the most optimistic pro- The bill would authorize $30 million sessment to determine the most cost- jections,’’ average snowpack in the Si- for watercraft inspections and removal effective projects and best manage- erra Nevada around Tahoe will decline of existing invasive species. It would ment practices for future projects. by 40 to 60 percent by 2100, according to require all watercraft to be inspected The legislation also requires the the report. and decontaminated if they are deter- Chair of the Federal Partnership to This would likely bankrupt Tahoe’s mined to be a risk to the lake. work with the Forest Service, Environ- ski industry, threaten the water supply These invasive species threats are se- mental Protection Agency, Fish and of Reno and other communities, and rious. For example, one quagga or Wildlife Service and regional and state degrade the lake’s fabled water clarity. zebra mussel can lay 1 million eggs in agencies, to prepare an annual report It is devastating. a year. This means that a single boat to Congress detailing the status of all According to the UC Davis report, an carrying quagga could devastate the projects undertaken, including project all-out attack on pollution and sedi- lake’s biology, local infrastructure, scope, budget and justification and mentation may be the lake’s last best and the local economy. overall expenditures and accomplish- hope. The threat to Lake Tahoe cannot be ments. Geoff Schladow, director of the UC overstated. In 2007 quagga mussels This will ensure that Congress can Davis Tahoe Environmental Research were discovered in Lake Mead. In the 6 have oversight on the progress of envi- Center and one of the report’s authors, years since, there population has ronmental restoration in Lake Tahoe. noted the need to restore short-term swelled exponentially. Today there are Provides for public outreach and edu- water quality in Lake Tahoe—while more than 3 trillion. The infestation is cation. The Forest Service, Environ- there’s still time to do it. probably irreversible. mental Protection Agency, Fish and ‘‘Reducing the load of external nutri- There is good news. There is prom- Wildlife Service and Tahoe Regional ents entering the lake in the coming ising news on this front. Scientists Planning Agency will implement new decades may be the only possible miti- have begun testing a new strategy by public outreach and education pro- gation measure to reduce the impact of placing long rubber mats across the grams including encouraging Basin climate change on lake clarity . . . ,’’ bottom of Lake Tahoe to cut off the residents and visitors to implement de- the report said. oxygen to the Asian clams. Early re- fensible space, conducting best man- Without such an effort, the ‘‘internal search suggests that these mats were agement practices for water quality loading of nutrients’’ could fundamen- very effective at killing the clams. We and preventing the introduction and tally change the lake and fuel algal continue to learn from this important proliferation of invasive species. In ad- growth, creating a downward spiral in research about how best to manage dition, the legislation requires signage water quality and clarity. invasive species. on federally financed projects to im- Water clarity is one of the central We can fight off these invaders. But prove public awareness of restoration problems the legislation would address. it will require drive and imagination efforts. Pollution and sedimentation have and the help authorized within this Allows for increased efficiency in the threatened Lake Tahoe’s water clarity bill. management of public land. Under this for years now. In 1968, the first year UC Supports reintroduction of the legislation, the Forest Service would Davis scientists made measurements Lahontan Cutthroat Trout. The legis- have increased flexibility to exchange using a device called a Secchi disk, lation authorizes $20 million over 10 land with state agencies which will clarity was measured at an average years for the Lahontan Cutthroat allow for more cost-efficient manage- depth of 102.4 feet. Clarity declined Trout Recovery Plan. The Lahontan ment of public land. There is currently over the next three decades, hitting a Cutthroat Trout is an iconic species a checkerboard pattern of ownership in low of 64 feet in 1997. that has an important historic legacy some areas of the Basin. There has been some improvement in in Lake Tahoe. Under this new authority, the Forest this decade. Last year scientists re- When John C. Fremont first explored Service could exchange land with the corded average clarity at 75.3 feet—the the Truckee River in January of 1844, California Tahoe Conservancy and the clearest readings in a decade. But it is he called it the Salmon Trout River be- California Department of Parks and a fragile gain. Sedimentation and cause he found the Pyramid Lake Recreation of approximately equal stormwater runoff pose a persistent Lahontan Cutthroat Trout. The trout value without going through a lengthy threat. relied on the Truckee River and its process to assess the land. Climate change has already made tributaries for their spawning runs in For example, if there are several itself apparent at Lake Tahoe. It spring, traveling up the entire river’s plots of Forest Service land that sur- makes the basin dry and tinder-hot, length as far as Lake Tahoe and round or are adjacent to Tahoe Conser- raising the risks of catastrophic wild- Donner Lake, where they used the cool, vancy or California State Parks land, fire. Daily air temperatures have in- pristine waters and clean gravel beds the state could transfer that land to creased 4 degrees since 1911. Snow has

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That trogen that support the growth of algae and ‘‘(17) the Assistant Secretary of the Army means the cyclical deep-water mixing invasive plants, continue to flow into the for Civil Works was an original signatory in of the lake’s waters will occur less fre- lake from stormwater runoff from developed 1997 to the Agreement of Federal Depart- quently, and this could significantly areas, roads, turf, other disturbed land, and ments on Protection of the Environment and disrupt Lake Tahoe’s ecosystem. streams; Economic Health of the Lake Tahoe Basin; This legislation is intended to ad- ‘‘(9) the destruction and alteration of wet- ‘‘(18) the Chief of Engineers, under direc- land, wet meadows, and stream zone habitat tion from the Assistant Secretary of the dress these problems. have compromised the natural capacity of Army for Civil Works, has continued to be a Last year, the Senate Environment the watershed to filter sediment, nutrients, significant contributor to Lake Tahoe Basin and Public Works Committee reported and pollutants before reaching Lake Tahoe; out the bill favorably, but there was ‘‘(10) approximately 25 percent of the trees restoration, including— not enough time for a floor vote. It is in the Lake Tahoe Basin are either dead or ‘‘(A) stream and wetland restoration; dying; ‘‘(B) urban stormwater conveyance and my hope that this legislation can move treatment; and through committee quickly and be ‘‘(11) forests in the Tahoe Basin suffer from over a century of fire suppression and peri- ‘‘(C) programmatic technical assistance; passed later this year. odic drought, which have resulted in— ‘‘(19) at the Lake Tahoe Presidential A lot of good work has been done. ‘‘(A) high tree density and mortality; Forum in 1997, the President renewed the But there’s a lot more work to do, and ‘‘(B) the loss of biological diversity; and commitment of the Federal Government to time is running out. ‘‘(C) a large quantity of combustible forest Lake Tahoe by— Mark Twain called Lake Tahoe ‘‘the fuels, which significantly increases the ‘‘(A) committing to increased Federal re- fairest picture the whole world af- threat of catastrophic fire and insect infesta- sources for environmental restoration at fords.’’ We must not be the generation tion; Lake Tahoe; and who lets this picture fall into ruin. We ‘‘(12) the establishment of several aquatic ‘‘(B) establishing the Federal Interagency and terrestrial invasive species (including Partnership and Federal Advisory Com- must rise to the challenge, and do all perennial pepperweed, milfoil, and Asian mittee to consult on natural resources issues we can to preserve this ‘‘noble sheet of clam) threatens the ecosystem of the Lake concerning the Lake Tahoe Basin; water.’’ Tahoe Basin; ‘‘(20) at the 2011 and 2012 Lake Tahoe Fo- Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- ‘‘(13) there is an ongoing threat to the rums, Senator Reid, Senator Feinstein, Sen- sent that the text of the bill be printed Lake Tahoe Basin of the introduction and es- ator Heller, Senator Ensign, Governor Gib- in the RECORD. tablishment of other invasive species (such bons, Governor Sandoval, and Governor There being no objection, the text of as yellow starthistle, New Zealand mud Brown— the bill was ordered to be printed in snail, and quagga mussel); ‘‘(A) renewed their commitment to Lake ‘‘(14) the report prepared by the University Tahoe; and the RECORD, as follows: of California, Davis, entitled the ‘State of ‘‘(B) expressed their desire to fund the Fed- S. 1451 the Lake Report’, found that conditions in eral and State shares of the Environmental the Lake Tahoe Basin had changed, includ- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Improvement Program through 2022; resentatives of the United States of America in ing— ‘‘(A) the average surface water tempera- ‘‘(21) since 1997, the Federal Government, Congress assembled, the States of California and Nevada, units of SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. ture of Lake Tahoe has risen by more than 1.2 degrees Fahrenheit in the past 43 years; local government, and the private sector This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Lake Tahoe have contributed more than $1,620,000,000 to Restoration Act of 2013’’. ‘‘(B) since 1910, the percent of precipitation that has fallen as snow in the Lake Tahoe the Lake Tahoe Basin, including— SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES. Basin decreased from 51 percent to 35.5 per- ‘‘(A) $521,100,000 from the Federal Govern- The Lake Tahoe Restoration Act (Public cent; and ment; Law 106–506; 114 Stat. 2351) is amended by ‘‘(C) daily air temperatures have increased ‘‘(B) $636,200,000 from the State of Cali- striking section 2 and inserting the fol- by more than 4 degrees Fahrenheit and the fornia; lowing: trend in daily maximum temperature has ‘‘(C) $101,400,000 from the State of Nevada; ‘‘SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES. risen by approximately 2 degrees Fahrenheit; ‘‘(D) $68,200,000 from units of local govern- ‘‘(a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds that— ‘‘(15) 75 percent of the land in the Lake ment; and ‘‘(1) Lake Tahoe— Tahoe Basin is owned by the Federal Govern- ‘‘(E) $299,600,000 from private interests; ‘‘(A) is 1 of the largest, deepest, and clear- ment, which makes it a Federal responsi- ‘‘(22) significant additional investment est lakes in the world; bility to restore environmental health to the from Federal, State, local, and private ‘‘(B) has a cobalt blue color, a biologically Basin; sources is necessary— diverse alpine setting, and remarkable water ‘‘(16) the Federal Government has a long ‘‘(A) to restore and sustain the environ- clarity; and history of environmental preservation at mental health of the Lake Tahoe Basin; ‘‘(C) is recognized nationally and world- Lake Tahoe, including— ‘‘(B) to adapt to the impacts of changing wide as a natural resource of special signifi- ‘‘(A) congressional consent to the estab- water temperature and precipitation; and cance; lishment of the Tahoe Regional Planning ‘‘(C) to protect the Lake Tahoe Basin from ‘‘(2) in addition to being a scenic and eco- Agency with— the introduction and establishment of logical treasure, the Lake Tahoe Basin is 1 of ‘‘(i) the enactment in 1969 of Public Law invasive species; and the outstanding recreational resources of the 91–148 (83 Stat. 360); and ‘‘(23) the Secretary has indicated that the United States, which— ‘‘(ii) the enactment in 1980 of Public Law Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit has the ‘‘(A) offers skiing, water sports, biking, 96–551 (94 Stat. 3233); capacity for at least $10,000,000 for the Fire camping, and hiking to millions of visitors ‘‘(B) the establishment of the Lake Tahoe Risk Reduction and Forest Management Pro- each year; and Basin Management Unit in 1973; gram. ‘‘(B) contributes significantly to the econo- ‘‘(C) the enactment of Public Law 96–586 (94 mies of California, Nevada, and the United Stat. 3381) in 1980 to provide for the acquisi- ‘‘(b) PURPOSES.—The purposes of this Act States; tion of environmentally sensitive land and are— ‘‘(3) the economy in the Lake Tahoe Basin erosion control grants in the Lake Tahoe ‘‘(1) to enable the Chief of the Forest Serv- is dependent on the protection and restora- Basin; ice, the Director of the United States Fish tion of the natural beauty and recreation op- ‘‘(D) the enactment of sections 341 and 342 and Wildlife Service, and the Administrator portunities in the area; of the Department of the Interior and Re- of the Environmental Protection Agency, in ‘‘(4) the Lake Tahoe Basin continues to be lated Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004 cooperation with the Planning Agency and threatened by the impacts of land use and (Public Law 108–108; 117 Stat. 1317), which the States of California and Nevada, to fund, transportation patterns developed in the last amended the Southern Nevada Public Land plan, and implement significant new envi- century that damage the fragile watershed of Management Act of 1998 (Public Law 105–263; ronmental restoration activities and forest the Basin; 112 Stat. 2346) to provide payments for the management activities to address in the ‘‘(5) the water clarity of Lake Tahoe de- environmental restoration projects under Lake Tahoe Basin the issues described in clined from a visibility level of 105 feet in this Act; and paragraphs (4) through (14) of subsection (a); 1967 to only 70 feet in 2008; ‘‘(E) the enactment of section 382 of the ‘‘(2) to ensure that Federal, State, local, ‘‘(6) the rate of decline in water clarity of Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006 (Pub- regional, tribal, and private entities con- Lake Tahoe has decreased in recent years; lic Law 109–432; 120 Stat. 3045), which amend- tinue to work together to manage land in

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the Lake Tahoe Basin and to coordinate on ‘‘(ii) ‘USFS-CA Land Exchange/West ‘‘(1) COORDINATION.— other activities in a manner that supports Shore’; and ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—In conducting forest achievement and maintenance of— ‘‘(iii) ‘USFS-CA Land Exchange/South management activities in the Lake Tahoe ‘‘(A) the environmental threshold carrying Shore’; and Basin Management Unit, the Secretary shall, capacities for the region; and ‘‘(B) dated April 12, 2013, and on file and as appropriate, coordinate with the Adminis- ‘‘(B) other applicable environmental stand- available for public inspection in the appro- trator and State and local agencies and orga- ards and objectives; priate offices of— nizations, including local fire departments ‘‘(3) to support local governments in efforts ‘‘(i) the Forest Service; and volunteer groups. related to environmental restoration, ‘‘(ii) the California Tahoe Conservancy; ‘‘(B) GOALS.—The coordination of activi- stormwater pollution control, fire risk re- and ties under subparagraph (A) should aim to duction, and forest management activities; ‘‘(iii) the California Department of Parks increase efficiencies and maximize the com- and and Recreation. patibility of management practices across ‘‘(4) to ensure that agency and science ‘‘(11) NATIONAL WILDLAND FIRE CODE.—The public property boundaries. community representatives in the Lake term ‘national wildland fire code’ means— ‘‘(2) MULTIPLE BENEFITS.— Tahoe Basin work together— ‘‘(A) the most recent publication of the Na- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—In conducting forest ‘‘(A) to develop and implement a plan for tional Fire Protection Association codes management activities in the Lake Tahoe integrated monitoring, assessment, and ap- numbered 1141, 1142, 1143, and 1144; Basin Management Unit, the Secretary shall plied research to evaluate the effectiveness ‘‘(B) the most recent publication of the conduct the activities in a manner that— of the Environmental Improvement Pro- International Wildland-Urban Interface Code ‘‘(i) except as provided in subparagraph (B), gram; and of the International Code Council; or attains multiple ecosystem benefits, includ- ‘‘(B) to provide objective information as a ‘‘(C) any other code that the Secretary de- ing— basis for ongoing decisionmaking, with an termines provides the same, or better, stand- ‘‘(I) reducing forest fuels; emphasis on decisionmaking relating to pub- ards for protection against wildland fire as a ‘‘(II) maintaining or restoring biological lic and private land use and resource man- code described in subparagraph (A) or (B). diversity; agement in the Basin.’’. ‘‘(12) PLANNING AGENCY.—The term ‘Plan- ‘‘(III) improving wetland and water qual- ning Agency’ means the Tahoe Regional SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. ity, including in Stream Environment Zones; Planning Agency established under Public The Lake Tahoe Restoration Act (Public and Law 91–148 (83 Stat. 360) and Public Law 96– Law 106–506; 114 Stat. 2351) is amended by ‘‘(IV) increasing resilience to changing 551 (94 Stat. 3233). striking section 3 and inserting the fol- water temperature and precipitation; and ‘‘(13) PRIORITY LIST.—The term ‘Priority lowing: ‘‘(ii) helps achieve and maintain the envi- List’ means the environmental restoration ‘‘SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. ronmental threshold carrying capacities es- priority list developed under section 8. tablished by the Planning Agency. ‘‘In this Act: ‘‘(14) SECRETARY.—The term ‘Secretary’ ‘‘(1) ADMINISTRATOR.—The term ‘Adminis- ‘‘(B) EXCEPTION.—Notwithstanding clause means the Secretary of Agriculture, acting (A)(i), the attainment of multiple ecosystem trator’ means the Administrator of the Envi- through the Chief of the Forest Service. ronmental Protection Agency. benefits shall not be required if the Sec- ‘‘(15) STREAM ENVIRONMENT ZONE.—The retary determines that management for mul- ‘‘(2) ASSISTANT SECRETARY.—The term ‘As- term ‘Stream Environment Zone’ means an sistant Secretary’ means the Assistant Sec- tiple ecosystem benefits would excessively area that generally owes the biological and increase the cost of a project in relation to retary of the Army for Civil Works. physical characteristics of the area to the ‘‘(3) CHAIR.—The term ‘Chair’ means the the additional ecosystem benefits gained presence of surface water or groundwater. from the management activity. Chair of the Federal Partnership. ‘‘(16) TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD.—The ‘‘(4) COMPACT.—The term ‘Compact’ means ‘‘(3) GROUND DISTURBANCE.—Consistent term ‘total maximum daily load’ means the with applicable Federal law and Lake Tahoe the Tahoe Regional Planning Compact in- total maximum daily load allocations adopt- cluded in the first section of Public Law 96– Basin Management Unit land and resource ed under section 303(d) of the Federal Water management plan direction, the Secretary 551 (94 Stat. 3233). Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1313(d)). ‘‘(5) DIRECTORS.—The term ‘Directors’ shall— ‘‘(17) WATERCRAFT.—The term ‘watercraft’ ‘‘(A) establish post-project ground condi- means— means motorized and non-motorized ‘‘(A) the Director of the United States Fish tion criteria for ground disturbance caused watercraft, including boats, seaplanes, per- by forest management activities; and and Wildlife Service; and sonal watercraft, kayaks, and canoes.’’. ‘‘(B) the Director of the United States Geo- ‘‘(B) provide for monitoring to ascertain SEC. 4. ADMINISTRATION OF THE LAKE TAHOE the attainment of the post-project condi- logical Survey. BASIN MANAGEMENT UNIT. tions. ‘‘(6) ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT PRO- Section 4 of the Lake Tahoe Restoration GRAM.—The term ‘Environmental Improve- Act (Public Law 106–506; 114 Stat. 2353) is ‘‘(e) WITHDRAWAL OF FEDERAL LAND.— ment Program’ means— amended— ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to valid existing ‘‘(A) the Environmental Improvement Pro- (1) in subsection (b)(3), by striking ‘‘basin’’ rights and paragraph (2), the Federal land lo- gram adopted by the Planning Agency; and and inserting ‘‘Basin’’; and cated in the Lake Tahoe Basin Management ‘‘(B) any amendments to the Program. (2) by adding at the end the following: Unit is withdrawn from— ‘‘(7) ENVIRONMENTAL THRESHOLD CARRYING ‘‘(c) TRANSIT.— ‘‘(A) all forms of entry, appropriation, or CAPACITY.—The term ‘environmental thresh- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Lake Tahoe Basin disposal under the public land laws; old carrying capacity’ has the meaning given Management Unit shall, consistent with the ‘‘(B) location, entry, and patent under the the term in article II of the compact. regional transportation plan adopted by the mining laws; and ‘‘(8) FEDERAL PARTNERSHIP.—The term Planning Agency, manage vehicular parking ‘‘(C) disposition under all laws relating to ‘Federal Partnership’ means the Lake Tahoe and traffic in the Lake Tahoe Basin Manage- mineral and geothermal leasing. Federal Interagency Partnership established ment Unit, with priority given— ‘‘(2) EXCEPTIONS.—A conveyance of land by Executive Order 13957 (62 Fed. Reg. 41249) ‘‘(A) to improving public access to the shall be exempt from withdrawal under this (or a successor Executive order). Lake Tahoe Basin, including the subsection if carried out under— ‘‘(9) FOREST MANAGEMENT ACTIVITY.—The prioritization of alternatives to the private ‘‘(A) the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act (Pub- term ‘forest management activity’ in- automobile, consistent with the require- lic Law 106–506; 114 Stat. 2351); or cludes— ments of the Compact; ‘‘(B) the Santini-Burton Act (Public Law ‘‘(A) prescribed burning for ecosystem ‘‘(B) to coordinating with the Nevada De- 96–586; 94 Stat. 3381). health and hazardous fuels reduction; partment of Transportation, Caltrans, State ‘‘(f) ENVIRONMENTAL THRESHOLD CARRYING ‘‘(B) mechanical and minimum tool treat- parks, and other entities along Nevada High- CAPACITY.—The Lake Tahoe Basin Manage- ment; way 28 and California Highway 89; and ment Unit shall support the attainment of ‘‘(C) road decommissioning or reconstruc- ‘‘(C) to providing support and assistance to the environmental threshold carrying capac- tion; local public transit systems in the manage- ities. ‘‘(D) stream environment zone restoration ment and operations of activities under this ‘‘(g) COOPERATIVE AUTHORITIES.—During and other watershed and wildlife habitat en- subsection. the 4 fiscal years following the date of enact- hancements; ‘‘(2) NATIONAL FOREST TRANSIT PROGRAM.— ment of the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act of ‘‘(E) nonnative invasive species manage- Consistent with the support and assistance 2013, the Secretary, in conjunction with land ment; and provided under paragraph (1)(C), the Sec- adjustment projects or programs, may enter ‘‘(F) other activities consistent with For- retary, in consultation with the Secretary of into contracts and cooperative agreements est Service practices, as the Secretary deter- Transportation, may enter into a contract, with States, units of local government, and mines to be appropriate. cooperative agreement, interagency agree- other public and private entities to provide ‘‘(10) MAPS.—The term ‘Maps’ means the ment, or other agreement with the Depart- for fuel reduction, erosion control, reforest- maps— ment of Transportation to secure operating ation, Stream Environment Zone restora- ‘‘(A) entitled— and capital funds from the National Forest tion, and similar management activities on ‘‘(i) ‘LTRA USFS-CA Land Exchange/North Transit Program. Federal land and non-Federal land within Shore’; ‘‘(d) FOREST MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES.— the projects or programs.’’.

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CONSULTATION. codes to implement the applicable portion of made available under section 17(a), $5,000,000 ‘‘In carrying out this Act, the Secretary, the 10-year plan described in clause (i). shall be made available to the Secretary to the Administrator, and the Directors shall, ‘‘(iii) Biomass projects, including feasi- carry out sections 12, 13, and 14. as appropriate and in a timely manner, con- bility assessments and transportation of ma- ‘‘(B) PLANNING AGENCY.—Of the amounts sult with the heads of the Washoe Tribe, ap- terials. described in subparagraph (A), not less than plicable Federal, State, regional, and local ‘‘(iv) Angora Fire Restoration projects 50 percent shall be made available to the governmental agencies, and the Lake Tahoe under the jurisdiction of the Secretary. Planning Agency to carry out the program Federal Advisory Committee.’’. ‘‘(v) Washoe Tribe projects on tribal lands oversight, coordination, and outreach activi- SEC. 6. AUTHORIZED PROJECTS. within the Lake Tahoe Basin. ties established under sections 12, 13, and 14. The Lake Tahoe Restoration Act (Public ‘‘(vi) Development of an updated Lake ‘‘(8) LAND CONVEYANCE.— Law 106–506; 114 Stat. 2351) is amended by Tahoe Basin multijurisdictional fuel reduc- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Of the amount made striking section 6 and inserting the fol- tion and wildfire prevention strategy, con- available under section 17(a), $2,000,000 shall lowing: sistent with section 4(d). be made available to the Secretary to carry ‘‘SEC. 6. AUTHORIZED PROJECTS. ‘‘(vii) Development of updated community out the activities under section 3(b)(2) of ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, the As- wildfire protection plans by local fire dis- Public Law 96–586 (94 Stat. 3384) (commonly sistant Secretary, the Directors, and the Ad- tricts. known as the ‘Santini-Burton Act’). ministrator, in coordination with the Plan- ‘‘(B) OTHER FUNDS.—Of the amounts avail- ning Agency and the States of California and ‘‘(viii) Municipal water infrastructure that significantly improves the firefighting capa- able to the Secretary under subparagraph Nevada, may carry out or provide financial (A), not less than 50 percent shall be pro- assistance to any project or program that— bility of local government within the Lake Tahoe Basin. vided to the California Tahoe Conservancy to ‘‘(1) is described in subsection (d); facilitate the conveyance of land described ‘‘(B) MINIMUM ALLOCATION.—Of the ‘‘(2) is included in the Priority List under in section 3(b)(2) of Public Law 96–586 (94 section 8; and amounts made available to the Secretary to carry out subparagraph (A), at least Stat. 3384) (commonly known as the ‘‘(3) furthers the purposes of the Environ- ‘Santini-Burton Act’).’’. mental Improvement Program if the project $80,000,000 shall be used by the Secretary for projects under subparagraph (A)(i). SEC. 7. ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION PRI- has been subject to environmental review ORITY LIST. ‘‘(C) PRIORITY.—Units of local government and approval, respectively, as required under The Lake Tahoe Restoration Act (Public that have dedicated funding for inspections Federal law, article 7 of the Compact, and Law 106–506; 114 Stat. 2351) is amended— and enforcement of defensible space regula- State law, as applicable. (1) by striking sections 8 and 9; tions shall be given priority for amounts pro- ‘‘(b) RESTRICTION.—The Administrator (2) by redesignating sections 10, 11, and 12 vided under this paragraph. shall use not more than 3 percent of the as sections 15, 16, and 17, respectively; and ‘‘(D) COST-SHARING REQUIREMENTS.— funds provided under subsection (a) for ad- (3) by inserting after section 7 the fol- ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—As a condition on the re- ministering the projects or programs de- lowing: scribed in paragraphs (1) and (2) of sub- ceipt of funds, communities or local fire dis- tricts that receive funds under this para- ‘‘SEC. 8. ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION PRI- section (d). ORITY LIST. graph shall provide a 25 percent match. ‘‘(c) MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT.—All ‘‘(a) DEADLINE.—Not later than February 15 projects authorized under subsection (d) ‘‘(ii) FORM OF NON-FEDERAL SHARE.— of the year after the date of enactment of shall— ‘‘(I) IN GENERAL.—The non-Federal share the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act of 2013, the ‘‘(1) include funds for monitoring and as- required under clause (i) may be in the form Chair, in consultation with the Secretary, sessment of the results and effectiveness at of cash contributions or in-kind contribu- the Administrator, the Directors, the Plan- the project and program level consistent tions, including providing labor, equipment, ning Agency, the States of California and with the program developed under section 11; supplies, space, and other operational needs. Nevada, the Federal Partnership, the Washoe and ‘‘(II) CREDIT FOR CERTAIN DEDICATED FUND- Tribe, the Lake Tahoe Federal Advisory ‘‘(2) use the integrated multiagency per- ING.—There shall be credited toward the non- Committee, and the Tahoe Science Consor- formance measures established under section Federal share required under clause (i) any tium shall submit to Congress a prioritized 13. dedicated funding of the communities or list of all Environmental Improvement Pro- ‘‘(d) DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES.— local fire districts for a fuels reduction man- gram projects for the Lake Tahoe Basin for ‘‘(1) STORMWATER MANAGEMENT, EROSION agement program, defensible space inspec- each program category described in section CONTROL, AND TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD IM- tions, or dooryard chipping. 6(d). PLEMENTATION.—Of the amounts made avail- ‘‘(III) DOCUMENTATION.—Communities and ‘‘(b) CRITERIA.— able under section 17(a), $75,000,000 shall be local fire districts shall— ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The priority of projects made available— ‘‘(aa) maintain a record of in-kind con- included in the Priority List shall be based ‘‘(A) to the Secretary or the Administrator tributions that describes— on the best available science and the fol- for the Federal share of stormwater manage- ‘‘(AA) the monetary value of the in-kind lowing criteria: ment and related projects and programs con- contributions; and ‘‘(A) The 5-year threshold carrying capac- sistent with the adopted Total Maximum ‘‘(BB) the manner in which the in-kind ity evaluation. Daily Load and near-shore water quality contributions assist in accomplishing project ‘‘(B) The ability to measure progress or goals; and goals and objectives; and success of the project. ‘‘(B) for grants by the Secretary and the ‘‘(bb) document in all requests for Federal ‘‘(C) The potential to significantly con- Administrator to carry out the projects and funding, and include in the total project tribute to the achievement and maintenance programs described in subparagraph (A). budget, evidence of the commitment to pro- of the environmental threshold carrying ca- ‘‘(2) STREAM ENVIRONMENT ZONE AND WATER- vide the non-Federal share through in-kind pacities identified in the Compact for— SHED RESTORATION.—Of the amounts made contributions. ‘‘(i) air quality; available under section 17(a), $38,000,000 shall ‘‘(4) INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT.—Of the ‘‘(ii) fisheries; be made available— amounts to be made available under section ‘‘(iii) noise; ‘‘(A) to the Secretary or the Assistant Sec- 17(a), $30,000,000 shall be made available to ‘‘(iv) recreation; retary for the Federal share of the Upper the Director of the United States Fish and ‘‘(v) scenic resources; Truckee River restoration projects and other Wildlife Service for the Aquatic Invasive ‘‘(vi) soil conservation; watershed restoration projects identified in Species Program and the watercraft inspec- ‘‘(vii) forest health; the priority list established under section 8; tions described in section 9. ‘‘(viii) water quality; and and ‘‘(5) SPECIAL STATUS SPECIES MANAGE- ‘‘(ix) wildlife. ‘‘(B) for grants by the Administrator to MENT.—Of the amounts to be made available ‘‘(D) The ability of a project to provide carry out the projects described in subpara- under section 17(a), $20,000,000 shall be made multiple benefits. graph (A). available to the Director of the United ‘‘(E) The ability of a project to leverage ‘‘(3) FIRE RISK REDUCTION AND FOREST MAN- States Fish and Wildlife Service for the non-Federal contributions. AGEMENT.— Lahontan Cutthroat Trout Recovery Pro- ‘‘(F) Stakeholder support for the project. ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Of the amounts made gram. ‘‘(G) The justification of Federal interest. available under section 17(a), $135,000,000 ‘‘(6) LAKE TAHOE BASIN SCIENCE PROGRAM.— ‘‘(H) Agency priority. shall be made available to the Secretary to Of the amounts to be made available under ‘‘(I) Agency capacity. carry out, including by making grants, the section 17(a), $30,000,000 shall be made avail- ‘‘(J) Cost-effectiveness. following projects: able to the Chief of the Forest Service to de- ‘‘(K) Federal funding history. ‘‘(i) Projects identified as part of the Lake velop and implement, in coordination with ‘‘(2) SECONDARY FACTORS.—In addition to Tahoe Basin Multi-Jurisdictional Fuel Re- the Tahoe Science Consortium, the Lake the criteria under paragraph (1), the Chair

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shall, as the Chair determines to be appro- ‘‘(g) LIMITATION.—The strategies and cri- ‘‘(B) the evaluation of standards and priate, give preference to projects in the Pri- teria under subsections (a) and (b), respec- benchmarks; ority List that benefit existing neighbor- tively, may be modified if the Secretary of ‘‘(3) conducts applied research, pro- hoods in the Basin that are at or below re- the Interior, in a nondelegable capacity and grammatic technical assessments, scientific gional median income levels, based on the in consultation with the Planning Agency data management, analysis, and reporting most recent census data available. and State governments, issues a determina- related to key management questions; ‘‘(c) REVISIONS.— tion that alternative measures will be no ‘‘(4) develops new tools and information to ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Priority List sub- less effective at preventing introduction of support objective assessments of land use mitted under subsection (b) shall be re- aquatic invasive species into Lake Tahoe and resource conditions; vised— than the strategies and criteria. ‘‘(5) provides scientific and technical sup- ‘‘(A) every 2 years; or ‘‘(h) SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY.—The au- port to the Federal Government and State ‘‘(B) on a finding of compelling need under thority under this section is supplemental to and local governments in— paragraph (2). all actions taken by non-Federal regulatory ‘‘(A) reducing stormwater runoff, air depo- ‘‘(2) FINDING OF COMPELLING NEED.— authorities. sition, and other pollutants that contribute ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—If the Secretary, the Ad- ‘‘(i) SAVINGS CLAUSE.—Nothing in this title to the loss of lake clarity; and ministrator, or the Director of the United shall be construed as restricting, affecting, ‘‘(B) the development and implementation States Fish and Wildlife Service makes a or amending any other law or the authority of an integrated stormwater monitoring and finding of compelling need justifying a pri- of any department, instrumentality, or agen- assessment program; ority shift and the finding is approved by the cy of the United States, or any State or po- ‘‘(6) establishes and maintains independent Secretary, the Executive Director of the litical subdivision thereof, respecting the peer review processes— Planning Agency, the California Natural Re- control of invasive species. ‘‘(A) to evaluate the Environmental Im- sources Secretary, and the Director of the ‘‘SEC. 10. CORPS OF ENGINEERS; INTERAGENCY provement Program; and Nevada Department of Conservation, the Pri- AGREEMENTS. ‘‘(B) to assess the technical adequacy and ority List shall be revised in accordance with ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Assistant Secretary scientific consistency of central environ- this subsection. may enter into interagency agreements with mental documents, such as the 5-year ‘‘(B) INCLUSIONS.—A finding of compelling non-Federal interests in the Lake Tahoe threshold review; and need includes— Basin to use Lake Tahoe Partnership-Mis- ‘‘(7) provides scientific and technical sup- ‘‘(i) major scientific findings; cellaneous General Investigations funds to port for the development of appropriate man- ‘‘(ii) results from the threshold evaluation provide programmatic technical assistance agement strategies to accommodate chang- of the Planning Agency; for the Environmental Improvement Pro- ing water temperature and precipitation in ‘‘(iii) emerging environmental threats; and gram. the Lake Tahoe Basin. ‘‘(iv) rare opportunities for land acquisi- ‘‘(b) LOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENTS.— ‘‘SEC. 12. PUBLIC OUTREACH AND EDUCATION. tion. ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Before providing tech- ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, the Ad- ‘‘(d) FUNDING.—Of the amount made avail- nical assistance under this section, the As- ministrator, and the Directors will coordi- able under section 17(a), $80,000,000 shall be sistant Secretary shall enter into a local co- nate with the Planning Agency to conduct made available to the Secretary to carry out operation agreement with a non-Federal in- public education and outreach programs, in- this section. terest to provide for the technical assist- cluding encouraging— ‘‘SEC. 9. AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES PREVEN- ance. ‘‘(1) owners of land and residences in the TION. ‘‘(2) COMPONENTS.—The agreement entered Lake Tahoe Basin— ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Director of the into under paragraph (1) shall— ‘‘(A) to implement defensible space; and United States Fish and Wildlife Service, in ‘‘(A) describe the nature of the technical ‘‘(B) to conduct best management practices coordination with the Planning Agency, the assistance; for water quality; and California Department of Fish and Game, ‘‘(B) describe any legal and institutional ‘‘(2) owners of land and residences in the and the Nevada Department of Wildlife, shall structures necessary to ensure the effective Lake Tahoe Basin and visitors to the Lake deploy strategies consistent with the Lake long-term viability of the end products by Tahoe Basin, to help prevent the introduc- Tahoe Aquatic Invasive Species Management the non-Federal interest; and tion and proliferation of invasive species as Plan to prevent the introduction of aquatic ‘‘(C) include cost-sharing provisions in ac- part of the private share investment in the invasive species into the Lake Tahoe Basin. cordance with paragraph (3). Environmental Improvement Program. ‘‘(b) CRITERIA.—The strategies referred to ‘‘(3) FEDERAL SHARE.— ‘‘(b) SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL GUIDANCE.— in subsection (a) shall provide that— ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Federal share of The Director of the United States Geological ‘‘(1) combined inspection and decontamina- project costs under each local cooperation Survey shall provide scientific and technical tion stations be established and operated at agreement under this subsection shall be 65 guidance to public outreach and education not less than 2 locations in the Lake Tahoe percent. programs conducted under this section. Basin; and ‘‘(B) FORM.—The Federal share may be in ‘‘(c) REQUIRED COORDINATION.—Public out- ‘‘(2) watercraft not be allowed to launch in the form of reimbursements of project costs. reach and education programs for aquatic waters of the Lake Tahoe Basin if the ‘‘(C) CREDIT.—The non-Federal interest invasive species under this section shall— watercraft has not been inspected in accord- may receive credit toward the non-Federal ‘‘(1) be coordinated with Lake Tahoe Basin ance with the Lake Tahoe Aquatic Invasive share for the reasonable costs of related tourism and business organizations; and Species Management Plan. technical activities completed by the non- ‘‘(2) include provisions for the programs to ‘‘(c) CERTIFICATION.—The Planning Agency Federal interest before entering into a local extend outside of the Lake Tahoe Basin. may certify State and local agencies to per- cooperation agreement with the Assistant form the decontamination activities de- ‘‘SEC. 13. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. Secretary under this subsection. scribed in subsection (b)(3) at locations out- ‘‘Not later than February 15 of each year, side the Lake Tahoe Basin if standards at ‘‘SEC. 11. LAKE TAHOE BASIN SCIENCE PROGRAM. the Secretary, in cooperation with the Chair, the sites meet or exceed standards for simi- ‘‘The Secretary (acting through the Sta- the Administrator, the Directors, the Plan- lar sites in the Lake Tahoe Basin established tion Director of the Forest Service, Pacific ning Agency, and the States of California under this section. Southwest Research Station), the Adminis- and Nevada, consistent with section 6(d)(6), ‘‘(d) APPLICABILITY.—The strategies and trator, the Planning Agency, the States of shall submit to Congress a report that de- criteria developed under this section shall California and Nevada, and the Tahoe scribes— apply to all watercraft to be launched on Science Consortium, shall develop and im- ‘‘(1) the status of all Federal, State, local, water within the Lake Tahoe Basin. plement the Lake Tahoe Basin Science Pro- and private projects authorized under this ‘‘(e) FEES.—The Director of the United gram that— Act, including to the maximum extent prac- States Fish and Wildlife Service may collect ‘‘(1) develops and regularly updates an in- ticable, for projects that will receive Federal and spend fees for decontamination only at a tegrated multiagency programmatic assess- funds under this Act during the current or level sufficient to cover the costs of oper- ment and monitoring plan— subsequent fiscal year— ation of inspection and decontamination sta- ‘‘(A) to evaluate the effectiveness of the ‘‘(A) the project scope; tions under this section. Environmental Improvement Program; ‘‘(B) the budget for the project; and ‘‘(f) CIVIL PENALTIES.— ‘‘(B) to evaluate the status and trends of ‘‘(C) the justification for the project, con- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Any person that indicators related to environmental thresh- sistent with the criteria established in sec- launches, attempts to launch, or facilitates old carrying capacities; and tion 8(b)(1); launching of watercraft not in compliance ‘‘(C) to assess the impacts and risks of ‘‘(2) Federal, State, local, and private ex- with strategies deployed under this section changing water temperature, precipitation, penditures in the preceding fiscal year to im- shall be liable for a civil penalty in an and invasive species; plement the Environmental Improvement amount not to exceed $1,000 per violation. ‘‘(2) produces and synthesizes scientific in- Program and projects otherwise authorized ‘‘(2) OTHER AUTHORITIES.—Any penalties as- formation necessary for— under this Act; sessed under this subsection shall be sepa- ‘‘(A) the identification and refinement of ‘‘(3) accomplishments in the preceding fis- rate from penalties assessed under any other environmental indicators for the Lake Tahoe cal year in implementing this Act in accord- authority. Basin; and ance with the performance measures and

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TILLED SPIRITS.—For purposes of this sub- ‘‘(b) ADMINISTRATION OF ACQUIRED LAND.— section, the production period shall not in- ‘‘As part of the annual budget of the Presi- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Land’’; and clude the aging period for distilled spirits (as dent, the President shall submit information (2) by adding at the end the following: described in section 5002(a)(8)).’’. regarding each Federal agency involved in ‘‘(2) CONVEYANCE.— (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments the Environmental Improvement Program ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—If the State of Cali- made by this section shall apply to the pro- (including the Forest Service, the Environ- fornia (acting through the California Tahoe duction of distilled spirits that begins on or mental Protection Agency, the United Conservancy and the California Department after the date of the enactment of this Act. States Fish and Wildlife Service), the United of Parks and Recreation) offers to donate to States Geological Survey, and the Corps of the United States acceptable title to the By Mr. LEVIN (for himself, Mr. Engineers), including— non-Federal land described in subparagraph GRASSLEY, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, and ‘‘(1) an interagency crosscut budget that (B)(i), the Secretary— displays the proposed budget for use by each Mr. HARKIN): ‘‘(i) may accept the offer; and S. 1465. A bill to ensure that persons Federal agency in carrying out restoration ‘‘(ii) not later than 180 days after the date activities relating to the Environmental Im- on which the Secretary receives acceptable who form corporations in the United provement Program for the following fiscal title to the non-Federal land described in States disclose the beneficial owners of year; subparagraph (B)(i), convey to the State of those corporations, in order to prevent ‘‘(2) a detailed accounting of all amounts California, subject to valid existing rights the formation of corporations with hid- received and obligated by Federal agencies and for no consideration, all right, title, and den owners, stop the misuse of United to achieve the goals of the Environmental interest of the United States in and to the States corporations by wrongdoers, and Improvement Program during the preceding Federal land that is acceptable to the State assist law enforcement in detecting, fiscal year; and of California. preventing, and punishing terrorism, ‘‘(3) a description of the Federal role in the ‘‘(B) DESCRIPTION OF LAND.— Environmental Improvement Program, in- ‘‘(i) NON-FEDERAL LAND.—The non-Federal money laundering, tax evasion, and cluding the specific role of each agency in- land referred to in subparagraph (A) in- other criminal and civil misconduct in- volved in the restoration of the Lake Tahoe cludes— volving United States corporations, Basin.’’. ‘‘(I) the approximately 1,981 acres of land and for other purposes; to the Com- SEC. 8. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER LAWS. administered by the Conservancy and identi- mittee on the Judiciary. fied on the Maps as ‘Conservancy to the Section 16 of The Lake Tahoe Restoration Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, today, United States Forest Service’; and along with my colleagues, Senator Act (Public Law 106–506; 114 Stat. 2358) (as re- ‘‘(II) the approximately 187 acres of land GRASSLEY, Senator FEINSTEIN, and Sen- designated by section 7(2)) is amended by in- administered by California State Parks and serting ‘‘, Director, or Administrator’’ after identified on the Maps as ‘State Parks to the ator HARKIN, I am reintroducing the In- ‘‘Secretary’’. U.S. Forest Service’. corporation Transparency and Law En- SEC. 9. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. ‘‘(ii) FEDERAL LAND.—The Federal land re- forcement Assistance Act, a bill de- The Lake Tahoe Restoration Act (Public ferred to in subparagraph (A) includes the signed to combat terrorism, money Law 106–506; 114 Stat. 2351) is amended by approximately 1,995 acres of Forest Service laundering, tax evasion, and other striking section 17 (as redesignated by sec- land identified on the Maps as ‘U.S. Forest wrongdoing facilitated by U.S. corpora- tion 7(2)) and inserting the following: Service to Conservancy and State Parks’. tions with hidden owners. This com- ‘‘(C) CONDITIONS.—Any land conveyed ‘‘SEC. 17. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. monsense bill would end the practice of under this paragraph shall— ‘‘(a) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— ‘‘(i) be for the purpose of consolidating our States forming about 2 million new There is authorized to be appropriated to Federal and State ownerships and improving corporations each year for unidentified carry out this Act $415,000,000 for a period of management efficiencies; persons, and instead require a list of 10 fiscal years beginning the first fiscal year ‘‘(ii) not result in any significant changes the real owners to be submitted so after the date of enactment of the Lake in the uses of the land; and that, if misconduct later occurred, law Tahoe Restoration Act of 2013. ‘‘(iii) be subject to the condition that the enforcement could access the owners ‘‘(b) EFFECT ON OTHER FUNDS.—Amounts applicable deed include such terms , restric- list and have a trail to chase, instead authorized under this section and any tions, covenants, conditions, and reserva- amendments made by this Act— tions as the Secretary determines necessary of confronting what has all too often ‘‘(1) shall be in addition to any other to— been a dead end. amounts made available to the Secretary, ‘‘(I) ensure compliance with this Act; and Our bill is supported by key law en- the Administrator, or the Directors for ex- ‘‘(II) ensure that the development rights forcement organizations, including the penditure in the Lake Tahoe Basin; and associated with the conveyed parcels shall Federal Law Enforcement Officers As- ‘‘(2) shall not reduce allocations for other not be recognized or available for transfer sociation, the Fraternal Order of Po- Regions of the Forest Service, Environ- under section 90.2 of the Code of Ordinances lice, the National Association of As- mental Protection Agency, or the United for the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency.’’. sistant United States Attorneys, and States Fish and Wildlife Service. the Society of Former Special Agents ‘‘(c) COST-SHARING REQUIREMENT.—Except By Mr. MCCONNELL (for himself of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, as provided in subsection (d) and section and Mr. PAUL): 6(d)(3)(D), the States of California and Ne- S. 1457. A bill to exempt the aging as well as by Manhattan District At- vada shall pay 50 percent of the aggregate process of distilled spirits from the pro- torney Cyrus Vance. It is also endorsed costs of restoration activities in the Lake duction period for purposes of capital- by a number of small business, public Tahoe Basin funded under section 6. ization of interest costs; to the Com- interest, and good government groups, ‘‘(d) RELOCATION COSTS.—Notwithstanding mittee on Finance. including the Main Street Alliance, subsection (c), the Secretary shall provide to Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I American Sustainable Business Coun- local utility districts two-thirds of the costs cil, National Money Transmitters As- of relocating facilities in connection with— ask unanimous consent that the text of ‘‘(1) environmental restoration projects the bill be printed in the RECORD. sociation, AFL–CIO, SEIU, Global Fi- under sections 6 and 8; and There being no objection, the text of nancial Integrity, Global Witness, U.S. ‘‘(2) erosion control projects under section the bill was ordered to be printed in Public Interest Research Group, Trans- 2 of Public Law 96–586 (94 Stat. 3381). the RECORD, as follows: parency International, Public Citizen, ‘‘(e) SIGNAGE.—To the maximum extent S. 1457 Project on Government Oversight, Ju- practicable, a project provided assistance Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- bilee USA Network, Tax Justice Net- under this Act shall include appropriate resentatives of the United States of America in work USA, Human Rights Watch, signage at the project site that— Congress assembled, Friends of the Earth, Open Society Pol- ‘‘(1) provides information to the public SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. icy Center, Revenue Watch Institute, on— This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Aged Dis- ‘‘(A) the amount of Federal funds being the FACT Coalition, and more. . tilled Spirits Competitiveness Act’’. This is the fourth Congress in which provided to the project; and SEC. 2. PRODUCTION PERIOD OF DISTILLED ‘‘(B) this Act; and SPIRITS. this bill has been introduced to provide ‘‘(2) displays the visual identity mark of (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 263A(f) of the In- a solution to a problem that has gained the Environmental Improvement Program.’’. ternal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— only more urgency with time. In 2008,

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The doing. The G8 leaders made a joint zation for use in trying to kill Ameri- Subcommittee also showed how two commitment to combat that problem. cans.’’ It is unacceptable that Mr. Bout brothers from Texas, Sam and Charles President Obama immediately re- was able to set up corporations in three Wyly, created a network of 58 trusts sponded with a U.S. action plan that, of our States and use them in illicit ac- and shell corporations to dodge the among other measures, calls for enact- tivities without ever being asked for payment of U.S. taxes, including using ing legislation to end the shameful the names of the corporate owners. a set of Nevada corporations to move practice in this country of forming In another case, a New York com- offshore over $190 million in stock op- U.S. corporations with unnamed own- pany called the Assa Corporation tions without paying taxes on that ers and unleashing them on, not only owned a Manhattan skyscraper and, in compensation. our own communities, but the inter- 2007, wire transferred about $4.5 million Still another area of abuse involves national community as well. in rental payments to a bank in Iran. corrupt foreign officials using U.S. cor- A World Bank study found that the U.S. law enforcement tracking the porations to hide and spend their illicit United States forms more corporations funds had no idea who was behind that funds. One example involves Teodoro per year than all the rest of the coun- corporation, until another government Obiang, who is the son of the President tries in the world put together. Under disclosed that it was owned by the of Equatorial Guinea, holds office in current law, those U.S. corporations Alavi Foundation which had known that country, and has purchased luxury can be established anonymously, by ties to the Iranian military. In other homes, cars, and even a personal jet hidden owners who don’t reveal their words, a New York corporation was here in the United States. A Sub- identity. According to another recent being used to ship millions of U.S. dol- committee investigation disclosed study by Griffith University examining lars to Iran, a notorious supporter of that, as part of his actions, Mr. Obiang multiple jurisdictions, it is easier to terrorism. used U.S. lawyers to form several Cali- obtain an anonymous shell company in U.S. corporations with hidden owners fornia shell corporations with names the United States than almost any- have also been involved in financial like Beautiful Vision, Unlimited Hori- where else in the world. That study crimes. In 2011, a former Russian mili- zon, and Sweet Pink to open bank ac- also found that ‘‘only a tiny portion of tary officer, Victor Kaganov, pled counts in the names of those corpora- U.S. providers of any kind met the guilty to operating an illegal money tions, move millions of dollars in sus- international standard of requiring no- transmitter business from his home in pect funds into the United States, and tarized identity documents.’’ Oregon, and using Oregon shell cor- use those funds to support an affluent Right now, in the United States, it porations to wire more than $150 mil- lifestyle. The Department of Justice takes more information to get a driv- lion around the world on behalf of Rus- has since filed suit to seize his U.S. er’s license or to open a U.S. bank ac- sian clients. U.S. Attorney Dwight Hol- property, alleging that Mr. Obiang ac- count than to form a U.S. corporation. ton of the District of Oregon used stark quired it through corruption and Our bill would change that by requir- language when describing the case: money laundering. ing any State that accepts crime-fight- ‘‘When shell corporations are illegally One last example involves 800 U.S. ing grants from the Department of Jus- manipulated in the shadows to hide the corporations whose hidden owners have tice to add one new question to their flow of tens of millions of dollars over- stumped U.S. law enforcement trying existing incorporation forms asking ap- seas, it threatens the integrity of our to investigate their suspect conduct. In plicants to identify the company’s true financial system.’’ October 2004, the Homeland Security owners. Another financial fraud case involves Department’s division of Immigration That is it. One new question on an Florida attorney Scott Rothstein who, and Customs Enforcement or ICE iden- existing form. It is not a complicated in 2010, pled guilty to fraud and money tified a single Utah corporation that question, yet the answer could play a laundering in connection with a $1.2 had engaged in $150 million in sus- key role in helping law enforcement do billion Ponzi investment scheme, in picious transactions. ICE found that their jobs. Our bill would not require which he used 85 U.S. limited liability the corporation had been formed in States to verify the information, but companies to conceal his participation Utah and was owned by two Panama- penalties would apply to persons who and ownership stake in various busi- nian entities which, in turn, were submit false information. States, or li- ness ventures. In still another case ear- owned by a group of Panamanian hold- censed formation agents if a State has lier this year, the Securities and Ex- ing corporations, all located at the delegated the task to them, would sup- change Commission suspended trading same Panama City office. By 2005, ICE ply the ownership information to law in 61 shell corporations suspected of had located 800 U.S. corporations in enforcement upon receipt of a subpoena being misused to defraud investors. nearly all 50 states associated with the or summons. Shell corporations are also notorious same shadowy group in Panama, but The Problem. We have all seen the for their role in health care fraud. One was unable to obtain the name of a sin- news reports about U.S. corporations example involves an individual named gle natural person who owned any one involved in wrongdoing—from facili- Michel Huarte who formed 29 shell of the corporations. ICE had learned tating terrorism to money laundering, companies in several states including that the 800 corporations were associ- financial fraud, tax evasion, corrup- Florida, Louisiana, and North Caro- ated with multiple U.S. investigations tion, and more. Let me give you a few lina, used them to make fraudulent into tax fraud and other wrongdoing, examples that indicate the scope of the health care claims, and bilked Medi- but no one had been able to find the problem. care out of more than $50 million. In corporate owners. The trail went cold, We now know that some terrorists 2010, he was sentenced to 22 years in and ICE closed the case. Yet it may be use U.S. corporations to carry out prison. He is one in a long line of that many of those U.S. corporations their activities. Viktor Bout, an arms fraudsters who have hidden behind U.S. are still enaged in wrongdoing. dealer who was found guilty in Novem- corporations to defraud Medicare and These examples of U.S. corporations ber 2011 of conspiring to kill U.S. na- Medicaid. with hidden owners facilitating ter- tionals and selling weapons to a ter- Tax evasion is another type of mis- rorism, financial crime, health care rorist organization, used corporations conduct which all too often involves fraud, tax evasion, corruption, and around the world in his work, including the use of U.S. corporations with hid- other misconduct provide ample evi- a dozen formed in Texas, Delaware, and den owners. One Subcommittee inves- dence of the need for legislation to find Florida. At the time of Mr. Bout’s ex- tigation showed, for example, how Kurt out who is behind the mayhem. That’s

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Just last cers Association or FLEOA, which rep- bill would eliminate this needless bar- month, during the G8 summit in North- resents more than 26,000 Federal law rier to the detection and prosecution of ern Ireland, leaders announced their enforcement officers, has explained its financial crimes.’’ commitment to ending the practice of strong support for the bill as follows: Some members of the U.S. financial establishing anonymous shell compa- Suspected terrorists, drug trafficking orga- industry with obligations under U.S. nies and declared: ‘‘Companies should nizations and other criminal enterprises con- anti-money laundering laws to know know who really owns them and tax tinue to exploit the anonymity afforded to their customers, including when doing collectors and law enforcers should be them through the current corporate filing business with a shell corporation, sup- able to obtain this information easily.’’ process in a few states. Hiding behind a reg- port the legislation because it will help To implement that principle, the G8 istered agent, these criminals are able to in- them know who is behind U.S. corpora- leaders pledged to publish national Ac- corporate without disclosing who the bene- tions seeking to open accounts with ficial owners are for their company(s). This tion Plans outlining the concrete steps them. The National Money Transmit- each country will take to ensure that enables them to establish corporate flow- ters Association, NMTA, for example, through entities, otherwise known as shell law enforcement and tax authorities which represents state-licensed money companies,’ to facilitate money laundering have ready access to information on transmitters, has written in support of and narcoterrorist financing. who owns and controls the companies the bill, explaining: ‘‘The NMTA urges Even through the due process of proper formed under their laws. service of a court order, law enforcement of- you to give us the KYC, know-your- ficers are unable to determine who the bene- customer, tools we need to do our job In announcing the U.S. Action Plan, ficial owners are of these entities. This has efficiently and make sure that our na- the White House expressed its commit- to stop. While we fully recognize and respect tion’s standards are brought up to a ment to ensuring that law enforcement the privacy concerns of law abiding citizens, level equal to that of other advanced and tax authorities have access to own- we need to install a baseline of checks and countries.’’ ership information for companies balances to deter the criminal exploitation We need legislation not only to stop formed within U.S. borders. The Plan of our corporate filing process. the abuses being committed by U.S. explicitly calls for enactment of legis- The Fraternal Order of Police, which corporations with hidden owners, but lation that meets certain principles, has 330,000 members across the coun- also to meet our international commit- all of which are met by the bill intro- try, offers a similar explanation for its ments. In 2006, the leading inter- duced today. Those principles are the support of the bill: national anti-money laundering body following: For years corporations have been used as in the world, the Financial Action ‘‘Requirements for covered legal en- front organizations by criminals conducting Task Force on Money Laundering— tities to disclose beneficial ownership illegal activity such as money laundering, known as FATF—issued a report criti- to states or regulated corporate forma- fraud, and tax evasion. . . . This bill is crit- cizing the United States for its failure ical to our work because, all too often, inves- tion agents at the time of company for- to comply with a FATF standard re- tigations are stymied when we encounter a mation. company with hidden ownership. . . . [T]he quiring countries to obtain beneficial sharing of beneficial ownership information ownership information for the corpora- ‘‘Requirements for verification of the with law enforcement will greatly assist our tions formed under their laws. This identity of the beneficial owner. investigations. When we are able to expose standard is one of 40 FATF standards ‘‘Options for covering legal entities the link between shell companies and drug that this country has publicly com- depending on whether the applicant trafficking, corruption, organized crime and mitted itself to implementing as part terrorist finance, the law enforcement com- forms the legal entity directly or uses of its efforts to promote strong anti- a regulated company formation agent. munity is better able to keep America safe money laundering laws around the from these illegal activities and keep the world. ‘‘Requirements for law enforcement proceeds of these crimes out of the U.S. fi- authorities, including tax authorities, nancial system. FATF gave the United States two years, until 2008, to make progress to- to be able to access beneficial owner- The National Association of Assist- ward complying with the FATF stand- ship information upon appropriate re- ant United States Attorneys, which ard on beneficial ownership informa- quest through a central registry at the represents more than 1,500 federal pros- tion. But that deadline passed five state level. ecutors, has urged Congress to take years ago, with no real progress. En- ‘‘An extension of anti-money laun- legislative action to strengthen inad- acting the bill we are introducing equate state incorporation practices: dering obligations to company forma- today would help bring the United tion agents, including an obligation to ‘‘[M]indful of the ease with which States into compliance with the FATF criminals establish ‘front organiza- identify and verify beneficial owner- standard by requiring the States to ob- ship information. tions’ to assist in money laundering, tain beneficial ownership information terrorist financing, tax evasion and for the corporations formed under their ‘‘A mandate that entities provide up- other misconduct, it is shocking and laws. It would help ensure that the dated information when changes of unacceptable that many State laws United States meets its international beneficial ownership occur within 60 permit the creation of corporations anti-money laundering commitments. days; and without asking for the identity of the Combating the misuse of corpora- ‘‘The imposition of civil and criminal corporation’s beneficial owners. The tions with hidden owners has increas- penalties for knowingly providing false legislation will guard against that and ingly become a global priority. In a let- information.’’ no longer permit criminals to exploit ter to President Obama earlier this The White House and the inter- the lack of transparency in the reg- year, prominent prosecutors and cor- national community have made the istration of corporations.’’ ruption hunters from across the globe collection of beneficial ownership in- Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus urged the United States to collect com- formation for corporations a global pri- Vance Jr. has publicly urged Congress pany beneficial ownership information ority this year. It is time for Congress to enact this bill. He wrote: ‘‘I have to fight wrongdoing. According to the to step up to the plate and take the spoken with many colleagues in the letter: ‘‘Grand corruption would not be law enforcement community, and every possible without the help of the global necessary action. one of us supports the bill as a simple financing system—in particular, banks The bill introduced today is the prod- and common sense movement to help that accept corrupt assets and secrecy uct of years of work by the Senate Per- prevent white collar crime. . . . Be- rules that allow money launderers to manent Subcommittee on Investiga- cause there is no national standard re- disguise their activity. . . . We believe tions, which I chair. Over twelve years quiring disclosure of beneficial owner- that part of the solution is for govern- ago, in 2000, the Government Account- ship, criminals can set up U.S. corpora- ments to require existing company reg- ability Office, at my request, con- tions anonymously and use them as isters to collect information on the ul- ducted an investigation and released a fronts for all kinds of illicit activity timate owners of companies.’’ report entitled, ‘‘Suspicious Banking

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Once tain States alongside notorious off- open U.S. bank accounts for those cor- formed, these anonymous entities can be, shore jurisdictions as preferred loca- and are being, used to facilitate under- porations, which then collectively reporting of income, non-filing of tax re- tions in which to form new corpora- moved about $1.4 billion through the turns, listed transactions, money laundering, tions, essentially providing an open in- accounts. It is one of the earliest gov- financial crimes and possibly terrorist fi- vitation for wrongdoers to form enti- ernment reports to give some sense of nancing. The IRS is working with state au- ties within the United States. the law enforcement problems caused thorities to identify these entities and to One website, for example, set up by by U.S. corporations with hidden own- bring their owners into compliance. an international incorporation firm, ers. The alarm it sounded years ago is In 2008, we first introduced our bipar- advocated setting up corporations in still ringing. tisan legislation to stop the formation Delaware by saying: ‘‘DELAWARE—An In April 2006, in response to a second of U.S. corporations with hidden own- Offshore Tax Haven for Non US Resi- Subcommittee request, GAO released a ers. It was a Levin-Coleman-Obama dents.’’ It cited as one of Delaware’s report entitled, ‘‘Corporation Forma- bill, S. 2956, back then. When asked advantages that: ‘‘Owners’ names are tions: Minimal Ownership Information about the bill in 2008, then DHS Sec- not disclosed to the state.’’ Another Is Collected and Available,’’ which re- retary Michael Chertoff wrote: ‘‘In website, from a U.K. firm called viewed the corporate formation laws in countless investigations, where the ‘‘formacorporation-offshore.com,’’ list- all 50 States. GAO disclosed that the criminal targets utilize shell corpora- ed the advantages to incorporating in vast majority of the States do not col- tions, the lack of law enforcement’s Nevada. Those advantages included: lect any information at all on the bene- ability to gain access to true beneficial ‘‘Stockholders are not on Public ficial owners of the corporations and ownership information slows, confuses Record allowing complete anonymity.’’ limited liability companies, or LLCs, or impedes the efforts by investigators During the 2009 hearings, I presented formed under their laws. The report to follow criminal proceeds.’’ evidence of how one Wyoming outfit also found that several States had es- In 2009, the Senate Homeland Secu- was selling so-called shelf corpora- tablished automated procedures that rity and Governmental Affairs Com- tions—corporations formed and then allow a person to form a new corpora- mittee held two hearings which exam- left ‘‘on the shelf’’ for later sale to pur- tion or LLC in the State within 24 ined not only the problem, but also chasers who could then pretend the hours of filing an online application possible solutions, including our re- corporations had been in operation for without any prior review of that appli- vised bill, S. 569. At the first hearing years. A June 2011 Reuters news article cation by State personnel. In exchange entitled, ‘‘Examining State Business wrote a detailed expose of how that for a substantial fee, at least two Incorporation Practices: A Discussion same outfit, Wyoming Corporate Serv- States will form a corporation or LLC of the Incorporation Transparency and ices, had formed thousands of U.S. cor- within one hour of a request. After ex- Law Enforcement Assistance Act,’’ porations all across the country, all amining these State incorporation held in June 2009, DHS testified that with hidden owners. The article quoted practices, the GAO report described the ‘‘shell corporations established in the the website as follows: ‘‘A corporation problems that the lack of beneficial United States have been utilized to is a legal person created by state stat- ownership information caused for a commit crimes against individuals ute that can be used as a fall guy, a range of law enforcement investiga- around the world.’’ The Manhattan servant, a good friend or a decoy. A tions. District Attorney’s office testified: person you control . . . yet cannot be In November 2006, our Subcommittee ‘‘For those of us in law enforcement, held accountable for its actions. Imag- held a hearing on the problem. At that these issues with shell corporations are ine the possibilities!’’ hearing, representatives of the U.S. De- not some abstract idea. This is what we The article described a small house partment of Justice, the Internal Rev- do and deal with every day. We see in Cheyenne, Wyoming, which Wyo- enue Service, and the Department of these shell corporations being used by ming Corporate Services used to pro- Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforce- criminal organizations, and the record vide a U.S. address for more than 2,000 ment Network or FinCEN testified that is replete with examples of their use corporations that it had helped to the failure of States to collect ade- for money laundering, for their use in form. The article described ‘‘the walls quate information on the beneficial tax evasion, and for their use in securi- of the main room’’ as ‘‘covered floor to owners of the legal entities they form ties fraud.’’ ceiling with numbered mailboxes la- had impeded federal efforts to inves- At the second hearing, ‘‘Business beled as corporate suites.’’ The article tigate and prosecute criminal acts such Formation and Financial Crime: Find- reported that among the corporations as terrorism, money laundering, securi- ing a Legislative Solution,’’ held in No- using the address was a shell corpora- ties fraud, and tax evasion. At the vember 2009, the Justice Department tion controlled by a former Ukranian hearing, the Justice Department testi- again testified about criminals using prime minister who had been convicted fied: ‘‘We had allegations of corrupt U.S. shell corporations. It noted that of money laundering and extortion; a foreign officials using these [U.S.] shell ‘‘each of these examples involves the corporation indicted for helping online- accounts to launder money, but were relatively rare instance in which law poker operators evade a U.S. ban on unable—due to lack of identifying in- enforcement was able to identify the Internet gambling; and two corpora- formation in the corporate records—to perpetrator misusing U.S. shell cor- tions barred from U.S. federal con- fully investigate this area.’’ The IRS porations. Far too often, we are unable tracting for selling counterfeit truck testified: ‘‘Within our own borders, the to do so.’’ The Treasury Department parts to the Pentagon. The article ob- laws of some states regarding the for- testified that ‘‘the ability of illicit ac- served that Wyoming Corporate Serv- mation of legal entities have signifi- tors to form corporations in the United ices continued to sell shelf corpora- cant transparency gaps which may States without disclosing their true tions that existed solely on paper but even rival the secrecy afforded in the identity presents a serious vulnerabil- could show a history of regulatory and most attractive tax havens.’’ As part of ity and there is ample evidence that tax filings, despite having had no real its testimony, FinCEN described iden- criminal organizations and others who U.S. operations. That’s the type of de- tifying 768 incidents of suspicious threaten our national security exploit ceptive conduct going on right now, international wire transfer activity in- this vulnerability.’’ here in our own backyard, with respect volving U.S. shell corporations. The 2009 hearings also presented evi- to U.S. corporations with hidden own- The next year, in 2007, in a ‘‘Dirty dence of dozens of Internet websites ad- ers. Dozen’’ list of tax scams active that vertising corporate formation services Despite the evidence of U.S. corpora- year, the IRS highlighted shell cor- that highlighted the ability of corpora- tions being misused by organized

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Too many of our States are eager nates the ability of law enforcement to among the States, set minimum stand- to explain how quick and easy it is to get corporate information without ards for obtaining beneficial ownership set up corporations within their bor- alerting the target of the investigation information, put an end to the practice ders, without acknowledging that that the investigation is ongoing. That of States forming millions of legal en- those same quick and easy procedures is the primary reason. It also sets up a tities each year without knowing who enable wrongdoers to utilize U.S. cor- system that is time-consuming and is behind them, and bring the United porations in a variety of crimes and complicated.’’ States into compliance with its inter- tax dodges both here and abroad. The Department of Justice testified: national commitments. Beginning in 2006, the Subcommittee ‘‘Senator, I would submit to you that The bill’s provisions would require worked with the States to encourage in a criminal organization everyone the States to ask incorporation appli- them to recognize the law enforcement knows who is in control and this will cants for a list of the beneficial owners and national security problem they’d not be an issue of determining who is of each corporation or LLC formed created and to come up with their own in control. What we are concerned under their laws, to maintain this in- solution. After the Subcommittee’s about here from the law enforcement formation for a period of years after a 2006 hearing on this issue, for example, perspective are the criminals and the corporation is terminated, and to pro- the National Association of Secretaries criminal organizations and so what we vide the information to law enforce- of State or NASS convened a 2007 task are asking is that when criminals use ment upon receipt of a subpoena or force to examine state incorporation shell companies, they provide the name summons. The bill would also require practices. At the request of NASS and of the beneficial owner. That is the per- corporations and LLCs to update their several States, I delayed introducing son who is in control, the criminal in beneficial ownership information on a legislation while they worked on a pro- control, as opposed to the NCCUSL regular basis. The ownership informa- posal to require the collection of bene- proposal where they are suggesting tion would be kept by the State or, if a ficial ownership information. My Sub- that instead two nominees are pro- State maintains a formation agent li- committee staff participated in mul- vided—two nominees between law en- censing system and delegates this task, tiple conferences, telephone calls, and forcement and the criminal in con- by a State’s licensed formation agents. meetings on the issue. trol.’’ The particular information that In July 2007, the NASS task force Despite these criticisms, NCCUSL fi- would have to be provided for each ben- issued a proposal. Rather than cure the nalized its model law in July 2009, eficial owner is the owner’s name, ad- problem, however, the proposal had issuing it under the title, ‘‘Uniform dress, and a unique identifying number multiple serious deficiencies, leading Law Enforcement Access to Entity In- from a State driver’s license or a U.S. the Treasury Department to state in a formation Act.’’ At the November 2009 passport. The bill would not require letter that the NASS proposal ‘‘falls hearing, law enforcement again criti- States to verify this information, but short’’ and ‘‘does not fully address the cized the NCCUSL model for failing to penalties would apply to persons who problem of legal entities masking the provide the names of the true owners of submit false information. identity of criminals.’’ the corporations being formed. The In the case of U.S. corporations Among other shortcomings, the Justice Department testified: ‘‘To formed by individuals who do not pos- NASS proposal would not require allow companies to provide anything sess a driver’s license or passport from States to obtain the names of the nat- less than the beneficial owner informa- the United States, the bill would per- ural individuals who would be the bene- tion merely provides criminals with an mit them to submit their names, ad- ficial owners of a U.S. corporation or opportunity to evade responsibility and dresses, and identifying information LLC. Instead, it would allow States to put nominees between themselves and from a non-U.S. passport to a forma- obtain a list of a corporation’s ‘‘owners the true perpetrator.’’ With regard to tion agent residing within the State. of record’’ who can be, and often are, NCCUSL’s proposal, Treasury testified: They would have to include a copy of a offshore corporations or trusts with ‘‘[T]here is not an obligation for that passport photograph. The incorpora- their own hidden owners. The NASS live person to not be a nominee. And tion application would have to include proposal also did not require the States what I think is important in the legis- a written certification that the forma- to maintain the beneficial ownership lation is that we get at the true bene- tion agent had obtained the informa- information, or to supply it to law en- ficial owner and not someone who may tion and verified the identity of the forcement upon receipt of a subpoena be a nominee.’’ non-U.S. corporate owners. The forma- or summons. Instead, law enforcement In addition to its flaws, the NCCUSL tion agent would have to retain the in- would have to get the information from model law has proven unpopular with formation in the State for a specified the suspect corporation or one of its the States for whom it was written. period of time and produce it upon re- agents, thereby tipping off the corpora- Despite the effort and fanfare attached ceipt of a subpoena or summons from tion to the investigation. The proposal to the uniform model, after four years law enforcement. also failed to require the beneficial of sitting on the books, not a single To ensure that its provisions are ownership information to be updated State has adopted it or given any indi- tightly targeted, the bill would exempt over time. These and other flaws in the cation of doing so. a wide range of corporations from the proposal were identified by the Treas- It is deeply disappointing that the disclosure obligation. It would exempt, ury Department, the Department of States, despite the passage of many for example, virtually all highly regu- Justice, and others, but NASS contin- years, have been unable to devise an ef- lated corporations, because we already ued on the same course. fective proposal to stop the formation know who owns them. That includes all NASS enlisted the help of the Na- of corporations with hidden owners. publicly-traded corporations, banks, tional Conference of Commissioners on One key difficulty is that the States broker-dealers, commodity brokers, Uniform State Laws or NCCUSL, which are competing against each other to at- registered investment funds, registered produced a proposed model law for tract persons who want to set up U.S. accounting firms, insurers, and utili- States that wanted to adopt the NASS corporations. That competition creates ties. The bill would also exempt cor- approach. NCCUSL presented its pro- pressure for each individual State to porations with a substantial U.S. pres- posal at the Homeland Security and favor procedures that allow quick and ence, including at least 20 employees Governmental Affairs Committee’s easy incorporations, with no questions physically located in the United June 2009 hearing, where it was sub- asked. It’s a classic case of competition States, since those individuals could jected to significant criticism. The causing a race to the bottom, making provide law enforcement with the leads Manhattan District Attorney’s office, it difficult for any one State to do the needed to trace a corporation’s true

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Countries around the world emptions dramatically reduce the enactment to identify any States that already request beneficial ownership number of corporations who would ac- had failed to strengthen their incorpo- information, in part because of their tually have to file beneficial ownership ration practices as required by the act. commitment to FATF’s international information on state incorporation After getting this status report, a fu- anti-money laundering standards. Our forms in order to ensure that the bill’s ture Congress can decide what steps to 50 States should be meeting the same disclosure obligations focus only on take in the event there are any non- standards, but there is no indication owners whose identities are currently compliant States. that they will, unless required to do so. hidden. The bill also contains a provision I wish Federal legislation weren’t The bill does not take a position on that would require corporations bid- necessary. I wish the States could solve the issue of whether the States should ding on federal contracts to provide the this law enforcement problem on their make beneficial ownership information same beneficial ownership information own, but ongoing competitive pressures available to the public. Instead, the to the federal government as provided make it unlikely that the States will bill leaves it entirely up to the States to the relevant State. The Sub- do the right thing. It’s been nearly to decide whether, under what cir- committee has become aware of in- seven years since our 2006 hearing on cumstances, and to what extent to stances in which the federal govern- this issue and more than four years make beneficial ownership information ment has found itself doing business since the States came up with a model available to the public. The bill explic- with U.S. corporations whose owners law on the subject, with no progress to itly permits the States to place restric- are hidden, including owners under in- speak of, despite repeated pleas from tions on providing beneficial ownership vestigation for suspect conduct. It is law enforcement. Federal legislation is necessary to re- important that when the federal gov- information to persons other than gov- duce the vulnerability of the United ernment officials. The bill focuses in- ernment contracts to do business with States to wrongdoing by U.S. corpora- stead on ensuring that law enforce- someone, it knows who it is dealing tions with hidden owners, to protect ment with a subpoena or summons is with. interstate and international commerce Finally, the bill would require the given ready access to the beneficial from criminals misusing U.S. corpora- ownership information. Treasury Department to issue a rule tions, to strengthen the ability of law Relative to the costs of compliance, requiring U.S. formation agents to es- enforcement to investigate suspect the bill provides States with access to tablish anti-money laundering pro- U.S. corporations, to level the playing two separate funding sources, neither grams to ensure they are not forming field among the States, and to bring of which involves appropriated funds. U.S. corporations or LLCs for wrong- the United States into compliance with For the first three years after the bill’s doers. The bill requires the programs its international anti-money laun- enactment, the bill requires both the to be risk based so that formation dering obligations. Justice and Treasury Departments to agents can target their preventative ef- There is also an issue of consistency. make funds available from their indi- forts toward persons who pose a high For years, I have been fighting offshore vidual forfeiture programs to States in- risk of being involved with wrongdoing. corporate secrecy laws and practices curring reasonable expenses to comply GAO would also be asked to conduct a that enable wrongdoers to secretly con- with the Act. These forfeiture funds do study of existing State formation pro- trol offshore corporations involved in not contain taxpayer dollars; instead cedures for partnerships, trusts, and money laundering, tax evasion, and they contain the proceeds of forfeiture charitable organizations to see if addi- other misconduct. I have pointed out actions taken against persons involved tional ownership disclosure require- on more than one occasion that cor- in money laundering, drug trafficking, ments are warranted. porations were not created to hide or other wrongdoing. The bill would di- We have worked with the Depart- ownership, but to protect owners from rect a total of $40 million over 3 years ments of Justice, Treasury, and Home- personal liability for corporate acts. to be provided to the States from the land Security to craft a bill that would Unfortunately, today, the corporate two funds to carry out the Act. These address, in a fair and reasonable way, form has too often been corrupted into provisions would ensure that States the significant law enforcement prob- serving those who wish to conceal their have adequate funds for the modest lems created by States allowing the identities. It is past time to stop this compliance costs involved with adding formation of millions of U.S. corpora- misuse of the corporate form. But if we a new question to their incorporation tions and LLCs with hidden owners. want to stop inappropriate corporate forms requesting the names of the cov- When those corporations commit secrecy offshore, we need to stop it ered corporations’ beneficial owners. crimes, they affect not only interstate here at home as well. The compliance costs would be mod- commerce with U.S. victims, but also For these reasons, I urge my col- est, because the bill does not require our relationships with other countries leagues to join us in supporting this any State to change its laws, set up whose citizens may become victims of legislation and putting an end to incor- new forms, create new databases of in- U.S. corporate wrongdoing. What the poration practices that promote cor- formation, or verify the information bill comes down to is a simple require- porate secrecy and render the United provided. To the contrary, the only ment that States strengthen their in- States and other countries vulnerable steps that a State would need to take corporation applications to add a sin- to abuse by U.S. corporations with hid- would be to add one question to its ex- gle question requesting identifying in- den owners. isting incorporation form asking for formation for the true owners of the Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- the corporation’s beneficial owners, corporations they form. That is not too sent that a summary of the bill be keep that incorporation application on much to ask to protect this country printed in the RECORD. file which all States do already, and and the international community from There being no objection, the mate- make the ownership information avail- wrongdoers misusing U.S. corpora- rial was ordered to be printed in the able to law enforcement upon receipt tions. RECORD, as follows: of a subpoena or summons. For those who say that, if the United SUMMARY OF INCORPORATION TRANSPARENCY It is common for bills establishing States tightens its incorporation rules, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE ACT minimum Federal standards to seek to new corporations will be formed else- To protect the United States from U.S. corporations being misused to support ter- ensure State action by making some where, it is appropriate to ask exactly rorism, money laundering, tax evasion, and Federal funding dependent upon a where they will go. A recent report other misconduct, the Levin-Grassley-Fein- State’s meeting the specified stand- found that virtually every other coun- stein-Harkin Incorporation Transparency ards. Our bill, however, states explic- try is already tougher than the United and Law Enforcement Assistance Act would:

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With the cur- enforcement upon receipt of a subpoena or This part of Virginia would benefit rent corporate tax rate at 35 percent, summons. greatly from the jobs this site could the corporation in this case would pay Shelf Corporations. Require formation bring. less tax to the U.S. Treasury, up to 35 agents who sell ‘‘shelf corporations’’—cor- Henry County has worked with the percent of $15 million, leaving the cor- porations formed for later sale to third par- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on site poration’s shareholders to bear only ties—to identify the beneficial owners who preparation. However, the Corps has buy them. $9.75 million of the $15 million cost of Federal Contractors. Require corporations been reluctant to issue the permit be- executive pay, while U.S. taxpayers or LLCs bidding on federal contracts to pro- cause no company has yet committed foot the remaining $5.25 million. vide beneficial ownership information to the to the site and prepared detailed blue- The Stop Subsidizing Multimillion federal government. prints. The problem is that a company Dollar Corporate Bonuses Act would Identifying Information. Require the provi- will not relocate to the site without an allow a public corporation to deduct sion of beneficial owners’ names, addresses, approved permit, but a permit cannot compensation up to only $1 million. and a U.S. drivers license or passport num- be approved without a company willing Using the same example, this would ber, or information from a non-U.S. passport. Penalties for False Information. Establish to relocate. mean that corporate shareholders penalties for persons who knowingly provide Henry County, the Martinsville- would bear $14.65 million of the $15 mil- false information, or willfully fail to provide Henry Co. Economic Development lion in compensation. required information, on beneficial owner- Corp., and the Commonwealth of Vir- Over a ten-year window, the Joint ship. ginia have together devoted more than Committee on Taxation has estimated Exemptions. Exempt from the disclosure $16 million to this project. They have this legislation would close a loophole obligation regulated corporations, including worked in good faith, at great cost in that costs U.S. taxpayers over $50 bil- publicly traded companies, banks, broker- money and personnel hours, to promote lion by making some simple changes to dealers, insurers, and accounting firms; cor- porations with a substantial U.S. presence; economic development in line with en- existing law. and corporations whose beneficial ownership vironmental protection and all require- First, our legislation extends section information would not benefit the public in- ments of the law. Yet due to this regu- 162(m) of the tax code to all employees terest or assist law enforcement. latory ambiguity, this process is un- of publicly traded corporations so that Funding. Provide $40 million over three able to move forward. all compensation is subject to a de- years to States from existing Justice and Our legislation clarifies that ambi- ductibility cap of $1 million. Publicly Treasury Department forfeiture funds to pay guity. It specifies that the lack of a traded corporations would still be per- for the costs of complying with the Act. mitted to pay their executives as much State Compliance Report. Specify that committed end-user shall not be a rea- funds may not be withheld from any State son to deny a Corps permit that meets as they want, but compensation above for failure to comply with the Act, but also all other legal requirements. I believe and beyond $1 million would no longer require a GAO report in five years identi- this bill will allow the site in Henry be bankrolled, in part, through our tax fying any States not in compliance so a fu- County, and similar sites elsewhere, to code. ture Congress can determine if additional move forward, while maintaining all Second, our bill removes the exemp- steps are needed. environmental protections. tion for performance-based compensa- Transition Period. Give the States two Senator WARNER and I have intro- tion, which currently permits com- years to begin requiring existing corpora- duced this legislation in partnership pensation deductions above and beyond tions and LLCs to provide beneficial owner- $1 million when executives have met ship information. with our friends and Virginia col- Anti-Money Laundering Safeguards. Re- leagues in the House, U.S. Representa- performance benchmarks set by the quire paid formation agents to establish tives ROBERT HURT and MORGAN GRIF- corporation’s Board of Directors. As a anti-money laundering programs to guard FITH. We believe this will expedite the result, publicly traded corporations against supplying U.S. corporations or LLCs approval of important economic devel- would still be able to incentivize their to wrongdoers. Attorneys using paid forma- opment projects, and we are proud to executives, but all such incentives tion agents would be exempt from this re- be able to work across the aisle and would be subject to a corporate deduct- quirement. with state and local officials on this ibility cap of $1 million. GAO Study. Require GAO to complete a Finally, our legislation makes a study of existing beneficial ownership infor- commonsense, bipartisan solution. mation requirements for partnerships, char- technical correction to ensure that all ities, and trusts. By Mr. REED (for himself and publicly traded corporations that are Mr. BLUMENTHAL): required to provide quarterly and an- By Mr. KAINE (for himself and S. 1476. A bill to amend the Internal nual reports to their investors under Mr. WARNER): Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the de- Securities and Exchange Commission S. 1470. A bill to amend the Federal nial of deduction for certain excessive rules and regulations are subject to Water Pollution Control Act with re- employee remuneration, and for other section 162(m). Currently, this section spect to the guidelines for specification purposes; to the Committee on Fi- of the tax code only covers some pub- of certain disposal sites for dredged or nance. licly traded corporations who are re- fill material; to the Committee on En- Mr. REED. Mr. President, today I am quired to provide these periodic reports vironment and Public Works. introducing, along with Senator to their shareholders. Discouraging un- Mr. KAINE. Mr. President, today, my BLUMENTHAL, the Stop Subsidizing restrained compensation packages colleague Senator MARK WARNER and I Multimillion Dollar Corporate Bonuses shouldn’t hinge on whether a publicly are introducing the Commonsense Per- Act. This bill closes a loophole that al- traded corporation falls into one SEC mitting for Job Creation Act of 2013, a lows publicly traded corporations to reporting requirement or another, and bipartisan, bicameral piece of legisla- deduct an executive’s pay over $1 mil- my bill closes this technical loophole. tion to address an aspect of water per- lion from their tax bill. With this legislation, we aim to put mitting law that has touched several Under current tax law, when a public an end to some of the extravagant tax economic development projects. corporation calculates its taxable in- breaks that exclusively benefit public In my home State of Virginia, there come, generally it is permitted to de- corporations. This is simply a matter is a county that has been working on duct the cost of compensation from its of fairness at a time of fiscal belt securing a permit for the proposed site revenues, with limits up to $1 million tightening, when so many of our con- of a business center, where one or mul- for some of the firm’s most senior ex- stituents have already sacrificed. tiple firms could establish job-creating ecutives. However, a loophole has al- I want to thank Senator BLUMENTHAL manufacturing plants. This area— lowed many public corporations to and his staff for working with me on Henry County, on the North Carolina avoid such limits and freely deduct ex- this issue, and I urge our colleagues to

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SCHIAPPA Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. try’’; Whereas the Congress of the Republic of RUBIO, Mr. NELSON, Mr. KAINE, Mr. Mr. MCCONNELL (for himself, Mr. Peru passed a resolution rejecting the use of UDALL of New Mexico, Mr. MCCAIN, and REID of Nevada, Mr. ALEXANDER, Ms. violence against opposition parties in the Mr. KIRK) submitted the following res- AYOTTE, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. BARRASSO, Venezuelan National Assembly and express- olution; which was referred to the Mr. BAUCUS, Mr. BEGICH, Mr. BENNET, ing solidarity with those injured by the Committee on Foreign Relations: Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Mr. BLUNT, Mr. BOOZ- events of April 2013; and S. RES. 213 Whereas, as a member of the Organization MAN, Mrs. BOXER, Mr. BROWN, Mr. of American States and signatory to the BURR, Ms. CANTWELL, Mr. CARDIN, Mr. Whereas the National Electoral Council (CNE) of Venezuela declared Nicola´ s Maduro Inter-American Democratic Charter, the CARPER, Mr. CASEY, Mr. CHAMBLISS, to be the winner of Venezuela’s April 14, 2013, Bolivarian Government of Venezuela has Mr. CHIESA, Mr. COATS, Mr. COBURN, presidential election, after crediting him agreed to abide by the principles of constitu- Mr. COCHRAN, Ms. COLLINS, Mr. COONS, with receiving 50.6 percent of votes cast; tional, representative democracy, which in- Mr. CORKER, Mr. CORNYN, Mr. CRAPO, Whereas Venezuela’s political opposition clude free and fair elections and adherence Mr. CRUZ, Mr. DONNELLY, Mr. DURBIN, has highlighted widespread incidents of po- to its own constitution: Now, therefore, be it Mr. ENZI, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mrs. FISCH- tential electoral irregularities, voter intimi- Resolved, That the Senate— (1) supports the people of Venezuela in ER, Mr. FLAKE, Mr. FRANKEN, Mrs. dation, and other abuses perpetrated by the their pursuit of the free exercise of rep- GILLIBRAND, Mr. GRAHAM, Mr. GRASS- Government of Venezuela in favor of the can- didacy of Nicola´ s Maduro; resentative democracy in Venezuela; LEY, Mrs. HAGAN, Mr. HARKIN, Mr. Whereas the Organization of American (2) calls for greater dialogue between all HATCH, Mr. HEINRICH, Ms. HEITKAMP, States and other multilateral institutions political actors in Venezuela and strongly Mr. HELLER, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. HOEVEN, called for a full recount and audit that ad- deplores the undemocratic denial of legiti- Mr. INHOFE, Mr. ISAKSON, Mr. JOHANNS, dresses all claims by participants in the elec- mate parliamentary rights to members of op- Mr. JOHNSON of Wisconsin, Mr. JOHNSON toral process in Venezuela; position parties in the National Assembly of South Dakota, Mr. KAINE, Mr. KING, Whereas the Senate of the Republic of and the inexcusable violence perpetrated against opposition legislators inside the leg- Mr. KIRK, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Ms. LAN- Chile, the Christian Democratic Organiza- islative chambers of Venezuela; DRIEU, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. LEE, Mr. LEVIN, tion of the Americas, the Socialist Inter- national, the Union of Latin American par- (3) commends legislators from other na- Mr. MANCHIN, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. ties, and other political organizations in the tions in the Americas who have declared MCCAIN, Mrs. MCCASKILL, Mr. MENEN- region have issued declarations recognizing their opposition to political irregularities DEZ, Mr. MERKLEY, Ms. MIKULSKI, Mr. the alleged irregularities documented by the and the use of violence against opposition MORAN, Ms. MURKOWSKI, Mr. MURPHY, opposition in Venezuela and urged a com- parliamentarians in Venezuela; Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. NELSON, Mr. PAUL, plete audit of the election results; (4) urges the Organization of American Mr. PORTMAN, Mr. PRYOR, Mr. REED, Whereas the CNE has denied the political States to issue a detailed report on any and all irregularities resulting from the April 14, Mr. RISCH, Mr. ROBERTS, Mr. ROCKE- opposition’s request for a full and com- 2013, presidential election in Venezuela; FELLER, Mr. RUBIO, Mr. SANDERS, Mr. prehensive audit of the election results that includes the review and comparison of voter (5) urges the United States Ambassador to SCHATZ, Mr. SCHUMER, Mr. SCOTT, Mr. registry log books, vote tallies produced by the Organization of American States to work SESSIONS, Mrs. SHAHEEN, Mr. SHELBY, electronic voting machines, and the paper in concert with other member states to use Ms. STABENOW, Mr. TESTER, Mr. THUNE, receipts printed by electronic voting ma- the full power of the organization in support Mr. TOOMEY, Mr. UDALL of Colorado, chines; of meaningful steps to ensure full parliamen- Mr. UDALL of New Mexico, Mr. VITTER, Whereas the Preamble of the Charter of tary democracy and the rule of law in Ven- Mr. WARNER, Ms. WARREN, Mr. WHITE- the Organization of American States affirms ezuela in accordance with the Inter-Amer- ican Democratic Charter, including invoking HOUSE, Mr. WICKER, and Mr. WYDEN) that ‘‘representative democracy is an indis- pensable condition for the stability, peace articles related to unconstitutional interrup- submitted the following resolution; tions of the democratic order in a member which was considered and agreed to: and development of the region,’’ and Article 1 of the Inter-American Democratic Charter state; and S. RES. 212 recognizes that ‘‘the people of the Americas (6) urges the United States Ambassador to Whereas, David Schiappa has loyally served have a right to democracy and their govern- the Organization of American States to work the Senate for 29 years, his entire profes- ments have an obligation to promote and de- in concert with other member states to sional career, starting in the Senate in De- fend it’’; strengthen the ability of the Organization to cember 1984; Whereas the republican form of govern- protect democratic institutions and to re- Whereas, David Schiappa grew up in Mary- ment prescribed in the Constitution of the spond to the erosion of democracy in mem- land and graduated from DeMatha Catholic Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela has its leg- ber states. High School, the University of Maryland, islative branch in the National Assembly, f and Johns Hopkins University; where the free participation and deliberation Whereas, David Schiappa rose through all of its democratically elected representatives SENATE RESOLUTION 214—DESIG- the positions in the Republican Cloakroom is essential to legislate and check the powers NATING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER finally serving as either Secretary for the of the executive branch; 13, 2013, THROUGH OCTOBER 19, Majority or Secretary for the Minority for Whereas the President of the National As- 2013, AS ‘‘NATIONAL CASE MAN- the last three Republican Leaders; sembly denied opposition parties the right to AGEMENT WEEK’’ TO RECOGNIZE Whereas, David Schiappa has at all times speak in the legislature from April 16 to May THE VALUE OF CASE MANAGE- discharged the duties of his office with great 21, 2013, and removed them from key com- MENT IN IMPROVING dedication, diligence, and sense of service, mittees in response to their refusal to recog- HEALTHCARE OUTCOMES FOR thus earning the respect of Republican and nize Nicola´ s Maduro as president; Democratic Senators alike, as well as their Whereas members of the ruling United So- PATIENTS staffs; and cialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) violently Mr. PRYOR (for himself and Mr. Whereas, his good humor, storytelling abil- assaulted opposition legislators on April 16 BOOZMAN) submitted the following res- ity, and easy-going manner have made him and April 30, 2013, in the National Assembly, olution; which was referred to the an invaluable member of the Senate family. causing lacerations, broken bones, and other Committee on the Judiciary: Now, therefore, be it injuries to members of the political opposi- Resolved, That the Senate expresses its tion; S. RES. 214 appreciation to David Schiappa and his fam- Whereas the Department of State re- Whereas case management is a collabo- ily and commends him for his outstanding sponded to the violence against opposition rative process of assessment, education, and faithful service to the Senate. legislators in Venezuela by declaring that planning, facilitation, care coordination, The Secretary of the Senate shall transmit ‘‘violence has no place in a representative evaluation, and advocacy; a copy of this resolution to David J. and democratic system, and is particularly Whereas the goal of case management is to Schiappa. inappropriate in the National Assembly’’; meet the health needs of the patient and the

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(1) the Federal Government should take no ity, cost-effective outcomes; f Whereas case managers are advocates who action to redeem, assume, or guarantee any help patients understand their current debt of a State; and SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLU- health status and ways to improve their (2) the Secretary of the Treasury should re- TION 22—PROVIDING FOR A CON- health, and in this way serve as catalysts port to Congress any negotiations to engage DITIONAL ADJOURNMENT OR RE- who guide patients and provide cohesion in actions that would result in an outlay of CESS OF THE SENATE AND AN with other professionals in the healthcare Federal funds on behalf of creditors of a State. ADJOURNMENT OF THE HOUSE delivery team; OF REPRESENTATIVES Whereas case managers are an important f link to quality healthcare; Mr. REID of Nevada submitted the Whereas the American Case Management SENATE RESOLUTION 216—ELECT- following concurrent resolution; which Association and the Case Management Soci- ING LAURA C. DOVE, OF VIR- was considered and agreed to: ety of America work diligently to bring GINIA, AS SECRETARY FOR THE S. CON. RES. 22 awareness to the broad range of services case MINORITY OF THE SENATE managers offer and to educate providers, Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- Mr. MCCONNELL submitted the fol- resentatives concurring), That when the Sen- payers, and regulators on the improved pa- lowing resolution; which was consid- tient outcomes that case management serv- ate recesses or adjourns on any day from ices can provide; ered and agreed to: Thursday, August 1, 2013, through Sunday, Whereas, through National Case Manage- S. RES. 216 August 11, 2013, on a motion offered pursuant ment Week, the American Case Management Resolved, That Laura C. Dove of Virginia to this concurrent resolution by its Majority Association and the Case Management Soci- be, and she is hereby, elected Secretary for Leader or his designee, it stand recessed or ety of America hope to continue to educate the Minority of the Senate, effective Friday, adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, Au- providers, payers, regulators, and consumers August 2, 2013. gust 12, 2013, or such other time on that day as may be specified by its Majority Leader or about the value case managers bring to the f successful delivery of healthcare; his designee in the motion to recess or ad- Whereas the American Case Management SENATE RESOLUTION 217—EX- journ; and that when the Senate recesses or Association and the Case Management Soci- PRESSING SUPPORT FOR DES- adjourns on Monday, August 12, 2013, it stand ety of America will celebrate National Case IGNATION OF OCTOBER 6, 2013, adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, Sep- Management Week during the week of Octo- THROUGH OCTOBER 10, 2013, AS tember 9, 2013, or such other time on that ber 13, 2013, through October 19, 2013, in order ‘‘AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SUR- day as may be specified by its Majority to recognize case managers as an essential Leader or his designee, or until the time of GEONS DAYS’’ AND RECOGNIZING any reassembly pursuant to section 2 of this link to quality healthcare; and THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF Whereas it is appropriate at that time to concurrent resolution, whichever occurs THE FOUNDING OF THE ORGANI- first; and that when the House adjourns on recognize the many achievements of case ZATION managers in improving healthcare outcomes: any legislative day from Friday, August 2, Now, therefore, be it Mr. KIRK (for himself, Mr. BROWN, 2013, through Friday, September 6, 2013, on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent Resolved, That the Senate— and Mr. DURBIN) submitted the fol- (1) designates the week of October 13, 2013, lowing resolution; which was consid- resolution by its Majority Leader or his des- ignee, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on through October 19, 2013, as ‘‘National Case ered and agreed to.: Management Week’’; Monday, September 9, 2013, or until the time S. RES. 217 (2) recognizes the value of case manage- of any reassembly pursuant to section 2 of ment in providing successful and cost-effec- Whereas the American College of Surgeons this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs tive healthcare; and is the largest surgical organization in the first. (3) encourages the people of the United world and remains steadfast in its mission to SEC. 2. The Majority Leader of the Senate States to observe National Case Management improve the care of the surgical patient and and the Speaker of the House, or their re- Week and learn about the field of case man- to safeguard standards of care in an optimal spective designees, acting jointly after con- and ethical practice environment; agement. sultation with the Minority Leader of the Whereas the American College of Surgeons Senate and the Minority Leader of the f continues its work into the 21st century to House, shall notify the Members of the Sen- SENATE RESOLUTION 215—EX- sustain and develop relevant programs that ate and House, respectively, to reassemble at are inspired by quality; such place and time as they may designate PRESSING THE SENSE OF THE Whereas the 100th anniversary celebrations if, in their opinion, the public interest shall SENATE THAT THE FEDERAL serve as a testament that the American Col- warrant it. GOVERNMENT SHOULD NOT BAIL lege of Surgeons is fulfilling its mission of f OUT ANY STATE engaging surgeons as leaders and educators, and developing initiatives that improve sur- SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLU- Mr. KIRK (for himself, Ms. AYOTTE, gery and the quality of care for surgical pa- TION 23—EXPRESSING THE Mr. BARRASSO, Mr. COATS, Mr. CRAPO, tients; SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT THE Mr. JOHNSON of Wisconsin, Mr. RUBIO, Whereas the 2013 American College of Sur- UNITED STATES POSTAL SERV- and Mr. SHELBY) submitted the fol- geons Clinical Congress is the most pres- ICE SHOULD ISSUE A COMMEMO- lowing resolution; which was referred tigious international surgical conference, RATIVE POSTAGE STAMP HON- to the Committee on Banking, Hous- bringing together thousands of Fellows of ORING THE REVEREND DOCTOR ing, and Urban Affairs: the College and other health care profes- sionals who each year rely on the Clinical LEON SULLIVAN AND THAT THE S. RES. 215 Congress to learn about the latest surgical CITIZENS’ STAMP ADVISORY Whereas every State in the United States advances, practice management methods, COMMITTEE SHOULD REC- is a sovereign entity with a constitution and and health policy issues; and OMMEND TO THE POSTMASTER the authority to issue sovereign debt; Whereas October 6, 2013, through October GENERAL THAT SUCH A STAMP Whereas the legislature of every State in 10, 2013, would be appropriate dates to des- the United States has the authority to re- ignate as ‘‘American College of Surgeons BE ISSUED duce spending or raise taxes to pay the obli- Days’’ to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Mr. CASEY submitted the following gations owed by the State; the founding of the American College of Sur- concurrent resolution; which was re- Whereas officials in every State in the geons, the achievements of which continue ferred to the Committee on Homeland United States have the legal obligation to to significantly influence the course of sur- Security and Governmental Affairs.: fully disclose the financial condition of the gery in the United States and around the State to investors who purchase the debt of world, and which was established as an advo- S. CON. RES. 23 the State; cate for all surgical patients: Now, therefore, Whereas the Reverend Doctor Leon Sul- Whereas Congress has rejected prior re- be it livan impacted millions of people throughout quests from creditors of a State for payment Resolved, That the Senate— the world, particularly throughout the of the defaulted debt of a State; and (1) supports the designation of ‘‘American United States and in Africa, by advocating Whereas, during the financial crisis in 1842, College of Surgeons Days’’; self-help principles of empowerment, com- the Senate requested that the Secretary of (2) recognizes the 100th anniversary of the munity development, and self-reliance; the Treasury report any negotiations with founding of the American College of Sur- Whereas the Reverend Dr. Sullivan founded creditors of a State to assume or guaranty geons; and the Opportunities Industrialization Centers

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Mr. ISAKSON (for himself and Mr. ergy manager, as part of the certification for Education and Self-Help (commonly re- BENNET) submitted an amendment intended system under paragraph (7) and using guide- ferred to as ‘‘IFESH’’); to be proposed by him to the bill S. 1392, to lines developed by the Secretary, shall pro- Whereas the Reverend Dr. Sullivan made a promote energy savings in residential build- vide reasons for not implementing any life substantial impact on the lives of the people ings and industry, and for other purposes; cycle cost-effective measures under subpara- in Africa through the actions of OICI and which was ordered to lie on the table. graph (A).’’. IFESH; SA 1845. Mr. UDALL of Colorado (for him- (c) ANNUAL CONTRACTING GOAL.—Section Whereas the Reverend Dr. Sullivan founded self and Ms. COLLINS) submitted an amend- 543(f)(10)(C) of the National Energy Con- the Progress Investment Associates (com- ment intended to be proposed by him to the servation Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 8253(f)(10)(C)) monly referred to as the ‘‘PIA’’) and the Zion bill S. 1392, supra; which was ordered to lie is amended— Nonprofit Charitable Trust (commonly re- on the table. (1) by striking ‘‘Each Federal agency’’ and ferred to as the ‘‘ZNCT’’), which was estab- SA 1846. Mr. UDALL of Colorado (for him- inserting the following: lished to fund housing, shopping, human self and Mr. RISCH) submitted an amendment ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—Each Federal agency’’; services, educational, and other nonprofit intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. and ventures for inner-city dwellers; 1392, supra; which was ordered to lie on the (2) by adding at the end the following new Whereas the Reverend Dr. Sullivan estab- table. clauses: lished inner-city retirement and assisted liv- SA 1847. Mr. BENNET (for himself and Ms. ‘‘(ii) TRACKING.—Each Federal agency shall ing complexes for the elderly and disabled in AYOTTE) submitted an amendment intended use the benchmarking systems selected or Philadelphia and other cities throughout the to be proposed by him to the bill S. 1392, developed for the agency under paragraph (8) United States, named Opportunities Towers; supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. to track energy savings realized by the agen- cy through the implementation of energy- or Whereas the Reverend Dr. Sullivan was SA 1848. Mr. REID (for Mr. PRYOR (for him- water-saving or conservation measures pur- able, as the first African-American member self, Ms. AYOTTE, and Mr. COBURN)) proposed on the board of General Motors Corporation, an amendment to the bill H.R. 1344, to suant to paragraph (4), and shall submit in- to secure the support of the other board amend title 49, United States Code, to direct formation regarding such savings to the Sec- members to back him in the development of the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Secu- retary to be published on a public website of the Department of Energy. the unprecedented Global Sullivan Prin- rity (Transportation Security Administra- ‘‘(iii) CONSIDERATION.—Each Federal agen- ciples, a code of conduct written in 1977, for tion) to provide expedited air passenger cy shall consider using energy savings per- United States businesses operating in South screening to severely injured or disabled formance contracts or utility energy service Africa; members of the Armed Forces and severely contracts to implement energy- or water- Whereas the Reverend Dr. Sullivan has injured or disabled veterans, and for other saving or conservation measures pursuant to been the recipient of the Presidential Medal purposes. of Freedom, the Notre Dame Award, the El- paragraph (4). eanor Roosevelt Human Rights Award, the f ‘‘(iv) CONTRACTING GOAL.—It shall be the NAACP Spingarn Award, the Kappa Alpha TEXT OF AMENDMENTS goal of the Federal Government, in the im- Psi Laurel Wreath, and more than 50 doc- plementation of energy- or water-saving or toral degrees; SA 1840. Mr. COONS submitted an conservation measures pursuant to para- Whereas the Reverend Dr. Sullivan eco- amendment intended to be proposed by graph (4), to enter into energy savings per- nomically empowered individuals and com- him to the bill S. 1392, to promote en- formance contracts or utility energy service bated poverty wherever he implemented pro- ergy savings in residential buildings contracts equal to $1,000,000,000 in each year grams; and industry, and for other purposes; during the 5-year period beginning on Janu- Whereas the Reverend Dr. Sullivan estab- which was ordered to lie on the table; ary 1, 2014. ‘‘(v) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than lished the African-African American sum- as follows: mits to bring together the leaders of African September 30 of each year during the 5-year countries, the United States, and other coun- At the end of title III, add the following: period referred to in clause (iv), each Federal tries; and SEC. 3ll. USE OF ENERGY AND WATER EFFI- agency shall submit to the Secretary infor- Whereas the Reverend Dr. Sullivan estab- CIENCY MEASURES IN FEDERAL mation regarding progress made by the agen- BUILDINGS. lished the Global Sullivan Principles (for cy towards achieving the goal described in Corporate Social Responsibility) in the late (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the fol- such clause. Not later than 60 days after each 1990s to apply the same type of principles for lowing: such September 30, the Secretary, acting countries and businesses throughout the (1) Private sector funding and expertise through the Federal Energy Management world: Now, therefore, be it can help address the energy efficiency chal- Program, shall submit to the Committee on Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- lenges facing the United States. Energy and Commerce of the House of Rep- resentatives concurring), That it is the sense (2) The Federal Government spends more resentatives and the Committee on Energy of Congress that— than $6 billion annually in energy costs. and Natural Resources of the Senate a report (1) the United States Postal Service should (3) Reducing Federal energy costs can help describing the progress made by the Federal issue a commemorative postage stamp hon- save money, create jobs, and reduce waste. Government towards achieving such goal.’’. oring the Reverend Doctor Leon Sullivan; (4) Energy savings performance contracts and and utility energy savings contracts are SA 1841. Mr. COONS submitted an (2) the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Com- tools for utilizing private sector investment amendment intended to be proposed by mittee should recommend to the Postmaster to upgrade Federal facilities without any up- him to the bill S. 1392, to promote en- General that such a stamp be issued. front cost to the taxpayer. ergy savings in residential buildings (5) Performance contracting is a way to f and industry, and for other purposes; retrofit Federal buildings using private sec- which was ordered to lie on the table; AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND tor investment in the absence of appro- as follows: PROPOSED priated dollars. Retrofits seek to reduce en- ergy use, improve infrastructure, protect na- After section 401, insert the following: SA 1840. Mr. COONS submitted an amend- tional security, and cut facility operations SEC. ll. EXTENSION OF PUBLICLY TRADED ment intended to be proposed by him to the and maintenance costs. PARTNERSHIP OWNERSHIP STRUC- bill S. 1392, to promote energy savings in res- TURE TO ENERGY POWER GENERA- (b) IMPLEMENTATION OF IDENTIFIED ENERGY idential buildings and industry, and for other TION PROJECTS, TRANSPORTATION AND WATER EFFICIENCY MEASURES.—Section purposes; which was ordered to lie on the FUELS, AND RELATED ENERGY AC- 543(f)(4) of the National Energy Conservation table. TIVITIES. SA 1841. Mr. COONS submitted an amend- Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 8253(f)(4)) is amended to (a) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be ment intended to be proposed by him to the read as follows: cited as the ‘‘Master Limited Partnerships bill S. 1392, supra; which was ordered to lie ‘‘(4) IMPLEMENTATION OF IDENTIFIED ENERGY Parity Act’’. on the table. AND WATER EFFICIENCY MEASURES.— (b) GENERAL RULE.—Subparagraph (E) of SA 1842. Mr. COONS (for himself, Ms. COL- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 2 years section 7704(d)(1) of the Internal Revenue LINS, and Mr. REED) submitted an amend- after the completion of each evaluation Code of 1986 is amended— ment intended to be proposed by him to the under paragraph (3), each energy manager (1) by striking ‘‘income and gains derived bill S. 1392, supra; which was ordered to lie shall consider— from the exploration’’ and inserting ‘‘income on the table. ‘‘(i) implementing any energy- or water- and gains derived from the following: SA 1843. Mr. WICKER submitted an amend- saving or conservation measure that the ‘‘(i) MINERALS, NATURAL RESOURCES, ETC.— ment intended to be proposed by him to the Federal agency identified in the evaluation The exploration’’,

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Mr. COONS (for himself, Ms. dioxide by 2.65 metric tons each year per of electric power exclusively utilizing any COLLINS, and Mr. REED) submitted an home; and resource described in section 45(c)(1) or en- amendment intended to be proposed by (G) has decreased national energy con- ergy property described in section 48 (deter- him to the bill S. 1392, to promote en- sumption by the equivalent of 24,100,000 bar- mined without regard to any termination ergy savings in residential buildings rels of oil annually; date), or in the case of a facility described in and industry, and for other purposes; (6) the WAP can be enhanced with the addi- paragraph (3) or (7) of section 45(d) (deter- which was ordered to lie on the table; tion of a targeted portion of the Federal mined without regard to any placed in serv- funds through an innovative program that ice date or date by which construction of the as follows: supports projects performed by qualified facility is required to begin), the accepting At the end of the bill, add the following: nonprofit organizations that have a dem- or processing of such resource. Subtitle B—Weatherization Enhancement onstrated capacity to build, renovate, repair, ‘‘(iii) ELECTRICITY STORAGE DEVICES.—The and Local Energy Efficiency Investment or improve the energy efficiency of a signifi- receipt and sale of electric power that has and Accountability cant number of low-income homes, building been stored in a device directly connected to SEC. 411. FINDINGS. on the success of the existing program with- the grid. Congress finds that— out replacing the existing WAP network or ‘‘(iv) COMBINED HEAT AND POWER.—The gen- (1) the State energy program established creating a separate delivery mechanism for eration, storage, or distribution of thermal under part D of title III of the Energy Policy basic WAP services; energy exclusively utilizing property de- and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6321 et seq.) (7) the WAP has increased energy effi- scribed in section 48(c)(3) (determined with- (referred to in this section as ‘‘SEP’’) and ciency opportunities by promoting new, com- out regard to subparagraphs (B) and (D) the Weatherization Assistance Program for petitive public-private sector models of ret- thereof and without regard to any placed in Low-Income Persons established under part rofitting low-income homes through new service date). A of title IV of the Energy Conservation and Federal partnerships; ‘‘(v) RENEWABLE THERMAL ENERGY.—The Production Act (42 U.S.C. 6861 et seq.) (re- (8) improved monitoring and reporting of generation, storage, or distribution of ther- ferred to in this section as ‘‘WAP’’) have the work product of the WAP has yielded mal energy exclusively using any resource proven to be beneficial, long-term partner- benefits, and expanding independent described in section 45(c)(1) or energy prop- ships among Federal, State, and local part- verification of efficiency work will support erty described in clause (i) or (iii) of section ners; the long-term goals of the WAP; 48(a)(3)(A). (2) the SEP and the WAP have been reau- (9) reports of the Government Account- ‘‘(vi) WASTE HEAT TO POWER.—The use of re- thorized on a bipartisan basis over many ability Office in 2011, Inspector General’s of coverable waste energy, as defined in section years to address changing national, regional, the Department of Energy, and State audi- 371(5) of the Energy Policy and Conservation and State circumstances and needs, espe- tors have identified State-level deficiencies Act (42 U.S.C. 6341(5)) (as in effect on the cially through— in monitoring efforts that can be addressed date of the enactment of the Master Limited (A) the Energy Policy and Conservation in a manner that will ensure that WAP funds Partnerships Parity Act). Act (42 U.S.C. 6201 et seq.); are used more effectively; ‘‘(vii) RENEWABLE FUEL INFRASTRUCTURE.— (B) the Energy Conservation and Produc- (10) through the history of the WAP, the The storage or transportation of any fuel de- tion Act (42 U.S.C. 6801 et seq.); WAP has evolved with improvements in effi- scribed in subsection (b), (c), (d), or (e) of (C) the State Energy Efficiency Programs ciency technology, including, in the 1990s, section 6426. Improvement Act of 1990 (Public Law 101–440; many States adopting advanced home energy ‘‘(viii) RENEWABLE FUELS.—The production, 104 Stat. 1006); audits, which has led to great returns on in- storage, or transportation of any renewable (D) the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. vestment; and fuel described in section 211(o)(1)(J) of the 13201 et seq.); (11) as the home energy efficiency industry Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(o)(1)(J)) (as in (E) the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. has become more performance-based, the effect on the date of the enactment of the 15801 et seq.); and WAP should continue to use those advances Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act) or (F) the Energy Independence and Security in technology and the professional work- section 40A(d)(1). Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17001 et seq.); force. ‘‘(ix) RENEWABLE CHEMICALS.—The produc- (3) the SEP, also known as the ‘‘State en- PART I—WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE tion, storage, or transportation of any re- ergy conservation program’’— PROGRAM newable chemical (as defined in paragraph (A) was first created in 1975 to implement (6)). a State-based, national program in support SEC. 421. REAUTHORIZATION OF WEATHERIZA- TION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. ‘‘(x) ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILDINGS.—The of energy efficiency, renewable energy, eco- Section 422 of the Energy Conservation and nomic development, energy emergency pre- audit and installation through contract or Production Act (42 U.S.C. 6872) is amended paredness, and energy policy; and other agreement of any energy efficient by striking ‘‘appropriated—’’ and all that building property described in section (B) has come to operate in every sector of follows through the period at the end and in- 179D(c)(1). the economy in support of the private sector serting ‘‘appropriated $450,000,000 for each of ‘‘(xi) GASIFICATION WITH SEQUESTRATION.— to improve productivity and has dramati- fiscal years 2014 through 2018.’’. cally reduced the cost of government The production of any product from a project SEC. 422. GRANTS FOR NEW, SELF-SUSTAINING that meets the requirements of subpara- through energy savings at the State and LOW-INCOME, SINGLE-FAMILY AND graphs (A) and (B) of section 48B(c)(1) and local levels; MULTIFAMILY HOUSING ENERGY that separates and sequesters in secure geo- (4) Federal laboratory studies have con- RETROFIT MODEL PROGRAMS TO logical storage (as determined under section cluded that, for every Federal dollar invested ELIGIBLE MULTISTATE HOUSING 45Q(d)(2)) at least 75 percent of such project’s through the SEP, more than $7 is saved in AND ENERGY NONPROFIT ORGANI- total qualified carbon dioxide (as defined in energy costs and almost $11 in non-Federal ZATIONS. section 45Q(b)). funds is leveraged; The Energy Conservation and Production Act is amended by inserting after section ‘‘(xii) CARBON CAPTURE AND SEQUESTRA- (5) the WAP— 414B (42 U.S.C. 6864b) the following: TION.—The generation or storage of electric (A) was first created in 1976 to assist low- power produced from any facility which is a income families in response to the first oil ‘‘SEC. 414C. GRANTS FOR NEW, SELF-SUSTAINING LOW-INCOME, SINGLE-FAMILY AND qualified facility described in section 45Q(c) embargo; (B) has become the largest residential en- MULTIFAMILY HOUSING ENERGY and which disposes of any captured qualified RETROFIT MODEL PROGRAMS TO carbon dioxide (as defined in section 45Q(b)) ergy conservation program in the United ELIGIBLE MULTISTATE HOUSING in secure geological storage (as determined States, with more than 7,100,000 homes AND ENERGY NONPROFIT ORGANI- under section 45Q(d)(2)).’’. weatherized since the WAP was created; ZATIONS. (c) RENEWABLE CHEMICAL.—Section 7704(d) (C) saves an estimated 35 percent of con- ‘‘(a) PURPOSES.—The purposes of this sec- of such Code is amended by adding at the end sumption in the typical weatherized home, tion are— the following new paragraph: yielding average annual savings of $437 per ‘‘(1) to expand the number of low-income, ‘‘(6) RENEWABLE CHEMICAL.—The term ‘re- year in home energy costs; single-family and multifamily homes that newable chemical’ means a monomer, poly- (D) has created thousands of jobs in both receive energy efficiency retrofits; mer, plastic, formulated product, or chem- the construction sector and in the supply ‘‘(2) to promote innovation and new models ical substance produced from renewable bio- chain of materials suppliers, vendors, and of retrofitting low-income homes through mass (as defined in section 9001(12) of the manufacturers who supply the WAP; new Federal partnerships with covered orga- Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of (E) returns $2.51 in energy savings for nizations that leverage substantial dona- 2002 (7 U.S.C. 8101(12)), as in effect on the every Federal dollar spent in energy and tions, donated materials, volunteer labor,

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homeowner labor equity, and other private ‘‘(2) ADMINISTRATION.—To be eligible to re- under this section supersedes or otherwise sector resources; ceive a grant under this section, an applicant affects any State or local law, to the extent ‘‘(3) to assist the covered organizations in shall submit to the Secretary an application that the State or local law contains a re- demonstrating, evaluating, improving, and at such time, in such manner, and con- quirement that is more stringent than the replicating widely the model low-income en- taining such information as the Secretary applicable requirement of this section. ergy retrofit programs of the covered organi- may require. ‘‘(k) ANNUAL REPORTS.—The Secretary zations; and ‘‘(3) AWARDS.—Not later than 90 days after shall submit to Congress annual reports that ‘‘(4) to ensure that the covered organiza- the date of issuance of a request for pro- provide— tions make the energy retrofit programs of posals, the Secretary shall award grants ‘‘(1) findings; the covered organizations self-sustaining by under this section. ‘‘(2) a description of energy and cost sav- the time grant funds have been expended. ‘‘(f) ELIGIBLE USES OF GRANT FUNDS.—A ings achieved and actions taken under this ‘‘(b) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: grant under this section may be used for— section; and ‘‘(1) COVERED ORGANIZATION.—The term ‘‘(1) energy efficiency audits, cost-effective ‘‘(3) any recommendations for further ac- ‘covered organization’ means an organiza- retrofit, and related activities in different tion. tion that— climatic regions of the United States; ‘‘(l) FUNDING.—Of the amount of funds that ‘‘(A) is described in section 501(c)(3) of the ‘‘(2) energy efficiency materials and sup- are made available to carry out the Weather- Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt plies; ization Assistance Program for each of fiscal from taxation under 501(a) of that Code; and ‘‘(3) organizational capacity— years 2014 through 2018 under section 422, the ‘‘(B) has an established record of con- ‘‘(A) to significantly increase the number Secretary shall use to carry out this sec- structing, renovating, repairing, or making of energy retrofits; tion— energy efficient a total of not less than 250 ‘‘(B) to replicate an energy retrofit pro- ‘‘(1) for fiscal year 2014— owner-occupied, single-family or multi- gram in other States; and ‘‘(A) 1 percent of the amount if the amount family homes per year for low-income house- ‘‘(C) to ensure that the program is self-sus- is less than $200,000,000; holds, either directly or through affiliates, taining after the Federal grant funds are ex- ‘‘(B) 2 percent of the amount if the amount chapters, or other direct partners (using the pended; is $200,000,000 or more but less than most recent year for which data are avail- ‘‘(4) energy efficiency, audit and retrofit $225,000,000; able). training, and ongoing technical assistance; ‘‘(C) 5 percent of the amount if the amount ‘‘(2) LOW-INCOME.—The term ‘low-income’ ‘‘(5) information to homeowners on proper is $225,000,000 or more but less than means an income level that is not more than maintenance and energy savings behaviors; $260,000,000; 200 percent of the poverty level (as deter- ‘‘(6) quality control and improvement; ‘‘(D) 10 percent of the amount if the mined in accordance with criteria estab- ‘‘(7) data collection, measurement, and amount is $260,000,000 or more but less than lished by the Director of the Office of Man- verification; $400,000,000; and agement and Budget) applicable to a family ‘‘(8) program monitoring, oversight, eval- ‘‘(E) 20 percent of the amount if the of the size involved, except that the Sec- uation, and reporting; amount is $400,000,000 or more; and retary may establish a higher or lower level ‘‘(9) management and administration (up ‘‘(2) for each of fiscal year 2015 through if the Secretary determines that a higher or to a maximum of 10 percent of the total 2018— lower level is necessary to carry out this sec- grant); ‘‘(A) 2 percent of the amount if the amount tion. ‘‘(10) labor and training activities; and is less than $225,000,000; ‘‘(3) WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ‘‘(11) such other activities as the Secretary ‘‘(B) 5 percent of the amount if the amount FOR LOW-INCOME PERSONS.—The term ‘Weath- determines to be appropriate. is $225,000,000 or more but less than erization Assistance Program for Low-In- ‘‘(g) MAXIMUM AMOUNT.—The amount of a $260,000,000; come Persons’ means the program estab- grant provided under this section shall not ‘‘(C) 10 percent of the amount if the lished under this part (including part 440 of exceed— amount is $260,000,000 or more but less than title 10, Code of Federal Regulations). ‘‘(1) if the amount made available to carry $400,000,000; and ‘‘(c) COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM.—The out this section for a fiscal year is ‘‘(D) 20 percent of the amount if the Secretary shall make grants to covered orga- $225,000,000 or more, $5,000,000; and amount is $400,000,000 or more.’’. nizations through a national competitive ‘‘(2) if the amount made available to carry SEC. 423. STANDARDS PROGRAM. process for use in accordance with this sec- out this section for a fiscal year is less than Section 415 of the Energy Conservation and tion. $225,000,000, $1,500,000. Production Act (42 U.S.C. 6865) is amended ‘‘(d) AWARD FACTORS.—In making grants ‘‘(h) GUIDELINES.— by adding at the end the following: under this section, the Secretary shall con- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 90 days sider— after the date of enactment of this section, ‘‘(f) STANDARDS PROGRAM.— ‘‘(1) the number of low-income homes the the Secretary shall issue guidelines to imple- ‘‘(1) CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATION.—Effective applicant— ment the grant program established under beginning January 1, 2015, to be eligible to ‘‘(A) has built, renovated, repaired, or this section. carry out weatherization using funds made available under this part, a contractor shall made more energy efficient as of the date of ‘‘(2) ADMINISTRATION.—The guidelines— the application; and ‘‘(A) shall not apply to the Weatherization be selected through a competitive bidding ‘‘(B) can reasonably be projected to build, Assistance Program for Low-Income Per- process and be— renovate, repair, or make energy efficient sons, in whole or major part; but ‘‘(A) accredited by the Building Perform- during the 10-year period beginning on the ‘‘(B) may rely on applicable provisions of ance Institute; date of the application; law governing the Weatherization Assistance ‘‘(B) an Energy Smart Home Performance ‘‘(2) the qualifications, experience, and Program for Low-Income Persons to estab- Team accredited under the Residential En- past performance of the applicant, including lish— ergy Services Network; or experience successfully managing and ad- ‘‘(i) standards for allowable expenditures; ‘‘(C) accredited by an equivalent accredita- ministering Federal funds; ‘‘(ii) a minimum savings-to-investment tion or program accreditation-based State ‘‘(3) the number and diversity of States and ratio; certification program approved by the Sec- climates in which the applicant works as of ‘‘(iii) standards— retary. the date of the application; ‘‘(I) to carry out training programs; ‘‘(2) GRANTS FOR ENERGY RETROFIT MODEL ‘‘(4) the amount of non-Federal funds, do- ‘‘(II) to conduct energy audits and program PROGRAMS.— nated or discounted materials, discounted or activities; ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—To be eligible to receive volunteer skilled labor, volunteer unskilled ‘‘(III) to provide technical assistance; a grant under section 414C, a covered organi- labor, homeowner labor equity, and other re- ‘‘(IV) to monitor program activities; and zation (as defined in section 414C(b)) shall sources the applicant will provide; ‘‘(V) to verify energy and cost savings; use a crew chief who— ‘‘(5) the extent to which the applicant ‘‘(iv) liability insurance requirements; and ‘‘(i) is certified or accredited in accordance could successfully replicate the energy ret- ‘‘(v) recordkeeping requirements, which with paragraph (1); and rofit program of the applicant and sustain shall include reporting to the Office of ‘‘(ii) supervises the work performed with the program after the grant funds have been Weatherization and Intergovernmental Pro- grant funds. expended; grams of the Department of Energy applica- ‘‘(B) VOLUNTEER LABOR.—A volunteer who ‘‘(6) regional diversity; ble data on each home retrofitted. performs work for a covered organization ‘‘(7) urban, suburban, and rural localities; ‘‘(i) REVIEW AND EVALUATION.—The Sec- that receives a grant under section 414C shall and retary shall review and evaluate the per- not be required to be certified under this ‘‘(8) such other factors as the Secretary de- formance of any covered organization that subsection if the volunteer is not directly in- termines to be appropriate. receives a grant under this section (which stalling or repairing mechanical equipment ‘‘(e) APPLICATIONS.— may include an audit), as determined by the or other items that require skilled labor. ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days Secretary. ‘‘(C) TRAINING.—The Secretary shall use after the date of enactment of this section, ‘‘(j) COMPLIANCE WITH STATE AND LOCAL training and technical assistance funds the Secretary shall request proposals from LAW.—Nothing in this section or any pro- available to the Secretary to assist covered covered organizations. gram carried out using a grant provided organizations under section 414C in providing

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training to obtain certification required this Act, the Secretary of Transportation or (3) HOMEOWNER.—The term ‘‘homeowner’’ under this subsection, including provisional the Secretary of Housing and Urban Develop- means the mortgagor under a covered loan. or temporary certification. ment shall give priority to eligible entities (4) MORTGAGEE.—The term ‘‘mortgagee’’ ‘‘(3) MINIMUM EFFICIENCY STANDARDS.—Ef- that did not have an unresolved audit finding means— fective beginning October 1, 2015, the Sec- during the 3 fiscal years prior to submitting (A) an original lender under a covered loan retary shall ensure that— an application for grant amounts appro- or the holder of a covered loan at the time at ‘‘(A) each retrofit for which weatherization priated or otherwise made available under which that mortgage transaction is con- assistance is provided under this part meets this Act. summated; minimum efficiency and quality of work (E) REIMBURSEMENT.—If an entity is award- (B) any affiliate, agent, subsidiary, suc- standards established by the Secretary after ed grant amounts appropriated or otherwise cessor, or assignee of an original lender weatherization of a dwelling unit; and made available under this Act during the 2- under a covered loan or the holder of a cov- ‘‘(B) at least 10 percent of the dwelling fiscal-year period in which the entity is ered loan at the time at which that mort- units are randomly inspected by a third barred from receiving grants under subpara- gage transaction is consummated; party accredited under this subsection to en- graph (B), the Secretary of Transportation (C) any servicer of a covered loan; and sure compliance with the minimum effi- or the Secretary of Housing and Urban De- (D) any subsequent purchaser, trustee, or ciency and quality of work standards estab- velopment shall recoup the costs of the re- transferee of any covered loan issued by an lished under subparagraph (A); and payment to the fund from the grant recipi- original lender. ‘‘(C) the standards established under this ent that was erroneously awarded grant (5) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ subsection meet or exceed the industry funds. means the Secretary of Housing and Urban standards for home performance work that (2) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION REQUIRE- Development. are in effect on the date of enactment of this MENTS.— (6) SERVICER.—The term ‘‘servicer’’ means subsection, as determined by the Sec- (A) DEFINITION.—For purposes of this para- the person or entity responsible for the serv- retary.’’. graph and any grant programs described in icing of a covered loan, including the person this Act, the term ‘‘nonprofit organization’’ PART II—STATE ENERGY PROGRAM or entity who makes or holds a covered loan means an organization that is described in SEC. 431. REAUTHORIZATION OF STATE ENERGY if that person or entity also services the cov- section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code ered loan. PROGRAM. of 1986 and is exempt from taxation under Section 365(f) of the Energy Policy and (7) SERVICING.—The term ‘‘servicing’’ has section 501(a) of such Code. Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6325(f)) is amend- the meaning given the term in section 6(i) of (B) PROHIBITION.—The Secretary of Trans- ed by striking ‘‘$125,000,000 for each of fiscal the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act portation and the Secretary of Housing and of 1974 (12 U.S.C. 2605(i)). years 2007 through 2012’’ and inserting Urban Development may not award any (b) FINDINGS AND PURPOSES.— ‘‘$75,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2014 grant amounts appropriated or otherwise (1) FINDINGS.—Congress finds that— through 2018’’. made available under this Act to a nonprofit (A) energy costs for homeowners are a sig- organization that holds money in offshore SA 1843. Mr. WICKER submitted an nificant and increasing portion of their accounts for the purpose of avoiding paying household budgets; amendment intended to be proposed by the tax described in section 511(a) of the In- (B) household energy use can vary substan- him to the bill S. 1243, making appro- ternal Revenue Code of 1986. tially depending on the efficiency and char- priations for the Departments of (C) DISCLOSURE.—Each nonprofit organiza- acteristics of the house; Transportation, and Housing and tion that is a recipient of grant amounts ap- (C) expected energy cost savings are impor- propriated or otherwise made available Urban Development, and related agen- tant to the value of the house; under this Act and uses the procedures pre- cies for the fiscal year ending Sep- (D) the current test for loan affordability scribed in regulations to create a rebuttable tember 30, 2014, and for other purposes; used by most covered agencies, commonly presumption of reasonableness for the com- which was ordered to lie on the table; known as the ‘‘debt-to-income’’ test, is inad- pensation of its officers, directors, trustees equate because it does not take into account as follows: and key employees, shall disclose to the Sec- the expected energy cost savings for the On page 188, after line 24, insert the fol- retary of Transportation and the Secretary homeowner of an energy efficient home; and lowing: of Housing and Urban Development, in the (E) another loan limitation, commonly SEC. 422. Funds appropriated or otherwise application for the grant, the process for de- known as the ‘‘loan-to-value’’ test, is tied to made available by this Act for grants to be termining such compensation, including the the appraisal, which often does not adjust for awarded by the Secretary of Housing and independent persons involved in reviewing efficiency features of houses. Urban Development or the Secretary of and approving such compensation, the com- (2) PURPOSES.—The purposes of this section Transportation shall be subject to the fol- parability data used, and contemporaneous are to— lowing accountability provisions: substantiation of the deliberation and deci- (A) improve the accuracy of mortgage un- (1) AUDIT REQUIREMENT.— sion. Upon request, the Secretary of Trans- derwriting by Federal mortgage agencies by (A) IN GENERAL.—Beginning in the first fis- portation or the Secretary of Housing and ensuring that energy cost savings are in- cal year beginning after the date of the en- Urban Development shall make the informa- cluded in the underwriting process as de- actment of this title, and in each fiscal year tion disclosed under this paragraph available scribed below, and thus to reduce the thereafter, the Inspector Generals of the De- for public inspection. partment of Transportation and the Depart- amount of energy consumed by homes and to ment of Housing and Development shall con- SA 1844. Mr. ISAKSON (for himself facilitate the creation of energy efficiency retrofit and construction jobs; duct audits of any grant amounts appro- and Mr. BENNET) submitted an amend- priated or otherwise made available under (B) require a covered agency to include the ment intended to be proposed by him expected energy cost savings of a homeowner this Act to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse to the bill S. 1392, to promote energy of funds by grantees. The Inspectors General as a regular expense in the tests, such as the shall determine the appropriate number of savings in residential buildings and in- debt-to-income test, used to determine the such audits to be conducted each year. dustry, and for other purposes; which ability of the loan applicant to afford the (B) DEFINITION.—In this paragraph, the was ordered to lie on the table; as fol- cost of homeownership for all loan programs; term ‘‘unresolved audit finding’’ means a lows: and finding in the final audit report of the In- At the end of title IV, add the following: (C) require a covered agency to include the spectors General of the Department of SEC. 4lll. ENHANCED ENERGY EFFICIENCY value home buyers place on the energy effi- Transportation and the Department of Hous- UNDERWRITING. ciency of a house in tests used to compare ing and Urban Development that the grantee (a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: the mortgage amount to home value, taking has utilized grant funds for an unauthorized (1) COVERED AGENCY.—The term ‘‘covered precautions to avoid double-counting and to expenditure or otherwise unallowable cost agency’’— support safe and sound lending. that is not closed or resolved within 12 (A) means— (c) ENHANCED ENERGY EFFICIENCY UNDER- months from the date when the final audit (i) an executive agency, as that term is de- WRITING CRITERIA.— report is issued. fined in section 102 of title 31, United States (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after (C) MANDATORY EXCLUSION.—A recipient of Code; and the date of enactment of this Act, the Sec- grant amounts appropriated or otherwise (ii) any other agency of the Federal Gov- retary shall, in consultation with the advi- made available under this Act that is found ernment; and sory group established in subsection (f)(2), to have an unresolved audit finding shall not (B) includes any enterprise, as that term is develop and issue guidelines for a covered be eligible to receive grant amounts appro- defined under section 1303 of the Federal agency to implement enhanced loan eligi- priated or otherwise made available under Housing Enterprises Financial Safety and bility requirements, for use when testing the this title during the following 2 fiscal years Soundness Act of 1992 (12 U.S.C. 4502). ability of a loan applicant to repay a covered beginning after the end of the 12-month pe- (2) COVERED LOAN.—The term ‘‘covered loan, that account for the expected energy riod described under subparagraph (A). loan’’ means a loan secured by a home that cost savings for a loan applicant at a subject (D) PRIORITY.—In awarding amounts appro- is issued, insured, purchased, or securitized property, in the manner set forth in para- priated or otherwise made available under by a covered agency. graphs (2) and (3).

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(2) REQUIREMENTS TO ACCOUNT FOR ENERGY (A) typical energy cost savings that would (3) DETERMINATION OF ESTIMATED ENERGY COST SAVINGS.—The enhanced loan eligibility be possible from a cost-effective energy up- SAVINGS.— requirements under paragraph (1) shall re- grade of a home of the size and in the region (A) AMOUNT OF ENERGY SAVINGS.—The quire that, for all covered loans for which an of the subject property; amount of estimated energy savings shall be energy efficiency report is voluntarily pro- (B) the impact the typical energy cost sav- determined by calculating the difference be- vided to the mortgagee by the mortgagor, ings would have on monthly ownership costs tween the estimated energy costs for the av- the covered agency and the mortgagee shall of a typical home; erage comparable houses, as determined in take into consideration the estimated energy (C) the impact on the size of a mortgage guidelines to be issued under paragraph (1), cost savings expected for the owner of the that could be obtained if the typical energy and the estimated energy costs for the sub- subject property in determining whether the cost savings were reflected in an energy effi- ject property based upon the energy effi- loan applicant has sufficient income to serv- ciency report; and ciency report. ice the mortgage debt plus other regular ex- (D) resources for improving the energy effi- (B) DURATION OF ENERGY SAVINGS.—The du- penses. To the extent that a covered agency ciency of a home. ration of the estimated energy savings shall uses a test such as a debt-to-income test (6) LIMITATIONS.—A covered agency shall be based upon the estimated life of the appli- that includes certain regular expenses, such not— cable equipment, consistent with the rating as hazard insurance and property taxes, the (A) modify existing underwriting criteria system used to produce the energy efficiency expected energy cost savings shall be in- or adopt new underwriting criteria that in- report. tentionally negate or reduce the impact of cluded as an offset to these expenses. Energy (C) PRESENT VALUE OF ENERGY SAVINGS.— the requirements or resulting benefits that costs to be assessed include the cost of elec- The present value of the future savings shall are set forth or otherwise derived from the tricity, natural gas, oil, and any other fuel be discounted using the average interest rate enhanced loan eligibility requirements re- regularly used to supply energy to the sub- on conventional 30-year mortgages, in the quired under this subsection; or ject property. manner directed by guidelines issued under (B) impose greater buy back requirements, (3) DETERMINATION OF ESTIMATED ENERGY paragraph (1). credit overlays, insurance requirements, in- COST SAVINGS.— (4) ENSURING CONSIDERATION OF ENERGY EF- cluding private mortgage insurance, or any (A) IN GENERAL.—The guidelines to be FICIENT FEATURES.—Section 1110 of the Fi- other material costs, impediments, or pen- issued under paragraph (1) shall include in- alties on covered loans merely because the nancial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and structions for the covered agency to cal- loan uses an energy efficiency report or the Enforcement Act of 1989 (12 U.S.C. 3339) is culate estimated energy cost savings using— enhanced loan eligibility requirements re- amended— (i) the energy efficiency report; quired under this subsection. (A) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘; and’’ (ii) an estimate of baseline average energy and inserting a semicolon; and (7) APPLICABILITY AND IMPLEMENTATION costs; and DATE.—Not later than 3 years after the date (B) in paragraph (3), by striking the period (iii) additional sources of information as of enactment of this Act, and before Decem- at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’ and insert- determined by the Secretary. ber 31, 2016, the enhanced loan eligibility re- ing after paragraph (3) the following: (B) REPORT REQUIREMENTS.—For the pur- quirements required under this subsection ‘‘(4) that State certified and licensed ap- poses of subparagraph (A), an energy effi- shall be implemented by each covered agen- praisers have timely access, whenever prac- ciency report shall— cy to— ticable, to information from the property (i) estimate the expected energy cost sav- (A) apply to any covered loan for the sale, owner and the lender that may be relevant in ings specific to the subject property, based or refinancing of any loan for the sale, of any developing an opinion of value regarding the on specific information about the property; home; energy- and water-saving improvements or (ii) be prepared in accordance with the (B) be available on any residential real features of a property, such as— guidelines to be issued under paragraph (1); property (including individual units of con- ‘‘(A) labels or ratings of buildings; and dominiums and cooperatives) that qualifies ‘‘(B) installed appliances, measures, sys- (iii) be prepared— for a covered loan; and tems or technologies; (I) in accordance with the Residential En- (C) provide prospective mortgagees with ‘‘(C) blueprints; ergy Service Network’s Home Energy Rating sufficient guidance and applicable tools to ‘‘(D) construction costs; System (commonly known as ‘‘HERS’’) by an implement the required underwriting meth- ‘‘(E) financial or other incentives regard- individual certified by the Residential En- ods. ing energy- and water-efficient components ergy Service Network, unless the Secretary (d) ENHANCED ENERGY EFFICIENCY UNDER- and systems installed in a property; finds that the use of HERS does not further WRITING VALUATION GUIDELINES.— ‘‘(F) utility bills; the purposes of this section; or (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after ‘‘(G) energy consumption and (II) by other methods approved by the Sec- the date of enactment of this Act, the Sec- benchmarking data; and retary, in consultation with the Secretary of retary shall— ‘‘(H) third-party verifications or represen- Energy and the advisory group established in (A) in consultation with the Federal Fi- tations of energy and water efficiency per- subsection (f)(2), for use under this section, nancial Institutions Examination Council formance of a property, observing all finan- which shall include a third-party quality as- and the advisory group established in sub- cial privacy requirements adhered to by cer- surance procedure. section (f)(2), develop and issue guidelines for tified and licensed appraisers, including sec- (C) USE BY APPRAISER.—If an energy effi- a covered agency to determine the maximum tion 501 of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 ciency report is used under paragraph (2), the permitted loan amount based on the value of U.S.C. 6801). energy efficiency report shall be provided to the property for all covered loans made on Unless a property owner consents to a lend- the appraiser to estimate the energy effi- properties with an energy efficiency report er, an appraiser, in carrying out the require- ciency of the subject property and for poten- that meets the requirements of subsection ments of paragraph (4), shall not have access tial adjustments for energy efficiency. (c)(3)(B); and to the commercial or financial information (4) REQUIRED DISCLOSURE TO CONSUMER FOR (B) in consultation with the Secretary of of the owner that is privileged or confiden- A HOME WITH AN ENERGY EFFICIENCY REPORT.— Energy, issue guidelines for a covered agency tial.’’. If an energy efficiency report is used under to determine the estimated energy savings (5) TRANSACTIONS REQUIRING STATE CER- paragraph (2), the guidelines to be issued under paragraph (3) for properties with an TIFIED APPRAISERS.—Section 1113 of the Fi- under paragraph (1) shall require the mort- energy efficiency report. nancial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and gagee to— (2) REQUIREMENTS.—The enhanced energy Enforcement Act of 1989 (12 U.S.C. 3342) is (A) inform the loan applicant of the ex- efficiency underwriting valuation guidelines amended— pected energy costs as estimated in the en- required under paragraph (1) shall include— (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting before ergy efficiency report, in a manner and at a (A) a requirement that if an energy effi- the semicolon the following: ‘‘, or any real time as prescribed by the Secretary, and if ciency report that meets the requirements of property on which the appraiser makes ad- practicable, in the documents delivered at subsection (c)(3)(B) is voluntarily provided justments using an energy efficiency re- the time of loan application; and to the mortgagee, such report shall be used port’’; and (B) include the energy efficiency report in by the mortgagee or covered agency to deter- (B) in paragraph (2), by inserting after the documentation for the loan provided to mine the estimated energy savings of the ‘‘atypical’’ the following: ‘‘, or an appraisal the borrower. subject property; and on which the appraiser makes adjustments (5) REQUIRED DISCLOSURE TO CONSUMER FOR (B) a requirement that the estimated en- using an energy efficiency report.’’. A HOME WITHOUT AN ENERGY EFFICIENCY RE- ergy savings of the subject property be added (6) PROTECTIONS.— PORT.—If an energy efficiency report is not to the appraised value of the subject prop- (A) AUTHORITY TO IMPOSE LIMITATIONS.— used under paragraph (2), the guidelines to erty by a mortgagee or covered agency for The guidelines to be issued under paragraph be issued under paragraph (1) shall require the purpose of determining the loan-to-value (1) shall include such limitations and condi- the mortgagee to inform the loan applicant ratio of the subject property, unless the ap- tions as determined by the Secretary to be in a manner and at a time as prescribed by praisal includes the value of the overall en- necessary to protect against meaningful the Secretary, and if practicable, in the doc- ergy efficiency of the subject property, using under or over valuation of energy cost sav- uments delivered at the time of loan applica- methods to be established under the guide- ings or duplicative counting of energy effi- tion of— lines issued under paragraph (1). ciency features or energy cost savings in the

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Mr. UDALL, of Colorado (for schools to help develop and finance energy the Secretary may modify or apply addi- himself and Ms. COLLINS) submitted an efficiency, renewable energy, and energy ret- tional exceptions to the approach described amendment intended to be proposed by rofitting projects— in paragraph (2), where the Secretary finds him to the bill S. 1392, to promote en- ‘‘(i) to increase the energy efficiency of that the unadjusted appraisal will reflect an ergy savings in residential buildings buildings or facilities; accurate market value of the efficiency of ‘‘(ii) to install systems that individually the subject property or that a modified ap- and industry, and for other purposes; generate energy from renewable energy re- proach will better reflect an accurate mar- which was ordered to lie on the table; sources; ket value. as follows: ‘‘(iii) to establish partnerships to leverage (7) APPLICABILITY AND IMPLEMENTATION At the end of title III, add the following: economies of scale and additional financing DATE.—Not later than 3 years after the date SEC. 3lll. COORDINATION OF ENERGY RETRO- mechanisms available to larger clean energy of enactment of this Act, and before Decem- FITTING ASSISTANCE FOR SCHOOLS. initiatives; or ber 31, 2016, each covered agency shall imple- Section 392 of the Energy Policy and Con- ‘‘(iv) to promote— ment the guidelines required under this sub- servation Act (42 U.S.C. 6371a) is amended by ‘‘(I) the maintenance of health, environ- section, which shall— adding at the end the following: mental quality, and safety in schools, includ- (A) apply to any covered loan for the sale, ‘‘(e) COORDINATION OF ENERGY RETRO- ing the ambient air quality, through energy or refinancing of any loan for the sale, of any FITTING ASSISTANCE FOR SCHOOLS.— efficiency, renewable energy, and energy ret- home; and ‘‘(1) DEFINITION OF SCHOOL.—In this sub- rofit projects; and (B) be available on any residential real section, the term ‘school’ means— ‘‘(II) the achievement of expected energy property, including individual units of con- ‘‘(A) an elementary school or secondary savings and renewable energy production dominiums and cooperatives, that qualifies school (as defined in section 9101 of the Ele- through proper operations and maintenance for a covered loan. practices; (e) MONITORING.—Not later than 1 year mentary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801)); ‘‘(D) develop and maintain a single online after the date on which the enhanced eligi- resource Web site with contact information bility and underwriting valuation require- ‘‘(B) an institution of higher education (as for relevant technical assistance and support ments are implemented under this section, defined in section 102(a) of the Higher Edu- staff in the Office of Energy Efficiency and and every year thereafter, each covered cation Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002(a)); Renewable Energy for States, local edu- agency with relevant activity shall issue and ‘‘(C) a school of the defense dependents’ cational agencies, and schools to effectively make available to the public a report that— education system under the Defense Depend- access and use Federal opportunities and as- (1) enumerates the number of covered loans ents’ Education Act of 1978 (20 U.S.C. 921 et sistance described in subparagraph (A) to de- of the agency for which there was an energy seq.) or established under section 2164 of title velop energy efficiency, renewable energy, efficiency report, and that used energy effi- 10, United States Code; and energy retrofitting projects; and ciency appraisal guidelines and enhanced ‘‘(D) a school operated by the Bureau of In- ‘‘(E) establish a process for recognition of loan eligibility requirements; and dian Affairs; schools that— (2) includes the default rates and rates of ‘‘(E) a tribally controlled school (as de- ‘‘(i) have successfully implemented energy foreclosures for each category of loans. fined in section 5212 of the Tribally Con- (f) RULEMAKING.— trolled Schools Act of 1988 (25 U.S.C. 2511)); efficiency, renewable energy, and energy ret- (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall pre- and rofitting projects; and scribe regulations to carry out this section, ‘‘(F) a Tribal College or University (as de- ‘‘(ii) are willing to serve as resources for in consultation with the Secretary of Energy fined in section 316(b) of the Higher Edu- other local educational agencies and schools and the advisory group established in para- cation Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1059c(b))). to assist initiation of similar efforts. graph (2), which may contain such classifica- ‘‘(2) DESIGNATION OF LEAD AGENCY.—The ‘‘(4) REPORT.—Not later than 180 days after tions, differentiations, or other provisions, Secretary, acting through the Office of En- the date of enactment of this subsection, the and may provide for such proper implemen- ergy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, shall Secretary shall submit to Congress a report tation and appropriate treatment of different act as the lead Federal agency for coordi- describing the implementation of this sub- types of transactions, as the Secretary deter- nating and disseminating information on ex- section.’’. mines are necessary or proper to effectuate isting Federal programs and assistance that the purposes of this section, to prevent cir- may be used to help initiate, develop, and fi- SA 1846. Mr. UDALL, of Colorado (for cumvention or evasion thereof, or to facili- nance energy efficiency, renewable energy, himself and Mr. RISCH) submitted an tate compliance therewith. and energy retrofitting projects for schools. amendment intended to be proposed by (2) ADVISORY GROUP.—To assist in carrying ‘‘(3) REQUIREMENTS.—In carrying out co- him to the bill S. 1392, to promote en- out this section, the Secretary shall estab- ordination and outreach under paragraph (2), ergy savings in residential buildings lish an advisory group, consisting of individ- the Secretary shall— and industry, and for other purposes; ‘‘(A) in consultation and coordination with uals representing the interests of— which was ordered to lie on the table; (A) mortgage lenders; the appropriate Federal agencies, carry out a (B) appraisers; review of existing programs and financing as follows: (C) energy raters and residential energy mechanisms (including revolving loan funds Strike section 301 and insert the following: consumption experts; and loan guarantees) available in or from the SEC. 301. ENERGY-EFFICIENT AND ENERGY-SAV- (D) energy efficiency organizations; Department of Agriculture, the Department ING INFORMATION AND COMMU- (E) real estate agents; of Energy, the Department of Education, the NICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES. (F) home builders and remodelers; Department of the Treasury, the Internal Section 543 of the National Energy Con- (G) State energy officials; and Revenue Service, the Environmental Protec- servation Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 8253) is (H) others as determined by the Secretary. tion Agency, and other appropriate Federal amended— (g) ADDITIONAL STUDY.— agencies with jurisdiction over energy fi- (1) by redesignating the second subsection (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 18 months nancing and facilitation that are currently (f) (relating to large capital energy invest- after the date of enactment of this Act, the used or may be used to help initiate, develop, ments) as subsection (g); and Secretary shall reconvene the advisory group and finance energy efficiency, renewable en- (2) by adding at the end the following: established in subsection (f)(2), in addition to ergy, and energy retrofitting projects for ‘‘(h) FEDERAL IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY water and locational efficiency experts, to schools; FOR ENERGY-EFFICIENT AND ENERGY-SAVING advise the Secretary on the implementation ‘‘(B) establish a Federal cross-depart- INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECH- of the enhanced energy efficiency under- mental collaborative coordination, edu- NOLOGIES.— writing criteria established in subsections cation, and outreach effort to streamline ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year (c) and (d). communication and promote available Fed- after the date of enactment of this sub- (2) RECOMMENDATIONS.—The advisory group eral opportunities and assistance described section, each Federal agency shall collabo- established in subsection (f)(2) shall provide in subparagraph (A), for energy efficiency, rate with the Director of the Office of Man- recommendations to the Secretary on any renewable energy, and energy retrofitting agement and Budget (referred to in this sub- revisions or additions to the enhanced en- projects that enables States, local edu- section as the ‘Director’) to develop an im- ergy efficiency underwriting criteria deemed cational agencies, and schools— plementation strategy (including best-prac- necessary by the group, which may include ‘‘(i) to use existing Federal opportunities tices and measurement and verification alternate methods to better account for more effectively; and techniques) for the maintenance, purchase, home energy costs and additional factors to ‘‘(ii) to form partnerships with Governors, and use by the Federal agency of energy-effi- account for substantial and regular costs of State energy programs, local educational, fi- cient and energy-saving information and homeownership such as location-based trans- nancial, and energy officials, State and local communications technologies and practices.

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‘‘(2) CONTENT.—Each implementation strat- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 30 days mation and communications technology sys- egy shall be flexible, cost-effective, and after the date of enactment of the Energy tems and related infrastructure.’’. based on the specific operating requirements Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act and statutory mission of the agency. of 2013, the Secretary and the Administrator SA 1847. Mr. BENNET (for himself ‘‘(3) ADMINISTRATION.—In developing an im- shall— and Ms. AYOTTE) submitted an amend- plementation strategy, each Federal agency ‘‘(A) designate an established information ment intended to be proposed by him shall— technology industry organization to coordi- to the bill S. 1392, to promote energy ‘‘(A) consider information and communica- nate the program described in subsection (b); savings in residential buildings and in- tions technologies (referred to in this sub- and dustry, and for other purposes; which section as ‘ICT’) and related infrastructure ‘‘(B) make the designation public, includ- and practices, such as— was ordered to lie on the table; as fol- ing on an appropriate website.’’; lows: ‘‘(i) advanced metering infrastructure; (2) by striking subsections (e) and (f) and ‘‘(ii) ICT services and products; inserting the following: At the end of title I, add the following: ‘‘(iii) efficient data center strategies and ‘‘(e) STUDY.—The Secretary, with assist- Subtitle C—Energy Efficiency Measures in methods of increasing ICT asset and related ance from the Administrator, shall— Commercial Buildings infrastructure utilization; ‘‘(1) not later than December 31, 2013, make SEC. 121. SEPARATE SPACES WITH HIGH-PER- ‘‘(iv) ICT and related infrastructure power available to the public an update to the Re- FORMANCE ENERGY EFFICIENCY management; port to Congress on Server and Data Center MEASURES. ‘‘(v) building information modeling, in- Energy Efficiency published on August 2, Subtitle B of title IV of the Energy Inde- cluding building energy management; and 2007, under section 1 of Public Law 109–431 pendence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. ‘‘(vi) secure telework and travel substi- (120 Stat. 2920), that provides— 17081 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end tution tools; and ‘‘(A) a comparison and gap analysis of the the following: ‘‘(B) ensure that the agency realizes the estimates and projections contained in the ‘‘SEC. 424. SEPARATE SPACES WITH HIGH-PER- savings and rewards brought about through FORMANCE ENERGY EFFICIENCY original report with new data regarding the MEASURES. increased efficiency and utilization. period from 2007 through 2012; ‘‘(4) PERFORMANCE GOALS.— ‘‘(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: ‘‘(B) an analysis considering the impact of ‘‘(1) HIGH-PERFORMANCE ENERGY EFFICIENCY ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days information and communications tech- after the date of enactment of this sub- MEASURE.—The term ‘high-performance en- nologies asset and related infrastructure uti- ergy efficiency measure’ means a tech- section, the Director, in consultation with lization solutions, to include virtualization the Secretary, shall establish performance nology, product, or practice that will result and cloud computing-based solutions, in the in substantial operational cost savings by re- goals for evaluating the efforts of Federal public and private sectors; and agencies in improving the maintenance, pur- ducing energy consumption and utility costs. ‘‘(C) updated projections and recommenda- chase, and use of energy-efficient and en- ‘‘(2) SEPARATE SPACES.—The term ‘separate tions for best practices; and ergy-saving information and communica- spaces’ means areas within a commercial ‘‘(2) collaborate with the organization des- tions technology systems and practices. building that are leased or otherwise occu- ignated under subsection (c) in preparing the ‘‘(B) BEST PRACTICES.—The Director shall pied by a tenant or other occupant for a pe- report. supplement the performance goals estab- riod of time pursuant to the terms of a writ- ATA CENTER ENERGY PRACTITIONER lished under this paragraph with rec- ‘‘(f) D ten agreement. ommendations on best practices for the at- PROGRAM.— ‘‘(b) STUDY.— tainment of the performance goals, to in- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, in col- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year clude a requirement for agencies to evaluate laboration with the organization designated after the date of enactment of this section, the use of energy savings performance con- under subsection (c) and in consultation with the Secretary, acting through the Assistant tracting and utility energy services con- the Administrator for the Office of E-Gov- Secretary of Energy Efficiency and Renew- tracting as preferred acquisition methods. ernment and Information Technology within able Energy, shall complete a study on the ‘‘(C) ADMINISTRATION.—The performance the Office of Management and Budget, shall feasibility of— goals established under this paragraph maintain a data center energy practitioner ‘‘(A) significantly improving energy effi- shall— program that leads to the certification of en- ciency in commercial buildings through the ‘‘(i) measure information technology costs ergy practitioners qualified to evaluate the design and construction, by owners and ten- over a specific time period of 3 to 5 years; energy usage and efficiency opportunities in ants, of separate spaces with high-perform- ‘‘(ii) measure cost savings attained via the data centers. ance energy efficiency measures; and use of energy-efficient and energy-saving in- ‘‘(2) EVALUATIONS.—Each Federal agency ‘‘(B) encouraging owners and tenants to formation and communications solutions shall have the data centers of the agency implement high-performance energy effi- during the same time period; and evaluated every 4 years by energy practi- ciency measures in separate spaces. ‘‘(iii) provide, to the maximum extent tioners certified pursuant to the program, ‘‘(2) SCOPE.—The study shall, at a min- practicable, a complete picture of all costs whenever practicable using certified practi- imum, include— and savings, including energy costs and sav- tioners employed by the agency.’’; ‘‘(A) descriptions of— ings. (3) by redesignating subsection (g) as sub- ‘‘(i) high-performance energy efficiency ‘‘(5) REPORTS.— section (j); and measures that should be considered as part ‘‘(A) AGENCY REPORTS.—Each Federal agen- (4) by inserting after subsection (f) the fol- of the initial design and construction of sep- cy subject to the requirements of this sub- lowing: arate spaces; section shall include in the report of the ‘‘(g) OPEN DATA INITIATIVE.— ‘‘(ii) processes that owners, tenants, archi- agency under section 527 of the Energy Inde- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, in col- tects, and engineers may replicate when de- pendence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. laboration with the organization designated signing and constructing separate spaces 17143) a description of the efforts and results under subsection (c) and in consultation with with high-performance energy efficiency of the agency under this subsection. the Administrator for the Office of E-Gov- measures; ‘‘(B) OMB GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY REPORTS ernment and Information Technology within ‘‘(iii) standards and best practices to AND SCORECARDS.—Effective beginning not the Office of Management and Budget, shall achieve appropriate energy intensities for later than October 1, 2013, the Director shall establish an open data initiative for Federal lighting, plug loads, pipe loads, heating, include in the annual report and scorecard of data center energy usage data, with the pur- cooling, cooking, laundry, and other systems the Director required under section 528 of the pose of making the data available and acces- to satisfy the needs of the commercial build- Energy Independence and Security Act of sible in a manner that empowers further ing tenant; 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17144) a description of the ef- data center innovation while protecting ‘‘(iv) return on investment and payback forts and results of Federal agencies under United States national security interests. analyses of the incremental cost and pro- this subsection. ‘‘(2) ADMINISTRATION.—In establishing the jected energy savings of the proposed set of ‘‘(C) USE OF EXISTING REPORTING STRUC- initiative, the Secretary shall consider use of high-performance energy efficiency meas- TURES.—The Director may require Federal the online Data Center Maturity Model. ures, including consideration of tax and agencies to submit any information required ‘‘(h) INTERNATIONAL SPECIFICATIONS AND other available incentives; to be submitted under this subsection METRICS.—The Secretary, in collaboration ‘‘(v) models and simulation methods that though reporting structures in use as of the with the organization designated under sub- predict the quantity of energy used by sepa- date of enactment of the Energy Savings and section (c), shall actively participate in ef- rate spaces with high-performance energy ef- Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013.’’. forts to harmonize global specifications and ficiency measures and that compare that At the end of title III, add the following: metrics for data center energy efficiency. predicted quantity to the quantity of energy SEC. 304. ENERGY EFFICIENT DATA CENTERS. ‘‘(i) ICT ASSET UTILIZATION METRIC.—The used by separate spaces without high-per- Section 453 of the Energy Independence Secretary, in collaboration with the organi- formance energy efficiency measures but and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17112) is zation designated under subsection (c), shall that otherwise comply with applicable build- amended— assist in the development of an efficiency ing code requirements; (1) in subsection (c), by striking paragraph metric that measures the energy efficiency ‘‘(vi) measurement and verification plat- (1) and inserting the following: of the overall data center, including infor- forms demonstrating actual energy use of

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high-performance energy efficiency measures ‘‘(e) RECOGNITION OF OWNERS AND TEN- Secretary shall maintain an operations cen- installed in separate spaces, and whether the ANTS.— ter to provide support and facilitate the measures generate the savings intended in ‘‘(1) OCCUPANCY-BASED RECOGNITION.—Not movement of severely injured or disabled the initial design and construction of the later than 1 year after the date on which the members of the Armed Forces and severely separate spaces; data described in subsection (d) is received, injured or disabled veterans through pas- ‘‘(vii) best practices that encourage an in- the Secretary and the Administrator of the senger screening prior to boarding a pas- tegrated approach to designing and con- Environmental Protection Agency shall, fol- senger aircraft operated by an air carrier or structing separate spaces to perform at opti- lowing an opportunity for public notice and foreign air carrier in air transportation or mum energy efficiency in conjunction with comment— intrastate air transportation. the central systems of a commercial build- ‘‘(A) in a manner similar to the Energy ‘‘(c) PROTOCOLS.—The Assistant Secretary ing; and Star rating system for commercial buildings, shall— ‘‘(viii) any impact on employment result- develop voluntary policies and procedures to ‘‘(1) establish and publish protocols, in con- ing from the design and construction of sepa- recognize tenants that voluntarily achieve sultation with the Secretary of Defense, the rate spaces with high-performance energy ef- high levels of energy efficiency in separate Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and the orga- ficiency measures; and spaces; nizations identified under subsection (a), ‘‘(B) case studies reporting economic and ‘‘(B) establish building occupancy cat- under which a severely injured or disabled energy saving returns in the design and con- egories eligible for Tenant Star recognition member of the Armed Forces or severely in- struction of separate spaces with high-per- based on the data collected under subsection jured or disabled veteran, or the family formance energy efficiency measures. (d)(1) and any associated results; and member or other representative of such ‘‘(3) PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.—Not later than ‘‘(C) consider other forms of recognition member or veteran, may contact the oper- 90 days after the date of enactment of this for commercial building tenants or other oc- ations center maintained under subsection section, the Secretary shall publish a notice cupants that lower energy consumption in (b) and request the expedited passenger in the Federal Register requesting public separate spaces. screening services described in subsection (a) comments regarding effective methods, ‘‘(2) DESIGN- AND CONSTRUCTION-BASED REC- for that member or veteran; and measures, and practices for the design and OGNITION.—After the study required under ‘‘(2) upon receipt of a request under para- construction of separate spaces with high- section 424(b) is completed and following an graph (1), require the operations center to performance energy efficiency measures. opportunity for public notice and comment, notify the appropriate Federal Security Di- ‘‘(4) PUBLICATION.—The Secretary shall the Administrator of the Environmental rector of the request for expedited passenger publish the study on the website of the De- Protection and the Secretary may develop a screening services, as described in subsection partment of Energy.’’. voluntary program to recognize commercial (a), for that member or veteran. SEC. 122. TENANT STAR PROGRAM. building owners and tenants that use high- ‘‘(d) TRAINING.—The Assistant Secretary Subtitle B of title IV of the Energy Inde- performance energy efficiency measures in shall integrate training on the protocols es- pendence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. the design and construction of separate tablished under subsection (c) into the train- 17081 et seq.) (as amended by section 121) is spaces.’’. ing provided to all employees who will regu- amended by adding at the end the following: larly provide the passenger screening serv- ‘‘SEC. 425. TENANT STAR PROGRAM. SA 1848. Mr. REID (for Mr. PRYOR ices described in subsection (a). ‘‘(e) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in ‘‘(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: (for himself, Ms. AYOTTE, and Mr. this section shall affect the authority of the ‘‘(1) HIGH-PERFORMANCE ENERGY EFFICIENCY COBURN)) proposed an amendment to MEASURE.—The term ‘high-performance en- Assistant Secretary to require additional the bill H.R. 1344, to amend title 49, screening of a severely injured or disabled ergy efficiency measure’ has the meaning United States Code, to direct the As- given the term in section 424. member of the Armed Forces, a severely in- ‘‘(2) SEPARATE SPACES.—The term ‘separate sistant Secretary of Homeland Secu- jured or disabled veteran, or their accom- spaces’ has the meaning given the term in rity (Transportation Security Adminis- panying family members or nonmedical at- section 424. tration) to provide expedited air pas- tendants, if intelligence, law enforcement, or ‘‘(b) TENANT STAR.—The Administrator of senger screening to severely injured or other information indicates that additional the Environmental Protection Agency and disabled members of the Armed Forces screening is necessary. ‘‘(f) REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after the Secretary shall develop a voluntary pro- and severely injured or disabled vet- gram within the Energy Star program estab- the date of enactment of this section, and lished by section 324A of the Energy Policy erans, and for other purposes; as fol- annually thereafter, the Assistant Secretary and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6294a), which lows: shall submit to Congress a report on the im- may be known as Tenant Star, to promote Strike all after the enacting clause and in- plementation of this section. Each report energy efficiency in separate spaces leased sert the following: shall include each of the following: by tenants or otherwise occupied within SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. ‘‘(1) Information on the training provided commercial buildings. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Helping He- under subsection (d). ‘‘(c) AGREEMENTS.—Responsibilities under roes Fly Act’’. ‘‘(2) Information on the consultations be- the program developed under subsection (b) tween the Assistant Secretary and the orga- SEC. 2. OPERATIONS CENTER PROGRAM FOR SE- shall be divided between the Secretary and nizations identified under subsection (a). the Administrator of the Environmental VERELY INJURED OR DISABLED MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES ‘‘(3) The number of people who accessed the Protection Agency in accordance with the AND SEVERELY INJURED OR DIS- operations center during the period covered terms of applicable agreements between the ABLED VETERANS. by the report. Secretary and the Administrator. (a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter I of chapter ‘‘(4) Such other information as the Assist- ‘‘(d) EXPANDING SURVEY DATA.—The Sec- 449 of title 49, United States Code, is amend- ant Secretary determines is appropriate.’’. retary, acting through the Administrator of ed by adding at the end the following: (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of the Energy Information Administration, sections at the beginning of subchapter I of ‘‘§ 44927. Expedited screening for severely in- shall— chapter 449 of title 49, United States Code, is jured or disabled members of the Armed ‘‘(1) collect, through each Commercial amended by inserting after the item relating Forces and severely injured or disabled Building Energy Consumption Survey of the to section 44926 the following new item: Energy Information Administration that is veterans ‘‘44927. Expedited screening for severely in- conducted after the date of enactment of this ‘‘(a) PASSENGER SCREENING.—The Assistant jured or disabled members of section, data on— Secretary, in consultation with the Sec- the Armed Forces and severely ‘‘(A) categories of building occupancy that retary of Defense, the Secretary of Veterans injured or disabled veterans.’’. are known to consume significant quantities Affairs, and organizations identified by the of energy, such as occupancy by law firms, Secretaries of Defense and Veteran Affairs f data centers, trading floors, restaurants, re- that advocate on behalf of severely injured AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO tail outlets, and financial services firms; and or disabled members of the Armed Forces MEET ‘‘(B) other aspects of the property, building and severely injured or disabled veterans, operation, or building occupancy determined shall develop and implement a process to COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL by the Administrator of the Energy Informa- support and facilitate the ease of travel and RESOURCES tion Administration, in consultation with to the extent possible provide expedited pas- Mr. SANDERS. Mr. President, I ask the Administrator of the Environmental senger screening services for severely injured unanimous consent that the Com- Protection Agency, to be relevant in low- or disabled members of the Armed Forces mittee on Energy and Natural Re- ering energy consumption; and and severely injured or disabled veterans sources be authorized to meet during ‘‘(2) make data collected under paragraph through passenger screening. The process (1) available to the public in aggregated form shall be designed to offer the individual pri- the session of the Senate on August 1, and provide the data, and any associated re- vate screening to the maximum extent prac- 2013, at 9:30 a.m., in room 366 of the sults, to the Administrator of the Environ- ticable. Dirksen Senate Office Building. mental Protection Agency for use in accord- ‘‘(b) OPERATIONS CENTER.—As part of the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ance with subsection (e). process under subsection (a), the Assistant objection, it is so ordered.

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

Jonathan Cordone: United States ...... Dollar ...... 8,641.70 ...... 8,641.70 Australia ...... Dollar ...... 800.00 ...... 800.00 New Zealand ...... Dollar ...... 1,281.64 ...... 1,281.64 Vietnam ...... Dong ...... 1,028.01 ...... 1,028.01 * Delegation Expenses: Australia ...... Dollar ...... 576.63 ...... 576.63 New Zealand ...... Dollar ...... 160.65 ...... 160.65 Vietnam ...... Dong ...... 67.32 ...... 67.32 Senator William Cowan: Israel ...... New Shekel ...... 476.00 ...... 476.00 Turkey ...... Lira ...... 426.00 ...... 426.00 Jordan ...... Dinar ...... 382.52 ...... 382.52 Valerie Young: Israel ...... New Shekel ...... 476.00 ...... 476.00 Turkey ...... Lira ...... 426.00 ...... 426.00 Jordan ...... Dinar ...... 382.52 ...... 382.52 * Delegation Expenses: Israel ...... New Shekel ...... 638.20 ...... 638.20 Turkey ...... Lira ...... 1,615.61 ...... 1,615.61 Jordan ...... Dinar ...... 586.70 ...... 586.70 Total ...... 5,678.69 ...... 8,641.70 ...... 3,645.11 ...... 17,965.50 * Delegation expenses include payments and reimbursements to the Department of State and the Department of Defense under the authority of Sec. 502(b) of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended by Sec. 22 of P.L. 95–384, and S. Res. 179 agreed to May 25, 1977. SENATOR DEBBIE STABENOW, Chairman, Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, July 29, 2013.

CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR FOREIGN TRAVEL BY MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE U.S. SENATE, UNDER AUTHORITY OF SEC. 22, P.L. 95–384—22 U.S.C. 1754(b), COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS FOR TRAVEL FROM APR. 1 TO JUNE 30, 2013

Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total

U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Senator John Hoeven: Jordan ...... Dinar ...... 382.52 ...... 382.52 Israel ...... Shekel ...... 476.00 ...... 476.00 Turkey ...... Lira ...... 426.00 ...... 426.00 Don Larson: Jordan ...... Dinar ...... 382.52 ...... 382.52 Israel ...... Shekel ...... 476.00 ...... 476.00 Turkey ...... Lira ...... 426.00 ...... 426.00 Timothy Rieser: Cuba ...... Peso ...... 449.00 ...... 20.00 ...... 469.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 599.80 ...... 25.00 ...... 624.80 Senator Thad Cochran: Israel ...... Shekel ...... 1,092.00 ...... 1,092.00 Oman ...... Rial ...... 837.67 ...... 837.67 Azerbaijan ...... Manat ...... 782.76 ...... 782.76 Romania ...... Leu ...... 286.44 ...... 286.44 Czech Republic ...... Koruna ...... 457.19 ...... 457.19 Kay Webber: Israel ...... Shekel ...... 1,092.00 ...... 1,092.00 Oman ...... Rial ...... 837.67 ...... 837.67 Azerbaijan ...... Manat ...... 782.76 ...... 782.76 Romania ...... Leu ...... 286.44 ...... 286.44 Czech Republic ...... Koruna ...... 457.19 ...... 457.19 Paul Grove: Iraq ...... Dinar ...... 35.00 ...... 35.00 Turkey ...... Lira ...... 759.30 ...... 759.30 United States ...... Dollar ...... 3,622.00 ...... 3,622.00 Adam Yezerski: Iraq ...... Dinar ...... 35.00 ...... 35.00

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

Turkey ...... Lira ...... 759.30 ...... 759.30 United States ...... Dollar ...... 3,976.00 ...... 3,976.00 Paul Grove: Afghanistan ...... Afghani ...... 84.00 ...... 300.00 ...... 384.00 Pakistan ...... Rupee ...... 200.00 ...... 200.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 6,860.40 ...... 6,860.40 Adam Yezerski: Afghanistan ...... Afghani ...... 84.00 ...... 300.00 ...... 384.00 Pakistan ...... Rupee ...... 200.00 ...... 200.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 6,860.40 ...... 6,860.40 Senator Richard Shelby: England ...... Pound Sterling ...... 2,687.10 ...... 2,687.10 France ...... Euro ...... 1,907.74 ...... 1,907.74 United States ...... Dollar ...... 13,114.80 ...... 13,114.80 Senator Thad Cochran: England ...... Pound Sterling ...... 1,230.00 ...... 1,230.00 France ...... Euro ...... 1,120.00 ...... 1,120.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 13,114.80 ...... 13,114.80 Stewart Holmes: England ...... Pound Sterling ...... 1,343.56 ...... 1,343.56 France ...... Euro ...... 899.57 ...... 899.57 United States ...... Dollar ...... 13,323.80 ...... 13,323.80 William Duhnke: England ...... Pound Sterling ...... 1,395.15 ...... 1,395.15 France ...... Euro ...... 1,747.55 ...... 1,747.55 United States ...... Dollar ...... 13,114.80 ...... 13,114.80 Anne Caldwell: England ...... Pound Sterling ...... 1,395.15 ...... 1,395.15 France ...... Euro ...... 1,747.55 ...... 1,747.55 United States ...... Dollar ...... 13,114.80 ...... 13,114.80 Kay Webber: England ...... Pound Sterling ...... 1,230.00 ...... 1,230.00 France ...... Euro ...... 1,120.00 ...... 1,120.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 13,114.80 ...... 13,114.80 Senator Richard Shelby: France ...... Euro ...... 4,681.34 ...... 4,681.34 United States ...... Dollar ...... 10,706.10 ...... 10,706.10 Senator Thad Cochran: France ...... Euro ...... 4,548.00 ...... 4,548.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 11,474.10 ...... 11,474.10 Senator Barbara Mikulski: France ...... Euro ...... 4,548.00 ...... 4,548.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 10,706.10 ...... 10,706.10 Senator Tom Harkin: France ...... Euro ...... 948.00 ...... 948.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 11,794.54 ...... 11,794.54 Gabrielle Batkin: France ...... Euro ...... 4,548.00 ...... 4,548.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 10,706.10 ...... 10,706.10 Stewart Holmes: France ...... Euro ...... 4,548.00 ...... 4,548.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 10,706.10 ...... 10,706.10 Brian Potts: France ...... Euro ...... 4,548.00 ...... 4,548.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 11,474.10 ...... 11,474.10 Jacqui Russell: France ...... Euro ...... 4,548.00 ...... 4,548.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 10,706.10 ...... 10,706.10 Jeremy Weirich: France ...... Euro ...... 4,548.00 ...... 4,548.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 10,706.10 ...... 10,706.10 Anne Caldwell: France ...... Euro ...... 4,548.00 ...... 4,548.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 10,722.70 ...... 10,722.70 Kay Webber: France ...... Euro ...... 4,548.00 ...... 4,548.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 10,706.10 ...... 10,706.10 * Delegation Expenses: France ...... Euro ...... 21,757.30 ...... 22,093.40 ...... 43,850.70 Iraq ...... Dinar ...... 2,050.00 ...... 2,050.00 Israel ...... Shekel ...... 241.70 ...... 396.50 ...... 638.20 Jordan ...... Dinar ...... 86.10 ...... 70.20 ...... 156.30 Turkey ...... Lira ...... 865.20 ...... 1,072.90 ...... 1,938.10 Total ...... 76,022.47 ...... 247,273.84 ...... 23,678.00 ...... 346,974.31 * Delegation expenses include payments and reimbursements to the Department of State under the authority of Sec. 502(b) of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended by Sec. 22 of P.L. 95–384, and S. Res. 179 agreed to May 25, 1977. SENATOR BARBARA MIKULSKI, Chairman, Committee on Appropriations, July 30, 2013.

CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR FOREIGN TRAVEL BY MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE U.S. SENATE, UNDER AUTHORITY OF SEC. 22, P.L. 95–384—22 U.S.C. 1754(b), COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES FOR TRAVEL FROM APR. 1 TO JUNE 30, 2013

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

Michael J. Kuiken: United States ...... Dollar ...... 9,507.72 ...... 9,507.72 Germany ...... Euro ...... 245.00 ...... 245.00 Mali ...... Franc ...... 478.14 ...... 478.14 Djibouti ...... Franc ...... 614.08 ...... 8.48 ...... 281.21 ...... 903.77 Thomas W. Goffus: United States ...... Dollar ...... 9,417.72 ...... 9,417.72 Germany ...... Euro ...... 270.00 ...... 270.00 Mali ...... Franc ...... 498.17 ...... 498.17 Djibouti ...... Franc ...... 614.08 ...... 614.08 Senator Kirsten Gillibrand: United States ...... Dollar ...... 111.27 ...... 9.60 ...... 120.87 Jordan ...... Dinar ...... 154.35 ...... 7.36 ...... 161.71

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

Israel ...... Shekel ...... 133.05 ...... 133.05 Turkey ...... Lira ...... 140.37 ...... 140.37 Elana Broitman: United States ...... Dollar ...... 111.27 ...... 7.36 ...... 118.63 Jordan ...... Dinar ...... 141.09 ...... 141.09 Israel ...... Shekel ...... 133.05 ...... 133.05 Turkey ...... Lira ...... 152.64 ...... 10.59 ...... 163.23 Jess Fassler: United States ...... Dollar ...... 118.18 ...... 7.36 ...... 125.54 Jordan ...... Dinar ...... 133.18 ...... 133.18 Israel ...... Shekel ...... 133.05 ...... 133.05 Turkey ...... Lira ...... 155.87 ...... 155.87 Senator Lindsey Graham: United States ...... Dollar ...... 111.27 ...... 7.36 ...... 118.63 Jordan ...... Dinar ...... 133.18 ...... 133.18 Israel ...... Shekel ...... 156.77 ...... 156.77 Turkey ...... Lira ...... 130.00 ...... 130.00 Matthew Rimkunas: United States ...... Dollar ...... 111.27 ...... 22.36 ...... 133.63 Jordan ...... Dinar ...... 133.18 ...... 133.18 Israel ...... Shekel ...... 156.77 ...... 156.77 Turkey ...... Lira ...... 130.00 ...... 130.00 Andrew King: United States ...... Dollar ...... 111.27 ...... 22.36 ...... 133.63 Jordan ...... Dinar ...... 133.18 ...... 133.18 Israel ...... Shekel ...... 156.77 ...... 156.77 Turkey ...... Lira ...... 130.00 ...... 130.00 * Delegation Expenses: Jordan ...... Dinar ...... 258.24 ...... 210.67 ...... 468.91 Turkey ...... Lira ...... 900.15 ...... 1,384.66 ...... 2,284.81 Israel ...... Shekel ...... 725.09 ...... 1,189.51 ...... 1,914.60 William G. P. Monahan: United States ...... Dollar ...... 5,497.80 ...... 5,497.80 Turkey ...... Lira ...... 196.31 ...... 196.31 Jordan ...... Dinar ...... 255.69 ...... 255.69 Iraq ...... Dinar ...... 111.00 ...... 15.00 ...... 126.00 Thomas W. Goffus: United States ...... Dollar ...... 3,155.48 ...... 3,155.48 Turkey ...... Lira ...... 707.86 ...... 707.86 Jordan ...... Dinar ...... 285.96 ...... 285.96 Iraq ...... Dinar ...... 111.00 ...... 111.00 Senator Joe Donnelly: Turkey ...... Lira ...... 313.00 ...... 313.00 Pakistan ...... Rupee ...... 180.00 ...... 180.00 Afghanistan ...... Afghani ...... 78.00 ...... 78.00 Germany ...... Euro ...... 194.00 ...... 194.00 Marta McLellan Ross: Turkey ...... Lira ...... 313.00 ...... 313.00 Pakistan ...... Rupee ...... 180.00 ...... 180.00 Afghanistan ...... Afghani ...... 78.00 ...... 78.00 Germany ...... Euro ...... 180.00 ...... 180.00 * Delegation Expenses: Turkey ...... Lira ...... 181.16 ...... 761.13 ...... 942.29 Pakistan ...... Rupee ...... 78.32 ...... 167.11 ...... 245.43 Senator John McCain: United States ...... Dollar ...... 10,573.20 ...... 10,573.20 Germany ...... Euro ...... 206.00 ...... 206.00 Senator Roger Wicker: France ...... Euro ...... 729.91 ...... 20.99 ...... 750.90 Joseph G. Lai: France ...... Euro ...... 613.10 ...... 613.10 Senator James M. Inhofe: France ...... Euro ...... 298.68 ...... 298.68 * Delegation Expenses: France ...... Euro ...... 4,242.90 ...... 4,588.20 ...... 8,831.10 Senator John McCain: Jordan ...... Dinar ...... 25.80 ...... 25.80 Turkey ...... Lira ...... 395.94 ...... 395.94 Yemen ...... Rial ...... 130.00 ...... 130.00 United Arab Emirates ...... Dirham ...... 273.26 ...... 273.26 United States ...... Dollar ...... 20,733.20 ...... 20,733.20 Christian D. Brose: Jordan ...... Dinar ...... 897.90 ...... 897.90 Turkey ...... Lira ...... 458.74 ...... 458.74 Yemen ...... Rial ...... 290.00 ...... 290.00 United Arab Emirates ...... Dirham ...... 465.26 ...... 465.26 United States ...... Dollar ...... 18,112.70 ...... 18,112.70 Margaret Goodlander: Jordan ...... Dinar ...... 868.83 ...... 868.83 Turkey ...... Lira ...... 458.74 ...... 458.74 Yemen ...... Rial ...... 290.00 ...... 290.00 United Arab Emirates ...... Dirham ...... 431.48 ...... 431.48 United States ...... Dollar ...... 18,112.70 ...... 18,112.70 * Delegation Expenses: United Arab Emirates ...... Dirham ...... 209.92 ...... 734.00 ...... 943.92 Turkey ...... Lira ...... 350.00 ...... 4,876.71 ...... 5,226.71 Jordan ...... Dinar ...... 571.12 ...... 4,834.89 ...... 5,406.01 Senator John McCain: United States ...... Dollar ...... 11,399.20 ...... 11,399.20 Mali ...... Franc ...... 215.64 ...... 215.64 Tunisia ...... Dinar ...... 445.36 ...... 445.36 Christian D. Brose: United States ...... Dollar ...... 12,259.20 ...... 12,259.20 Mali ...... Franc ...... 162.00 ...... 162.00 Tunisia ...... Dinar ...... 149.00 ...... 149.00 Libya ...... Dinar ...... 149.00 ...... 149.00 Margaret Goodlander: United States ...... Dollar ...... 11,173.80 ...... 11,173.80 Mali ...... Franc ...... 385.00 ...... 385.00 Tunisia ...... Dinar ...... 220.00 ...... 220.00 * Delegation Expenses: Tunisia ...... Dinar ...... 311.60 ...... 1,101.67 ...... 1,413.27 Mali ...... Franc ...... 583.79 ...... 583.79

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CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR FOREIGN TRAVEL BY MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE U.S. SENATE, UNDER AUTHORITY OF SEC. 22, P.L. 95–384—22 U.S.C. 1754(b), COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES FOR TRAVEL FROM APR. 1 TO JUNE 30, 2013

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

Isaiah Akin: Angola ...... Kwanza ...... 604.00 ...... 604.00 Gabon ...... Dollar ...... 904.79 ...... 904.79 Republic of Congo ...... Dollar ...... 1,070.00 ...... 1,070.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 16,752.12 ...... 16,752.12 John Dickas: Angola ...... Kwanza ...... 476.00 ...... 476.00 Gabon ...... Dollar ...... 787.79 ...... 787.79 Republic of Congo ...... Dollar ...... 971.00 ...... 971.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 16,752.12 ...... 16,752.12 Clayton Allen: Angola ...... Kwanza ...... 614.00 ...... 614.00 Gabon ...... Dollar ...... 805.75 ...... 805.75 Republic of Congo ...... Dollar ...... 1,080.00 ...... 1,080.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 16,752.12 ...... 16,752.12 *Delegation Expenses: Gabon ...... Dollar ...... 352.82 ...... 352.82 Republic of Congo ...... Dollar ...... 540.00 ...... 540.00 Total ...... 7,313.33 ...... 50,256.36 ...... 892.82 ...... 58,462.51 * Delegation expenses include payments and reimbursements to the Department of State and the Department of Defense under the authority of Sec. 502(b) of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended by Sec. 22 of P.L. 95–384, and S. Res. 179 agreed to May 25, 1977. SENATOR RON WYDEN, Chairman, Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, July 18, 2013.

CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR FOREIGN TRAVEL BY MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE U.S. SENATE, UNDER AUTHORITY OF SEC. 22, P.L. 95–384—22 U.S.C. 1754(b), COMMITTEE ON FINANCE FOR TRAVEL FROM APR. 1 TO JUNE 30, 2013

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

Bruce Hirsh: Australia ...... Dollar ...... 744.43 ...... 744.43 New Zealand ...... Dollar ...... 553.05 ...... 533.05 Vietnam ...... Dong ...... 1,017.18 ...... 1,017.18 United States ...... Dollar ...... 23,532.20 ...... 23,532.20 Hun Quach: Australia ...... Dollar ...... 663.17 ...... 663.17 New Zealand ...... Dollar ...... 636.34 ...... 636.34 Vietnam ...... Dong ...... 904.54 ...... 904.54 United States ...... Dollar ...... 40,427.30 ...... 40,427.30 Chelsea Thomas; Australia ...... Dollar ...... 732.05 ...... 732.05 New Zealand ...... Dollar ...... 624.53 ...... 624.53 Vietnam ...... Dong ...... 1,043.00 ...... 1,043.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 21,666.30 ...... 21,666.30 Paul Poteet: Australia ...... Dollar ...... 753.70 ...... 753.70 New Zealand ...... Dollar ...... 504.77 ...... 504.77 Vietnam ...... Dong ...... 876.75 ...... 876.75 United States ...... Dollar ...... 38,792.30 ...... 38,792.30 Erin Gulick: Australia ...... Dollar ...... 766.85 ...... 766.85 New Zealand ...... Dollar ...... 568.59 ...... 568.59 Vietnam ...... Dong ...... 993.43 ...... 993.43 United States ...... Dollar ...... 21,857.30 ...... 21,857.30 Mark Libell: Australia ...... Dollar ...... 651.78 ...... 651.78 New Zealand ...... Dollar ...... 523.83 ...... 523.83 Vietnam ...... Dong ...... 981.50 ...... 981.50 United States ...... Dollar ...... 23,507.20 ...... 23,507.20 Chris Slevin: Australia ...... Dollar ...... 701.31 ...... 701.31 New Zealand ...... Dollar ...... 558.20 ...... 558.20 Vietnam ...... Dong ...... 852.25 ...... 852.25 United States ...... Dollar ...... 33,475.40 ...... 33,475.40 Ann Hawks: Australia ...... Dollar ...... 746.19 ...... 746.19 New Zealand ...... Dollar ...... 587.30 ...... 587.30 United States ...... Dollar ...... 5,630.00 ...... 5,630.00 Chris Sullivan: Australia ...... Dollar ...... 795.84 ...... 795.84 New Zealand ...... Dollar ...... 479.88 ...... 479.88 Vietnam ...... Dong ...... 951.30 ...... 951.30 United States ...... Dollar ...... 32,562.40 ...... 32,562.40 Amber Sechrist: Australia ...... Dollar ...... 744.08 ...... 744.08 New Zealand ...... Dollar ...... 594.54 ...... 594.54 Vietnam ...... Dong ...... 925.29 ...... 925.29 United States ...... Dollar ...... 27,588.20 ...... 27,588.20 Eric Toy: Australia ...... Dollar ...... 696.04 ...... 696.04 New Zealand ...... Dollar ...... 524.50 ...... 524.50 Vietnam ...... Dong ...... 984.82 ...... 984.82 United States ...... Dollar ...... 31,324.50 ...... 31,324.50 William Ghent: Australia ...... Dollar ...... 682.24 ...... 682.24 New Zealand ...... Dollar ...... 568.81 ...... 568.81 Vietnam ...... Dong ...... 881.58 ...... 881.58 United States ...... Dollar ...... 23,532.20 ...... 23,532.20 Katherine Monge: Australia ...... Dollar ...... 757.02 ...... 757.02

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

New Zealand ...... Dollar ...... 593.20 ...... 593.20 Vietnam ...... Dong ...... 975.80 ...... 975.80 United States ...... Dollar ...... 23,597.30 ...... 23,597.30 Gregory Kalbaugh: Australia ...... Dollar ...... 737.14 ...... 737.14 New Zealand ...... Dollar ...... 538.64 ...... 538.64 Vietnam ...... Dong ...... 863.27 ...... 863.27 United States ...... Dollar ...... 34,785.30 ...... 34,785.30 Jennifer McClosky: Australia ...... Dollar ...... 759.12 ...... 759.12 New Zealand ...... Dollar ...... 610.17 ...... 610.17 Vietnam ...... Dong ...... 933.85 ...... 933.85 United States ...... Dollar ...... 27,581.50 ...... 27,581.50 *Delegation Expenses: United States ...... Dollar ...... 9,506.22 ...... 3,299.88 ...... 12,806.10 Total ...... 32,581.87 ...... 419,365.62 ...... 3,299.88 ...... 455,247.37 * Delegation expenses include, transportation, security, embassy overtime, official functions, as well as other official expenses in accordance with the responsibilities of the host country. SENATOR MAX BAUCUS, Chairman, Committee on Finance, June 17, 2013.

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

Senator John Barrasso: Israel ...... Shekel ...... 1,108.29 ...... 1,108.29 Oman ...... Rial ...... 627.36 ...... 627.36 Azerbaijan ...... New Manat ...... 544.63 ...... 544.63 Romania ...... New Leu ...... 151.22 ...... 151.22 Republic of Czechoslovakia ...... Koruna ...... 352.76 ...... 352.76 *Delegation Expenses: Israel ...... Shekel ...... 500.63 ...... 500.63 Oman ...... Rial ...... 431.84 ...... 431.84 Azerbaijan ...... New Manat ...... 390.89 ...... 390.89 Romania ...... New Leu ...... 443.84 ...... 443.84 Republic of Czechoslovakia ...... Czech Koruna ...... 294.16 ...... 294.16 Senator Benjamin Cardin: China ...... Yuan ...... 1,013.83 ...... 1,013.83 Korea ...... Won ...... 498.52 ...... 498.52 Japan ...... Yen ...... 918.66 ...... 918.66 United States ...... Dollar ...... 17,719.70 ...... 17,719.70 Algene Sajery: China ...... Yuan ...... 1,318.20 ...... 1,318.20 Korea ...... Won ...... 651.36 ...... 651.36 Japan ...... Yen ...... 760.86 ...... 760.86 United States ...... Dollar ...... 17,719.70 ...... 17,719.70 *Delegation Expenses: China ...... Yuan ...... 3,561.93 ...... 3,561.93 Korea ...... Won ...... 667.71 ...... 667.71 Japan ...... Yen ...... 4,479.69 ...... 4,479.69 Senator Robert Casey: Turkey ...... Lira ...... 521.51 ...... 521.51 Egypt ...... Pound ...... 185.88 ...... 185.88 Israel ...... Shekel ...... 824.00 ...... 824.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 11,591.97 ...... 11,591.97 Damian Murphy: Turkey ...... Lira ...... 475.26 ...... 475.26 Egypt ...... Pound ...... 174.00 ...... 174.00 Israel ...... Shekel ...... 824.00 ...... 824.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 12,763.97 ...... 12,763.97 *Delegation Expenses: Turkey ...... Lira ...... 3,132.09 ...... 3,132.09 Egypt ...... Pound ...... 339.00 ...... 339.00 Israel ...... Shekel ...... 6,873.17 ...... 6,873.17 Senator Robert Menendez: El Salvador ...... Dollar ...... 341.00 ...... 341.00 Honduras ...... Lempira ...... 273.90 ...... 273.90 Guatemala ...... Quetzal ...... 397.08 ...... 397.08 United States ...... Dollar ...... 2,641.13 ...... 2,641.13 Daniel O’Brien: El Salvador ...... Dollar ...... 531.00 ...... 531.00 Honduras ...... Lempira ...... 240.90 ...... 240.90 Guatemala ...... Quetzal ...... 547.57 ...... 547.57 United States ...... Dollar ...... 1,285.13 ...... 1,285.13 Jodi Herman: El Salvador ...... Dollar ...... 396.80 ...... 396.80 Honduras ...... Lempira ...... 223.90 ...... 223.90 Guatemala ...... Quetzal ...... 175.93 ...... 175.93 United States ...... Dollar ...... 1,590.13 ...... 1,590.13 Emily Mendrala: El Salvador ...... Dollar ...... 411.00 ...... 411.00 Honduras ...... Lempira ...... 273.90 ...... 273.90 Guatemala ...... Quetzal ...... 471.54 ...... 471.54 United States ...... Dollar ...... 1,285.13 ...... 1,285.13 *Delegation Expenses: El Salvador ...... Dollar ...... 1,845.61 ...... 1,845.61 Honduras ...... Lempira ...... 1,046.06 ...... 1,046.06 Guatemala ...... Quetzal ...... 2,627.00 ...... 2,627.00 Senator Robert Menendez: Jordan ...... Dinar ...... 896.73 ...... 896.73 Israel ...... Shekel ...... 1,950.19 ...... 1,950.19 United States ...... Dollar ...... 9,131.97 ...... 9,131.97 Daniel O’Brien: Jordan ...... Dinar ...... 913.42 ...... 913.42 Israel ...... Shekel ...... 2,252.00 ...... 2,252.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 9,329.97 ...... 9,329.97

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

Ilan Goldenberg: Jordan ...... Dinar ...... 913.42 ...... 913.42 Israel ...... Shekel ...... 2,049.00 ...... 2,049.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 9,329.97 ...... 9,329.97 Jodi Herman: Jordan ...... Dinar ...... 882.73 ...... 882.73 Israel ...... Shekel ...... 2,014.87 ...... 2,014.87 United States ...... Dollar ...... 9,329.97 ...... 9,329.97 *Delegation Expenses: Jordan ...... Dinar ...... 5,406.01 ...... 5,406.01 Israel ...... Shekel ...... 9,701.97 ...... 9,701.97 Senator Christopher Murphy: Turkey ...... Lira ...... 340.20 ...... 340.20 Afghanistan ...... Dollar ...... 36.00 ...... 36.00 Pakistan ...... Rupee ...... 36.00 ...... 36.00 Germany ...... Euro ...... 89.25 ...... 89.25 Jessica Elledge: Turkey ...... Lira ...... 531.20 ...... 531.20 Pakistan ...... Rupee ...... 127.00 ...... 127.00 Afghanistan ...... Dollar ...... 27.00 ...... 27.00 Germany ...... Euro ...... 180.25 ...... 180.25 *Delegation Expenses: Turkey ...... Dollar ...... 942.29 ...... 942.29 Pakistan ...... Rupee ...... 184.51 ...... 184.51 Jamil Jaffer: Saudi Arabia ...... Riyal ...... 861.00 ...... 861.00 Yemen ...... Rial ...... 392.00 ...... 392.00 Qatar ...... Riyal ...... 503.62 ...... 503.62 United States ...... Dollar ...... 4,825.10 ...... 4,825.10 Tamara Klajn: Saudi Arabia ...... Riyal ...... 748.00 ...... 748.00 Yemen ...... Rial ...... 420.00 ...... 420.00 Qatar ...... Riyal ...... 606.00 ...... 606.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 4,205.10 ...... 4,205.10 *Delegation Expenses: Saudi Arabia ...... Riyal ...... 374.59 ...... 374.59 Qatar ...... Riyal ...... 147.24 ...... 147.24 Caleb McCarry: Guatemala ...... Dollar ...... 841.00 ...... 841.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 754.50 ...... 754.50 Caroline Vik: Guatemala ...... Dollar ...... 882.00 ...... 882.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 754.50 ...... 754.50 *Delegation Expenses: Guatemala ...... Dollar ...... 3,248.00 ...... 3,248.00 Stacie Oliver: United Arab Emirates ...... Dirham ...... 976.99 ...... 976.99 Republic of Czechoslovakia ...... Dinar ...... 100.00 ...... 100.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 4,091.40 ...... 4,091.40 *Delegation Expenses: United Arab Emirates ...... Dirham ...... 467.31 ...... 467.31 Michael Schiffer: Taiwan ...... TWD ...... 596.71 ...... 596.71 Philippines ...... PHP ...... 422.48 ...... 422.48 Singapore ...... Dollar ...... 1,912.13 ...... 1,912.13 Indonesia ...... IDR ...... 773.12 ...... 773.12 United States ...... Dollar ...... 4,922.10 ...... 4,922.10 Carolyn Leddy: Taiwan ...... TWD ...... 393.69 ...... 393.69 Philippines ...... PHP ...... 313.74 ...... 313.74 Singapore ...... Dollar ...... 1,602.40 ...... 1,602.40 Indonesia ...... IDR ...... 562.37 ...... 562.37 United States ...... Dollar ...... 6,016.30 ...... 6,016.30 *Delegation Expenses: Taiwan ...... TWD ...... 408.08 ...... 408.08 Indonesia ...... IDR ...... 389.00 ...... 389.00 Total ...... 41,381.37 ...... 129,287.74 ...... 47,902.62 ...... 218,571.73 * Delegation expenses include payments and reimbursements to the Department of State and the Department of Defense under the authority of Sec. 502(b) of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended by Sec. 22 of P.L. 95–384, and S. Res. 179 agreed to May 25, 1977. SENATOR ROBERT MENENDEZ, Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations, July 25, 2013.

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

* Senator Heidi Heitkamp: Turkey ...... Lira ...... 378.20 ...... 378.20 Pakistan ...... Rupee ...... 81.17 ...... 81.17 Afghanistan ...... Afghani ...... 6.00 ...... 6.00 Germany ...... Euro ...... 127.61 ...... 127.61 Senator Tammy Baldwin: Turkey ...... Lira ...... 517.20 ...... 517.20 Pakistan ...... Rupee ...... 200.31 ...... 200.31 Afghanistan ...... Afghani ...... 64.00 ...... 64.00 Germany ...... Euro ...... 188.00 ...... 188.00 Rory Steele: Turkey ...... Lira ...... 317.20 ...... 317.20 Pakistan ...... Rupee ...... 140.31 ...... 140.31 Afghanistan ...... Afghani ...... 6.00 ...... 6.00 Germany ...... Euro ...... 117.18 ...... 117.18 Will Hansen: Turkey ...... Lira ...... 517.20 ...... 517.20 Pakistan ...... Rupee ...... 200.31 ...... 200.31 Afghanistan ...... Afghani ...... 38.00 ...... 38.00 Germany ...... Euro ...... 94.40 ...... 94.40

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

Total ...... 2,993.09 ...... 2,993.09 * The CODEL traveled via military air. SENATOR THOMAS R. CARPER, Chairman, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, July 29, 2013.

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

Senator Amy Klobuchar: Jordan ...... Dinar ...... 355.72 ...... 355.72 Israel ...... Shekel ...... 487.76 ...... 487.76 Turkey ...... Lira ...... 517.73 ...... 517.73 Brian Burton: Jordan ...... Dinar ...... 342.46 ...... 342.46 Israel ...... Shekel ...... 449.35 ...... 449.35 Turkey ...... Lira ...... 517.73 ...... 517.73 * Delegation Exprenses: Jordan ...... Dinar ...... 156.30 ...... 156.30 Israel ...... Shekel ...... 1,656.86 ...... 1,656.86 Turkey ...... Dinar ...... 652.81 ...... 652.81 Senator Sheldon Whitehouse: United States ...... Dollar ...... 12,233.20 ...... 12,233.20 Mali ...... Franc ...... 211.64 ...... 211.64 Tunisia ...... Dinar ...... 751.30 ...... 751.30 * Delegation Expenses: Mali ...... Franc ...... 194.60 ...... 194.60 Tunisia ...... Dinar ...... 471.09 ...... 471.09 Libya ...... Dinar ...... 273.01 ...... 273.01 Total ...... 7,038.36 ...... 12,233.20 ...... 19,271.56 * Delegation expenses include payments and reimbursements to the Department of State and the Department of Defense under the authority of Sec. 502(b) of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended by Sec. 22 of P.L. 95–384, and S. Res. 179 agreed to May 25, 1977. SENATOR PATRICK J. LEAHY, Chairman, Committee on the Judiciary, July 25, 2013.

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

Senator Dianne Feinstein ...... 65.00 ...... 65.00 Senator Saxby Chambliss ...... 750.50 ...... 750.50 Dollar ...... 9,126,50 ...... 9,126.50 David Grannis ...... 499.30 ...... 499.30 Dollar ...... 11,212,27 ...... 11,212.27 Martha Scott Poindexter ...... 1,649.82 ...... 1,649.82 Dollar ...... 10,713,27 ...... 10,713.27 Senator Saxby Chambliss ...... 3,456.06 ...... 3,456.06 Senator Richard Burr ...... 3,456.06 ...... 3,456.06 Martha Scott Poindexter ...... 3,456.06 ...... 3,456.06 Kate Vickers ...... 3,456.06 ...... 3,456.06 Tyler Stephens ...... 3,456.06 ...... 3,456.06 Christian Cook ...... 3,456.06 ...... 3,456.06 Brian Miller ...... 1,289.26 ...... 1,289.26 Total ...... 24,990.24 ...... 31,052.04 ...... 56,042.28 SENATOR DIANNE FEINSTEIN, Chairman, Committee on Intelligence, July 11, 2013.

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

Shelly Han: Australia ...... Dollar ...... 2,180.00 ...... 2,180.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 1,907.10 ...... 1,907.10 Ukraine ...... Hryvnia ...... 1,467.35 ...... 1,467.35 United States ...... Dollar ...... 2,474.30 ...... 2,474.30 Janice Helwig: Austria ...... Euro ...... 4,580.53 ...... 4,580.53 Allison Hollabaugh: Ukraine ...... Hryvnia ...... 926.01 ...... 926.01 United States ...... Dollar ...... 2,481.10 ...... 2,481.10 Alex Johnson: Albania ...... Lek ...... 858.00 ...... 858.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 1,266.90 ...... 1,266.90 Albania ...... Lek ...... 1,340.00 ...... 1,340.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 1,266.90 ...... 1,266.90 Austria ...... Euro ...... 22,092.71 ...... 22,092.71

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

United States ...... Dollar ...... 3,785.90 ...... 3,785.90 Winsome Packer: Austria ...... Euro ...... 2,320.00 ...... 2,320.00 Bosnia and Herzegovina ...... Mark ...... 585.00 ...... 585.00 Serbia ...... Dinar ...... 216.00 ...... 216.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 3,653.50 ...... 3,653.50 France ...... Euro ...... 1,728.09 ...... 1,728.09 United States ...... Dollar ...... 3,782.10 ...... 3,782.10 Erika Schlager: Austria ...... Euro ...... 1,011.24 ...... 1,011.24 Bulgaria ...... Lev ...... 1,012.00 ...... 1,012.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 3,094.90 ...... 3,094.90 Mischa Thompson: Belgium ...... Euro ...... 649.63 ...... 649.63 France ...... Euro ...... 324.82 ...... 324.82 United States ...... Dollar ...... 1,873.80 ...... 1,873.80 Total ...... 41,291.38 ...... 25,586.50 ...... 66,877.88 SENATOR BENJAMIN L. CARDIN, Chairman, Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, July 17, 2013.

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

Thomas Hawkins: Israel ...... Shekel ...... 356.00 ...... 720.00 ...... 1,076.00 Oman ...... Rial ...... 261.93 ...... 459.64 ...... 721.57 Azerbaijan ...... Manat ...... 278.00 ...... 499.87 ...... 777.87 Romania ...... Leu ...... 140.00 ...... 148.31 ...... 288.31 Czech Republic ...... Crown ...... 186.00 ...... 275.00 ...... 461.00 Dr. Brian Monahan: Israel ...... Shekel ...... 69.00 ...... 720.00 ...... 789.00 Oman ...... Rial ...... 91.02 ...... 459.64 ...... 550.66 Azerbaijan ...... Manat ...... 278.00 ...... 499.87 ...... 777.87 Romania ...... Leu ...... 140.00 ...... 148.31 ...... 288.31 Czech Republic ...... Crown ...... 186.00 ...... 275.00 ...... 461.00 Total ...... 1,985.95 ...... 4,205.64 ...... 6,191.59 SENATOR MITCH McCONNELL, h Republican Leader, July 23, 2013.

UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREE- EXECUTIVE SESSION OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH REVIEW MENT—EXECUTIVE CALENDAR COMMISSION Cynthia L. Attwood, of Virginia, to be a Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask Member of the Occupational Safety and unanimous consent that on Monday, EXECUTIVE CALENDAR Health Review Commission for a term expir- September 9, 2013, at 5 p.m., the Senate ing April 27, 2019. proceed to executive session to con- Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE the Senate proceed to executive session sider the following nominations: Cal- Stuart F. Delery, of the District of Colum- endar Nos. 184 and 185; that there be 30 to consider the following nominations: bia, to be an Assistant Attorney General. Calendar Nos. 199, 200, 202, 210 through minutes for debate equally divided in NATIONAL CREDIT UNION ADMINISTRATION the usual form; that upon the use or 218, 222, 225 through 240, 243 through Richard T. Metsger, of Oregon, to be a yielding back of that time, the Senate 247, 249 through 302, 304, 305, 306, 308 through 326, and all nominations on the Member of the National Credit Union Admin- proceed to vote without intervening ac- istration Board for a term expiring August 2, tion or debate on the nominations in Secretary’s desk in the Air Force, 2017. Army, Navy; that the nominations be the order listed; the motions to recon- EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT sider be considered made and laid upon confirmed en bloc, the motions to re- consider be considered made and laid Jason Furman, of New York, to be a Mem- the table, with no intervening action ber and Chairman of the Council of Eco- or debate; that no further motions be on the table with no intervening action nomic Advisers. or debate; that no further motions be in order; that any related statements SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION be printed in the RECORD; that the in order to any of the nominations; that any related statements be printed Mary Jo White, of New York, to be Member President be immediately notified of of the Securities and Exchange Commission in the RECORD; that President Obama the Senate’s action and the Senate for a term expiring June 5, 2019. then resume legislative session. be immediately notified of the Senate’s Kara Marlene Stein, of Maryland, to be action. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Member of the Securities and Exchange objection, it is so ordered. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Commission for a term expiring June 5, 2017. objection, it is so ordered. Michael Sean Piwowar, of Virginia, to be a Mr. REID. Madam President, an ex- The nominations considered and con- Member of the Securities and Exchange ample of the work done by others, I Commission for a term expiring June 5, 2018. firmed en bloc are as follows: will read this material—I will read it NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND and people see me making this consent DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION HUMANITIES request. But people have spent weeks Janet Lorraine LaBreck, of Massachusetts, Gerald Lyn Early, of Missouri, to be a arriving at this. That is what I talked to be Commissioner of the Rehabilitation Member of the National Council on the Hu- about a few minutes ago. It is remark- Services Administration, Department of manities for a term expiring January 26, able, the work done for us by others. Education. 2018.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 08:29 Aug 02, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00113 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A01AU6.098 S01AUPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with SENATE S6254 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE August 1, 2013 Daniel Iwao Okimoto, of California, to be a Loretta Cheryl Sutliff, of Nevada, to be a The following named officer for appoint- Member of the National Council on the Hu- Member of the Board of Directors of the Cor- ment in the United States Air Force to the manities for a term expiring January 26, poration for Public Broadcasting for a term grade indicated while assigned to a position 2018. expiring January 31, 2018. of importance and responsibility under title DEPARTMENT OF STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 10 U.S.C., section 601: Daniel Brooks Baer, of Colorado, to be U.S. Mark E. Schaefer, of California, to be As- To be general Representative to the Organization for Secu- sistant Secretary of Commerce for Oceans Lt. Gen. Robin Rand rity and Cooperation in Europe, with the and Atmosphere. The following named officer for appoint- rank of Ambassador. AMTRAK BOARD OF DIRECTORS ment in the United States Air Force to the Douglas Edward Lute, of Indiana, to be Thomas C. Carper, of Illinois, to be a Di- grade indicated while assigned to a position United States Permanent Representative on rector of the Amtrak Board of Directors for of importance and responsibility under title the Council of the North Atlantic Treaty Or- a term of five years. 10, U.S.C., section 601: ganization, with the rank and status of Am- To be lieutenant general bassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary. IN THE COAST GUARD Catherine M. Russell, of the District of Co- Pursuant to the authority of Section Maj. Gen. Russell J. Handy lumbia, to be Ambassador at Large for Glob- 271(d), Title 14, U.S. Code, the following offi- The following Air National Guard of the al Women’s Issues. cers for appointment to the grade indicated United States officer for appointment in the Reserve of the Air Force to the grade indi- NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE in the U.S. Coast Guard: cated under title 10, U.S.C., sections 12203 HUMANITIES To be rear admiral and 12212: Katherine H. Tachau, of Iowa, to be a Bruce D. Baffer To be brigadier general Member of the National Council on the Hu- Mark E. Butt manities for a term expiring January 26, David R. Callahan Col. Roger L. Nye 2018. Stephen P. Metruck The following named officer for appoint- ment in the United States Army to the grade UNITED STATES INSTITUTE OF PEACE Joseph A. Servidio indicated while assigned to a position of im- Stephen J. Hadley, of the District of Co- Pursuant to the authority of Section 12203(a), Title 10, U.S. Code, the following of- portance and responsibility under title 10, lumbia, to be a Member of the Board of Di- U.S.C. section 601: rectors of the United States institute of ficers for appointment to the grade indicated To be lieutenant general Peace for a term of four years. in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve: Maj. Gen. David L. Mann NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE To be rear admiral HUMANITIES Kurt B. Hinrichs The following named officer for appoint- ment in the United States Army to the grade The following officer for appointment to John Unsworth, of Massachusetts, to be a indicated while assigned to a position of im- the grade indicated in the U.S. Coast Guard Member of the National Council on the Hu- portance and responsibility under title 10, pursuant to the authority of Section 271(d), manities for a term expiring January 26, U.S.C., section 601: 2016. Title 14, U.S. Code: To be lieutenant general Dorothy Kosinski, of the District of Co- To be rear admiral Maj. Gen. Raymond A. Thomas, III lumbia, to be a Member of the National Richard T. Gromlich Council on the Humanities for a term expir- Susan J. Rabern, of Kansas, to be an As- The following named officer for appoint- ing January 26, 2016. sistant Secretary of the Navy. ment in the Reserve of the Army to the GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE Dennis V. McGinn, of Maryland, to be an grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section Davita Vance-Cooks, of Virginia, to be Assistant Secretary of the Navy. 12203: Public Printer. ARMY To be brigadier general UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE The following named officer for reappoint- Col. Marion Garcia COMMISSION ment as the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of The following Army National Guard of the F. Scott Kieff, of Illinois, to be a Member Staff and appointment to the grade indicated United States officer for appointment in the of the United States International Trade while assigned to a position of importance Reserve of the Army to the grade indicated Commission for the term expiring June 16, and responsibility under title 10, U.S.C., sec- under title 10, U.S.C., sections 12203 and 2020. tion 152 and 601: 12211: UNITED STATES TAX COURT To be general To be brigadier general Joseph W. Nega, of Illinois, to be a Judge Gen. Martin E. Dempsey Col. John W. Lathrop of the United States Tax Court for a term of NAVY The following named officer for appoint- fifteen years. The following named officer for reappoint- ment in the United States Army to the grade Michael B. Thornton, of Virginia, to be a ment as the Vice Chairman of the Joint indicated while assigned to a position of im- Judge of the United States Tax Court for a Chiefs of Staff and appointment to the grade portance and responsibility under title 10, term of fifteen years. indicated while assigned to a position of im- U.S.C., section 601: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE portance and responsibility under title 10, To be lieutenant general Robert Bonnie, of Virginia, to be Under U.S.C., sections 601 and 154: Maj. Gen. Edward C. Cardon Secretary of Agriculture for Natural Re- To be admiral The following named officer for appoint- sources and Environment. Adm. James A. Winnefeld, Jr. ment as the Deputy Judge Advocate General, Krysta L. Harden, of Georgia, to be Deputy United States Army, and for appointment in The following named officer for appoint- Secretary of Agriculture. the United States Army to the grade indi- ment in the United States Navy to the grade cated in accordance with title 10, U.S.C., sec- NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF BUILDING SCIENCES indicated while assigned to a position of im- tions 3037 and 3064: Timothy Hyungrock Haahs, of Pennsyl- portance and responsibility under title 10, vania, to be a Member of the Board of Direc- U.S.C., section 601: To be major general tors of the National Institute of Building To be admiral Brig. Gen. Thomas E. Ayres Sciences for a term expiring September 7, Adm. Cecil E.D. Haney The following named officer for appoint- 2014. ment as the Judge Advocate General, United ARMY CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING States Army and for appointment in the Jannette Lake Dates, of Maryland, to be a The following named officer for appoint- United States Army to the grade indicated Member of the Board of Directors of the Cor- ment in the United States Army to the grade while serving as the Judge Advocate General poration for Public Broadcasting for a term indicated while assigned to a position of im- in accordance with title 10, U.S.C., sections expiring January 31, 2016. portance and responsibility under title 10, 3037 and 3064: Bruce M. Ramer, of California, to be a U.S.C., section 601: To be lieutenant general Member of the Board of Directors of the Cor- To be general Brig. Gen. Flora D. Darpino poration for Public Broadcasting for a term Lt. Gen. Curtis M. Scaparrotti The following named officer for appoint- expiring January 31, 2018. AIR FORCE ment in the United States Army to the grade Brent Franklin Nelsen, of South Carolina, The following named officer for appoint- indicated while assigned to a position of im- to be a Member of the Board of Directors of ment in the United States Air Force to the portance and responsibility under title 10, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting for grade indicated while assigned to a position U.S.C., section 601: a term expiring January 31, 2016. of importance and responsibility under title Howard Abel Husock, of New York, to be a To be lieutenant general 10, U.S.C., section 601: Member of the Board of Directors of the Cor- Maj. Gen. Michael S. Tucker poration for Public Broadcasting for a term To be lieutenant general The following named officer for appoint- expiring January 31, 2018. Maj. Gen. Stephen W. Wilson ment in the United States Army to the grade

VerDate Mar 15 2010 08:47 Aug 02, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00114 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A01AU6.099 S01AUPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with SENATE August 1, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6255 indicated under title 10, U.S.C., sections 624, portance and responsibility under title 10, indicated while assigned to a position of im- 3037, and 3064: U.S.C., section 601; and for appointment as a portance and responsibility under title 10, To be Brigadier General, Judge Advocate Senior Member of the Military Staff Com- U.S.C., section 601: General’s Corps mittee of the United Nations under title 10, To be vice admiral U.S.C., Section 711: Col. Charles N. Pede Vice Adm. Kurt W. Tidd To be vice admiral The following named officers for appoint- The following named officers for appoint- ment to the grade indicated in the United Vice Adm. Frank C. Pandolfe ment in the United States Navy to the grade States Army under title 10, U.S.C., section The following named officer for appoint- indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624: 624: ment in the United States Navy to the grade To be rear admiral (lower half) indicated while assigned to a position of im- To be brigadier general Capt. Kenneth J. Iverson portance and responsibility under title 10, Colonel Carl A. Alex DEPARTMENT OF STATE Colonel Christopher F. Bentley U.S.C., section 601: Colonel James R. Blackburn To be admiral Morrell John Berry, of Maryland, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Pleni- Colonel William M. Burleson, III Vice Adm. Harry B. Harris, Jr. Colonel Christopher G. Cavoli potentiary of the United States of America The following named officer for appoint- to Australia. Colonel Paul A. Chamberlain ment as Chief of Naval Personnel, United Colonel William E. Cole Patricia Marie Haslach, of Oregon, a Ca- States Navy, and appointment to the grade reer Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Colonel Richard B. Dix indicated while assigned to a position of im- Colonel Jeffrey A. Farnsworth Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambas- portance and responsibility under title 10, sador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Colonel Bryan P. Fenton U.S.C., sections 601 and 5141: Colonel Patricia A. Frost the United States of America to the Federal To be vice admiral Colonel Douglas M. Gabram Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. Colonel Jeffrey A. Gabbert Rear Adm. William F. Moran Reuben Earl Brigety, II, of Florida, to be Colonel John A. George The following named officer for appoint- Representative of the United States of Amer- Colonel Randy A. George ment in the United States Navy to the grade ica to the African Union, with the rank and Colonel Maria R. Gervais indicated while assigned to a position of im- status of Ambassador Extraordinary and Colonel David P. Glaser portance and responsibility under title 10, Plenipotentiary. Colonel Thomas C. Graves U.S.C., section 601: Daniel A. Clune, of Maryland, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class Colonel John F. Haley To be vice admiral Colonel Peter L. Jones of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Ex- Rear Adm. James F. Caldwell, Jr. Colonel Richard G. Kaiser traordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Colonel John S. Kem The following named officers for appoint- United States of America to the Lao People’s Colonel Robert L. Marion ment in the United States Navy to the grade Democratic Republic. Colonel Dennis S. McKean indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624: Patrick Hubert Gaspard, of New York, to Colonel Frank M. Muth To be rear admiral be Ambassador Extraordinary and Pleni- Colonel Leopoldo A. Quintas, Jr. potentiary of the United States of America Rear Adm. (lh) David F. Baucom to the Republic of South Africa. Colonel Kurt J. Ryan Rear Adm. (lh) Vincent L. Griffith Colonel Mark C. Schwartz Stephanie Sanders Sullivan, of New York, The following named officers for appoint- Colonel Scott A. Spellmon a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Serv- ment in the United States Navy to the grade Colonel John P. Sullivan ice, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Am- indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624: Colonel Clarence D. Turner bassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Colonel Michael J. Warmack To be rear admiral of the United States of America to the Re- Colonel Eric J. Wesley Rear Adm. (lh) Colin G. Chinn public of the Congo. Rear Adm. (lh) Elaine C. Wagner Joseph Y. Yun, of Oregon, a Career Mem- The following named officer for appoint- ber of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of ment in the United States Army to the grade The following named officers for appoint- Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Ex- indicated while assigned to a position of im- ment in the United States Navy to the grade traordinary and Plenipotentiary of the portance and responsibility under title 10, indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624: United States of America to Malaysia. U.S.C., section 601: To be rear admiral Linda Thomas-Greenfield, of Louisiana, to To be lieutenant general Rear Adm. (lh) Paul B. Becker be an Assistant Secretary of State (African Lt. Gen. Kenneth E. Tovo Rear Adm. (lh) Matthew J. Kohler Affairs), vice Johnnie Carson. The following named officer appointment Rear Adm. (lh) Jan E. Tighe James F. Entwistle, of Virginia, a Career in the United States Army to the grade indi- The following named officers for appoint- Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class cated while assigned to a position of impor- ment in the United States Navy to the grade of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Ex- tance and responsibility under title 10, indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624: traordinary and Plenipotentiary of the U.S.C., section 601: United States of America to the Federal Re- To be rear admiral public of Nigeria. To be lieutenant general Rear Adm. (lh) David H. Lewis David D. Pearce, of Virginia, a Career Maj. Gen. Robert B. Abrams Rear Adm. (lh) Thomas J. Moore Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class The following Army National Guard of the Rear Adm. (lh) James D. Syring of Career Minister, to be Ambassador Ex- United States officer for appointment in the The following named officers for appoint- traordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Reserve of the Army to the grade indicated ment in the United States Navy to the grade United States of America to Greece. under title 10, U.S.C., sections 12203 and indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624: John B. Emerson, of California, to be Am- 12211: To be rear admiral bassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Fed- To be major general Rear Adm. (lh) John C. Aquilino eral Republic of Germany. Brig. Gen. Kevin L. McNeely Rear Adm. (lh) Peter J. Fanta John Rufus Gifford, of Massachusetts, to Rear Adm. (lh) David J. Gale MARINE CORPS be Ambassador Extraordinary and Pleni- Rear Adm. (lh) Philip G. Howe The following named officer for appoint- potentiary of the United States of America Rear Adm. (lh) William K. Lescher ment in the United States Marine Corps to to Denmark. Rear Adm. (lh) Mark C. Montgomery the grade indicated while assigned to a posi- Denise Campbell Bauer, of California, to be Rear Adm. (lh) Frank A. Morneau tion of importance and responsibility under Ambassador Extraordinary and Pleni- Rear Adm. (lh) Jeffrey R. Penfield title 10, U.S.C., section 601: potentiary of the United States of America Rear Adm. (lh) Frederick J. Roegge To be lieutenant general to Belgium. Rear Adm. (lh) Phillip G. Sawyer James Costos, of California, to be Ambas- Lt. Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser Rear Adm. (lh) Michael S. White sador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of NAVY The following named officers for appoint- the United States of America to Spain. The following named officer for appoint- ment in the United States Navy Reserve to James Costos, of California, to serve con- ment in the United States Navy Reserve to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., currently and without additional compensa- the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 12203: tion as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plen- section 12203: To be rear admiral (lower half) ipotentiary of the United States of America To be rear admiral (lower half) Capt. Russell E. Allen to Andorra. Capt. Deborah P. Haven Capt. William M. Crane ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION The following named officer for appoint- Capt. Thomas W. Marotta Avi Garbow, of Virginia, to be an Assistant ment in the United States Navy to the grade The following named officer for appoint- Administrator of the Environmental Protec- indicated while assigned to a position of im- ment in the United States Navy to the grade tion Agency.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 08:47 Aug 02, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00115 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A01AU6.107 S01AUPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with SENATE S6256 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE August 1, 2013 James J. Jones, of the District of Colum- service as Deputy Assistant Secretary of which nominations were received by the Sen- bia, to be Assistant Administrator for Toxic State for International Communications and ate and appeared in the CONGRESSIONAL Substances of the Environmental Protection Information Policy in the Bureau of Eco- RECORD of July 9, 2013. Agency. nomic, Energy, and Business Affairs and U.S. PN658 ARMY nominations (536) beginning FEDERAL MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH REVIEW Coordinator for International Communica- JOSEPH H. ALBRECHT, and ending D011309, COMMISSION tions and Information Policy. which nominations were received by the Sen- ate and appeared in the CONGRESSIONAL Robert F. Cohen, Jr., of West Virginia, to BROADCASTING BOARD OF GOVERNORS RECORD of July 9, 2013. be a Member of the Federal Mine Safety and Ryan Clark Crocker, of Washington, to be PN700 ARMY nomination of Karl F. Meyer, Health Review Commission for a term of six a Member of the Broadcasting Board of Gov- which was received by the Senate and ap- years expiring August 30, 2018. ernors for a term expiring August 13, 2013. peared in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD of July William Ira Althen, of Virginia, to be a Ryan Clark Crocker, of Washington, to be 24, 2013. Member of the Federal Mine Safety and a Member of the Broadcasting Board of Gov- PN701 ARMY nomination of Stephanie M. Health Review Commission for a term of six ernors for a term expiring August 13, 2016. Price, which was received by the Senate and years expiring August 30, 2018. Matthew C. Armstrong, of Illinois, to be a Member of the Broadcasting Board of Gov- appeared in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD of DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ernors for a term expiring August 13, 2015. July 24, 2013. Catherine Elizabeth Lhamon, of California, Jeffrey Shell, of California, to be Chairman PN702 ARMY nomination of Gregory C. to be Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, of the Broadcasting Board of Governors. Pedro, which was received by the Senate and Department of Education. Jeffrey Shell, of California, to be a Member appeared in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD of DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE of the Broadcasting Board of Governors for a July 24, 2013. PN703 ARMY nomination of John H. Seok, John H. Thompson, of the District of Co- term expiring August 13, 2015. which was received by the Senate and ap- lumbia, to be Director of the Census for the NOMINATIONS PLACED ON THE SECRETARY’S peared in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD of July remainder of the term expiring December 31, DESK 24, 2013. 2016. IN THE AIR FORCE PN704 ARMY nomination of Frederick C. NATIONAL MEDIATION BOARD PN278 AIR FORCE nominations (192) begin- Lough, which was received by the Senate and Harry R. Hoglander, of Massachusetts, to ning WENDY J. BEAL, and ending JARED K. appeared in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD of be a Member of the National Mediation YOUNG, which nominations were received by July 24, 2013. Board for a term expiring July 1, 2014. the Senate and appeared in the CONGRES- PN705 ARMY nominations (2) beginning Linda A. Puchala, of Maryland, to be a SIONAL RECORD of April 9, 2013. ADMIRADO A. LUZURIAGA, and ending Member of the National Mediation Board for PN617 AIR FORCE nomination of Peter C. JON KIEV, which nominations were received a term expiring July 1, 2015. Rhee, which was received by the Senate and by the Senate and appeared in the CONGRES- Nicholas Christopher Geale, of Virginia, to appeared in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD of SIONAL RECORD of July 24, 2013. be a Member of the National Mediation June 26, 2013. PN706 ARMY nominations (5) beginning Board for a term expiring July 1, 2016. PN698 AIR FORCE nomination of Joseph WILLIAM G. HUBER, and ending MARK L. M. Markusfeld, which was received by the DEPARTMENT OF STATE LEITSCHUH, which nominations were re- Senate and appeared in the CONGRESSIONAL ceived by the Senate and appeared in the Matthew Winthrop Barzun, of Kentucky, RECORD of July 24, 2013. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD of July 24, 2013. to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Pleni- PN699 AIR FORCE nominations (15) begin- PN707 ARMY nomination of Curtis J. Alitz, potentiary of the United States of America ning DEONDRA P. ASIKE, and ending which was received by the Senate and ap- to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and GREGORY C. TROLLEY, which nominations peared in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD of July Northern Ireland. were received by the Senate and appeared in 24, 2013. David Hale, of New Jersey, a Career Mem- the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD of July 24, 2013. PN709 ARMY nominations (5) beginning ber of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of IN THE ARMY GUY R. BEAUDOIN, and ending REBECCA Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Ex- PN580 ARMY nomination of Ronald E. A. YOUNG, which nominations were received traordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Beresky, which was received by the Senate by the Senate and appeared in the CONGRES- United States of America to the Republic of and appeared in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD SIONAL RECORD of July 24, 2013. Lebanon. of June 20, 2013. IN THE NAVY Liliana Ayalde, of Maryland, a Career PN581 ARMY nomination of James B. Col- Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class lins, which was received by the Senate and PN610 NAVY nomination of Jackie S. of Career Minister, to be Ambassador Ex- Fantes, which was received by the Senate appeared in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD of traordinary and Plenipotentiary of the June 20, 2013. and appeared in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD United States of America to the Federative PN584 ARMY nominations (2) beginning of June 24, 2013. Republic of Brazile. JONATHAN H. CODY, and ending JUSTIN PN625 NAVY nomination of Doran T. Kirk W.B. Wagar, of Florida, to be Ambas- M. MARCHESI, which nominations were re- Kelvington, which was received by the Sen- sador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of ceived by the Senate and appeared in the ate and appeared in the CONGRESSIONAL the United States of America to the Republic ECORD CONGRESSIONAL RECORD of June 20, 2013. R of June 27, 2013. of Singapore. PN609 ARMY nominations (4) beginning PN626 NAVY nominations (30) beginning Terence Patrick McCulley, of Washington, JOSEPH L. BIEHLER, and ending ORENTHAL G. ADDERSON, and ending a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Serv- BIENVENIDO SERRANOCASTRO, which JOHN F. WARNER, III, which nominations ice, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Am- nominations were received by the Senate and were received by the Senate and appeared in bassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary appeared in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD of June 27, 2013. of the United States of America to the Re- June 24, 2013. PN659 NAVY nominations (17) beginning public of Cote d’Ivoire. PN652 ARMY nomination of Dean C. An- PHILIP B. BAGROW, and ending DAVID M. James C. Swan, of California, a Career derson, which was received by the Senate TODD, which nominations were received by Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class and appeared in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD the Senate and appeared in the CONGRES- of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Ex- of July 9, 2013. SIONAL RECORD of July 9, 2013. traordinary and Plenipotentiary of the PN653 ARMY nomination of Christopher D. PN660 NAVY nominations (20) beginning United States of America to the Democratic Perrin, which was received by the Senate TANYA CRUZ, and ending JEANINE B. Republic of the Congo. and appeared in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD WOMBLE, which nominations were received John R. Phillips, of the District of Colum- of July 9, 2013. by the Senate and appeared in the CONGRES- bia, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and PN654 ARMY nominations (61) beginning SIONAL RECORD of July 9, 2013. Plenipotentiary of the United States of SHEENA L. ALLEN, and ending MIAO X. PN661 NAVY nominations (21) beginning America to the Italian Republic, and to serve ZHOU, which nominations were received by RENE J. ALOVA, and ending JOYCE Y. concurrently and without additional com- the Senate and appeared in the CONGRES- TURNER, which nominations were received pensation as Ambassador Extraordinary and SIONAL RECORD of July 9, 2013. by the Senate and appeared in the CONGRES- Plenipotentiary of the United States of PN655 ARMY nominations (305) beginning SIONAL RECORD of July 9, 2013. America to the Republic of San Marino. COURTNEY L. ABRAHAM, and ending PN662 NAVY nominations (28) beginning Kenneth Francis Hackett, of Maryland, to D011476, which nominations were received by JAMES ALGER, and ending JASON N. be Ambassador Extraordinary and Pleni- the Senate and appeared in the CONGRES- WOOD, which nominations were received by potentiary of the United States of America SIONAL RECORD of July 9, 2013. the Senate and appeared in the CONGRES- to the Holy See. PN656 ARMY nominations (309) beginning SIONAL RECORD of July 9, 2013. Alexa Lange Wesner, of Texas, to be Am- CHRISTOPHER L. AARON, and ending NA- PN663 NAVY nominations (33) beginning bassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary THAN P. ZWINTSCHER, which nominations CHRISTOPHER W. ABBOTT, and ending of the United States of America to the Re- were received by the Senate and appeared in LORENZO TARPLEY, JR., which nomina- public of Austria. the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD of July 9, 2013. tions were received by the Senate and ap- Daniel A. Sepulveda, of Florida, for the PN657 ARMY nominations (333) beginning peared in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD of July rank of Ambassador during his tenure of RICHARD R. ABELKIS, and ending G001407, 9, 2013.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 08:47 Aug 02, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00116 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A01AU6.109 S01AUPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with SENATE August 1, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6257 PN664 NAVY nominations (46) beginning The legislative clerk read as follows: The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without MARY R. ANKER, and ending GEORGINA L. Nomination of Samantha Power to be Rep- objection, it is so ordered. ZUNIGA, which nominations were received resentative of the United States of America The bill (H.R. 1171) was ordered to a by the Senate and appeared in the CONGRES- to the Sessions of the General Assembly of third reading, was read the third time, SIONAL RECORD of July 9, 2013. the United Nations during her tenure of serv- and passed. PN665 NAVY nominations (47) beginning ice as Representative of the United States of f LILLIAN A. ABUAN, and ending CHRIS- America to the United Nations. TOPHER R. ZEGLEY, which nominations HELPING HEROES FLY ACT were received by the Senate and appeared in The PRESIDING OFFICER. Hearing the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD of July 9, 2013. no further debate, the question is, Will Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask PN666 NAVY nominations (144) beginning the Senate advise and consent to the unanimous consent that the Commerce ERIN G. ADAMS, and ending LUKE A. nomination of Samantha Power to be Committee be discharged from further ZABROCKI, which nominations were re- Representative of the United States of consideration of H.R. 1344, and that the ceived by the Senate and appeared in the America to the Sessions of the General Senate proceed to its immediate con- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD of July 9, 2013. Assembly of the United Nations during sideration. PN710 NAVY nomination of Timothy C. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Moore, Jr., which was received by the Senate her tenure of service as Representative objection, it is so ordered. and appeared in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD of the United States of America to the of July 24, 2013. United Nations? The clerk will report the bill by title. PN711 NAVY nomination of Pierre A. The nomination was confirmed. The assistant legislative clerk read Pelletier, which was received by the Senate as follows: f and appeared in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD A bill (H.R. 1344) to amend title 49, United of July 24, 2013. LEGISLATIVE SESSION States Code, to direct the Assistant Sec- Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent retary of Homeland Security (Transpor- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- tation Security Administration) to provide the Senate consider the following ate will resume legislative session. nominations under the Privileged sec- expedited air passenger screening to severely tion of the Executive Calendar: Nomi- f injured or disabled members of the Armed Forces and severely injured or disabled vet- nations PN 631, PN 632, and PN 667; IMPROVE HYDROPOWER ACT AND erans, and for other purposes. that the nominations be confirmed, the HYDROPOWER DEVELOPMENT There being no objection, the Senate motions to reconsider be considered UNDER FEDERAL RECLAMATION proceeded to consider the bill. made and laid on the table with no in- Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask Mr. REID. I further ask that the tervening action or debate; that no fur- unanimous consent that the Senate Pryor substitute amendment which is ther motions be in order to the nomi- proceed to consideration of the fol- at the desk be agreed to, and the bill, nations; that any related statements lowing bills en bloc: Calendar No. 71, as amended, be read the third time and be printed in the RECORD and that the H.R. 267, and Calendar No. 72, H.R. 678. passed, and that any motions to recon- President be immediately notified of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The sider be considered made, with no in- the Senate’s action. clerk will report the bills by title. tervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The assistant legislative clerk read The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. as follows: objection, it is so ordered. The nominations considered and con- The amendment (No. 1848) was agreed firmed en bloc are as follows: A bill (H.R. 267) to approve hydropower, and for other purposes. to, as follows: PRIVILEGED NOMINATIONS A bill (H.R. 678) to authorize all Bureau of Strike all after the enacting clause and in- Ellen C. Herbst, of Virginia, to be an As- Reclamation conduit facilities for hydro- sert the following: sistant Secretary of Commerce, vice Scott power development under Federal Reclama- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Boyer Quehl, resigned. tion law, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Helping He- roes Fly Act’’. Ellen C, Herbst, of Virginia, to be Chief Fi- There being no objection, the Senate SEC. 2. OPERATIONS CENTER PROGRAM FOR SE- nancial Officer, Department of Commerce, proceeded to the bills en bloc. vice Scott Boyer Quehl, resigned. VERELY INJURED OR DISABLED Margaret Louise Cummisky, of Hawaii, to Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND SEVERELY INJURED OR DIS- be an Assistant Secretary of Commerce, vice unanimous consent the bills be read a third time and passed en bloc, and that ABLED VETERANS. April S. Boyd, resigned. (a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter I of chapter f the motions to reconsider be laid upon 449 of title 49, United States Code, is amend- the table, with no intervening action NOMINATION OF SAMANTHA ed by adding at the end the following: or debate. ‘‘§ 44927. Expedited screening for severely in- POWER TO BE REPRESENTATIVE The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without OF THE UNITED STATES OF jured or disabled members of the Armed objection, it is so ordered. Forces and severely injured or disabled AMERICA TO THE SESSIONS OF The bills (H.R. 267 and H.R. 678) were veterans THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF ordered to a third reading, were read ‘‘(a) PASSENGER SCREENING.—The Assistant THE UNITED NATIONS DURING the third time, and passed. Secretary, in consultation with the Sec- HER TENURE OF SERVICE AS retary of Defense, the Secretary of Veterans REPRESENTATIVE OF THE f Affairs, and organizations identified by the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO FOR VETS ACT of 2013 Secretaries of Defense and Veteran Affairs THE UNITED NATIONS that advocate on behalf of severely injured Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask or disabled members of the Armed Forces Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent unanimous consent the Senate proceed and severely injured or disabled veterans, the Senate proceed to executive session to Calendar No. 155, H.R. 1171. shall develop and implement a process to to consider the following nomination: The PRESIDING OFFICER. The support and facilitate the ease of travel and Calendar No. 221; that the Senate pro- clerk will report the title of the bill. to the extent possible provide expedited pas- ceed to vote with no intervening action The assistant legislative clerk read senger screening services for severely injured or debate; the motion to reconsider be as follows: or disabled members of the Armed Forces considered made and laid upon the and severely injured or disabled veterans A bill (H.R. 1171) to amend title 40, United through passenger screening. The process table with no intervening action or de- States Code, to improve veterans service or- shall be designed to offer the individual pri- bate; that no further motions be in ganizations access to Federal surplus per- vate screening to the maximum extent prac- order to the nomination; that any sonal property. ticable. statements related to the nomination There being no objection, the Senate ‘‘(b) OPERATIONS CENTER.—As part of the be printed in the RECORD; the President proceeded to consider the bill. process under subsection (a), the Assistant be immediately notified of the Senate’s Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask Secretary shall maintain an operations cen- action; and the Senate then resume unanimous consent that the bill be ter to provide support and facilitate the movement of severely injured or disabled legislative session. read a third time and passed, and the members of the Armed Forces and severely The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without motion to reconsider be laid upon the injured or disabled veterans through pas- objection, the clerk will report the table, with no intervening action or de- senger screening prior to boarding a pas- nomination. bate. senger aircraft operated by an air carrier or

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I ask unanimous consent The committee amendment was shall— ‘‘(1) establish and publish protocols, in con- that the bill be read a third time and agreed to. sultation with the Secretary of Defense, the passed, and the motion to reconsider be The bill (S. 256), as amended, was or- Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and the orga- considered made and laid upon the dered to be engrossed for a third read- nizations identified under subsection (a), table. ing, was read the third time, and under which a severely injured or disabled The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without passed, as follows: member of the Armed Forces or severely in- objection, it is so ordered. S. 256 jured or disabled veteran, or the family The bill (H.R. 2576) was ordered to a Be it enacted by the Senate and House of member or other representative of such third reading, was read the third time, member or veteran, may contact the oper- Representatives of the United States of America ations center maintained under subsection and passed. in Congress assembled, (b) and request the expedited passenger f SECTION 1. AMENDMENT. (a) IN GENERAL.—The first section and sec- screening services described in subsection (a) ENCOURAGING PEACE AND REUNI- for that member or veteran; and tion 2 of Public Law 93–435 (48 U.S.C. 1705, ‘‘(2) upon receipt of a request under para- FICATION ON THE KOREAN PE- 1706) are amended by inserting ‘‘the Com- graph (1), require the operations center to NINSULA monwealth of the Northern Mariana Is- notify the appropriate Federal Security Di- Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent lands,’’ after ‘‘Guam,’’ each place it appears. rector of the request for expedited passenger (b) REFERENCES TO DATE OF ENACTMENT.— that the Senate proceed to H. Con. Res. For the purposes of the amendment made by screening services, as described in subsection 41. (a), for that member or veteran. subsection (a), each reference in Public Law ‘‘(d) TRAINING.—The Assistant Secretary The PRESIDING OFFICER. The 93–435 to the ‘‘date of enactment’’ shall be shall integrate training on the protocols es- clerk will report the concurrent resolu- considered to be a reference to the date of tablished under subsection (c) into the train- tion by title. the enactment of this section. ing provided to all employees who will regu- The assistant legislative clerk read SEC. 2. ADJUSTMENT OF SCHEDULED WAGE IN- larly provide the passenger screening serv- as follows: CREASES IN THE COMMONWEALTH ices described in subsection (a). OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA IS- A concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 41) ‘‘(e) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in LANDS. encouraging peace and reunification on the this section shall affect the authority of the Section 8103(b)(1)(B) of the Fair Minimum Korean Peninsula. Assistant Secretary to require additional Wage Act of 2007 (29 U.S.C. 206 note; Public screening of a severely injured or disabled There being no objection, the Senate Law 110–28) is amended by striking ‘‘2011’’ member of the Armed Forces, a severely in- proceeded to consider the concurrent and inserting ‘‘2011, 2013, and 2015’’. jured or disabled veteran, or their accom- resolution. f panying family members or nonmedical at- Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent tendants, if intelligence, law enforcement, or that the concurrent resolution be THE CALENDAR other information indicates that additional screening is necessary. agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, Mr. REID. Madam President, I now ‘‘(f) REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after and the motions to reconsider be con- ask unanimous consent that the Sen- the date of enactment of this section, and sidered made and laid upon the table, ate proceed to the consideration of Cal- annually thereafter, the Assistant Secretary with no intervening action or debate. endar Nos. 156 through 160, all post of- shall submit to Congress a report on the im- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without fice naming bills en bloc. plementation of this section. Each report objection, it is so ordered. shall include each of the following: There being no objection, the Senate The concurrent resolution (H. Con. proceeded to consider the bills en bloc. ‘‘(1) Information on the training provided Res. 41) was agreed to. under subsection (d). Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask ‘‘(2) Information on the consultations be- The preamble was agreed to. unanimous consent that the bills be tween the Assistant Secretary and the orga- f read a third time and passed en bloc, nizations identified under subsection (a). AMENDING PUBLIC LAW 93–435 and the motions to reconsider be con- ‘‘(3) The number of people who accessed the sidered made and laid upon the table en operations center during the period covered Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent bloc, with no intervening action or de- by the report. that the Senate proceed to Calendar ‘‘(4) Such other information as the Assist- bate. No. 109, S. 256. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ant Secretary determines is appropriate.’’. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of objection, it is so ordered. sections at the beginning of subchapter I of clerk will report the bill by title. chapter 449 of title 49, United States Code, is The assistant legislative clerk read f amended by inserting after the item relating as follows: to section 44926 the following new item: SPECIALIST CHRISTOPHER SCOTT A bill (S. 256) to amend Public Law 93–435 POST OFFICE BUILDING ‘‘44927. Expedited screening for severely in- with respect to the Northern Mariana Is- jured or disabled members of lands, providing parity with Guam, the Vir- The bill (S. 233), to designate the fa- the Armed Forces and severely gin Islands, and American Samoa. cility of the United States Postal Serv- injured or disabled veterans.’’. ice located at 815 County Road 23 in The amendment was ordered to be There being no objection, the Senate Tyrone, New York, as the ‘‘Specialist engrossed and the bill to be read a proceeded to consider the bill, which Christopher Scott Post Office Build- third time. had been reported from the Committee The bill (H.R. 1344), as amended, was on Energy and Natural Resources, with ing,’’ was ordered to be engrossed for a read the third time and passed. an amendment, as follows: third reading, was read the third time, and passed, as follows: f SECTION 1. AMENDMENT. (a) IN GENERAL.—The first section and sec- S. 233 PIPELINE SAFETY REGULATORY tion 2 of Public Law 93–435 (48 U.S.C. 1705, Be it enacted by the Senate and House of DOCUMENT AVAILABILITY 1706) are amended by inserting ‘‘the Com- Representatives of the United States of America Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent monwealth of the Northern Mariana Is- in Congress assembled, that the Committee on Commerce be lands,’’ after ‘‘Guam,’’ each place it appears. SECTION 1. SPECIALIST CHRISTOPHER SCOTT discharged from further consideration Section 8103(b)(1)(B) of the Fair Minimum POST OFFICE BUILDING. Wage Act of 2007 (29 U.S.C. 206 note; Public (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the of H.R. 2576. Law 110–28) is amended by striking ‘‘2011’’ and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without United States Postal Service located at 815 inserting ‘‘2011, 2013, and 2015’’. County Road 23 in Tyrone, New York, shall objection, it is so ordered. Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent be known and designated as the ‘‘Specialist The clerk will report the bill by title. Christopher Scott Post Office Building’’. The assistant legislative clerk read that the committee-reported amend- ment be agreed to; the bill, as amend- (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, as follows: map, regulation, document, paper, or other A bill (H.R. 2576) to amend title 49, United ed, be read a third time and passed; and record of the United States to the facility re- States Code, to modify requirements relat- the motions to reconsider be laid upon ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to ing to the availability of pipeline safety reg- the table, with no intervening action be a reference to the ‘‘Specialist Christopher ulatory documents, and for other purposes. or debate. Scott Post Office Building’’.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 08:47 Aug 02, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00118 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A01AU6.111 S01AUPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with SENATE August 1, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6259 SECTION 1. SPECIALIST CHRISTOPHER SCOTT S. 885 The preamble was agreed to. POST OFFICE BUILDING. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of (The resolution, with its preamble, is (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the Representatives of the United States of America printed in the RECORD of July 25, 2013, United States Postal Service located at 815 in Congress assembled, County Road 23 in Tyrone, New York, shall under ‘‘Submitted Resolutions.’’) SECTION 1. THADDEUS STEVENS POST OFFICE. be known and designated as the ‘‘Specialist f Christopher Scott Post Office Building’’. (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 35 (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, ELECTING LAURA C. DOVE AS map, regulation, document, paper, or other Park Street in Danville, Vermont, shall be SECRETARY FOR THE MINORITY record of the United States to the facility re- known and designated as the ‘‘Thaddeus Ste- OF THE SENATE ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to vens Post Office’’. be a reference to the ‘‘Specialist Christopher (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask Scott Post Office Building’’. map, regulation, document, paper, or other unanimous consent that the Senate record of the United States to the facility re- proceed to the consideration of S. Res. f ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to 216. be a reference to the ‘‘Thaddeus Stevens STAFF SERGEANT NICHOLAS J. Post Office’’. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The REID POST OFFICE BUILDING cherk will report the resolution by f title. The bill (S. 668), to designate the fa- FIRST LIEUTENANT ALVIN CHES- The assistant legislative clerk read cility of the United States Postal Serv- TER COCKRELL, JR. POST OF- as follows: ice located at 14 Main Street in FICE BUILDING Brockport, New York, as the ‘‘Staff A resolution (S. Res. 216) electing Laura C. The bill (S. 1093), to designate the fa- Dove, of Virginia, as Secretary for the Mi- Sergeant Nicholas J. Reid Post Office nority of the Senate. Building,’’ was ordered to be engrossed cility of the United States Postal Serv- for a third reading, was read the third ice located at 130 Caldwell Drive in There being no objection, the Senate time, and passed, as follows: Hazlehurst, Mississippi, as the ‘‘First proceeded to consider the resolution. Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask S. 668 Lieutenant Alvin Chester Cockrell, Jr. Post Office Building,’’ was ordered to unanimous consent that the resolution Be it enacted by the Senate and House of be agreed to and the motion to recon- Representatives of the United States of America be engrossed for a third reading, was in Congress assembled, read the third time, and passed, as fol- sider be laid upon the table, with no in- tervening action or debate. SECTION 1. STAFF SERGEANT NICHOLAS J. REID lows: POST OFFICE BUILDING. S. 1093 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the Be it enacted by the Senate and House of objection, it is so ordered. United States Postal Service located at 14 Representatives of the United States of America The resolution (S. Res. 216) was Main Street in Brockport, New York, shall in Congress assembled, agreed to. be known and designated as the ‘‘Staff Ser- SECTION 1. FIRST LIEUTENANT ALVIN CHESTER (The resolution is printed in today’s geant Nicholas J. Reid Post Office Building’’. COCKRELL, JR. POST OFFICE BUILD- RECORD under ‘‘Submitted Resolu- (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, ING. tions.’’) map, regulation, document, paper, or other (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the record of the United States to the facility re- United States Postal Service located at 130 f ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to Caldwell Drive in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, AMERICAN COLLEGE OF be a reference to the ‘‘Staff Sergeant Nich- shall be known and designated as the ‘‘First olas J. Reid Post Office Building’’. Lieutenant Alvin Chester Cockrell, Jr. Post SURGEONS DAYS f Office Building’’. Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, unanimous consent the Senate proceed JAMES R. BURGESS JR. POST map, regulation, document, paper, or other to the consideration of S. Res. 217. OFFICE BUILDING record of the United States to the facility re- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to The bill (S. 796), to designate the fa- be a reference to the ‘‘First Lieutenant Alvin clerk will report the resolution by cility of the United States Postal Serv- Chester Cockrell, Jr. Post Office Building’’. title. ice located at 302 East Green Street in f The assistant legislative clerk read Champaign, Illinois, as the ‘‘James R. as follows: Burgess Jr. Post Office Building,’’ was CELEBRATING THE 200TH AUGUST A resolution (S. Res. 217) expressing sup- ordered to be engrossed for a third QUARTERLY FESTIVAL IN WIL- port for the designation of October 6, 2013, reading, was read the third time, and MINGTON, DELAWARE through October 10, 2013 as ‘‘American Col- passed, as follows: Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask lege of Surgeons Days’’ and recognizing the unanimous consent that the Judiciary 100th anniversary of the founding of the or- S. 796 ganization. Committee be discharged from further Be it enacted by the Senate and House of There being no objection, the Senate Representatives of the United States of America consideration of S. Res. 199, and the in Congress assembled, Senate proceed to its consideration. proceeded to consider the resolution. SECTION 1. JAMES R. BURGESS JR. POST OFFICE The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask BUILDING. objection, it is so ordered. unanimous consent the resolution be (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the The clerk will report the resolution agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, United States Postal Service located at 302 by title. the motions to reconsider be laid on East Green Street in Champaign, Illinois, The assistant legislative clerk read the table, with no intervening action shall be known and designated as the ‘‘James or debate. R. Burgess Jr. Post Office Building’’. as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 199) celebrating the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, objection, it is so ordered. map, regulation, document, paper, or other 200th August Quarterly Festival taking place record of the United States to the facility re- from August 18, 2013, through August 25, 2013, The resolution (S. Res. 217) was ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to in Wilmington, Delaware. agreed to. be a reference to the ‘‘James R. Burgess Jr. There being no objection, the Senate The preamble was agreed to. Post Office Building’’. proceeded to consider the resolution. (The resolution, with its preamble, is f Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask printed in today’s RECORD under ‘‘Sub- unanimous consent that the resolution mitted Resolutions.’’) THADDEUS STEVENS POST OFFICE be agreed to, the preamble be agreed f The bill (S. 885), to designate the fa- to, and the motions to reconsider be cility of the United States Postal Serv- laid upon the table, with no inter- APPOINTMENT OF CONFEREES— ice located at 35 Park Street in vening action or debate. H.R. 2642 Danville, Vermont, as the ‘‘Thaddeus The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Mr. REID. Mr. President, I under- Stevens Post Office,’’ was ordered to be objection, it is so ordered. stand the Chair, as previously author- engrossed for a third reading, was read The resolution (S. Res. 199) was ized, is now ready to appoint the con- the third time, and passed, as follows: agreed to. ferees to H.R. 2642.

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I am There being no objection, the Senate, conferees on the part of the Senate. sure the Senate feels the same way. I at 8:45 p.m., conditionally adjourned f hope it has been a good experience for until Friday, August 2, at 11:45 a.m. them. APPOINTMENTS I have had three grandchildren who f The PRESIDING OFFICER. The have been pages, and it a great experi- Chair, on behalf of the President pro ence for them. I am confident the oth- NOMINATIONS tempore, pursuant to Public Law 99– ers feel the same way. Executive nominations received by 498, as amended by Public Law 110–315, the Senate: appoints the following individuals to f THE JUDICIARY the Advisory Committee on Student MICHELLE T. FRIEDLAND, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE Financial Assistance: Michael UNITED STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE NINTH CIR- Poliakoff of Virginia, vice David Gruen ORDERS FOR FRIDAY, AUGUST 2, CUIT, VICE RAYMOND C. FISHER, RETIRED. 2013, THROUGH MONDAY, SEP- NANCY L. MORITZ, OF KANSAS, TO BE UNITED STATES and Andrew Gillen of Washington, DC, CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE TENTH CIRCUIT, VICE DEANELL vice William Luckey. TEMBER 9, 2013 REECE TACHA, RETIRED. JOHN B. OWENS, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE UNITED f Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE NINTH CIRCUIT, VICE unanimous consent that when the Sen- STEPHEN S. TROTT, RETIRED. APPOINTMENTS AUTHORITY CHRISTOPHER REID COOPER, OF THE DISTRICT OF CO- ate completes its business today, it ad- LUMBIA, TO BE UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, VICE ROYCE C. LAMBERTH, journ and convene for pro forma ses- RETIRED. unanimous consent that notwith- sions only with no business conducted DANIEL D. CRABTREE, OF KANSAS, TO BE UNITED standing the upcoming recess or ad- STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE DISTRICT OF KANSAS, on the following dates and times, and VICE JOHN W. LUNGSTRUM, RETIRED. journment of the Senate, the President that following each pro forma session SHERYL H. LIPMAN, OF TENNESSEE, TO BE UNITED of the Senate, the President pro tem- STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT the Senate adjourn until the next pro OF TENNESSEE, VICE JON P. MCCALLA, RETIRED. pore and the majority and minority forma session: Friday, August 2 at 11:45 GERALD AUSTIN MCHUGH, JR., OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO leaders be authorized to make appoint- BE UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE EASTERN a.m.; Tuesday, August 6 at 10:30 a.m.; DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA, VICE HARVEY BARTLE, III, ments to commissions, committees, Friday, August 9 at 12 p.m.; Tuesday, RETIRED. boards, conferences or interparliamen- M. DOUGLAS HARPOOL, OF MISSOURI, TO BE UNITED August 13 at 12 p.m.; Friday, August 16 STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT tary conferences authorized by law, by at 12 p.m.; Tuesday, August 20 at 11:00 OF MISSOURI, VICE RICHARD E. DORR, DECEASED. concurrent action of the two Houses or EDWARD G. SMITH, OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO BE UNITED a.m.; Friday, August 23 at 12 p.m.; STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT by order of the Senate. Tuesday, August 27 at 9 a.m.; Friday OF PENNSYLVANIA, VICE BERLE M. SCHILLER, RETIRED. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without August 30 at 2 p.m.; Tuesday, Sep- DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE objection, it is so ordered. tember 3 at 9:15 a.m.; and Friday, Sep- GARY BLANKINSHIP, OF TEXAS, TO BE UNITED STATES f tember 6 at 5 p.m; and that the Senate MARSHAL FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS FOR adjourn on Friday, September 6, until 2 THE TERM OF FOUR YEARS, VICE RUBEN MONZON, RE- AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO SIGNED. p.m.; that on Monday, September 9, ROBERT L. HOBBS, OF TEXAS, TO BE UNITED STATES REPORT MARSHAL FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS FOR 2013, unless the Senate receives a mes- THE TERM OF FOUR YEARS, VICE JOHN LEE MOORE, Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask sage from the House that it has adopt- TERM EXPIRED. AMOS ROJAS, JR., OF FLORIDA, TO BE UNITED STATES unanimous consent that notwith- ed S. Con. Res. 22, the adjournment res- MARSHAL FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA standing the Senate’s recess, commit- olution, and that if the Senate receives FOR THE TERM OF FOUR YEARS, VICE CHRISTINA PHARO, TERM EXPIRED. tees be authorized to report legislative such a message, the Senate adjourn PETER C. TOBIN, OF OHIO, TO BE UNITED STATES MAR- matters and executive matters on until 12 p.m. on Monday, August 12, for SHAL FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO FOR A TERM OF FOUR YEARS, VICE CATHY JO JONES, RE- Wednesday, September 4, from 11 a.m. a pro forma session only with no busi- SIGNED. to 1 p.m. ness conducted, pursuant to S. Con COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Res. 22, and that following the pro J. CHRISTOPHER GIANCARLO, OF NEW JERSEY, TO BE A objection, it is so ordered. forma session, the Senate adjourn until COMMISSIONER OF THE COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING 2:00 p.m. on Monday, September 9, 2013; COMMISSION FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE TERM EXPIR- f ING APRIL 13, 2014, VICE JILL SOMMERS, RESIGNED. that on Monday, following the prayer DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SIGNING AUTHORITY and pledge, the morning hour be Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent DEBORAH LEE JAMES, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE SECRETARY deemed expired, the Journal of pro- OF THE AIR FORCE, VICE MICHAEL BRUCE DONLEY, RE- that during the adjournment or recess ceedings be approved to date, and the SIGNED. of the Senate Thursday, August 1, time for the two leaders be reserved for DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY through Monday, September 9, Sen- their use later in the day; and that fol- FRANK G. KLOTZ, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE UNDER SEC- ators CARDIN and LEVIN be authorized lowing any leader remarks, the Senate RETARY FOR NUCLEAR SECURITY, VICE THOMAS P. to sign duly enrolled bills or joint reso- be in a period of morning business until D’AGOSTINO, RESIGNED. lutions. 5 p.m. with Senators permitted to NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without speak therein for up to 10 minutes CHRISTOPHER A. HART, OF COLORADO, TO BE A MEM- BER OF THE NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY objection, it is so ordered. each; that following morning business, BOARD FOR A TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 2017. (RE- EXPRESSIONS OF APPRECIATION the Senate proceed to executive session APPOINTMENT) DEBORAH A. P. HERSMAN, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE CHAIR- Mr. REID. Madam President, there to consider Calendar Nos. 184 and 185, MAN OF THE NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY under the previous order. BOARD FOR A TERM OF TWO YEARS. (REAPPOINTMENT) are two things I wish to mention before DEBORAH A. P. HERSMAN, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE A MEM- we close. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without BER OF THE NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD FOR A TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 2018. (RE- First, the Presiding Officer has objection, it is so ordered. APPOINTMENT) worked for years on an energy effi- FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION ciency bill. We are finally going to be f MICHAEL P. O’RIELLY, OF NEW YORK, TO BE A MEMBER able to get to that. This is the first En- OF THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION FOR ergy bill we have had in, I think, 5 THE REMAINDER OF THE TERM EXPIRING JUNE 30, 2014, SCHEDULE VICE ROBERT M. MCDOWELL, RESIGNED. years. It is a bipartisan piece of legislation, Mr. REID. The next rollcall vote will DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE but the impetus behind this legislation be 5:30 p.m. on Monday, September 9, KATHRYN D. SULLIVAN, OF OHIO, TO BE UNDER SEC- RETARY OF COMMERCE FOR OCEANS AND ATMOSPHERE, is this Presiding Officer. I commend 2013. VICE JANE LUBCHENCO, RESIGNED.

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY KARA MARLENE STEIN, OF MARYLAND, TO BE A MEM- LORETTA CHERYL SUTLIFF, OF NEVADA, TO BE A MEM- BER OF THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION BER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORA- STEVEN CROLEY, OF MICHIGAN, TO BE GENERAL COUN- FOR A TERM EXPIRING JUNE 5, 2017. TION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING FOR A TERM EXPIRING SEL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, VICE GREGORY MICHAEL SEAN PIWOWAR, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE A MEM- JANUARY 31, 2018. HOWARD WOODS. BER OF THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY FOR A TERM EXPIRING JUNE 5, 2018. NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE MARK E. SCHAEFER, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE ASSISTANT KAREN DYNAN, OF MARYLAND, TO BE AN ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF COMMERCE FOR OCEANS AND ATMOS- SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY, VICE JANICE EBERLY. HUMANITIES PHERE. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY GERALD LYN EARLY, OF MISSOURI, TO BE A MEMBER AMTRAK BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE HUMANITIES FOR A R. GIL KERLIKOWSKE, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, TERM EXPIRING JANUARY 26, 2018. THOMAS C. CARPER, OF ILLINOIS, TO BE A DIRECTOR TO BE COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS, DEPARTMENT OF DANIEL IWAO OKIMOTO, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE A MEM- OF THE AMTRAK BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A TERM OF HOMELAND SECURITY, VICE ALAN D. BERSIN, RESIGNED. BER OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE HUMANITIES FIVE YEARS. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY FOR A TERM EXPIRING JANUARY 26, 2018. IN THE COAST GUARD JOHN ANDREW KOSKINEN, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUM- DEPARTMENT OF STATE PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF SECTION 271(D), BIA, TO BE COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE FOR DANIEL BROOKS BAER, OF COLORADO, TO BE U.S. REP- TITLE 14, U.S. CODE, THE FOLLOWING OFFICERS FOR AP- THE TERM EXPIRING NOVEMBER 12, 2017, VICE DOUGLAS RESENTATIVE TO THE ORGANIZATION FOR SECURITY POINTMENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE U.S. H. SHULMAN, TERM EXPIRED. AND COOPERATION IN EUROPE, WITH THE RANK OF AM- COAST GUARD: DEPARTMENT OF STATE BASSADOR. To be rear admiral DOUGLAS EDWARD LUTE, OF INDIANA, TO BE UNITED MATTHEW T. HARRINGTON, OF VIRGINIA, A CAREER STATES PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE ON THE COUN- BRUCE D. BAFFER MEMBER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF CIL OF THE NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION, MARK E. BUTT COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND WITH THE RANK AND STATUS OF AMBASSADOR EX- DAVID R. CALLAHAN PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY. STEPHEN P. METRUCK TO THE KINGDOM OF LESOTHO. SAMANTHA POWER, OF MASSACHUSETTS, TO BE THE JOSEPH A. SERVIDIO ANNE W. PATTERSON, OF VIRGINIA, A CAREER MEMBER REPRESENTATIVE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF CAREER PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF SECTION 12203(A), TO THE UNITED NATIONS, WITH THE RANK AND STATUS TITLE 10, U.S. CODE, THE FOLLOWING OFFICERS FOR AP- AMBASSADOR, TO BE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF STATE OF AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENI- (NEAR EASTERN AFFAIRS), VICE JEFFERY D. FELTMAN POINTMENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE U.S. POTENTIARY, AND THE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE RESIGNED. COAST GUARD RESERVE: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN THE SECURITY COUNCIL PAMELA K. HAMAMOTO, OF HAWAII, TO BE REP- OF THE UNITED NATIONS. To be rear admiral RESENTATIVE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO SAMANTHA POWER, OF MASSACHUSETTS, TO BE REP- THE OFFICE OF THE UNITED NATIONS AND OTHER INTER- KURT B. HINRICHS RESENTATIVE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS IN GENEVA, WITH THE RANK THE SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE THE FOLLOWING OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE OF AMBASSADOR, VICE BETTY E. KING. UNITED NATIONS DURING HER TENURE OF SERVICE AS GRADE INDICATED IN THE U.S. COAST GUARD PURSUANT SARAH SEWALL, OF MASSACHUSETTS, TO BE AN REPRESENTATIVE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE AUTHORITY OF SECTION 271(D), TITLE 14, U.S. UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE (CIVILIAN SECURITY, DE- TO THE UNITED NATIONS. CODE: MOCRACY, AND HUMAN RIGHTS), VICE MARIA OTERO, RE- SIGNED. CATHERINE M. RUSSELL, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUM- To be rear admiral BIA, TO BE AMBASSADOR AT LARGE FOR GLOBAL WOM- NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD EN’S ISSUES. RICHARD T. GROMLICH RICHARD F. GRIFFIN, JR., OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUM- NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE BIA, TO BE GENERAL COUNSEL OF THE NATIONAL LABOR HUMANITIES RELATIONS BOARD FOR A TERM OF FOUR YEARS, VICE SUSAN J. RABERN, OF KANSAS, TO BE AN ASSISTANT RONALD E. MEISBURG, RESIGNED. KATHERINE H. TACHAU, OF IOWA, TO BE A MEMBER OF SECRETARY OF THE NAVY. THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE HUMANITIES FOR A DENNIS V. MCGINN, OF MARYLAND, TO BE AN ASSIST- DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY TERM EXPIRING JANUARY 26, 2018. ANT SECRETARY OF THE NAVY. STEVAN EATON BUNNELL, OF THE DISTRICT OF CO- UNITED STATES INSTITUTE OF PEACE IN THE ARMY LUMBIA, TO BE GENERAL COUNSEL, DEPARTMENT OF THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR REAPPOINT- HOMELAND SECURITY, VICE IVAN K. FONG, RESIGNED. STEPHEN J. HADLEY, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, MENT AS THE CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OF TO BE A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FEDERAL LABOR RELATIONS AUTHORITY STAFF AND APPOINTMENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED UNITED STATES INSTITUTE OF PEACE FOR A TERM OF WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND FOUR YEARS. PATRICK PIZZELLA, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE A MEMBER OF RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 152 THE FEDERAL LABOR RELATIONS AUTHORITY FOR A NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE AND 601: TERM OF FIVE YEARS EXPIRING JULY 1, 2015, VICE THOM- AS M. BECK, RESIGNED. HUMANITIES To be general DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY JOHN UNSWORTH, OF MASSACHUSETTS, TO BE A MEM- GEN. MARTIN E. DEMPSEY BER OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE HUMANITIES SUZANNE ELEANOR SPAULDING, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE FOR A TERM EXPIRING JANUARY 26, 2016. IN THE NAVY UNDER SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECU- DOROTHY KOSINSKI, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, RITY, VICE RAND BEERS. THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR REAPPOINT- TO BE A MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE MENT AS THE VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OF DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE HUMANITIES FOR A TERM EXPIRING JANUARY 26, 2016. STAFF AND APPOINTMENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND PETER JOSEPH KADZIK, OF NEW YORK, TO BE AN AS- RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 601 SISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL, VICE RONALD H. WEICH, DAVITA VANCE–COOKS, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE PUBLIC AND 154: RESIGNED. PRINTER. To be admiral DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADM. JAMES A. WINNEFELD, JR. LINDA A. SCHWARTZ, OF CONNECTICUT, TO BE ASSIST- COMMISSION ANT SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, VICE RAUL THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT PEREA–HENZE, RESIGNED. F. SCOTT KIEFF, OF ILLINOIS, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND f FOR THE TERM EXPIRING JUNE 16, 2020. RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: CONFIRMATIONS UNITED STATES TAX COURT To be admiral Executive nominations confirmed by JOSEPH W. NEGA, OF ILLINOIS, TO BE A JUDGE OF THE ADM. CECIL E.D. HANEY UNITED STATES TAX COURT FOR A TERM OF FIFTEEN IN THE ARMY the Senate August 1, 2013: YEARS. MICHAEL B. THORNTON, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE A JUDGE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT THE JUDICIARY OF THE UNITED STATES TAX COURT FOR A TERM OF FIF- IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED RAYMOND T. CHEN, OF MARYLAND, TO BE UNITED TEEN YEARS. WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE FEDERAL CIRCUIT. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: To be general DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ROBERT BONNIE, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE UNDER SEC- JANET LORRAINE LABRECK, OF MASSACHUSETTS, TO RETARY OF AGRICULTURE FOR NATURAL RESOURCES LT. GEN. CURTIS M. SCAPARROTTI AND ENVIRONMENT. BE COMMISSIONER OF THE REHABILITATION SERVICES IN THE AIR FORCE ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. KRYSTA L. HARDEN, OF GEORGIA, TO BE DEPUTY SEC- RETARY OF AGRICULTURE. OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH REVIEW THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF BUILDING SCIENCES IN THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDI- COMMISSION CATED WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE TIMOTHY HYUNGROCK HAAHS, OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO AND RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION CYNTHIA L. ATTWOOD, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE A MEMBER BE A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE NA- 601: OF THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH REVIEW TIONAL INSTITUTE OF BUILDING SCIENCES FOR A TERM COMMISSION FOR A TERM EXPIRING APRIL 27, 2019. To be lieutenant general EXPIRING SEPTEMBER 7, 2014. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING MAJ. GEN. STEPHEN W. WILSON STUART F. DELERY, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT TO BE AN ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL. JANNETTE LAKE DATES, OF MARYLAND, TO BE A MEM- IN THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDI- BER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORA- CATED WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE NATIONAL CREDIT UNION ADMINISTRATION TION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING FOR A TERM EXPIRING AND RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION JANUARY 31, 2016. 601: RICHARD T. METSGER, OF OREGON, TO BE A MEMBER BRUCE M. RAMER, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL CREDIT UNION ADMINISTRATION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION To be general BOARD FOR A TERM EXPIRING AUGUST 2, 2017. FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING FOR A TERM EXPIRING JAN- LT. GEN. ROBIN RAND EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT UARY 31, 2018. BRENT FRANKLIN NELSEN, OF SOUTH CAROLINA, TO BE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT JASON FURMAN, OF NEW YORK, TO BE A MEMBER AND A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COR- IN THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDI- CHAIRMAN OF THE COUNCIL OF ECONOMIC ADVISERS. PORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING FOR A TERM EX- CATED WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION PIRING JANUARY 31, 2016. HOWARD ABEL HUSOCK, OF NEW YORK, TO BE A MEM- 601: MARY JO WHITE, OF NEW YORK, TO BE A MEMBER OF BER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORA- To be lieutenant general THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION FOR A TION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING FOR A TERM EXPIRING TERM EXPIRING JUNE 5, 2019. JANUARY 31, 2018. MAJ. GEN. RUSSELL J. HANDY

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THE FOLLOWING AIR NATIONAL GUARD OF THE UNITED COLONEL CLARENCE D. TURNER REAR ADM. (LH) PETER J. FANTA STATES OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE RESERVE COLONEL MICHAEL J. WARMACK REAR ADM. (LH) DAVID J. GALE OF THE AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER COLONEL ERIC J. WESLEY REAR ADM. (LH) PHILIP G. HOWE TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12212: THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT REAR ADM. (LH) WILLIAM K. LESCHER REAR ADM. (LH) MARK C. MONTGOMERY To be brigadier general IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND REAR ADM. (LH) FRANK A. MORNEAU REAR ADM. (LH) JEFFREY R. PENFIELD COL. ROGER L. NYE RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: REAR ADM. (LH) FREDERICK J. ROEGGE IN THE ARMY To be lieutenant general REAR ADM. (LH) PHILLIP G. SAWYER REAR ADM. (LH) MICHAEL S. WHITE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT LT. GEN. KENNETH E. TOVO THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY RESERVE TO THE GRADE WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: To be rear admiral (lower half) To be lieutenant general To be lieutenant general CAPT. RUSSELL E. ALLEN MAJ. GEN. DAVID L. MANN CAPT. WILLIAM M. CRANE MAJ. GEN. ROBERT B. ABRAMS THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT CAPT. THOMAS W. MAROTTA THE FOLLOWING ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OF THE IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT UNITED STATES OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE RE- WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED SERVE OF THE ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12211: To be lieutenant general RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: To be major general MAJ. GEN. RAYMOND A. THOMAS III To be vice admiral BRIG. GEN. KEVIN L. MCNEELY THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT VICE ADM. KURT W. TIDD IN THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY TO THE GRADE INDI- IN THE MARINE CORPS THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT CATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED To be brigadier general IN THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS TO THE GRADE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: INDICATED WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPOR- To be rear admiral (lower half) COL. MARION GARCIA TANCE AND RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., THE FOLLOWING ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OF THE SECTION 601: CAPT. KENNETH J. IVERSON UNITED STATES OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE RE- To be lieutenant general DEPARTMENT OF STATE SERVE OF THE ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12211: LT. GEN. THOMAS D. WALDHAUSER MORRELL JOHN BERRY, OF MARYLAND, TO BE AMBAS- SADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF IN THE NAVY To be brigadier general THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO AUSTRALIA. COL. JOHN W. LATHROP THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT PATRICIA MARIE HASLACH, OF OREGON, A CAREER IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY RESERVE TO THE GRADE MEMBER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: MINISTER–COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAOR- IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED DINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND To be rear admiral (lower half) OF AMERICA TO THE FEDERAL DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: CAPT. DEBORAH P. HAVEN OF ETHIOPIA. To be lieutenant general REUBEN EARL BRIGETY, II, OF FLORIDA, TO BE REP- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT RESENTATIVE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED MAJ. GEN. EDWARD C. CARDON THE AFRICAN UNION, WITH THE RANK AND STATUS OF WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY. THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601; AS THE DEPUTY JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL, UNITED DANIEL A. CLUNE, OF MARYLAND, A CAREER MEMBER AND FOR APPOINTMENT AS A SENIOR MEMBER OF THE OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF MINISTER– STATES ARMY, AND FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE UNITED MILITARY STAFF COMMITTEE OF THE UNITED NATIONS COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND STATES ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN ACCORD- UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 711: ANCE WITH TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 3037 AND 3064: PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA To be vice admiral TO THE LAO PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC. To be major general PATRICK HUBERT GASPARD, OF NEW YORK, TO BE AM- VICE ADM. FRANK C. PANDOLFE BASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF BRIG. GEN. THOMAS E. AYRES THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE REPUBLIC OF THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED SOUTH AFRICA. AS THE JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL, UNITED STATES WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND STEPHANIE SANDERS SULLIVAN, OF NEW YORK, A CA- ARMY AND FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: REER MEMBER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED WHILE SERVING AS To be admiral CLASS OF MINISTER–COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR THE JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 3037 AND 3064: VICE ADM. HARRY B. HARRIS, JR. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO. THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT To be lieutenant general JOSEPH Y. YUN, OF OREGON, A CAREER MEMBER OF AS CHIEF OF NAVAL PERSONNEL, UNITED STATES NAVY, THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF MINISTER– BRIG. GEN. FLORA D. DARPINO AND APPOINTMENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED WHILE COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND RESPON- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA SIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 601 AND 5141: IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED TO MALAYSIA. WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND To be vice admiral LINDA THOMAS–GREENFIELD, OF LOUISIANA, TO BE AN RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF STATE (AFRICAN AFFAIRS). REAR ADM. WILLIAM F. MORAN To be lieutenant general JAMES F. ENTWISTLE, OF VIRGINIA, A CAREER MEM- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT BER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF MIN- MAJ. GEN. MICHAEL S. TUCKER IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED ISTER–COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAOR- WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT DINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED OF AMERICA TO THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA. UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 624, 3037, AND 3064: To be vice admiral DAVID D. PEARCE, OF VIRGINIA, A CAREER MEMBER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF CAREER MIN- To be brigadier general, judge advocate REAR ADM. JAMES F. CALDWELL, JR. ISTER, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLEN- general’s corps THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT IPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED GREECE. COL. CHARLES N. PEDE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: JOHN B. EMERSON, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE AMBAS- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT SADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY To be rear admiral THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE FEDERAL RE- UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: PUBLIC OF GERMANY. REAR ADM. (LH) DAVID F. BAUCOM JOHN RUFUS GIFFORD, OF MASSACHUSETTS, TO BE To be brigadier general REAR ADM. (LH) VINCENT L. GRIFFITH AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO DENMARK. COLONEL CARL A. ALEX IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED DENISE CAMPBELL BAUER, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE AM- COLONEL CHRISTOPHER F. BENTLEY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: BASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF COLONEL JAMES R. BLACKBURN To be rear admiral THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO BELGIUM. COLONEL WILLIAM M. BURLESON III JAMES COSTOS, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE AMBASSADOR COLONEL CHRISTOPHER G. CAVOLI REAR ADM. (LH) COLIN G. CHINN EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE COLONEL PAUL A. CHAMBERLAIN REAR ADM. (LH) ELAINE C. WAGNER UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO SPAIN. COLONEL WILLIAM E. COLE JAMES COSTOS, OF CALIFORNIA, TO SERVE CONCUR- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT COLONEL RICHARD B. DIX RENTLY AND WITHOUT ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION AS IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED COLONEL JEFFREY A. FARNSWORTH AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: COLONEL BRYAN P. FENTON OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO ANDORRA. COLONEL PATRICIA A. FROST To be rear admiral COLONEL DOUGLAS M. GABRAM ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY COLONEL JEFFREY A. GABBERT REAR ADM. (LH) PAUL B. BECKER AVI GARBOW, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE AN ASSISTANT AD- COLONEL JOHN A. GEORGE REAR ADM. (LH) MATTHEW J. KOHLER MINISTRATOR OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION COLONEL RANDY A. GEORGE REAR ADM. (LH) JAN E. TIGHE AGENCY. COLONEL MARIA R. GERVAIS THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT JAMES J. JONES, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, TO COLONEL DAVID P. GLASER IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED BE ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR FOR TOXIC SUBSTANCES COLONEL THOMAS C. GRAVES UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. COLONEL JOHN F. HALEY COLONEL PETER L. JONES To be rear admiral FEDERAL MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH REVIEW COLONEL RICHARD G. KAISER REAR ADM. (LH) DAVID H. LEWIS COMMISSION COLONEL JOHN S. KEM REAR ADM. (LH) THOMAS J. MOORE COLONEL ROBERT L. MARION ROBERT F. COHEN, JR., OF WEST VIRGINIA, TO BE A REAR ADM. (LH) JAMES D. SYRING COLONEL DENNIS S. MCKEAN MEMBER OF THE FEDERAL MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH COLONEL FRANK M. MUTH THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT REVIEW COMMISSION FOR A TERM OF SIX YEARS EXPIR- COLONEL LEOPOLDO A. QUINTAS, JR. IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED ING AUGUST 30, 2018. COLONEL KURT J. RYAN UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: WILLIAM IRA ALTHEN, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE A MEMBER COLONEL MARK C. SCHWARTZ To be rear admiral OF THE FEDERAL MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH REVIEW COLONEL SCOTT A. SPELLMON COMMISSION FOR A TERM OF SIX YEARS EXPIRING AU- COLONEL JOHN P. SULLIVAN REAR ADM. (LH) JOHN C. AQUILINO GUST 30, 2018.

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION MATTHEW C. ARMSTRONG, OF ILLINOIS, TO BE A MEM- ARMY NOMINATION OF CURTIS J. ALITZ, TO BE COLO- BER OF THE BROADCASTING BOARD OF GOVERNORS FOR NEL. CATHERINE ELIZABETH LHAMON, OF CALIFORNIA, TO A TERM EXPIRING AUGUST 13, 2015. ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH GUY R. BE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR CIVIL RIGHTS, DEPART- JEFFREY SHELL, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE CHAIRMAN OF BEAUDOIN AND ENDING WITH REBECCA A. YOUNG, WHICH MENT OF EDUCATION. THE BROADCASTING BOARD OF GOVERNORS. NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- JEFFREY SHELL, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE A MEMBER OF PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JULY 24, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE THE BROADCASTING BOARD OF GOVERNORS FOR A TERM 2013. EXPIRING AUGUST 13, 2015. JOHN H. THOMPSON, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, IN THE NAVY TO BE DIRECTOR OF THE CENSUS FOR THE REMAINDER IN THE AIR FORCE OF THE TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 2016. NAVY NOMINATION OF JACKIE S. FANTES, TO BE COM- AIR FORCE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH WENDY J. MANDER. NATIONAL MEDIATION BOARD BEAL AND ENDING WITH JARED K. YOUNG, WHICH NOMI- NAVY NOMINATION OF DORAN T. KELVINGTON, TO BE NATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- COMMANDER. HARRY R. HOGLANDER, OF MASSACHUSETTS, TO BE A PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON APRIL 9, NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH ORENTHAL G. MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL MEDIATION BOARD FOR A 2013. ADDERSON AND ENDING WITH JOHN F. WARNER III, TERM EXPIRING JULY 1, 2014. AIR FORCE NOMINATION OF PETER C. RHEE, TO BE WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE LINDA A. PUCHALA, OF MARYLAND, TO BE A MEMBER MAJOR. AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON OF THE NATIONAL MEDIATION BOARD FOR A TERM EX- AIR FORCE NOMINATION OF JOSEPH M. MARKUSFELD, JUNE 27, 2013. PIRING JULY 1, 2015. TO BE LIEUTENANT COLONEL. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH PHILIP B. NICHOLAS CHRISTOPHER GEALE, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE A AIR FORCE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH DEONDRA BAGROW AND ENDING WITH DAVID M. TODD, WHICH P. ASIKE AND ENDING WITH GREGORY C. TROLLEY, MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL MEDIATION BOARD FOR A NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE TERM EXPIRING JULY 1, 2016. PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JULY 9, AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON 2013. JULY 24, 2013. DEPARTMENT OF STATE NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH TANYA CRUZ MATTHEW WINTHROP BARZUN, OF KENTUCKY, TO BE IN THE ARMY AND ENDING WITH JEANINE B. WOMBLE, WHICH NOMINA- AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY TIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED ARMY NOMINATION OF RONALD E. BERESKY, TO BE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE UNITED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JULY 9, 2013. MAJOR. KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH RENE J. ALOVA ARMY NOMINATION OF JAMES B. COLLINS, TO BE AND ENDING WITH JOYCE Y. TURNER, WHICH NOMINA- DAVID HALE, OF NEW JERSEY, A CAREER MEMBER OF MAJOR. THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF MINISTER– TIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH JONATHAN H. IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JULY 9, 2013. COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND CODY AND ENDING WITH JUSTIN M. MARCHESI, WHICH PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH JAMES ALGER NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- AND ENDING WITH JASON N. WOOD, WHICH NOMINATIONS TO THE REPUBLIC OF LEBANON. PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 20, WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE LILIANA AYALDE, OF MARYLAND, A CAREER MEMBER 2013. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JULY 9, 2013. OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF CAREER ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH JOSEPH L. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH CHRISTOPHER MINISTER, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND BIEHLER AND ENDING WITH BIENVENIDO W. ABBOTT AND ENDING WITH LORENZO TARPLEY, JR., PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA SERRANOCASTRO, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE TO THE FEDERATIVE REPUBLIC OF BRAZIL. BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON KIRK W.B. WAGAR, OF FLORIDA, TO BE AMBASSADOR RECORD ON JUNE 24, 2013. JULY 9, 2013. EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE ARMY NOMINATION OF DEAN C. ANDERSON, TO BE NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH MARY R. ANKER UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE REPUBLIC OF LIEUTENANT COLONEL. AND ENDING WITH GEORGINA L. ZUNIGA, WHICH NOMINA- SINGAPORE. ARMY NOMINATION OF CHRISTOPHER D. PERRIN, TO BE TERENCE PATRICK MCCULLEY, OF WASHINGTON, A CA- COLONEL. TIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED REER MEMBER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH SHEENA L. IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JULY 9, 2013. CLASS OF MINISTER–COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR ALLEN AND ENDING WITH MIAO X. ZHOU, WHICH NOMINA- NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH LILLIAN A. EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE TIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED ABUAN AND ENDING WITH CHRISTOPHER R. ZEGLEY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE REPUBLIC OF COTE IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JULY 9, 2013. WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE D’IVOIRE. ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH COURTNEY L. AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JAMES C. SWAN, OF CALIFORNIA, A CAREER MEMBER ABRAHAM AND ENDING WITH D011476, WHICH NOMINA- JULY 9, 2013. OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF MINISTER- TIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH ERIN G. ADAMS COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JULY 9, 2013. AND ENDING WITH LUKE A. ZABROCKI, WHICH NOMINA- PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH CHRISTOPHER TIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED TO THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO. L. AARON AND ENDING WITH NATHAN P. ZWINTSCHER, IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JULY 9, 2013. JOHN R. PHILLIPS, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, TO WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE NAVY NOMINATION OF TIMOTHY C. MOORE, JR., TO BE BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENI- AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON COMMANDER. POTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO JULY 9, 2013. NAVY NOMINATION OF PIERRE A. PELLETIER, TO BE THE ITALIAN REPUBLIC, AND TO SERVE CONCURRENTLY ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH RICHARD R. CAPTAIN. AND WITHOUT ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION AS AMBAS- ABELKIS AND ENDING WITH G001407, WHICH NOMINA- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE SADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF TIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE REPUBLIC OF IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JULY 9, 2013. ELLEN C. HERBST, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE AN ASSISTANT SAN MARINO. ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH JOSEPH H. SECRETARY OF COMMERCE. KENNETH FRANCIS HACKETT, OF MARYLAND, TO BE ALBRECHT AND ENDING WITH D011309, WHICH NOMINA- ELLEN C. HERBST, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE CHIEF FINAN- AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY TIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED CIAL OFFICER, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE. OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE HOLY SEE. IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JULY 9, 2013. MARGARET LOUISE CUMMISKY, OF HAWAII, TO BE AN ALEXA LANGE WESNER, OF TEXAS, TO BE AMBAS- ARMY NOMINATION OF KARL F. MEYER, TO BE COLO- ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF COMMERCE. SADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF NEL. THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE REPUBLIC OF ARMY NOMINATION OF STEPHANIE M. PRICE, TO BE f AUSTRIA. MAJOR. DANIEL A. SEPULVEDA, OF FLORIDA, FOR THE RANK ARMY NOMINATION OF GREGORY C. PEDRO, TO BE OF AMBASSADOR DURING HIS TENURE OF SERVICE AS MAJOR. WITHDRAWAL DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF STATE FOR INTER- ARMY NOMINATION OF JOHN H. SEOK, TO BE LIEUTEN- NATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION POLICY ANT COLONEL. Executive message transmitted by IN THE BUREAU OF ECONOMIC, ENERGY, AND BUSINESS ARMY NOMINATION OF FREDERICK C. LOUGH, TO BE the President to the Senate on August AFFAIRS AND U.S. COORDINATOR FOR INTERNATIONAL COLONEL. COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION POLICY. ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH ADMIRADO A. 1, 2013 withdrawing from further Sen- LUZURIAGA AND ENDING WITH JON KIEV, WHICH NOMI- BROADCASTING BOARD OF GOVERNORS NATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- ate consideration the following nomi- PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JULY 24, nation: RYAN CLARK CROCKER, OF WASHINGTON, TO BE A 2013. MEMBER OF THE BROADCASTING BOARD OF GOVERNORS ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH WILLIAM G. LAFE E. SOLOMON, OF MARYLAND, TO BE GENERAL FOR A TERM EXPIRING AUGUST 13, 2013. HUBER AND ENDING WITH MARK L. LEITSCHUH, WHICH COUNSEL OF THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD RYAN CLARK CROCKER, OF WASHINGTON, TO BE A NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- FOR A TERM OF FOUR YEARS, VICE RONALD E. MEMBER OF THE BROADCASTING BOARD OF GOVERNORS PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JULY 24, MEISBURG, RESIGNED, WHICH WAS SENT TO THE SENATE FOR A TERM EXPIRING AUGUST 13, 2016. 2013. ON MAY 23, 2013.

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HONORING THE EXTRAORDINARY stituent who died on July 22, 2013, not long tion Catholic Church and wish them continued LIFE OF ED SIMMONS after celebrating his 89th birthday. He was success for many years to come. born to Marian and Mordecai Wolper on April f 8, 1924, in San Francisco, California. HON. BRIAN HIGGINS RECOGNIZING JEWISH B2B NET- OF NEW YORK Boris Wolper was a man of many interests. He enjoyed a successful career as a commer- WORKING FOR CONNECTING PEO- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cial and industrial real estate broker, and PLE AND STRENGTHENING OUR Thursday, August 1, 2013 served his community as a member of the COMMUNITY Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to Woodside Planning Commission. He loved to honor the extraordinary life of Edward S. Sim- travel and was a supporter of many causes HON. BRADLEY S. SCHNEIDER mons, who passed away on July 16, 2013 at and institutions. He loved friends, food, wine, OF ILLINOIS the age of 62. sports, and cultural events. He was a proud IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES graduate of Sanford University and its Grad- Edward or ‘‘Ed’’ served in Vietnam as a Thursday, August 1, 2013 medic where he was injured, and never forgot uate School of Business, and attended every his fellow soldiers as he spent the rest of his Big Game from 1942 until 2011. He was a Mr. SCHNEIDER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today life organizing benefits for unemployed and skier and tennis player, and he loved to hike to recognize the efforts of Jewish B2B Net- disabled veterans. with his friends Howard Eisenberg, Bob Kohn, working (B2B) and its founder, Shalom Klein, Ed was responsible for organizing and ob- Dick Zukin, Paul Kaplan, Roy Goldberg and for his tireless work to connect people and taining over 500 job pledges for Veterans from Joe Samson. promote the benefits of professional net- the UAW and United Steelworkers of America Boris leaves his loving wife of sixty-four working in the Jewish community. during the ‘‘Who Dares Win’’ relay race from years, Marilyn; two daughters, Julie Brenner Still early in his career, Mr. Klein has devel- Buffalo to Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Bos- and Andrea Wolper; sons-in-law Ellis Brenner oped a reputation for bringing people together ton, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia to call atten- and Ken Filiano; and his grandchildren Sharon and forging relationships. B2B began in in tion to the need for jobs for veterans. The runs and Elliott Brenner. He is also survived by his 2010 and has achieved great success. Mr. concluded in a cross-country relay to San sister and brother-in-law, Malkah and Don Klein understood that in times of economic Francisco in 1996. Carothers, and many cousins, nieces and contraction, building relationships is just as im- Ed was the retired deputy director of the nephews. portant as having the rights skills. New York State Division of Veteran’s affairs Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me By setting out to build powerful professional as well as being one of the founding members in expressing our condolences to Boris networks, Mr. Klein has offered help to thou- and serving on the board of directors as a co- Wolper’s family and pay tribute to his long and sands searching for jobs, employees or new chair at the Veteran’s One-Stop Center of productive life. He will be missed by all who resources. Western New York. had the good fortune to know him, and those At any one of the many B2B-sponsored net- This spring, I was proud to join with Ed and of us who called him friend will never forget working events, you may find hundreds of pro- many others to officially open the One Stop him. Our community has lost a favorite son, fessionals—young and experienced—looking Center on Main Street in the City of Buffalo. and our country has lost a model citizen. to make meaningful contacts. I am pleased No one fought harder to make the idea of hav- f that many of these events take place through- ing a single location with many services to out my district. help veterans a reality than Ed Simmons and ST. MARY OF THE ASSUMPTION Even with B2B’s incredible success already, despite his own physical struggle, no one’s CATHOLIC CHURCH Mr. Klein has not slowed his initiative. He is smile was brighter as he cut the ceremonial constantly looking for new ways to expand ribbon to officially open this comprehensive HON. DANIEL T. KILDEE and new tools and resources to share. and caring site. OF MICHIGAN Mr. Klein has worked so hard to ensure that It was said that the legacy of Western New IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the success of B2B is enjoyed by the entire Yorkers putting veterans first through the Vet- community. Thursday, August 1, 2013 erans One-stop Center began that day. I After all, fostering these connections not would like to add that the legacy of Ed Sim- Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to only helps the jobseekers and businesses, but mons’ vision, commitment and dedication to pay tribute to St. Mary of the Assumption strengthens the whole community by bringing putting veterans first now lives on everyday. Catholic Church in my district. I ask the House all of its members together. I congratulate He is survived by his loving wife, Onda, sis- of Representative to join me in congratulating Shalom Klein and B2B on its success and ters Dianne, Marie and Mary, and many the parish on celebrating 140 years of worship look forward to following its future. nieces and nephews as well as beloved by his and outreach in the Saginaw Bay Region of f late sisters Patricia and Kathleen. Michigan. On Saturday, August 3, 2013, the NUCLEAR IRAN PREVENTION ACT Mr. Speaker, thank you for allowing me a parishioners and community will recognize this OF 2013 moment to remember the life of this remark- milestone during an anniversary program. able man. I ask my colleagues to join me in St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, under SPEECH OF offering our sincere condolences to his family the leadership of Father Henri Nouvel, held and our deepest gratitude for his service to their first religious mass in the Saginaw Valley HON. BARBARA LEE our country. on Christmas Eve in 1675 on the banks of the OF CALIFORNIA f river near Saginaw. The existing parish, lo- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cated in Bay County, was built by Father Mar- TRIBUTE TO THE LIFE OF BORIS tin Godfriend Canters and dedicated in 1874. Wednesday, July 31, 2013 WOLPER It is a true honor, Mr. Speaker, that St. Mary Ms. LEE of California. Mr. Speaker, I agree of the Assumption has called the Fifth Con- with the goals of H.R. 850, the Nuclear Iran HON. ANNA G. ESHOO gressional District home for 140 years. Our Prevention Act of 2013, to prevent Iran from OF CALIFORNIA community has been very fortunate to have obtaining nuclear weapons and establishing IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES had such an established institution located in clear controls and transparency so that it can- the heart of our region. not move toward becoming a nuclear weapon Thursday, August 1, 2013 Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Represent- state. Despite that, I have grave concerns with Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay trib- atives join me in applauding the clergy, staff the timing of this vote as well as amendments ute to Boris Wolper, a distinguished con- and congregation of St. Mary of the Assump- made to the bill in Committee.

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VerDate Mar 15 2010 08:04 Aug 02, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K01AU8.001 E01AUPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1182 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 1, 2013 As marked up in Committee, H.R. 850 A TRIBUTE TO THE LIFE OF KIP ment, and related agencies for the fiscal year places inappropriate and counter-effective re- TOKUDA ending September 30, 2014, and for other pur- strictions on the President’s authority to waive poses: sanctions in exchange for Iranian concessions Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Chair, I rise today in sup- HON. ADAM SMITH port of Amtrak passenger rail service, which that would be in the national security interest OF WASHINGTON of our Nation and in the security interests of carried 31.2 million riders in 2012 and pro- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES our ally Israel. By attempting to hobble the vides a vital transportation alternative for com- President’s Article II authority to engage in for- Thursday, August 1, 2013 muters and travelers in our Nation’s busiest eign policy on behalf of the United States, the Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, we corridors. bill would limit the President’s negotiating abil- rise today to honor the life of Kip Tokuda, and More people are taking Amtrak today than ity and thereby undermine our diplomatic ef- pay tribute to his leadership, service, and ever before, a sign that passenger rail is mak- forts; this is particularly concerning given that dedication to the citizens of the State of ing a comeback. Ridership has grown sub- the White House has signaled willingness to Washington. stantially during the last decade, with another restart direct negotiations with Iran. Kip was a Seattle native and a graduate of 3.5 percent gain last year. This year, Amtrak It is especially counterproductive to vote on the University of Washington. Following com- had the highest monthly ridership of its 43- this measure before Iran’s new president is in- pletion of his graduate studies in social work year history with 2.9 million riders in March. augurated on August 4, 2013. In fact, experts in 1969, Kip entered public service as a social Amtrak now covers 88 percent of its operating have argued a vote on new sanctions ahead worker with the Washington State Department expenses with ticket sales and other revenue, of the inauguration would only benefit Iranian of Social and Health Services and gained a with government funding needed mostly for hardliners opposed to compromising their goal reputation for being a strong advocate for chil- capital projects. for a nuclear Iran. dren and individuals with disabilities. He was I represent the southwest side of Chicago Lastly, this bill should include language ex- later named to the Washington Council for and neighboring suburbs where passenger plicitly stating that nothing in its provisions is Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect. and commuter rail boost our economy. Chi- intended to or may be used as a basis for au- The second son of parents who were incar- cago’s Union Station is Amtrak’s fourth-busiest thorization for war with Iran. The bill as cur- cerated at the Minidoka Relocation Center, Kip station. In Illinois, 56 Amtrak trains run each rently written is too open to interpretation and possessed an unwavering sense of justice and day carrying 5 million passengers. In addition, I strongly oppose this Congress granting an equality. A prominent figure within the Asian the Illinois Department of Transportation has implicit authorization for war, especially in the American community, he served as the presi- partnered with Amtrak on three corridors be- wake of the two wars we have so devastat- dent of Seattle’s chapter of Japanese Amer- tween Chicago and downstate Illinois, and has ingly waged over the past decade. ican Citizens League (JACL)—an organization teamed with Wisconsin to support service be- Because of these flawed provisions, I voted which is the oldest and largest Asian Amer- tween Chicago and Milwaukee. Total ridership against H.R. 850. I look forward to working ican civil rights organization. In 1998, Kip went on these routes has increased 85 percent with colleagues to amend it as it moves on to found the Asian Pacific Islander Commu- since the State doubled its investment in Am- through conference. nity Leadership Foundation, a non–profit orga- trak service in 2006. In the bustling Northeast Corridor from f nization that focuses on social justice, commu- nity empowerment, and public service. Washington, DC up to Boston, Amtrak carried CONGRATULATING EDWARD F. Beginning in 1994, Kip served as a Rep- a record 11.4 million passengers in fiscal year WALSH JR. AS THE RECIPIENT resentative for Washington State’s 37th Legis- 2012. That helps keep vehicles off our con- OF THE 2013 RED JACKET AWARD lative District. During his four terms in the gested highways and relieves some of the Washington State Legislature, he enjoyed pressure at our busy airports. HON. BRIAN HIGGINS many legislative successes. He introduced his Investment in passenger rail also benefits OF NEW YORK first Day of Remembrance resolution in 1997, our economy. In 2012, Amtrak spent more IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES which has since become an annual tradition in than $1.3 billion on domestically-manufactured goods and services in 48 states and the Dis- Thursday, August 1, 2013 the Legislature. He served as the co–prime sponsor, along with Representative Mike trict of Columbia. The vast majority of Am- Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to Wensmen of House Bill 1572, which created trak’s spending is right here in the U.S.; less congratulate Edward F. Walsh Jr. as he has the Washington Civil Liberties Public Edu- than one percent of Amtrak’s procurement been named the recipient of the 2013 Red cation fund in 2000. Kip also secured passage money is spent to purchase products from for- Jacket Award. of the Special Needs Adoption bill, which eign countries. In Illinois, Amtrak employs A Buffalo native, Ed is devoted to civic helped adoption of special–needs children. He nearly 1,500 residents. progress in his hometown. An active commu- was a strong advocate who helped to pass the I am encouraged to see Amtrak ridership nity volunteer for over 35 years, Ed has held Homeless Children’s Lawsuit legislation, which growing, and I think maintaining our only na- leadership positions with various organizations provided services for over 60,000 homeless tional intercity passenger rail network will be including the United Way of Buffalo and Erie families with children. critical as fuel prices rise and Americans de- County, Nichols School, Kaleida Health, and Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that we mand more transportation options. I look for- the Center for Hospice & Palliative Care. recognize the life of Kip Tokuda—a true trail- ward to finding smart ways to improve pas- Ed currently serves as the President and blazer. We ask our colleagues to join us in senger rail service for my constituents and Chief Operating Officer of Walsh Duffield honoring a long career of selfless and inspired others. Companies, Inc., a fourth–generation family– service to his community, the State of Wash- I ask my colleagues to join me in supporting owned insurance agency that is based here in ington, and our Nation. Amtrak and opposing the proposed deep cuts Buffalo. to passenger rail funding in the current trans- f Presented by the Buffalo History Museum, portation appropriations bill that was pulled the Red Jacket Awards are based on a medal TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING AND from the floor Wednesday. given by President George Washington to URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND RE- f Seneca leader Red Jacket in 1792. The award LATED AGENCIES APPROPRIA- was established by the museum in 1957 to TIONS ACT, 2014 HONORING THE SMALL BUSINESS honor those who exhibit quiet, unbroken devo- ADVOCACY COUNCIL FOR ITS tion to our region’s enrichment. Ed will be pre- SPEECH OF COMMITMENT TO STRENGTH- sented with the Red Jacket Award at the an- ENING OUR COMMUNITY nual Red Jacket Awards Dinner on September HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI 26, 2013 in the History Museum. OF ILLINOIS HON. BRADLEY S. SCHNEIDER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, thank you for allowing me the OF ILLINOIS opportunity to recognize Mr. Edward Walsh’s Tuesday, July 30, 2013 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES great contributions and admirable generosity. I The House in Committee of the Whole Thursday, August 1, 2013 congratulate him on this incredible honor, House on the state of the Union had under thank him for his continued dedication to our consideration the bill (H.R. 2610) making ap- Mr. SCHNEIDER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today community, and wish him the absolute best in propriations for the Departments of Trans- to honor the Small Business Advocacy Council all his future endeavors. portation, and Housing and Urban Develop- (SBAC) on the occasion of its 4th Annual Golf

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The SBAC has been speaking ters were laid to rest at Oakwood. Celinda, grid reliability were not heeded by EPA during up for these businesses for almost four years. Angelina, and Asenath Whitney are the three the Utility MACT rulemaking. In 2010, with the country still mired in an sisters for which the Three Sisters Islands are I am shocked though that my colleagues are economic downturn, the SBAC was estab- named. In 1882, their nephew Drake Whitney okay setting a precedent where one Depart- lished as a way to buoy many of the smaller engineered improvements to Oakwood Ceme- ment has veto power over another Department businesses that were struggling. By providing tery. or Agency’s actions. What’s next? Are we advocacy, support services and educational Oakwood Cemetery’s historical significance going to give the Department of Treasury veto programs, the SBAC has become a critical re- has been regionally recognized. The cemetery power over the Securities and Exchange Com- source for our small businesses. has received numerous awards, including the mission or give the Department of Defense Our business community in the Tenth Dis- Preservation Buffalo Niagara Award in 2013, a veto power over the Department of Homeland trict is strong because it is just that: a commu- $5000 grant from the Niagara Falls Preserva- Security just because we have concerns about nity. tion League in 2011, a City of Niagara Falls their rulemaking processes? Working together and sharing strategies, Preservation Citation and designation as a Ni- The Environmental Protection Agency is al- being inspired by the innovation of fellow small agara Falls National Heritage Area. ready required to conduct two Regulatory Im- businesses, companies in the Tenth District Many programs are in place to educate the pact Analyses, once when the rule is pro- have fostered a community of mutual success public about the history of the Oakwood Cem- posed and another when the rule is final, and and prosperity. It is this type of activity that the etery. The cemetery offers community activi- then this analysis is reviewed by the OMB for SBAC promotes and is so important to our ties such as guided tours, events that are accuracy. economic success in the 21st Century. open to the public, and educational workshops This Congress should be able to address Through a tightly-knit network of member or- for students. The volunteer group ‘‘Friends of the core concerns we have about how these ganizations, the SBAC builds partnerships and Oakwood’’ dedicates their efforts to the up- rules are developed without completely gutting facilitates cooperation, making our community keep, preservation, restoration, and education an agency’s statutory responsibilities and inde- stronger. of the cemetery. pendence. Mr. Speaker, thank you for allowing me a Mr. Speaker, advocacy organizations like I encourage my colleagues to oppose this few moments to recognize the historical and SBAC are integral to driving the success of bill. This legislation is unprecedented and du- architectural significance of the E.B. Green small businesses throughout our nation, which plicative. Mausoleum and Oakwood Cemetery. I thank in turn will lift the rest of our economy. I thank all those who worked to put together this love- f the SBAC for its work, and I wish only great ly event, and sincerely appreciate their work success for this year’s golf outing and SBAC’s ENERGY CONSUMERS RELIEF ACT every day to promote the incredible history future. OF 2013 and legacy of Oakwood Cemetery. f f SPEECH OF HONORING THE RE–DEDICATION ENERGY CONSUMERS RELIEF ACT HON. JON RUNYAN OF THE E.B. GREEN MAUSOLEUM OF 2013 OF NEW JERSEY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEECH OF HON. BRIAN HIGGINS Wednesday, July 31, 2013 OF NEW YORK HON. GENE GREEN The House in Committee of the Whole IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF TEXAS House on the state of the Union had under Thursday, August 1, 2013 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES consideration the bill (H.R. 1582) to protect Wednesday, July 31, 2013 consumers by prohibiting the Administrator Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise in of the Environmental Protection Agency honor of the re-dedication of the E.B. Green The House in Committee of the Whole from promulgating as final certain energy- Mausoleum on the occasion of its 100th anni- House on the state of the Union had under related rules that are estimated to cost more versary. Designed by legendary architect Ed- consideration the bill (H.R. 1582) to protect than $1 billion and will cause significant ad- ward Brodhead Green, the mausoleum consumers by prohibiting the Administrator verse effects to the economy, with Ms. Ros- opened in 1913 in Oakwood Cemetery in Ni- of the Environmental Protection Agency Lehtinen in the chair. from promulgating as final certain energy- agara Falls, New York. related rules that are estimated to cost more Mr. RUNYAN. Mr. Chair, I rise today to E.B. Green, for whom the Mausoleum is than $1 billion and will cause significant ad- speak in opposition to the proposed cuts to named, is one of our Nation’s most prolific and verse effects to the economy, with Ms. Ros- Amtrak in the Transportation, Housing and admired architects. During his 72-year career, Lehtinen in the chair. Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations he designed over 360 structures, many of Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Madam Chair, Bill for Fiscal Year 2014. which are listed on the National Register of I rise today in opposition to H.R. 1582. Amtrak is a vital need for constituents from Historic Places. Over 160 of his Western New This bill would prohibit the Environmental my home state of New Jersey and to people York works remain standing, including the Protection Agency from finalizing any ‘‘energy- all along the eastern seaboard. Each day, Mausoleum which we honor today. related rule’’ that is estimated to cost more thousands of passengers take to the railways The E.B. Green Mausoleum is an architec- than $1 billion if the Secretary of Energy de- and ridership on Amtrak has continued to tural and historical wonder. Stately columns termines that the rule will cause ‘‘significant grow over the past several years. Now is not and gray Vermont marble produce its majestic adverse effects to the economy.’’ The term the time to cut their funding. exterior. Inside, the Mausoleum contains white ‘‘significant adverse effects to the economy’’ is These proposed cuts in THUD could cripple Vermont marble and stained glass windows, not defined. In addition, the term ‘‘energy-re- the railroad system, requiring cuts to mainte- one of which is a signed Tiffany. One of the lated rule’’ is broadly defined to include any nance and equipment replacement, which only two Mausoleums designed by E.B. rule that ‘‘regulates any aspect of the produc- could jeopardize the safety of the thousands Green, its design evokes the reflective act of tion, supply, distribution, or use of energy or of Amtrak riders each day. remembering our dead. provides for such regulation by States or other Once again, I would like to reiterate how The Mausoleum magnifies the already sig- governmental entities.’’ heavily my constituents rely on Amtrak for nificant historical legacy of Oakwood Ceme- Many of the rules that this bill aims to stop their traveling needs and I urge my colleagues tery. Oakwood was established in 1852, when are rules that would directly affect my con- on both sides of the aisle to come together Lavinia Porter, daughter of Niagara Falls stituent companies—rules that I too have seri- and oppose the cuts included in this legisla- founder Augustus Porter, donated the land ous concerns about how they were developed. tion.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 08:04 Aug 02, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K01AU8.005 E01AUPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1184 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 1, 2013 TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING AND That’s why the National Low-Income Hous- not interested in pursuing a diplomatic solu- URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND RE- ing Coalition, the National Housing Trust, the tion. LATED AGENCIES APPROPRIA- Community Development Finance Authority, Additionally, I am concerned that certain TIONS ACT, 2014 the National Association of Counties, the Na- provisions in H.R. 850 would unwisely limit tional Association of Development Organiza- President Obama’s authority to negotiate as SPEECH OF tions, the YWCA, Rebuilding Together, the he sees fit. In particular, the bill would impose HON. JOYCE BEATTY National Association of Housing and Redevel- a total oil embargo, without providing an ap- opment Officials, the American Planning Asso- propriate exemption for President Obama to OF OHIO ciation, and the Council of State Community utilize if need be. This creates two problems. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Development Agencies have all written in First, it diminishes President Obama’s ability Tuesday, July 30, 2013 strong support of CDBG funding and the pro- to offer economic benefits to Iran in exchange The House in Committee of the Whole grams it sustains. for an Iranian halt to enrichment of uranium. House on the state of the Union had under And yet, here we are considering an appro- Second, it makes it substantially more chal- consideration the bill (H.R. 2610) making ap- priations bill that would literally cut the pro- lenging for President Obama to maintain the propriations for the Departments of Trans- gram in half. strong international coalition that he has devel- portation, and Housing and Urban Develop- The proposed funding level would be less oped in support of sanctions. Without inter- ment, and related agencies for the fiscal year than when CDBG was first authorized in 1974. national support, our sanctions would be for ending September 30, 2014, and for other pur- This would tip many low- to moderate-in- naught, as Iran would be able to simply con- poses: come Americans over the brink into poverty tinue trading with other countries and would Mrs. BEATTY. Mr. Chair, I rise in strong op- and would negatively impact our communities not face the economic harms intended by position to the devastating funding cuts to the and our country. sanctions. Transportation and Housing initiatives in this So I stand here today—with my col- I support a strong sanctions regime as part appropriations bill, and particularly the cuts to leagues—strongly opposed to the funding of an effort to achieve a diplomatic solution the Department of Housing and Urban Devel- level cuts contained in this appropriations bill. that prevents Iran from developing nuclear opment’s Community Development Block The Chairman of the T-HUD Appropriations weapons. I also support some important provi- Grant Program (CDBG). Subcommittee, Representative LATHAM, has sions of H.R. 850, such as those that provide Established nearly forty years ago, the said ‘‘cutting over $7 billion in programs was for new sanctions against Iranian officials who CDBG program provides State and local gov- very challenging.’’ are responsible for human rights abuses. Yet, ernments across the country with the funding I say this to my Republican colleagues, if overall, I am concerned that H.R. 850 will not and flexibility to most effectively target re- cutting these programs was hard—I can as- strengthen the effort to utilize sanctions to sources to local community development sure you, the children, seniors, and families di- achieve a diplomatic solution, but will instead needs. rectly helped by CDBG programs will have a be counterproductive to it. The only Federal program of its kind, since much more challenging time dealing with the f 1974, the CDBG program has invested $135 effects of over $7 billion in cuts. billion in local communities. I urge opposition to this bill. NUCLEAR IRAN PREVENTION ACT OF 2013 And, in addition to being a critical factor in f national economic growth, this program has SPEECH OF assisted States and local governments in NUCLEAR IRAN PREVENTION ACT achieving the kinds of infrastructure projects, OF 2013 HON. KEVIN YODER job creation and poverty elimination that our OF KANSAS SPEECH OF communities so desperately need. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In this Chamber, there is often talk of the HON. GEORGE MILLER Wednesday, July 31, 2013 need to make government more efficient, and OF CALIFORNIA Mr. YODER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to enter into reduce wasting taxpayer dollars. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Well, I’m happy to report that this program the record my support for H.R. 850, the Nu- does just that—it continues to be one of Wednesday, July 31, 2013 clear Iran Prevention Act. Unfortunately, I was HUD’s most efficient programs—with grantees Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Mr. not present for the rollcall vote on this bill. devoting on average 94 percent of CDBG Speaker, I have voted for many of the Iran Please let the record show that I am a co- funds directly to efforts that provide benefits to sanctions bills that have to come before this sponsor of this legislation and that had I been low-to moderate-income families. body in the past, and I strongly believe that present I fully intended to vote: ‘‘yea.’’ The message should be heard loud and Within my district in Franklin County Ohio, sanctions are a crucial tool in the extremely clear from America: Iran must abandon its nu- CDBG funding has been used for housing re- important effort to prevent Iran from devel- clear ambition. H.R. 850 is the vital next step habilitation, micro-enterprise assistance, ADA oping nuclear weapons. But I am disappointed in toughening sanctions on this brazen nation. compliance, and revitalization of downtown that the House took up and passed H.R. 850, Iran is an existential threat to Israel, our Columbus. These developments have made a the Nuclear Iran Prevention Act, this week. I strongest ally in the Middle East, and a threat real difference in my community. believe that the timing and substance of this to peace throughout the world. Our steadfast- The City of Whitehall has removed and re- latest sanctions bill are ill-considered and ness and resolve for peace and stability in the placed about thirty-three-hundred feet of curb would have the effect of pushing Iran in the world will see this through. and gutter along Bernhard Road, enhancing opposite direction we seek. water runoff management in the area—pre- More than 100 Members of Congress from f venting pooling water and possible disease or both parties wrote to President Obama just NUCLEAR IRAN PREVENTION ACT outbreak. two weeks ago in support of efforts to ‘‘utilize OF 2013 Recent projects have provided 650 house- all diplomatic tools to reinvigorate ongoing nu- holds with access to public transit—public clear talks.’’ I signed that letter because I be- SPEECH OF transit that many families use to get to and lieve that, while we cannot know at this point HON. DARRELL E. ISSA from work and stores all of which improves the whether President-elect Rouhani will in fact be OF CALIFORNIA local economy as a whole. willing to negotiate in good faith to end Iran’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES And CDBG funds have given 1400 families pursuit of a nuclear weapon, we must do ev- in Franklin County, Ohio access to clean, safe erything in our power to demonstrate to Iran Wednesday, July 31, 2013 drinking water—a project that would have that it will benefit from ending its pursuit of nu- Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, I submit the fol- been nearly impossible otherwise because clear weapons. Bringing H.R. 850 for a vote lowing exchange of letters. local revenues were just not available. this week, just before President-elect JULY 30, 2013. I’m proud to say that Franklin County con- Rouhani’s inauguration, I believe, does the op- Hon. DARRELL ISSA, tinues to leverage $5.30 for infrastructure de- posite, as it indicates an unwillingness to Chairman, Committee on Oversight and Govern- ment Reform, Washington, DC. velopment for every dollar of CDBG funding it adapt to any adjusting circumstances that may DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN ISSA: I am writing receives, but with the draconian cuts to CDBG occur. Moreover, it strengthens the hands of concerning H.R. 2711, the ‘‘Citizen Empower- contained in this bill, there’s simply no way extremists in Iran who could use this vote to ment Act,’’ which your Committee ordered that we can make up the difference. falsely claim that the American government is reported on July 24, 2013.

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As a result of your hav- 8.25% for undergraduates, 9.5% for graduate lous position that Iran should not be allowed to ing consulted with the Committee and in order to expedite the House’s consideration students, and 10.5% for Parents Plus and obtain a nuclear weapons ‘‘capability.’’ The of H.R. 2711, the Committee on the Judiciary Graduate Plus loans. term ‘‘capability’’ is not defined in the bill. will not assert is jurisdictional claim over I am disappointed with this bill because it When dealing with questions of war and this bill by seeking a sequential referral. fails to permanently keep student loan interest peace, it is incumbent that Congress and the However, this is conditional on our mutual rates at their current fixed rate, and in doing Administration speak with one voice and avoid understanding and agreement that doing so so increases the cost to borrowers over the putting forward policy positions are open to in- will in no way diminish or alter the jurisdic- next 10 years by an estimated $715 million terpretation and could pave the way for war. tion of the Committee on the Judiciary with Additionally, the bill places significant re- respect to the appointment of conferees or to dollars. any future jurisdictional claim over the sub- Despite the public outcry over student loan strictions on the President’s ability to waive ject matters contained in the bill or similar debt, now totaling over $1 trillion dollars, Con- sanctions in exchange for positive action by legislation. gress has chosen to make an estimated $715 Iran on the nuclear issue. In doing so, the bill I would appreciate your response to this million dollar profit off of student loans. threatens to fracture the unprecedented inter- letter confirming this understanding, and This is shameful! We should not be making national coalition working to prevent Iran from would request that you include a copy of this a profit off the backs of students. Students are achieving a nuclear weapon. letter and your response in the Committee For all of these reasons, both procedural Report and in the Congressional Record dur- our future. An educated populous is what ing the floor consideration of this bill. America needs to remain competitive in the and substantive, I oppose the bill. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. 21st century. Balancing the budget on the f Sincerely, backs of students is wrong, unfair and shame- BOB GOODLATTE, ful! NUCLEAR IRAN PREVENTION ACT Chairman. OF 2013 f JULY 30, 2013. NUCLEAR IRAN PREVENTION ACT SPEECH OF Hon. BOB GOODLATTE, Chairman, Committee on the Judiciary, OF 2013 HON. GENE GREEN House of Representatives, Washington, DC. OF TEXAS DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: Thank you for your SPEECH OF IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES letter regarding the Committee on the Judi- ciary’s jurisdictional interest in H.R. 2711, HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. Wednesday, July 31, 2013 the ‘‘Citizen Empowerment Act,’’ and your OF MICHIGAN Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, willingness to forego consideration of H.R. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I rise in strong support of H.R. 850, the Nu- 2711 by your committee. I agree that the Committee on the Judici- Wednesday, July 31, 2013 clear Iran Prevention Act. ary has a valid jurisdictional interest in cer- This legislation will significantly strengthen tain provisions of H.R. 2711 and that the Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I regretfully the impact of existing sanctions on Iran in the Committee’s jurisdiction will not be ad- rise to express my opposition to H.R. 850, the hopes of convincing the regime’s leaders to versely affected by your decision to forego most recent legislative effort by this body to stop their nuclear weapons program. consideration of H.R. 2711. As you have re- further increase sanctions on Iran. Although I The message to Iran must be crystal clear: quested, I will support your request for an believe the intentions of the authors of this stop your nuclear program or face intensifying appropriate appointment of outside con- legislation are good, I believe our shared goal international isolation and crippling economic ferees from your Committee in the event of of preventing Iran from achieving a nuclear a House-Senate conference on this or similar pressure until your program stops. legislation should such a conference be con- weapon will actually be harmed by bringing I stand with over 350 over my colleagues vened. this legislation forward at this critical moment. who have co-sponsored this legislation in Finally, I will include a copy of your letter In three days, Iran will inaugurate a new strong opposition to Iran’s nuclear weapons and this response in the Committee Report president—Hasan Rowhani—who was elected program. and in the Congressional Record during the after he ran on a platform of engaging with the Allowing Iran to achieve nuclear weapons floor consideration of this bill. Thank you United States and rejecting the extremist poli- capability would start a very dangerous nu- again for your cooperation. cies of his predecessor. Despite the fact that Sincerely, clear arms race in a region that is already un- Mr. Rowhani was not the preferred candidate DARRELL ISSA, stable—endangering our Nation’s security and Chairman. of Supreme Leader Khamenei, he was elected the security of our friends and allies in the by an overwhelming majority of the Iranian f Middle East. people this past June. In short, the Iranian Iran continues to increase its stockpiles of NUCLEAR IRAN PREVENTION ACT people rejected an extremist government and twenty-percent enriched uranium, approaching OF 2013 voted for the candidate who represented the a level where they can very quickly breakout best opportunity to break with the human whenever they want. They are also installing SPEECH OF rights violations and belligerent policies of the advanced centrifuges that would allow them to HON. YVETTE D. CLARKE past. substantially increase their uranium enrich- Yet, instead of taking this moment to re-en- OF NEW YORK ment at a rapid pace. gage with Iran and pursue diplomacy—which This legislation will eliminate sources of for- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES is the only way to ultimately prevent Iran from eign funding, reduce oil exports by an addi- Wednesday, July 31, 2013 obtaining a nuclear weapon—we are instead tional million barrels per day and apply harsh Ms. CLARKE. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise in moving forward with new, crippling sanctions penalties to human rights violators. opposition to the Motion to Concur in the Sen- before we have the opportunity to see whether By passing this legislation and ensuring its ate Amendment to H.R. 1911—the Bipartisan President-elect Rowhani’s campaign promises enforcement, we can continue to enforce the Student Loan Certainty Act of 2013. will lead to new, positive action. Even worse, strongest possible amount of financial pres- This bill will peg student loan interest rates this legislation sends a message to the Iranian sure against Iran. to the 10-year Treasury note allowing the rate people that their bravery and massive turnout The window for a peaceful resolution is to fluctuate with financial markets. this past June in the face of violent repression quickly closing. Through tightening sanctions, Specifically, the bill would peg the perma- and intimidation from the government, was a pursuing the diplomatic track, and keeping all nent student loan interest rate to the 10-year futile and irrelevant action in the eyes of the options on the table, I believe we can per- Treasury note plus 2.05% for undergraduate United States. suade the Iranian regime to stop their quest subsidized and unsubsidized Stafford loans; In addition to this legislation’s unfortunate for nuclear weapons before it is too late. the 10-year Treasury note plus 3.6 % for sub- timing, this bill also contains several troubling As co-chair of the Democratic Israel Work- sidized and unsubsidized Stafford loans; and provisions which diverge significantly from pre- ing Group, I urge my colleagues to stand for the 10-year Treasury note plus 4.6% for Par- vious Iran sanctions legislation. The bill con- peace and a nuclear-free Middle East and ent Plus and Graduate Plus loans. tains policy language that changes the red line vote in support of this important legislation.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 08:04 Aug 02, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A01AU8.006 E01AUPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1186 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 1, 2013 ON THE RETIREMENT OF SHERIFF TRIBUTE TO LILLIAN KAWASAKI Built on land once owned by George Wash- WARDIE PERNELL VINCENT, SR. ington, Stratford Landing Elementary School HON. JUDY CHU officially opened its doors with Principal Elea- HON. G. K. BUTTERFIELD OF CALIFORNIA nor N. Hollandsworth on September 3, 1963 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES with an initial enrollment of 301 students in OF NORTH CAROLINA grades one through six. This student popu- Thursday, August 1, 2013 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lation would more than double the next year. Ms. CHU. Mr. Speaker, this month, the Los In response to a rapidly growing community Thursday, August 1, 2013 Angeles Area lost a wonderful leader, the en- and an influx of military families the following Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I rise to vironmental community lost a true champion, year, Stratford Landing underwent its first ren- congratulate my good friend, constituent, and and I lost a dear friend. Lillian Kawasaki had ovation in 1966, adding an additional hallway public servant, Sheriff Wardie Pernell Vincent, served the city of Los Angeles since the early of classrooms. Sr. upon his retirement from service as Sheriff 1990s, and while she wore many hats As schools across the Nation began to im- for Northampton County, North Carolina. throughout her years in public service, one plement kindergarten classes to comply with thing remained constant among them all—she the Federal Head Start initiative, Stratford Wardie Vincent was born on November 4, fought to make life better for those around her. Landing opened its first half-day kindergarten 1947, to Eugene and Norene Vincent in the An elected member of the WRD Board of program in 1968. town of Henrico, North Carolina. He attended Directors since 2006, Lillian was the first During the 1970s, Stratford Landing initiated Northampton County public schools and grad- Asian-American ever appointed a department one of the first Gifted and Talented Centers in uated in 1966 from historic Gumberry High chief in Los Angeles. Lillian began heading the Fairfax County Public Schools, developed to School. On October 5, 1967, Wardie enlisted Los Angeles City Environmental Affairs De- offer a unique academic program to qualifying in the United States Army and courageously partment in 1990 under Mayor Tom Bradley, students in grades three through six from mul- served the United States of America for two and she worked tirelessly to improve the air tiple local elementary schools. Stratford Land- years. He was Honorably Discharged from quality in Los Angeles, spearheading the Los ing also expanded to include two preschool military service and returned to his hometown Angeles City Clean Air Plan and the City programs, which supported early intervention where he and his wife Betty would rear three CEQA Thresholds Guidelines and Environ- for young children identified with autism and wonderful children. mental Justice Program. In addition, Ms. developmental delays. Wardie Vincent’s service in the United Kawasaki served on the California State Uni- Over the years, the school underwent other States Army introduced him to the important versity LA Foundation Board for more than 5 renovations to add a gym, music room, day work of law enforcement and the value in years. She had recently joined the California care facility, playground, 10-classroom mod- maintaining safe communities. He applied the Small Business Development Center Network ular unit, and seven learning environment trail- skills learned in the Army to excel in his desire Advisory Board. ers. It also created an English as a Second to be a law enforcement officer and pursue Lillian was determined to clean up the city Language program to better meet the needs training at Halifax Community College where that she loved. Beginning as a researcher at of students. he received a degree in Criminal Justice. UCLA, she worked on wastewater nutrient re- In 2009, Stratford Landing developed and Wardie Vincent’s first job out of college was cycling programs before moving over to the continues to refine a Discovery Garden, sup- as security guard with the Migrant and Sea- Port of Los Angeles’s Environmental Manage- porting environmental and science studies. sonal Farmworkers’ Association in the Town of ment Division. As a scientist, Lillian under- The school also began offering a full-day kin- Rich Square. He later became an undercover stood that the air we breathe and the water dergarten program with the last phase-in by officer working with Bertie, Hertford, Warren we drink affects our communities, our children, Fairfax County Public Schools for the 2011— and Martin Counties on a variety of critical as- and our future, and her passion for a higher 2012 school year. signments targeting drug use and gang activ- quality of life of Los Angelinos is what drove Stratford Landing continues to stay abreast ity. It would become clear that Wardie Vin- her to public service. She dedicated her life to of technological changes by adding Smart cent’s unmatched skills and experience would cleaning up the Los Angeles Area, and her Board technology to all classrooms, increasing lead him to seek the office of Sheriff for North- work will be felt for generations to come. the number of mobile laptop carts, investing in ampton County. The daughter of Japanese-Americans who hands-on voting systems, and using other At age 51, Wardie Vincent was elected were interned during World War II, Lillian was technology tools to support the needs of 21st Sheriff of Northampton County. He would be determined to commemorate this part of century learners. reelected three more times to this high office, American history, and served as the co-chair Stratford Landing Elementary School, the most recently in November 2010 when he ran of the Friends of Manzanar, a National Historic parent-teacher association, and the school unopposed. Sheriff Vincent has served a total Site. Lillian was determined to give back to community continue to work in partnership to of fourteen years as the High Sheriff of North- her community, and was a member of the benefit student success and achievement both ampton County and has overseen the expan- Women’s Foundation Donor’s Circle, where in the classroom, on the school grounds, and sion of this office though the hiring of addi- she championed financial literacy for women through diverse after-school programs. And tional Deputy Sheriffs and a strategic crack- and girls in her community. while the school mascot and student fashions down on illegal drugs through the county’s Lillian left us not long ago, but her impact have changed over the years, Stratford Land- drug taskforce. He also modernized the Sher- lives on. The lives she touched are forever ing Elementary School has remained iffs office by securing grants and improved changed for the better, as are the commu- cotnmitted to providing an academically chal- budgeting for updated technology and law en- nities she dedicated her life to improving. Her lenging and positive learning environment in forcement tools. There is no doubt that the life’s work provides an inspiration for all of us. which all students thrive. Northampton County has been made safer So, today, I bid farewell to a friend, a commu- Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to take this op- through the visionary leadership of Sheriff nity leader, and a true role model to so many. portunity to commend Stratford Landing Ele- Wardie Vincent. f mentary School as it marks 50 years of pro- viding educational opportunities to the children Sheriff Vincent and his wife Betty look for- HONORING THE 50TH ANNIVER- of Fairfax County. ward to spending more time with their three SARY OF STRATFORD LANDING f children—Kimberly, Kenisha, and Wardie, Jr. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL and their five grandchildren—Saige, Kai, THE WATER FOR THE WORLD ACT Omani, Myles, Caleb, and Kenadi. HON. JAMES P. MORAN OF 2013 Mr. Speaker, the retirement of Sheriff OF VIRGINIA Wardie Pernell Vincent, Sr. will leave a great IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. EARL BLUMENAUER void in Northampton County. But I know he Thursday, August 1, 2013 OF OREGON will continue to play a vital role in his commu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nity as a leader, advocate, and friend to his Mr. MORAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to fellow citizens. I ask my colleagues to join me honor Stratford Landing Elementary School in Thursday, August 1, 2013 in offering our sincere appreciation for Sheriff Alexandria, which is proudly celebrating 50 Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, as Amer- Vincent’s forty years of public service and best years of providing an excellent education to ica prepares for the holiday season, it is im- wishes upon his retirement. the students of Fairfax, Virginia. portant to pause and reflect on what we can

VerDate Mar 15 2010 08:04 Aug 02, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A01AU8.010 E01AUPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS August 1, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1187 do for others as well as ourselves. I hope that MCT INDUSTRIES Ted and Dina were able to monitor business Congress will give a gift of life, health and around the clock. It was during this time that hope by helping people around the world with HON. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM they welcomed to their home their precious something that most Americans take for grant- OF NEW MEXICO son Bennie. A year after Bennie was born, ed—safe drinking water. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Dina quit her job at the Department of Agri- culture to work full time at the family business. Nearly 900 million of the world’s poorest do Thursday, August 1, 2013 not have clean drinking water, and fully 2.6 bil- By 1980, Martinez Custom Trailers ran full- Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New scale production lines of various commercial lion lack access to improved sanitation. This Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with the trailers, and employed 25 people. Ted soon shortfall poses a significant challenge for de- gentleman from New Mexico, Congressman decided to expand from building commercial velopment and security around the world, rein- BEN RAY LUJA´N, to honor a great New Mexi- trailers to building trailers for the federal gov- forcing a cycle of poverty and instability that can business, MCT Industries, for its forty-year ernment. Driven by his profound respect for represents both a humanitarian disaster and a contribution to the manufacturing infrastructure the military, Ted bid for and won his first fed- national security threat. of the American economy. On this day, we eral contract for the Army M353 general-pur- Water-related diseases are particularly bru- also honor Ted Martinez, the founder of MCT pose trailer. tal in how they target children: 90 percent of Industries, and the entire Martinez family for Using his Army contracting experience, he all deaths caused by diarrheal diseases are their substantial contributions and service to bid jobs with Sandia and Los Alamos National children under 5 years of age, mostly in devel- New Mexico and to the United States of Amer- Laboratories and successfully landed contracts oping countries. In all, 1.8 million children ica. in the nuclear transportation industry. Martinez To truly comprehend the success of MCT under the age of 5 die every year, more than Custom Trailers proudly contributed to the nu- Industries, it is important to first understand from AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria com- clear disarmament effort in the USSR by col- the remarkable people behind the company. bined. The economic impacts are dev- laborating with Sandia on an inspection trailer Born on September 18, 1947, Ted Martinez for USSR nuclear warheads. astating—inadequate sanitation in India alone and his five brothers and sisters grew up in a In recognition of Martinez Custom Trailers’ costs that country $53.8 billion, or 6.4 percent home with no indoor plumbing. Just like his success, in 1984, President Ronald Reagan of its GDP every year. ancestors who homesteaded the Trujillo land recognized Ted as New Mexico’s Small Busi- What’s more, dirty water directly affects on which he grew up, Ted began working on ness Person of the Year. every area of development. Children cannot a ranch at 5 a.m. each morning. Business was so successful that, in 1987, attend school if they are sick from dirty water, Ted learned of the importance of hard work Martinez Custom Trailers evolved into a more and adults suffering from water-borne illnesses from his parents, Manuel and Isabel. He watched his parents each work several jobs to expansive enterprise, MCT Industries, Inc. overwhelm hospitals and cannot go to work. Ever eager to expand his federal client base, Hours spent looking for and collecting clean support the family. Together, Manuel and Isa- bel ran a general store, while Isabel also Ted won a major contract to produce a self- water mean hours not spent adding to a fam- propelled diesel powered U.S. Air Force Main- ily’s economic well-being. In short, the best in- served as the postmaster of the only post of- fice in the area. When Manuel was not work- tenance Stand that was slated to be deployed tentioned efforts at development fail if the worldwide to service the largest aircraft in the basic necessity of clean water is not met. ing in the general store or on the ranch, he also drove a school bus. Air Force. With this contract, MCT was able to In this period of good tidings, there is good From a young age, Ted had big dreams. create even more New Mexican jobs, reaching news with water. The solution to this problem Knowing he wanted to do more than run the a height of 240 dedicated employees. is cheap and relatively straightforward. We ranch, he decided to leave home and get In 1992, 28 years after he had taken a risk don’t have to spend millions searching for a trained in welding at the Job Corps in San An- by leaving the ranch to enter the Job Corps cure. Sometimes something as simple as tonio, Texas. Although he completed the 12- training program, Ted was inducted into the teaching the value of hand washing, or pro- month program in just six months, Ted could Job Corps Hall of Fame to celebrate his ex- viding access to technology we already have not find a job because of his youth. While ceptional career. is all it takes to save millions of lives and in- looking for work, he lived in his car behind a After the tragic attacks of September 11, crease economic development. What we lack gas station and ate only one meal a day. Fi- 2001, and the ensuing overseas military in- is leadership and accountability. nally, he came upon Eidson Metal in Albu- volvements, MCT was quickly able to develop querque and applied for a job. After a great and build trailers to support these campaigns. It is time for Congress to act again. The To enable soldiers to rapidly extinguish a fire Water for the World Act of 2013 builds on cur- deal of persuasion and negotiation, the fore- man hired Ted. Just two months later, Ted be- during convoy operations, the Army needed to rent U.S. efforts to provide those in need with came the foreman of the water tank crew at field-test two different types of foam fire sup- greater access to clean water and sanitation. Eidson Metal. pression systems to verify they could perform And in this period of tight budgets, it is impor- In 1969, Ted married Anedina, a woman in combat. In less than four months, MCT de- tant that the Water for the World Act doesn’t from nearby Garita, New Mexico, whom Ted signed, built, tested and deployed trailers to ask for any increase in funding, but rather im- had known since he was 12. Dina’s father, Iraq that accommodated both fire suppression proves the effectiveness, transparency and ac- Benerito, served as the foreman of the New systems. Program leaders informed MCT that countability of international aid programs. Mexico State Highway Department, and kept a in less than a week, these systems saved $1 Given the strains on Federal resources and ranch of his own, while his wife, Mary, worked million in Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected, the depth of need, it is essential that we are as a nurse’s aide in Las Vegas, New Mexico. MRAP, vehicles and more importantly, pro- able to target our efforts more efficiently. Although Ted and Dina did not have much, tected the lives of soldiers. The Water for the World Act also gives the their future looked bright. Dina soon became Ted and the Martinez family have always State Department and U.S. Agency for Inter- pregnant with their first child. displayed a fierce commitment to the national Development the tools needed to le- Even though Ted was working 60 hours a wellbeing of their employees. In 2003, MCT verage the investments they are already mak- week at Eidson Metal and Dina had a job at hosted President George W. Bush. Just before President Bush addressed 4,000 people and ing by elevating the current positions within the Department of Agriculture, times were honored MCT as an exemplary small busi- the State Department and USAID to coordi- tough. Wanting a better life for his family, Ted ness, the family joined him in a roundtable dis- nate the diplomatic policy of the U.S. on global quit his job when Dina was eight months preg- cussion on the vital impact small businesses freshwater issues and to implement country- nant with their daughter, Claudine, to start his own business. With $200 and a welding ma- have on the U.S. economy. When President specific water strategies. chine, Ted and Dina set out on their own. Bush asked Ted about the secret of his suc- There is nothing more fundamental to the As their workload steadily grew, they de- cess, without missing a beat, Ted said ‘‘my human condition and global health than ac- cided to formally incorporate a business. On employees.’’ cess to clean water and sanitation. More June 8, 1973, Ted and Dina founded Martinez The new millennium continued to bring needs to be done, and it needs to be done Custom Trailers. Having saved up $42,000 blessings to the Martinez family with the birth well. Taxpayers are rightly demanding better they were able to purchase five acres of land. of the third MCT generation when Diego Dylan results and greater transparency from foreign It would be another two years before they Martinez was born on April 21, 2007. His aid. This bill provides the tools and incentives saved up enough money to construct a build- brother Dyson Cruz Martinez quickly followed to do just that. ing. Living at the shop in their mobile home, 22 months later on February 13, 2009.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 08:04 Aug 02, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A01AU8.013 E01AUPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1188 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 1, 2013 Today, Bennie and Claudine carry on their matters. In 1992, he was selected to fill the the land does not follow the same standards parents’ legacy, with Bennie leading the com- newly created position of Assistant Legislative as the other federal courts, and it is long past mercial division of MCT Industries and Director, which he held until being promoted to time to address this shortcoming. Claudine leading the government division. Legislative Director in 2004. To that end, today I am introducing the Su- MCT’s commercial division provides the Mr. Reid’s career is replete with many legis- preme Court Ethics Act of 2013, legislation to same support as the government division to its lative accomplishments. He played a major apply the Code of Conduct for United States diverse client base which ranges from a local role in the enactment of the Family and Med- Judges to justices of the Supreme Court. For- neighbor coming in for truck and trailer ical Leave Act; and reforms to the Hatch Act, mal adoption of the Code of Conduct by the customization, to deploying truck fleets of the Federal Employees Retirement System Court would begin to restore the public’s faith state, local, and tribal governments. In an ef- Act, the Spouse Equity Act, the Postal Em- in our judicial system and help ensure the in- fort to reduce its carbon footprint, in 2012, ployees Safety Enhancement Act, and the tegrity of our country’s highest court. Many of MCT installed over 500 solar panels on both Veterans Employment Opportunities Act. Post- the Supreme Court justices were required to the Commercial and Government plants. al workers have had no stronger advocate, follow these basic rules when they were dis- MCT’s successes have resulted in national and his successors have big shoes to fill. trict or court of appeals judges. Accordingly, recognition of its contribution to America’s In addition to his professional accomplish- adoption of an identical Code by the members manufacturing base. In March 2013, Claudine ments, Mr. Reid has been active in the com- of the Supreme Court should not unduly bur- accepted her appointment by the Secretary of munities of Northern Virginia and Washington, den members of that Court and certainly Commerce to serve as one of 25 members of DC. He has served on the Virginia Employ- would not serve as any impediment to their the Department of Commerce Manufacturing ment Commission Advisory Board, the Virginia complete and robust service on the Court. Council. The Council advises the Secretary of Community College Board, the Alexandria I urge my colleagues to join me in sup- Commerce on ensuring regular communication Human Rights Commission, and the Alexan- porting this legislation that will help protect the between the federal government and the man- dria Redevelopment and Housing Authority public’s confidence in the integrity of our na- ufacturing sector, providing a forum for dis- Board. He has also been active in advocacy; tion’s judiciary. cussing and proposing solutions to industry-re- serving on the boards of the National Con- f lated problems, and ensuring that the United sumers League and Planned Parenthood of RECOGNIZING CARL DOUGLAS States remains the world’s preeminent des- Metropolitan Washington. Mr. Reid’s impact WEEKS tination for investment in manufacturing. has been felt beyond our shores as well. He To ensure he can continue to provide for served as an international observer during the MCT’s team for years to come, Ted founded historic election of Nelson Mandela as Presi- HON. VERN BUCHANAN We The People, LLC, a real estate develop- dent of the Republic of South Africa. OF FLORIDA ment company co-owned by the Martinez Mr. Speaker, I ask that the House join me IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Family and MCT team members who choose in congratulating Mr. Myke Reid on this well- Thursday, August 1, 2013 to join. Four years ago, the Martinez family deserved retirement. I wish him good health Mr. BUCHANAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today announced that they would provide $250,000 and Godspeed. to recognize Carl Douglas Weeks, who will re- in capital to the employee shareholders of We f tire this month from his position as President The People, and continue making yearly con- of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Manatee Coun- THE SUPREME COURT ETHICS ACT tributions to the company. ty. OF 2013 In honor of the 40-year anniversary of MCT For more than 42 years, Carl has dedicated Industries, we congratulate the Martinez family himself to the Boys and Girls Club movement, and the MCT employees for their numerous HON. LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER holding several positions before being named and longstanding contributions to the state of OF NEW YORK Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Clubs New Mexico and the United States of Amer- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of Manatee County in 2000 and President in ica. Thursday, August 1, 2013 2011. f Carl is living proof of the Boys and Girls Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, the Code Clubs’ slogan, ‘‘Great Futures Start Here.’’ He TRIBUTE TO MYKE REID of Conduct for United States Judges is a set joined the Bradenton Boys Club at the age of of ethical guidelines, created in the wake of ju- eight and began working there before grad- HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN dicial scandals, to protect public confidence in uating high school. OF SOUTH CAROLINA the judiciary. Yet shockingly, the Code of Con- During his career, Carl has tirelessly dedi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES duct applies to all federal judges except those cated himself to developing innovative and ef- on the Supreme Court, our nation’s most im- Thursday, August 1, 2013 fective partnerships that have allowed the non- portant legal institution. profit organization to serve more children, Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to In just the last four years, Supreme Court more often. Under his leadership, the Boys pay tribute to Mr. Myke Reid and commemo- Justices have been engaged in ethically dubi- and Girls Club of Manatee County has be- rate his recent retirement from the American ous conduct at least eight times—conduct that come the preeminent children’s service organi- Postal Workers Union (APWU). Serving as is explicitly forbidden among all other federal zation in the community, serving over 6,000 Legislative Director of the APWU since 2004, justices. Yet, because the Supreme Court youth in 2012. Mr. Reid has been a tireless advocate for our does not adhere to the Code of Conduct for I had the honor of meeting Carl when I vis- Nation’s postal workers and the postal service. United States Judges, they have granted ited the Boys and Girls Clubs of Manatee He has worked tirelessly benefitting countless themselves immunity from the standards of County in 2006. He shared with me an adage numbers of my constituents and many others behavior that apply to every other justice in that I have often repeated: children are just 25 across the country. the land. percent of our population but 100 percent of While Mr. Reid has spent many years in the The guidelines contained in the Code exist our future. halls of Congress, his life and career began to ensure that the public has faith that judicial His passion and the mission of the Boys much more humbly. After growing up in a decision-making is based on the facts and the and Girls Clubs of Manatee County is to en- blue-collar family and receiving a Bachelor of law, not politics and outside interests. Their in- able all young people, especially those who Arts degree from Norfolk State University, he tent is to uphold the integrity and independ- are most in need, to become productive, car- began his postal career in 1976 as a clerk in ence of the judiciary by demonstrating that ing, responsible citizens. Norfolk, Virginia. He became involved in the those meting out justice are scrupulous in He has also given time, energy and talents union right away, working his way up from staying free of even the appearance of outside to other community service organizations, in- newsletter editor, steward, local business influence or bias. Public confidence in the judi- cluding the United Way of Manatee County, agent, state legislative director and state presi- ciary suffers when our nation’s highest court South County Community Redevelopment, the dent. appears not to be governed by the same clear Bradenton Kiwanis Club, and the American In 1984, Mr. Reid came to Washington to ethics rules that apply to all other judges. Red Cross. work on a legislative campaign to protect So- The Supreme Court’s greatest assets are its I appreciate this opportunity to recognize cial Security. He never left. The next year, he integrity and the public trust, yet the Court Carl for all he has done to help young people was appointed as a Special Assistant to then- continues to operate without a binding code of reach their full potential and his involvement in President Moe Biller, working on legislative ethics. It is troubling that the highest court in community service.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 08:04 Aug 02, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A01AU8.014 E01AUPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS August 1, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1189 RECOGNIZING SIMPSON AND THE PERSONAL EXPLANATION Rollcall No. 406: Bonamici of Oregon 25TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF Amendment No. 65, ‘‘no.’’ THE ST. PAUL WATERWAY RES- HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY Rollcall No. 407: Kilmer of Washington TORATION PROJECT OF NEW YORK Amendment No. 67, ‘‘aye.’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Rollcall No. 408: Nadler of New York HON. ADAM SMITH Thursday, August 1, 2013 Amendment No. 69, ‘‘aye.’’ OF WASHINGTON Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. Mr. Speak- Rollcall No. 409: Nadler of New York Amendment No. 70, ‘‘aye.’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES er, I was unavoidably absent during the week of July 22, 2013. If I were present, I would Rollcall No. 410: Schiff of California Amend- Thursday, August 1, 2013 have voted on the following: ment No. 73, ‘‘no.’’ Rollcall No. 375: H.R. 1542—WMD Intel- Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I Rollcall No. 411: Pompeo of Kansas ligence and Information Sharing Act of 2013 rise to recognize the 25th anniversary of the Amendment No. 99, ‘‘aye.’’ (Rep. Meehan—Homeland Security), ‘‘yea.’’ St. Paul Waterway Project and the leading Rollcall No. 412: Amash of Michigan Rollcall No. 376: H. Con. Res. 44—Author- role that Simpson, a Pacific Northwest forest Amendment No. 100, ‘‘no.’’ izing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the products company in operation since 1890, Rollcall No. 413: Democratic Motion to Re- District of Columbia Special Olympics Law En- played in this effort. commit H.R. 2397, ‘‘aye.’’ forcement Torch Run, ‘‘yea.’’ In 1985, the Simpson company purchased a Rollcall No. 377: Motion on Ordering the Rollcall No. 414: Final Passage of H.R. paper mill in Tacoma, Washington along the Previous Question on the Rule providing for 2397—Department of Defense Appropriations St. Paul Waterway and developed a plan to consideration of both H.R. 2397 and H.R. Act, 2014, ‘‘yea.’’ revive and clean up the area. At the time, 2610, ‘‘nay.’’ Rollcall No. 415: Waxman of California Part there were 17 acres of underwater sediment Rollcall No. 378: H. Res. 312—Rule pro- A Amendment No. 2, ‘‘aye.’’ to be cleaned up and seven acres of marine viding for consideration of both H.R. 2397 and Rollcall No. 416: Tonko of New York Part A habitat in need of restoration. H.R. 2610, ‘‘no.’’ Amendment No. 3, ‘‘aye.’’ Located at the Commencement Bay Super- Rollcall No. 379: Gabbard of Hawaii Amend- Rollcall No. 417: Motion to Recommit with fund site, Simpson’s plan became the St. Paul ment No. 3, ‘‘no.’’ Instructions H.R. 2218, ‘‘aye.’’ Waterway Restoration Project. Simpson col- Rollcall No. 380: Blumenauer of Oregon Rollcall No. 418: Final Passage of H.R. laborated with the Audubon Society, the Puy- Amendment No. 10, ‘‘aye.’’ 2218—Coal Residuals Reuse and Manage- allup Tribe, the City of Tacoma, the Sierra Rollcall No. 381: Polis of Colorado Amend- ment Act of 2013, ‘‘no.’’ Club, and the Washington Environmental ment No. 14, ‘‘aye.’’ Council (WEC) Region 10, among others, in Rollcall No. 382: Blumenauer of Oregon the successful restoration of this critical coast- Amendment No. 15, ‘‘no.’’ f Rollcall No. 383: Nugent of Florida Amend- al habitat. HONORING OTTO PORTER, JR. ment No. 17, ‘‘no.’’ The Commencement Bay Superfund project Rollcall No. 384: Nadler of New York was the first of its kind in the U.S. and has Amendment No. 20, ‘‘aye.’’ since become a model for industrial and envi- HON. JASON T. SMITH Rollcall No. 385: Moran of Virginia Amend- ronmental partnership. OF MISSOURI ment No. 23, ‘‘no.’’ Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I rec- Rollcall No. 386: Poe of Texas Amendment IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ognize the 25th anniversary of the St. Paul No. 25, ‘‘no.’’ Thursday, August 1, 2013 Waterway Restoration Project. Since its com- Rollcall No. 387: Walberg of Michigan pletion, we have seen significant improvement Amendment No. 27, ‘‘aye.’’ Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I rise in the habitat and in the St. Paul Waterway Rollcall No. 388: Cicilline of Rhode Island today to honor a Morley, Missouri native—first and Commencement Bay. Amendment No. 28, ‘‘no.’’ round Washington Wizards NBA draft pick Rollcall No. 389: Cohen of Tennessee Otto Porter Jr. Mr. Porter is not only known for f Amendment No. 29, ‘‘aye.’’ his outstanding athletic abilities as a versatile Rollcall No. 390: Coffman of Colorado small forward, but also for his achievements PERSONAL EXPLANATION Amendment No. 30, ‘‘aye.’’ off the court. Otto’s parents, both of whom Rollcall No. 391: Garamendi of California won state championships at Scott County HON. SAM GRAVES Amendment No. 33, ‘‘no.’’ Central High School, instilled commendable Rollcall No. 392: Fleming of Louisiana values in their son. In particular, the impor- OF MISSOURI Amendment No. 35, ‘‘no.’’ tance of education and holding onto his small- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Rollcall No. 393: Rigell of Virginia Amend- town roots has motivated Otto’s strong work ment No. 36, ‘‘no.’’ Thursday, August 1, 2013 ethic and his ability to succeed on and off the Rollcall No. 394: Flores of Texas Amend- court. Instead of focusing his time on the na- Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, on ment No. 41, ‘‘no.’’ tional AAU circuit in high school, Otto Porter Wednesday, July 31, 2013, I missed two roll- Rollcall No. 395: DeLauro of Connecticut worked a summer job, advanced his individual call votes. Had I been present, I would have Amendment No. 44,‘‘aye.’’ game with the help of his father and partici- Rollcall No. 396: Lee of California Amend- voted ‘‘yea’’ on No. 426 and No. 427. pated in select events with his high school ment No. 45, ‘‘no.’’ team. As a Scott County Central high school Rollcall No. 397: Quigley of Illinois Amend- f senior, Mr. Porter led the Braves to a 29–2 ment No. 46, ‘‘no’’ (check past). record, averaging 30 points and 14 rebounds Rollcall No. 398: Denham of California PERSONAL EXPLANATION a game. Amendment No. 47, ‘‘no.’’ Rollcall No. 399: Motion on Ordering the After graduating, Mr. Porter signed a letter HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. Previous Question of H.R. 2218 and H.R. of intent with the Georgetown Hoyas. Although he dazzled fans off the bench as a freshman, OF MICHIGAN 1582, ‘‘nay.’’ Rollcall No. 400: H. Res. 315, ‘‘no.’’ it wasn’t until his exceptional sophomore sea- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Rollcall No. 401: Jones of North Carolina son that his name was pushed towards the Thursday, August 1, 2013 Amendment No. 48, ‘‘no.’’ top of the NBA lottery. After averaging 16.2 Rollcall No. 402: LaMalfa of California points, 7.5 rebounds per game his sophomore Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, on July 31, Amendment No. 51, ‘‘no.’’ season and shooting 42.2 percent from the 2013, I inadvertently cast a ‘‘nay’’ vote on Rollcall No. 403: Mulvaney of South Caro- three-point range, Otto was unanimously voted agreeing to the Senate Amendment to H.R. lina Amendment No. 55, ‘‘aye.’’ Big East Player of the Year by league coach- 1911. I intended to vote ‘‘yea.’’ Rollcall No. 404: Stockman of Texas es. Otto’s excellent basketball IQ, high motor On July 31, 2013, I was not present to vote Amendment No. 60, ‘‘no.’’ skills and improved shooting range make him on passage of H.R. 850. Had I been present, Rollcall No. 405: Walorski of Indiana a strong asset to the Washington Wizards for I would have voted ‘‘nay.’’ Amendment No. 62, ‘‘no.’’ the upcoming NBA season and years to come.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 08:04 Aug 02, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A01AU8.018 E01AUPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1190 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 1, 2013 RECOGNIZING THE ACCOMPLISH- ish refugees even at great political risk. He merous times for his outstanding work. His MENTS OF DEAN MATHISEN saved the lives of 1,305 Jews by allowing many awards include a 2012 Ivey Award for them entry into the Philippines and would Lifetime Achievement in Twin Cities theater HON. LEE TERRY have saved thousands more had the US State and a 2007 Sally Award for Vision from the OF NEBRASKA Department had allowed its commonwealth to Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. Mu is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES do so. also a leader in the local and national devel- An extraordinary tale, President Quezon col- opment of Asian-American theater and taiko. Thursday, August 1, 2013 laborated with his high-profile associates, US Rick and Mu Performing Arts have helped de- Mr. TERRY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to High Commissioner Paul McNutt, Colonel (and velop and support the work of local and na- recognize Dean Mathisen for 10 years of serv- future president) Dwight D. Eisenhower, and tional playwrights, actors, directors, and musi- ice to Nebraska’s Second District. Dean is a the Frieders, four Jewish businessmen from cians by premiering many new works, fos- tireless and devoted public servant to the Sec- Ohio who had a cigar business in Manila, to tering a new generation of Asian-American art- ond Congressional District of Nebraska and overcome the huge bureaucratic and logistical ists. Through educational, community and cor- specifically to the veterans in the metro area. challenges of saving people from the Holo- porate outreach programs the company has Dean Mathisen serves as a Senior Con- caust. provided access to Asian-American culture stituent Liaison in my Omaha Congressional I would like also to recognize the US Phil- and arts to communities who otherwise may Office and handles military and veteran’s af- ippines Society for giving this story a resur- not have the opportunity to experience it. fairs. As a former US Army officer and combat gent voice and hosting a round table on June Rick’s influence has brought Asian-Amer- veteran of the Cold and First Gulf Wars, his 10, 2013 titled ‘‘Holocaust Haven in the Phil- ican actors into nontraditional roles in other personal experiences aid him in understanding ippines’’ which focused on an upcoming film theaters and helped elevate the recognition of and helping those now serving and returning documenting this story, An Open Door. The the Asian-American community. Mu Per- from the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. US Philippines Society, which recently opened forming Arts is a Minnesota treasure and the Dean is equally committed to assisting the its offices in Washington, D.C. on May 1, legacy of Rick will live on in Mu Performing other ‘‘Band of Brothers’’ from our Nation’s 2012, is a non-profit, non-partisan, and inde- Arts’ work bringing Asian-American voices to other wars. Over these past 10 years, his ef- pendent organization whose mission it is to the stage in the Twin Cities. forts found solutions and answers to complex build on the rich and longstanding historical Mr. Speaker, in honor of Mr. Rick Shiomi, a requests for help with ‘‘government bureauc- ties between the United States of America and visionary for Asian-American performing art racy’’ by service members, veterans and fam- the Philippines. and artists, I am pleased to submit this state- ily members. His counsel has been instru- An Open Door was produced and directed ment to the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD in rec- mental in helping me identify the need for and by award-winning filmmaker Noel M. Izon. ognition of his retirement as Artistic Director communicate with the Department of Veterans This is the third film in his World War II trilogy from Mu Performing Arts. Affairs about bringing a National Veterans Forgotten Stories. The film was co-produced f Cemetery to the Second Congressional Dis- by author and professor at St. John Fisher trict of Nebraska. Thanks to Dean’s efforts, College, Sharon Delmendo. COMMEMORATING THE RETIRE- this project is now a reality and will soon The Filipino people extended a warm wel- MENT OF AMBASSADOR ALLAN break ground providing a final resting place for come to those who undoubtedly would have KATZ the 112,000 underserved veterans in the faced horrible atrocity if stranded in Europe. I Omaha area that is worthy of the sacrifices hope that this story of human generosity and HON. DEVIN NUNES they made. duty to help those in peril may find an audi- OF CALIFORNIA Dean and I first met as members of the ence among the U.S. public so we can appre- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Omaha Young Republicans. He also served ciate the ingenuity and heroic risks taken by Thursday, August 1, 2013 on the Douglas County Republican Central Manuel Quezon to protect victims of the Holo- Committee as a tireless advocate for the Re- caust. Mr. NUNES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today publican Party’s message of lower taxes and f alongside my colleagues, Representatives a strong national defense. In his free time, he DAVID VALADAO, JIM COSTA, and DAVID has stayed engaged within the veterans’ com- HONORING RICK SHIOMI’S 20 CICILLINE, to commemorate the retirement of munity by being an active member of the YEARS AS ARTISTIC DIRECTOR U.S. Ambassador to Portugal Allan Katz. American Legion and Veterans of Foreign OF MU PERFORMING ARTS A lawyer by training, Ambassador Katz Wars. He also assists the metro area Boy worked on the staffs of Congressmen Bill Scouts with review of rank advancements and HON. BETTY MCCOLLUM Gunter and David Obey before serving as other scouting activities. OF MINNESOTA General Counsel of the U.S. House of Rep- I offer Dean my sincere appreciation for his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES resentatives Commission on Administrative Review. He then moved to Florida, where he dedication and years of service to both our Thursday, August 1, 2013 country and to Nebraska’s Second Congres- served as Assistant Insurance Commissioner sional District. I am extremely proud of his ac- Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, today I rise and General Counsel for the State of Florida complishments and am thankful for his years to honor the inspiring career of Mr. Rick Insurance Department. Afterward he went into of counsel. Omaha’s veterans are better off Shiomi, a leader for Asian-American actors private practice. because of Dean’s service. and artists, as he retires as Artistic Director In March 2010, Allan Katz was confirmed by f from Mu Performing Arts in Saint Paul, Min- the U.S. Senate as U.S. Ambassador to Por- nesota. tugal. A capable and gifted representative of PHILIPPINES GENEROSITY TO Rick Shiomi co-founded Mu Performing Arts our Nation, Ambassador Katz served with dis- JEWISH REFUGEES in 1992 and served as Artistic Director for the tinction, upholding the United States’ long next 20 years. Finding that Asian-American friendship with the Portuguese people. We HON. ALAN GRAYSON theater did not exist in the Twin Cities at the recognize and commend his fine service on OF FLORIDA time, Rick worked to bring community voices the occasion of his retirement. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to the stage. He helped form Mu Daiko, a f taiko drumming ensemble, which later became Thursday, August 1, 2013 Mu Performing Arts to reflect the broad artistic ATTORNEY GENERAL HOLDER’S Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to base of theater, taiko and artistic develop- FAILURE TO PROTECT AMER- call attention to a remarkable story, previously ment. Today, because of Rick’s extraordinary ICA’S CHILDREN lost to history. Namely, how the Philippines leadership and energy, Mu is increasing the generously opened its doors to Jewish refu- size of Asian-American audiences and the HON. FRANK R. WOLF gees fleeing Nazi persecution, when all other number of Asian-American performers who OF VIRGINIA nations barred their entry. flourish in the Twin Cities. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I would like to posthumously commend Thanks to Rick’s vision, Mu Performing Arts Manuel Quezon, President of the Common- has become one of the largest pan Asian- Thursday, August 1, 2013 wealth of the Philippines (1935–1944) for his American performing arts companies in the Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to sub- resolve to lobby for immigration rights for Jew- United States. He has been recognized nu- mit a letter I sent earlier this week to Attorney

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The letter indicated IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In multiple letters to the Department over that ‘‘Federal enforcement alone has proven Thursday, August 1, 2013 the last year I’ve implored the Attorney Gen- insufficient to stem the growth of internet- eral to tell Congress if federal law enforcement facilitated child sex trafficking,’’ and plead- Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- does not have the necessary tools to take ed that, ‘‘Those on the front lines of the bat- ognize Bayaud Enterprises, a non-profit orga- tle against the sexual exploitation of chil- nization dedicated to instilling hope, oppor- legal action against such web sites—sites dren—state and local law enforcement—must which time and again feature prominently in tunity, and choice into Colorado’s disabled be granted the authority to investigate and community by providing unparalleled job train- horrific stories of abuse and exploitation of the prosecute those who facilitate these horrible most vulnerable among us. crimes.’’ ing and placement services. These requests have gone unanswered. I couldn’t agree more, which is why in Founded in 1969, Bayaud Enterprises has The exploitation persists. Attorney General April 2012, well over a year ago, I wrote you been an invaluable resource to the commu- Holder is failing. a letter making clear that classified Internet nity. This year alone, they have placed over advertising was the latest front in the battle 600 Colorado citizens into competitive posi- Hon. ERIC H. HOLDER, JR., against sexual exploitation and trafficking tions. Bayaud uses an integrated approach to Attorney General, Department of Justice, of minors. Specifically I wrote, ‘‘...if DOJ is Washington DC. help find suitable employment for individuals of the mind that there are insufficient laws with disabilities who have struggled to find DEAR ATTORNEY GENERAL HOLDER: Many on the books to prosecute this activity, I re- Americans were undoubtedly heartened to spectfully request a broader legal analysis work on their own. They conduct a com- learn yesterday that authorities rescued 105 and recommendations to Congress of legisla- prehensive vocational evaluation to assess an children from 76 different cities across this tive initiatives that may be undertaken to individual’s knowledge, skills, and abilities, and nation who had been forced into prostitu- fully equip law enforcement to tackle this then, if needed, provide additional workplace tion, and arrested 150 pimps who were inti- problem.’’ This was the first of several let- training. mately involved in the exploitation of these ters I’ve written on the topic. Bayaud continues their commitment to our minors—children ranging in age from 13 to On June 8 2012, I wrote, ‘‘...I continue to citizens in need by providing job placement 17. But I suspect that just as many Ameri- believe that unless there is the very real cans were shocked to learn of the scope and prospect of criminal liability that and coaching to our community’s disabled reach of human trafficking in our own back Backpage.com will fail to change...I recog- population. I applaud Bayaud’s commitment to yard. For under the Trafficking Victims Pro- nize that these are complex legal questions working with Colorado’s business community tection Act any minor used in a commercial but surely we can agree that this is not a and our government agencies to locate suit- sex act is a victim of human trafficking. complex issue. Children ought not to be able employment for those that previously I applaud the impressive work of the FBI; bought and sold online. Those who facilitate were unable to do this on their own. its local, state, and federal law enforcement and enable this practice should have to face Bayaud’s services lessen the impact on Col- partners, including the Fairfax County Po- consequences. I welcome the best legal anal- orado community’s social systems and provide lice Department and the Loudoun County ysis the Department can provide in how to Sheriff’s Office, and the National Center for ensure that this happens.’’ positive economic results. Most importantly, Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). As And again, on March 27, 2013 I wrote you, employment leads to a sense of accomplish- you know, I have long supported efforts lo- this time including a series of recommenda- ment and the satisfaction that one is contrib- cally and in the annual Commerce-Justice- tions provided by NCMEC that uting to their community. Science Backpage.com and similar Web sites used for Mr. Speaker, I know that individuals with (CJS) appropriations bill to elevate this trafficking could voluntarily adopt to reduce disabilities and the economy alike have bene- issue as a law enforcement priority. In fact the sexual exploitation of children online. I fited greatly from the excellent work Bayaud urged you, as the nation’s chief law enforce- in the CJS bill which recently passed the Enterprises has done over the last 44 years. House Appropriations Committee included ment officer, to press Backpage.com to im- language instructing U.S. Attorneys to mediately adopt these practices and said f maintain their human trafficking task that if they fail to do so you should ‘‘...take legal action against Backpage.com.’’ CONGRATULATING BERWYN SOUTH forces and undertake proactive investiga- SCHOOL DISTRICT 100 FOR ITS tions of persons or entities facilitating traf- These last two letters have gone unan- ficking in persons through the use of classi- swered. The legal analysis has never been EXCELLENCE IN PROMOTING fied advertising on the Internet. The bill also provided and the exploitation of innocents HEALTHY SCHOOL ENVIRON- directs the U.S. Attorney General to submit continues. MENT a comprehensive report on all DOJ anti-traf- Human trafficking has rightly been ficking activities, including legislative pro- deemed the slavery issue of our time. It isn’t HON. DANNY K. DAVIS posals that may advance any efforts, no later simply an international tragedy, it’s a na- OF ILLINOIS than 60 days after the bill is signed into law. tional and local outrage. For years, the back While the details of this campaign, Oper- of my office door featured a giant picture of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ation Cross Country, are still emerging, not William Wilberforce—the remarkable aboli- Thursday, August 1, 2013 tionist, and man of faith, who labored tire- unsurprising, Backpage.com featured promi- Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speak- nently in the announcement of the crack- lessly for decades to ban the slave trade in down. In fact, a CNN story this morning the British Empire. Wilberforce was part of a er, I would like to recognize and personally cited the assistant director of the FBI’s broader transatlantic abolition movement congratulate Stan Fields, District 100 Super- criminal investigative division, as saying, dating back to the 1700s. He served as an in- intendent, Jim Swicionis, School Board Presi- ‘‘This seventh iteration of Operation Cross spiration for the abolitionist cause on our dent, as well as the administrators, teachers Country also was the most successful, with a own shores, laying the foundation for the and students of Berwyn South School District likes of Frederick Douglas, Harriet Beecher 30% to 40% increase in ‘identifying both vic- 100 for their amazing commitment to and suc- tims and pimps’ compared with previous op- Stowe and even Abraham Lincoln, who 150 years ago this year issued the Emancipation cess in implementing healthy school environ- erations.’’ The story continued, ‘‘He credited ments for their students through the promotion the success in part to an expansion of the Proclamation. probe to websites such as Wilberforce, famously said, ‘‘Having heard of nutrition and physical activity. www.backpage.com, which he called a forum all this, you may choose to look the other I applaud Berwyn South School District 100 ’where pimps and exploiters gather.’ way, but you can never again say that you for taking bold and robust steps to change the An NBC news story following the raid re- do not know.’’ We know that our nation’s way students approach exercise and nutrition. ported, ‘‘Search for ‘Backpage.com’ on the children are at risk of horrific exploitation A clear testament to its extraordinary work is that almost defies imagination. We know FBI’s main website and up pops eight whole the fact that each of its eight schools in Dis- pages of press releases and public announce- how pimps and johns use specific Web sites to profit from and prey on their vulner- trict 100—six elementary schools and two mid- ments naming the classified advertising site dle schools—received awards from the as a tool for sex criminals, particularly those ability. Will you continue to look the other selling children, sex and prostitution.’’ Case way? Healthier U.S. School Challenge operated by Best wishes. after case shows that as long as web sites the United States Department of Agriculture. like Backpage.com operate with impunity, Think of all the women and children that The Healthier U.S. School Challenge is a vol- impervious to public shame, law enforce- could be helped. You could make a difference untary certification initiative by the federal gov- ment will simply be playing catch up. if you act. ernment that recognizes schools that provide

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I laud Superintendent Fields and f Bronze; Silver; Gold; and Gold Award of Dis- School Board President Swicionis for encour- tinction, the highest level. Berwyn South aging and supporting these schools in their ef- HONORING ERNEST ‘‘JUGGIE’’ School District 100 won six Gold Awards of forts to improve the physical well-being of their HEEN, JR. Distinction and two Silver Awards. Impres- students. sively, only 12 Gold Awards of Distinction In closing, I recognize Berwyn South School HON. TULSI GABBARD were awarded in the state of Illinois, and Ber- District 100 for its excellence in promoting nu- OF HAWAII wyn South School District 100 won half of trition and physical activity, and I praise its Su- them. These well-deserved honors reflect the perintendent, School Board President, School IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tremendous dedication of the administrators, Board, administrators, teachers, staff, and par- Thursday, August 1, 2013 teachers, and staff of these schools and of the ents for their commitment to improving the Ms. GABBARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor District and its School Board to improving and health of our students and communities. Ernest ‘‘Juggie’’ Heen, Jr., an iconic son of sustaining the health and nutrition of the stu- f Hawai‘i. ‘‘Uncle Juggie,’’ as he was known by dents and the community. everyone who loved him, often shared his gift To receive awards from the Healthier U.S. THANKING MR. ALESSANDRO for story-telling, his sense of humor, keen in- Schools Challenge, schools must demonstrate ‘‘ALEX’’ CUSATI FOR HIS SERV- tellect, and love of Native Hawaiian customs improvements to the nutrition and physical ac- ICE TO THE UNITED STATES and traditions. He was an accomplished musi- tivity of their students across multiple domains, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cian who performed Hawaiian songs that are including breakfast foods, lunch foods, nutri- rarely heard today. tion education, physical education, and phys- HON. ROBERT A. BRADY ical activity. I wish to highlight some of the Born on August 31, 1930, to one of OF PENNSYLVANIA Hawai‘i’s most prominent political families, changes that schools in Berwyn South 100 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES adopted to improve the health of their stu- Uncle Juggie was the seventh of nine children. dents. Perhaps the greatest achievements are Thursday, August 1, 2013 Uncle Juggie learned of Hawai‘i’s unique the dramatic improvements to the nutritional Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, multi-cultural traditions and political dynamics quality of the school breakfast and lunch on behalf of the entire U.S. House of Rep- at a young age. It was with his friends, many menus. Beginning in November 2010, the Dis- resentatives, today I pay tribute to Alessandro of whom were children of plantation workers, trict 100 Superintendent, School Board, ad- ‘‘Alex’’ Cusati, the Chief Engineer at the U.S. that he began the lifelong embrace of people ministrators, principals, and food vendor— House of Representatives. Alex was born in from all heritages and his passion for service. Aramark—partnered to ensure that each meal Eboli, Italy and first came to the United States Uncle Juggie would often tag along with his served exceeds the nutrition guidelines for as a young man in the Italian Air Force. After father who became increasingly immersed in sugar and fat content set by the U.S. Depart- his exchange program, he worked for a CBS Hawai’s political scene. One particular event ment of Agriculture. To complete this task, affiliate in Alabama where he met his wife where his father brought food to striking dock school stakeholders met with contracted meal Tallulah. Alex and Tallulah have two children, workers in the 1940s made a lasting impres- providers to eliminate high sugar options and Jerry and Genoveffa, and a grandson, Ste- sion on Juggie as a child. From that moment, replace them with whole grains, fresh fruit, phen Benny. he committed himself to organized labor in and vegetables. In addition, the District insti- Alex has been a dedicated House employee Hawai‘i. In the 1960s, Uncle Juggie later went tuted a ‘‘Breakfast in the Classroom’’ program for 36 years and has had an impact not only on to serve three terms in the Hawai‘i State as a part of a district-wide policy in elementary on the employees working on the Hill, but also Legislature. classrooms during school hours, reducing on the public at large. Starting as an Engineer Uncle Juggle was a mentor to many, espe- school tardiness while increasing student in the House Recording Studio, he rose to the cially those engaged in the political process. In focus. Schools further improved the nutrition of position of Chief Engineer in 1995. He was in- 2012, Uncle Juggie was honored with the foods during holiday celebrations. For exam- strumental in running the House’s first TV prestigious Lifetime Achievement award from ple, classes are encouraged to forgo candy broadcasts in 1979 and bore the daunting task the Democratic Party of Hawai‘i. He was also during Halloween celebrations and focus on of maintaining and upgrading the data, audio, honored by the Honolulu City Council, the physical activities that celebrate the holiday and video capabilities of all offices within the Hawai‘i State Office of Veterans Services, and and fellowship among classmates. Some U.S. House of Representatives. Alex has been the Department of Defense during the com- schools also created various Parent Univer- responsible for coordinating and overseeing memoration of the 60th Anniversary of the Ko- sities during the evenings that provide family- the transition from analog to digital data usage rean War. based experiences, such as Zumba and yoga, and the implementation of High Definition TV. His older brother, Judge Walter Heen, de- designed to educate and motivate the commu- Alex was also responsible for the Recording scribed Uncle Juggle as ‘‘a true character’’ nity to engage in physical activity. Beyond Studio Media Center, which allows remote and one who ‘‘had the keen ability to perceive simply implementing these changes, the Dis- broadcasts from committee hearings. Addition- underlying issues that people were glossing trict 100 Initiative partners monitored the ally, he oversaw the design and opening of over and was able to express the essence of changes to evaluate the success and imple- the House Floor Broadcasting Control Room those issues very clearly and succinctly.’’ Al- mentation of the initiative. in the Capitol Visitor Center. His personnel ways an advocate, in his final years he be- I am deeply impressed by the committed file, teeming with letters of gratitude for his ef- came a strong and visible proponent for partnership among an array of school stake- forts from Committee Chairmen, House Offi- Hawai‘i’s Death with Dignity movement—giv- holders in the Berwyn South District 100 that cers, and staff from foreign dignitaries, is a ing the terminally ill in Hawai‘i complete auton- resulted in such positive systemic change in prime indication of his commitment to the omy over their end-of-life decisions and care. the nutrition and physical activity of the House and his tireless worth ethic. He is com- Uncle Juggie was diagnosed with lung can- schools. I commend the following schools and mended by his colleagues for his institutional cer in 1998. Although it went into remission, it their principals for receiving the Healthier U.S. knowledge, positive attitude, and uncanny abil- returned to his liver and pancreas a few years School Challenge Gold Award of Distinction: ity to resolve any unpredictable issue. later. After fighting courageously for more than Freedom Middle School, Principal James Alex Cusati will be missed throughout this two years with the support of the many people Calabrese; Heritage Middle School, Principal institution. He is a shining example of the he mentored, Uncle Juggie passed away on Laura LaSalle; Hiawatha Elementary School, committed men and women who quietly and June 30, 2013. Principal Marilyn McManus; Komensky Ele- without fanfare, serve the American people in Uncle Juggie, thank you very much (mahalo mentary School, Principal Jeremy Majeski; unique and invaluable ways. Their commit- nui loa) for your service to Hawai‘i and our na- Pershing Elementary School, Principal Marilyn ment and unwavering work ethic make it pos- tion. Your legacy lives on in all of us. Love to McManus; and Piper Elementary School, Prin- sible for us to conduct the vital work of this you. (Aloha oe.)

VerDate Mar 15 2010 08:04 Aug 02, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A01AU8.029 E01AUPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS August 1, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1193 RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE cate in every sense of the word who works commitment and contributions to public edu- OF PROPER SUPPORT FOR PUB- passionately to defend those who are accused cation in Missouri. Since he was just 16 years LIC EDUCATION of crimes. old, Carl has been serving the children in Windi’s extensive knowledge of the justice Pleasant Hope as their school bus driver. Now HON. RICHARD L. HANNA system and her incredible work ethic quickly 83, Carl has transported three generations of OF NEW YORK gained her respect from her colleagues in the students to and from school for 66 extraor- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES law profession and citizens of Harris County. dinary years. Over her career, Windi has a history of vic- This remarkable feat makes Carl a Thursday, August 1, 2013 tories defending those charged with drug re- Guinness World Record holder for the longest Mr. HANNA. Mr. Speaker, I proudly rise lated crimes, white collar crimes, fraud and career as a school bus driver. However, Carl today in support of K–12 education and our violent offenses. Her success in defending her isn’t the only one in his family with experience national public school system. I recently voted clients has led to her inclusion into a selective behind the wheel. Carl comes from a family of in favor of H.R. 5, the Student Success Act, group of lawyers certified to represent indigent bus drivers where four out of five brothers, as an imperfect but essential piece of legisla- defendants in death penalty cases in Texas. their father, uncle, and brothers-in-law all have tion to move forward the necessary reauthor- Windi has changed many lives. The fact that served the community by safely getting stu- ization of the Elementary and Secondary Edu- she was the defense lawyer has made the dif- dents to and from school every day. cation Act (ESEA). Had the opportunity been ference in the outcome of numerous cases. I am extremely proud of the work Carl has presented, I would have supported measures Windi has a long history of advocating for done for the children and families of the to strengthen The Student Success Act by victims. Recently, Windi defended the rights of Pleasant Hope community over the past 66 supporting altered Title I funding allocations as a young 12 year old girl who had been repeat- years. His steadfast determination of truly well as reiterating the importance of STEM edly sexually abused by her father since she doing what he loves is admired by all. I urge education at a young age. was just 6 years old. One evening, the young my colleagues to join me in congratulating The intent of Title I funding within the origi- girl finally stood up for herself and told her fa- Carl Fisher, recipient of the 2013 Pioneers in nal ESEA was, and should continue to be, to ther to leave her alone. After receiving threats Education award in Missouri. provide federal funding to public schools with by her father that she would ‘‘regret her ac- f the highest concentrations of poverty. Sup- tions’’, the young girl shot and killed her father A TRIBUTE TO THE MILWAUKEE porting our must vulnerable populations pro- later that night in fear for her life. Ms. Pastorini SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING UN- vides impoverished communities and students stood by her client and successfully fought for DERWATER ROBOTICS TEAM with some of largest barriers to educational her right of self defense. The young girl was success an enhanced opportunity to flourish acquitted of murder, providing an invaluable HON. GWEN MOORE and reach their full potential. win for abused victims everywhere. OF WISCONSIN The State of New York alone is home to Besides being an excellent trial lawyer, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES thousands of public schools receiving Title I Windi drives Jeep Renegades/Wranglers. funding. We know that in order to prepare our Being a Jeep owner myself, I appreciate oth- Thursday, August 1, 2013 students to succeed in a globally competitive ers who drive such rugged, superior vehicles! Ms. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to environment, we need to equip them with the On behalf of the Second Congressional Dis- recognize the accomplishments of the Mil- most relevant and enhanced resources avail- trict of Texas, I commend this remarkable waukee School of Engineering (MSOE). able to expand their knowledge of 21st cen- Texan for her exemplary service and dedica- MSOE recently earned the top engineering tury demands. By supporting schools and stu- tion to Harris County and to the State of evaluation score in this year’s Marine Ad- dents who wouldn’t otherwise have the re- Texas. Thank you, Windi, for a lifetime of re- vanced Technology Education Center’s Inter- sources to improve efforts in early childhood markable achievements within the legal com- national competition for Remotely Operated education and emphasizing learning in in-de- munity and for your steadfast commitment to Vehicles (ROV). This year marks the first time mand subjects like science and math, we can representing the accused citizens of Texas in MSOE has participated in this competition, truly support our future. the court room. and I am proud to support this great achieve- I will continue to advocate for an enhanced And that’s just the way it is. ment. reauthorization of the Elementary and Sec- f For the past 11 years, Marine Advanced ondary Education Act that fully supports our Technology Education (MATE) Center, which OUR UNCONSCIONABLE NATIONAL public school system, teachers, and students is funded by the National Science Foundation, DEBT for a better America. has used its underwater robotics competition f to help students obtain hands on science, HON. MIKE COFFMAN technology, engineering and math experience, WINDI AKINS PASTORINI OF COLORADO thereby preparing them for careers in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES STEM fields. Through the ROV competition, HON. TED POE Thursday, August 1, 2013 students gain specialized knowledge and apply their skills in a teamwork oriented set- OF TEXAS Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, on January ting. Students produce technical reports as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 20, 2009, the day President Obama took of- well as presentations and displays to show- Thursday, August 1, 2013 fice, the national debt was case their engineering work to competition Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, today I am $10,626,877,048,913.08. Today, it is $16,738,599,194,294.87. We’ve judges currently in the field. In addition, each pleased to honor Windi Akins Pastorini, for added $6,111,722,145,381.79 to our debt in 4 team is required to exemplify an entrepre- being named the 2012 Texas Criminal De- and a half years. This is $6 trillion in debt our neurial spirit in each stage of the competition. fense Lawyer of the Year and the 2012 Harris nation, our economy, and our children could The benefits of participating are far reaching. County Criminal Lawyer of the Year. This is A total of 53 teams participated in the 2013 have avoided with a balanced budget amend- the latest in a long line of awards given to this international competition, and 23 teams en- ment. extraordinary lawyer. I have known Windi for tered MSOE’s competition category. As the over 20 years in my work as a judge and f theme was ocean observing systems, MSOE’s prosecutor in Texas, I witnessed first hand HONORING CARL FISHER competition mission was to create technology Windi’s passionate dedication to the law and that would assist in installing and maintaining to her clients. Those who know her best de- HON. BILLY LONG instrumentation to monitor ocean activity in scribe her as dedicated, powerful, and relent- OF MISSOURI real time to then determine the ocean’s impact less. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on the weather. In successfully doing so, they After graduating from the University of earned the top engineering evaluation score. Texas at Arlington, Windi earned her law de- Thursday, August 1, 2013 They demonstrated exemplary efforts and gree from the University of Texas in Austin. Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- should be proud of their accomplishment. Windi began her legal career as a prosecutor ognize and honor the outstanding public edu- Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize the for the Harris County District Attorney’s office, cation career of Carl Fisher. Milwaukee School of Engineering Underwater and then she became a trial lawyer where she Carl has been recognized as one of five Robotics team. Through their ability and dili- has served for over 25 years. She is an advo- 2013 Pioneers in Education in Missouri for his gence, they have distinguished their school

VerDate Mar 15 2010 08:04 Aug 02, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A01AU8.032 E01AUPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1194 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 1, 2013 and the district. I am honored to pay tribute to Health centers, located in medically under- August 11 through 17, 2013 at National Health MSOE. served areas and locally-controlled by patient- Center Week. I encourage everyone to visit f majority boards, make each health center re- their local health center and celebrate the im- sponsive to the needs of the individual com- portant partnership between America’s Health CONGRATULATING KAZAKHSTAN munity it serves. Currently, there are more Centers and the communities they serve. ON CONSTITUTIONAL DAY than 1,200 health centers serving as health homes for more than 22 million individuals at f HON. ENI F.H. FALEOMAVAEGA more than 9,000 locations across the country. OF AMERICAN SAMOA Health centers offer patient-focused, coordi- RECOGNIZING THE 40TH ANNIVER- nated health care—preventive and primary SARY OF THE COUNCIL FOR RE- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES care that families and individuals need, where SPONSIBLE NUTRITION Thursday, August 1, 2013 and when they need it. Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, I rise Health centers employ more than 9,500 today to congratulate Kazakhstan on its Con- physicians and more than 6,300 nurse practi- HON. JARED POLIS stitution Day. Kazakhstan celebrates Constitu- tioners, physician assistants, certified nurse OF COLORADO tion Day on August 30. midwives, social workers, case managers, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Constitution Day is one of the most impor- community health workers. These employees Thursday, August 1, 2013 tant state holidays in the country. On August are part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team de- 30, 1995, as a result of a nationwide ref- signed to treat the whole patient; coordinating Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to erendum, Kazakhstan’s Constitution—the su- care and managing chronic disease, at the honor the Council for Responsible Nutrition preme national law—was adopted establishing same time reducing unnecessary, avoidable (CRN) on its 40th Anniversary. and wasteful use of health resources. the rules and principles of building Kazakhstan CRN is the leading trade association rep- The health home model that health centers as an independent, sovereign, and economi- resenting dietary supplement manufacturers, use is at the forefront of pioneering and goes cally liberal, democracy. ingredient suppliers, and companies that sup- beyond primary medical care. They provide All internationally recognized rights and free- ply services for the supplement industry—all of behavioral health and dental services, case doms are enshrined in the Constitution, thus which are committed to responsible industry. management and enabling services to ensure making it a modern and progressive basis for CRN was formed in 1973 by three compa- a sustainable movement towards a full-fledged care is provided in an efficient and timely manner. nies, with the primary objective to establish an democratic system. Democracy is a gradual The health center model has proven to be association of dietary supplement companies process and so I commend President an effective means of overcoming access bar- with a strong commitment to science, research Nursultan Nazarbayev for his extraordinary riers for the medically underserved. In doing and a collaborative approach to working with leadership in bringing about equality and unity, so, health care outcomes are improved and Congress and government agencies on issues and in guaranteeing the growth and well-being health care costs are reduced. This unique that affect dietary supplements and nutrition. of every citizen of the country. model allows health centers to save the As the respected voice of the dietary sup- Constitutional amendments approved in May healthcare system approximately $24 billion plement industry, CRN has been at the fore- 2007 will cede the powers of the President to annually by keeping patients out of costlier front of supporting landmark legislation and the Parliament in a thoughtful way that pro- health care settings, such as emergency regulation that benefit consumers; playing a tects the country’s sovereignty and the rights rooms. key role in the passage of the Nutrition Label- of its citizens. The Constitution allows for ac- As locally owned and operated small busi- ing Education Act of 1990 and the Dietary celerated economic reform while maintaining nesses, health centers serve as critical eco- Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 political and social stability and the Constitu- nomic engines helping to power local econo- (DSHEA). tion consolidates the values the people of mies, particularly in times of recession. In CRN worked collaboratively with the Food Kazakhstan have held for many centuries. It these difficult economic times, health centers and Drug Administration and the Federal also consolidates unity among more than 120 are economic drivers in their communities. In Trade Commission on the implementation of nationalities of Kazakhstan. 2009 alone, health centers generated $20 bil- DSHEA, urging the creation and promulgation In tribute to President Nazarbayev and all lion in combined economic impact and were of Good Manufacturing Practices specific to di- that he has accomplished for and on behalf of responsible for creating nearly 200,000 jobs in etary supplements, and created a voluntary, the people of Kazakhstan, I enter this state- areas hit hardest by the recession. self-regulatory advertising review program to ment for the historical record. President This year, over 400 communities nationwide monitor false, deceptive and misleading die- Nazarbayev has spared no effort in securing submitted applications seeking a health center tary supplement advertising. the rights to life and liberty for all with only 25 new centers anticipated, dem- Kazakhstanis. Because of his vision, For consumers, the ‘‘Life . . . Supple- onstrating an overwhelming demand for ac- mented’’ campaign exemplifies CRN’s commit- Kazakhstan is also Central Asia’s leader and cess to comprehensive primary care across ment to helping individuals create a healthier a global leader on issues of importance, in- the nation. Health centers are expected to be- lifestyle by offering actionable suggestions and cluding nuclear non-proliferation. come the health care home for many new pa- educational information about the three pillars So, once more, I congratulate the people of tients, but the demand for health centers con- of a smart wellness regimen: healthy diet, ex- Kazakhstan on Constitution Day, and I send tinues to outpace growth, considering many ercise and dietary supplements. them my very best wishes for a peaceful and existing health centers are already at capacity. prosperous future. Health centers are committed to expanding M. Speaker, CRN has created an environ- ment that allows companies to responsibly de- f and meeting the needs of the communities they serve in order to grow their reach to more velop, manufacture and market dietary supple- NATIONAL HEALTH CENTER WEEK individuals who lack regular access to a health ments and nutritional ingredients that enable care home. consumers to live healthier lives. It continues HON. JEFF DENHAM National Health Center Week offers the op- to serve as a credible and respected scientific OF CALIFORNIA portunity to recognize America’s health cen- resource for Congress, regulators, scientists, journalists and consumers on all matters re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ters, their staff, board members, and all those responsible for the continued success and lated to dietary supplements, including dem- Thursday, August 1, 2013 growth of the program since its creation al- onstrating the health-related and economic Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to most 50 years ago. During this National benefits that dietary supplements can provide. acknowledge August 11 through 17, 2013, as Health Center Week, we recognize the mul- As a co-chair of the Dietary Supplement National Health Center Week. America’s com- titude of ways in which America’s Health Cen- Caucus, it is my pleasure to congratulate the munity health centers are at the core of our ters transform care in local communities by Council for Responsible Nutrition on its anni- health care system; the nation’s safety net, delivering comprehensive, high quality, cost versary, as well as the influence it has had on delivering accessible, high quality, cost effec- effective, and accessible health care. the dietary supplements over its 40-year his- tive primary and preventative care to all indi- Mr. Speaker, please join me in celebrating tory, and the promise it gives for industry and viduals regardless of their ability to pay. the community health centers in recognizing consumers alike in the years to come.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 08:04 Aug 02, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A01AU8.036 E01AUPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS August 1, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1195 THE INTRODUCTION OF THE reducing the use of unnecessary flame products and furniture to meet the Cali- DECREASE UNSAFE TOXINS ACT retardants due to their adverse impacts on fornia Standard Technical Bulletin (TB) 117, human and environmental health. which has become the de facto national Flame retardant chemicals are currently standard for furniture manufacturers. Flame HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO added to the foam of baby products and fur- retardant chemicals continuously migrate OF CONNECTICUT niture to meet California Furniture Flam- out of household products and settle into IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mability Standard Technical Bulletin 117 dust, which is inhaled and ingested by people (TB117). Flame retardant use in California and pets. Thursday, August 1, 2013 furniture and juvenile products to meet Research shows that exposure to toxic Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 1B117 has not led to a measurable improve- flame retardant chemicals can be associated introduce the Decrease Unsafe Toxins ment in fire safety. The use of some halo- with increased cancer, neurological deficits, (D.U.S.T.) Act, which would ban children’s genated flame retardants may actually de- developmental problems and reduced fer- crease fire safety since they can increase the tility. Although some flame retardants were cushioned products that contain an unaccept- amount of soot, smoke, carbon monoxide and removed from children’s sleepwear in the able level of toxic flame retardant chemicals. other toxic gases produced when a product 1970s, similar flame retardants continue to In doing so, this bill would reduce infant and does burn. The soot and smoke can impede be used in children products such as nursing children exposure to these harmful chemicals. escape and toxic gases, rather than flames, pillows, car seats, sleeping wedges, portable This bill would set a maximum level of 1,000 are the largest cause of fire deaths. Impor- crib mattresses, baby carriers, strollers and parts per million for the toxic chemicals in the tantly, baby products do not pose a fire haz- changing table pads, despite the fact that filling materials used in products, such as high ard. these products do not pose a fire hazard. Toddlers who crawl in the dust and put their chairs, strollers, bouncers, infant walkers, TB117 is scheduled to be updated on Janu- ary 1, 2014 so flame retardants will no longer hands in their mouths have the some of the changing pads, and baby carriers. be needed in children’s product foam in Cali- highest levels of toxic flame retardant Studies clearly show that exposure to these fornia. DUST Act legislation will align with chemicals in their bodies. This is at an age toxic chemicals may be associated with can- this important change. when their neurological and reproductive or- cer, birth defects, immune disruption, repro- Working in collaboration with researchers gans are still developing and they are highly ductive disorders, hormonal imbalances, and at Duke University and the San Francisco vulnerable to the toxic effects of the chemi- neurologic and mental development disorders. Estuary Institute, Green Science Policy In- cals. California is revising its TB 117 because of Toddlers who crawl in the dust and put their stitute collected foam samples from baby products and found that 80% of products the strong evidence that flame retardants hands in their mouths have three to four times tested contained chemical flame retardants used to meet the standard have not provided the levels of toxic flame retardants in their which are either known to be associated with greater protection from fires, and can in fact bodies compared to their parents. This is at an adverse health effects or lack adequate make fires more dangerous. While this stand- age when their neurological and reproductive health information. ard revision is a positive change, companies organs are still developing and they are the Children and infants are most sensitive to will not be required to abandon the use of most vulnerable to the toxic effects of the the adverse health effects of these chemicals, flame retardant chemicals. For that reason, chemicals. some of which have been linked with reduced the DUST Act is necessary to protect chil- dren from toxic chemicals, and we urge its In addition to the potential health hazards, IQ, learning disorders, reduced fertility, thy- roid disruption and cancer. Babies are born immediate passage. flame retardants have not been found to sig- with these chemicals in their bodies and get Sincerely, nificantly improve fire safety or prevent igni- a further dose from their mother’s milk and ANA MASCAREN˜ AS, tions from small flame sources. According to exposure to baby products. Policy & Communica- data from fire protection groups, such as the The average American home can contain tions Director. National Fire Protection Association, no fire pound levels of these chemicals. Flame re- MARTHA DINA ARGU¨ ELLO, safety benefit exists from including flame re- tardant chemicals leak from products into Executive Director. tardant chemicals in these products. dust. Dust gets on hands and food. Babies and children crawl, sit and play on the floor PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP Our current regulatory system does not pro- where dust settles. They explore the world (PIRG), FEDERATION OF STATE tect our children from such toxic chemicals. by putting things in their mouths. PIRGS, We must act now to help reduce our exposure We urge Congress to adopt the DUST Act Washington, DC, July 26, 2013. and protect our most vulnerable, our children. to protect infants and children from these Hon. ROSA DELAURO, The legislation has been endorsed by the unnecessary harmful toxins. Rayburn House Office Building, Green Science Policy Institute, Women’s Sincerely, Washington, DC. Voices for the Earth, Clean Production Action, DR. ARLENE BLUM, DEAR CONGRESSWOMAN DELAURO: We write Physicians for Social Responsibility, First Executive Director. in support of the Decrease Unsafe Toxins DR. VEENA SINGLA, (DUST) Act that will be introduced in the Focus, Environmental Working Group, Zero to Associate. 113th Congress. The DUST Act amends the Three, IKEA North America Services, and the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG), PHYSICIANS FOR SOCIAL of 2008 to ban toxic flame retardant chemi- Children’s Defense Fund, and Alaska Commu- RESPONSIBILITY—LOS ANGELES, cals from use in the resilient filling mate- nity Action on Toxins. I hereby submit for the Los Angeles, CA, July 30, 2013. rials in infant and children’s products. Accu- RECORD letters of support from these organi- Re Support the Decrease Unsafe Toxins mulation of flame retardant chemicals in hu- zations and urge the House of Representa- (DUST) Act mans and animals and adverse health effects tives to consider this bill to improve the health Congresswoman ROSA DELAURO, in animals have been well documented in a large body of peer reviewed literature. Stud- of infants and kids in communities across Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC. ies have found associations between high lev- America. DEAR CONGRESSWOMAN DELAURO: On behalf els and reduced IQ in children, endocrine and GREEN SCIENCE POLICY INSTITUTE, of Physicians for Social Responsibility—Los thyroid disruption, changes in male hormone Berkeley, CA, July 17, 2013. Angeles, we write to express our strong sup- levels and reduced fertility, increased time DEAR CONGRESSWOMAN DELAURO: The port for the Decrease Unsafe Toxins (DUST) to become pregnant in women, adverse birth Green Science Policy Institute is writing in Act that will be introduced in the 113th Con- outcomes, impaired development, and can- support of the Decrease Unsafe Toxins gress. The DUST Act amends the Consumer cer. Children are especially at risk for expo- (DUST) Act that will be introduced in the Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 to sure to flame retardants in household dust 113th Congress. The DUST Act seeks to ban flame retardants chemicals from use in because they crawl on floors and have the amend the Consumer Product Safety Im- the resilient filling materials in infant and tendency to puts hands, toys, and other ob- provement Act of 2008 to ban flame retardant children’s products. jects in their mouths. In addition to the po- chemicals from use in resilient filling mate- PSR–LA is a 5,000 member strong organiza- tential for adverse health effects from expo- rials in children’s products. tion representing physicians and other sure to toxic flame retardants, infants and At Green Science Policy Institute inde- health professionals dedicated to promoting children to have critical periods of develop- pendent research and scientific integrity healthy communities and advocating for so- ment during which exposure to toxic sub- guide our mission to promote responsible use cial and environmental justice. We have a stances can cause increased susceptibility to of chemicals, ensuring a healthy planet for long history of educating the medical com- disease, which might not become apparent current and future generations. We provide munity about the gravest environmental until later in life.1 Finally, adding flame re- unbiased scientific data to facilitate in- threats to human health, and working to tardant chemicals to baby products has not formed decision-making about the use of eliminate health inequalities caused by envi- been shown to be effective in saving life or chemicals in consumer products. We encour- ronmental exposures. property. age scientists to use their research in the Flame retardants chemicals have been Manufacturers put flame retardant chemi- public interest. We are currently focusing on added to the filling materials of children cals into baby products to meet Technical

VerDate Mar 15 2010 08:04 Aug 02, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A01AU8.040 E01AUPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1196 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 1, 2013 Bulletin 117 (TB 117), a unique California Klosterhaus, Alex Keller, P. Lee Ferguson, the impact IKEA products have on humans flammability standard for foam in juvenile Saskia van Bergen, Ellen Cooper, Thomas F. and the environment. products and upholstered furniture imple- Webster, and Arlene Blum. Environmental Sincerely, mented by the California Bureau of Elec- Science & Technology. MALIN NA¨ SMAN, tronic and Appliance Repair, Home Fur- 4 Hidden Hazards in the Nursery. Wash- Product Requirements & nishings and Thermal Insulation (the Bu- ington Toxics Coalition/Safer States. 2012. Compliance Specialist. reau) that has recently been revised to ad- dress concerns about flame retardants in FIRST FOCUS CAMPAIGN FOR CHILDREN, WOMEN’S VOICES FOR THE EARTH, children’s products. Washington, DC, July 22, 2013. Missoula, MT, July 24, 2013. Recent research has detected flame Hon. ROSA DELAURO, retardants in the majority of baby products DEAR CONGRESSWOMAN DELAURO: We write House of Representatives, tested. A 2011 study identified flame in support of the Decrease Unsafe Toxins Washington, DC. retardants in 80 of 101 baby products from (DUST) Act that will be introduced in the DEAR CONGRESSWOMAN DELAURO: I am across the U.S. and from Canada.2 Another 113th Congress. The DUST Act amends the writing on behalf of the First Focus Cam- study released in January 2012 found flame Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act paign for Children, a bipartisan advocacy or- retardants in 17 of 20 tested baby products.3 of 2008 to ban flame retardants chemicals ganization committed to making children These tests indicated that chlorinated Tris is from use in the resilient filling materials in and their families a priority in federal policy the most prevalent flame retardant in chil- infant and children’s products. and budget decisions, to express our support dren’s products in concentrations ranging up Flame retardants chemicals have been for the Decrease Unsafe Toxins (DUST) Act to five percent. The most prevalent chemical added to the filling materials of children to be introduced in the 113th Congress. found is TDCPP, or Tris (1,3-dichloro–2– products and furniture to meet the Cali- The First Focus Campaign for Children is a propyl) phosphate, which was removed from fornia Standard Technical Bulletin (TB) 117, strong advocate for banning flame retardant children’s pajamas in the 1970s when it was which has become the de facto national chemicals from being used in filling mate- discovered to be mutagenic. TDCPP was des- standard for furniture manufacturers. Flame rials in children’s products. Flame retardant ignated as a carcinogen by the State of Cali- retardant chemicals continuously migrate chemicals have been found in over 80 percent fornia under Proposition 65 in October 2011 out of household products and settle into of children’s cushioned products, such as based on laboratory studies finding increases dust. strollers, changing pads, and high chairs, ac- in kidney, liver, and testicular tumors as Research shows that exposure to toxic cording to a 2011 study published in Environ- well as evidence of mutagenicity. Pre- flame retardant chemicals can be associated mental Science and Technology. These viously, a Consumer Product Safety Com- with increased cancer, neurological deficits, chemicals, such as organohalogen and mission (CPSC) assessment designated the developmental problems and reduced fer- organophosphorous, are toxic and lead to chemical as a probable carcinogen. A 2011 tility. Although some flame retardants were problems like reduced IQ hyperactivity, and study tested the chemical’s effects on the de- removed from use in children sleepwear in birth defects. Other flame retardant chemi- velopment of brain cells and compared its ef- the 1970s, similar flame retardants continue cals found in children’s products have been fects to those of chlorpyrifos, a pesticide to be used in children products such as nurs- linked to cancer, immune and endocrine dis- known to be toxic to the nervous system. By ing pillows, car seats, sleeping wedges, port- ruption, developmental impairment, and re- some measures, TDCPP was even more toxic able crib mattresses, baby carriers, strollers productive dysfunction. Flame retardant chemicals are known to to the cells than chlorpyrifos, with effects on and changing table pads. Toddlers who crawl settle in the dust on the ground, making tod- cell development, number, and DNA syn- in the dust and put their hands in their 4 dlers at greatest risk of being exposed. Tod- thesis. mouths have the highest levels of toxic dlers play on the floor and put their hands in Adding flame retardant chemicals to baby flame retardant chemicals in their bodies. their mouth, ingesting the contaminated products has not been shown to be effective This is at an age when their neurological and dust. Studies have shown that flame retard- in saving life or property. An analysis of fire reproductive organs are still developing and ant chemicals are not necessary and do not data from 1980 to 2005 by the National Fire they are the most vulnerable to the toxic ef- significantly improve fire safety, nor do they Protection Association (NFPA)—years when fects of the chemicals. TB 117–compliant furniture containing these reduce the risk of ignition from small flame chemicals was sold much more in California Based on recent studies and laboratory re- sources. than in other states—does not show a greater search, the California standard TB 117 has The Decrease Unsafe Toxins (DUST) Act reduction in the rate of fire deaths in Cali- not been found to significantly improve fire helps to ensure the safety of children and in- fornia compared to that of other states safety or prevent ignitions from small flame fants by banning the use of flame retardant where the chemicals were used less fre- sources. Furthermore, such baby products do chemicals in the resilient filling materials in quently. not pose a fire hazard. According to fire pro- children’s products. This Act would deem Fire prevention is the first step in avoiding tection groups, flame retardants have not led any children’s product with flame retardant the unnecessary and excessive use of harmful to improvements in fire safety and pose an chemicals as a ‘‘banned hazardous sub- flame retardant chemicals. Fire-safe ciga- unnecessary health hazard. stance’’ under the Federal Hazardous Sub- rettes, sprinklers, and smoke detectors, We urge the Congress to adopt the DUST stances Act if it is manufactured a year after along with the enforcement of improved Act to protect innocent infants and children the passage of the Act. building codes, are all proven to be effective from these harmful toxins. First Focus Campaign for Children ap- in reducing fire-related deaths. Good product Sincerely, plauds the introduction of the Decrease Un- design can also reduce and eliminate the JAMIE MCCONNELL, safe Toxins (DUST) Act and we look forward need for chemical flame retardants by using Director of Programs and Policy. to working with your office to help ensure less flammable materials or by placing a that products are safe for children. physical barrier between the flammable com- IKEA NORTH AMERICA SERVICES, LLC, Sincerely, ponent and outside materials. Finally, safer Conshohocken, PA. BRUCE LESLEY, alternatives to chlorinated and brominated First Focus Campaign for Children. DEAR CONGRESSWOMAN DELAURO, We are flame retardants that still meet applicable contacting you as a follow-up on the letter flammability standards have been identified. ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING GROUP, addressed to you that I gave to Ms. Treefa Washington, DC, July 29, 2013. The EPA recently acknowledged that there Aziz when I met her in your office on April Hon. ROSA DELAURO, is no evidence to substantiate claims that 26th, 2013. Please find the letter enclosed. We the use of certain flame retardants has re- Rayburn House Office Building, are wondering if your office is following the House of Representatives, Washington, DC. sulted in a reduced incidence of fires. CPSC NPR for the 16 CFR 1634 Rulemaking? Thank you for your leadership in pro- DEAR CONGRESSWOMAN DELAURO, Environ- Please let us know if you have any questions tecting America’s consumers and children mental Working Group is pleased to support in this regard. IKEA has extensive experi- from toxic flame retardants. We urge the your Decrease Unsafe Toxic Chemicals ence with flammability testing of uphol- Congress to adopt the DUST Act to protect (DUST) Act. The DUST Act is an important stered furniture, both here in the US and in infants and children from these dangerous piece of legislation that would amend the Europe. chemicals. Consumer Safety Improvement Act of 2008 to Sincerely, We also write in support of the Decrease ban the use of certain flame-retardants in JENNY LEVIN, Unsafe Toxins (DUST) Act that will be intro- the padding and foam parts of children’s U.S. PIRG Public Health Advocate. duced in the 113th Congress. The DUST Act products. The use of these chemicals is un- 1 Growing Up Toxic: Chemical Exposures amends the Consumer Product Safety Im- safe and exposes children to unnecessary and Increases in Developmental Disease. provement Act of 2008 to ban flame health risks. Frontier Group, U.S. PIRG Education. 2011 retardants chemicals from use in the resil- Many chemical fire retardants used in chil- 2 Hidden Hazards in the Nursery. Wash- ient filling materials in infant and children’s dren’s items can be toxic to human health. ington Toxics Coalition/Safer States. 2012. products. IKEA actively work to eliminate, Maternal exposure to a type of chemical fire 3 Identification of Flame Retardants in replace and reduce environmentally haz- retardant known as polybrominated diphenyl Polyurethane foam Collected from Baby ardous substances in our products and manu- ethers (PBDEs) alters thyroid hormone lev- Products. Heather M. Stapelton, Susan facturing processes. Our focus is to minimize els and affect children’s neurodevelopment.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 08:04 Aug 02, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A01AU8.041 E01AUPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS August 1, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1197 PBDEs were withdrawn from commerce in necessary for children to succeed later in zation dedicated to protecting environ- the mid–2000s due to toxicity concerns, but life. We commend you for encouraging con- mental health and achieving environmental replacement chemicals show worrisome signs gressional action to allow all infants and justice. Our mission is to assure justice by of toxicity to human health. young children a healthy start in life and so advocating for environmental and commu- Fire retardant chemicals have been added appreciate your ongoing leadership on behalf nity health. We believe that everyone has a to products because of a nationally recog- of children and families. right to clean air, clean water and toxic-free nized safety standard set by California Sincerely yours, food. We work to stop the production, pro- known as the Furniture Flammability MARIAN WRIGHT EDELMAN. liferation, and release of toxic chemicals Standard Technical Bulletin (TB117). But as that may harm human health or the environ- evidence has mounted on the toxicity of CLEAN PRODUCTION ACTION, ment. PBDEs and replacement chemicals, experts July 26, 2013. Flame retardants chemicals have been have concluded that children’s products do Re Support the Decrease Unsafe Toxins added to the filling materials of children not pose a significant fire hazard, and TB117 (DUST) Act products and furniture to meet the Cali- is being revised. Congresswoman ROSA DELAURO fornia Standard Technical Bulletin (TB) 117, Infants and children are especially vulner- Rayburn House Office Building, which has become the de facto national able to chemical exposure, and coupled with Washington, DC. standard for furniture manufacturers. Flame the significant amount of time spent crawl- DEAR CONGRESSWOMAN DELAURO: We write retardant chemicals continuously migrate ing and playing on the ground where dust ac- in support of the Decrease Unsafe Toxins out of household products and settle into cumulates only increases their direct expo- (DUST) Act that will be introduced in the dust, which is inhaled and ingested by people sure through inhalation and hand to mouth 113th Congress. The DUST Act amends the and pets. contact. A 2008 study of PBDE concentra- Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act tions in American families found that young Research shows that exposure to toxic of 2008 to ban flame retardants chemicals flame retardant chemicals can be associated children had much higher concentrations of from use in the resilient filling materials in these chemicals than their mothers, presum- with increased cancer, neurological deficits, infant and children’s products. developmental problems and reduced fer- ably due to greater contact with fire re- Flame retardants chemicals have been tarded furniture and contaminated house tility. Although some flame retardants were added to the filling materials of children removed from children’s sleepwear in the dust. products and furniture to meet the Cali- The DUST Act would work to reduce the 1970s, similar flame retardants continue to fornia Standard Technical Bulletin (TB) 117, number of unnecessary health risks posed to be used in children products such as nursing which has become the de facto national young children by banning the use of certain pillows, car seats, sleeping wedges, portable standard for furniture manufacturers. Flame flame-retardants in children’s products. It crib mattresses, baby carriers, strollers and retardant chemicals continuously migrate would also treat any product manufactured changing table pads, despite the fact that out of household products and settle into on or after one year after the enactment of these products do not pose a fire hazard. dust, which is inhaled and ingested by people the DUST Act with more than 1,000 parts per Many times, the chemicals used to treat the and pets. million of a flame-retardant as a banned haz- foam in children products are not identified Research shows that exposure to toxic on the product labels or elsewhere. Toddlers ardous substance. flame retardant chemicals can be associated The commonsense proposals in the DUST who crawl in the dust and put their hands in with increased cancer, neurological deficits, Act will protect public health and our most their mouths have some of the highest levels developmental problems and reduced fer- vulnerable populations. EWG strongly sup- of toxic flame retardant chemicals in their tility. Although some flame retardants were ports the bill and looks forward to working bodies. This is at an age when their neuro- removed from children’s sleepwear in the with you to ensure its enactment. logical and reproductive organs are still de- 1970s, similar flame retardants continue to Sincerely, veloping and they are highly vulnerable to be used in children products such as nursing KENNETH A. COOK. the toxic effects of these chemicals. pillows, car seats, sleeping wedges, portable President. California is revising its TB 117 because of crib mattresses, baby carriers, strollers and the strong evidence that flame retardants changing table pads, despite the fact that CHILDREN’S DEFENSE FUND, used to meet the standard have not provided these products do not pose a fire hazard. July 30, 2013. greater protection from fires, and can in fact Toddlers who crawl in the dust and put their Hon. ROSA L. DELAURO, make fires more dangerous. While this stand- hands in their mouths have the some of the House of Representatives, ard revision is a positive change, companies highest levels of toxic flame retardant Washington, DC. will not be required to abandon the use of chemicals in their bodies. This is at an age DEAR CONGRESSWOMAN DELAURO: The Chil- flame retardant chemicals. when their neurological and reproductive or- dren’s Defense Fund applauds your effort to Alaska Community Action on Toxics has protect infants and young children from gans are still developing and they are highly vulnerable to the toxic effects of the chemi- been a leader in the campaign for effective harmful chemicals during their critical de- fire safety without harmful flame retardant velopmental years. We offer our support of cals. California is revising its TB 117 because of chemicals, through education, advocacy, your ‘‘Decrease Unsafe Toxins (DUST) Act’’, supporting legislative measures in Alaska which will ensure companies do not use toxic the strong evidence that flame retardants used to meet the standard have not provided and working to reform national and inter- flame retardants in the production of cush- national chemicals policy. For these reasons, ioned children’s products. By classifying greater protection from fires, and can in fact make fires more dangerous. While this stand- we believe the DUST Act is necessary to pro- products created with such chemicals as tect children from toxic chemicals, and we ‘‘banned hazardous substances,’’ the DUST ard revision is a positive change, companies will not be required to abandon the use of urge its immediate passage. Act will prevent children from harmful tox- Sincerely, ins via car seats, nursing pillows, strollers flame retardant chemicals. For that reason, the DUST Act is necessary to protect chil- PAMELA MILLER, and other items. Executive Director. For forty years, the Children’s Defense dren from toxic chemicals, and we urge its MARICARMEN CRUZ- Fund has worked to ensure all children in immediate passage. GUILLOTY, America get the healthy start they need to Sincerely, Environmental Health survive and thrive. This includes paying at- BEVERLEY THORPE. and Justice Coordi- tention to environmental health hazards nator. that threaten their health and development. ALASKA COMMUNITY ACTION ON TOXICS, Preventing the exposure of infants and Anchorage, AK, July 29, 2013. young children to harmful chemicals during Re Support the Decrease Unsafe Toxins ZERO TO THREE: NATIONAL CENTER their early years is critical to their develop- (DUST) Act FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, AND ment. A recent study conducted by the Pedi- Congresswoman ROSA DELAURO, FAMILIES, atric Academic Societies demonstrated that Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC. prenatal exposure to flame retardant chemi- Washington, DC. Congresswoman ROSA DELAURO, cals is associated with hyperactivity and DEAR CONGRESSWOMAN DELAURO: We write Rayburn House Office Building lower intelligence in early childhood. Yet today on behalf of the members of Alaska Washington, DC. toddlers have been proven to have the high- Community Action on Toxics (‘‘ACAT’’) in DEAR ROSA: On behalf of ZERO TO THREE est levels of flame retardant chemicals in support of the Decrease Unsafe Toxins (ZTT): National Center on Infants, Toddlers, their systems—higher even than adults. The (DUST) Act that will be introduced in the and Families, I am writing to express our developmental consequences of this continue 113th Congress. The DUST Act amends the support of the Decrease Unsafe Toxins after exposure; the largest cognitive deficits Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (DUST) Act that will be introduced in the were observed in children over age five. of 2008 to ban flame retardants chemicals 113th Congress. The DUST Act amends the By reducing the amount of toxins young from use in the resilient filling materials in Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act children are exposed to during their critical infant and children’s products. ACAT is a of 2008 to ban flame retardants chemicals early years and preventing developmental statewide non-profit public interest environ- from use in the resilient filling materials in delays, your bill strengthens the foundation mental health research and advocacy organi- infant

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We take an interdiscipli- ventive policy and legislation that helps pro- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nary approach and seek to underscore the mote positive, healthy development that will fact that domains of development in very resonate throughout a child’s school career Thursday, August 1, 2013 young children are inextricably related. We and life, increasing their individual well- believe that ‘‘good health,’’ as defined and being and future contributions to society. Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. Speaker, included in our policy framework and prior- Sincerely, I rise today to commemorate the newly ex- ities, is crucial for children to be able to de- MATTHEW MELMED, panded Montessori Academy in Pembroke velop, learn, and be ready for school. A Executive Director. Pines, FL. baby’s good health begins with her care- f As the 2013–2014 academic term com- giver’s ability to make sound choices about child rearing practices and use of baby prod- RECOGNIZING THE 90TH ANNIVER- mences, the Montessori Academy will educate ucts that can positively or negatively impact SARY OF BOY SCOUT TROOP 401 students from infancy through middle school, their child’s development. In order to make OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON with the goal of preparing them to be lifelong these choices, caregivers need guidance re- learners and responsible citizens of the world sulting from evidence-based information community. about exposure to environmental and syn- HON. DAVID G. REICHERT thetic toxins. OF WASHINGTON A quality education equips our youth with This farsighted legislation will help pre- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the skills they need to succeed in life, includ- ing critical thinking skills for inside and outside vent developmental delays in children that Thursday, August 1, 2013 may be stemming from or linked to flame the classroom. Students attending the Montes- retardants. Research is showing that flame Mr. REICHERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise to rec- sori Academy will be able to take advantage retardants chemicals are toxic to all human ognize the 90th anniversary of Boy Scout of the new elementary and middle school beings. However, the removal of such toxins Troop 401 of Auburn, Washington on August classrooms, labs, arts and media centers, is especially critical for pregnant mothers as 10, 2013. Troop 401 is one of the longest run- computer labs, and gymnasium. well as infants and toddlers because they are ning Boy Scout Troops in its council and in the As a parent of three students in Broward more vulnerable to the effects of toxin expo- state. Beginning as Troop 1, under Scout- sure because of their rapid rate of growth. County schools, I am grateful for every fan- master Harlan R. Stone 90 years ago, they re- These stages are marked by rapid cell divi- tastic teacher, school leader, and professional main a strong and visible presence in the Au- sion and differentiation, organ formation, working to make a difference in the lives of and brain development. This growth rate burn community. On this momentous occasion, I’d like to per- our children. Education is not only the right of renders the systems particularly vulnerable every child; it is the cornerstone of America’s to disruption. In fact, studies show that sonally thank Boy Scout Troop 401 for its out- flame retardants have been correlated with reach to the community and its service to the future. negative effects to motor performance (co- Auburn area. Each time I return to my District, I wish the Montessori Academy the best as ordination, fine motor skills), cognition (in- Mr. Speaker, I am reminded of the incredible faculty, staff, students, and parents prepare for telligence, visual perception, visual-motor work of the Boy Scout Troops in our commu- a successful school year. Go Eagles! integration, inhibitory control, verbal mem- nities. For almost a century, Troop 401 has ory, and attention), and behavior (e.g. hyper- f activity). Moreover, prenatal exposure to helped make future leaders of this country by such toxins can result in miscarriage, birth combining educational activities with lifelong values of service and ensuring they have fun HONORING MEDICARE’S 48TH defects, low birth weight, and preterm birth. BIRTHDAY In the longer-term, such exposure poses in- in the process. Investing in our youth is the creased risk for development of childhood key to building a more conscientious, respon- cancer, widespread disorders like asthma and sible, and productive society. HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. obesity, infertility, and other child- and Mr. Speaker, Boy Scout Troop 401 is a adult-onset diseases. unique and dedicated group of young men. OF MICHIGAN Flame retardants chemicals are added to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the filling materials of children products and Their true impact is immeasurable and their furniture to meet the California Standard outreach and accomplishments are legendary. Thursday, August 1, 2013 Technical Bulletin (TB) 117. While California Here’s to the next 90 years, Mr. Speaker. is the only state following TB 117, it has be- Special recognition belongs to the current Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in come the de facto national standard. Many Scouts and Scout Leaders of Troop 401. They celebration of the 48 years of Medicare’s ex- national furniture manufacturers use this are listed below. istence. standard for all their furniture across the Scouts: Andrew Armatas, Andrew Fischer, The benefits Medicare has brought to older U.S. to avoid double inventory. Flame re- Brandon Griffin, Brandon Clark, Conner Americans are almost boundless. Millions of tardant chemicals continuously migrate out Whitlock, Connor Perius, Dalton Blair, Americans have lived longer, more productive, of household products and settle into dust. D’Angelo Washington, David Barnett, Dennis Research shows that exposure to toxic healthier lives because of the medical care flame retardant chemicals can me associated Nugent, Dominic Nelson, Gavin Skaar, George they received under this program. Many would with increased cancer, neurological deficits, Gibson, Gunter Rice, Guy Adamo, Hunter have incurred financial ruin, suffered need- developmental problems and reduced fer- Danz, Hunter Whitlock, Isaac Park, Jacob lessly and died prematurely otherwise. tility. Although some flame retardants were Wheeler, Jarrett Floyd, Joey Cushing, Joshua I voted for Medicare during my first summer removed from use in children sleepwear in Blair, Judah Stelzer, Justin Higginson, Kaelub the 1970s, similar flame retardants continue Graevell, Kolby McCue, Kyle Wilkins, Lee as a congressman, back in 1965, during a to be used in children products such as nurs- Vandeberg, Marshall Barnhart, Matthew time that was very different from the America ing pillows, car seats, sleeping wedges, port- Higdon, Mikko Holcomb, Nicholas Mayer, of today. able crib mattresses, baby carriers, strollers For several years, President Lyndon John- and changing table pads. Toddlers who crawl Noah Koester, Spencer Jones, Steven Ernst, Steven Frank, Thomas Snyder, Tyler Cushing, son had been calling for Congressional action in the dust and put their hands in their to address the overwhelming need to extend mouths have the highest levels of toxic Tyler Hayes, Tyler Schef, Wyatt Bishop, and flame retardant chemicals in their bodies. Zane Barnhart. medical care to all seniors, as only half of This is at an age when their neurological and Scout Leaders: Chris Cushing, Craig older adults had any health insurance during reproductive organs are still developing and Koester, Daniel Whitlock, Dave Bishop, Gor- that era. they are the most vulnerable to the toxic ef- don Blair, Holly Jones, James Nannery, John Responding to President Johnson’s call for fects of the chemicals. Wilson, Julie Fischer, Kevin Fischer, Kim a Medicare bill, and following my own convic- Based on recent studies and laboratory re- search, the California standard TB 117 has Cushing, Laura Higdon, Laura Whitlock, tions, I joined with Rep. Cecil King of Cali- not been found to significantly improve fire Margrett Everitt, Michael Jones, Mitchell fornia and introduced in January of 1965, as safety or prevent ignitions from small flame Gering, Nick Perius, Rex Frank, Sharon my very first piece of legislation, a bill that sources. Furthermore, such baby products do D’Adams, Stacey Bishop, Terri Danz, Tiffany would have provided hospital care under So- not pose a fire hazard. According to fire pro- Hopkins, and Will Cadra. cial Security and an increase of benefits.

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BISHOP, JR. a small group of people worshipping in the denied the rewards that should come with re- OF GEORGIA shade of a grape arbor 150 years ago and tirement.’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES has grown into an expansive and successful church, is truly an inspiring one of the dedica- Thursday, August 1, 2013 We have five decades of evidence that indi- tion and perseverance of a faithful congrega- cates the solution to our nation’s healthcare Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, it is tion of people who put all their love and trust crisis isn’t cutting Medicare. It’s strengthening my honor and pleasure to extend my sincere in the Lord. Medicare and expanding it to cover everyone. congratulations to the congregation of Greater Mr. Speaker, today I ask my colleagues to However the Affordable Care Act ultimately Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Co- join me in paying tribute to Greater Shady plays out, we know two things for certain: Mil- lumbus, Georgia as the church’s membership Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Columbus, lions of Americans will remain uncovered and and leadership celebrates a remarkable 150 Georgia for their long history of coming to- the for-profit insurance industry will remain in years. The congregation of Greater Shady gether through the good and difficult times to charge of prices and life-and-death treatment Grove Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate praise and worship our Lord and Savior Jesus decisions. The only way to ensure everyone is this very significant anniversary with a Sesqui- Christ. covered is with Medicare-for-All, single payer centennial Celebration on Sunday, August 4, f system. 2013 at the Columbus Convention and Trade Center in Columbus, Georgia. APPLAUDING THE SUPREME The richest country in the history of human- Tracing its roots back to the Civil War era, COURT DECISION REAFFIRMING ity has a moral obligation to cover all of its in- the church was founded in 1863 on the east- THE IMPORTANCE OF DIVERSITY habitants with health care coverage. We be- ern bank of the Chattahoochee River, under a IN HIGHER EDUCATION lieve health care is a right, and should not be grape arbor in an oak grove. During a meeting treated as a benefit reserved for the privi- at the house of Brother Boston Miles and Sis- HON. DANNY K. DAVIS leged. ter Mary Moore, the first members of the OF ILLINOIS Mr. Speaker, today, as we celebrate Medi- church, the church was named ‘‘Shady Grove IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Baptist Church.’’ care’s birthday, I urge Congress to fulfill Medi- Thursday, August 1, 2013 care’s promise and enact H.R. 676, single- From its inception through 1932, the church payer legislation and enshrine health care as was served by its first sixteen ministers, each Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speak- a fundamental right recognized by our great leaving their lasting mark on the church in er, I wish to recognize that the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Fisher v University nation. some form or fashion. Perhaps the most nota- ble, Reverend L.F. O’Bryant, served eleven of Texas at Austin represents an important milestone for our nation as we build a more in- f years as the seventh pastor of the church and instituted a large renovation program to ex- clusive, diverse America. The Court’s decision HONORING THE 50TH ANNIVER- pand the size and reach of the church. reaffirms that universities may consider racial SARY OF THE CITY OF CORAL In 1932, Reverend W.A. Reid began his and ethnic diversity as one factor among SPRING, FLORIDA service as the church’s seventeenth minister, many in a carefully-crafted admissions policy. and would go on to serve until his death in This ruling represents a victory for equal op- 1942. Under Rev. Reid’s careful eye, the portunity in education and helps prepare our HON. THEODORE E. DEUTCH church expanded again, adding an annex and citizens to compete in the diverse, global instituting the Vacation Bible School. economy of the 21st century. OF FLORIDA In 1949, under the Reverend J.J. Ivey, the The historical structure of the House of Rep- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES eighteenth pastor, more renovations were resentatives exists to represent our nation’s made, which included the purchase of new vast geographic diversity as well as to value Thursday, August 1, 2013 pews and pulpit furniture, the installation of the diverse opinions of each constituency to hardwood floors, and the purchase of an set the national agenda of progress. Serving Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in organ to enhance church service. Rev. Ivey in the House for nine terms, I am happy to say honor of the 50th Anniversary of the great City would serve the church for seventeen years that I continue to learn from the diverse pool of Coral Spring, Florida. Incorporated on July before retiring from the pastorate. of people and ideas that comprise the House 10th, 1963, the City of Coral Springs has One of the most significant moments in the of Representatives. For the first time in our grown from little more than a patch of marsh- church’s history occurred under Reverend Ru- nation’s history, women and minorities con- land in southern Florida into the 13th largest dolph Carter Allen in August 1967, when the stitute the majority of the House Democratic city in the state and the first state-level recipi- First Baptist Church of Columbus, Georgia Caucus. This diverse environment plays a crit- ent of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality awarded the full Title and Deeds of the build- ical role in the health and responsiveness of Award. Today I recognize Coral Springs for its ing in which Shady Grove worshipped to the our Caucus. Indeed, diversity is considered by remarkable transformation from town with a congregation of the church. The church was many as one of the most valuable assets to single covered bridge to a city of more than then renamed to Greater Shady Grove Baptist assuring success in business, the arts, 120,000 residents. Church to distinguish the congregation from science, and sports. Whether it be its top-rated public schools other similarly named churches in Georgia. Similarly, a diverse environment on college and city government, large and robust park Less than a year later, the Superior Court of and university campuses strengthens our na- and recreation system, myriad of shops, deli- Muscogee County incorporated the Greater tion by providing equal educational opportunity cious restaurants and entertaining nightlife, Shady Grove Baptist Church. and promoting the creative thinking needed for Coral Springs truly has something for every- Throughout the years, the church would be innovation. I am a strong supporter of the ho- one. If you are looking to raise a family or are remodeled and renovated several times. With listic admission process. By promoting these aesthetic changes came changes to the inclusivity and diversity on the campuses of a young professional looking to enjoy one of church mission. After creating several new our nation’s higher education institutions via the top 100 cities in the Nation for young peo- committees, programs, and outreach ministries the admissions process, we recognize that ple, the city’s vibrant economy and high qual- and increasing focus on the community, the students’ successes are characterized by ity of living make Coral Springs a wonderful Church was renamed for a second time to much more than their grade point averages place to call home. Greater Shady Grove Missionary Baptist alone. A carefully-crafted admissions policy I join today with my family in wishing Coral Church, as it is called today. In addition to the that considers a wide-array of characteris- Springs many more years of prosperity. On new name, the church became a tithe-and-of- tics—such as leadership experiences, socio- the 50th Anniversary of its inception, I urge all fering church, eliminating the need for assess- economic status, racial or ethnic background, cities across of this great country to follow ments and fundraising. Today, under the lead- athletic skills, and artistic abilities helps our Coral Spring’s footsteps. ership of Reverend Marcus J’uan Gibson, the educational institutions provide a diverse

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learning environment that reflects the diversity INTRODUCTION OF THE INTER- Subcommittee Ranking Member JIM of our nation, enhances the ability of students NATIONAL WOMEN’S FREEDOM MCDERMOTT (D–WA) to re-introduce the to engage with persons from different back- ACT OF 2013 Strengthening Medicare Anti-Fraud Measures grounds and cultures to better prepare them Act. for our global economy, and improves access HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY This bipartisan legislation is part of our com- to higher education. As the global marketplace OF NEW YORK mitment to efforts to reduce fraud, waste and grows more interconnected, it is crucial that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES abuse in Medicare. the United States remains an active leader in This legislation was previously introduced by the new global economy by training a work- Thursday, August 1, 2013 our former colleagues Wally Herger (R–CA) force prepared to engage with those from dif- Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. and Pete Stark (D–CA). This bill provides ferent cultures. Mr. Speaker, today, I am proud to reintroduce Medicare with important fraud-fighting tools I am pleased that the Supreme Court recog- the International Women’s Freedom Act with and so we are continuing their mission to nized the ability of our nation’s colleges and my colleagues, Representatives BARBARA LEE strengthen anti-fraud efforts in the Medicare universities to consider racial and ethnic diver- and ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON. This bill is a program. sity as one factor among many in a carefully- comprehensive piece of legislation which will Currently, the Department of Health and crafted admissions policy. This decision will increase awareness of human rights violations Human Services, HHS, Office of the Inspector help promote access to higher education and against women, as well as provide a set of General, OIG, lacks authority to exclude an in- enrich our country. mechanisms for the U.S. to address the viola- dividual or entity that is affiliated with an entity tions of women’s human rights abroad. that has been sanctioned for fraud. This en- f The bill is modeled after the International ables individuals and entities to continue to re- HONORING ELVIN HAYES ON Religious Freedom Act of 1998 (IRFA). IRFA ceive Medicare payments even if they contrib- BEING INDUCTED INTO THE NA- created the U.S. Commission on Religious uted to the sanctioned behavior. TIONAL COLLEGIATE BASKET- Freedom which has been successful in identi- It is important that we change the law to BALL HALL OF FAME fying violations of religious freedom abroad provide the Inspector General with these addi- and recommending actions to Congress, the tional, requested tools to better protect Medi- Secretary of State, and the President. care. HON. GENE GREEN It has been clear for many years that ex- The legislation would provide OIG with two OF TEXAS panding opportunities for women not only im- important authorities: IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES proves their position in society, but also has a First, the OIG would have the authority to Thursday, August 1, 2013 positive impact on economic growth and bur- prevent individuals involved with fraudulent en- geoning democracies. And yet around the tities from receiving Medicare payments. This Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, world, many countries relegate women to sec- would essentially ban executives whose com- I rise today to congratulate Mr. Elvin Hayes, ond-class status, denying them the right to panies have been convicted of Medicare fraud ‘‘The Big E’’, on his induction into the National vote, restricting their travel, and limiting their from the program. These executives currently Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame and numer- access to education and health care. defraud Medicare, then circumvent exclusion ous accomplishments as a professional ath- The International Women’s Freedom Act by moving to another company. I believe we lete. Mr. Hayes, a fellow University of Houston would ensure we have the tools to empower can all agree these individuals should not be Cougar, is today considered one of the 50 women on a global level. The bill would estab- allowed to use this loophole to steal from the Greatest Players in NBA History. lish a Commission on International Women’s program that serves seniors’ medical needs. In 1966, Elvin Hayes, along with Don Rights and would expand the duties of the ex- The OIG would also have the authority to Chaney, became the first African American isting Office of International Women’s issues prevent entities involved with other fraudulent basketball players for the University of Hous- in the State Department and rename it, the Of- entities from receiving Medicare payments. ton. During his sophomore year, Hayes led the fice on International Women’s Rights. Both the This would ban the use of shell companies by Cougars to victory in the ‘‘Game of the Cen- Commission and the Office on International corporations engaging in fraudulent activities. tury’’; an upset win, played in the Houston As- Women’s Rights would be granted the respon- It is irrational to think that while these shell trodome, against the UCLA Bruins. While at U sibilities of issuing a report on the status of corporations are engaged in illegal activities of H, Hayes was a 2-time NCAA First Team women’s rights abroad and advising the Presi- their parent companies hold zero liability. All-American, leading the Cougars to back-to- dent and Secretary of State regarding matters Where individuals and entities are involved back NCAA Final Four appearances. In 1968, affecting these issues. with fraudulent entities, they should not be Hayes was the UPI, Sporting News, and the We need to work harder to ensure women’s permitted to continue to defraud the Medicare Associated Press’ College Player of the Year. full participation in society. This legislation program. To this day, Elvin Hayes holds the University would move us closer to achieving this foreign This legislation passed the House of Rep- of Houston’s single-game, single-season, and policy imperative. resentatives in 2010 by voice vote. Unfortu- career records in scoring and rebounding. f nately, the Senate failed to act on it. With his early departure from college, Mr. We encourage our colleagues to cosponsor Hayes was the first overall pick in the 1968 PERSONAL EXPLANATION this common sense legislation so we can add NBA Draft by the San Diego Rockets, who simple, anti-fraud tools to better protect Medi- later became the Houston Rockets. During his HON. DANIEL WEBSTER care beneficiaries and American taxpayers. illustrious NBA career Mr. Hayes played 1,303 OF FLORIDA f games over 16 seasons accruing a number of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES accomplishments: 12 × NBA All Star (1969– RECOGNIZING MAJOR ROBERT S. 1980), NBA Scoring Champion (1969), and fi- Thursday, August 1, 2013 SWENSON, USAFR, RETIRED nally NBA Champion (1978). He is 8th all time Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, on in NBA scoring and 4th all time in NBA re- rollcall No. 426, had I been present, I would HON. ADAM SMITH bounding. have voted ‘‘yes.’’ OF WASHINGTON After his retirement from the NBA, Mr. f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Hayes returned to the University of Houston to finish up his Bachelors degree, an example for RE-INTRODUCING THE STRENGTH- Thursday, August 1, 2013 all athletes who are called into professional ENING MEDICARE ANTI-FRAUD Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I sports before graduating. In 2010, Mr. Hayes MEASURES ACT rise to congratulate Major Robert S. Swenson, again returned to the University of Houston USAFR, Retired, for being honored with the where he now serves as an analyst for radio HON. KEVIN BRADY Bronze Star Medal in recognition of his actions broadcasts of the Cougars’ games. OF TEXAS during World War II. Following the recovery of It is with great pleasure that I recognize Mr. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lost records recommending this honor, the Elvin Hayes, for his service to the city of Bronze Star was presented to Major Swenson Houston, and I congratulate him on his induc- Thursday, August 1, 2013 in July 2013 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. tion into the National Collegiate Basketball Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise In 1945, as a glider pilot in the 435th Troop Hall of Fame. with my colleague Ways and Means Health Carrier Group, 75th Squadron, Major Swenson

VerDate Mar 15 2010 08:04 Aug 02, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A01AU8.049 E01AUPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS August 1, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1201 and his fellow airmen distinguished them- air. Broadcasting from its studio in Sag Harbor The second son of parents who were incar- selves when enemy infantry mounted a New York, WLNG is known and loved cerated at the Minidoka Relocation Center, Kip counter attack. The 435th Troop Carrier Group throughout eastern Long Island for its oldies possessed an unwavering sense of justice and fought and repelled the attack of approxi- format, local news and sports, and personality equality. A prominent figure within the Asian mately 200 enemy soldiers, a tank, a self-pro- disc jockeys like Gary Sapiane, Rusty Potz American community, he served as the presi- pelled artillery, and two 20mm flak guns. and the late Paul Sydney. WLNG may well be dent of Seattle’s chapter of Japanese Amer- After the battle, a request was made by a one-of-a-kind radio station. Since 1963 the ican Citizens League (JACL)—an organization Major Charles O. Gordon that all members of station has stuck to its popular oldies format which is the oldest and largest Asian Amer- the 435th Troop Carrier Group be given due playing hits from the 1950’s, 60’s, 70’s and ican civil rights organization. In 1998, Kip went recognition. However, at the end of the war, 80’s, mixed with lots of old-style jingles, birth- on to found the Asian Pacific Islander Commu- the order was lost and went unfulfilled. It was day announcements and live remote broad- nity Leadership Foundation, a non-profit orga- not until July 2013, at the Trigger Time Forum casts from local events. nization that focuses on social justice, commu- at Joint Base Lewis—McChord, that Major Perhaps more importantly, WLNG has nity empowerment, and public service. Swenson, now living in Washington State, was served as the pulse of the community con- Beginning in 1994, Kip served as a Rep- awarded the Bronze Star. necting friends and neighbors in good times resentative for Washington’s State 37th Legis- Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I rec- and in bad. The station can be found doing a lative District. During his four terms in the ognize Major Robert S. Swenson, USAFR, remote broadcast from a local fundraiser for Washington State Legislature, he enjoyed Retired, for his inspiring bravery and dedica- cancer or providing life-saving information dur- many legislative successes. He introduced his tion to serving his country. ing an emergency. The station served as a re- first Day of Remembrance resolution in 1997, f liable resource for the latest on Hurricane which has since become an annual tradition in Irene in 2011, and during Hurricane Sandy in the Legislature. He served as the co-prime INTRODUCTION OF THE CIDER IN- 2012 WLNG continued broadcasting and sponsor, along with Representative Mike DUSTRY DESERVES EQUAL REG- streaming online using generator power and Wensmen of House Bill 1572, which created ULATION OR ‘‘CIDER’’ ACT flashlights as the storm surge rose to ‘‘ankle the Washington Civil Liberties Public Edu- deep’’ in the studio. One of its mainstay pro- cation fund in 2000. Kip also secured passage HON. EARL BLUMENAUER grams is the ever-popular ‘‘Swap and Shop,’’ of the Special Needs Adoption bill, which OF OREGON a kind of on-air ebay in which residents can helped adoption of special-needs children. He sell used or unwanted items to their neigh- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was a strong advocate who helped to pass the bors. Listeners also rely on WLNG for the lat- Thursday, August 1, 2013 Homeless Children’s Lawsuit legislation, which est in school closings during a snow storm or provided services for over 60,000 homeless Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, today I the scores of local high schools sports families with children. am introducing bipartisan legislation—the events—even for finding a lost dog. Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that we Radio junkies love WLNG for the retro jin- ‘‘Cider Industry Deserves Equal Regulation,’’ recognize the life of Kip Tokuda—a true trail- gles and reverb—the sound of radio the way or ‘‘CIDER,’’ Act—to update the provisions of blazer. We ask our colleagues to join us in it used to be. Its DJs are happy to dedicate the tax code that relate to the cider industry. honoring a long career of selfless and inspired songs in honor of listeners. Independently- Across the country, cidermakers large and service to his community, the State of Wash- owned, WLNG has remained steadfastly the small are developing their craft, establishing ington, and our nation. same in times of huge and sometimes over- businesses and brands, and providing new f markets for our nation’s apple and pear or- whelming changes in communication tech- chards. As they pursue this work; they do so nology and format, and maybe that is the key HONORING MR. TOM MILLER in an uncertain tax and regulatory environ- to its success. It can be relied upon like a ment, one where slight variations in the fer- good neighbor. Perhaps Paul Sydney summed HON. KRISTI L. NOEM it up best when he was quoted in an interview menting process can cause them to run afoul OF SOUTH DAKOTA with the Sag Harbor Express saying, ‘‘WLNG of narrow tax and alcohol regulatory rules. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Congress, by enacting this legislation, would is like a person. You’re with it. It’s your friend. Thursday, August 1, 2013 support this growing industry and ensure that We’re talking to one person at a time. I know it is treated fairly by regulatory agencies. there is no other station in the world like it. Mrs. NOEM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to During the fermentation process a variety of Even if you want to avoid it, you always come recognize a truly outstanding individual and factors can lead to small changes in the com- back. Whether it’s Sag Harbor or Norman, his lifelong commitment to public service, Mr. position of a cider’s alcohol content and Oklahoma, Main Street is Main Street.’’ Tom Miller. Tom has two passions: first and carbonation. Because of the narrow way that It gives me great pleasure to congratulate foremost, his two daughters; and second, ad- hard cider is currently defined in the tax code, WLNG radio on its 50th anniversary and wish vocacy on behalf of individuals with disabil- these small variations can lead to cider being the station many more years of successful ities. His lifelong service on behalf of this pop- taxed at a rate fifteen times higher than what broadcasting. ulation has not only earned him recognition the statute clearly intended. This legislation f within the disability community throughout would broaden this definition to include pear A TRIBUTE TO THE LIFE OF KIP South Dakota, but also high honors within our as well as apple cider and would greatly re- TOKUDA great state as the recipient of the 2011 Gov- duce the chance that improper taxation would ernor’s Award for an Outstanding Citizen with occur. The legislation also aligns the US cider a Disability. HON. MICHAEL M. HONDA Tom has also had great impact on a na- definitions more closely with global definitions OF CALIFORNIA tional level, working within the AbilityOne® for these products, and helps ensure that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES American-made cider is competitive on inter- Program through his service on the national markets. Thursday, August 1, 2013 SourceAmericaTM Board for the past 15 years. I look forward to working with my colleagues Mr. HONDA. Mr. Speaker, I along with Rep- His dedication and commitment to the employ- to support the American cider industry. resentatives SMITH of Washington, rise today ment of people who have disabilities has f to honor the life of Kip Tolcuda, and pay trib- opened the doors of opportunity to tens of ute to his leadership, service, and dedication thousands of deserving Americans, making CELEBRATING THE 50TH to the citizens of the State of Washington. their own dreams of becoming productive citi- ANNIVERSARY OF WLNG Kip was a Seattle native and a graduate of zens become a reality. Tom has personally the University of Washington. Following com- educated hundreds of his peers on self-advo- HON. TIMOTHY H. BISHOP pletion of his graduate studies in social work cacy, helping these individuals visit Capitol Hill OF NEW YORK in 1969, Kip entered public service as a social and ensure we know what is important to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES worker with the Washington State Department them. Words like fearless, straight talking, de- of Social and Health Services and gained a voted, mentor, father and advocate begin to Thursday, August 1, 2013 reputation for being a strong advocate for chil- capture the essence of Tom. He is a true Mr. BISHOP of New York. Mr. Speaker, I dren and individuals with disabilities. He was leader. rise to congratulate WLNG 92.1 FM as the later named to the Washington Council for As an AbilityOne Congressional Champion, station celebrates its 50th anniversary on the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect. I am honored to recognize Tom for his lifetime

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Her CIATES OF NEVADA State Regent’s Project brought together the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES State and National Societies in a cooperative Thursday, August 1, 2013 effort to produce a new membership recruit- HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON Mr. HORSFORD. Mr. Speaker, on consider- ment video, ‘‘Today’s DAR,’’ which celebrates OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ation H.R. 1911, I am not recorded because I the work of the chapters on the local level and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES highlights the variety of programs and opportu- was absent due to medically mandated recov- Thursday, August 1, 2013 ery. Had I been present, I would have voted nities for service that make the DAR relevant ‘‘aye’’ on final passage of the bill (rollcall No. in today’s society. Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 426). Through the years, Lynn has been an avid ask the House of Representatives to join me On rollcall No. 353 on final passage of H.R. supporter of the National Society Children of in congratulating the National Black Data 850, I would have voted ‘‘aye’’ on final pas- the American Revolution, having served as Processing Associates (BDPA) on its 35th an- sage of the bill. Senior Society Treasurer and President, Sen- niversary of service to the residents of the Dis- f ior State Registrar, First Vice President, and trict of Columbia and, the national capital re- President and Senior National Vice President gion and its 45 active chapters across the CONGRATULATING LYNN FORNEY of the South Central Division. United States. YOUNG ON HER ELECTION AS Lynn received a B.S. degree from the Uni- Founded in May 1975 by Earl Pace and the PRESIDENT GENERAL OF THE versity of Houston, worked as a Legal Sec- late David Wimberly, BDPA was formed out of DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN retary and Paralegal for seventeen years, was a concern shared by both men that minorities REVOLUTION a law firm administrator and bookkeeper for were not adequately represented in the infor- three years, and currently serves as the book- mation technology industry. The first BDPA HON. JOHN ABNEY CULBERSON keeper for the family cattle ranch. chapter was organized in Philadelphia, PA in A pillar of her church and community, Lynn OF TEXAS 1977. A year later, the second chapter was or- served the Presbyterian Church as an Elder, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ganized in Washington, D.C., and shortly Lay Minister and Clerk of the Session. She Thursday, August 1, 2013 thereafter, the third chapter was organized in has served on the Steering Committees of Cleveland, OH. In 1979, BDPA was restruc- Mr. CULBERSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today both the DAR Houston Fisher House and tured as a national organization. to congratulate Lynn Forney Young on her Homes for Our Troops. She was named one As the oldest and largest African American election as President General of the Daugh- of the Outstanding Young Women of Mont- information technology (IT) organization, com- ters of the American Revolution. Lynn, a fourth gomery County, Texas and in 2007 received prised of over 2,000 African-American IT pro- generation DAR member, joined the Tejas the Inspire Women Outstanding Community fessionals as well as, science, technology, en- Chapter in Texas in 1977 as a Junior member Leader Award. Married to Steve Young, she is gineering and math (STEM) college students, and throughout her thirty-six years of contin- the mother of one DAR daughter and one son BDPA’s vision is to be a powerful advocate for uous membership has distinguished herself at and the loving grandmother of two grandsons. every level of service in the National Society. Lynn’s devotion to DAR and unwavering their stakeholders’ interests within the global, She served her chapter in seven offices in- commitment to its ideals and mission are evi- technology industry. Its mission is to be a cluding Chapter Regent and in thirteen com- denced by her many years of service. Her ex- global member-focused technology organiza- mittee chairmanships. In addition to holding perience, keen sense of business, proven tion that delivers programs and services for nine state chairmanships in the Texas State leadership abilities and vision, together with the professional well-being of its stakeholders. Society, she served as State Parliamentarian, her beautiful style and grace, will certainly BPDA continues to promote professional State Recording Secretary, State Chaplain, help to strengthen the organization and ensure growth and technical development for the State Vice Regent, and State Regent. She that it will continue to grow and prosper. young people and those entering into informa- was appointed to six National Vice Chairman- Please join me and the Texas Daughters of tion and communication technology (ICT) in ships, has held three National Chairmanships the American Revolution as we congratulate academia and corporate America. We also ap- including Americanism, Printing and Publica- Lynn Forney Young on her recent election as preciate BDPA and its 45 chapters for con- tions, and State Regents’ Dinners, and has the first DAR President General from the great tinuing to provide ICT opportunities for STEM served on the national Investment and Per- state of Texas. students and professionals. sonnel Committees. She attended the Volun- f Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Represent- atives to join me in celebrating the 35th anni- teer Field Genealogy Course, served as a SUPPORTING H.R. 2009, ‘‘KEEP THE DAR Museum Correspondent Docent, and versary of the National Black Data Processing IRS OFF YOUR HEALTH CARE Associates, in congratulating them on their currently serves as a VAVS Deputy Rep- ACT’’ resentative. outstanding accomplishments and commitment Lynn has attended every Continental Con- to the residents of the District of Columbia and gress since 1980, serving as a Congressional HON. KENNY MARCHANT around the country, and in welcoming those page for eight years and on three Congres- OF TEXAS attending the BDPA Annual National Tech- sional Committees. Honored by the Texas IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nology Conference and Career Fair titled ‘‘Di- Daughters as their State Outstanding Junior Thursday, August 1, 2013 verse Opportunities In The Age of Conver- Member, State Outstanding Chapter Regent, Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today gence by Bringing Jobs Back to D.C.,’’ on Au- and State Outstanding Conference Page, she to encourage my colleagues to join me in sup- gust 14–17, 2013, at the Washington Hilton is the only member in the state to be so rec- porting the ‘‘Keep the IRS Off Your Health Hotel. ognized. She holds membership in the Execu- Care Act.’’ This bill authored by my friend, Dr. tive Club, National Officers’ Club, State Re- PRICE, will prohibit the IRS from implementing f gents’ and State Vice Regents’ Clubs, Na- any provisions of the President’s health care INTRODUCTION OF THE EQUAL tional Chairmen’s and National Vice Chair- law. RIGHTS AMENDMENT men’s Associations, Outstanding Junior Club, The IRS is an agency plagued by a mul- Heritage Club, 1890 Giving Circle, and Found- titude of scandals and significant misuses of ers’ Club. She has served on the Advisory taxpayer funds. The IRS is probably the worst HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY Boards of Crossnore School and Kate Duncan government agency that we would want to OF NEW YORK Smith DAR School as well as on the have involved with Americans health care. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tamassee DAR School Regents’ Council. The IRS cannot fulfill its current core mis- Each year during Lynn’s term as State Re- sions. With this in mind, we should not allow Thursday, August 1, 2013 gent, Texas recorded a net gain in member- them to hire thousands of new employees to Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. ship. Additionally, she encouraged, and Texas oversee our health care. The IRS cannot even Mr. Speaker, it has been forty-one years since

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Congress passed the Equal Rights Amend- MENG, GWEN MOORE, GRACE NAPOLITANO, missed rollcall votes No. 411, on the Pompeo ment (also known as the Women’s Equality WILLIAM PASCRELL, EDWARD PERLMUTTER, amendment, and No. 412, on the Amash Amendment). This historic amendment was in- CHELLIE PINGREE, MICHAEL QUIGLEY, CHARLES amendment. Had I been present, I would have tended to affirm in our United States Constitu- RANGEL, RAUL RUIZ, TIMOTHY RYAN, LINDA voted ‘‘yea’’ on the Pompeo amendment, and tion fundamental equality based on sex in all SA´NCHEZ, SCOTT DAVIS, TERRI SEWELL, CAROL ‘‘nay’’ on the Amash amendment. areas of society. SHEA-POTTER, BRAD SHERMAN, LOUISE f In 1972, Congress passed the ERA with a SLAUGHTER, BENNIE THOMPSON, DINA TITUS, measure that it had to be ratified by the nec- PAUL TONKO, NIKI TSONGAS, CHRISTOPHER VAN ENERGY CONSUMERS RELIEF ACT essary number of states (38) within 7 years. HOLLEN, NYDIA VELA´ZQUEZ, MAXINE WATERS, OF 2013 MELVIN WATT, HENRY WAXMAN, PETER WELCH, Though this deadline was extended, it was SPEECH OF only for 10 short years. With this narrow time and FREDERICA WILSON. I urge my fellow limit, the ERA was unfortunately just three Members of Congress to join in support. HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN states shy of full ratification when the deadline f OF MARYLAND passed in 1982. Other constitutional amend- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES REUNIFICATION ON THE ISLAND ments were given much wider deadlines for OF CYPRUS Wednesday, July 31, 2013 ratification. One example is the 27th amend- The House in Committee of the Whole ment, concerning Congressional pay raises, HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON House on the state of the Union had under which was accepted after a 203 year ratifica- consideration the bill (H.R. 1582) to protect OF TEXAS tion period. consumers by prohibiting the Administrator This Congress I intend to finally add the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the Environmental Protection Agency word ‘‘women’’ to the constitution. It is time for Thursday, August 1, 2013 from promulgating as final certain energy- our nation to understand the necessity of Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. related rules that are estimated to cost more than $1 billion and will cause significant ad- equality for women based on the way it has Mr. Speaker, I rise today to encourage re- been deprived of them. While we have made verse effects to the economy, with Ms. ROS- newed efforts to bring about reunification on LEHTINEN in the chair. cracks in the glass ceiling many times before, the island of Cyprus. Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Madam Chair, I rise in we have yet to shatter it. I believe that this In 2004, the inhabitants of the island partici- amendment provides that recognition to pated in a referendum put forward by the strong opposition to this so-called Energy women without taking equality rights away United Nations under Secretary-General Kofi Consumers Relief Act, which would be more from others. Annan. The proposal known as the Annan accurately titled the Blocking Public Health Over the past several decades, legislative Plan foresaw a bi-communal, bi-zonal federa- Protections Act. The best I can say about this efforts have increased women’s rights—but tion based on political equality. Unfortunately, bill is that it is going precisely nowhere—and these strides toward achieving equality are not it was overwhelmingly rejected by Greek Cyp- for good reason. Under this legislation, the Department of En- irreversible. Without the ERA, women have riots in 2004 despite vast support by Turkish often been denied the ability to seek justice Cypriots. Had it been accepted, it would have ergy would be required to waste increasingly when they have experienced discrimination. brought about a resolution to this longstanding limited resources undertaking costly and time- Though certain court decisions, such as the separation of the island and contributed to po- consuming review of certain ‘‘energy-related’’ Supreme Court decision in the Virginia Military litical stability in this region of the world. EPA rules. The term ‘‘energy-related’’ is not Institute case (Virginia v. United States), In 2008, the Turkish Cypriot and Greek Cyp- defined, and no time limit is given for comple- helped to clarify that gender cannot be used to riot leaders reaffirmed their commitment to a tion of DoE’s duplicative analysis. keep women from achieving social, legal and bi-zonal, bi-communal federation with political As a result, H.R. 1582 would have the prac- economic gains, important decisions like this equality as defined by relevant Security Coun- tical—and intended— effect of blocking or in- can also be overturned. In addition, laws can cil resolutions. These talks proceeded through definitely delaying important public health pro- still perpetuate gender classifications that keep May 2012, often being guided by former tections, even if the Secretary of Energy never women from achieving their full potential. Pas- United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki- exercises his authority to overturn the EPA— sage of the ERA would provide a Constitu- moon. The framework included a federal gov- protections like the Mercury and Air Toxic tional affirmation of the Supreme Court deci- ernment with a single international personality Standards, which will reduce mercury and sion. as well as a Turkish Cypriot constituent state other harmful toxins from power plants; or the Our democracy rests on the principle of ‘‘lib- and a Greek Cypriot constituent state, both of vehicle tailpipe standards, which, ironically, erty and justice for all.’’ We need the ERA to equal status. Unfortunately, this process has are already saving consumers money at the ensure that this concept applies equally to all. been put on hold for more than a year, as Cy- pump. I am pleased to introduce this bill with nine- prus has dealt with serious economic crises Madam Chair, Americans expect their gov- ty-three of my bipartisan colleagues, Rep- and political reforms. ernment to ensure that their air is healthy and resentatives CYNTHIA LUMMIS, RODNEY The time has come for both sides to resume their water is clean. H.R. 1582 is poorly draft- FRELINGHUYSEN, JERROLD NADLER, KAREN this process and seek long-term solutions that ed, ill-conceived legislation that would take us BASS, JOYCE BEATTY, XAVIER BECERRA, SAN- will bring peace and prosperity to the island. in precisely the opposite direction. FORD BISHOP, TIMOTHY BISHOP, EARL BLU- On July 28, Turkish Cypriots successfully I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote. MENAUER, CORRINE BROWN, G.K. BUTTERFIELD, completed elections, advancing the cause of f LOIS CAPPS, MICHAEL CAPUANO, TONY democracy on the island. I congratulate the ENCOURAGING PEACE AND REUNI- CA´RDENAS, KATHY CASTOR, DAVID CICILLINE, Turkish Cypriots for holding free and fair elec- FICATION ON THE KOREAN PE- YVETTE CLARKE, WM. LACY CLAY, JAMES CLY- tions, and wish them well as they endeavor to NINSULA BURN, STEVE COHEN, JAMES COOPER, JAMES form a new government. But a broader solu- COSTA, JOSEPH COURTNEY, JOSEPH CROWLEY, tion, involving the participation of both sides of HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN ELIJAH CUMMINGS, DANIEL DAVIS, SUSAN DAVIS, the island, is essential to Cyprus’s long-term OF MARYLAND PETER DEFAZIO, DIANA DEGETTE, CHARLIE success. It is my strong hope that economic IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DENT, JOHN DINGELL, TAMMY DUCKWORTH, conditions have stabilized sufficiently on the KEITH ELLISON, SAM FARR, CHAKA FATTAH, island to allow this process to move forward. Thursday, August 1, 2013 WILLIAM FOSTER, MARCIA FUDGE, TUSLI The United States should do all it can to sup- Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, as a co- GABBARD, JOHN GARAMENDI, ALAN GRAYSON, port this process. sponsor of H. Con. Res. 41, a bill encouraging AL GREEN, RAUL GRIJALVA, MICHELLE LUJAN f peace and reunification on the Korean Penin- ´ GRISHAM, LOUIS GUTIERREZ, BRIAN HIGGINS, PERSONAL EXPLANATION sula, I rise to encourage my colleagues to join JAMES HIMES, RUBE´N HINOJOSA, STEVE ISRAEL, me in support of the bill. SHEILA JACKSON LEE, HAKEEM JEFFRIES, EDDIE HON. JOYCE BEATTY This month, hundreds of Korean War vet- BERNICE JOHNSON, HENRY ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, erans will gather in the nation’s capital to com- OF OHIO MARCY KAPTUR, WILLIAM KEATING, JOSEPH memorate the 60th anniversary of the Korean IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES KENNEDY, DANIEL KILDEE, BARBARA LEE, SAND- War Armistice. In recognition of their service ER LEVIN, JOHN LEWIS, DAVID LOESBACK, ZOE Thursday, August 1, 2013 and for those who continue to serve on the LOFGREN, STEPHEN LYNCH, BETTY MCCOLLUM, Mrs. BEATTY. Mr. Speaker, on Wednesday, peninsula to this day, we pause to express our JAMES MCDERMOTT, JAMES MCGOVERN, GRACE July 24, 2013, due to unforeseen illness, I appreciation and support.

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HIGHLIGHTS See Re´sume´ of Congressional Activity. Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 22, Adjournment Resolution. Senate from further consideration of H.R. 1344, to amend Chamber Action title 49, United States Code, to direct the Assistant Routine Proceedings, pages S6141–S6263 Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Se- Measures Introduced: Seventy bills and eight reso- curity Administration) to provide expedited air pas- lutions were introduced, as follows: S. 1417–1486, S. senger screening to severely injured or disabled Res. 212–217, and S. Con. Res. 22–23. members of the Armed Forces and severely injured Pages S6206–09 or disabled veterans, and the bill was then passed, after agreeing to the following amendment proposed Measures Reported: thereto: Page S6257 S. 1429, making appropriations for the Depart- Reid (for Pryor) Amendment No. 1848, in the na- ment of Defense for the fiscal year ending September ture of a substitute. Pages S6257–58 30, 2014. (S. Rept. No. 113–85) Pipeline Safety Regulatory Documents: Com- S. 933, to amend title I of the Omnibus Crime mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to extend the was discharged from further consideration of H.R. authorization of the Bulletproof Vest Partnership 2576, to amend title 49, United States Code, to Grant Program through fiscal year 2018. Page S6204 modify requirements relating to the availability of Measures Passed: pipeline safety regulatory documents, and the bill Commending David J. Schiappa: Senate agreed was then passed. Page S6258 to S. Res. 212, commending David J. Schiappa. Korean Peninsula Peace and Reunification: Sen- Pages S6142–43 ate agreed to H. Con. Res. 41, encouraging peace Adjournment Resolution: Senate agreed to S. and reunification on the Korean Peninsula. Con. Res. 22, providing for a conditional adjourn- Page S6258 ment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of Northern Mariana Islands: Senate passed S. 256, the House of Representatives. Page S6162 to amend Public Law 93–435 with respect to the Northern Mariana Islands, providing parity with Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act: Senate Guam, the Virgin Islands, and American Samoa, passed H.R. 267, to improve hydropower. Page S6257 after agreeing to the committee amendment. Bureau of Reclamation Small Conduit Hydro- Page S6258 power Development and Rural Jobs Act: Senate Specialist Christopher Scott Post Office Build- passed H.R. 678, to authorize all Bureau of Rec- ing: Senate passed S. 233, to designate the facility lamation conduit facilities for hydropower develop- of the United States Postal Service located at 815 ment under Federal Reclamation law. Page S6257 County Road 23 in Tyrone, New York, as the ‘‘Spe- FOR VETS Act: Senate passed H.R. 1171, to cialist Christopher Scott Post Office Building’’. amend title 40, United States Code, to improve vet- Pages S6258–59 erans service organizations access to Federal surplus Staff Sergeant Nicholas J. Reid Post Office personal property. Page S6257 Building: Senate passed S. 668, to designate the fa- Helping Heroes Fly Act: Committee on Com- cility of the United States Postal Service located at merce, Science, and Transportation was discharged 14 Main Street in Brockport, New York, as the D814

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Page S6259 ed by Public Law 110–315, appointed the following Thaddeus Stevens Post Office: Senate passed S. individuals to the Advisory Committee on Student 885, to designate the facility of the United States Financial Assistance: Michael Poliakoff of Virginia, Postal Service located at 35 Park Street in Danville, vice David Gruen and Andrew Gillen of Washington Vermont, as the ‘‘Thaddeus Stevens Post Office’’. DC, vice William Luckey. Page S6260 Page S6259 Farm Bill Conferees: Chair appointed the following First Lieutenant Alvin Chester Cockrell, Jr. Post conferees to H.R. 2642, to provide for the reform Office Building: Senate passed S. 1093, to designate and continuation of agricultural and other programs the facility of the United States Postal Service lo- of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year cated at 130 Caldwell Drive in Hazlehurst, Mis- 2018: Senators Stabenow, Leahy, Harkin, Baucus, sissippi, as the ‘‘First Lieutenant Alvin Chester Brown, Klobuchar, Bennet, Cochran, Chambliss, Cockrell, Jr. Post Office Building’’. Page S6259 Roberts, Boozman, and Hoeven. Pages S6259–60 200th August Quarterly Festival: Committee on Authorizing Leadership To Make Appoint- the Judiciary was discharged from further consider- ments—Agreement: A unanimous-consent agree- ation of S. Res. 199, celebrating the 200th August ment was reached providing that, notwithstanding Quarterly Festival taking place from August 18, the upcoming recess or adjournment of the Senate, 2013, through August 25, 2013, in Wilmington, the President of the Senate, the President Pro Tem- Delaware, and the resolution was then agreed to. pore, and the Majority and Minority Leaders be au- Page S6259 thorized to make appointments to commissions, committees, boards, conferences, or interparliamen- Secretary for the Minority of the Senate: Senate tary conferences authorized by law, by concurrent ac- agreed to S. Res. 216, electing Laura C. Dove, of tion of the two Houses, or by order of the Senate. Virginia, as Secretary for the Minority of the Senate. Page S6260 Page S6259 Authority For Committees—Agreement: A unani- American College of Surgeons Days: Senate mous-consent agreement was reached providing that, agreed to S. Res. 217, expressing support for des- notwithstanding the Senate’s recess, committees be ignation of October 6, 2013, through October 10, authorized to report legislative and executive matters 2013, as ‘‘American College of Surgeons Days’’ and on Wednesday, September 4, 2013 from 11 a.m. to recognizing the 100th anniversary of the founding of 1 p.m. Page S6260 the organization. Page S6259 Signing Authority—Agreement: A unanimous- Measures Considered: consent agreement was reached providing that dur- Transportation, Housing and Urban Develop- ing the adjournment or recess of the Senate from ment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act: Thursday, August 1, 2013 through Monday, Sep- By 54 yeas to 43 nays (Vote No. 199), three-fifths tember 9, 2013, Senators Cardin and Levin be au- of those Senators duly chosen and sworn, not having thorized to sign duly enrolled bills or joint resolu- voted in the affirmative, Senate rejected the motion tions. Page S6260 to close further debate on S. 1243, making appro- Pro Forma—Agreement: A unanimous-consent priations for the Departments of Transportation, and agreement was reached providing that the Senate ad- Housing and Urban Development, and related agen- journ, and convene for pro forma sessions only with cies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014. no business conducted on the following dates and Pages S6154–55 times, and that following each pro forma session, Energy Efficiency Bill—Agreement: Senate began Senate adjourn until the next pro forma session: Fri- consideration of the motion to proceed to consider- day, August 2, 2013, at 11:45 a.m.; Tuesday, Au- ation of S. 1392, to promote energy savings in resi- gust 6, 2013, at 10:30 a.m.; Friday, August 9, dential buildings and industry. Pages S6162, S6162–81 2013, at 12 p.m.; Tuesday, August 13, 2013, at 12 A unanimous-consent agreement was reached pro- p.m.; Friday, August 16, 2013, at 12 p.m.; Tuesday, viding that at 11 a.m., on Tuesday, September 10, August 20, 2013, at 11 a.m.; Friday, August 23, 2013, the motion to proceed to consideration of the 2013, at 12 p.m.; Tuesday, August 27, at 9 a.m.;

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Scott Kieff, of Illinois, to be a Member of the of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of United States International Trade Commission for Representatives; and that if the Senate receives such the term expiring June 16, 2020. a message, Senate adjourn until 12 p.m., on Monday, Janet Lorraine LaBreck, of Massachusetts, to be August 12, 2013, for a pro forma session only, with Commissioner of the Rehabilitation Services Admin- no business conducted, pursuant to S. Con. Res. 22, istration, Department of Education. and that following the pro forma session, Senate ad- Mary Jo White, of New York, to be a Member journ until 2 p.m., on Monday, September 9, 2013. of the Securities and Exchange Commission for a Page S6260 term expiring June 5, 2019. Caproni and Broderick Nominations—Agree- Jannette Lake Dates, of Maryland, to be a Member ment: A unanimous-consent-time agreement was of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Pub- reached providing that at 5 p.m., on Monday, Sep- lic Broadcasting for a term expiring January 31, tember 9, 2013, Senate begin consideration of the 2016. nominations of Valerie E. Caproni, of the District of Bruce M. Ramer, of California, to be a Member Columbia, to be United States District Judge for the of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Pub- Southern District of New York, and Vernon S. Brod- lic Broadcasting for a term expiring January 31, erick, of New York, to be United States District 2018. Judge for the Southern District of New York; that Stephen J. Hadley, of the District of Columbia, to there be 30 minutes for debate equally divided in be a Member of the Board of Directors of the United the usual form; that upon the use or yielding back States Institute of Peace for a term of four years. of time, Senate vote, without intervening action or Timothy Hyungrock Haahs, of Pennsylvania, to debate, on confirmation of the nominations in the be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Na- order listed; that no further motions be in order; and tional Institute of Building Sciences for a term ex- Senate then resume legislative session. Page S6260 piring September 7, 2014. John Unsworth, of Massachusetts, to be a Member Nominations Confirmed: Senate confirmed the fol- of the National Council on the Humanities for a lowing nominations: term expiring January 26, 2016. By a unanimous vote of 97 yeas (Vote No. EX. James J. Jones, of the District of Columbia, to be 198), Raymond T. Chen, of Maryland, to be United Assistant Administrator for Toxic Substances of the States Circuit Judge for the Federal Circuit. Environmental Protection Agency. Pages S6147–54, S6261 Catherine M. Russell, of the District of Columbia, By 87 yeas to 10 nays (Vote No. EX. 200), to be Ambassador at Large for Global Women’s Samantha Power, of Massachusetts, to be the Rep- Issues. resentative of the United States of America to the Stuart F. Delery, of the District of Columbia, to United Nations, with the rank and status of Ambas- be an Assistant Attorney General. sador, and the Representative of the United States of Cynthia L. Attwood, of Virginia, to be a Member America in the Security Council of the United Na- of the Occupational Safety and Health Review Com- tions. Pages S6156–61, S6261 mission for a term expiring April 27, 2019. Jeffrey Shell, of California, to be Chairman of the Matthew C. Armstrong, of Illinois, to be a Mem- Broadcasting Board of Governors. ber of the Broadcasting Board of Governors for a Jeffrey Shell, of California, to be a Member of the term expiring August 13, 2015. Broadcasting Board of Governors for a term expiring Harry R. Hoglander, of Massachusetts, to be a August 13, 2015. Member of the National Mediation Board for a term Robert F. Cohen, Jr., of West Virginia, to be a expiring July 1, 2014. Member of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Re- Linda A. Puchala, of Maryland, to be a Member view Commission for a term of six years expiring of the National Mediation Board for a term expiring August 30, 2018. July 1, 2015. Gerald Lyn Early, of Missouri, to be a Member of Dorothy Kosinski, of the District of Columbia, to the National Council on the Humanities for a term be a Member of the National Council on the Hu- expiring January 26, 2018. manities for a term expiring January 26, 2016.

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James Costos, of California, to serve concurrently Sheryl H. Lipman, of Tennessee, to be United and without additional compensation as Ambassador States District Judge for the Western District of to Andorra. Tennessee. Patrick Hubert Gaspard, of New York, to be Am- Gerald Austin McHugh, Jr., of Pennsylvania, to bassador to the Republic of South Africa. be United States District Judge for the Eastern Dis- James C. Swan, of California, to be Ambassador to trict of Pennsylvania. the Democratic Republic of the Congo. M. Douglas Harpool, of Missouri, to be United Kirk W.B. Wagar, of Florida, to be Ambassador States District Judge for the Western District of to the Republic of Singapore. Missouri. Alexa Lange Wesner, of Texas, to be Ambassador Edward G. Smith, of Pennsylvania, to be United to the Republic of Austria. States District Judge for the Eastern District of Dennis V. McGinn, of Maryland, to be an Assist- Pennsylvania. ant Secretary of the Navy. Gary Blankinship, of Texas, to be United States Matthew Winthrop Barzun, of Kentucky, to be Marshal for the Southern District of Texas for the Ambassador to the United Kingdom of Great Brit- term of four years. ain and Northern Ireland. Robert L. Hobbs, of Texas, to be United States John R. Phillips, of the District of Columbia, to Marshal for the Eastern District of Texas for the be Ambassador to the Italian Republic, and to serve term of four years. concurrently and without additional compensation as Amos Rojas, Jr., of Florida, to be United States Ambassador to the Republic of San Marino. Marshal for the Southern District of Florida for the Nicholas Christopher Geale, of Virginia, to be a term of four years. Member of the National Mediation Board for a term Peter C. Tobin, of Ohio, to be United States Mar- expiring July 1, 2016. shal for the Southern District of Ohio for a term of 4 Air Force nominations in the rank of general. four years. 47 Army nominations in the rank of general. J. Christopher Giancarlo, of New Jersey, to be a 7 Coast Guard nominations in the rank of admi- Commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading ral. Commission for the remainder of the term expiring 1 Marine Corps nomination in the rank of general. April 13, 2014. 33 Navy nominations in the rank of admiral. Deborah Lee James, of Virginia, to be Secretary of Routine lists in the Air Force, Army, and Navy. the Air Force. Pages S6253–57, S6261–63 Frank G. Klotz, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary Ellen C. Herbst, of Virginia, to be an Assistant for Nuclear Security. Secretary of Commerce. Christopher A. Hart, of Colorado, to be a Member Ellen C. Herbst, of Virginia, to be Chief Financial of the National Transportation Safety Board for a Officer, Department of Commerce. term expiring December 31, 2017. Margaret Louise Cummisky, of Hawaii, to be an Deborah A.P. Hersman, of Virginia, to be Chair- Assistant Secretary of Commerce. Pages S6257, S6263 man of the National Transportation Safety Board for Samantha Power, of Massachusetts, to be Rep- a term of two years. resentative of the United States of America to the Deborah A.P. Hersman, of Virginia, to be a Mem- Sessions of the General Assembly of the United Na- ber of the National Transportation Safety Board for tions during her tenure of service as Representative a term expiring December 31, 2018. of the United States of America to the United Na- Michael P. O’Rielly, of New York, to be a Mem- tions. Pages S6257, S6261 ber of the Federal Communications Commission for Nominations Received: Senate received the fol- the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2014. lowing nominations: Kathryn D. Sullivan, of Ohio, to be Under Sec- Michelle T. Friedland, of California, to be United retary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere. States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit. Steven Croley, of Michigan, to be General Counsel Nancy L. Moritz, of Kansas, to be United States of the Department of Energy. Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit. Karen Dynan, of Maryland, to be an Assistant John B. Owens, of California, to be United States Secretary of the Treasury. Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit. R. Gil Kerlikowske, of the District of Columbia, Christopher Reid Cooper, of the District of Co- to be Commissioner of Customs, Department of lumbia, to be United States District Judge for the Homeland Security. District of Columbia. John Andrew Koskinen, of the District of Colum- Daniel D. Crabtree, of Kansas, to be United States bia, to be Commissioner of Internal Revenue for the District Judge for the District of Kansas. term expiring November 12, 2017.

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VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:00 Oct 04, 2014 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\RECORD13\RECFILES\D01AU3.REC D01AU3 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE D820 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST August 1, 2013 Clark Crocker, of Washington, Matthew C. Arm- trict of Columbia Circuit, Gregory Howard Woods, strong, of Illinois, and Jeffrey Shell, of California, to to be United States District Judge for the Southern be Chairman, all to be a Member of the Broad- District of New York, Elizabeth A. Wolford, to be casting Board of Governors. United States District Judge for the Western Dis- trict of New York, and Debra M. Brown, to be POW/MIA ACCOUNTING United States District Judge for the Northern Dis- Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- trict of Mississippi. fairs: Subcommittee on Financial and Contracting Also, committee began markup of S. 987, to Oversight concluded a hearing to examine Prisoner maintain the free flow of information to the public of War (POW) and Missing in Action (MIA) ac- by providing conditions for the federally compelled counting, after receiving testimony from Major Gen- disclosure of information by certain persons con- eral Kelly McKeague, Commander, Joint POW/MIA nected with the news media but did not complete Accounting Command, Major General W. Montague action thereon, and will meet again on Thursday, Winfield, USA (Ret.), Deputy Assistant Secretary for September 12, 2013. Prisoner of War/Missing Personnel Affairs, and John A. Goines, III, Chief, Life Sciences Equipment Lab- HUMAN COST OF REGULATORY oratory, Wright-Patterson AFB, all of the Depart- PARALYSIS ment of Defense. Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on Over- sight, Federal Rights and Agency Action concluded BUSINESS MEETING a hearing to examine the human cost of regulatory Committee on the Judiciary: Committee ordered favor- paralysis, after receiving testimony from Rena ably reported the following business items: Steinzor, University of Maryland Carey School of S. 933, to amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Law, Baltimore; Sam Batkins, American Action Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to extend the Forum, and Peg Seminario, AFL–CIO, both of authorization of the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Washington, D.C.; Patrick K. McLaughlin, George Grant Program through fiscal year 2018; and Mason University Mercatus Center, Arlington, Vir- The nominations of Patricia Ann Millett, of Vir- ginia; and Janette E. Fennell, KidsAndCars.org, Bala ginia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Dis- Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. h House of Representatives to 181 noes, Roll No. 432. Consideration of the Chamber Action measure began yesterday, July 31st. Pages H5285–93 Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 78 pub- Rejected the Capps motion to recommit the bill lic bills, 2900–2977; and 9 resolutions, H.J. Res. to the Committee on Energy and Commerce with 55–57; H. Con. Res. 48–50; and H. Res.323–325 instructions to report the same back to the House were introduced. Pages H5341–45 forthwith with an amendment, by a recorded vote of Additional Cosponsors: Pages H5347–49 188 ayes to 221 noes, Roll No. 431. Pages H5291–92 Reports Filed: There were no reports filed today. Agreed to: Woodall amendment (No. 4 printed in part B of Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he H. Rept. 113–174) that requires EPA to make pub- appointed Representative Huizenga to act as Speaker licly available all data and documents relied upon by pro tempore for today. Page H5265 the Agency to develop estimates under the bill and Recess: The House recessed at 10:55 a.m. and re- Pages H5285–86 convened at 12 noon. Page H5271 Murphy (PA) amendment (No. 6 printed in part Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013: The House B of H. Rept. 113–174) that prohibits the EPA passed H.R. 1582, to protect consumers by prohib- from using the ‘‘social cost of carbon’’ valuation af- iting the Administrator of the Environmental Pro- fected by this bill (by a recorded vote of 234 ayes tection Agency from promulgating as final certain to 178 noes, Roll No. 430). Pages H5286–88, H5290–91 energy-related rules that are estimated to cost more Rejected: than $1 billion and will cause significant adverse ef- Waxman amendment (No. 1 printed in part B of fects to the economy, by a recorded vote of 232 ayes H. Rept. 113–174) that was debated on July 31st

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Rept. 113–174) that was debated on July 31st tion of what constitutes a ‘‘major rule’’ to include that sought to prevent section 2 of the bill from ap- any interim final rule issued by the Environmental plying to rules related to protecting air and water Protection Agency (EPA) that would have a signifi- quality (by a recorded vote of 182 ayes to 224 noes, cant impact on a substantial amount of agricultural Roll No. 429). Pages H5289–90 entities (as determined by the Secretary of Agri- H. Res. 315, the rule providing for consideration culture); Pages H5319–20 of the bills (H.R. 2218) and (H.R. 1582) was agreed Sessions amendment (No. 5 printed in part B of to on Wednesday, July 24th. H. Rept. 113–187) that requires the agency submit- Recess: The House recessed at 2:21 p.m. and recon- ting the report on a proposed Federal rule to include an assessment, as part of the cost-benefit analysis vened at 2:35 p.m. Page H5288 submitted to the Comptroller General and each Suspension—Proceedings Resumed: The House House of Congress, of anticipated jobs gained or lost agreed to suspend the rules and pass the following as a result of implementation, and to specify whether measure which was debated yesterday, July 31st: those jobs will come from the public or private sec- Vietnam Human Rights Act of 2013: H.R. tor; Pages H5322–24 1897, amended, to promote freedom and democracy McKinley amendment (No. 9 printed in part B of in Vietnam, by a 2⁄3 yea-and-nay vote of 405 yeas H. Rept. 113–187) that reduces the annual effect on to 3 nays, Roll No. 435. Pages H5295–96 the economy of the term ‘‘major rule’’ from $100 Stop Government Abuse Act: The House passed million or more to $50 million or more; and H.R. 2879, to provide limitations on bonuses for Pages H5328–29 Federal employees during sequestration, to provide Webster amendment (No. 11 printed in part B of for investigative leave requirements for members of H. Rept. 113–187) that prevents Federal agencies the Senior Executive Service, and to establish certain from implementing significant policy changes with- procedures for conducting in-person or telephonic out appropriate congressional review. Brings admin- interactions by Executive branch employees with in- istrative rules having an economic impact of $100 dividuals, by a yea-and-nay vote of 239 yeas to 176 million or more as scored by the Office of Manage- ment and Budget before Congress for a vote. nays, Roll No. 436. Pages H5276–85, H5296–H5306 Pages H5329–30 H. Res. 322, the rule providing for consideration Proceedings Postponed: of the bills (H.R. 367), (H.R. 2009) and (H.R. Scalise amendment (No. 1 printed in part B of H. 2879), was agreed to by a yea-and-nay vote of 223 Rept. 113–187) that seeks to require the Adminis- yeas to 189 nays, Roll No. 434, after the previous tration to receive approval from Congress before im- question was ordered by a yea-and-nay vote of 222 plementing a carbon tax; Pages H5317–19 yeas to 191 nays, Roll No. 433. Smith (MO) amendment (No. 3 printed in part B Pages H5276–85, H5293–94 of H. Rept. 113–187) that seeks to require congres- Pursuant to section 9 of the rule, the following sional approval for all rules under the authority of bills are laid on the table: H.R. 1541, H.R. 2579, the Affordable Care Act; Pages H5320–21 and H.R. 2711. Page H5306 Latham amendment (No. 4 printed in part B of Regulations From the Executive in Need of H. Rept. 113–187) that seeks to clarify that the re- Scrutiny Act of 2013: The House began consider- port required to be submitted to Congress by Fed- ation of H.R. 367, to amend chapter 8 of title 5, eral agencies promulgating a rule under the Act United States Code, to provide that major rules of must include a list of any other related regulatory the executive branch shall have no force or effect un- actions taken by or that will be taken by any other less a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law. Federal agency with authority to implement the Consideration of the measure is expected to continue same statutory provision or regulatory objective; tomorrow, August 2nd. Pages H5306–32 Pages H5321–22 Pursuant to the rule, the amendment in the na- Nadler amendment (No. 6 printed in part B of H. ture of a substitute recommended by the Committee Rept. 113–187) that seeks to exempt from the bill’s on the Judiciary now printed in the bill, modified congressional approval requirement any rule per- by the amendment printed in part A of H. Rept. taining to nuclear reactor safety standards in order to 113–187, shall be considered as an original bill for prevent nuclear meltdowns like the one in

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Wetlands Conservation Extension Act of 2013’’; H.R. Joint Meetings 2798, to amend Public Law 106–206 to direct the Sec- No joint committee meetings were held. retary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to f require annual permits and assess annual fees for commer- cial filming activities on Federal land for film crews of COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR FRIDAY, 5 persons or fewer; and H.R. 2799, the ‘‘Sportsmen’s AUGUST 2, 2013 Heritage and Recreational Enhancement Act’’, 9:30 a.m., (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) 1334 Longworth. Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Sub- Senate committee on National Security; and Committee on Nat- No meetings/hearings scheduled. ural Resources’ Subcommittee on Public Lands and Envi- House ronmental Regulation, joint hearing entitled ‘‘Missing Weapons at the National Park Service: Mismanagement Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Energy and Lack of Accountability’’, 9 a.m., 2154 Rayburn. and Mineral Resources, hearing on H.R. 2824, the ‘‘Pre- Subcommittee on Government Operations hearing en- venting Government Waste and Protecting Coal Mining titled ‘‘Examining the Skyrocketing Problem of Identity Jobs in America Act’’, 9 a.m., 1324 Longworth. Theft Related Tax Fraud at the IRS’’, 9 a.m., 2247 Ray- Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans and Insu- burn. lar Affairs, hearing on H.R. 2208, the ‘‘North American

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Re´sume´ of Congressional Activity

FIRST SESSION OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRTEENTH CONGRESS The first table gives a comprehensive re´sume´ of all legislative business transacted by the Senate and House. The second table accounts for all nominations submitted to the Senate by the President for Senate confirmation.

DATA ON LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY DISPOSITION OF EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS January 3 through July 31, 2013 January 3 through July 31, 2013

Senate House Total Civilian nominations, totaling 314, disposed of as follows: Days in session ...... 94 100 . . Confirmed ...... 78 ′ ′ Time in session ...... 669 hrs., 22 486 hrs., 34 .. Unconfirmed ...... 231 Congressional Record: Withdrawn ...... 5 Pages of proceedings ...... 6,140 5,263 . . Extensions of Remarks ...... 1,179 . . Public bills enacted into law ...... 4 18 22 Other Civilian nominations, totaling 1,000, disposed of as follows: Private bills enacted into law ...... Confirmed ...... 9 Bills in conference ...... Unconfirmed ...... 991 Measures passed, total ...... 212 210 422 Senate bills ...... 31 4 . . House bills ...... 23 121 . . Air Force nominations, totaling 5,222, disposed of as follows: Senate joint resolutions ...... Confirmed ...... 816 House joint resolutions ...... Unconfirmed ...... 4,406 Senate concurrent resolutions ...... 11 9 . . House concurrent resolutions ...... 9 12 . . Army nominations, totaling 5,329, disposed of as follows: Simple resolutions ...... 138 64 . . Measures reported, total ...... 122 182 304 Confirmed ...... 3,698 Senate bills ...... 83 . . . . Unconfirmed ...... 1,631 House bills ...... 7 140 . . Senate joint resolutions ...... 1 . . . . Navy nominations, totaling 3,171, disposed of as follows: House joint resolutions ...... Senate concurrent resolutions ...... 1 . . . . Confirmed ...... 1,572 House concurrent resolutions ...... 4 . . Unconfirmed ...... 1,598 Simple resolutions ...... 30 38 . . Withdrawn ...... 1 Special reports ...... 12 5 . . Conference reports ...... Marine Corps nominations, totaling 762, disposed of as follows: Measures pending on calendar ...... 114 48 . . Confirmed ...... 760 Measures introduced, total ...... 1,668 3,322 4,990 Unconfirmed ...... 2 Bills ...... 1,416 2,899 .. Joint resolutions ...... 20 54 . . Concurrent resolutions ...... 21 47 . . Summary Simple resolutions ...... 211 322 . . Quorum calls ...... 2 1 . . Total nominations carried over from the First Session ...... 0 Yea-and-nay votes ...... 197 177 . . Total nominations received this Session ...... 15,798 Recorded votes ...... 249 . . Total confirmed ...... 6,933 Bills vetoed ...... Total unconfirmed ...... 8,859 Vetoes overridden ...... Total withdrawn ...... 6 Total returned to the White House ...... 0

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 11:45 a.m., Friday, August 2 9 a.m., Friday, August 2

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Friday: Senate will meet in a pro forma Program for Friday: Complete consideration of H.R. session, unless the Senate receives a message that the 367—Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scru- House of Representatives has agreed to S. Con. Res. 22, tiny Act of 2013. Consideration of H.R. 2009—Keep the Adjournment Resolution. IRS Off Your Health Care Act of 2013 (Subject to a Rule).

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Faleomavaega, Eni F.H., American Samoa, E1194 Moore, Gwen, Wisc., E1193 Gabbard, Tulsi, Hawaii, E1192 Moran, James P., Va., E1186 Beatty, Joyce, Ohio, E1184, E1203 Graves, Sam, Mo., E1189 Noem, Kristi L., S.D., E1201 Bishop, Sanford D., Jr., Ga., E1199 Grayson, Alan, Fla., E1190 Norton, Eleanor Holmes, D.C., E1202 Bishop, Timothy H., N.Y., E1201 Green, Gene, Tex., E1183, E1185, E1200 Nunes, Devin, Calif., E1190 Blumenauer, Earl, Ore., E1186, E1201 Hanna, Richard L., N.Y., E1193 Brady, Kevin, Tex., E1200 Higgins, Brian, N.Y., E1181, E1182, E1183 Poe, Ted, Tex., E1193 Brady, Robert A., Pa., E1192 Honda, Michael M., Calif., E1201 Polis, Jared, Colo., E1191, E1194 Buchanan, Vern, Fla.,E1188 Horsford, Steven A., Nev., E1202 Reichert, David G., Wash., E1198 Butterfield, G.K., N.C., E1186 Issa, Darrell E., Calif., E1184 Runyan, Jon, N.J., E1183 Chu, Judy, Calif., E1186 Johnson, Eddie Bernice, Tex., E1203 Schneider, Bradley S., Ill., E1181, E1182 Clarke, Yvette D., N.Y., E1185 Kildee, Daniel T., Mich., E1181 Slaughter, Louise McIntosh, N.Y., E1188 Clyburn, James E., S.C., E1188 Lee, Barbara, Calif., E1181 Smith, Adam, Wash., E1189, E1200 Coffman, Mike, Colo., E1193 Lipinski, Daniel, Ill., E1182 Smith, Jason T., Mo., E1189 Conyers, John, Jr., Mich., E1185, E1189, E1198 Long, Billy, Mo., E1193 Terry, Lee, Nebr., E1190 Culberson, John Abney, Tex., E1202 Lujan Grisham, Michelle, N.M., E1187 Davis, Danny K., Ill., E1191, E1199 McCarthy, Carolyn, N.Y., E1189 Van Hollen, Chris, Md., E1203, E1203 DeLauro, Rosa L., Conn., E1195 McCollum, Betty, Minn., E1190 Wasserman Schultz, Debbie, Fla., E1198 Denham, Jeff, Calif., E1194 Maloney, Carolyn B., N.Y., E1200, E1202 Webster, Daniel, Fla., E1200 Deutch, Theodore E., Fla., E1199 Marchant, Kenny, Tex., E1202 Wolf, Frank R., Va., E1190 Eshoo, Anna G., Calif., E1181 Miller, George, Calif., E1184 Yoder, Kevin, Kans., E1184

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