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The Senate met at 10 a.m. and was SMALL BUSINESS JOBS AND TAX taxes for firms that invest in new called to order by the Honorable RICH- RELIEF ACT—MOTION TO PROCEED equipment, allowing more than 2 mil- ARD BLUMENTHAL, a Senator from the Mr. REID. Mr. President, I move to lion businesses to grow faster. State of Connecticut. proceed to Calendar No. 341, S. 2237. These two proposals will create al- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- most 1 million new jobs, and econo- PRAYER pore. The clerk will report. mists from across the political spec- The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- The legislative clerk read as follows: trum agree this is the most effective fered the following prayer: Motion to proceed to Calendar No. 341, S. and efficient way to give the economy Let us pray. 2237, a bill to provide a temporary income a badly needed boost. If my Republican Eternal God, the world and all that is tax credit for increased payroll and extend colleagues want their record to match in it belong to You. You built our bonus depreciation for an additional year, their rhetoric, they will end their fili- Earth on the deep waters and laid its and for other purposes. buster of this worthy measure, and foundations in the ocean depths. Great SCHEDULE they will vote to support the real job and marvelous are Your works. Give Mr. REID. Mr. President, the next creators. Your Senators this day Your hand of hour will be equally divided between Unfortunately, while Republicans mercy so that they will feel Your peace Democrats and Republicans. The ma- agree we should cut taxes, their ap- and be guided by Your wisdom. Remind jority will control the first half and the proach is completely different from them that their value comes not only Republicans will control the final half. ours. Congressional Republicans want in actions in the work arena but also in At 11:30 the Senate will proceed to to lavish huge across-the-board tax reflection and meditation and prayer executive session to consider the nomi- cuts on billionaire hedge fund man- when they are not on Capitol Hill. Keep nation of John Fowkles to be U.S. Dis- agers and mega-rich celebrities such as them close to You and constantly trict Judge for the Western District of Donald Trump. aware of Your abiding spirit in their Tennessee. At noon there will be a roll- Unlike our proposal, the Republican lives. As they make time for quiet de- call vote on the confirmation of that plan, which passed the House of Rep- liberation and circumspection, may nomination. resentatives, would not do a thing to they grow in the assurance of Your The Senate will recess from 12:30 encourage hiring. More than 99 percent power. until 2:15 p.m. to allow for our weekly of businesses in America would qualify We pray in Your sacred Name. Amen. caucus meetings. for this extravagant tax break—even if f At approximately 2:25 p.m., there will they didn’t create a single new job or be a cloture vote on the motion to pro- raise wages for one solitary employee. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ceed to S. 2237, which is the Small In fact, fabulously rich so-called small The Honorable RICHARD BLUMENTHAL Business Jobs and Tax Relief Act. business owners such as Kim led the Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: MEASURE PLACED ON CALENDAR—S. 3364 Kardashian and Paris Hilton could I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the Mr. REID. Mr. President, I under- qualify for these wasteful giveaways. United States of America, and to the Repub- stand that S. 3364 is at the desk and is Even though three-quarters of Ameri- lic for which it stands, one nation under God, due for a second reading. cans oppose more tax breaks for the indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- wealthiest few, nearly half of the bene- f jority leader is correct. fits of this $46 billion Republican pro- APPOINTMENT OF ACTING The clerk will report the bill by title posal would go to millionaires and bil- PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE for the second time. lionaires. Mr. President, we Democrats want to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 3364) to provide an incentive for cut taxes for small businesses, but the clerk will please read a communication Republican alternative that passed the to the Senate from the President pro businesses to bring jobs back to America. Mr. REID. Mr. President, I object to House of Representatives is simply the tempore (Mr. INOUYE). wrong way to do it. The legislative clerk read the fol- any further proceedings with respect to lowing letter: this bill at this time. RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY LEADER The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- U.S. SENATE, The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, pore. Objection having been heard, the pore. The minority leader is recog- Washington, DC, July 10, 2012. bill will be placed on the calendar. nized. To the Senate: SMALL BUSINESS TAX CUTS THE ECONOMY Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, Mr. REID. Mr. President, my Repub- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, last of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby lican colleagues talk a good game on Friday morning the American people appoint the Honorable RICHARD BLUMENTHAL, a Senator from the State of taxes, but Democrats’ record of cutting woke up to the news that the economy Connecticut, to perform the duties of the taxes for small businesses speaks loud- is on life support. The first response of Chair. er than Republican rhetoric. the President of the United States was DANIEL K. INOUYE, Since President Obama took office, that we are headed in the right direc- President pro tempore. taxes have been cut for small busi- tion. Mr. BLUMENTHAL thereupon as- nesses 18 times. Today he will advance Let’s just think about that for a sec- sumed the chair as Acting President a plan to cut taxes for small firms for ond. The President’s first reaction to pro tempore. the 19th time in just 31⁄2 years. the news that more Americans signed f The Small Business Jobs and Tax Re- up for disability last month than got lief Act would put money back into the jobs was to flash a thumbs up and head RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY coffers of true job creators. Under our back to the campaign trail, just like LEADER plan business owners who hire new his first reaction to a question about The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- workers or give raises to current em- the economy at a recent White House pore. The majority leader is recog- ployees would get a 10-percent tax press conference was to say that the nized. credit. Our legislation would also cut private sector is doing just fine.

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Washington has done to change the subject. year hasn’t been creating jobs; it has enough damage to the economy al- For 31⁄2 years, this White House has been saving his own. Let me say that ready. Let’s focus on the kinds of shown an utter lack of imagination again. The top priority of the President progrowth jobs proposals the Repub- when it comes to jobs and the econ- hasn’t been creating jobs for anybody lican-led House has already passed. omy. If the solution doesn’t involve else; it has been saving his own job. His And above all, let’s do no harm. It is more government, they are not inter- advisers seem to think if they create time to give the private sector and the ested. That is all they have. So yester- enough scapegoats that he will slip by innovators and the workers who drive day the President went back to the in November. it a fighting chance. same well one more time. After 31⁄2 That is why he has spent the past Mr. President, I yield the floor. years of more government, more debt, year trying to convince the public that RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME more spending, more taxes, and more somehow his predecessor is more re- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- regulations, he demanded even more. sponsible for the economic failures of pore. Under the previous order, the 1 Yesterday the President issued an ul- the past 3 ⁄2 years than he is; that all leadership time is reserved. timatum: Raise taxes on about 1 mil- the bailouts and the trillions in bor- ORDER OF BUSINESS lion business owners to fund more gov- rowed money and the government ernment, and I will not raise taxes on takeover of health care and the on- Under the previous order, the fol- the rest of you. That was his consid- slaught of bureaucratic redtape and lowing hour will be equally divided and ered response to this crisis. regulations are somehow irrelevant to controlled between the two leaders or Let’s leave aside for a second the the fact that we are mired in the slow- their designees, with the majority con- complete and total absurdity of raising est economic recovery in modern trolling the first half and the Repub- taxes on job creators in the middle of times; that we are just one more stim- licans controlling the final half. what some are calling the slowest re- ulus away from an economic boom; The Senator from Illinois. covery ever. Leave that aside and ask that the fact that we have had unem- THE ECONOMY yourself a more fundamental question: ployment above 8 percent for 41 Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, it has Whose money is it in the first place? straight months has nothing to do with been 3 years—3 years—since my col- Why should small businesses be put the policies he put in place in his first league from Kentucky who just spoke on the defensive about keeping money 2 years in office; that all these massive announced to America that his highest they have worked for and earned? It pieces of legislation he touted were priority as a Senate leader was to seems as though every day for the past somehow hugely historic yet, at the make sure Barack Obama was a one- 31⁄2 years we have woken up to stories same time, completely unrelated to the term President. That was his highest about waste and abuse in government— joblessness, uncertainty, and decline priority. And since that time, we have whether it was a bankrupt solar com- we have seen almost every day since. seen a record number of Republican pany or the $800,000 party some govern- It is this kind of economic thinking filibusters on the floor of the Senate. ment agency threw for itself or this that leads to the kind of proposal the They have broken all records in terms week’s report that we overspent on un- President announced yesterday, which of efforts to stop even to allow a vote employment benefits by about $14 bil- says a tax hike is harmful to middle-in- on the priorities of the Obama adminis- lion. come earners but somehow meaning- tration. For the Republican leader to As far as I am concerned, there less for the 940,000 business owners who then come to the floor and bemoan the should not even be a debate. The gov- will get slammed by this tax hike, as fact that the President has not done ernment doesn’t need any more money. well as all the other tax hikes the more suggests he believes we are vic- It is the government that should be an- President has in store for them at the tims of political amnesia. And we are swering to us for the tax dollars it has end of this year. not. wasted and misdirected. It is the Presi- The sad truth is the President isn’t We know the President came with a dent who should be on the defensive. just ignoring the economic problems stimulus bill when we were losing He is the one who pledged he would cut we face; he is exacerbating them. He is 800,000 jobs a month. That is what we the deficit in half by the end of his first running us headlong to the cliff that is were losing the month the President term but doubled it instead. He is the fast approaching in January. Frankly, was sworn in. He came with a stimulus one who spent the first 31⁄2 years of his it is hard to imagine a President delib- bill to turn the economy around and to administration shattering spending erately doing all these things he knows give tax breaks to businesses and indi- records. will only make things worse, but that viduals. And we ended up getting three Now he wants us to believe he will di- is where we are. Now it is incumbent Republicans who joined us over the ob- rect new tax revenue toward tackling upon the rest of us to outline a better jection of their leadership. We needed the deficit? Look, yesterday’s an- path. And that is what we support— those three to break the Republican fil- nouncement was many things, but let’s commonsense progrowth policies that ibuster on the President’s effort to get be honest. It wasn’t a plan for deficit liberate the private sector. It starts by the economy moving forward again. reduction, and it sure wasn’t a plan for repealing a health care law that is sti- When it came time for health care re- job creation. First and foremost, it was fling businesses, by ending the sense- form, Senator BAUCUS, chairman of the a distraction. By any standard the less regulations that are crushing busi- Senate Finance Committee, invited the President has a nightmarish economic nesses, by ending the threats of tax Republicans to sit down and construct record. By demanding higher taxes on hikes on businesses that can’t afford a bipartisan bill with us, and they the few, he is trying to direct attention them, and by putting our faith in free walked away—they walked away and from it. enterprise over the dictates of a cen- then started a Republican filibuster Second, it is deeply ideological. The tralized government. In the Obama against any change in health care re- President has already admitted that economy, we need policies that are de- form. Does anyone remember the Re- the last thing we need to do in the mid- signed to create jobs, not destroy publican alternative for health care re- dle of a recession is raise taxes. He them. form? Of course not because there knows that yesterday’s proposal would No one should see an income tax hike wasn’t any. They didn’t have a bill. only make the economy worse. He next year—no one—not families, not They didn’t even have a good idea. knows that. His goal isn’t jobs, it is in- small businesses, no one. We should ex- They were just here to say no and to

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It is sion like the one we are living through million Americans working in this time for us to continue that movement now, not enough Republicans would country building the infrastructure we forward on a bipartisan basis. step up and support that. We faced a need. This is a bill we have been wait- I am asking for somebody to throw Republican filibuster again. ing on for 3 years, and the President open the windows and bring in some So for the Republican leader to come signed it, and I am glad he did. It helps fresh air here in the Senate this after- to the floor and bemoan the fact that Illinois, and it helps the Nation. noon. When we vote on the small busi- certain things have not occurred here SMALL BUSINESS JOBS AND TAX RELIEF ACT ness tax credits to create more jobs is to ignore the reality that he said his Let me also say that we can do more across America, I am asking the Re- highest priority was to make Barack things to help get this economy mov- publicans to join us. This is not about Obama a one-term President, and he ing forward. The first thing I would President Obama, this is about Amer- has demonstrated that with an endless like to see is for the Republicans to end ica, its workers, its families, and our stream of Republican filibusters. their filibuster against the small busi- economy. If there was ever a time when TAX CUTS ness bill we will have before us today. we should come together on a bipar- Now, let’s get down to tax cuts. What What does this bill do? This bill says to tisan basis, it is now. We need to knock President Obama said yesterday was small businesses across America: We down the Republican filibuster, bring this: To every single American, your will give you a tax credit if you will this bill to the floor, and do our very first $250,000 of income—your first create jobs or if you will expand your best to create new jobs and move this $250,000—will continue to receive a payroll—a tax credit—and we will give country forward. good tax break. There will be no in- you a quicker depreciation on those Mr. President, I yield the floor. crease in taxes on the first $250,000 of items of equipment—technology and The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- income. For 98 percent of Americans, capital—that you purchase now. pore. The Senator from Colorado. that is great because they make less This would be a shot in the arm. It is ENERGY TAX CREDIT than $250,000, so they are not going to a recipe every Republican has sworn to Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Presi- see any tax increase by the President’s Grover Norquist they are going to dent, I rise once again to discuss the proposal. But for the 2 percent who stand by come hell or high water—to production tax credit for wind energy, make more than $250,000, the Presi- cut taxes, cut taxes on small busi- and I wish to urge all my colleagues to dent’s suggestion was to go back to the nesses so they will create jobs, give extend it as soon as possible. tax rates, for that money earned over them a break to buy equipment so they I have been coming to the Senate $250,000, go back to the tax rates of the can depreciate it more quickly and cre- floor on an ongoing basis to highlight Clinton years, which was a time of dra- ate more jobs with those who are sup- the tremendous growth of the wind en- matic economic expansion and the last plying them. What is wrong with this ergy industry from Colorado, to Texas, time we in Washington balanced a notion? It is supposed to be the Repub- to Pennsylvania. Today I would like to budget. Now, that is not a radical idea, lican credo: cut taxes, and for small talk about the future of clean energy it is a sensible idea. business. Can’t we agree on that? No. jobs in the great State of Rhode Island. You can’t come to the floor of the We are facing a Republican filibuster If we look around our country, we Senate day after day, week after week on that too. find success stories everywhere, and posing for holy pictures about dealing Well, it is an illustration, in my wind energy is a bright spot for com- with the deficit—my goodness, the def- mind, of an example of a bill that can munities across America that supports icit—and then when we suggest raising move us forward with 1 million new good manufacturing jobs in places such taxes on only 2 percent of the Amer- jobs. Why won’t the Republicans join as the United States and Rhode Island, ican people, say: Oh, that is unaccept- us? Well, because they have said over and this is despite the great recession. able. The only way to reach fiscal sta- and over again that they want this Rhode Island has dedicated itself to bility and deal with the deficit and President to be a one-term President. building a clean energy future, a key debt is to put it all on the table, to They do not want success. They don’t part of which is offshore wind energy. make sure spending and revenue are on want job creation on his watch. They The entire eastern seaboard has mas- the table. And if we can’t touch income want as miserable a record as they can sive offshore wind potential, and Rhode over $250,000 for the top 2 percent of help produce to take into the Novem- Island is one of the first States to Americans, we will never honestly deal ber elections. begin construction on a project off of with the deficit crisis. In fact, one Republican Senator said its coast. If we look at the chart I have The Republican leader came to the 2 weeks ago in the press: I hope the de- here, we can see the potential for job floor and said: Well, last week’s em- fense contractors start laying people creation, and we also see that Rhode ployment numbers were not that en- off with the prospect of spending cuts Island is on track to meet 75 percent of couraging. And I would join him in say- in the future, and the sooner the bet- its energy needs through offshore wind ing I wish they were better too. I am ter. Don’t wait until after the elec- development. not going to say this is where I want to tions; do it now. Rhode Island has been the bene- be, but I will say this: For 28 straight How can he say that when we have to ficiary of a number of companies locat- months—28 straight months—under face these workers and their families? ing themselves there, but one in par- President Obama, we have seen in- We don’t want anyone laid off; we want ticular I wish to call attention to is creases in private sector employment. people to have an opportunity to work TPI Composites. It has been manufac- Jobs are being lost in the public sector. good-paying jobs. turing wind turbine blades at its facili- We know that. They are being lost I think we understand what we face ties in Warren, RI, for years. The deci- back home as State and local govern- today. We have to come together as a sion to move to Warren was a good one ments and others are reducing their nation with solutions that aren’t part for TPI because Rhode Island is known payrolls. That is part of it. It is one of of the Presidential campaign rhetoric. for its manufacturing acumen. And the reasons we haven’t seen a more ful- I served on the Simpson-Bowles Com- good-paying jobs have been the result some growth in employment. That is a mission. I think it was a responsible of TPI’s locating itself in Warren, RI. reality. But private sector job growth way forward. I didn’t agree with all of In fact, I might also mention that has continued for 28 straight months. it, but it was a responsible way to President Obama just paid a visit to a So for the Republican leader to sug- move forward on deficit reduction. But TPI facility in Iowa last month. TPI gest that the President took this news we also put everything on the table in has also opened a facility just across

VerDate Sep 11 2014 13:35 Apr 28, 2017 Jkt 019102 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\TEMP\BR12\S10JY2.000 S10JY2 rmajette on DSK2TPTVN1PROD with BOUND RECORD 10902 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 158, Pt. 8 July 10, 2012 the Rhode Island State line in Fall Mr. REED. Mr. President, I commend could be a huge benefit not only for River, MA. They will also focus on the the Senator from Colorado, Senator ourselves but for our region. development and manufacturing of UDALL, for his leadership on this very Quonset Point is a former naval base wind blades for offshore wind turbines. important issue. I also want to com- which was closed in the 1970s. Fortu- But I want to return to the reason I mend my colleague Senator WHITE- nately, through the work of our prede- am coming to the floor of the Senate HOUSE, who has been extraordinarily ef- cessors, it became the site of sub- on a daily basis. With the looming ex- fective as a national leader on energy marine construction. Now it can also piration of the production tax credit, policy and ocean policy. be the site of the assembly of turbines orders for new wind blades have As Senator UDALL pointed out, we because of our access to the coast, be- dropped and TPI has been forced to cut are at a very critical moment. Nation- cause of the investments we made in its Rhode Island workforce by 15 per- ally, with the support of the wind pro- terms of cranes, because of the invest- cent. In fact, its new facility in Fall duction tax credit, or the PTC, nearly ments we have made in shoring up the River sits empty and idle as new wind 500 facilities across 44 States manufac- docks and the bulkheads. We are posi- blade development has been put on ture components for the wind energy tioned to be a leader in the assembly of hold. industry. These products are critical to offshore wind turbines. This is why I keep coming to the our future. The U.S. content of wind Part of this is not just the assembly floor—because we need to pass an ex- turbines installed in the United States expertise, but part of it is also the fact tension of the wind production tax has grown from 25 percent prior to 2005 that we have done the fundamental en- credit. It equals jobs. We need to pass to 60 percent today, according to the vironmental work necessary to make it as soon as possible. It is a travesty American Wind Energy Association. So sure this economic development is en- that we have not extended the wind we are actually seeing a situation in vironmentally sound as well as eco- production tax credit, particularly at a which American components are dis- nomically sound. Our local leaders time when we still need to create more placing foreign components in wind have created the Ocean Special Area jobs. turbine installations that are being de- Management Plan, or Ocean SAMP, I know the two Senators from Rhode ployed here in the United States. That which essentially helps guide the loca- Island agree with me. Communities is an encouraging sign, because it tions for proper placement of wind tur- such as Warren, RI, have benefited means more jobs in manufacturing and bines in the ocean. Among other con- from the growth in the wind energy in- it means more American content in siderations, it takes into consideration dustry, but they are still hurting be- products that would be purchased by the geology, the tide, the fishing pat- cause of the great recession. Our fail- Americans. This is fundamentally pre- terns, and the recreational use of the ure to act is making things worse. We mised on the availability of the wind waters. They have come up with a very face a stark choice: We can let the PTC PTC, and so we have to maintain it. If sophisticated plan, so we are well posi- expire and continue to lose good-pay- we do not, then we are again at the tioned to start creating this offshore ing Rhode Island jobs or we can invest mercy of world markets in which we wind production facility with the jobs in America’s future and take advan- suspect that there are countries that onshore. tage of a manufacturing sector that is are supporting, directly and indirectly, Also, as my colleague, the Senator poised to expand. their wind energy sectors very aggres- from Colorado, pointed out, we have The development of offshore wind is sively. companies in the State that are leaders coming to the eastern seaboard, and We need comprehensive reform of our in the onshore wind industry. TPI the opportunities for American manu- Tax Code. That will be discussed, I am Composites is one of them. It started facturers such as TPI to grow their sure, in the months ahead. But we as a boat builder. It used fiberglass to business and beat our international can’t forget that this production tax fabricate hulls for boats. It was sophis- competitors are right there within our credit for wind and credits for other ticated, it was state of the art. But grasp. There is simply so much more clean energy resources support manu- then they shifted several years ago, be- economic growth possible if we would facturing jobs across this country, cause they saw the direction of this just simply extend the PTC. saves money for middle-class families, wind power development worldwide, Our inaction is stunting the growth and increases our global competitive- and they started producing fiberglass of this important industry today. That ness. As we think about tax reform, we blades for wind power. They have a is why I urge my colleagues to join us also have to think about those pro- wonderful facility in Warren, RI, and in extending the wind PTC as soon as grams that produce jobs, and this pro- they were on the verge of expanding. possible. gram is one of those job-producing tax But again, as the Senator from Colo- I am pleased my colleagues from provisions. rado pointed out, because of the uncer- Rhode Island—who of course know We in Rhode Island have taken steps, tainty of extending the wind produc- their home State better than I could as Senator UDALL has alluded to, to try tion tax credit and because of many ever hope to—have joined me, Senator to position ourselves to be at the fore- other factors, unfortunately they have REED and Senator WHITEHOUSE. They front of clean energy development and had to reduce some of their workforce. know the difficult economic challenges wind production, particularly offshore We want to see them start growing their State has faced and they know wind production. Due in part to strong again. We want TPI to be, as it is, a how important the production tax State policy—and I will commend my world leader in the production of this credit is to jobs in their State. They colleagues in the State government— type of technology. It is sophisticated. have spent their public service careers we ranked fifth in the country accord- These are good jobs. They are manufac- fighting for the middle class, fighting ing to the American Council for an En- turing jobs. They are American jobs. for policies that create good-paying, ergy Efficient Economy’s annual en- They are the kind of work we want to American-based jobs. I am very much ergy efficiency scorecard. Our main be doing worldwide, so that when you interested in hearing what they have utility, National Grid, and our State go anyplace in the world and you look to say on this important subject. So as leaders are taking very aggressive up, you will see a blade whose tooling, my colleagues have come to expect, I steps to lower the amount of energy we engineering, and manufacturing proc- will be back on the floor tomorrow use, which helps us in terms of our esses were made in Warren, RI, not in talking about the wind PTC every day, competitiveness across the globe and China or elsewhere. until we pass the extension of it. with other States in the country. We have a challenge in Rhode Island I look forward to hearing from my We have also tried to be a leader in with 11 percent unemployment. So colleagues from the State of Rhode Is- offshore wind, for obvious reasons. We these are the kinds of jobs we not only land. are the Ocean State. We are linked to want for the moment, but we want for The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- the ocean, inextricably and histori- the future, because they are valuable. pore. The Senator from Rhode Island. cally. Offshore wind is something that They are not just a contribution in the

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All they Rhode Island and the people of this Na- interests. see is the old, dirty, polluting fossil tion. Senator REED mentioned TPI Com- fuel industry and competition for the I commend the Senator from Colo- posites. It is a great company. It is in fossil fuel industry from clean energy. rado for his consistent and persistent Warren, RI. In the Warren and Bristol So they want to knock it down. Never efforts to ensure we do not forget the area, there is a real constellation of in- mind that the well-established fossil wind production tax credit, and that credibly talented folks and small com- fuel industries get far more in terms of we are still working hard to ensure we panies that are affiliated with the boat government support than emerging are able to support American manufac- building industry. TPI and others do clean energy technologies. The Envi- turing. composite work—hulls, spars, masts, ronmental Law Institute points out Mr. President, I yield the floor. products that are light, strong, fast, that the United States has invested The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- and that help Rhode Island build the nearly six times more in subsidies for pore. The Senator from Rhode Island. fastest and the best boats in the world. fossil fuel from 2002 to 2008 than we did Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Mr. President, I This technology has been transitioned in renewable energy. So it is not that am delighted to join my senior col- from plain boat building and hull build- their hands are clean of government league from Rhode Island, Senator ing to building the giant wind vanes support; they are here sucking up all JACK REED, on the Mark Udall national that turn on these giant wind turbines. the government subsidies they can, and economic tour of the renewable energy This is an important industry for us they don’t want clean energy to com- production tax credit, and I am de- and it is a valuable American industry. pete with them. They want to knock it lighted that daily tour has touched on The idea that we would burn foreign oil down. That is a terrible mistake. We Rhode Island today. rather than building composite wind cannot allow the heavy hand of the fos- This renewable energy production vanes in Warren, RI, makes no sense at sil fuel industry lobbyists to stamp out tax credit is a vital part of our energy all. We are in the final stages of get- competition in clean energy. It may be security strategy. It is pretty simple. ting the Department of Interior’s ap- good for big oil, but it is not good for It provides a per-kilowatt hour cor- proval to build offshore wind turbines America, because we are in inter- porate tax credit for energy that is pro- in Rhode Island. Senator REED and I national competition to lead the world duced by various clean energy systems, have worked very hard to get TIGER and be the manufacturers of wind, such as wind, biomass, hydro, or geo- grant funding to Quonset Point, where solar, geothermal, and other tech- thermal. It makes a lot of sense. We they have hardened up the pier so that nologies. We are going to end up buy- need to do it. The problem is that it ex- a crane can operate on it. You don’t see ing it. We want to also have built it. pires at the end of this year. And given much on the pier now. It is flat, but it And, if we can, we want to be exporting the way that wind, biomass, solar, and was dug out, steel was put in, and con- it as well. We need to support these in- other such projects have to be financed crete was put down. Had we driven the dustries as they continue to develop in advance and built over time, the crane out on the old pier, it would have and continue to grow so we can once market effect of the expiration of this crumbled down into the water and again lead the world as we have in the production tax credit at the end of this taken the crane with it. So we had to past. year is already being felt in projects harden up the pier to put this crane out I thank Senator UDALL of Colorado that are not going forward now or are there, and the crane is now in a posi- for his leadership. He persistently and under a cloud right now because of the tion to take these big wind turbines, patiently comes every day to help uncertainty we are creating. which are too big to put on a truck and make this point, and I am delighted he We know what happens when we too big to put on a train. You have to happened to choose Rhode Island as his allow the production tax credit to fail: build and assemble them shoreside and point of focus today because Rhode Is- The installations of this kind of equip- then barge them out to a location. We land truly does wrap it up. It is energy ment drop dramatically. The Depart- can do that now at Quonset Point. The security, energy independence, local ment of Energy estimates that new project is expected to create 600 to 800 jobs and getting ahead and winning the wind installations will be virtually new jobs, and it could expand beyond game of international competition for nonexistent next year if the production that and position this Rhode Island fa- this new technology. tax credit is allowed to expire. I don’t cility as a hub for regional wind energy I yield the floor. know if there is a State in the Union in manufacturing. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. which people are not seeking to build This is important to us. We need this MANCHIN). The Senator from Iowa. wind energy to capture this free and production tax credit. It goes along Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I abundant resource. All those projects with a long history of government sup- didn’t come to the floor to speak about will become nonexistent if this does port for emerging industries. When the the wind energy tax credit, but I wish not continue. It doesn’t make any commercial airline industry was begin- to say to my colleagues on the other sense at all. ning to open, it had immense govern- side of the aisle that I agree with them, In Rhode Island, it is particularly im- ment support from subsidized airmail, and they probably know I agree with portant not only because we don’t have from military contracts, from aero- them because I am the author of the a lot of domestic energy sources—so nautics R&D. The reason we took it wind energy tax credit of 1992. I often this is a good one for us as a domestic from the Wright Brothers at Kitty tell people that when we worked so energy source—but also because of the Hawk to massive Boeing factories— hard on that, I did not have the slight- jobs these projects support. We are not which is still one of the world leaders est idea it would turn out to be such a supporting international shipping ty- in aircraft production—is because big thing; that Iowa would be second in coons who bring the oil over here, we along the way the government sup- wind energy production in the Nation. are not supporting Saudi princes who ported American industry because they I think Texas is No. 1. For sure, I did pump the stuff or other folks from knew—we knew—this was an industry not know we would have manufac- OPEC or around the world. We are sup- that had to compete with overseas turing in our State as a result of it. We porting engineers in America, manu- manufacturers and needed our support. have had companies come from Spain, facturers in America, assemblers in In the same way, the clean energy in- from Germany and then we have had America, factory workers in America, dustry is in an arena of international from Colorado and Arizona component when we go this route. competition in which our country and manufacturers that have come to Iowa.

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I not only salute Americans each year, the same middle The President claims he wants to what the Senator from Iowa has done class that the President is telling the give the 97 percent of small businesses on the production tax credit, but I also world he wants to protect—and nothing a sense of permanence. Yet the tax re- recognize that one of our great Rhode wrong with protecting the middle lief for those in this group is only for Island companies that is developing class. Over the past several years, leg- another year. How do we get perma- bioprocessed algal fuels has opened its islation was enacted in regard to the nence if we only want to provide tax major facility in the Senator’s State, alternative minimum tax to avoid and policy for 1 year? It does not add up. and there is a very good Iowa-Rhode Is- avert this crisis happening to the mid- The President continues to claim we land connection on the development of dle class, and we did it through a series cannot afford to extend tax relief for algal fuels. I appreciate the fact our of patches to increase the exemption those earning above $250,000 because of two States are able to work together so amount so these 30 million middle- our current deficit situation, but he this Rhode Island company can have class taxpayers are not hurt with the fails to mention any ideas for reducing such a significant facility in Iowa. alternative minimum tax. the deficit by controlling spending or Mr. GRASSLEY. For the Senator The President also fails to mention by enacting tax reform, which is the from Rhode Island, I believe that whether he continues to support the only real way to provide a sense of per- Rhode Island facility went to an exist- middle-class tax increases he included manence and eliminate the uncer- ing ethanol plant in Shenandoah, IA— in his budget proposal. This is how the tainty we all agree keeps small and southwest Iowa. President proposes to tax the middle even larger corporations from hiring. Mr. WHITEHOUSE. It did. class. Would he reinstate the personal At the start of his administration, TAXES exemption phaseout and the Pease lim- the President established the Simpson- Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I itation on itemized deductions? Addi- Bowles Commission to come up with a have come to the floor to speak about tionally, would he impose a new 28-per- framework to address our current out- the issue of taxes—that is now a big cent limitation on itemized deduc- of-control spending as well as to reform issue—not about the issue the majority tions? Each of these provisions comes the Tax Code. The Commission issued a will set before the Senate to talk about with its own income thresholds and report over 1 year ago that included today and tomorrow and however long phaseout rules that increase com- substantive proposals on how to reform it takes but the issue we heard about plexity and increase taxpayer burden. the Tax Code. There are some proposals from President Obama yesterday, the Finally, the President fails to men- in the Simpson-Bowles plan I like and talk about the need to raise taxes on tion the tax increases he supported to some proposals I do not like. I like that those earning more than $250,000. We pay for the health care reform legisla- it would streamline the Tax Code, re- heard this from him again just yester- tion. These provisions include a bigger duce tax rates across the board, broad- day, as we did last year quite a bit and haircut on the deductions for medical en the tax base, enhance economic op- the year before quite a bit, when he expenses, lower contribution amounts portunity in the process. At the same spoke in support of increasing taxes on for flexible savings accounts, and taxes time, it violates one of my core tenets the so-called wealthy. on artificial knees and hips that med- of tax reform: that it not increase In his speech yesterday, he made the ical device manufacturers have to pass taxes overall. But the Simpson-Bowles following points: that those making on to the patients. plan is at least a serious proposal. I under $250,000 deserve certainty and Given all the looming tax increases think most everybody recognizes that. they deserve it now; another point is the President failed to mention in his However, the President failed to em- that it is OK to increase taxes on small speech yesterday, it is difficult to see brace the Simpson-Bowles plan and of- business owners making more than how extending just the 2001 and 2003 bi- fered a token framework for corporate $250,000 because those tax increases partisan tax relief provides certainty tax reform. While the President agrees would affect less than 3 percent of the to taxpayers, including small business. our current corporate tax rate is too small business owners; another point, The President agrees they are job cre- high, his framework is overly vague that those making more than $250,000 ators and engines of our economy, so and provides little in the way of sim- are not paying their fair share; and an- the President recognizes a fact of life plification. Instead, as one commen- other point, that we cannot afford to that middle-class small businesspeople tator put it, his proposal on corporate extend the 2001 and 2003 bipartisan tax are job creators. Unfortunately, he de- tax reform simply ‘‘rearranges the relief to these households because of fends his tax increase this way on deck chairs on the Titanic.’’ the impact on the deficit; and last, small businesses, by claiming the im- That being said, at least the Presi- that if Congress sent him a bill to ex- pact will be minimal because only 2 to dent took a position on lowering the tend the 2001 bipartisan tax relief just 3 percent of the small businesses would corporate tax rate to 28 percent. This is for those making under $250,000, he be subject to this tax increase. What in stark contrast to his ideas on indi- would sign the bill into law right away. the President fails to mention is that vidual tax reform he put on the table I come to the floor to highlight what this 2 or 3 percent account for a large yesterday. Even thinner on details, his the President is not telling the tax- amount of economic activity and a overarching principle for individual tax payers. First, on the issue of certainty, large amount of the jobs created. We reform seems to be the wealthy should the President fails to mention what his often talk—people on both sides of the pay their fair share. Yet after years of plans are for the dozens of tax provi- aisle—about small business providing talking about the wealthy paying their sions that expired at the end of last 70 percent of the new jobs being created fair share, he never defines what rate year and the dozens more that are ex- in America. or amount of tax constitutes fair share piring at the end of this year. These I wish to see how the Joint Com- for individual taxpayers. Adopting this provisions affect everyone from teach- mittee on Taxation, which is a non- rhetoric seems to indicate support for ers who dip into their own pockets to partisan congressional organization— using the Tax Code to reduce income purchase school supplies to families and I wish to emphasize the non- disparity between the highest and low- and students struggling to pay for partisan aspect of this because we est taxpayers. However, data from the higher tuition. They also include key often refer to them as authorities in nonpartisan Congressional Budget Of- incentives for businesses to invest in this area. According to this joint com- fice—again I emphasize nonpartisan—

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Whether tax rates have much, and the problem isn’t on the tax cent and account for nearly 45 percent been high or low, they generally bring side; the problem is on the expenditure of all Federal receipts. In contrast, the in about the same amount of money. In side. bottom 20 percent, as we can see, pay other words, just because they raise History also shows that tax increases average effective tax rate of about 4 tax rates on the so-called wealthy peo- just lead to spending increases. Often percent and account for less than 1 per- ple does not necessarily mean that we on the floor of the Senate I quote Pro- cent of all Federal receipts. All Federal get the influx of revenue that some be- fessor Vedder of Ohio State University taxes include individual income taxes, lieve we will get. This is obviously who has studied tax increases and corporate tax, excise, and payroll tax. something the President has not con- spending for more than two decades. The disparity is even greater when sidered. Some of his research goes back to we only consider individual income As I have done so often in recent World War II. His most recent work on taxes. This is actually a better meas- years, I have come to the Senate floor this subject was with Steven Moore ure, since the President proposes to in- to say we still end up with the same and published in the Wall Street Jour- crease just income taxes on the so- amount of money regardless of what nal: called wealthy. the effective tax rate is because higher Over the entire post World War II era If we look at the chart that is before income individuals have the ability to through 2009, each dollar of new tax revenue us, we will see that the bottom 40 per- choose the form of income they will re- has been associated with $1.17 in new spend- cent of households have an average ef- ceive. They also have a greater ability ing. fective tax rate below zero. In contrast, to decide when they will recognize this So we raise a dollar here, and we the top 5 percent have an average effec- income, such as through the sale of spend $1.17 over there. It is pretty obvi- tive tax rate of nearly 18 percent and stock, as a way to limit their taxable ous that bringing in more revenue isn’t account for 61 percent of income tax re- income in a given year. They also have going to reduce the deficit. ceipts. accountants and attorneys to help Another study by the National Bu- I have highlighted the top 5 percent them legally shield income from the reau of Economic Research states that in these charts because these are the view of the IRS. As taxes go up, so does when it comes to fiscal adjustments: households generally earning more the incentive to reduce one’s income Those based upon spending cuts and no tax than $250,000—in other words, these are through legal and nonlegal means. increases are more likely to reduce deficits the wealthy households, according to I have a chart that shows annual rev- and debt over Gross Domestic Product ratios the President. enues as a percentage of gross national than those based upon tax increases. In addi- When we look at these numbers, it is product in relationship to top marginal tion, adjustments on the spending side rath- fair to ask the President, once again, tax rates. This is in a period of time er than on the tax side are less likely to cre- to define what he means by ‘‘fair since World War II. So getting back to ate recessions. share.’’ How high is the President will- what I previously said, over a long pe- So we know increasing taxes, includ- ing to raise taxes to meet this objec- riod of time the revenue coming into ing on targeted groups, is not going to tive? In other words, if this 5 percent is the Federal Treasury tends to be about reduce the deficit. American workers paying 61 percent of all the income tax the same amount. I think this averages and businesses deserve tax reform and receipts, how much more do they have out to about 18.2 percent of GDP. tax certainty. There is bipartisan to pay to satisfy the President in order We can see during the Eisenhower agreement that we need comprehensive to pay their fair share? In other words, years the marginal tax rate was 90 per- tax reform. What we need to get that define ‘‘fair share.’’ cent. Starting with Kennedy, it became done is real leadership, to be sure. I have always stated that taxpayers 70 percent. Starting with Reagan, it be- Lack of leadership is not because of should pay what they owe, not one came 50 percent. Once again, starting lack of interest. The Senate Finance penny more and not one penny less. with Reagan, it came down to 30 per- Committee, on which I serve, has held Anyone who looks at my record will cent. When Bush, the father, didn’t more than a dozen tax reform hearings see I have fought long and hard to shut keep his promise of, ‘‘Read my lips; no during this Congress. The Senate Budg- down loopholes and to ensure tax- new taxes,’’ he gave in on that, it went et Committee has also held tax reform payers of all income levels pay what back to 40 percent. Now under the 2001– hearings. What has been lacking is they legally owe. However, I hold a 2003 tax bills, it is at 35 percent. The what is so important in this town, fundamentally different view from the President says we need to raise the tax Presidential leadership. President on how the economy works rate back to this level. The President’s speech yesterday was and what the government’s role should As this chart shows, we can have just that, a speech. As I outlined, he be and the rate of taxation in contrib- high marginal tax rates or low mar- spoke only about extending certain tax uting to the government’s role in en- ginal tax rates, but the people of this relief measures for those earning under hancing the economy. country have decided they are going to $250,000. However, he failed to address I believe the money one earns is that send just so much money to us bums in other looming tax increases and failed individual’s money, not a pittance that Congress to spend. So they decide how to discuss how his other tax increase a taxpayer can keep based upon the much we are going to get, and we can proposals provide the certainty that he good graces of the government. I gen- raise marginal tax rates, we can do claims he wants to provide. erally believe individuals have the what the first President Bush did, but It is easy for the President to engage right to enjoy the fruit of their suc- we are still going to get about the in election year antics and goad Con- cess. I believe the best way to increase same amount of revenue. So I hope the gress to send him a bill. Unfortunately, the wealth and livelihood of all Ameri- President takes that into consideration that is not leadership, and such speech- cans is through progrowth policies that and also considers the negative aspect es do nothing to help individuals and increase the size of the economic pie, when marginal tax rates are reduced. small businesses. not by redistributing the pie based This means we are not going to be If the President really was concerned upon some unspecified definition of able to tax our way to surpluses. We about preventing tax increases on the fairness. are going to have to make substantial middle class and small businesses, he I believe 18 percent of the gross do- adjustments on the spending side to would at least be working with leaders mestic product of this country is good bring it in line with revenues. In other in his own party to make sure they all

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agreed on who the wealthy in this have been employing for the last 31⁄2 Every week lost is another in which in- country really are and who ought to years. This is all to the detriment of jured plaintiffs are having to wait to have their taxes increased. the American people. recover the costs of medical expenses, Democratic leaders in the House and I am disappointed that Senate Re- lost wages, or other damages from Senate have signaled that they support publicans are choosing politics over the wrongdoing. Every month is another extension of lower income tax rates for needs of the American people and seek drag on the economy as small business those making up to $1 million. In fact, to justify their actions with a warped owners have to wait to have their con- a year ago this week, we in the Senate sense of payback. This is not the time tract disputes resolved. Hard-working were debating the majority party’s for settling imaginary scores. Their and hard-pressed Americans should not ‘‘millionaire tax resolution.’’ self-interested approach is what con- have to wait years to have their cases So if the President really wanted tributes to the low opinion the Amer- decided. Just as it is with the economy Congress to send him a bill that pro- ican people have of Congress. What the and with jobs, the American people do vided certainty to the taxpayers, he American people and the overburdened not want to hear excuses about why would make it a priority to get it done. Federal courts need are qualified Republicans in Congress will not help Unfortunately, he is busy traipsing judges to administer justice. They are them. More importantly, they do not around the country raising money for not helped by these partisan games. want to hear that the supposed jus- his reelection. That is not leadership, Following the most extended period of tification is partisan. This is precisely and it is certainly not going to provide historically high vacancy rates in the the reason why Congress’s approval timely tax relief to the millions of tax- history of our district courts, nearly 1 rating among the American people is payers who need it. in every 11 Federal judgeships remains so low. I yield the floor, and I suggest the ab- vacant. This is more than twice the va- The nonpartisan American Bar Asso- sence of a quorum. cancy rate by this date during the first ciation has been sounding the alarm The PRESIDING OFFICER. The term of President Bush. for some time that we need to do better clerk will call the roll. This chart, available at http:// with respect to the judicial vacancy The assistant legislative clerk pro- www.leahy.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/ crisis. The president of the ABA wrote ceeded to call the roll. BushObama%20-%20Judicial%20-%207- the Senate leaders again on June 20 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- 10-12%20-%20Area%20-%201st%20term urging them to work together to sched- ator from Vermont. .pdf, should help people understand ule votes for three consensus, qualified Mr. LEAHY. I ask unanimous con- how far behind we remain in filling the circuit court nominees awaiting Senate sent that the order for the quorum call judicial vacancies to provide the Fed- confirmation so that they may serve be rescinded. eral judges that the American people the American people. The response was The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without need to get justice in our Federal more excuses from the Republican objection, it is so ordered. courts. This compares judicial vacan- leadership rather than any positive ac- f cies during the first terms of President tion. In the past, the Senate has Bush and President Obama. It shows worked together to confirm consensus EXECUTIVE SESSION the stark contrast to the way in which circuit court nominees, especially dur- we moved to reduce judicial vacancies ing times of high vacancies. For exam- ple, Senate Democrats confirmed 11 NOMINATION OF JOHN THOMAS during the last Republican Presidency. This chart shows that the Senate can circuit court nominees of President FOWLKES, JR., TO BE UNITED do better because it has done better. George H.W. Bush in 1992. The only ex- STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR During President Bush’s first term we ception to the practice of confirming THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF reduced the number of judicial vacan- consensus circuit court nominees in TENNESSEE cies by almost 75 percent. When I be- Presidential elections years with high The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under came chairman in the summer of 2001, vacancies was when Senate Repub- the previous order, the Senate will pro- there were 110 vacancies. As chairman, licans shut down the process of a ceed to executive session to consider I worked with the administration and Democratic President in 1996. The Re- the following nomination, which the Senators from both sides of the aisle to publican leadership is apparently plan- clerk will report. confirm 100 judicial nominees of a con- ning to stick with its shutdown of con- The assistant legislative clerk read servative Republican President in 17 firmations just as it did in 1996 when the nomination of John Thomas months. they prevented the confirmation of cir- Fowlkes, Jr., of Tennessee, to be We continued when in the minority cuit court nominees for an entire year- United States District Judge for the to work with Senate Republicans and long session of the Senate. It was Western District of Tennessee. confirm President Bush’s consensus ju- wrong then and it is wrong now. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under dicial nominations well into 2004, a Since May 31, Senate Republicans the previous order, there will be 30 Presidential election year. At the end have consented to consideration of minutes of debate equally divided in of that Presidential term, the Senate only five judicial nominees. That is a the usual form. had acted to confirm 205 circuit and far cry from the 30 confirmed in the Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I see the district court nominees. By July 2004 last months of 2004 at the end of Presi- distinguished senior Senator from Ten- we had reduced judicial vacancies to 29. dent Bush’s first term that brought his nessee on the floor, and I will make By comparison, vacancies have long total of circuit and district court con- sure he has plenty of time to speak. If remained near or above 80, while little firmations to 205. It is also a far cry not, I will ask unanimous consent for comparative progress has been made from the 22 confirmed in the last extra time for him. during the 4 years of President months of 2008 at the end of President Today we will vote on only 1 of the 16 Obama’s first term. There are still 77 Bush’s second term. They are con- judicial nominations reported favor- vacancies as of July 2012—that is more tinuing the obstruction that has un- ably by the Judiciary Committee that than 21⁄2 times the number of vacancies necessarily delayed confirmation of have been stalled for no reason from re- at this point in President Bush’s first consensus circuit and district court ceiving a Senate vote. Regrettably, term. nominees for months and resulted in Senate Republicans are following Each day that Senate Republicans our being more than 40 confirmations through on their partisan opposition to refuse because of their political agenda behind the pace we set in President the President by seeking to slam the to confirm these qualified judicial Bush’s first term. door on qualified, consensus judicial nominees who have been reviewed and Like so many matters on which they nominees who have bipartisan support. voted on by the Judiciary Committee have flip-flopped since the American In doing so, they seek to take advan- is another day that a judge could have people elected President Obama—ev- tage of the delaying tactics that they been working to administer justice. erything from the individual mandate

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Just 4 years ago the cur- with home State Senators from both When Republican Senators try to rent Republican leader said that ‘‘there parties and that his nominees have take credit for the Senate having is no Thurmond rule’’ and the current been less ideological and should be less reached what they regard as their ranking Republican on the Judiciary controversial than his predecessor’s. ‘‘quota’’ for circuit confirmations this Committee called it ‘‘plain bunk.’’ The Yet the result of Republican foot drag- year, they should remember that the Senate Republican caucus held a forum ging and obstruction is that they are Senate would not even have had an up- to demonstrate that no such practice nonetheless delayed and stalled. They or-down vote on three of the five of or rule existed and that judicial con- have filibustered nominations that them without the majority leader first firmations should continue in the last they then turn around and support like having to file for cloture to overcome several months of a Presidential term. that of Judge Barbara Keenan of Vir- Republican obstruction—Adalberto With President Obama, they have cho- ginia to the Fourth Circuit who was ul- Jordan of Florida to the Eleventh Cir- sen to flip-flop and use the so-called timately confirmed 99 to 0 and Judge cuit, Paul Watford of California to the Thurmond rule as an excuse for shut- Denny Chin of New York to the Second Ninth Circuit and Andrew Hurwitz of ting down Senate confirmations. Elec- Circuit, who was filibustered for 4 Arizona to the Ninth Circuit. And the tion year politics should not trump the months before he was confirmed 98 to 0. other two, Stephanie Dawn Thacker of needs of Americans seeking to obtain Those interested in the Tennessee West Virginia to the Fourth Circuit justice in our Federal courts. Senate nominee today will remember how hard and Jacqueline Nguyen of California to Republicans’ newly stated reliance on we had to work for almost 10 months, the Ninth Circuit, were unnecessarily the Thurmond rule is really just an- despite the support of Senator ALEX- stalled since last year until the leader other excuse for more of the stalling ANDER and Senator CORKER, to get Sen- forced the issue by filing for cloture on tactics that we have been seeing since ate Republicans to allow consideration 17 judicial nominees, ultimately reach- President Obama was elected. of the nomination of Judge Jane ing a deal with the Republican leader Nor is this the first time that they Stranch to the Sixth Circuit. Despite to vote on only some of the many long- have been urged to work with us to being approved by a bipartisan major- stalled nominees. That is not coopera- confirm consensus judicial nominees to ity of the Judiciary Committee, Judge tion. That is stalling, and it is why the address the vacancy crisis. In his 2010 Stranch’s nomination nevertheless lan- Senate has yet to vote on a single cir- year-end report on the federal judici- guished on the floor for nearly 10 cuit court nominee nominated by ary, Chief Justice Roberts called atten- months because of Republican obstruc- President Obama this year. tion to the problem of overburdened tion. I personally had to come before Adalberto Jordan, Stephanie Thacker courts across-the-country and the need the Senate to take the extraordinary and Jacqueline Nguyen had all been re- to fill judicial vacancies. That followed step of propounding a unanimous con- ported with bipartisan support from in the tradition of Chief Justice sent request to consider her nomina- the Judiciary Committee last year but Rehnquist who called out the obstruc- tion, with the support of the senior their confirmations were stalled by Re- tion of President Clinton’s judicial Senator from Tennessee. So it is hard publicans into this year. In my view, nominees. These are not Democratic to see any difference between this sup- they could and should have been con- partisans. Each served in Republican posed application of the Thurmond rule firmed last year. Senate Republicans administrations and was appointed by and how Senate Republicans have broke from the longstanding tradition a Republican President because of their treated nearly all of President Obama’s of confirming consensus judicial nomi- conservative credentials and each has circuit court nominees since the Presi- nees at the end of last year. Indeed, been a deeply conservative Supreme dent took office—including those with Senate Republicans broke from this Court Justice. support of Republican home State sen- tradition the last 2 years. When it What Senate Republican leaders now ators. comes to confirming consensus judges contend has been ‘‘exceptionally fair Among the circuit court nominees for the benefit of the American people, treatment’’ of President Obama’s judi- they are blockading now are two from they choose to ignore tradition. cial nominees has, in fact, amounted to States with Republican home State The two other circuit nominees who months of unnecessary delays and their Senators’ support: William Kayatta were confirmed this year—Paul having expanded contentiousness to in- from Maine and Judge Robert Watford and Andrew Hurwitz of the clude judicial nominees who should be Bacharach from Oklahoma, as well as a Ninth Circuit had their hearings and noncontentious. Their practice has nominee to the Federal Circuit who committee votes delayed at the request been a virtual across-the-board stalling had the support of virtually all the Re- of Senate Republicans. If not for this of judicial nominees. That is what has publican Senators on the Judiciary stalling by Senate Republicans, these led to the backlog in confirmations and Committee. circuit nominees could also could have the months of delays in the consider- While Senate Democrats have been been confirmed last year. ation of consensus nominees, which has willing to work with Republican Presi- Since 1980, the only Presidential elec- been demonstrated over and over dents to confirm circuit court nomi- tion year in which no circuit nominee again. nees with bipartisan support, Senate who was nominated that year and con- Let us take a look at how they have Republicans have repeatedly ob- firmed that year was in 1996, when Sen- been stalling circuit court nominees. structed the nominees of Democratic ate Republicans shut down the process The nonpartisan Congressional Re- Presidents including those with the against President Clinton’s circuit search Service in its recent report con- support of Republican home State Sen- nominees. So when the American peo- firms what I have been saying. I also ators. During the last 20 years, only 4 ple hear Senate Republicans crowing have prepared this chart, which is circuit nominees reported with bipar- about how they have cooperated to taken from the CRS report, and is tisan support have been denied an up- confirm five circuit court nominees available at http://www.leahy.senate or-down vote during a Presidential this year, they should know the truth. .gov/imo/media/doc/CRS%20chart%20- election year by the Senate. All four The fact that Republican stalling %20my%20version.pdf. were nominated by President Clinton tactics have meant that circuit court They report that the median time and blocked by Senate Republicans. nominees that should have been con- circuit court nominees have had to Senate Republicans are threatening to firmed in the spring are still awaiting wait before a Senate vote has sky- add the current circuit nominees pend- a vote after July 4 is no excuse for not

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That was the point year of 1992, for example, with a Repub- reported with near unanimous voice of the letter to Senate leaders from the lican President, the Democratic major- vote by the Judiciary Committee near- ABA last month when the Republicans’ ity in the Senate proceeded to confirm ly 3 months ago, with the only objec- partisan plan to stall out the rest of 66 new judges including 11 circuit tion coming from Senator LEE’s cus- the year was first publicly acknowl- judges. Republicans have no good jus- tomary protest vote. Judge Fowlkes edged. tification for not proceeding to confirm was rated unanimously well-qualified We remain far behind in filling judi- the judicial nominees reported with bi- by the ABA Standing Committee on cial vacancies to provide the Federal partisan support by the Judiciary Com- the Federal Judiciary, the highest pos- judges that American people need to mittee this year. We can and we should sible rating. get justice in our Federal courts, as the be doing more to help the American Judge Fowlkes currently serves as a previous chart demonstrates. Compari- people. criminal court judge in the 30th Judi- sons of judicial vacancies during the The American people do not want to cial District at Memphis, Tennessee, first terms of President Bush and hear excuses from Senate Republicans where he has been a judge for approxi- President Obama show just how far be- about why the Senate cannot proceed mately 5 years. He previously held sev- hind we really are. to confirm judges who are well-quali- eral positions in public service, includ- Judicial vacancies during President fied and have received significant bi- ing as a Federal prosecutor for 13 years Obama’s first term long remained near partisan support. There is no good rea- and as an assistant district attorney or above 80, while little comparative son that the Senate should not vote on general in Shelby County for 10 years. progress was made for years. There are the circuit court nominees thoroughly Judge Fowlkes also served briefly as an still 77 vacancies as of July 2012. By vetted, considered and voted on by the assistant public defender at the Shelby this time during President Bush’s first Judiciary Committee. There is no rea- County Public Defender’s Office. His term we had reduced 110 vacancies down to 29. By this time during Presi- son the Senate cannot vote on the diverse range of experience makes him dent Bush’s first term the Senate had nomination of William Kayatta of particularly well qualified to serve on confirmed 44 more circuit and district Maine to the First Circuit, a nominee the Federal bench. Once we confirm Judge Fowlkes, I court nominees than the Senate has strongly supported by both of Maine’s during this Presidential term. Republican Senators and reported hope that Senate Republicans will re- Despite these facts, certain Senate nearly unanimously by the committee consider their ill-conceived partisan Republicans contend that their resist- 2 months ago. There is no reason the strategy and work with us to meet the ance should be excused because two Su- Senate cannot vote on the nomination needs of the American people. There is preme Court justices, who most of of Judge Robert Bacharach of Okla- no reason the Senate cannot vote to them opposed, were confirmed in Presi- homa to the Tenth Circuit, who was confirm the other 15 well-qualified ju- dent Obama’s first term. This is an- supported by Senator COBURN during dicial nominees reported by the Com- other hollow excuse and is no justifica- committee consideration, and also by mittee. There is no good reason we can- tion for not moving ahead with the the State’s other Republican Senator, not work together to help solve the confirmations of William Kayatta, Senator INHOFE. problem of high judicial vacancies and Judge Bacharach, Judge Shwartz, and There is also no reason the Senate better serve the American people. Richard Taranto to circuit vacancies cannot vote on Richard Taranto’s nom- I see the two distinguished Senators or with the nearly two dozen judicial ination to the Federal Circuit. He was from Tennessee on the floor. nominees that we could easily consider reported almost unanimously by voice I yield the floor and reserve the re- and confirm this year. The American vote nearly 3 months ago, and is sup- mainder of my time. people who are waiting for justice do ported by conservatives such as Robert The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. not care about excuses. They do not Bork and Paul Clement. He is also TESTER.) The senior Senator from Ten- care about some false sense of settling nominated to the Federal Circuit, nessee. political scores. They want justice. which has never before been a con- Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, I Just as they want action on measures troversial court. thank the distinguished Chairman of the President has suggested to help the The one circuit court nominee who the Judiciary Committee for his cour- economy and create jobs rather than was reported out of committee with a tesy in allowing Senator CORKER and political calculations about what will split rollcall vote—Judge Patty me a chance to speak about Judge help Republican candidates in the elec- Shwartz of New Jersey—should not Fowlkes from Tennessee. I do not in- tions in November. have been controversial. She has been a tend to get into a lengthy dispute with Indeed, despite confirming two Su- Federal magistrate judge for the last 8 the Senator from Vermont about the preme Court justices in President Clin- years and was a Federal prosecutor for relative merits of the two political par- ton’s first term, the Senate was able to 14 years, where she rose to become ties approving judges. But I do have to confirm 200 circuit and district court chief of the Criminal Division. She also admire his persistence and creativity judges by the end of 1996. And in 1992, has the bipartisan support of New Jer- in always coming up with a way in how at the end of President George H.W. sey’s Republican Governor, Chris Democrats approve more Republican Bush’s term, the Senate was able to Christie. judges than Republicans approved confirm 192 circuit and district court Each of these circuit court nominees Democratic judges. judges despite confirming two Supreme has been rated unanimously well quali- I notice that our ranking member, Court Justices. At this point, Repub- fied by the nonpartisan ABA Standing Senator GRASSLEY, will put a state- licans have allowed the Senate to con- Committee on the Federal Judiciary, ment in the RECORD today making a firm only 153 of President Obama’s cir- the highest possible rating. These are clear statement about what the record cuit and district court nominees. That not controversial nominees. Senate Re- is. But if I may borrow from that: To- is a far cry from what we have been publicans are blocking consent to vote day’s vote will be the 152nd nominee of able to achieve in addition to our con- on superbly qualified circuit court President Obama confirmed to district sideration of Supreme Court nomina- nominees with strong bipartisan sup- and circuit judges. We have also con- tions when the Senate was being al- port. firmed two Supreme Court nominees lowed to proceed to consider judicial Today, the Senate will vote on the during President Obama’s term. The nominees reported with bipartisan sup- nomination of John Fowlkes to fill a last time the Senate confirmed two Su- port. This artificial ceiling on con- judicial vacancy in the U.S. District preme Court nominees was during firmations is Republicans imposing a Court for the Western District of Ten- President Bush’s second term. During new standard for partisan purposes. nessee. Judge Fowlkes has the support President Bush’s entire second term,

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With Judge Fowlkes’ con- That is according to Senator GRASS- amount of energy, and the fact that I firmation today, we will have con- LEY’s comments, which will be printed am very excited about this person firmed 33 more district and circuit in the RECORD. I would have to say to being nominated. nominees for President Obama than we my friend from Vermont, my memory When the White House began looking did for President Bush, in similar cir- is good enough that about this time 4 for someone to fill this position, I cumstances. years ago, when we had a Republican talked to numbers of people down in During the last Presidential election President, I think I remember the ma- Shelby County about Judge Fowlkes, year, 2008, the Senate confirmed a total jority leader of the Senate, Senator and people whom I respected, people of 28 judges—24 district and 4 circuit. REID, and Senator LEAHY both sug- who have been involved in the commu- Today, we will exceed the number of gesting it was time that we slowed nity for years. I can tell you, from district court judges confirmed. We things down and not confirm any more every single person I talked to, they have already confirmed 5 circuit nomi- circuit judges until we saw how the talked not only about his record but nees, and this will be the 25th district election came out in November. So we also the kind of person he was. He has judge confirmed this year. Those who are basically, in our opinion, applying, served in many positions. say that this President is being treated in the fairest possible way in the Sen- He has been a public defender, a dis- differently either fail to recognize his- ate, the Thurmond-Leahy rule that has trict attorney, a U.S. Attorney, he was tory or want to ignore the facts. been developed over time. the chief administrative officer for the Judge Fowlkes received his B.A. from If there are excellent nominees by largest and most populous county in Valparaiso University in 1975 and his the President to the circuit courts, the State of Tennessee. Now he serves J.D. from University of Denver School well, the election is only 4 months as a criminal court judge. At every of Law in 1977. From 1978 to 1979 he away. If he is reelected, they can be stop, he has excelled and earned a rep- worked as an assistant public defender confirmed in November and December. utation for professionalism and integ- at the Shelby County Public Defender’s If he is not, then his successor will rity. I think his experience certainly Office, where he represented indigent have a chance to make those nomina- makes him very well-prepared for this defendants. In 1979, he joined the tions. position and the responsibilities he will Shelby County District Attorney Gen- Let me speak today about a matter carry out. eral’s Office and served as an assistant that I believe we have great agreement I am glad to join with Senator ALEX- district attorney for the next 10 years. on in the Senate, with the President, ANDER, Senator LEAHY, and others. I There he tried nearly 150 jury trials, and that is the nomination of the hope we have an overwhelming vote handling homicide, assault, sex offense, President of Judge John Fowlkes to fill today for this nominee, who I believe robbery, and burglary cases. In 1989, he a vacancy on the U.S. District Court will be an outstanding Federal judge. I became an assistant U.S. attorney, try- for the Western District of Tennessee. ask all of my colleagues to join us in ing criminal cases until 2002. As an As the Governor of Tennessee, I had AUSA, he tried over 100 jury trials and the responsibility of appointing about supporting this person, who, again, I think will be exemplary on the bench, handled all appellate level work. Dur- 50 judges over 8 years. I looked for good ing his time at the attorney’s office, intelligence, good temperament, good as he has been throughout his entire life. Judge Fowlkes was a first assistant for understanding of the law, and respect several years, directing day-to-day op- for those who came before the court. I Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I support the nomination of John Thom- erations of the office. From 2002 to did not feel it was my responsibility 2007, Judge Fowlkes was the chief ad- ever to inquire how a judge might de- as Fowlkes, to be U.S. district judge for the Western District of Tennessee. ministrative officer for Shelby County. cide on a particular case before he took He was not engaged in the practice of the position. Although it is the practice and tradi- tion of the Senate to not confirm cir- law during this period. So I took some time to look into In 2007, then-Governor Phil Bredesen Judge Fowlkes’ background when cuit nominees in the closing months of a Presidential election year, we con- appointed Judge Fowlkes to be a crimi- President Obama nominated him. I was nal court judge for Division VI of the delighted with what I found. I am tinue to confirm consensus district judge nominees. Today’s vote will be 30th Judicial District at Memphis. In pleased to recommend him to our col- November 2008, he was elected to a full, leagues. His performance has been the 152nd nominee of this President confirmed to the district and circuit 8-year term. In 2011, he was elected by praised throughout his career in the judges of the 30th Judicial District to community of Memphis and Shelby courts. We also have confirmed two Su- preme Court nominees during Presi- serve as presiding judge. County where he is best known. His The ABA Standing Committee on the dent Obama’s term. leadership, his citizenship, his high Federal Judiciary unanimously rated professionalism, his courtesy to others I continue to hear some Members re- peatedly ask the question, ‘‘What is Judge Fowlkes as ‘‘well qualified.’’ are the words I often hear. I have let- I support the nomination and con- different about this President that he ters from bar association members who gratulate Judge Fowlkes on his con- has to be treated differently than all say he has a creative and independent firmation today. mind; from others in Memphis who say these other Presidents?’’ I won’t specu- I yield the floor and suggest the ab- he is passionate about the community late as to any inference that might be sence of a quorum. in which he lives, appearing at civic intended by that question, but I can The PRESIDING OFFICER. The events repeatedly, committing over 50 tell you that this President is not clerk will call the roll. hours of service annually to the Mem- being treated differently than previous The assistant legislative clerk pro- phis Area Legal Services, and actively Presidents. By any objective measure, ceeded to call the roll. supporting the Boy Scouts. this President has been treated fairly Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I ask So it is with great pleasure that I and consistent with past Senate prac- unanimous consent that the order for recommend to our colleagues today tices. the quorum call be rescinded. President Obama’s nominee, Judge For example, with regard to the num- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without John Fowlkes, to fill a vacancy on the ber of confirmations, let me put that in objection, it is so ordered. U.S. District Court for the Western perspective for my colleagues with an Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I ask for District of Tennessee. apples-to-apples comparison. The last the yeas and nays on the nomination.

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The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under Mr. KYL. The following Senators are Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I ask the previous order, the Senate will re- necessarily absent: the Senator from unanimous consent that the order for sume legislative session. Georgia (Mr. CHAMBLISS), the Senator the quorum call be rescinded. f from Illinois (Mr. KIRK), the Senator The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without from Utah (Mr. LEE), and the Senator objection, it is so ordered. RECESS from Louisiana (Mr. VITTER). The question is, Will the Senate ad- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there vise and consent to the nomination of the previous order, the Senate stands any other Senators in the Chamber de- John Thomas Fowlkes, Jr., of Ten- in recess until 2:15 p.m. siring to vote? nessee, to be United States District Thereupon, the Senate, at 12:44 p.m., The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 80, Judge for the Western District of Ten- recessed until 2:15 p.m. and reassem- nays 14, as follows: nessee. bled when called to order by the Pre- [Rollcall Vote No. 174 Leg.] On this question, the yeas and nays siding Officer (Mr. WEBB). have been ordered. The clerk will call YEAS—80 the roll. f Akaka Franken Moran Alexander Gillibrand Murkowski The bill clerk called the roll. SMALL BUSINESS JOBS AND TAX Barrasso Grassley Murray Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the RELIEF ACT—MOTION TO PRO- Baucus Hagan Nelson (NE) Senator from Vermont (Mr. SANDERS) CEED Continued Begich Harkin Nelson (FL) is necessarily absent. Bennet Hatch Paul The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under Bingaman Heller I further announce that, if present Portman the previous order, there will be 10 Blumenthal Hoeven Pryor and voting, the Senator from Vermont minutes of debate equally divided and Blunt Hutchison Reed (Mr. SANDERS) would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ Boozman Inouye Reid controlled between the two leaders or Boxer Isakson Mr. KYL. The following Senators are Roberts Brown (MA) Johnson (SD) their designees. Rubio necessarily absent: the Senator from Brown (OH) Kerry The Senator from California. Sanders North Carolina (Mr. BURR), the Senator Burr Klobuchar Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, I Schumer from Georgia (Mr. CHAMBLISS), and the Cantwell Kohl note the absence of a quorum. Carper Kyl Shaheen Senator from Illinois (Mr. KIRK). The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Casey Landrieu Snowe The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there Stabenow clerk will call the roll. Coats Lautenberg any other Senators in the Chamber de- Coburn Leahy Tester The legislative clerk proceeded to Cochran Levin Thune siring to vote? Toomey The result was announced—yeas 94, call the roll. Collins Lieberman The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Conrad Lugar Udall (CO) nays 2, as follows: Coons McCaskill Udall (NM) ator from Oregon. [Rollcall Vote No. 173 Ex.] Corker McConnell Warner Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I ask Durbin Menendez Webb YEAS—94 unanimous consent that the order for Enzi Merkley Whitehouse Akaka Graham Murkowski the quorum call be rescinded. Feinstein Mikulski Wyden Alexander Grassley Murray NAYS—14 Ayotte Hagan Nelson (NE) The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Barrasso Harkin Nelson (FL) objection, it is so ordered. Ayotte Inhofe Risch Baucus Hatch Paul The clerk will report the motion to Cornyn Johanns Sessions Begich Heller Portman invoke cloture. Crapo Johnson (WI) Shelby Bennet Hoeven DeMint Manchin Wicker Pryor The legislative clerk read as follows: Bingaman Hutchison Reed Graham McCain Blumenthal Inhofe Reid CLOTURE MOTION Blunt Inouye NOT VOTING—6 Risch Boozman Isakson We, the undersigned Senators, in ac- Roberts Cardin Kirk Rockefeller Boxer Johanns cordance with the provisions of rule Chambliss Lee Vitter Brown (MA) Johnson (SD) Rockefeller XXII of the Standing Rules of the Sen- Rubio The PRESIDING OFFICER. On this Brown (OH) Johnson (WI) ate, hereby move to bring to a close de- Cantwell Kerry Schumer vote, the yeas are 80, the nays are 14. Sessions bate on the motion to proceed to Cal- Cardin Klobuchar Three-fifths of the Senators duly cho- Carper Kohl Shaheen endar No. 341, S. 2237, the Small Busi- sen and sworn having voted in the af- Casey Kyl Shelby ness Jobs and Tax Relief Act. Coats Landrieu Snowe firmative, the motion is agreed to. Coburn Lautenberg Stabenow Harry Reid, Kent Conrad, Tom Harkin, Richard Blumenthal, Jeff Bingaman, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Cochran Leahy Tester ator from Utah. Collins Levin Thune Carl Levin, Al Franken, Daniel K. Conrad Lieberman Toomey Inouye, Richard J. Durbin, Benjamin Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, today we Coons Lugar Udall (CO) L. Cardin, Max Baucus, Charles E. begin debate on a bill called the Small Corker Manchin Udall (NM) Schumer, Jeff Merkley, Patty Murray, Business Jobs and Tax Relief Act. Cornyn McCain Vitter John D. Rockefeller IV, John F. Kerry. Crapo There are some positive elements to McCaskill Warner Durbin McConnell The PRESIDING OFFICER. By unan- this legislation, but I remain amazed Webb Enzi Menendez Whitehouse imous consent, the mandatory quorum that the Democratic majority has de- Feinstein Merkley Franken Mikulski Wicker call has been waived. cided to pursue this bill to support Gillibrand Moran Wyden The question is, Is it the sense of the small businesses when looming tax in- NAYS—2 Senate that debate on the motion to creases threaten to crush these very proceed to S. 2237, a bill to provide same small businesses. DeMint Lee temporary income tax credit for in- Rather than address the expiration of NOT VOTING—4 creased payroll and extend bonus de- the 2001 and 2003 tax relief, which is de- Burr Kirk preciation for an additional year, and nying certainty to small businesses Chambliss Sanders for other purposes, shall be brought to and holding back hiring and economic The nomination was confirmed. a close? development, we are discussing this

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Paul Looking at this problem more broad- a person asking for the keys to the city Krugman recently stated we are in a ly, economists estimate that if these after throwing a water balloon at a depression. current tax policies are allowed to ex- house fire. I just finished reading Robert Caro’s pire, the economy could contract by Our small businesses and our econ- recent book on Lyndon Johnson. He approximately 3 percentage points. omy face an existential threat with the discusses in that book the tax cuts of That would be a large hit to an econ- coming tax hikes. Not only have Sen- President Kennedy and how important omy that is still weak and recovering ate Democrats done nothing to bring they were and how Lyndon Johnson from the fiscal crisis of 2008. Adding some certainty to this situation, but handled it after the horrific death of another fiscal crisis by neglecting to President Obama actively undermined our President. extend these tax policies may cause these businesses with his White House (Mr. FRANKEN assumed the chair.) even further damage. For those on the campaign event yesterday, during Those tax cuts solved a lot of prob- other side of the aisle, including the which he expressed his commitment to lems. One of the things, if I recall it President, who argue we should raise raising taxes on these small businesses. correctly, President Johnson said was the top two tax rates because it is the So as we debate this bill, we need to that without them we would not have fiscally responsible thing to do, I will keep that backdrop in mind. As the been able to pull out of the difficulties point out a few things. President proposes with this bill to we were in. First, according to the Congressional Yet with a fragile recovery and a give with one hand to small businesses, Budget Office, 80 percent of the revenue weak jobs market, President Obama with the other hand he is prepared to lost from extending the 2001 and 2003 seems content to sit idly by and allow sock those same people in the jaw. tax relief provisions is found among this scheduled $4.5 trillion tax hike to Small businesses are just one facet of those making less than $200,000 per occur. our economy that will be hit with the I believe Congress needs to act now year if single and $250,000 if married. largest tax increase in history if Con- in order to prevent this tax hike on Second, the nonpartisan official gress and the President fail to act be- America’s families and job creators. scorekeeper for Congress on tax issues, fore January 1, 2013. But given that As we can see on this chart, we have the Joint Committee on Taxation, tells small businesses are the engine of job the tax legislation to-do list. It is criti- us that 53 percent of all flowthrough creation in our economy, the impact of cally important for our economy and business income would be subject to these tax increases will reach far and the American people that we act now the President’s proposed tax hikes. Be- wide, undermining economic growth to extend the tax relief signed into law cause the vast majority of small busi- and hampering innovation and job cre- by President Bush and extended by nesses are organized as flowthrough ation. Taxpayers are on the edge of a President Obama. business entities, as I mentioned above, fiscal cliff. Yet instead of leading them Notice we did have hearings on tax this is especially harmful to small to safety, the President’s campaign is extenders and we did have hearings on businesses. Given the agreed-upon im- telling us to march forward. the fourth item on the chart to prevent portance of small businesses to our The consequences will crush Amer- the 2013 tax hikes, but we have had nei- economic recovery, it is a mystery to ican taxpayers. In February, the Wash- ther a markup or a floor presentation me why the President and his Demo- ington Post referred to this $4.5 trillion on any of those four—tax extenders, cratic allies would pursue tax increases tax hike as ‘‘taxmageddon.’’ Federal the AMT patch, death tax reform, and on these very job creators. We simply Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke de- preventing the 2013 tax hikes. cannot afford to raise taxes on over scribed it as a ‘‘massive fiscal cliff’’ The 2013 tax hikes is the most crucial half this business income. when testifying before Congress. If piece of legislation Congress must ad- This would take the marginal tax these tax hikes are allowed to occur, it dress this year, if not during the entire rate on small businesses from 33 per- will raise taxes on virtually all 112th Congress. If we allow this tax re- cent and 35 percent to 39.6 percent and flowthrough business income in the lief to expire as scheduled at the end of 41 percent, respectively. United States come January 1, 2013. the year, almost every Federal income Look at this particular chart and the This is especially harmful to small taxpayer in America will see an in- increase in small business top marginal businesses because the vast majority of crease in their rates. Some will see a rates. Here, the blue line starts to go small businesses are organized as rate increase of 9 percent, while others up in 2012. As we can see, the marginal flowthrough business entities such as will see a rate increase of 87 percent. rates will go to 40 percent and up to 41 partnerships, S corporations, limited Because the vast majority of small percent. liability companies, and sole propri- businesses are flowthrough business en- It seems clear what the agenda of the etorships. tities, such as partnerships, the income Senate should be. We should be focused So unless the Congress acts to pre- from these businesses flows through like hawks on moving us back from the vent these massive tax increases, the the business directly onto the small fiscal cliff and preventing vast majority of small businesses in business owners’ individual tax re- ‘‘taxmageddon.’’ Yet at a time when we the United States will be hit with a turns. Therefore, any increase in indi- should be working to prevent a massive massive tax increase next year. It is viduals’ tax rates means those small tax increase, President Obama and his hard to conceive of a greater impedi- businesses get hit with a tax increase. Democratic allies are spinning their ment to job creation. All of these tax This tax increase lands on these small wheels trying to raise taxes on politi- increases and the economic uncer- business owners, even if they do not cally unpopular groups. tainty they cause are going into the in- take one penny out of their business. These tax hikes are already sched- vestment and hiring decisions of busi- Thus, even if a small business reinvests uled to go into effect. Congress doesn’t ness men and women today. all its income from the business to hire have to do anything, and everyone will Even President Obama agrees that more workers, pay the workers they al- pay more in taxes come 2013. That is two-thirds of the new jobs in our econ- ready have or purchase equipment, not a good sign, given that some people omy are created by small businesses. I they would still get hit with this loom- have called this a do-nothing Senate. do not know anybody who disagrees ing tax hike. Let me refer to the Senate Demo- with that. With unemployment stuck Our economy simply cannot afford to cratic leadership’s tax legislation to-do at an unacceptably high level of 8.2 take on such a fiscal shock. President list.

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He didn’t move into and think about how they can raise with these harmful tax increases? the White House until after everything taxes. The answer is pure and simple: poli- was taken care of. But he decided he My friends on the other side of the tics. was going to make sure the President’s aisle, knowing their constituents al- Let’s not forget that every minute tax cuts went through. Naturally, ready feel overtaxed, spend countless Democrats spend playing politics is a there was serious involvement with the hours devising ways to raise taxes in a minute we don’t spend preventing the civil rights bill at that time, some- way that only hits politically unpopu- largest tax increase in American his- thing many of our southern Senators— lar groups or, in the case of tory. most all Democrats—did not want to ObamaCare, they worked tirelessly to It is time for the Senate Democratic pass. He knew if they brought that up hide the nature of the individual man- leadership to get serious and to focus first, the tax bill would never pass. It is date tax and the true impact of the on preventing this massive tax hike. an extremely interesting book by Rob- law’s over $500 billion in taxes. Instead of focusing on preventing ert Caro as to how the President was The President is now devoting his en- this massive tax hike on small busi- able to get the tax cuts through ahead tire reelection campaign toward tax ness, however, the President and the of bringing up the civil rights bill and hiking in the name of fairness. In the congressional Democratic leadership then bringing up the civil rights bill Senate, we have already voted twice on have doubled down on their small busi- and putting pressure on Republicans the proposal of my colleague from New ness tax hike strategy. The President’s and Democrats to do what should have Jersey, Senator MENENDEZ, to raise speech yesterday was simply a rehash been done many years before. taxes on oil and gas companies. We of the same old ineffective arguments I pay tribute to President Johnson, voted twice on it. about why we should raise taxes on who, of course, in the eyes of many First, we had hearings in the Senate small businesses. His claims that it is Democrats and Republicans, had a Finance Committee last year. As I said necessary to rein in the debt and def- mixed record, but he was a master in then, that was nothing more than a dog icit are not credible at all, considering helping President Kennedy’s tax bill go and pony show. Everybody knew it. he has added trillions of dollars to the through. And because of that, we had a Then the leadership brought the bill di- debt since he has been in office. The period of decent expansion. I don’t think I will ever fully under- rectly to the floor, skipping the process Senate Democratic leadership will not stand why my colleagues on the other of a markup. even present a budget proposal of their side of the aisle don’t seem to under- A few months ago, we voted on the own for the Senate to vote on. stand the importance of cutting taxes silly Buffett tax—the Buffett rule tax ‘‘Taxmageddon’’ is coming. The only during a time when we are in real dif- hike bill—without hearings and with- good news is that Congress can prevent ficulty. They still want to spend more out a markup. This is not serious tax this historic tax increase. I have an by increasing taxes, which they never policy. The Buffett tax is a statutory amendment to this bill that will pre- seem to use to pay down any deficits. talking point and not a very good one vent this historic tax increase and will We use them to spend more than ever at that. pave the way for significant tax reform First, the President said it was about before. They could take a page out of in 2013. Lyndon Johnson’s book and really out deficit reduction. We pointed out to That is where my focus will be until of the book of President John F. Ken- him it raised only $47 billion in revenue this tax hike is prevented, and I hope nedy, who was smart enough to know, over 10 years, a drop in the bucket my colleagues will join me in pre- given the President’s trillions in def- intelligent enough to know, and caring venting this looming tax increase on enough to know that during times of icit spending. We pointed out that im- the American people. plementing the Buffett tax the way great difficulty tax rate reductions are Forty of my colleagues on the other very important. President Obama suggested in his most side of the aisle voted to temporarily recent budget would lose nearly $1 tril- Mr. President, I wish we could work extend this tax relief in 2010. They together a little bit better. I wish both lion over the first 10 years alone. Spe- should do so again. cifically, President Obama proposed re- Democrats and Republicans would get President Obama once said it would off their high horses and start to band placing the AMT with the Buffett tax. be foolish to raise taxes during an eco- So the White House shifted gears. together and work on what is wrong nomic downturn, and he acted accord- with our country instead of what is Now the Buffett tax was about fairness. ingly. I compliment him for doing so. But when we pointed out that his wanted as far as political advantage Our economy remains weak today. goes. Taxing 940,000 small businesses— redistributionist scheme, if redirected The only thing that appears to have to a lower tax bracket, would only which is what our bipartisan leaders in changed is that President Obama has the Senate have said—is like asking to yield an $11-per-family tax rebate, he apparently determined that his path is criticized Republicans for demonizing go into a deeper depression. It is like class warfare. saying we don’t care. him as a class warrior. My hope is my colleagues who have The President needs to come clean What is really interesting is that a supported this tax relief in the past lot of these taxes are going to be about what the Buffett tax is. It is will put the President’s shortsighted nothing less than a second and even socked onto the people who earn less and self-interested partisanship aside than $120,000 a year through the health more damaging alternative minimum and vote on behalf of their constituents tax, one that would force many small care bill. And further, with regard to to extend tax relief to America’s fami- the health care bill, which is now con- business owners and job creators to pay lies and small businesses. a minimum of 30 percent of their in- sidered a tax, the bottom 10 percent of I finished reading this book about all wage earners or of all people in our come in tax. Lyndon Johnson and about his ascen- As the Wall Street Journal said on society are going to pay a pretty whop- sion to the Presidency of United States April 10: ping percentage of the taxes that are of America. For most of the time be- going to be assessed. They are the ones The U.S. already has a Buffett rule. The fore President Kennedy’s unfortunate Alternative Minimum Tax that first became who are going to get hit harder than law in 1969 .... The surest prediction in death, Lyndon Johnson was kind of a anybody else. politics is that any tax that starts by hitting fish out of water. He didn’t know what I think our colleagues on the other the rich ends up hitting the middle class be- to do. He wasn’t utilized very well. He side ought to really study this and fig- cause that is where the real money is. was totally loyal to the President. But ure it out. And the points I am making

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I ask unanimous consent to have right and that he will get off his high Iran has been seeking a position on printed in the RECORD my letter to the horse, quit playing the class warfare this U.N. conference on small arms and Permanent Representative to the game, and start doing what is right for arms trade treaty agreement for some United Nations, Susan E. Rice, of the America. He would be better off if he time. That has been known. United States and New York. did, I guarantee that. This is the same Iran the U.N. has There being no objection, the mate- Mr. President, I suggest the absence sanctioned four times in the last 3 rial was ordered to be printed in the of a quorum. years for its progress on its nuclear RECORD, as follows: The PRESIDING OFFICER. The arms program and the enrichment of U.S. SENATE, clerk will call the roll. nuclear material. It is the same Iran Washington, DC, July 10, 2012. The assistant legislative clerk pro- that as recently as last week the U.N. Hon. SUSAN E. RICE, ceeded to call the roll. sent its former chief head president to United States Permanent Representative to the Mr. ISAKSON. Madam President, I try to negotiate a settlement on the United Nations, United States Mission to ask unanimous consent that the order horrible things that happened in Syria. the United Nations, United Nations Plaza, for the quorum call be rescinded. This is the same Iran that is accused of New York, NY. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. DEAR AMBASSADOR RICE: I write today con- shipping arms to Syria and to the cerning the United Nations (U.N.) Conference SHAHEEN). Without objection, it is so Assad regime, which has resulted in on the Arms Trade Treaty being held this ordered. the killing of over 17,000 Syrians in the month in New York City. I have already ex- Mr. ISAKSON. Madam President, I last year. pressed my concerns and objections over the ask unanimous consent to speak as in How in anybody’s right mind could danger that the U.N. Arms Trade Treaty morning business. they allow a country that is in the poses to our sovereignty and to our Second The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without process of doing that and that has been Amendment rights. I now write to voice my objection, it is so ordered. sanctioned four times by the U.N. to strong concern over the recent inclusion of Iran as a member of the Conference’s Bureau/ UNITED NATIONS ascend to a position to negotiate a con- General Committee, and the failure of the Mr. ISAKSON. Madam President, I ference on a treaty on small arms on United States to exercise its right to block come today to share with the Senate a behalf of the U.N.? this action. letter which I have written to Ambas- I have written this letter to Sec- On July 3, 2012, the members of the Con- sador Susan Rice, the United States retary Rice because I have great re- ference unanimously supported Iran’s bid for Permanent Representative to the spect for Ambassador Rice, and I know membership on the Conference’s Bureau/Gen- United Nations. It is a letter I have she is doing a great job. But I cannot eral Committee. The Conference supported written over a grave concern I have understand for the life of me why the Iran’s inclusion in the Bureau/General Com- United States would not use its right mittee despite both Iran’s continued pursuit over actions that have taken place re- of a nuclear weapons program in defiance of cently in the United Nations but also to object to the appointment of a coun- numerous U.N. Security Council Resolutions reflects back on some things that have try such as Iran on any treaty, much and a recent U.N. report detailing Iran’s cen- happened in the last year or so that are less one on arms and the Arms Trade tral role in enabling the continuing massacre very troubling to me and, quite frank- Treaty. It reminds me of what hap- of Syrian civilians by Bashar al-Assad’s re- ly, very troubling to my constituents. pened a year ago when North Korea gime. As I know the Presiding Officer is went on the disarmament committee in Situations such as these are not without aware and as all the Senate is aware, the United Nations. Today, Syria is precedent. Just last year, North Korea as- the U.N. convened this month in New seeking a position on the Human cended to the presidency of the U.N.-backed Conference on Disarmament, and recent re- York a conventional arms trade treaty, Rights Commission. These types of ap- ports have indicated that Syria is actively where they are looking at an inter- pointments to people who are often se- pursuing membership on the U.N. Human national treaty on limitations and gov- rial violators of the governance of the Rights Council. Given this recent history, ernance over small arms shipment and committee they are trying to seek is the possibility of Syria joining such a body trade between countries. laughable and puts the United Nations at a time when it is slaughtering thousands I have expressed my concern about and the United States in an embar- of its own citizens does not appear as im- the threat to the United States second rassing position. plausible as it should. amendment, our constitutional right I have written Secretary Rice to find It is my understanding that the United States had the opportunity to oppose Iran’s to bear arms, and my concern over the out the answer to this question: Did we membership. If this is true, it is particularly U.N. subordinating U.S. law to itself. have the opportunity to object to Iran troubling that Iran faced no opposition. As But I have never ever been as con- being named to the conference? If we Iran becomes increasingly isolated on the cerned as I am today to find out that did, why didn’t we object to that? How international stage a unanimous vote in Iran has been named, without objec- in the world can we be expected to have favor of its membership on an international tion, as a member of the conference any confidence in what comes out of panel legitimizes the regime. The United that will lead this debate. the conference if, in fact, one of the States must vocally lead the opposition to I want to talk about it for a few min- worst perpetrators in the world is any attempt by Iran to use an international utes, because a lot of U.N. politics and body to further its aims. I am requesting a being appointed to the conference? I full explanation as to why the United States U.N. governance and U.N. practices are hope the Secretary will inform me so did not oppose Iran’s membership on the Bu- not understood by the American peo- that I can inform my constituents be- reau/General Committee of the U.N. Con- ple. But when the U.N. has one of these cause, frankly, I cannot explain it. ference on the Arms Trade Treaty, and a conferences working toward a treaty, I have great concern that any U.N. commitment that the United States will do they will appoint a general conference treaty on small arms would, inten- all that it can to oppose Syria’s membership or a general bureau or a board which is tionally or unintentionally, affect the on the U.N. Human Rights Council. made up of members of the U.N. who second amendment rights of the Amer- My constituents regularly voice their con- will work out the details on the con- ican people. I am a great supporter of cerns that their tax dollars go toward sup- porting the United Nations, an organization ference and then submit the entire con- the second amendment, and I have had that many of them see as operating in direct vention to the United Nations. a concern all along. I signed a letter opposition to U.S. interests. As a member of There is a process in the United Na- with Senator MORAN from Kansas last the United Nations and as a permanent tions where anyone can object to the week to the Secretary registering my member of the Security Council, our resolve

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This is the JOHNNY ISAKSON, base and related firms. Furthermore, the second time the House has taken this U.S. Senate. ATT must not pressure the U.S. to alter ei- vote to repeal the entire Affordable Mr. ISAKSON. Madam President, I ther the criteria or the decision-making sys- Care Act, and they have failed every ask unanimous consent to have printed tem of its current arms export control sys- time to pass it in the Senate. The tem, which Secretary Clinton has called the in the RECORD a letter from the Mem- House has voted 30 times to repeal all ‘‘gold standard’’ of export controls. The ATT or part of the Affordable Care Act. bers of the House of Representatives— should not in any way skew domestic debate over 100 of them—to the President and on export control reforms, as the U.S. con- Again, they have not been successful Secretary of State Clinton regarding tinues to modernize export controls to in- on any one of those in the Senate, in the U.N. arms agreement. crease U.S. global competitiveness, create this Chamber. If you say there hasn’t There being no objection, the mate- jobs for American workers, and strengthen been a vote—yes, in this Chamber, the rial was ordered to be printed in the our allies. Senate, last year every Member of the RECORD, as follows: Lastly, regardless of negotiated text, the Republican caucus voted to repeal Administration must make clear in its res- CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, health reform. That failed as well. This ervations, understandings, and declarations Washington, DC, June 29, 2012. that the ATT places no new requirements for is just cynical politics. President BARACK OBAMA, action on the U.S., because U.S. law is al- My Republican friends don’t expect Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC. ready compliant with the treaty regime or their bill to repeal the Affordable Care Secretary of State HILLARY CLINTON, that the treaty cannot change the Bill of Act to actually become law; they just C St., NW, Washington, DC. DEAR PRESIDENT OBAMA AND SECRETARY Rights or the constitutional allocation of want to put on grand political theater. CLINTON: We write to express our concerns power between the federal and state govern- Their strategy, dreamed up by the regarding the negotiation of the United Na- ments. Moreover, the U.S. must not accept same old cast of characters, such as tions Arms Trade Treaty (ATT), the text of the creation of any international agency to Karl Rove, is to gin up the rumor mill, which is expected to be finalized at a con- administer, interpret, or add to the ATT re- scare people with lies and distortions ference to be held in New York during the gime because it might represent the delega- tion of federal legal authority to a bureauc- while offering no ideas of their own. month of July. Your administration has They don’t offer any new ideas because voted in the U.N. General Assembly to par- racy that is not accountable to the American ticipate in the negotiation of this treaty. people. they don’t have any. Yet the U.N.’s actions to date indicate that We urge this Administration to uphold the Neither the House nor Senate Repub- the ATT is likely to pose significant threats principles outlined above in the ATT nego- licans agree on any plan that controls to our national security, foreign policy, and tiations at the July conference and any fu- costs, brings down premiums, or covers economic interests as well as our constitu- ture venues for discussion. Should the final as many people as the Affordable Care tional rights. The U.S. must establish firm ATT text run counter to these principles or Act. In fact, a Republican Senator was red lines for the ATT and state unequivo- otherwise undermine our rights and our in- terests, we urge this Administration to recently asked to describe his plan for cally that it will oppose the ATT if it in- the health care system if the Afford- fringes on our rights or threatens our ability break consensus and reject the treaty in New to defend our interests. York. Further, the Constitution gives the able Care Act were repealed. Here is his The U.S. must not accept an ATT that in- power to regulate international commerce to answer: ‘‘What we need to do is have a fringes on our constitutional rights, particu- Congress alone, and the ATT will be consid- lot of hearings.’’ That is their plan? I larly the fundamental, individual right to ered non-self-executing until Congress en- don’t think that qualifies as a plan. keep and to bear arms that is protected by acts any legislation to implement the agree- That won’t help the millions of people the Second Amendment, as well as the right ment. As members of the House of Rep- who would lose access to affordable of personal self-defense on which the Second resentatives, we reserve and will maintain the power to oppose the appropriation or au- health insurance coverage. Amendment is based. Accordingly, the ATT Republicans in Congress are pan- should not cover small arms, light weapons, thorization of any taxpayer funds to imple- or related material, such as firearms ammu- ment a flawed ATT, or to conduct activities dering to the extreme rightwing—those nition. Further, the ATT should expressly relevant to any ATT that has been signed by who want to tear down everything this recognize the individual right of personal the President but has not received the advice President has accomplished, regardless self-defense, as well as the legitimacy of and consent of the Senate. of the cost. Their strategy only makes hunting, sports shooting, and other lawful Sincerely, sense if you are absolutely obsessed activities pertaining to the private owner- MEMBERS OF CONGRESS. with two things: tearing down health ship of firearms and related materials. Mr. ISAKSON. Madam President, I reform and tearing down this Presi- The U.S. must also not accept an ATT that yield the floor. would interfere with our nation’s national dent. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- What would repeal mean for average security and foreign policy interests. The ator from Iowa is recognized. ATT must not accept that free democracies Americans? Well, I have looked at this and totalitarian regimes have the same right AFFORDABLE CARE ACT a different way. People used to think of to conduct arms transfers: this is a dan- Mr. HARKIN. Madam President, 2 the Republicans as being against the gerous piece of moral equivalence. Moreover, weeks ago the Supreme Court did the Affordable Care Act, but I want to de- the ATT must not impose criteria for deter- right thing and settled once and for all lineate what the Republicans would be mining the permissibility of arms transfers the question of whether the Affordable for if they were to succeed in repealing that are vague, easily politicized, and readily Care Act is constitutional. As I said on the Affordable Care Act. If you vote to manipulated. Specifically, the ATT must not hinder the U.S. from fulfilling strategic, the floor 2 weeks ago, the fight is over; repeal the Affordable Care Act, here is legal, and moral commitments to provide the law is constitutional, and it will what you are for: arms to allies such as the Republic of China stand. Some have been saying this is a You are for putting dollar limits on (Taiwan) and the State of Israel. Indeed, the great win for the President or for insurance coverage of more than 100 State Department acknowledged in June 2010 Democrats. I don’t see it that way. I million Americans, which would allow that the ATT negotiations are expected to believe this is a great victory for the insurance companies to stop paying introduce such regional, country-specific American people, for small businesses, benefits right when you get really sick. challenges. Finally, the ATT should not con- and for our economy. They will stop paying benefits. That is tain any language that legitimizes the arm- Now is the time to move past the po- ing of terrorists—for example, by recognizing what you are for if you are for repeal- any right of resistance to ‘‘foreign occupa- litical distractions and focus on the ing the Affordable Care Act. tion’’—or implies that signatories must rec- task before us: implementing the law If you are for repealing the Afford- ognize the jurisdiction of the International to bring quality, affordable health cov- able Care Act, you are for kicking Criminal Court. erage to every American. more than 3 million young people off of

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You would be for allowing insurance ready saving lives, getting money out We all remember William Buckley’s companies to spend Americans’ pre- to communities for these very services, famous admonition to conservatives. mium dollars on CEO buildings, mar- and cutting health care costs. So if you He said that the role of conservatives keting, or fancy buildings rather than vote to repeal the Affordable Care Act, is ‘‘to stand athwart history, yelling health care. In the Affordable Care Act, you are saying that we are not going to stop.’’ we have a medical loss ratio require- combat chronic diseases such as cancer William F. Buckley. Again, he said: ment, and because of that, policy- and diabetes and heart disease. The role of conservatives is to stand holders nationwide, this year, by Au- All of these protections I have enu- athwart history, yelling stop. gust 1, will receive more than $1 billion merated have been enjoyed by a certain Well, in 1935, President Roosevelt and in rebates from insurers. What that select group of Americans for decades. the Congress passed Social Security, means in the future is that insurers What select group of Americans do you providing basic retirement security for will have to spend 80 to 85 percent of suppose I am talking about who have every American. Republicans yelled the premiums they get on health care— had these protections for decades? I stop. They fought it bitterly. Seventy- not advertising, corporate jets, or big suggest that every Member of Con- five years later they are still trying to CEO salaries—on health care. If you gress, the Senate and House, look in undo Social Security. vote to repeal the Affordable Care Act, the mirror. We have enjoyed these for a In 1965 President Johnson and the you will vote to just let them go back long time. How many times have we Congress passed Medicare, ensuring to their old ways, and they can spend heard in the past when we were debat- seniors had access to decent health 50 cents of every premium dollar on ing and having hearings on the Afford- care coverage. Republicans yelled stop. health care, and the rest they can able Care Act before we voted on it— They fought it bitterly. Forty-five spend on high salaries and fancy build- how many times have we heard from years later, they are still trying to ings and conventions in the Cayman Is- our constituents that ‘‘we need the undo Medicare. lands and places like that. same kind of health care coverage you If you vote to repeal the Affordable Well, here they go again. Here they guys have in Congress.’’ That is what Care Act, you are for allowing insur- go again, trying to undo the Affordable we did. We didn’t have higher pre- ance companies to deny people cov- Care Act. As I have said before, they miums because of preexisting condi- erage or to increase their premiums if are on the wrong side of history. tions; there is no exclusion because of they have a preexisting condition. I think we should listen to the Amer- that. We have had no lifetime or an- Nearly half of all Americans have some ican people and leave our ideological nual limit on benefits, no cancellation form of a preexisting condition. So I obsessions behind and work together to guess that is what you would be for if of coverage when we got sick, and no make the law even better. The choice you vote to repeal the health care bill. copays for preventive services. In is to go forward or to be dragged back- If you want to repeal the bill, you are health reform, we basically gave the ward. It is time to come together as a for taking affordable coverage away American people the same services we united American people to create a re- from more than 30 million people, and in Congress have enjoyed for a long formed health care system that works you are for making insured Americans time. not just for the healthy and the pay for tens of billions of dollars of un- When a Member of Congress votes to wealthy but for all Americans. compensated care when uninsured peo- repeal the Affordable Care Act, he or Mr. President, I think it is important ple show up in the emergency room. she is saying that these consumer pro- also to put a human face on this mat- This has been estimated to cost Amer- tections are great for us—we will keep ter. Let’s just put a human face on ican families an average of $1,100 in them—but they are too good for you, what this bill does. I have shown some extra premiums annually. the rest of the American people. That of these people before. Let’s talk about If you vote to repeal the Affordable is the kind of cynicism that takes your Emily Schlichting. Care Act, you are for charging as much breath away. She testified before our committee. as $300 in copays for lifesaving, preven- Finally, let me point this out on the She suffers from a rare autoimmune tive services that Americans now get mandate that has gotten so much pub- disorder that would have made her un- for free, services such as mammo- licity lately. Quite frankly, the issue of insurable in the old days. But thanks grams, colonoscopies, and other cancer this mandate—or, as I call it, a free to the Affordable Care Act, as a stu- screenings. More than 85 million people rider penalty—has a long, bipartisan dent, she is able to stay on her parents’ have already used these free services so history. Seven current Republican Sen- policy until she is 26. Here is what she they can stay healthy, get in charge of ators have previously endorsed a man- said at our hearing last year. She said: their illnesses, or catch something date. Many more Republican Senators Young people are the future of this coun- early on when it costs less. had endorsed it, and they are no longer try and we are the most affected by reform— If you are for repealing the Afford- here because they either retired or we’re the generation that is most uninsured. able Care Act, you are for increasing were defeated. Former Massachusetts We need the Affordable Care Act because it prescription drug costs on seniors by Governor Mitt Romney included a is literally an investment in the future of an average of $600 a year. That is be- similar free rider penalty as the cen- this country. cause in the Affordable Care Act we terpiece of RomneyCare in Massachu- —Emily Schlichting, a student in Omaha. close this doughnut hole. More than 5.2 setts. In fact, he said this: ‘‘No, no, I Then there is Sarah Posekany of million seniors and people with disabil- like mandates. Mandates work.’’ Cedar Falls, IA. She was diagnosed ities, I might add, have saved a total of So we ought to stop these silly polit- with Crohn’s disease when she was 15. $3 billion already on prescription drug ical games. The Republicans’ obsession During her first year in college she ran spending in the doughnut hole since we with repealing health reform is based into complications from Crohn’s dis- enacted the law. If you are for repeal- strictly on ideology. They oppose the ease and was forced to drop her classes ing this law, you are for making sen- law’s crackdown on abuses by health in order to heal after multiple sur- iors pay more money for prescription insurance companies and any serious geries. Because she was no longer a drugs, pure and simple. effort by the Federal Government to full-time student, her parents’ private If you vote to repeal this law, you are secure health insurance coverage for health insurance company terminated voting to deprive States and localities tens of millions of Americans who cur- her coverage. They stopped it. Four

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It is constitutional, it is the New Orleans. The law allows for the cause of her earlier bankruptcy due to law, let’s get it implemented, and let’s judge to assess a fine per barrel of oil her health—every bank she applied to make sure we don’t go down the road of spilled in the Gulf of Mexico. for student loans turned her down. But political theater—political theater— In this case, we are talking about now, thanks to the new law, people like due to ideological obsessions. some real money. We are talking about Sarah will be able to stay on their par- I know it is a campaign year. I have almost 5 million barrels spilled in the ents’ health insurance plan until they been in a lot of campaigns myself. Gulf of Mexico. The fine could be any- are age 26. They are tough, I know that. But there where from a $5 billion fine all the way Again, are we just going to say to comes a point when we have to put pol- up to a $20 billion fine. So the question people like Sarah and Emily: Tough. itics aside for what is good for the became: Once the fine is determined You got a bad break. Tough luck. Are American people. Now is the time to and approved by the court, where is we going to say that just to make some put aside the politics on the Affordable that money going to go? The Gulf political point because of some ideolog- Care Act. Let’s get to the business of State Senators argued we should be ical obsession? implementing it. able to have this come back to help the The Affordable Care Act protects As I said, Governor Romney is the people and the environment of the gulf children with preexisting conditions nominee of the Republican Party for who were harmed. now. That protection will be expanded President. I am sure they will do every- There are so many effects, and we do to all adults in 2014—in just a couple of thing they can to elect him. I under- not know what is going to be the ulti- years. Well, actually, now that I think stand that, and that is fine. That is the mate result of all of this, particularly about it, in about a year and a half, American way. I wouldn’t have it any on the health of the gulf. every adult American will have that other way. But just keep in mind, when Five million barrels in the gulf is a coverage and be able to get affordable he was Governor, he put in a health lot of oil. The question is, the natural coverage even though they have a pre- care system in Massachusetts that is processes of the bacteria in the water existing condition. very much like the Affordable Care that consume oil that naturally leak That could mean a lot to Eleanor Act, which included a mandate. Gov- through the ocean floor—is the gulf so Pierce. She is from Cedar Falls, IA. ernor Romney himself said: No, no, I overwhelmed with all that oil that the Here is Eleanor Pierce. When her job like mandates. Mandates work. bacteria are not able to consume it? with a local company was eliminated, Well, it is time to move ahead. Let’s Since this came from a ruptured well she lost her health insurance. She implement the bill, and let’s get over 5,000 feet below the surface of the could purchase the COBRA insurance, this political theater the House is water, how much oil is still down but it was completely unaffordable to going to embark on tomorrow. there, where it is hard to get any kind her. So she searched for coverage on Mr. President, with that, I yield the of research done because of the depth the private individual market but was floor, and I suggest the absence of a and the pressure. denied access because of her pre- quorum. existing condition of high blood pres- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. That is what we need to know. We need to know for the future and we sure. The only plans that would cover CASEY). The clerk will call the roll. her came with premiums she could The assistant legislative clerk pro- need to know for all the people who never hope to afford without any in- ceeded to call the roll. have their livelihood by the gulf, be it come. Mr. NELSON of Florida. Mr. Presi- the seafood industry—but that not only So here is Eleanor, age 62, suffering dent, I ask unanimous consent that the affects the gulf. The gulf provides sea- from high blood pressure, and she had order for the quorum call be rescinded. food for the entire country. no choice but to go without insurance The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without I am coming here to say we have an and hope for the best. But, Mr. Presi- objection, it is so ordered. incredible success in a bipartisan way. dent, hoping for the best is not a sub- RESTORING THE GULF OF MEXICO I remind the Presiding Officer that we stitute for regular medical care. One Mr. NELSON of Florida. Mr. Presi- passed that amendment on to the year later, Eleanor Pierce suffered a dent, last week, we passed some signifi- Transportation bill, the RESTORE the massive heart attack. When all was cant legislation, and it was one little Gulf of Mexico Act, in this Chamber 76 said and done, she had racked up $60,000 glimpse of a bright shining moment of to 22. It was a huge bipartisan vote. in medical debt. bipartisanship. The overall Transpor- Last week was a time to celebrate, and So, again, are we going to leave peo- tation bill passed overwhelmingly. The it was a time to celebrate for our whole ple like Eleanor without coverage, with magnificent leadership of the chairman country for a lot of reasons. mounting debt and declining health of the committee, Senator BOXER, and Yesterday, I went back to the shores just to make some political point? the ranking member, Senator INHOFE, of the gulf to share with the people These are real people the Affordable was a good example of how govern- what the specifics are of the legislation Care Act is now helping. ment, in general, and this institution, we passed and, once the court decides Well, as I have said before, the Af- the Senate, should operate to get what the fine is, how that money is fordable Care Act is for every Amer- things done. We went through the going to flow and what it is going to do ican. But many of the benefits that are amendatory process, and I noticed the for our people to improve their econo- in place now, Republicans would take two leaders of the Environment and mies and the environment and for the away by voting to repeal it. Many like Public Works Committee fought off all long-term outlook of the health of the Eleanor, who will be helped when it is the amendments that would have been gulf. I wish to bring this to the atten- fully implemented in 2014, will be de- killer amendments. They accepted tion of the Senate because the gulf nied the ability, the wherewithal to some they believed strengthened the doesn’t just belong to the gulf coast have affordable health care coverage so bill, and then we passed the bill sev- counties of five Gulf States; it belongs they can have good preventive health enty-four to nineteen. So it was over- to all Americans, and the President care measures, so they can get in to see whelming and it was bipartisan. signed it into law last Friday. a doctor and get medical care before As a part of the process of that bill, I wish to thank those people in the they have to go to the emergency several months ago, when the Trans- Senate, in the House, and the President room. portation bill was on the Senate floor, for signing it, a wide array of staff and

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Even when the oil was fi- ized in law that 75 percent of the funds would take me until the next Congress nally shut off after 3 months, the gulf for Florida in this first pot of money to thank everyone. But in addition to was left with this public perception would be spent in the eight dispropor- Senator BOXER and Senator INHOFE, I that the gulf was tainted. tionately affected counties in the Flor- wish to mention the spark plug behind If we remember back, the President ida Panhandle—so from the west, this whole effort was Senator MARY asked the Secretary of the Navy, Ray Escambia County all the way to the LANDRIEU of Louisiana, whose State Mabus, to recommend a strategy to re- east to Wakulla County—while the re- has suffered mightily. Senator SHELBY store the gulf. Why Ray Mabus? Be- maining 25 percent would be spent in and Senator BAUCUS, the chairman of cause he had been a Gulf State Gov- other counties. That allocation of fund- the Finance Committee, who helped us ernor, Governor of Mississippi. After he ing is mirrored in the RESTORE Act come up with sources of revenue that did his first tour, Secretary Mabus la- and it is now law. This is important. we had to have to satisfy the General beled the gulf a national treasure, and Because while there are places across Accounting Office, Senator WHITE- he recommended that a significant por- the State that suffered from the HOUSE, all these Senators were in- tion of the Clean Water Act fines to be misperception of oil, the panhandle volved. Indeed, when we filed the bill 1 levied against BP be sent back to the counties were some of the hardest hit. year ago, we had Senators from all 5 region for environmental and economic So when it comes to the first alloca- Gulf States as cosponsors, another dis- recovery. Over the last couple weeks, tion, the intent was to have those eight play of bipartisan cooperation. the President, the Congress, stake- counties receive 75 percent of the funds Think back to 2 years ago when this holder groups from across the country in that first pot and for the other coun- disaster began. It was about 10 at night and across the political spectrum have ties along the gulf coast of Florida to on April 20, 2010, 52 miles off the coast made this commitment to restore this receive the remaining 25 percent. of Louisiana. The Macondo 252 oil well national treasure, and the result is If that State law is changed in the fu- suddenly kicked, leading to an explo- that we passed the RESTORE Act. ture, I want it clearly known that the sive blowout that claimed the lives of Over the next 6 months, the Depart- legislative intent of the sponsor of this 11 Americans. For the next 87 days, al- ment of Treasury is going to develop bill was what was just said: the 75–25 most 5 million barrels of crude oil procedures in which to implement the allocation—not to be squirreled off into gushed into the gulf. RESTORE Act. The Ecosystem Res- some other purposes in the State gov- Fishermen pulled the gear off their toration Council, established by the ernment but to go to the counties that boats and replaced it with booms and act, will build on the recommendations were affected by the spill. skimmers, tourists canceled their va- of Secretary Mabus, the task force, and The Senate-passed version of the RE- cations, waiters came to work to find others to develop a draft comprehen- STORE Act included impact allocation that there were no customers, and the sive plan to address the environmental formulas for disproportionately af- oil continued to coat the marshes that needs of the gulf. It is a Federal-State fected counties and for other gulf coast are the nursery habitat for juvenile council. Once we know the outcome of counties that took into account things shrimp and so many of the other crit- the Justice Department’s lawsuit such as population and proximity to ters that spawn in and around the against BP—and there are rumors that the oil spill. These impact allocations marshes. Some of the beaches that there is a settlement in the works. If were meant to provide a reasonable and draw tourists every summer were coat- that settlement were to be true and the transparent method for accounting for ed. Even for those beaches that did not judge approves it, the money will be impacts between gulf coast counties in have oil, the perception was that there ready to flow under the procedures Florida. The Florida Association of was oil on our beaches and the tourists being set up under this Federal-State Counties convened working groups of did not come and it killed an entire council as initially determined by the the disproportionately affected coun- tourist season. Department of the Treasury. ties to determine such a method. That is why, in addition to Louisiana The reason I wish to speak is not When we got into the conference being affected with their environment only to thank the many people who committee with the House, the House and their shrimping industry and their helped us accomplish this major mile- didn’t go along with that particular in- fishing industry, the economy of Flor- stone, but I also want to put into the ternal approach so that language was ida, where oil got onto the western- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD why certain not included in the final public law. most beaches—as a matter of fact, provisions in the RESTORE Act are But I want the record stated that was there was that famous photograph of there. the intent of the Senate-passed bill, Pensacola Beach with the white sugary As the sponsor of the amendment, I and as I have just come from the gulf sand beaches, and it looked like the en- want this legislative intent to be un- coast yesterday, I understand from the tire beach was covered. That shot derstood as the law is implemented. county commissions all up and down around the world and people started Certainly, I want understood from my the gulf that they intend to work with canceling vacations. perspective, as one of Florida’s two the cities and the other affected parties Only a few tar balls got as far east as Senators, what we have done. But it is to try to follow that method they had Panama City Beach, and the rest of the important to flesh it out, if it hasn’t recommended to us that we put into gulf coast beaches all the way down to been said already in testimony in com- the Senate-passed bill. the southern tip of Florida, no oil, but mittee as well as testimony as given in The eight panhandle counties worked the tourists stopped coming. When the the speeches on the floor. hard to reach a consensus, and it is my tourists stop coming, there is nobody The RESTORE Act sends 80 percent expectation they are going to continue in the hotels and the hotel workers of all the Clean Water Act fines back to to honor those collective decisions to can’t work, there is nobody in the res- the gulf through four mechanisms. The come up with a fair and reasonable taurants and all those workers aren’t first is to direct equal allocation method of allocating the money. working and all the ancillary busi- among the five Gulf States. Throughout the spill and for the recov- nesses that depend on that major com- In the spring of 2011, in our State, the ery efforts that are moving forward, ponent of the economy. Then, of Florida legislature passed and the Gov- the gulf region worked as one gulf, course, the seafood industry—the ernor signed legislation to ensure that with Louisiana shrimpers standing source of one-third of our domestic sea- the most affected counties receive the shoulder to shoulder with Florida food in this country, the Gulf of Mex- bulk of any oil spill funding that comes county commissions because, together,

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Any one city, any one county or State to-date science—which is lacking, by I am going to continue to work with restoration effort will only help the re- the way, not just in the gulf but in all our colleagues to move this process for- gion if you look at it as a whole. our fisheries. ward in a way that adequately restores I said there were four pots and each There is a strict cap on the adminis- this national treasure of the Gulf of of the pots has a specified amount, a trative expenses of 3 percent so that Mexico for many future generations. percentage of the total fine money. the RESTORE funds produce on-the- I appreciate the opportunity to share Each of them has certain criteria. The ground results rather than plugging this and I yield the floor. first pot I described will be divvied up budgetary shortfalls. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- among the five Gulf States, equal parts The science pot, the fourth pot, is di- ator from North Carolina. to each State, and distributed accord- vided in two. I have described the long- Mr. BURR. Mr. President, I ask unan- ing to the formulas I mentioned. term science looking at the fisheries. imous consent to speak as in morning The second pot is an amount of The remaining half of the science pot business. money specified to be directed under a will go to centers of excellence to be The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Federal-State council. It will be for the established in each of the five Gulf objection, it is so ordered. URR pertaining purposes of restoration of the environ- States. University and research insti- (The remarks of Mr. B to the introduction of S. 3367 are lo- ment of the gulf. tutions in Florida have been a vital A third pot will be according to State part of the response to the Deepwater cated in today’s RECORD under ‘‘State- plans, operating under the criteria put Horizon incident. Since the 1960s, Flor- ments on Introduced Bills and Joint together by all of the stakeholders, in- ida research institutions have worked Resolutions.’’) Mr. BURR. I yield the floor and sug- cluding a representative from all the together to benefit oceanographic gest the absence of a quorum. gulf coast counties in Florida, and ulti- science in the State. This coordinated The PRESIDING OFFICER. The mately approved by the State-Federal effort is called the Florida Institute of clerk will call the roll. council. Oceanography. This institute is essen- The assistant legislative clerk pro- The last pot, the final 5 percent of tially Florida’s marine science brain ceeded to call the roll. the allocation of the moneys, is to be trust and its members have done excel- Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask an investment in the long-term science lent science work, particularly since that the order for the quorum call be and monitoring of the gulf ecosystem. the oil spill. rescinded. When the oil began to spill we imme- This model has produced excellent The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without diately realized how little we knew results that avoid the duplication and objection, it is so ordered. about the gulf. Many commercially and make the most effective use of the re- The assistant majority leader. recreationally important fish stocks in sources in the State. That is why the CHILD MARRIAGE the gulf have never had a stock assess- RESTORE Act includes language that Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I rise ment. We did not know what the fish- specifies that in our State of Florida, a today to discuss a disturbing article eries were. We knew organizations were consortium of public and private re- which most of us saw on the front page closing down certain fish stocks to pro- search institutions in the State—a of the Washington Post. It is entitled tect the species, but it was never done total of 20 with 7 associate additional ‘‘In Niger, hunger crisis raises fears of with up-to-date data. To know how to members, including the two State re- more child marriages.’’ It was written restore a whole ecosystem we have to source agencies—is going to be the by Sudarsan Raghavan. The article know what has been harmed and how ones named to carry out the center of highlights child marriages around the we go about straightening it out. So excellence in our State. This language world. It is a human rights atrocity half of the science funding is going to- is intended to provide for the Florida that steals the future, the health, and ward a grant program to collect data, Institute of Oceanography to carry out the lives of little girls and even boys in observe and monitor the fish, the wild- this program as the centralized voice of many developing countries. life, and the ecosystem of the gulf in the ocean science in Florida. In many of these countries girls are the long term. I want that clearly understood for treated like chattel or commodities, From the beginning this program has any who read about this legislation in sold into marriages with older men to been a priority of mine because our the future. That was the legislative in- settle debts or for dowries to help fami- fishing industry is so important—com- tent with regard to the center of excel- lies survive. In Niger—the focus of the mercial fishing, recreational fishing, lence in the State of Florida. Each of Post article—a famine is raising fears and charter fishing. the other States has their own proce- that more families will turn to that By the way, the protection of these dures. practice and marry off their little girls fisheries is not just for the fish in the This past week I have been on the to gain economic security and even gulf because so many of these critters gulf coast quite a bit to tell folks about survival. that are spawned in the marshes and what I am sharing here today. This new Niger happens to have the highest bayous of the gulf, in the near-shore law is going to provide some of the nec- prevalence of child marriage with one habitats of the gulf, are species that essary resources and a framework to out of two girls marrying before the migrate to all the oceans of the world. restore the gulf coast and the waters of age of 15, and some are as young as 7. I want to reiterate that this program is the Gulf of Mexico. Just like plugging Can you imagine? Women, look intended to provide a long-term invest- the Macondo well was a step in the around you. If you see another woman, ment in gulf science. right direction, this is another monu- know that in Niger one of you would Years ago, in Alaska, after the mental step. But obviously our work is have been married before you were 15 Exxon-Valdez spill, it took 5 years for not done here. years old. That is exactly what hap- the herring population to collapse and The Department of Justice is still ne- pened to Balki Souley. it has not recovered in the 19 years gotiating with BP to ensure that they Balki Souley was married at 12 years since. We do not want this to happen in are held responsible for the damage of age. Let me show this poster of her. the Gulf of Mexico fisheries. If this gulf done, and it is time to implement RE- She is now 14. She recently lost her science program looks only at the STORE, because we want to eat gulf first child during childbirth at age 14. short term we may not be able to ade- seafood forever at Fourth of July bar- She almost died herself. Her small body quately assess the real impacts. becues. Parents want to see their chil- was just too frail to handle the dif- This funding is also meant to supple- dren playing on the white sand beaches ficulty of facing labor. While Niger has ment existing efforts and not to sup- of the gulf. They want them to visit the world’s highest rate of child mar- plant them. I want that clear in the the Gulf Islands National Seashore and riage, it is not the only place this

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It was legis- tragedy by passing the International roll, allows businesses to write-off 100 lation to allow a select group of young Protecting Girls by Preventing Child percent of their business purchases immigrant students with great poten- Marriage Act. Senator OLYMPIA SNOWE made this year, and expands the ability tial to be a bigger part of America. The and I were joined by a bipartisan group of businesses to claim an AMT credit in DREAM Act gave the students a of 34 Senators in introducing this legis- lieu of bonus depreciation. chance to earn their way into legal sta- lation. We have now passed this legisla- The hiring credit makes it cheaper tus. It wasn’t automatic. They had to tion in the Senate not once but twice. for small businesses to employ workers come to the United States as children, Unfortunately, despite the bipartisan or raise wages. The extension of bonus be long-term residents, have good support for this bill in the Senate, the depreciation would help small busi- moral character, graduate from high Republican leadership in the House re- nesses that purchase equipment to school, and complete at least 2 years of fuses to act on this legislation. With write off those purchases more quickly. college or military service. every day that failure in the House The proposal would also help the busi- It has had a strong history of bipar- continues, more and more little girls nesses that sell the equipment. Bonus tisan support over 11 years. I first in- around the world, such as Balki are depreciation sparks investment, in- troduced it with my Republican lead creases cash flows, and creates jobs. forced into early marriage. sponsor, Senator ORRIN HATCH of Utah, This means more girls in developing These measures work because they provide incentives. They require com- when it was first introduced. When the countries will lose their freedom, have Republicans last controlled the Con- their childhood innocence stolen, and panies to do something beneficial in order to obtain the corresponding tax gress, the DREAM Act passed the Sen- may, in fact, lose their lives. It means ate in a 62-to-36 vote with 23 Repub- more young girls will be forced into benefit—either to hire American work- licans voting yes. It was part of com- sexual relationships with men two or ers or invest in capital in the United prehensive immigration reform. Unfor- three times their age, and it means States. tunately, that bill didn’t pass. more girls will suffer the devastating The Reid bill is in stark contrast to that offered by Representative CANTOR. The Republican support for the and often deadly health consequences DREAM Act diminished for political that accompany forced child marriage His small business jobs bill is a mere giveaway. It gives businesses a 20 per- reasons. The vast majority of Demo- such as sexually transmitted diseases crats, despite our support, can’t stop a and birth complications for the child cent deduction for simply earning in- come. The Cantor bill allows businesses Republican filibuster when the bill has and mother. been called for consideration. I am still That is not what America stands for. to avoid paying taxes on one-fifth of committed to the DREAM Act. I am I am calling on Speaker BOEHNER, Ma- their profits as long as they employ fewer than 500 people and pay twice the committed to work with any Repub- jority Leader CANTOR, and House For- lican or any Democrat who wants to eign Affairs Committee Chairman amount of the deduction in wages. But rather than creating jobs or investing help me pass this important legisla- ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN to bring this bill in business, the Cantor bill incentivizes tion. to a vote in the House immediately. Even though we have to wait on Con- Read the article, consider the photo- the opposite. Because it provides a gress to act, these young people who graphs in the Post and other places. temporary reduced rate, the Cantor bill would benefit from the DREAM Act The lives of these girls in developing incentivizes businesses to defer making can’t wait any longer. Unfortunately, countries across the world are literally investments, hiring new employees or increasing wages in 2012 in order to in- many are now being deported or at in your hands. Mr. BAUCUS. Mr. President, Mother crease profits. That is because, the least they were. They don’t remember Teresa once said, ‘‘Be faithful in small larger the profits, the larger the tax the places they are being deported to, things because it is in them that your deduction under the Cantor bill. and certainly in many instances they That does not make sense for what strength lies.’’ don’t speak the language. Those still we need as a Nation. Those businesses Small businesses matter; they are here are at risk of deportation them- that need the boost are those that may the store fronts in our main streets; selves. They can’t get a job and find it be struggling to make a profit right they are the idea creators in our tech- difficult to go to school. They have no now. Indeed, this could be a risk-taking nology sector; and they are the em- support from the government in terms retailer or technology start-up that of their education. ployers of our people. may not have any income at all this In Montana small businesses matter That is why President Obama and year. Those businesses would not be even more, since small firms make up Homeland Security Secretary Janet helped by Representative CANTOR’s pro- 97.6 percent of our employers and cre- Napolitano decided the Obama admin- posal. Nor does it make sense to spend ate almost 70 percent of the private- istration would no longer deport young $46 billion for only 1 year of the provi- people who are eligible for the DREAM sector jobs. sion as proposed by Representative We know small businesses are hurt- Act. Instead, the administration said CANTOR. ing because we see the job numbers. they would permit these students to We should be working to create cer- apply for a form of relief known as ‘‘de- True, unemployment rates are holding tainty for our small businesses—reduc- ferred action’’ which puts on hold de- steady, but we need to do better. ing tax rates for all businesses without portations and allows them—on a tem- Monthly job growth hit its highest magnifying budget deficits or exacer- porary, renewable basis—to live and point in 20 months in January, cre- bating our long-term fiscal challenges. ating 275,000 new jobs. But job growth We should oppose the Cantor bill and work in America. I strongly support slowed substantially to 77,000 in April support the Reid bill. this decision. I think it will go down in and 69,000 in May—its lowest point I yield the floor and suggest the ab- history as one of the more significant since May of last year—and 80,000 in sence of a quorum. civil rights decisions of our era, and I June. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The salute President Obama for his courage Similarly, U.S. GDP grew by 3.0 per- clerk will call the roll. in reaching this conclusion. cent in the fourth quarter of 2011 but The assistant legislative clerk pro- Remember that the students we are has slowed to 2.2 percent for the first ceeded to call the roll. talking about didn’t come to this coun- quarter of 2012. Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask try because of a family decision. They We need to give businesses the boost unanimous consent that the quorum were brought here as babies and as they need to take the risk in hiring call be rescinded. children. As Secretary Napolitano said,

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Here is what ents’ wrongdoing. policy on DREAM Act students com- she said when she wrote to me: The Obama administration’s new pol- pared to 30 percent—less than half— I desire to help others pursue their passion, icy will make America a stronger who oppose it. to fight for their dreams, and to make a posi- country by giving these talented immi- Some Republicans outside Congress tive difference . . . Others forgot where they grants a chance to contribute more have also expressed support. For exam- came from and how their ancestors got here; fully to the economy. Studies have ple, Mark Shurtleff, the attorney gen- and what coming to America represents. I eral of Utah, said: have been blessed and want to use my knowl- found that DREAM Act students can edge and experience to help other immigrant contribute literally trillions of dollars This is clearly within the president’s families. power. I was pleased when the president an- to the U.S. economy during their work- I am a child of one of those immi- ing lives. They will be our future doc- nounced it . . . until Congress acts, we’ll be left with too many people to deport. The ad- grants. My mother was an immigrant tors and engineers and soldiers and ministration is saying, Here is a group we to this country. I now have been hon- teachers. They will make us a stronger can be spending our resources going after, ored to serve in the U.S. Senate, a Nation. but why? They’re Americans, they see them- first-generation American. I am proud Let me be very clear: The Obama ad- selves as Americans, they love this country! of my mother’s immigrant heritage ministration’s new policy is clearly Mark Shurtleff, Attorney General of and my heritage as well. In my office lawful and appropriate. Throughout Utah. behind my desk is my mother’s natu- our history, the government has de- It is easy to criticize the President’s ralization certificate. At about age 23 cided who they will prosecute and who policy on the DREAM Act in the ab- she became a citizen. I keep that cer- they will not based on law enforcement stract. What I have tried to do on a tificate there as a reminder of my fam- priorities and available resources. Pre- regular basis is to introduce those who ily roots and a reminder of this great vious administrations in both political follow the Senate proceedings to the country. It is the immigrant contribu- parties have made those decisions on actual students who are affected by tion to America that adds to our diver- deportations, and the Supreme Court this. sity, gives us strength, and I think recognizes the right of a President to One of them is Kelsey Burke. Kelsey brings a lot of special people to our decide what agency will make a deci- was brought to the United States from shores who are willing to make great sion to prosecute or not prosecute. Lis- Honduras at the age of 10. Her family sacrifices to be part of this great Na- ten to what the Supreme Court said in settled in Lake Worth, FL, where she tion. a recent opinion on Arizona’s immigra- started school in the sixth grade. By These young people affected by the tion law: the time she was in eighth grade, she DREAM Act were too young to make A principal feature of the removal system was taking advanced placement class- that conscious decision, but the par- is the broad discretion exercised by immigra- es. She was accepted into the Criminal ents who brought them here weren’t, tion officials . . . Discretion in the enforce- Justice Magnet Program at Lake and they were making that decision for ment of immigration law embraces imme- Worth High School. She developed a them. Now we want these young people diate human concerns. passion for the law and started to to have a chance for their generation The administration’s policy isn’t just dream about becoming an attorney. to make this a stronger Nation. I ask legal; it is smart and realistic. There She continued to take honors classes my colleagues: Would we be better off are millions of undocumented immi- and then enrolled in college at Palm if Kelsey were asked to leave? I don’t grants in the country. It would take Beach State College. She graduated think so. I think her having grown up literally billions of dollars to deport all from high school with a 3.4 GPA, a in this country and overcome so many of them. It will never happen. So the criminal justice certificate, and al- obstacles is an indication of what a Department of Homeland Security has ready 15 college credits. strong-willed and talented young to set priorities. The Obama adminis- In 2008, Kelsey was granted tem- woman she is. We need so many more tration has established a deportation porary protected status which allows just like her. policy that makes it a high priority to immigrants to remain in the United The President has given Kelsey and deport those who have committed seri- States temporarily because it is unsafe others some breathing space here with ous crimes or who may be a threat to for them to return to their home coun- his decision on the DREAM Act. Now it public safety. The administration said try. With temporary protected status, is time for us to accept the responsi- it is not a high priority to deport Kelsey is able to work legally, al- bility not only to deal with the DREAM Act students. I think the ad- though she is still not eligible to stay DREAM Act but also to deal with the ministration has its priorities right. here permanently or to become a cit- immigration question. We cannot run This isn’t amnesty. It is simply a de- izen. After she began working, Kelsey away from the fact that it is unre- cision to focus limited government re- was able to afford college. Keep in solved and has been for years. We need sources on those who have committed mind Kelsey and other DREAM Act to work together on a bipartisan basis serious crimes and to basically say to students are not eligible for Federal to make certain we have an immigra- DREAM Act students: You have an op- student loans or any other Federal fi- tion system that is fair, reasonable, portunity to remain here in a legally nancial aid. Going to college for them and will continue to build this great recognized, temporary, and renewable is harder than it is for most kids. Nation of immigrants, bringing to the status. While working full-time, Kelsey went shores of this country those who have That policy has strong support in to Florida Atlantic University, grad- made such a difference in the past and Congress. It was RICHARD LUGAR, a Re- uating with a major in public commu- will in the future. publican from Indiana, who joined me 2 nications and a minor in sociology. She I thank all of my colleagues, includ- years ago in writing to President was indeed the first member of her ing the Presiding Officer, for his strong Obama to ask him to do this. Last year family to graduate from high school support of the DREAM Act. The Presi- Senator LUGAR and I were joined by 20 and college. She now works as a para- dent’s decision has given us a new op- other Senators who stood together legal at a law firm in Palm Beach portunity to introduce these young with us, including majority leader County. She is very active in her com- people to America in a legal, protected HARRY REID, Judiciary Committee munity. She serves on the board of the status on a renewable basis. chairman PATRICK LEAHY, and Senator Hispanic Bar Association, volunteers Mr. President, I yield the floor for BOB MENENDEZ. at the neighborhood community cen- my colleague from Ohio. According to recent polls, the Amer- ter, and coaches youth soccer. Her The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ican people think the President made dream is to become a U.S. citizen, and ator from Ohio.

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The point of so much of back. dreds and hundreds of thousands of what he is talking about is giving peo- But many of these auto suppliers— Americans, as much as it was about ple an opportunity. If they work hard companies that make brackets or bolts supporting the Big Three. and play by the rules, they can get or wheel covers or glass or a number of Today the domestic auto industry is ahead in this country. While I do not other products that all go into auto as- back on course. GM is the leading car come to the floor today to talk about sembly—many of these manufacturers, company in the world. It is earning sig- immigration and the DREAM Act, I including component manufacturers of nificant profits. As I said, plants in To- support what Senator DURBIN is doing. parts for the auto industry, talk about ledo and Lordstown and Defiance are I come to speak about something else competing against China. For too long, hiring workers. Honda, Chrysler, Ford, that is related to allowing people to they tell me—and I recognize—China GM, have all announced those various have the opportunity to get ahead, and has been manipulating its currency to multimillion dollar investments in that is Ohio manufacturing and why it give Chinese exports an unfair advan- Ohio alone, not to mention many other is so important to our country. tage. The Chinese Government also States I named earlier. The best ticket to the middle class in gives illegal subsidies to their domestic We have to continue making the in- the last 100 years in the State of Ohio industries for the purpose of exporting vestments in manufacturing that mat- and all over the country has been peo- and dumping products in the American ter for our recovery and our economic ple making things. The way to create market. The term ‘‘dumping’’ simply competitiveness. I was just on a con- wealth is to either mine it or grow it or means they subsidize it so the product ference call with rural housing advo- make it. The Presiding Officer in his itself is priced under the cost of pro- cates in Ohio. We know historically in State of Colorado understands all three ducing it. It is called dumping it in our this country what leads us out of de- of those. In Colorado they mine ore, market. pression: manufacturing and housing. they grow crops, they make products, If that weren’t enough, China skirted We are doing significantly better in as they do in Ohio. Ohio is increasingly trade volume even further with illegal manufacturing. Remember earlier in becoming an energy State in many duties that affected more than 80 per- my short little talk, that we lost 5 mil- ways and a leading farm State. Our cent of U.S. auto exports to China, in- lion manufacturing jobs from 2000 to biggest industry in a sense in Ohio is cluding Ohio-made vehicles such as 2010. We have gained 500,000 since then, agriculture. We are also the No. 3 man- Jeep, assembled in Toledo, and Acura, including in Ohio almost every single ufacturing State in the United States assembled in Marysville. We can’t af- month over the last 30 months or so. of America. Only Texas and Colorado ford to let China take the wind out of Manufacturing is doing its part to pull produce more than Ohio does. They are our sails. us out of this recession. We have got to States two and three times our size in Last week, the day after Independ- do better in housing. That is a subject population and, in area, more than ence Day, the administration an- for another discussion. But the manu- that. nounced it would stand with American facturing part is so important. We know that from 2000 to 2010, we workers and fight back against China’s One place we must remain vigilant is lost one-third of the manufacturing discriminatory tariffs on American the enforcement of trade laws. That is jobs in this country. We lost more than automobiles. When they use illegal what the President is doing. We know 5 million manufacturing jobs, which international trade law—when they put that enforcing trade law is not just disappeared, suffered tens of thousands illegal tariffs on American products—it right for manufacturing, it is right for of plant closings, thousands of commu- means the Chinese keep prices so high job creation. The International Trade nities abandoned or crippled, teachers for American-made autos—artificially Commission’s ruling in December 2009 laid off, librarians laid off, police and high—the Chinese simply won’t buy led to a broader measure on imports to firemen laid off, families broken be- them. Chinese motorists won’t buy support domestic producers of steel cause of these manufacturing job them. So they, in effect, by using these pipe, such as V&M Star Steel in losses. More than 15,000 manufacturing tariffs, have kept American products Youngstown. By addressing illegal Chi- jobs were lost between 2000 and 2010. made by American workers in the nese trade practices, this decision Since early 2010, we now have 500,000 United States of America, out of China. helped increase demand for domestic more jobs than we had in the early We buy so much from China. We can production. It played a significant role 2000s. In other words, for the first time buy products in almost any store in in V&M Star’s decision to do some- in a decade, we are actually seeing America that were made in China. We thing that people did not expect would manufacturing job gains. A big part of buy so many of their products, but happen anytime soon. V&M Star Steel that is what has happened to the auto they do all they can—illegally in many made a decision to build a new $650 industry. cases—to keep our products out. million seamless pipe mill in Youngs- I spent much of last week all over my Now is the time to stand for Amer- town, OH, bringing, I believe, about State but especially visiting places in ican workers, to stand for suppliers in 1,000 building trades jobs, building the northern Ohio where manufacturing Dayton who provide aluminum and structure of the plant, and now several and especially auto manufacturing is zinc for casting, workers in Defiance, hundred jobs as they begin produc- so important. I talked to business own- OH, who specialize in heavy-gauge steel tion—a new steel plant in Youngstown, ers who are grateful and enthusiastic for our domestic automobile industry. OH, one of the major steel-producing about what happened with the auto That is why the President’s decision, centers in the country that had come rescue. The auto industry was literally the United States Trade Representa- on hard times, particularly in steel; a dying in Ohio and across the country. tive’s decision, aimed at defending new steel mile in Youngstown, OH, be- At this point 4 years ago, in late 2008 American jobs was so important. We cause the President of the United and early 2009, if the U.S. Congress, the know what rescuing the auto industry States, because the International President—the House and Senate— meant for us. It was not only about Trade Commission, because the Depart- hadn’t stepped in, my State would be preventing crises, but it could have ment of Commerce, because Congress in a depression. Since then, we are see- been an economic depression, espe- pushed for it, actually enforced trade ing major investments—in many cases cially in the industrial Midwest. Hun- rules, and look what happened. So hundreds of millions of dollars of in- dreds of thousands of Ohioans depend trade enforcement matters.

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My thoughts and prayers go They are fighting to save our homes, are worsened by indirect predatory out to his wife, Jessica, his son, Carter, our businesses, and our communities subsidies such as currency manipula- his parents, James and Kelli, and all from devastating fires, often flying in tion. That is why my legislation, the his other family and friends who are very dangerous terrain. Currency Exchange and Oversight Re- grieving his loss. The names of the fallen airmen will form Act, the largest bipartisan jobs Sergeant Skalberg grew up an ath- be added to a memorial at the unit’s bill that has passed the Senate in the lete. He graduated from Nishna Valley headquarters and their service likewise last 2 years, is so important. It got High School in Hastings, IA in 2005, and praised. Great Americans such as these more than 70 votes in the Senate. Both enlisted in the Army in 2007. James de- continue to answer the call whenever parties supported it. The House of Rep- ployed to Iraq with his unit in 2008 and wherever they are needed. Our resentatives had passed a similar meas- through 2009 and deployed again to Af- hearts go out to the families and ure one other time. Now we are simply ghanistan in 2011. His awards and deco- friends of Paul, Joseph, Ryan, and Rob- asking Speaker BOEHNER to schedule rations include the Bronze Star Medal, ert, and I ask my colleagues to join me this bill for a vote. If it is scheduled for Purple Heart, Army Commendation in commemorating the lives of these a vote, if the House votes on it, they Medal, Army Achievement Medal, men. Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service will pass it, I would predict, with at f least 300 votes, because large numbers Ribbon, Driver’s Badge, Air Assault of Members of both parties want to see Badge, and Combat Action Badge. RECOGNIZING J. CARL GANTER the House of Representatives move. James is remembered by his family AND CIRCLE OF BLUE They voted for it before. We need as having been loved by everyone for Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I extend a Speaker BOEHNER to actually bring it being a gentleman in every respect. He hearty congratulations to J. Carl to a vote. was remembered by teachers and Ganter, director and founder of Circle It means standing for American jobs coaches as a star player and caring stu- of Blue in Traverse City, MI, on receiv- when China cheats. Without aggressive dent. He was carefree, easy going, reli- ing the 2012 Rockefeller Foundation In- enforcement of trade laws, this unlevel able, levelheaded, and loving. He was a novation Award. Innovation and col- playing field will cost hundreds of family man who loved his wife since laboration are two components critical thousands of American jobs. It is born they met as teenagers in high school, to solving the challenges we face as a from the realization that stakes are and his son, Carter, whom he hoped to State and as a nation. Organizations too high for our workers, our manufac- one day teach to play basketball. like Circle of Blue are leading the turers, our economy if we do not fight James was the kind of man we can be charge, helping to inform our discus- back. We need an all-hands-on-deck ap- proud to call a native son of Iowa. He sions and to guide us on a path toward proach, at the U.S. Trade Rep, at the stood as an example to others in his ac- lasting, comprehensive solutions. Department of State, at the Depart- tions and his character. We owe SGT Circle of Blue has focused its efforts ment of Commerce, to be involved and James Skalberg, and others like him, on the global freshwater crisis for more more aggressive, especially by initi- our most sincere gratitude and appre- than a decade and has successfully ating more trade actions. ciation for their willingness to make united an international network of We know our trade actions stabilized the ultimate sacrifice for our great leading journalists, scientists, and data the auto industry. We know enforce- country. I call on my colleagues in the experts to shed light on this issue and Senate and every American to pay trib- ment of trade law translates into steel to illuminate a better path forward. ute to this brave American. jobs and paper jobs and tire jobs and This work has spurred meaningful, dy- other jobs. We know it is time to con- f namic, and workable processes and in- tinue fighting for and investing in TRIBUTE TO NORTH CAROLINA formation that are helping to solve American manufacturing. AIR NATIONAL GUARD real and pressing problems for commu- I yield the floor and I suggest the ab- Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, today I nities in need. sence of a quorum. wish to honor six brave airmen with Through this effort, Circle of Blue The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. BEN- the North Carolina Air National Guard has put forth enlightening reports on NET). The clerk will call the roll. who died or were seriously injured the nexus between water, food, and en- The assistant legislative clerk pro- ergy. Conducted both in China and the ceeded to call the roll. while fighting South Dakota’s White Draw Fire. United States, this integrated, cross- Mr. BROWN of Ohio. Mr. President, I cutting work demonstrates that cur- ask unanimous consent that the order Lt. Col. Paul Mikeal, Maj. Joseph McCormick, Maj. Ryan David, and Sen- rent practices are not only environ- for the quorum call be rescinded. mentally unsustainable, but can be The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ior Master Sgt. Robert Cannon were economically disruptive. In both in- objection, it is so ordered. killed July 1 when their C–130 fire- fighting plane crashed near Edgemont, stances, Circle of Blue has utilized this f SD, as they battled a large forest fire innovative approach to build broad col- MORNING BUSINESS in the Black Hills. Two crewmembers laborations and solutions-focused proc- Mr. BROWN of Ohio. Mr. President, I survived the crash but were left in crit- esses that are charting a course toward ask unanimous consent that the Sen- ical condition. a brighter future. ate proceed to a period of morning Men and women in our armed forces There is little doubt we live in a business, with Senators permitted to put their lives on the line every day for deeply interconnected world, and the speak therein for up to 10 minutes their fellow servicemembers and for all fundamental economic, social, and en- each. Americans. They serve in the hope that vironmental challenges we face are The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without these daily sacrifices will ensure a linked. Under Ganter’s able leadership, objection, it is so ordered. safer and more prosperous United Circle of Blue has built a breakthrough f States. Their actions are not in vain model of data collection, design, re- nor forgotten, and members of our porting, and convening that places an HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES armed services are continually in our emphasis on these linkages holis- SERGEANT JAMES SKALBERG, JR. thoughts and prayers. tically. By facilitating collaboration Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, Airmen fighting these fires are nec- between policymakers, scientists, aca- today I wish to pay tribute to SGT essarily exposed to dangerous condi- demics, businesses, and the general

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Tom spearheaded Medicare and have ever had working for me, and he levels with better information to make Medicaid changes, including improve- has brought that knowledge and his better decisions.’’ ments to rural Medicare programs and sound judgment to so many successful By discerning emerging trends, high- securing reimbursement for telehealth efforts. He is enormously talented, lighting solutions, and facilitating services, that became part of the 1997 hard-working, dedicated, and incred- meaningful collaboration, Circle Of Balanced Budget Act. During that time ibly loyal. And he has earned the great- Blue is a powerful partner in a number I worked with others to prevent budget est respect of other Senators, staff, and of areas. The Rockefeller Foundation legislation from block-granting nutri- many constituents he has worked with Innovation Award is a tremendous tion programs. Winning that amend- through the years. honor, one this organization richly de- ment during consideration of the 1996 Tom will be leaving my office to serves. What is most clear to me is welfare reform bill was an incredibly serve as policy director for Minority that the best has yet to come, and I important legislative accomplishment, Whip STENY HOYER in the U.S. House of look forward to the fruits their work in terms of helping to protect the most Representatives. We are fortunate that will surely bear in the future. vulnerable in our society, a priority he will continue using his incredible f that Tom has always had with his work talent to serve the public good. While I on health and other issues. will miss him terribly, I am so pleased TRIBUTE TO TOM MAHR In the summer of 1997, I was tasked that he has chosen to continue in serv- Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I rise by Leader Daschle to lead a Demo- ice to Congress and our great Nation. today to recognize a truly exceptional cratic Senate task force to develop leg- I am so grateful for the leadership member of my staff who recently de- islation to implement the proposed to- Tom has provided in my office these parted after 22 years of service in the bacco settlement between the State at- past 22 years. The country is very for- Senate. Tom Mahr is one of the long- torneys general and a number of pri- tunate to have someone of his caliber est-serving members of my staff, and vate tobacco plaintiffs. Tom played an in public service. It is with deepest he has made invaluable contributions integral role in developing that bill gratitude for his years of service to me, to important debates and the drafting and negotiating improvements as it the State of North Dakota, the Senate, of key pieces of legislation in the Sen- moved through the Senate. That bill and the Nation that I wish him all the ate over the past 2 decades. He will be was seen as the gold standard for pub- best in the next stage of his career. missed. lic health and it won key support from Like many staff members, Tom the White House. f began his career on Capitol Hill as an In 1998, Tom became my legislative TRIBUTE TO MAJOR GENERAL intern. I tapped him to join my staff in director, a position he held until July FREDERICK HODGES January 1988 as a legislative cor- 6, 2012. I have relied on Tom’s advice, respondent. Tom excelled from the counsel, and strategic thinking on so Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, I wish to start, and it was not long after that he many key initiatives that I have ad- recognize MG Fredrick (Ben) Hodges began a steady path to increasing lev- vanced for both North Dakota and the for his professional service and dedica- els of responsibility. His first major ef- country. You name it, Tom was a part tion to duty as the U.S. Army’s Chief fort as a banking legislative assistant of it. He has been a trusted advisor dur- of Legislative Liaison over the last was during the Savings and Loan bail- ing key debates from the resolution au- year. In this capacity, Major General out. He provided me with sound advice, thorizing the war in Iraq that I voted Hodges was responsible for advising the and I was one of only 8 Senators to against to budget and tax issues to Secretary of the Army, the Chief of vote against the bailout. Medicare prescription drugs and health Staff of the Army, and other senior Tom left briefly to complete grad- reform. And he has led negotiations on Army leaders on all legislative and uate school at Princeton; he rejoined many critical bills that I have intro- congressional matters. During this pe- my staff in 1991, working on a number duced or played a role in developing. riod of extraordinary change and chal- of important issues, including what to Tom has proven himself as a stra- lenges facing the Army, he masterfully do to help the economy. When I joined tegic thinker when it comes to putting led the Army’s outreach to the Con- the Finance Committee in 1993, Tom together the farm bill compromises gress. Due to the exceptional manner was assigned to work on trade issues. necessary to achieve legislative success in which he has performed, Major Gen- For North Dakota, with its significant in the Senate. He has worked tirelessly eral Hodges has been selected to be- agricultural interests, ensuring fair with other Senate offices during the come the NATO Land Component Com- trade agreements and opening new critical stages of the last three farm mand Stand-Up Team Chief in Turkey. markets for our products was vital. In bills to ensure the best possible out- Major General Hodges adeptly under- those days, the rapid rise in imports of comes for North Dakota, while also ad- stood the importance of fostering a wheat and barley from Canada was neg- dressing the needs and concerns of strong and durable relationship with atively affecting farmers in North Da- other States. Congress. He now completes his third kota. Addressing this was a top pri- On energy, Tom has a deep under- assignment with the Army’s Legisla- ority for me, and Tom was a key part standing of the challenges and opportu- tive Liaison, having served for over of the effort. With his guidance and nities our Nation faces. He was instru- five years in support of the Congress. strategic advice, I was successful in mental in my efforts with the bipar- He worked tirelessly on behalf of the getting the U.S. Trade Representative tisan energy group, the Gang of 10. It Army to earn both the trust and con- to negotiate an agreement under which grew to 20, 10 Democrats and 10 Repub- fidence of Members of Congress and the Canadians agreed not to flood our licans. Through our efforts, we were their staffs. His candor and ready ac- markets. able to come together on a bipartisan, cessibility to Congress ensured com- In the mid-1990s, Tom took over the comprehensive energy package to re- prehensive support for the Army. health care portfolio in my office. duce fuel prices, lessen our dependence Major General Hodges handled some of Health care was an integral part of the on foreign energy, and strengthen our the most complex and sensitive issues major budget battles that took place economy. The New Energy Reform Act faced by the Army in the last decade. then, when the Speaker of the House legislation produced by the group rep- Throughout his career, Major Gen- was proposing to slash Medicare spend- resented a true compromise, incor- eral Hodges has been the consummate

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His advice, coun- his wife, Alzetta Petterway, and their 1883 and has since transformed into one sel, and friendship have been very valu- 70th wedding anniversary. of the nation’s leading pediatric care able to us in the Senate, and he will be Mr. Petterway served in the U.S. facilities. Through its outstanding sorely missed. Army during World War II, from June clinical care, research and education, A native of Quincy, FL, Major Gen- 1943 to September 1945. He was in the CCHMC serves children and families in eral Hodges graduated from the U.S. European Command where he served in the greater Cincinnati community and Military Academy in May 1980 and was Africa, Italy, and France. Mr. has improved child health around the commissioned as a second lieutenant in Petterway was recently honored by the Nation and throughout the world. the infantry. Following successful Caddo Parish Commission, in Shreve- Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Med- completion of the basic course and port, LA, as the parish’s oldest living ical Center has grown significantly Ranger School, he was assigned as a World War II veteran. over the past 127 years, becoming one platoon leader and company executive After Mr. Petterway completed his of the five largest employers in the re- officer in Germany. Upon return to the service in the U.S. Army, he returned gion. Not only does the hospital pro- United States, Major General Hodges to Shreveport where he and his wife vide outstanding patient care, but it is commanded infantry units at the com- still reside. Long after his military also responsible for many medical and pany, battalion, and brigade levels in duty and career, Mr. Petterway and his research breakthroughs that have the 101st Airborne Division, AASLT. wife have stayed extremely active changed medicine forever. These break- During his command of the ‘‘Bastogne’’ within their church and community. throughs include the oral polio vac- Brigade, Major General Hodges’ leader- It is with a heartfelt sincerity that I cination and the invention of the first ship was instrumental in the successful ask my colleagues to join me along heart-lung machine, among many oth- invasion of Iraq during the early stages with Mr. Petterway’s family in hon- ers. of Operation Iraqi Freedom. oring and celebrating the life of this Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Major General Hodges has also served extraordinary person. ranked in the top 10 in all pediatric in a variety of Army staff positions f specialty areas listed in the US News throughout his distinguished career. and World Report survey, and earned a RECOGNIZING NATIONWIDE Ranging from tactics instructor at the top three spot on the survey’s honor CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL Infantry School to senior battalion ob- roll. The hospital treats patients from server/controller at the Joint Readi- Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. President, today all over the region as parents bring ness Training Center, he has ensured I wish to congratulate Nationwide their children to Cincinnati to ensure that our soldiers are properly trained Children’s Hospital of Columbus, OH the best treatment available. It is an in their war-fighting functions. As a for being ranked seventh in the coun- honor to have such a prestigious and staff officer, Major General Hodges has try on the 2012 US News and World Re- dedicated hospital in my hometown of served as the aide-de-camp to the Su- port’s Honor Roll for Children’s Hos- Cincinnati, Ohio. preme Allied Commander Europe, chief pitals. I would like to recognize Cincinnati of staff for the XVIIIth Airborne Corps, Nationwide Children’s Hospital Children’s Hospital for this tremendous and director of the Pakistan/Afghani- earned this distinction after receiving accomplishment, which is a result of stan Coordination Cell. Major General top 50 hospital distinctions in ten dif- the hard work and dedication of many Hodges’ operational assignments in- ferent departments. Its gastro- within the organization and commu- clude deployments to both Iraq and Af- enterology, cardiology and heart sur- nity. ghanistan as the assistant chief of gery, pulmonary, and neurology and f staff, CJ3, Multi National Corps-Iraq neurosurgery departments were all and as the deputy commander for Sta- ranked on the top ten lists in their re- ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS bility, Regional Command South, spective categories. Since 1892, Nationwide Children’s International Security and Assistance RECOGNIZING THE RANGELEY Hospital has been serving the pediatric Force, Kandahar, Afghanistan. LAKES HERITAGE TRUST Throughout the various assignments needs of millions of young buckeyes and deployments, Major General across Central Ohio. Children’s Hos- ∑ Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, the Hodges always accomplished his mis- pital provides an invaluable service for Height of Land in Maine’s Rangeley sion and cared for his soldiers, and many Ohio families every year and Lakes Region is a crown jewel among took great care of the Army families continues a unique Ohio tradition of my State’s abundant natural treasures. under his command. excellence in the healthcare industry. The panorama of lakes and mountains, We extend our heartfelt thanks to This well-earned commendation ar- streams and valleys, offered by this MG Ben Hodges, to his wife Holly, and rives at an appropriate juncture for lofty perch in the Western Mountains, to his children Ben and Madeline, for Children’s Hospital as it is about to is among the most spectacular sights their dedication and service to the Na- dedicate a new 2.1 million square feet in New England. tion. Words cannot characterize prop- expansion of its clinical and research I rise today to congratulate a re- erly the extraordinary character of departments. This expansion is the markable group of local citizens, the Major General Hodges’s accomplish- largest of its kind in US medical his- Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust, for ments. tory. their hard work and commitment over The Nation thanks him and wishes Mr. President, I would like to again more than 2 decades to protect and pre- him success and happiness in his next congratulate the staff of Nationwide serve this extraordinary place and to assignment. Children’s Hospital on this tremendous make it accessible to all. The Height of f honor. Land Overlook on the Rangeley Lakes f National Scenic Byway, officially dedi- TRIBUTE TO MR. JOHN cated on July 15, 2012, demonstrates PETTERWAY, JR. RECOGNIZING CINCINNATI the great partnership they have formed Ms. LANDRIEU. Mr. President, today CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL with State and Federal Government, I ask my colleagues to join me in rec- Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. President, today conservation organizations, businesses, ognizing and celebrating the 101st I wish to commend Cincinnati Chil- and neighbors to achieve lasting ac- birthday of Mr. John Petterway, Jr., of dren’s Hospital Medical Center for complishments.

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This and enjoyed by residents and visitors 2004 with representatives from the first phase will complete approxi- forever. The Height of Land Overlook State of Delaware, New Castle County, mately 9 miles of the trail from Dela- has converted a narrow and dangerous the Army Corps, Delaware City, Chesa- ware City to just beyond Summit Ma- corridor into a spacious, safe, and wel- peake City, the State of Maryland, and rina in Delaware, including the con- coming place for inspiration and reflec- recreation groups. In 2005 and 2006 pub- struction of two trail heads, parking tion. lic workshops were held to solicit ideas areas, and comfort stations. To complete this outstanding and comments from local residents re- Honoring Congressman Mike Castle’s project, the Rangeley Lakes Heritage garding potential recreational uses longtime support of recreational and Trust brought together a wide range of along the C&D Canal. In March 2006 a commuter-oriented greenways and people and organizations into a com- concept plan was completed by the trails in Delaware and across the Na- mon cause. It overcame the boundaries working group, recommending the cre- tion, as well as his vision, leadership, between towns, bridged the divide be- ation of a recreational trail along the and steadfast support of the Chesa- tween government agencies, and canal to be used by walkers, joggers, peake and Delaware Canal trail, the worked collaboratively with the pri- cyclists, and equestrians. In 2007 design Delaware delegation hereby dedicates vate sector. The commitment by the work for the trail began and environ- the trail to him and officially recog- Maine Department of Transportation is mental assessments were completed, nizes the name as the ‘‘Michael N. Cas- especially commendable. and in 2009 trail design was completed. tle Trail at the C&D Canal.’’∑ In 2009, I was pleased to help secure Congressman Castle was instru- f $2.9 million in U.S. Department of mental in obtaining resources for the REMEMBERING RICHARD BAUER Transportation funding for this impor- trail. In addition to supporting efforts tant project. It is essential that the to acquire state and local funding, he ∑ Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, today I Federal Government be a strong mem- also secured a total of $2.2 million in wish to honor the life of Richard ber of partnerships to preserve our nat- public lands highways discretionary Lueking Bauer, a distinguished Ida- ural treasures, enhance recreation, pro- awards in fiscal years 2008, 2009, and hoan who will be greatly missed. mote economic growth, and help pro- 2010 from the Federal Highway Admin- Dick has been an involved Idahoan tect the environment. The Height of istration to go toward planning and since he and his family moved to Amer- Land Overlook and the conservation construction of the trail. ican Falls in 1963 when he purchased walk that will be completed next Congressman Castle’s vision and Bauer Chevrolet and Oldsmobile. Dick spring will help make this area a na- years of work to build a trail along the owned the business for 22 years and was tional destination. C&D Canal were not forgotten when he recognized as a dedicated member of Sir Edmund Hillary said that, ‘‘Peo- left office. Recognizing the tremendous the community. Prior to moving to ple do not decide to become extraor- benefits that could be realized by the American Falls in 1963, Dick Bauer dinary. They decide to accomplish ex- trail, the delegation picked up the studied economics at Westminster Col- traordinary things.’’ Like that famous project where Castle left off. Since lege in Salt Lake City, Utah, served in mountaineer, the citizens who came to- then, the delegation has worked with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in gether to establish the Rangeley Lakes the Federal Highway Administration, Germany in 1954–1956 and married his Heritage Trust had a lofty goal. They the State of Delaware, New Castle wife of 55 years, Lois Saathoff. not only reached the summit, they County, the recreation community, Throughout his life, he devoted con- went far beyond. Their amazing success and others to reinvigorate the working siderable time to community service speaks volumes about the commitment group and secure additional funding to and served in leadership roles on nu- that the people of Maine have to pre- build the first phase of the recreational merous boards, commissions and orga- serve our special places and to share trail along the banks of the Chesa- nizations. This includes his service on them with all Americans.∑ peake and Delaware Canal. the Power County Airport Board, the f The recreational trail along the C&D Idaho Board of Aeronautics and the Canal will provide a common link to Board of Directors of the Idaho Hous- MICHAEL N. CASTLE TRAIL communities across the States of Dela- ing and Finance Association. He was ∑ Mr. COONS. Mr. President, yesterday ware and Maryland from Chesapeake also a committed Lutheran, who was we recognized the vision and tireless City to Delaware City. It will create a actively involved in Lutheran churches efforts of former Congressman Mike safe and inviting recreational oppor- in his communities, and he was a mem- Castle of Delaware to develop a rec- tunity along the canal and will bring ber of the Board of Regents of Pacific reational trail along the Chesapeake families and other groups to hike, bicy- Lutheran University in Tacoma, Wash- and Delaware—or C&D—Canal and cle, jog, skate, or ride horseback along ington. broke ground for its construction. the trail. Local business, including res- His efforts in the Republican Party The C&D Canal, managed by the taurants and shops, will reap the bene- included his service as national com- Philadelphia District of the Army fits of this increased tourism to the mitteeman; State party chair, sec- Corps of Engineers, has been in oper- area. The C&D Canal trail will also retary and treasurer; county, regional ation since 1829. Today it is one of the support healthy lifestyles through out- and district chairman; mentor to polit- busiest working waterways in the door recreation. The trail will improve ical candidates; and member of the Ada world, with over 25,000 vessels passing safety along the canal and increase the County Lincoln Day Association. He through it each year. The canal is a appeal and land value of residential de- also served as an elector for President critical commercial waterway serving velopments in the area. The C&D Canal Reagan and Vice-President Bush. the ports of Wilmington, Baltimore, recreation trail will be an attractive President George H.W. Bush appointed and Philadelphia. The C&D Canal is asset for the Middletown, Odessa, and Dick to serve as Regional Adminis- bordered by a 16-mile stretch of flat, Townsend region that will draw new trator for Region X of the U.S. Depart- uninterrupted land, perfect for a trail, residents to the area. ment of Housing and Urban Develop- and surrounded by more than 7,500 Congressman Castle long ago em- ment. acres of public land, creating a unique braced the notion that the C&D Canal Dick Bauer leaves behind a legacy of and safe environment for is like an emerald necklace draped devoted service. He was a person that

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I commend and express gratitude ington, Jefferson, and others like them to the 9,500 current 4–H volunteers, and RICHLAND COUNTY FAIR were doing much more than just grow- the tens of thousands that came before ∑ Mr. KOHL. Mr. President, today I ing food to live off of; they were laying them. I owe Utah 4–H a personal debt wish to recognize the 150th anniversary the groundwork for a culture of self-re- of gratitude, as my own chief of staff, of the Richland County Fair. I am liance that played a role in America’s Spencer Stokes, is a program alumnus proud to honor this celebration and all fight for independence and its sus- who has brought skills and principles that this event has contributed to the tained growth over the past 200 years. he learned in 4–H to his leadership role State of Wisconsin. While technology has changed the in my office. The Richland County Agricultural focus of our economy from agriculture The world is no longer a simple place Society was founded in 1857 with the to a variety of other sectors, it is cru- for the youth of our Nation. They face mission to improve ‘‘the character and cial that we remember the principles a cloudy economic horizon with an ex- operation of the agricultural, mechan- set forth by our Founders. For the past cess of workers competing for a dearth ical, and household arts.’’ In order to 100 years, the 4–H Club of Utah has pro- of jobs. 4–H gives participating youth a achieve its mission, later that year it vided youth with the opportunity to tremendous advantage and competitive sponsored a cattle show and fair. The cultivate and continue our Nation’s edge from a young age—helping them success of that first cattle show led the rich agricultural heritage while simul- build healthy relationships, cultivate organization to purchase the fair- taneously training them in the tech- fruitful habits and hobbies, and learn ground, which has allowed them to nologies and advancements of the fu- skills to take into their communities evolve and continue to sponsor this ture. Thus, Utah 4–H’s centennial and industries. 4–H has played a tre- popular fair for the next 100 years. theme—‘‘Celebrating the Past, Cre- mendous role in making Utah a better Since the original fair in 1857, year in ating the Future’’—is particularly per- place for our youth and making our and year out, organizers have proudly tinent. I find it appropriate to com- youth better contributors to our com- showcased the beauty, simplicity, and memorate Utah 4–H at its centennial in munities around the Nation.∑ fortitude of rural Wisconsin life; the the halls and records of Congress. f only years the fairs were not held were The four H’s stand for Head, Heart, during the four summers of our Na- Hands and Health. The head represents TRIBUTE TO JIM SUTTON tion’s Civil War. After turning over the the quest for knowledge, the heart ∑ Mr. LEE. Mr. President, the United fairground and buildings to Richland symbolizes love and service to others, States Air Force has always been on County in 1957, this landmark celebra- hands signify hard work and the devel- the cutting edge of technology, ensur- tion became officially known as the opment of diligence, and health empha- ing the safety of Americans from a Richland County Fair. For 150 years, sizes the importance of healthy habits wide variety of threats. The advance- the Richland County Fair has built and a healthy lifestyle. While the edu- ment and sustainment of this tech- upon the foundation of recognition of cational arm of the program was origi- nology has come as a result of the hard the agricultural, mechanical, and nally centered in farm communities, work of visionary leaders in research household arts that truly represent the the program has extended far beyond and intelligence sectors of the United beauty of Wisconsin. that with over a third of its members States Armed Services. One of these vi- While Wisconsin’s agriculture has living in metropolitan and suburban sionary leaders is Jim Sutton, the Di- changed since the mid-19th century, areas. Roughly the same percent of rector of Plans and Programs for the the fun of the fair traditions has not. It members represent minority popu- Ogden Air Logistics Center at Hill Air is through events like these that our lations. Force Base. After an honorable and communities come together to cele- The express mission of 4–H is to ‘‘en- decorated career, Jim is retiring from brate Wisconsin’s unique offerings, cul- gage youth to reach their fullest poten- public service. I wish to honor him ture, and traditions. It has stood the tial while advancing the field of youth today. test of good and bad economies and development,’’ and as its motto states, The Ogden Air Logistics Center is serves as a reminder of our dairy and ‘‘to make the best better.’’ The 4–H of one of the United States foremost farming heritage. In recent years, the Utah strives to broaden horizons and warfighter sustainment organizations, fair has provided entertainment to the connect participating youth with with management and maintenance re- citizens of Richland County and visi- greater opportunities than would oth- sponsibilities for some of the world’s tors by holding tractor pulls, magic erwise be available to them. Scholar- most advanced weapons systems. Their shows, music concerts, games, and ships are offered to high school seniors motto is ‘‘Innovative leaders for the rides. With a rich, illustrious history, and college students in need to allow defense technologies of the future; the Richland County Fair rings in its them to take their 4–H education and combining action and quality to ensure sesquicentennial anniversary and will skills to college and beyond. the systems you depend on are done no doubt head into many future fairs The 4–H Club was established in Utah right!’’ Jim Sutton has served as the that build upon a wonderful commu- in 1912 but its roots run much deeper— director of Plans and Programs at the nity legacy. I am proud to have the op- back to the 1888 founding of the ‘‘Agri- Ogden Air Logistics Center. During his portunity to honor this event and cultural College of Utah,’’ which is now tenure, he has turned the center into a honor the spirit of celebration that the known as Utah State University. The model of fiscal responsibility and effi- Richland County Fair brings to the purpose of the 4–H Club was to educate ciency. Jim also oversaw the Enhanced great State of Wisconsin.∑ youth about new agricultural tech- Use Lease Program Management Of- f nology so that they might pass them to fice, which manages real estate trans- their own farm communities and im- actions authorized by the Department ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF prove the State’s agricultural industry. of Defense Leasing Authority. I should UTAH 4–H By 1931, Utah’s 4–H Club was declared note that Hill’s Enhanced Use Lease ∑ Mr. LEE. Mr. President, Thomas Jef- to be the fastest growing in the Nation, Program Management office is the ferson once wrote in a letter to George and now in 2012, it serves over 75,000 largest in the country. During his ten- Washington: ‘‘Agriculture is our wisest youth. From holding a strict focus on ure as director he simultaneously pursuit, because it will in the end con- agriculture, cooking, and home eco- served as a crucial advisor to the Utah

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This community establishment ∑ Jim’s career began long before he sparked a national movement that ul- Mrs. MURRAY. Mr. President, I wish joined the directorate at the Ogden Air timately became the world’s leading to congratulate Northwest Kidney Cen- Logistics Center. His active duty began community impact organizations. ters on its 50th anniversary and to over 30 years ago in 1980. During that Over the last 125 years, United Way commemorate the organization’s serv- time he served in important judicial has worked collaboratively with com- ice and dedication to kidney patients advocacy positions at the Los Angeles munities in the U.S. and around the in my home State of Washington. Air Force Base, the United States Air globe, enabling individuals to achieve In 1960, Dr. Belding Scribner, a Uni- Forces European Headquarters in Ger- their maximum human potential versity of Washington researcher, cre- many, the Pentagon, San Antonio Con- through education and financial sta- ated the Teflon shunt, a medical device tracting Center, Peterson Air Force bility. that allowed patients suffering from Base in Colorado, Andrews Air Force In my home State, the United Way of kidney disease access to ongoing dialy- Base in Maryland, Air Force Materiel Central Maryland has had a significant sis treatments. This invention paved Command at Wright Patterson Air impact on the lives of my constituents. the way for the creation of the North- Force Base and Scott Air Force base in Each year, over 33,000 Marylanders re- west Kidney Centers, the first out-of- Illinois. He has received several awards ceive nutritious meals, and 7,000 are hospital dialysis organization in the and commendations, including the Air provided with housing. Nearly 200 world. Force Commendation Medal in 1983, Maryland youths received scholarships Since opening its doors on January 8, five Meritorious Service Medals, the this year, and 600 were provided with 1962, the Northwest Kidney Centers has Albert M. Kuhlfeld Award for Out- school readiness services. The re- grown into a national leader in the standing Young Judge Advocate in sources provided by United Way of Cen- field of patient care, education, re- both 1986 and 1990, the Outstanding Ca- tral Maryland have assisted each and search, and prevention. It is now the reer Judge Advocate in 1996, the Stuart every kind of problem my constituents largest community-based, nonprofit di- Reichart Award for Outstanding Senior face—from helping a single father of alysis provider in the country—pro- Attorney in 1999, and the Outstanding two children get employment, to pro- viding approximately 25 percent of Achievement Award for work from viding the necessary treatment and Washington State’s dialysis patients in 2001–2003. funding for a local woman with ad- 14 centers and 12 local hospitals in On a more personal level, coworkers King and Clallam Counties. Last year describe Jim as a man of integrity, who vanced heart disease. United Way is known for its success- Northwest Kidney Centers served near- fought for causes important to Utah ful partnerships. One example includes ly 1,500 patients and trained and super- and to the advancement and vised 200 patients in self-treatment at sustainment of Air Force technology. the collaboration between United Way and the Alliance of Information and home. All together, the organization He has been a tremendous ally between provided 226,000 dialysis treatments in the armed services and the state of Referral Systems resulted in the suc- our home State. Utah, working closely with Utah’s con- cessful petitioning of the Federal Com- The organization regularly out- gressional delegation in the advance- munications Commission to designate performs the Nation in clinical quality, ment and progress of Hill Air Force the telephone number ‘‘211’’ for health with higher survival rates, more kid- Base. He has made it his personal mis- and human services information and ney transplants, and lower hospitaliza- sion to both sustain the viability of referral. Partnerships with corpora- tion rates. Moreover, Northwest Kid- Hill Air Force Base and fight for its tions such as MTV and CNN, along ney Centers founded and still operates continued advancement. The base is with 120 United Ways Global Corporate the Nation’s first nonhospital retail now one of the top employers in Utah, Leadership Companies, and the estab- pharmacy specializing in medications providing jobs for over 23,000 Utahns. lishment of the United Way Financial He has brought tremendous military Stability Partnership, have allowed for kidney patients. The organization credibility and knowledge to the state United Way to be an extraordinary also manages unique special care units of Utah and will remain a respected contributor to thousands of commu- for very frail patients, thus avoiding and beloved authority to Utah’s armed nities in this country and abroad. hospitalizations and reducing costs. services community. Jim’s personal ef- Since its inception, United Way has Northwest Kidney Centers is a shin- forts have contributed to the advance- led disaster response in crises around ing example of what it means to be a ment and sustainment of our nation’s the globe. In response to the terrorist community-based organization. Each military technology, namely our high- attacks of 9/11, the United Way of New year Northwest Kidney Centers invests ly technical weapons systems. The peo- York City and the New York Commu- millions of dollars in the community ple of the United States owe Jim a tre- nity Trust established the September with a variety of programs: charity mendous debt of gratitude for his dedi- 11th Fund to mobilize financial re- care and uncompensated dialysis; cation and service. Sharon and I extend sources for the needs of the individuals training of kidney physicians; and our best wishes to Jim and his family impacted by the tragedies. It raised an services for predialysis patients and as they begin a new chapter in their astounding $425 million. Three years transplant recipients. lives.∑ later, in response to the tsunami that Finally, as we celebrate this historic 50-year milestone, I would like to rec- f stuck Southeast Asia, The United Way Coordinated Crisis Response Team ognize the entire Northwest Kidney 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF UNITED worked with United Way communities Centers community—patients, staff, WAY around the world to respond to the na- donors, supporters, and volunteers—for ∑ Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I tions impacted by the disaster. their dedication and commitment to want to take this opportunity to cele- The invaluable impact of the United improving the lives of kidney patients brate 125 Years of United Way, the Way and its associates is without ques- in our State. I salute them for their re- world’s largest privately supported tion. On behalf of myself, and speaking markable achievements and successes non-profit with 1,800 communities for the countless individuals and com- and look forward to the next 50 years based throughout 41 countries and ter- munities that have regained their of outstanding service and patient ritories. strengths and lived better lives due to care.∑

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The Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe is Energy and Natural Resources. By Mr. ROBERTS: located in Moody County and gained f S. 3368. A bill to amend the Food and Nu- trition Act to prohibit the provision of funds full recognition in 1934. Beginning in MEASURES PLACED ON THE 1962, the Pow wow became an annual, made available to carry out that Act in any CALENDAR State that allows income deductions for con- cultural event. Originally, pow wows trolled substances, including medical mari- were a time for religious ceremonies The following bill was read the sec- ond time, and placed on the calendar: juana; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nu- and the celebration of life. Held in the trition, and Forestry. spring, it was a time for the commu- S. 3364. A bill to provide an incentive for By Mr. WHITEHOUSE (for himself, Mr. nity to come together to meet up with businesses to bring jobs back to America. UDALL of New Mexico, Mr. FRANKEN, old friends and make new ones. The f Mr. SCHUMER, Mr. NELSON of Florida, Mr. BENNET, Mr. MERKLEY, Mrs. SHA- Pow wow is still a community event MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME used to strengthen and preserve the HEEN, and Mr. BROWN of Ohio): The following bill was read the first S. 3369. A bill to amend the Federal Elec- Native American culture for genera- time: tion Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for ad- tions to come. S. 3369. A bill to amend the Federal Elec- ditional disclosure requirements for corpora- The rich culture of tradition is shown tions, labor organizations, Super PACs and in the dancing, the clothing, the food tion Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for ad- ditional disclosure requirements for corpora- other entities, and for other purposes; read and the community that comes to- tions, labor organizations, Super PACs and the first time. gether every year for this unique and other entities, and for other purposes. extraordinary event. f f I wish to offer my congratulations to ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS the members of the Flandreau Santee REPORTS OF COMMITTEES S. 119 Sioux Tribe on this milestone anniver- The following reports of committees sary and wish them continued pros- were submitted: At the request of Mr. VITTER, the name of the Senator from Indiana (Mr. perity in the years to come.∑ By Mrs. BOXER, from the Committee on COATS) was added as a cosponsor of S. f Environment and Public Works, without amendment: 119, a bill to preserve open competition MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE H.R. 1791. A bill to designate the United and Federal Government neutrality to- At 12:44 p.m., a message from the States courthouse under construction at 101 wards the labor relations of Federal House of Representatives, delivered by South United States Route 1 in Fort Pierce, Government contractors on Federal Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, an- Florida, as the ‘‘Alto Lee Adams, Sr., United and federally funded construction nounced that the House has passed the States Courthouse’’. projects. following bill, without amendment: S. 3304. A bill to redesignate the Environ- mental Protection Agency Headquarters lo- S. 344 S. 2061. An act to provide for an exchange cated at 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W. in At the request of Mr. REID, the name of land between the Department of Homeland Washington, D.C., as the ‘‘William Jefferson of the Senator from Louisiana (Ms. Security and the South Carolina State Ports Clinton Federal Building’’, to redesignate LANDRIEU) was added as a cosponsor of Authority. the Federal building and United States S. 344, a bill to amend title 10, United The message also announced that the Courthouse located at 200 East Wall Street States Code, to permit certain retired House has passed the following bills, in in Midland, Texas, as the ‘‘George H.W. Bush members of the uniformed services who and George W. Bush United States Court- which it requests the concurrence of have a service-connected disability to the Senate: house and George Mahon Federal Building’’, and to designate the Federal building hous- receive both disability compensation H.R. 4114. An act to increase, effective as of ing the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Fire- from the Department of Veterans Af- December 1, 2012, the rates of compensation arms, and Explosives Headquarters located fairs for their disability and either re- for veterans with service-connected disabil- at 99 New York Avenue N.E., Washington ities and the rates of dependency and indem- tired pay by reason of their years of D.C., as the ‘‘Eliot Ness ATF Building’’, and nity compensation for the survivors of cer- military service or Combat-Related for other purposes. tain disabled veterans, and for other pur- Special Compensation, and for other S. 3311. A bill to designate the United poses. purposes. States courthouse located at 2601 2nd Avenue H.R. 4155. An act to direct the head of each North, Billings, Montana, as the ‘‘James F. S. 362 Federal department and agency to treat rel- Battin United States Courthouse’’. evant military training as sufficient to sat- At the request of Mr. WHITEHOUSE, isfy training or certification requirements f the name of the Senator from Florida (Mr. NELSON) was added as a cosponsor for Federal licenses. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND H.R. 4367. An act to amend the Electronic of S. 362, a bill to amend the Public JOINT RESOLUTIONS Fund Transfer Act to limit the fee disclosure Health Service Act to provide for a requirement for an automatic teller machine The following bills and joint resolu- Pancreatic Cancer Initiative, and for to the screen of that machine. tions were introduced, read the first other purposes. H.R. 5892. An act to improve hydropower, and second times by unanimous con- S. 534 and for other purposes. sent, and referred as indicated: f At the request of Mr. KERRY, the By Mr. KOHL: name of the Senator from Michigan S. 3365. A bill to authorize the Attorney MEASURES REFERRED (Mr. LEVIN) was added as a cosponsor of General to award grants to State courts to The following bills were read the first develop and implement State court inter- S. 534, a bill to amend the Internal and the second times by unanimous preter programs; to the Committee on the Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a re- consent, and referred as indicated: Judiciary. duced rate of excise tax on beer pro- H.R. 4114. An act to increase, effective as of By Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself, Mr. duced domestically by certain small December 1, 2012, the rates of compensation CHAMBLISS, Mr. BURR, Mr. WARNER, producers. for veterans with service-connected disabil- Mr. NELSON of Florida, Mr. RUBIO, S. 818 ities and the rates of dependency and indem- Mr. UDALL of Colorado, and Mr. At the request of Mr. KERRY, the nity compensation for the survivors of cer- BLUNT): tain disabled veterans, and for other pur- S. 3366. A bill to designate the Haqqani name of the Senator from Delaware poses; to the Committee on Veterans’ Af- network as a foreign terrorist organization; (Mr. CARPER) was added as a cosponsor fairs. to the Committee on Foreign Relations. of S. 818, a bill to amend title XVIII of

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the Social Security Act to count a pe- Alaska (Ms. MURKOWSKI), the Senator COONS) was added as a cosponsor of S. riod of receipt of outpatient observa- from Nebraska (Mr. JOHANNS), the Sen- 2237, a bill to provide a temporary in- tion services in a hospital toward satis- ator from Mississippi (Mr. COCHRAN), come tax credit for increased payroll fying the 3-day inpatient hospital re- the Senator from Kansas (Mr. ROB- and extend bonus depreciation for an quirement for coverage of skilled nurs- ERTS), the Senator from Wyoming (Mr. additional year, and for other purposes. ing facility services under Medicare. BARRASSO), the Senator from Utah (Mr. S. 2320 S. 1173 HATCH), the Senator from New Hamp- At the request of Ms. AYOTTE, the At the request of Mr. WYDEN, the shire (Ms. AYOTTE) and the Senator name of the Senator from California names of the Senator from Connecticut from Ohio (Mr. PORTMAN) were added (Mrs. BOXER) was added as a cosponsor (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) and the Senator as cosponsors of S. 1728, a bill to amend of S. 2320, a bill to direct the American from Tennessee (Mr. ALEXANDER) were title 18, United States Code, to estab- Battle Monuments Commission to pro- added as cosponsors of S. 1173, a bill to lish a criminal offense relating to vide for the ongoing maintenance of amend title XVIII of the Social Secu- fraudulent claims about military serv- Clark Veterans Cemetery in the Repub- rity Act to modernize payments for ice. lic of the Philippines, and for other ambulatory surgical centers under the S. 1796 purposes. Medicare program. At the request of Mr. ISAKSON, the S. 2374 S. 1221 name of the Senator from Florida (Mr. At the request of Mr. BINGAMAN, the At the request of Mrs. SHAHEEN, the RUBIO) was added as a cosponsor of S. name of the Senator from New York name of the Senator from Virginia (Mr. 1796, a bill to make permanent the In- (Mrs. GILLIBRAND) was added as a co- WEBB) was added as a cosponsor of S. ternal Revenue Service Free File pro- sponsor of S. 2374, a bill to amend the 1221, a bill to provide grants to better gram. Helium Act to ensure the expedient understand and reduce gestational dia- S. 1838 and responsible draw-down of the Fed- betes, and for other purposes. At the request of Mr. BAUCUS, the eral Helium Reserve in a manner that S. 1299 name of the Senator from Minnesota protects the interests of private indus- At the request of Mr. MORAN, the (Mr. FRANKEN) was added as a cospon- try, the scientific, medical, and indus- names of the Senator from Virginia sor of S. 1838, a bill to require the Sec- trial communities, commercial users, (Mr. WARNER) and the Senator from retary of Veterans Affairs to carry out and Federal agencies, and for other Rhode Island (Mr. REED) were added as a pilot program on service dog training purposes. cosponsors of S. 1299, a bill to require therapy, and for other purposes. S. 2620 the Secretary of the Treasury to mint S. 1884 At the request of Mr. SCHUMER, the coins in commemoration of the centen- At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the name of the Senator from Maine (Ms. nial of the establishment of Lions name of the Senator from Virginia (Mr. SNOWE) was added as a cosponsor of S. Clubs International. WEBB) was added as a cosponsor of S. 2620, a bill to amend title XVIII of the S. 1397 1884, a bill to provide States with in- Social Security Act to provide for an At the request of Mr. CARPER, the centives to require elementary schools extension of the Medicare-dependent name of the Senator from New York and secondary schools to maintain, and hospital (MDH) program and the in- (Mrs. GILLIBRAND) was added as a co- permit school personnel to administer, creased payments under the Medicare sponsor of S. 1397, a bill to amend the epinephrine at schools. low-volume hospital program. Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to pro- S. 1935 S. 3199 vide for an investment tax credit re- At the request of Mrs. HAGAN, the At the request of Mr. LUGAR, his lated to the production of electricity names of the Senator from Vermont name was added as a cosponsor of S. from offshore wind. (Mr. SANDERS) and the Senator from 3199, a bill to amend the Immigration S. 1578 New Hampshire (Mrs. SHAHEEN) were and Nationality Act to stimulate inter- At the request of Mr. TOOMEY, the added as cosponsors of S. 1935, a bill to national tourism to the United States name of the Senator from Florida (Mr. require the Secretary of the Treasury and for other purposes. RUBIO) was added as a cosponsor of S. to mint coins in recognition and cele- S. 3204 1578, a bill to amend the Safe Drinking bration of the 75th anniversary of the At the request of Mr. JOHANNS, the Water Act with respect to consumer establishment of the March of Dimes names of the Senator from Connecticut confidence reports by community Foundation. (Mr. LIEBERMAN), the Senator from water systems. S. 2078 Idaho (Mr. CRAPO), the Senator from S. 1728 At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the Connecticut (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) and the At the request of Mr. BROWN of Mas- name of the Senator from Connecticut Senator from Texas (Mrs. HUTCHISON) sachusetts, the names of the Senator (Mr. LIEBERMAN) was added as a co- were added as cosponsors of S. 3204, a from Idaho (Mr. RISCH), the Senator sponsor of S. 2078, a bill to enable Fed- bill to address fee disclosure require- from Alabama (Mr. SESSIONS), the Sen- eral and State chartered banks and ments under the Electronic Fund ator from Georgia (Mr. ISAKSON), the thrifts to meet the credit needs of the Transfer Act, and for other purposes. Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. COBURN), Nation’s home builders, and to provide S. 3236 the Senator from North Dakota (Mr. liquidity and ensure stable credit for At the request of Mr. PRYOR, the HOEVEN), the Senator from Missouri meeting the Nation’s need for new names of the Senator from Alaska (Ms. (Mr. BLUNT), the Senator from Texas homes. MURKOWSKI) and the Senator from Min- (Mrs. HUTCHISON), the Senator from Ar- S. 2189 nesota (Mr. FRANKEN) were added as co- izona (Mr. KYL), the Senator from At the request of Mr. HARKIN, the sponsors of S. 3236, a bill to amend title Maine (Ms. COLLINS), the Senator from names of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. 38, United States Code, to improve the Texas (Mr. CORNYN), the Senator from MERKLEY) and the Senator from Mon- protection and enforcement of employ- Arizona (Mr. MCCAIN), the Senator tana (Mr. TESTER) were added as co- ment and reemployment rights of from Florida (Mr. RUBIO), the Senator sponsors of S. 2189, a bill to amend the members of the uniformed services, from South Dakota (Mr. THUNE), the Age Discrimination in Employment and for other purposes. Senator from Mississippi (Mr. WICKER), Act of 1967 and other laws to clarify ap- S. 3237 the Senator from Iowa (Mr. GRASSLEY), propriate standards for Federal anti- At the request of Mr. WHITEHOUSE, the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. ALEX- discrimination and antiretaliation the name of the Senator from Montana ANDER), the Senator from Arkansas claims, and for other purposes. (Mr. TESTER) was added as a cosponsor (Mr. BOOZMAN), the Senator from Indi- S. 2237 of S. 3237, a bill to provide for the es- ana (Mr. LUGAR), the Senator from At the request of Mr. REID, the name tablishment of a Commission to Accel- Maine (Ms. SNOWE), the Senator from of the Senator from Delaware (Mr. erate the End of Breast Cancer.

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S. 3267 (Mr. LAUTENBERG) was added as a co- guage and requires special training. Al- At the request of Mr. SCHUMER, the sponsor of S. Res. 429, a resolution sup- though anyone with fluency in a for- name of the Senator from Michigan porting the goals and ideals of World eign language could attempt to trans- (Ms. STABENOW) was added as a cospon- Malaria Day. late a court proceeding, the best inter- sor of S. 3267, a bill to amend the Inter- S. RES. 448 preters are those that have been tested nal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and At the request of Mrs. BOXER, the and certified as official court inter- modify the American Opportunity Tax name of the Senator from Connecticut preters. Credit, and for other purposes. (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) was added as a co- Making the problem worse, States S. 3280 sponsor of S. Res. 448, a resolution rec- continue to fall further behind as the At the request of Mr. JOHANNS, the ognizing the 100th anniversary of Ha- number of Americans with limited name of the Senator from Utah (Mr. dassah, the Women’s Zionist Organiza- English proficiency and therefore the HATCH) was added as a cosponsor of S. tion of America, Inc. demand for court interpreter services 3280, a bill to preserve the companion- continues to grow. According to the S. RES. 513 ship services exemption for minimum most recent Census data, 21 percent of At the request of Mrs. GILLIBRAND, wage and overtime pay under the Fair the population over age five speaks a the name of the Senator from New Labor Standards Act of 1938. language other than English at home. York (Mr. SCHUMER) was added as a co- S. 3302 In 2010, the number of people in this sponsor of S. Res. 513, a resolution rec- At the request of Mr. PAUL, the name country who spoke English less than ognizing the 200th anniversary of the of the Senator from Georgia (Mr. ISAK- ‘‘very well’’ was more than 25 million, War of 1812, which was fought between SON) was added as a cosponsor of S. compared to 23 million in 2005. In 2010, the United States of America and 3302, a bill to establish an air travelers’ New York had almost 2.5 million. Great Britain beginning on June 18, bill of rights, to implement those Texas had nearly 3.4 million. California 1812, in response to British violations rights, and for other purposes. had almost 6.9 million. of neutral rights of the United States, S. 3308 The shortage of qualified interpreters seizure of ships of the United States, At the request of Mr. HELLER, the has become a national problem, and it name of the Senator from Maine (Ms. restriction of trade between the United has serious consequences. In Pennsyl- States and other countries, and the im- COLLINS) was added as a cosponsor of S. vania, a committee established by the 3308, a bill to amend title 38, United pressment of sailors of the United state Supreme Court called the State’s States Code, to improve the furnishing States into the Royal Navy. interpreter program ‘‘backward,’’ and of benefits for homeless veterans who f said that the lack of qualified inter- are women or who have dependents, preters ‘‘undermines the ability of the STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED and for other purposes. . . . court system to determine facts BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS S. 3318 accurately and to dispense justice fair- At the request of Mrs. BOXER, the By Mr. KOHL: ly.’’ When interpreters are unqualified, name of the Senator from Minnesota S. 3365. A bill to authorize the Attor- or untrained, mistakes are made. The (Mr. FRANKEN) was added as a cospon- ney General to award grants to State result is that the fundamental right to sor of S. 3318, a bill to amend title 38, courts to develop and implement State due process is too often lost in trans- United States Code, to prohibit the use court interpreter programs; to the lation, and because the lawyers and of the phrases GI Bill and Post-9/11 GI Committee on the Judiciary. judges are not interpreters, these mis- Bill to give a false impression of ap- Mr. KOHL. Mr. President, today I in- takes often go unnoticed. proval or endorsement by the Depart- troduce the State Court Interpreter Some of the stories associated with ment of Veterans Affairs, and for other Grant Program Act of 2012. This legis- this problem are simply unbelievable. purposes. lation would create a modest grant In Pennsylvania, for instance, a hus- S. 3326 program to provide much needed finan- band accused of abusing his wife was At the request of Mr. BAUCUS, the cial assistance to States for developing asked to translate as his wife testified name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. and implementing effective State court in court. In Ohio, a woman was wrong- DURBIN) was added as a cosponsor of S. interpreter programs. This would help ly placed on suicide watch after an un- 3326, a bill to amend the African to ensure fair trials for individuals qualified interpreter mistranslated her Growth and Opportunity Act to extend with limited English proficiency. words. In testimony before the Judici- the third-country fabric program and States are already legally required, ary Committee, Justice Kennedy de- to add South Sudan to the list of coun- under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act scribed a particularly alarming situa- tries eligible for designation under that of 1964, to take reasonable steps to pro- tion where bilingual jurors can under- Act, to make technical corrections to vide meaningful access to court pro- stand what the witness is saying and the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the ceedings for individuals with limited then interrupt the proceeding when an United States relating to the textile English proficiency. Unfortunately, interpreter has not accurately rep- and apparel rules of origin for the Do- however, court interpreting services resented the witness’ testimony. Jus- minican Republic-Central America- vary greatly by State. Some States tice Kennedy agreed that the lack of United States Free Trade Agreement, have highly developed programs. Oth- qualified court interpreters poses a sig- to approve the renewal of import re- ers are trying to get programs up and nificant threat to our judicial system, strictions contained in the Burmese running, but lack adequate funds. Still and emphasized the importance of ad- Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, others have no interpreter certification dressing the issue. and for other purposes. program at all. It is critical that we This legislation does just that by au- S.J. RES. 43 protect the constitutional right to a thorizing $10 million per year, over 5 At the request of Mr. MCCONNELL, fair trial by adequately funding State years, for a State Court Interpreter the names of the Senator from Con- court interpreter programs. Grant Program. The bill does not mere- necticut (Mr. LIEBERMAN) and the Sen- Our States are finding themselves in ly send Federal dollars to States to pay ator from Florida (Mr. RUBIO) were an impossible position. Qualified inter- for court interpreters. It will provide added as cosponsors of S.J. Res. 43, a preters are in short supply because it is much needed ‘‘seed money’’ for States joint resolution approving the renewal difficult to find individuals who are to start or bolster their court inter- of import restrictions contained in the both bilingual and well-versed in legal preter programs to recruit, train, test, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act terminology. The skills required of a and certify court interpreters. Those of 2003, and for other purposes. court interpreter differ significantly States that apply would be eligible for S. RES. 429 from those required of other inter- a $100,000 base grant allotment. In addi- At the request of Mr. WICKER, the preters or translators. Legal English is tion, $5 million would be set aside for name of the Senator from New Jersey a highly particularized area of the lan- States that demonstrate extraordinary

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SHORT TITLE. speaking English less than very well. court interpreters; This Act may be cited as the ‘‘State Court This legislation also directs the De- (D) pay for salaries, transportation, and Interpreter Grant Program Act of 2012’’. partment of Justice to prioritize fund- technology necessary to implement the ing for any State that does not have SEC. 2. FINDINGS. court interpreter program developed or en- and has not begun to develop a quali- Congress finds that— hanced under subparagraph (A); fied court interpreter program. In this (1) the fair administration of justice de- (E) provide for remote interpretation serv- pends on the ability of all participants in a ices to facilitate certified court interpreta- way, the States most in need will ben- courtroom proceeding to understand that efit from the grant program. tions when costs prohibit in-person interpre- proceeding, regardless of their English pro- tation; or Some will undoubtedly question ficiency; (F) engage in other related activities, as whether this modest amount can make (2) 21 percent of the population of the prescribed by the Attorney General. a difference. It can, and my home State United States over 5 years of age speaks a (b) APPLICATION.— of Wisconsin is a perfect example of language other than English at home; (3) only qualified and certified court inter- (1) IN GENERAL.—The highest State court of that. When Wisconsin’s court inter- each State seeking a grant under this sec- preter program got off the ground in preters can ensure that persons with limited English proficiency comprehend judicial pro- tion shall submit an application to the Ad- 2004, using State money and a $250,000 ceedings in which they are a party; ministrator at such time, in such manner, Federal grant, certified interpreters (4) the knowledge and skills required of a and accompanied by such information as the were scarce. Now, 8 years later, the qualified court interpreter differ substan- Administrator may reasonably require. court’s public registry of interpreters tially from those required in other interpre- (2) CONTENTS.—The highest State court of lists 114 certified interpreters. Most of tation settings, such as social service, med- each State submitting an application under paragraph (1) shall include in the applica- these are certified in Spanish, where ical, diplomatic, and conference settings; (5) the Federal Government has dem- tion— the greatest need exists. However, the (A) a demonstration of need for the devel- State also has interpreters certified in onstrated its commitment to equal adminis- tration of justice, regardless of English pro- opment, implementation, or expansion of a sign language, French and German. ficiency; State court interpreter program; The list of qualified interpreters who (6) regulations implementing title VI of (B) an identification of each State court in have received training and attained the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d et that State that would receive funds from the requisite scores on an oral assessment seq.), as well as the guidance issued by the grant; includes 56 individuals who speak Rus- Department of Justice pursuant to Executive (C) the amount of funds that each State court identified under subparagraph (B) sian, Hmong, Korean, Bulgarian, Polish Order 13166, issued August 11, 2000, clarify that all recipients of Federal financial as- would receive from the grant; and and many other languages. All of this (D) the procedures that the highest State progress in only 8 years, and with only sistance, including State courts, are required to take reasonable steps to provide meaning- court would use to directly distribute grant $250,000 of Federal assistance. ful access to their proceedings for persons funds to State courts identified under sub- This bill includes cost saving meas- with limited English proficiency; paragraph (B). ures to ensure funding is spent wisely. (7) 43 States have developed, or are devel- (c) STATE COURT ALLOTMENTS.— For example, it provides for remote in- oping, qualified court interpreter programs; (1) BASE ALLOTMENT.—From amounts ap- terpretation services to facilitate cer- (8) a robust and effective court interpreter propriated for each fiscal year pursuant to tified court interpretations when costs program— section 5, the Administrator shall allocate prohibit in-person interpretations. (A) actively recruits skilled individuals to $100,000 to the highest court of each State These services help cover the cost of serve as court interpreters; that has an application approved under sub- section (b). interpreter transportation fees. Addi- (B) trains those individuals in the interpre- tation of court proceedings; (2) ADDITIONAL ALLOTMENT.— tionally, the bill encourages States to (C) develops and uses a thorough, system- (A) IN GENERAL.—From amounts appro- share successful cost saving programs atic certification process for court inter- priated for each fiscal year pursuant to sec- with other States and defines an effec- preters; tion 5, the Administrator shall allocate tive court interpreter program as one (D) has sufficient funding to ensure that a $5,000,000 to be distributed among the highest that ‘‘efficiently uses funding to create qualified and certified interpreter will be State courts that— substantial cost savings.’’ To make available to the court whenever necessary; (i) have an application approved under sub- certain grants are being used in the and section (b); and (ii) are located in a State with extraor- most resourceful manner, the Depart- (E) efficiently uses funding to create sub- stantial cost savings; and dinary needs that prevent the development, ment of Justice is required to submit (9) Federal funding is necessary to— implementation, or expansion of a State an annual report to Congress detailing (A) encourage State courts that do not court interpreter program. where and how the funding was spent. have court interpreter programs to develop (B) DETERMINING NEED.—In determining This legislation has the strong sup- them; whether a State has extraordinary needs re- port of State court administrators and (B) assist State courts with nascent court quired under subparagraph (A), the Adminis- state Supreme Court justices around interpreter programs to implement them; trator shall consider— the country. Our States are facing this (C) assist State courts with limited court (i) based on data from the Bureau of the difficult challenge, and Federal law re- interpreter programs to enhance them; and Census, the ratio between the number of peo- ple over 5 years of age who speak a language quires them to meet it. Despite their (D) assist State courts with robust court interpreter programs to make further im- other than English at home and identify as noble efforts, many of them have been provements and share successful cost saving speaking English less than very well— unable to keep up with the demand. It programs with other States. (I) in that State; and is time we lend them a helping hand. SEC. 3. STATE COURT INTERPRETER PROGRAM. (II) in all of the States that receive an allo- This is an access issue, and no one (a) GRANTS AUTHORIZED.— cation under paragraph (1); and should be denied justice or access to (1) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator of the (ii) any efficiency or substantial cost sav- our courts merely because of a lan- Office of Justice Programs of the Depart- ings expected from a State court interpreter guage barrier. I strongly urge my col- ment of Justice (referred to in this section as program. (C) PRIORITY CONSIDERATION.—In allocating leagues to support this critical legisla- the ‘‘Administrator’’) shall make grants, in accordance with such regulations as the At- amounts under subparagraph (A), the Admin- tion. istrator shall give priority to any State that Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- torney General may prescribe, to State courts to develop and implement programs does not have and has not begun to develop sent that the text of the bill be printed to assist individuals with limited English a qualified court interpreter program. in the RECORD. proficiency to access and understand State (d) TREATMENT OF DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.— There being no objection, the text of court proceedings in which they are a party. For purposes of this section— the bill was ordered to be printed in (2) USE OF GRANTS.—A State court may use (1) the District of Columbia shall be treat- the RECORD, as follows: a grant awarded under this subsection to— ed as a State; and

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As long as which the first grant is made under section Mr. TESTER, Mr. BROWN of Ohio, and Mr. 3, the Administrator shall submit a report to something is classified, you do not talk CONRAD) submitted an amendment intended Congress that describes how each highest about it. to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2237, State court has used the funds from each In other words, keep your mouth supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. grant made under section 3 in a manner con- shut. Yet month after month, we see SA 2496. Mr. ENZI (for himself, Mr. DURBIN, sistent with section 3(a)(2). articles about covert actions that Mr. ALEXANDER, Mr. JOHNSON of South Da- SEC. 5. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. quote a wide range of U.S. officials, kota, Mr. BOOZMAN, Mr. REED, Mr. WHITE- There are authorized to be appropriated mostly anonymously, and often senior HOUSE, Mr. BINGAMAN, Mr. CARDIN, Mr. $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2013 administration officials. While this act ROCKEFELLER, and Mr. BLUNT) submitted an through 2017 to carry out this Act. amendment intended to be proposed by him focuses on covert action, it in no way to the bill S. 2237, supra; which was ordered By Mr. BURR: minimizes the importance of maintain- to lie on the table. S. 3367. A bill to deter the disclosure ing the secrecy of other types of classi- SA 2497. Mr. HATCH (for himself and Mr. to the public of evidence or informa- fied information. Those who leak any MCCONNELL) submitted an amendment in- tion on United States covert actions by classified information should no longer tended to be proposed by him to the bill S. prohibiting security clearances to indi- be trusted with our Nation’s secrets. 2237, supra; which was ordered to lie on the viduals who make such disclosures; to But I believe the damage that is being table. SA 2498. Mr. RUBIO (for himself, Mr. COR- the Select Committee on Intelligence. done to our covert action programs by NYN, and Mrs. HUTCHISON) submitted an Mr. BURR. Mr. President, I come to these leaks deserves special attention amendment intended to be proposed by him the Senate floor today for a reason I today. to the bill S. 2237, supra; which was ordered never dreamed would be needed. Re- The act also ensures that any deter- to lie on the table. cently there has been a series of arti- mination that an individual has leaked SA 2499. Mr. CRAPO submitted an amend- cles published in the media that have information about a covert action will ment intended to be proposed by him to the described and in some cases provided be made only in accordance with the bill S. 2237, supra; which was ordered to lie extensive details about highly classi- on the table. applicable law or regulation. In short, SA 2500. Mr. HELLER submitted an fied unilateral and joint intelligence no one will lose his clearance without amendment intended to be proposed by him operations, including covert actions. appropriate due process. I believe that to the bill S. 2237, supra; which was ordered To describe these leaks as troubling is an important requirement, as losing to lie on the table. and frustrating is by all standards an clearance often means losing your live- SA 2501. Mr. HELLER submitted an understatement. They are simply inex- lihood. amendment intended to be proposed by him cusable criminal acts that must stop Today I am taking one step to silence to the bill S. 2237, supra; which was ordered and must stop now. Our intelligence those who may have done irreparable to lie on the table. professionals, our allies and, most im- SA 2502. Mr. NELSON of Nebraska sub- harm by putting their own personal mitted an amendment intended to be pro- portant, the American people deserve agendas above their colleagues and, posed by him to the bill S. 2237, supra; which better than this. most importantly, their country. We was ordered to lie on the table. I understand there are ongoing ef- cannot afford to wait for more leaks or SA 2503. Mr. GRAHAM submitted an forts in the House and Senate of which more compromised covert actions. amendment intended to be proposed by him I am a part to address these leaks The bill I have introduced today may to the bill S. 2237, supra; which was ordered through legislation and that the Direc- target only one part of the problem, to lie on the table. tor of National Intelligence has imple- SA 2504. Mr. GRAHAM submitted an but I believe it is an essential part of a amendment intended to be proposed by him mented some administrative steps to solution. I urge my colleagues in the investigate these leaks. I support those to the bill S. 2237, supra; which was ordered days and weeks to come to be sup- to lie on the table. efforts. But I also believe special atten- portive of this piece of legislation. I SA 2505. Mr. GRAHAM submitted an tion needs to be drawn to unauthorized think it is a small thing to ask of those amendment intended to be proposed by him disclosures relating to covert actions, who are entrusted with our Nation’s to the bill S. 2237, supra; which was ordered so today I have introduced the Deter- most important secrets, that they ac- to lie on the table. SA 2506. Mr. MCCONNELL submitted an ring Public Disclosure of Covert Action tually keep them secret or we take Act of 2012. amendment intended to be proposed by him that ability away to be entrusted with to the bill S. 2237, supra; which was ordered This act will ensure that those who that information. disclose or talk about covert actions by to lie on the table. f SA 2507. Mr. BROWN of Ohio (for Mr. the United States will no longer be eli- WICKER) proposed an amendment to the reso- gible for Federal Government security AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND lution S. Res. 429, supporting the goals and clearance. It is novel. It is very simple. PROPOSED ideals of World Malaria Day. If you talk about covert actions you SA 2490. Mrs. MCCASKILL (for herself and f will have your clearance revoked and Mr. PORTMAN) submitted an amendment in- you will never get another one. tended to be proposed by her to the bill S. TEXT OF AMENDMENTS This is not a bill that any Member 2237, to provide a temporary income tax SA 2490. Mrs. MCCASKILL (for her- should ever have to introduce. Covert credit for increased payroll and extend bonus self and Mr. PORTMAN) submitted an actions are by their very definition depreciation for an additional year, and for amendment intended to be proposed by supposed to be kept quiet. Those who other purposes; which was ordered to lie on her to the bill S. 2237, to provide a tem- engage in them, those who support the table. SA 2491. Mr. HATCH (for himself, Mr. porary income tex credit for increased them, and those who work to get them MCCONNELL, Mr. CORNYN, Mr. GRASSLEY, Mr. payroll and extend bonus depreciation authorized all know that. Yet those THUNE, Mr. KYL, and Mr. ROBERTS) sub- for an additional year, and for other rules, those very laws that are sup- mitted an amendment intended to be pro- purposes; which was ordered to lie on posed to protect classified information, posed by him to the bill S. 2237, supra; which the table; as follows: are being disregarded with few reper- was ordered to lie on the table. At the end, add the following: cussions, even though each one of those SA 2492. Mrs. HUTCHISON submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her TITLE II—TEMPORARY DUTY SUSPENSION leaks undermines the hard work of our PROCESS ACT intelligence officers, puts lives at risk, to the bill S. 2237, supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. SEC. 201. SHORT TITLE. and jeopardizes our relationship with SA 2493. Mrs. HUTCHISON submitted an This title may be cited as the ‘‘Temporary overseas partners. amendment intended to be proposed by her Duty Suspension Process Act of 2012’’. As I said in this Chamber last month, to the bill S. 2237, supra; which was ordered SEC. 202. DEFINITIONS. I strongly believe those leakers are to lie on the table. In this title:

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(1) APPROPRIATE CONGRESSIONAL COMMIT- tions the Commission is considering includ- specified in this paragraph shall be rounded TEES.—The term ‘‘appropriate congressional ing in the draft bill; and to the nearest dollar. committees’’ means the Committee on Fi- (3) providing the public with an oppor- (C) CONSUMER PRICE INDEX FOR ANY CAL- nance of the Senate and the Committee on tunity to submit comments with respect to ENDAR YEAR.—For purposes of this para- Ways and Means of the House of Representa- any of those duty suspensions or reductions. graph, the Consumer Price Index for any cal- tives. (d) SUBMISSION OF DRAFT BILL.— endar year is the average of the Consumer (2) COMMISSION.—The term ‘‘Commission’’ (1) IN GENERAL.—The Commission shall Price Index as of the close of the 12-month means the United States International Trade submit to the appropriate congressional period ending on September 30 of that cal- Commission. committees a draft bill that contains each endar year. (3) DUTY SUSPENSION OR REDUCTION.—The duty suspension or reduction that the Com- (D) CONSUMER PRICE INDEX DEFINED.—For term ‘‘duty suspension or reduction’’ means mission determines, pursuant to the process purposes of this paragraph, the term ‘‘Con- an amendment to subchapter II of chapter 99 established under subsection (a) and after sumer Price Index’’ means the Consumer of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the conducting the consultations required by Price Index for All Urban Consumers pub- United States— subsection (e), meets the requirements de- lished by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of (A) extending an existing temporary sus- scribed in subsection (f), not later than— the Department of Labor. pension or reduction of duty on an article (A) the date that is 120 days after the date (3) CONSIDERATION OF RELEVANT INFORMA- under that subchapter; or of the enactment of this Act; TION.—In determining whether a duty sus- (B) providing for a new temporary suspen- (B) January 1, 2015; and pension or reduction meets the requirements sion or reduction of duty on an article under (C) January 1, 2018. described in paragraph (1), the Commission that subchapter. (2) EFFECTIVE PERIOD OF DUTY SUSPENSIONS may consider any information the Commis- AND REDUCTIONS.—Duty suspensions and re- sion considers relevant to the determination. SEC. 203. RECOMMENDATIONS BY UNITED ductions included in a draft bill submitted STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE (4) JUDICIAL REVIEW PRECLUDED.—A deter- COMMISSION FOR DUTY SUSPEN- under paragraph (1) shall be effective for a mination of the Commission with respect to SIONS AND REDUCTIONS. period of not less than 3 years. whether or not a duty suspension or reduc- (a) ESTABLISHMENT OF REVIEW PROCESS.— (3) SPECIAL RULE FOR FIRST SUBMISSION.—In tion meets the requirements described in Not later than 30 days after the date of the the draft bill required to be submitted under paragraph (1) shall not be subject to judicial enactment of this Act, the Commission shall paragraph (1) not later than the date that is review. complete all actions necessary to establish a 120 days after the date of the enactment of (g) REPORTS REQUIRED.— process pursuant to which the Commission this Act, the Commission shall be required (1) IN GENERAL.—Each time the Commis- will— to include only duty suspensions and reduc- sion submits a draft bill under subsection (1) review each article with respect to tions with respect to which the Commission (d), the Commission shall submit to the ap- which a duty suspension or reduction may be has sufficient time to make a determination propriate congressional committees a report under that paragraph before the draft bill is on the duty suspensions and reductions con- made— required to be submitted. tained in the draft bill that includes— (A) at the initiative of the Commission; or (e) CONSULTATIONS.—In determining wheth- (A) the views of the head of each agency (B) pursuant to a petition submitted or re- er a duty suspension or reduction meets the consulted under subsection (e); and ferred to the Commission under subsection requirements described in subsection (f), the (B) any objections received by the Commis- (b); and Commission shall, not later than 30 days be- sion during consultations conducted under (2) submit a draft bill to the appropriate fore submitting a draft bill to the appro- subsection (e) or through public comments congressional committees under subsection priate congressional committees under sub- submitted under subsection (c), including— (d). section (d), conduct consultations with the (i) objections with respect to duty suspen- (b) PETITIONS.— Commissioner responsible for U.S. Customs sions or reductions the Commission included (1) IN GENERAL.—As part of the process es- and Border Protection, the Secretary of in the draft bill; and tablished under subsection (a), the Commis- Commerce, the United States Trade Rep- (ii) objections that led to the Commission sion shall establish procedures under which a resentative, and the heads of other relevant to determine not to include a duty suspen- petition requesting the Commission to re- Federal agencies. sion or reduction in the draft bill. view a duty suspension or reduction pursu- (f) REQUIREMENTS FOR DUTY SUSPENSIONS (2) INITIAL REPORT ON PROCESS.—Not later ant to that process may be— AND REDUCTIONS.— than 300 days after the date of the enactment (A) submitted to the Commission by a (1) IN GENERAL.—A duty suspension or re- of this Act, the Commission shall submit to member of the public; or duction meets the requirements described in the appropriate congressional committees a (B) referred to the Commission by a Mem- this subsection if— report that includes— ber of Congress. (A) the duty suspension or reduction can (A) an assessment of the effectiveness of (2) REQUIREMENTS.—A petition submitted be administered by U.S. Customs and Border the process established under subsection (a) or referred to the Commission under para- Protection; and the requirements of this section; graph (1) shall be submitted or referred at (B) the estimated loss in revenue to the (B) to the extent practicable, a description such time and in such manner and shall in- United States from the duty suspension or of the effects of duty suspensions and reduc- clude such information as the Commission reduction does not exceed the dollar amount tions recommended pursuant to that process may require. specified in paragraph (2) in a calendar year on the United States economy that in- (3) NO PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT FOR MEM- during which the duty suspension or reduc- cludes— BERS OF CONGRESS.—A petition referred to tion would be in effect; and (i) a broad assessment of the economic ef- the Commission by a Member of Congress (C) on the date on which the Commission fects of such duty suspensions and reduc- under subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1) shall submits a draft bill to the appropriate con- tions on producers, purchasers, and con- receive treatment no more favorable than gressional committees under subsection (d) sumers in the United States; and the treatment received by a petition sub- that includes the duty suspension or reduc- (ii) case studies describing such effects by mitted to the Commission by a member of tion, the article to which the duty suspen- industry or by type of articles, as available the public under subparagraph (A) of that sion or reduction would apply is not pro- data permits; paragraph. duced in the United States and is not ex- (C) a comparison of the actual loss in rev- (c) PUBLIC COMMENTS.—As part of the proc- pected to be produced in the United States enue to the United States resulting from ess established under subsection (a), the during the subsequent 12-month period. duty suspensions and reductions rec- Commission shall establish procedures for— (2) DOLLAR AMOUNT SPECIFIED.— ommended pursuant to that process to the (1) notifying the public when the Commis- (A) IN GENERAL.—The dollar amount speci- loss in such revenue estimated during that sion initiates the process of reviewing arti- fied in this paragraph is— process; cles with respect to which duty suspensions (i) for calendar year 2013, $500,000; and (D) to the extent practicable, information or reductions may be made and distributing (ii) for any calendar year after calendar on how broadly or narrowly duty suspensions information about the process, including year 2013, an amount equal to $500,000 in- and reductions recommended pursuant to by— creased or decreased by an amount equal that process were used by importers; and (A) posting information about the process to— (E) any recommendations of the Commis- on the website of the Commission; and (I) $500,000, multiplied by sion for improving that process and the re- (B) providing that information to trade as- (II) the percentage (if any) of the increase quirements of this section. sociations and other appropriate organiza- or decrease (as the case may be) in the Con- (h) FORM OF DRAFT BILL AND REPORTS.— tions; sumer Price Index for the preceding calendar Each draft bill submitted under subsection (2) not later than 45 days before submitting year compared to the Consumer Price Index (d) and each report required by subsection (g) a draft bill to the appropriate congressional for calendar year 2012. shall be— committees under subsection (d), notifying (B) ROUNDING.—Any increase or decrease (1) submitted to the appropriate congres- the public of the duty suspensions and reduc- under subparagraph (A) of the dollar amount sional committees in electronic form; and

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR TAX REFORM. SA 2493. Mrs. HUTCHISON submitted to the appropriate congressional committees (a) IN GENERAL.—The Senate Committee an amendment intended to be proposed a report that— on Finance shall report legislation not later by her to the bill S. 2237, to provide a (1) makes recommendations with respect than 12 months after the date of the enact- temporary income tax credit for in- to sectors of the United States economy that ment of this Act that consists of changes in creased payroll and extend bonus de- could benefit from duty suspensions or re- laws within its jurisdiction which meet the ductions without causing harm to other do- requirements of subsection (b). preciation for an additional year, and mestic interests; and (b) REQUIREMENTS.—Legislation meets the for other purposes; which was ordered (2) assesses the feasibility and advisability requirements of this subsection if the legis- to lie on the table; as follows: of suspending or reducing duties on a sec- lation— At the end, add the following: toral basis rather than on individual arti- (1) simplifies the Internal Revenue Code of SEC. ll. PERMANENT EXTENSION OF DEDUC- cles. 1986 by reducing the number of tax pref- TION FOR STATE AND LOCAL GEN- erences and reducing individual tax rates ERAL SALES TAXES. SA 2491. Mr. HATCH (for himself, Mr. proportionally, with the highest individual (a) IN GENERAL.—Subparagraph (I) of sec- MCCONNELL, Mr. CORNYN, Mr. GRASS- tax rate significantly below 35 percent; tion 164(b)(5) of the Internal Revenue Code of LEY, Mr. THUNE, Mr. KYL, and Mr. ROB- (2) permanently repeals the alternative 1986 is amended by striking ‘‘, and before ERTS) submitted an amendment in- minimum tax; January 1, 2012’’. tended to be proposed by him to the (3) is projected, when compared to the cur- (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment bill S. 2237, to provide a temporary in- rent tax policy baseline, to be revenue neu- made by this section shall apply to taxable tral or result in revenue losses; years beginning after December 31, 2011. come tax credit for increased payroll (4) has a dynamic effect which is projected and extend bonus depreciation for an to stimulate economic growth and lead to in- SA 2494. Mrs. HUTCHISON submitted additional year, and for other purposes; creased revenue; an amendment intended to be proposed which was ordered to lie on the table; (5) applies any increased revenue from by her to the bill S. 2237, to provide a as follows: stimulated economic growth to additional temporary income tax credit for in- Strike all after the enacting clause and in- rate reductions and does not permit any such creased payroll and extend bonus de- sert the following: increased revenue to be used for additional Federal spending; preciation for an additional year, and SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. (6) retains a progressive tax code; and for other purposes; which was ordered This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Tax Relief (7) provides for revenue-neutral reform of to lie on the table; as follows: Act of 2012’’. the taxation of corporations and businesses At the end, add the following: SEC. 2. TEMPORARY EXTENSION OF 2001 TAX RE- by— LIEF. SEC. l. REPEAL OF SUNSET ON MARRIAGE PEN- (A) providing a top tax rate on corpora- ALTY RELIEF. (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 901 of the Eco- tions of no more than 25 percent; and Title IX of the Economic Growth and Tax nomic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation (B) implementing a competitive territorial Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 (relating to Act of 2001 is amended by striking ‘‘Decem- tax system. sunset of provisions of such Act) shall not ber 31, 2012’’ both places it appears and in- apply to sections 301, 302, and 303(a) of such serting ‘‘December 31, 2013’’. SA 2492. Mrs. HUTCHISON submitted Act (relating to marriage penalty relief). (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment an amendment intended to be proposed made by this section shall take effect as if by her to the bill S. 2237, to provide a included in the enactment of the Economic SA 2495. Mr. ENZI (for himself, Ms. Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of temporary income tax credit for in- SNOWE, Mr. TESTER, Mr. BROWN of 2001. creased payroll and extend bonus de- Ohio, and Mr. CONRAD) submitted an SEC. 3. TEMPORARY EXTENSION OF 2003 TAX RE- preciation for an additional year, and amendment intended to be proposed by LIEF. for other purposes; which was ordered him to the bill S. 2237, to provide a (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 303 of the Jobs to lie on the table; as follows: temporary income tax credit for in- and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of At the end, add the following: creased payroll and extend bonus de- 2003 is amended by striking ‘‘December 31, SEC. ll. REPEAL OF CERTAIN LIMITATIONS ON preciation for an additional year, and 2012’’ and inserting ‘‘December 31, 2013’’. HEALTH CARE BENEFITS. for other purposes; which was ordered (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment (a) REPEAL OF DISTRIBUTIONS FOR MEDICINE to lie on the table; as follows: made by this section shall take effect as if QUALIFIED ONLY IF FOR PRESCRIBED DRUG OR At the end, add the following: included in the enactment of the Jobs and INSULIN.— Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of (1) HSAS.—Section 223(d)(2)(A) of the Inter- TITLE ll—TAX RETURN DUE DATE 2003. nal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by SIMPLIFICATION AND MODERNIZATION SEC. 4. ALTERNATIVE MINIMUM TAX RELIEF. striking the last sentence thereof. SEC. l01. SHORT TITLE; REFERENCE. (a) TEMPORARY EXTENSION OF INCREASED (2) ARCHER MSAS.—Section 220(d)(2)(A) of (a) SHORT TITLE.—This title may be cited ALTERNATIVE MINIMUM TAX EXEMPTION such Code is amended by striking the last as the ‘‘Tax Return Due Date Simplification AMOUNT.— sentence thereof. and Modernization Act of 2012’’. (1) IN GENERAL.—Paragraph (1) of section (3) HEALTH FLEXIBLE SPENDING ARRANGE- (b) REFERENCE.—Except as otherwise ex- 55(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is MENTS AND HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGE- pressly provided, whenever in this title an amended— MENTS.—Section 106 of such Code is amended amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of (A) by striking ‘‘$72,450’’ and all that fol- by striking subsection (f). an amendment to, or repeal of, a section or lows through ‘‘2011’’ in subparagraph (A) and (4) EFFECTIVE DATE.— other provision, the reference shall be con- inserting ‘‘$78,750 in the case of taxable years (A) DISTRIBUTIONS FROM SAVINGS AC- sidered to be made to a section or other pro- beginning in 2012 and $79,850 in the case of COUNTS.—The amendments made by para- vision of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. taxable years beginning in 2013’’, and graphs (1) and (2) shall apply to amounts SEC. l02. NEW DUE DATE FOR PARTNERSHIP (B) by striking ‘‘$47,450’’ and all that fol- paid with respect to taxable years beginning FORM 1065, S CORPORATION FORM lows through ‘‘2011’’ in subparagraph (B) and after December 31, 2011. 1120S, AND C CORPORATION FORM inserting ‘‘$50,600 in the case of taxable years (B) REIMBURSEMENTS.—The amendment 1120. beginning in 2012 and $51,150 in the case of made by paragraph (3) shall apply to ex- (a) PARTNERSHIPS.— taxable years beginning in 2013’’. penses incurred with respect to taxable years (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 6072 is amended (b) TEMPORARY EXTENSION OF ALTERNATIVE beginning after December 31, 2011. by adding at the end the following new sub- MINIMUM TAX RELIEF FOR NONREFUNDABLE (b) REPEAL OF LIMITATION ON HEALTH section: PERSONAL CREDITS.— FLEXIBLE SPENDING ARRANGEMENTS UNDER ‘‘(f) RETURNS OF PARTNERSHIPS.—Returns (1) IN GENERAL.—Paragraph (2) of section CAFETERIA PLANS.— of partnerships under section 6031 made on 26(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 106 of the Internal the basis of the calendar year shall be filed amended— Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking on or before the 15th day of March following

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(6) The due date of Form TD F 90-22.1 (re- commence beginning no earlier than the (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section lating to Report of Foreign Bank and Finan- first day of the calendar quarter that is at 6072(a) is amended by striking ‘‘6017, or 6031’’ cial Accounts) shall be April 15 with a max- least 6 months after the date that the State and inserting ‘‘or 6017’’. imum extension for a 6-month period ending enacts legislation to exercise the authority (b) S CORPORATIONS.— on October 15 and with provision for an ex- granted by this title and to implement each (1) IN GENERAL.—So much of subsection (b) tension under rules similar to the rules in of the following minimum simplification re- of 6072 as precedes the second sentence there- Treas. Reg. 1.6081-5. For any taxpayer re- quirements: of is amended to read as follows: quired to file such Form for the first time, (A) Provide— ‘‘(b) RETURNS OF CERTAIN CORPORATIONS.— any penalty for failure to timely request for, (i) a single entity within the State respon- Returns of S corporations under sections 6012 or file, an extension, may be waived by the sible for all State and local sales and use tax and 6037 made on the basis of the calendar Secretary of the Treasury or the Secretary’s administration, including return processing year shall be filed on or before the 31st day delegate. and audits for remote sales sourced to the of March following the close of the calendar State, year, and such returns made on the basis of SEC. l04. CORPORATIONS PERMITTED STATU- TORY AUTOMATIC 6-MONTH EXTEN- (ii) a single audit of remote sellers for all a fiscal year shall be filed on or before the SION OF INCOME TAX RETURNS. State and local taxing jurisdictions within last day of the third month following the (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 6081(b) is amend- that State, and close of the fiscal year.’’. ed by striking ‘‘3 months’’ and inserting ‘‘6 (iii) a single sales and use tax return to be (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— months’’. used by remote sellers and single and con- (A) Section 1362(b) is amended— (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment solidated providers and to be filed with the (i) by striking ‘‘15th’’ each place it appears made by this section shall apply to returns single entity within the State. and inserting ‘‘last’’, for taxable years beginning after December (B) Provide a uniform sales and use tax 1 (ii) by striking ‘‘2 ⁄2’’ each place it appears 31, 2012. base among the State and the local taxing and inserting ‘‘3’’, and jurisdictions within the State. (iii) by striking ‘‘2 months and 15 days’’ in SA 2496. Mr. ENZI (for himself, Mr. (C) Source all interstate sales in compli- paragraph (4) and inserting ‘‘3 months’’. DURBIN, Mr. ALEXANDER, Mr. JOHNSON ance with the sourcing regime set forth in (B) Section 1362(d)(1)(C)(i) is amended by of South Dakota, Mr. BOOZMAN, Mr. section ll6(8). striking ‘‘15th’’ and inserting ‘‘last’’. (D) Provide— REED, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, Mr. BINGAMAN, (C) Section 1362(d)(1)(C)(ii) is amended by (i) adequate software and services to re- striking ‘‘such 15th day’’ and inserting ‘‘the Mr. CARDIN, Mr. ROCKEFELLER, and Mr. mote sellers and single and consolidated pro- last day of the 3d month thereof’’. BLUNT) submitted an amendment in- viders that identifies the applicable destina- (c) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS RELATING TO tended to be proposed by him to the tion rate, including the State and local sales C CORPORATIONS.— bill S. 2237, to provide a temporary in- tax rate (if any), to be applied on sales (1) Section 170(a)(2)(B) is amended by strik- come tax credit for increased payroll sourced to the State, and ing ‘‘third month’’ and inserting ‘‘4th and extend bonus depreciation for an (ii) certification procedures for both single month’’. additional year, and for other purposes; providers and consolidated providers to (2) Section 563 is amended by striking make software and services available to re- ‘‘third month’’ each place it appears and in- which was ordered to lie on the table; mote sellers, and hold such providers harm- serting ‘‘4th month’’. as follows: less for any errors or omissions as a result of (3) Section 1354(d)(1)(B)(i) is amended by At the end, add the following: relying on information provided by the striking ‘‘3d month’’ and inserting ‘‘4th TITLE ll—MARKETPLACE FAIRNESS State. month’’. SEC. ll1. SHORT TITLE. (E) Relieve remote sellers from liability to (4) Subsection (a) and (c) of section 6167 are This title may be cited as the ‘‘Market- the State or locality for the incorrect collec- each amended by striking ‘‘third month’’ and tion or remittance of sales or use tax, includ- place Fairness Act’’. inserting ‘‘4th month’’. ing any penalties or interest, if the liability (5) Section 6425(a)(1) is amended by strik- SEC. ll2. SENSE OF CONGRESS. is the result of an error or omission made by ing ‘‘third month’’ and inserting ‘‘4th It is the sense of Congress that— a single or consolidated provider. month’’. (1) States should have the ability to en- (F) Relieve single and consolidated pro- (6) Subsections (b)(2)(A), (g)(3), and (h)(1) of force their existing sales and use tax laws viders from liability to the State or locality section 6655 are each amended by striking and to treat similar sales transactions equal- for the incorrect collection or remittance of ‘‘3rd month’’ and inserting ‘‘4th month’’. ly, without regard to the manner in which sales or use tax, including any penalties or (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments the sale is transacted, interest, if the liability is the result of mis- made by this section shall apply to returns (2) States should have the right to col- leading or inaccurate information provided for taxable years beginning after December lect—or decide not to collect—taxes that are by a seller. 31, 2012. already owed under State law, and (G) Relieve remote sellers and single and SEC. l03. MODIFICATION OF DUE DATES BY REG- (3) States should simplify their sales and consolidated providers from liability to the ULATION. use tax systems to ease burdens on remote State or locality for the incorrect collection In the case of returns for taxable years be- sellers. or remittance of sales or use tax, including ginning after December 31, 2012, the Sec- SEC. ll3. AUTHORIZATION TO REQUIRE COL- any penalties or interest, if the liability is retary of the Treasury or the Secretary’s LECTION OF SALES AND USE TAXES. the result of information provided by the delegate shall modify appropriate regula- (a) STREAMLINED SALES AND USE TAX State or locality. tions to provide as follows: AGREEMENT.—Each Member State under the (H) Provide remote sellers and single and (1) The maximum extension for the returns Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement is consolidated providers with 30 days notice of of partnerships filing Form 1065 shall be a 6- authorized to require all sellers not quali- a rate change by the State or any locality in month period ending on September 15 for cal- fying for a small seller exception to collect the State. endar year taxpayers. and remit sales and use taxes with respect to (2) TREATMENT OF LOCAL RATE CHANGES.— (2) The maximum extension for the returns remote sales sourced to that Member State For purposes of this subsection, local rate of trusts filing Form 1041 shall be a 51⁄2- pursuant to the provisions of the Stream- changes may only be effective on the first month period ending on September 30 for cal- lined Sales and Use Tax Agreement. Such au- day of a calendar quarter. Failure to provide endar year taxpayers. thority shall commence beginning on the notice under paragraph (1)(H) shall require (3) The maximum extension for the returns date that the State publishes notice of the the State and locality to hold the remote of employee benefit plans filing Form 5500 State’s intent to exercise the authority seller or single or consolidated provider shall be an automatic 31⁄2-month period end- under this title, but no earlier than the first harmless for collecting tax at the imme- ing on November 15 for calendar year tax- day of the calendar quarter that is at least 90 diately preceding effective rate during the payers. days after the date of the enactment of this 30-day period. Each State must provide up- (4) The maximum extension for the returns Act. dated rate information as part of the soft- of organizations exempt from income tax fil- (b) ALTERNATIVE.— ware and services required by paragraph ing Form 990 shall be an automatic 6-month (1) IN GENERAL.—A State that is not a (1)(D). period ending on November 15 for calendar Member State under the Streamlined Sales (c) SMALL SELLER EXCEPTION.—A State year filers. and Use Tax Agreement is authorized to re- shall be authorized to require a remote sell- (5) The due date of Form 3520-A (relating to quire all sellers not qualifying for the small er, or a single or consolidated provider act- the Annual Information Return of Foreign seller exception to collect and remit sales ing on behalf of a remote seller, to collect

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For (4) PERSON.—The term ‘‘person’’ means an nomic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation purposes of determining whether the thresh- individual, trust, estate, fiduciary, partner- Act of 2001 is amended by striking ‘‘Decem- old in this subsection is met, the sales of all ship, corporation, limited liability company, ber 31, 2012’’ both places it appears and in- persons related within the meaning of sub- or other legal entity, and a State or local serting ‘‘December 31, 2013’’. sections (b) and (c) of section 267 or section government. (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by this section shall take effect as if 707(b)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (5) REMOTE SALE.—The term ‘‘remote sale’’ shall be aggregated. means a sale of goods or services attributed included in the enactment of the Economic to a State with respect to which a seller does Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of SEC. ll4. TERMINATION OF AUTHORITY. 2001. The authority granted to a State by this not have adequate physical presence to es- tablish nexus under Quill Corp. v. North Da- SEC. 3. TEMPORARY EXTENSION OF 2003 TAX RE- title shall terminate on the date that the LIEF. kota, 504 U.S. 298 (1992). highest court of competent jurisdiction (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 303 of the Jobs (6) REMOTE SELLER.—The term ‘‘remote makes a final determination that the State and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of seller’’ means a person that makes remote no longer meets the requirements of this 2003 is amended by striking ‘‘December 31, sales in a State. title, and the determination of such court is 2012’’ and inserting ‘‘December 31, 2013’’. INGLE PROVIDER no longer subject to appeal. (7) S .—The term ‘‘single (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment provider’’ means any person certified by a SEC. ll5. LIMITATIONS. made by this section shall take effect as if State who has the rights and responsibilities (a) IN GENERAL.—Nothing in this title shall included in the enactment of the Jobs and for sales and use tax administration, collec- Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of be construed as— tion, remittance, and audits for transactions (1) subjecting a seller or any other person 2003. serviced or processed for the sale of goods or SEC. 4. ALTERNATIVE MINIMUM TAX RELIEF. to franchise, income, or any other type of services made by remote sellers. taxes, other than sales and use taxes, (a) TEMPORARY EXTENSION OF INCREASED (8) SOURCED.—For purposes of a State (2) affecting the application of such taxes, ALTERNATIVE MINIMUM TAX EXEMPTION granted authority under section ll3(b), the AMOUNT.— or location to which a remote sale is sourced (3) enlarging or reducing State authority (1) IN GENERAL.—Paragraph (1) of section refers to the location where the item sold is 55(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is to impose such taxes. received by the purchaser, based on the loca- (b) NO EFFECT ON NEXUS.—No obligation amended— tion indicated by instructions for delivery (A) by striking ‘‘$72,450’’ and all that fol- imposed by virtue of the authority granted that the purchaser furnishes to the seller. by this title shall be considered in deter- lows through ‘‘2011’’ in subparagraph (A) and When no delivery location is specified, the inserting ‘‘$78,750 in the case of taxable years mining whether a seller or any other person remote sale is sourced to the customer’s ad- has a nexus with any State for any purpose beginning in 2012 and $79,850 in the case of dress that is either known to the seller or, if taxable years beginning in 2013’’, and other than sales and use taxes. not known, obtained by the seller during the (c) LICENSING AND REGULATORY REQUIRE- (B) by striking ‘‘$47,450’’ and all that fol- consummation of the transaction, including lows through ‘‘2011’’ in subparagraph (B) and MENTS.—Other than the limitation set forth the address of the customer’s payment in- in subsection (a), and section ll3, nothing inserting ‘‘$50,600 in the case of taxable years strument if no other address is available. If beginning in 2012 and $51,150 in the case of in this title shall be construed as permitting an address is unknown and a billing address or prohibiting a State from— taxable years beginning in 2013’’. cannot be obtained, the remote sale is (b) TEMPORARY EXTENSION OF ALTERNATIVE (1) licensing or regulating any person, sourced to the address of the seller from (2) requiring any person to qualify to MINIMUM TAX RELIEF FOR NONREFUNDABLE which the remote sale was made. A State PERSONAL CREDITS.— transact intrastate business, granted authority under section ll3(a) (1) IN GENERAL.—Paragraph (2) of section (3) subjecting any person to State taxes shall comply with the sourcing provisions of 26(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is not related to the sale of goods or services, the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agree- amended— or ment. (A) by striking ‘‘or 2011’’ and inserting (4) exercising authority over matters of (9) STATE.—The term ‘‘State’’ means each ‘‘2011, 2012, or 2013’’, and interstate commerce. of the several States, the District of Colum- (B) by striking ‘‘2011’’ in the heading there- (d) NO NEW TAXES.—Nothing in this title bia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, of and inserting ‘‘2013’’. shall be construed as encouraging a State to Guam, American Samoa, the United States (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments impose sales and use taxes on any goods or Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the made by this section shall apply to taxable services not subject to taxation prior to the Northern Mariana Islands, and any other ter- years beginning after December 31, 2011. date of the enactment of this Act. ritory or possession of the United States. SEC. 5. INSTRUCTIONS FOR TAX REFORM. (e) NO EFFECT ON MOBILE TELECOMMUNI- (10) STREAMLINED SALES AND USE TAX (a) IN GENERAL.—The Senate Committee CATIONS SOURCING ACT.—Nothing in this title AGREEMENT.—The term ‘‘Streamlined Sales on Finance shall report legislation not later shall be construed as altering in any manner and Use Tax Agreement’’ means the multi- than 12 months after the date of the enact- or preempting the Mobile Telecommuni- State agreement with that title adopted on ment of this Act that consists of changes in cations Sourcing Act (4 U.S.C. 116-126). November 12, 2002, as in effect on the date of laws within its jurisdiction which meet the (f) INTRASTATE SALES.—The provisions of the enactment of this Act and as further requirements of subsection (b). this title shall only apply to remote sales amended from time to time. (b) REQUIREMENTS.—Legislation meets the and shall not apply to intrastate sales or SEC. ll7. SEVERABILITY. requirements of this subsection if the legis- intrastate sourcing rules. States granted au- If any provision of this title or the applica- lation— thority under section 3(a) shall comply with tion of such provision to any person or cir- (1) simplifies the Internal Revenue Code of the intrastate provisions of the Streamlined cumstance is held to be unconstitutional, 1986 by reducing the number of tax pref- Sales and Use Tax Agreement. the remainder of this title and the applica- erences and reducing individual tax rates SEC. ll6. DEFINITIONS AND SPECIAL RULES. tion of the provisions of such to any person proportionally, with the highest individual In this title: or circumstance shall not be affected there- tax rate significantly below 35 percent; (1) CONSOLIDATED PROVIDER.—The term by. (2) permanently repeals the alternative ‘‘consolidated provider’’ means any person minimum tax; certified by a State who has the rights and SA 2497. Mr. HATCH (for himself and (3) is projected, when compared to the cur- responsibilities for sales and use tax admin- Mr. MCCONNELL) submitted an amend- rent tax policy baseline, to be revenue neu- istration, collection, remittance, and audits ment intended to be proposed by him tral or result in revenue losses; for transactions serviced or processed for the to the bill S. 2237, to provide a tem- (4) has a dynamic effect which is projected sale of goods or services made by remote porary income tax credit for increased to stimulate economic growth and lead to in- sellers on an aggregated basis. payroll and extend bonus depreciation creased revenue; (2) LOCALITY; LOCAL.—The terms ‘‘locality’’ (5) applies any increased revenue from and ‘‘local’’ refer to any political subdivision for an additional year, and for other stimulated economic growth to additional of a State. purposes; which was ordered to lie on rate reductions and does not permit any such (3) MEMBER STATE.—The term ‘‘Member the table; as follows: increased revenue to be used for additional State’’— Strike all after the enacting clause and in- Federal spending; (A) means a Member State as that term is sert the following: (6) retains a progressive tax code; and used under the Streamlined Sales and Use SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. (7) provides for revenue-neutral reform of Tax Agreement as in effect on the date of the This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Tax Relief the taxation of corporations and businesses enactment of this Act, and Act of 2012’’. by—

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Mr. NELSON of Nebraska temporary income tax credit for in- mitted an amendment intended to be submitted an amendment intended to creased payroll and extend bonus de- proposed by him to the bill S. 2237, to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2237, preciation for an additional year, and provide a temporary income tax credit to provide a temporary income tax for other purposes; which was ordered for increased payroll and extend bonus credit for increased payroll and extend to lie on the table; as follows: depreciation for an additional year, bonus depreciation for an additional At the appropriation place, insert the fol- and for other purposes; which was or- year, and for other purposes; which was lowing: dered to lie on the table; as follows: ordered to lie on the table; as follows: SEC. ll. MICRO-UNIONS. At the appropriate place, insert the fol- At the end, add the following: No Federal funds shall be used to imple- lowing: SEC. ll. GRAZING ON PUBLIC RANGELANDS. ment, create, apply, or enforce through pros- SEC. ll. PROHIBITION ON TREASURY REGULA- Section 6 of the Public Rangelands Im- ecution, adjudication, rulemaking, or the TIONS WITH RESPECT TO INFORMA- provement Act of 1978 (43 U.S.C. 1905) is issuing of any interpretation, opinion, cer- TION REPORTING ON CERTAIN IN- tification, decision, or policy, and standard TEREST PAID TO NONRESIDENT amended— ALIENS. (1) by striking the section heading and all for initial bargaining unit determinations Except to the extent provided in Treasury that follows through ‘‘(a) For the’’ and in- that conflicts with the standard articulated Regulations as in effect on February 21, 2011, serting the following: in the majority opinion in Wheeling Island the Secretary of the Treasury shall not re- ‘‘SEC. 6. GRAZING FEES. Gaming Inc. and United Food Commercial Workers International Union, Local 23, 355 quire (by regulation or otherwise) that an in- ‘‘(a) ESTABLISHMENT OF FEES.— NLRB No. 127 (August 27, 2010) (including but formation return be made by a payor of in- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—For the’’; and terest in the case of interest— (2) in subsection (a), by adding at the end not limited to the majority opinion in foot- (1) which is described in section 871(i)(2)(A) the following: note 2), except for unit determinations cur- rently governed by NLRB Rule Section 103.30 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; and ‘‘(2) GRAZING ON PUBLIC RANGELANDS.— (2) which is paid— When establishing fees for grazing private for employers currently covered by such (A) to a nonresident alien; and livestock on public rangelands, the Sec- rules. (B) on a deposit maintained at an office retary (with respect to land managed by the SA 2506. Mr. MCCONNELL submitted within the United States. Bureau of Land Management (including land held for the benefit of an Indian tribe)) and an amendment intended to be proposed SA 2499. Mr. CRAPO submitted an the Secretary of Agriculture (with respect to by him to the bill S. 2237, to provide a amendment intended to be proposed by National Forest System land) shall set the temporary income tax credit for in- him to the bill S. 2237, to provide a rate at a level that is comparable to the rate creased payroll and extend bonus de- temporary income tax credit for in- charged by private landowners in the area or preciation for an additional year, and creased payroll and extend bonus de- region, as determined by the applicable Sec- for other purposes; which was ordered preciation for an additional year, and retary.’’. to lie on the table; as follows: for other purposes; which was ordered At the end, add the following: to lie on the table; as follows: SA 2503. Mr. GRAHAM submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by SEC. ll. REPEAL OF OBAMACARE. At the end, add the following: (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the following SEC. ll. REDUCTIONS IN INDIVIDUAL CAPITAL him to the bill S. 2237, to provide a with respect to the impact of Public Law GAINS AND DIVIDENDS TAX RATE temporary income tax credit for in- 111–148 and related provisions of Public Law MADE PERMANENT. creased payroll and extend bonus de- 111–152 (collectively referred to in this sec- Section 303 of the Jobs and Growth Tax Re- preciation for an additional year, and tion as ‘‘the law’’): lief Reconciliation Act of 2003 (relating to for other purposes; which was ordered (1) President Obama promised the Amer- sunset of title) is repealed. to lie on the table; as follows: ican people that if they liked their current health coverage, they could keep it. But even At the appropriate place, insert the fol- SA 2500. Mr. HELLER submitted an the Obama Administration admits that tens lowing: amendment intended to be proposed by of millions of Americans are at risk of losing him to the bill S. 2237, to provide a SEC. ll. SECRET BALLOT ELECTIONS. their health care coverage, including as temporary income tax credit for in- No Federal funds may be used to litigate many as 8 in 10 plans offered by small busi- creased payroll and extend bonus de- against any of the several States on behalf of nesses. preciation for an additional year, and the National Labor Relations Board per- (2) Despite projected spending of more than taining to secret ballot union elections. for other purposes; which was ordered two trillion dollars over the next 10 years, to lie on the table; as follows: cutting Medicare by more than one-half tril- SA 2504. Mr. GRAHAM submitted an lion dollars over that period, and increasing At the end, add the following: amendment intended to be proposed by taxes by over $800 billion dollars over that SEC. ll. MORTGAGE FORGIVENESS TAX RELIEF. him to the bill S. 2237, to provide a period, the law does not lower health care (a) IN GENERAL.—Subparagraph (E) of sec- temporary income tax credit for in- costs. In fact, the law actually makes cov- tion 108(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of erage more expensive for millions of Ameri- 1986 is amended by striking ‘‘January 1, 2013’’ creased payroll and extend bonus de- cans. The average American family already and inserting ‘‘January 1, 2015’’. preciation for an additional year, and paid a premium increase of approximately (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment for other purposes; which was ordered $1,200 in the year following passage of the made by this section shall apply to indebted- to lie on the table; as follows: ness discharged after December 31, 2012. law. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) At the appropriate place, insert the fol- predicts that health insurance premiums for SA 2501. Mr. HELLER submitted an lowing: individuals buying private health coverage amendment intended to be proposed by SEC. ll. REQUIREMENT OF DUE PROCESS. on their own will increase by $2,100 in 2016 him to the bill S. 2237, to provide a None of the funds made available under compared to what the premiums would have this or any other Act, may be used to pro- been in 2016 if the law had not passed. temporary income tax credit for in- mulgate, administer, enforce, or otherwise (3) The law cuts more than one-half trillion creased payroll and extend bonus de- implement the Representation-Case Proce- dollars in Medicare and uses the funds to cre- preciation for an additional year, and dures, published at 76 Fed. Reg. 80138 (De- ate a new entitlement program rather than for other purposes; which was ordered cember 22, 2011), unless such Procedures are to protect and strengthen the Medicare pro- to lie on the table; as follows: modified to guarantee procedural due proc- gram. Actuaries at the Centers for Medicare At the end, add the following: ess rights for all parties prior to the elec- & Medicaid Services (CMS) warn that the SEC. ll. PERMANENT EXTENSION OF ELECTION tion, including the ability to determine the Medicare cuts contained in the law are so TO DEDUCT STATE AND LOCAL appropriate bargaining unit and the oppor- drastic that ‘‘providers might end their par- SALES TAXES. tunity to present and counter evidence and ticipation in the program (possibly jeopard- (a) IN GENERAL.—Subparagraph (I) of sec- to require the imposition of at least a 30-day izing access to care for beneficiaries)’’. CBO tion 164(b)(5) of the Internal Revenue Code of interval between the date on which an elec- cautioned that the Medicare cuts ‘‘might be

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difficult to sustain over a long period of repealed by such Act (other than such sub- COMMITTEE ON BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN time’’. According to the CMS actuaries, 7.4 section (d)) are restored or revived as if such AFFAIRS million Medicare beneficiaries who would Act had not been enacted. Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Mr. President, I have been enrolled in a Medicare Advantage (2) HEALTH CARE-RELATED PROVISIONS IN ask unanimous consent that the Com- plan in 2017 will lose access to their plan be- THE HEALTH CARE AND EDUCATION RECONCILI- mittee on Banking, Housing, and cause the law cuts $206 billion in payments ATION ACT OF 2010.—Effective as of the enact- Urban Affairs be authorized to meet to Medicare Advantage plans. The Trustees ment of the Health Care and Education Rec- of the Medicare Trust Funds predict that the onciliation Act of 2010 (Public Law 111–152), during the session of the Senate on law will result in a substantial decline in title I and subtitle B of title II of such Act July 10, 2012, at 10 a.m., to conduct a employer-sponsored retiree drug coverage, are repealed, and the provisions of law hearing entitled ‘‘Developing the and 90 percent of seniors will no longer have amended or repealed by such title or sub- Framework for Safe and Efficient Mo- access to retiree drug coverage by 2016 as a title, respectively, are restored or revived as bile Payments, Part 2.’’ result of the law. if such title and subtitle had not been en- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without (4) The law creates a 15-member, unelected acted. objection, it is so ordered. Independent Payment Advisory Board that is SEC. ll. BUDGETARY EFFECTS OF THIS ACT. COMMITTEE ON FINANCE empowered to make binding decisions re- The budgetary effects of this Act, for the Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Mr. President, I garding what treatments Medicare will cover purpose of complying with the Statutory and how much Medicare will pay for treat- ask unanimous consent that the Com- Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be deter- mittee on Finance be authorized to ments solely to cut spending, restricting ac- mined by reference to the latest statement cess to health care for seniors. titled ‘‘Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legisla- meet during the session of the Senate (5) The law and the more than 13,000 pages tion’’ for this Act, submitted for printing in on July 10, 2012, at 2:45 p.m., in room of related regulations issued before July 11, the Congressional Record by the Chairman of SD–215 of the Dirksen Senate Office 2012, are causing great uncertainty, slowing the Senate Budget Committee, provided that Building, to conduct a hearing entitled economic growth, and limiting hiring oppor- such statement has been submitted prior to ‘‘Boosting Opportunities and Growth tunities for the approximately 13 million the vote on passage. Through Tax Reform: Helping More Americans searching for work. Imposing Young People Achieve The American higher costs on businesses will lead to lower SA 2507. Mr. BROWN of Ohio (for Mr. wages, fewer workers, or both. Dream.’’ WICKER) proposed an amendment to the (6) The law imposes 21 new or higher taxes The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without on American families and businesses, includ- resolution S. Res. 429, supporting the objection, it is so ordered. ing 12 taxes on families making less than goals and ideals of World Malaria Day; SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE $250,000 a year. as follows: Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Mr. President, I (7) While President Obama promised that On page 4, line 14, strike ‘‘strongly sup- ask unanimous consent that the Select nothing in the law would fund elective abor- ports’’ and insert ‘‘welcomes’’. Committee on Intelligence be author- tion, the law expands the role of the Federal Government in funding and facilitating abor- f ized to meet during the session of the tion and plans that cover abortion. The law Senate on July 10, 2012, at 2:30 p.m. appropriates billions of dollars in new fund- NOTICE OF HEARING The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ing without explicitly prohibiting the use of COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL these funds for abortion, and it provides Fed- RESOURCES f eral subsidies for health plans covering elec- Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I tive abortions. Moreover, the law effectively PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR forces millions of individuals to personally would like to announce for the infor- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- pay a separate abortion premium in viola- mation of the Senate and the public imous consent that the following in- that a hearing has been scheduled be- tion of their sincerely held religious, ethical, terns in Senator BINGAMAN’s office be or moral beliefs. fore the Committee on Energy and Nat- granted floor privileges during today’s (8) Until enactment of the law, the Federal ural Resources. The hearing will be session: Marissa Hollowwa, Sarah Government has not sought to impose spe- held on Tuesday, July 17, 2012, at 10 cific coverage or care requirements that in- Hurd, Leif Rasmussen, Edna Reyes, a.m., in room SD–366 of the Dirksen Emily Schwab, Katherine Wills, and fringe on the rights of conscience of insurers, Senate Office Building. purchasers of insurance, plan sponsors, bene- Maia Brown. ficiaries, and other stakeholders, such as in- The purpose of the hearing is to ex- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- dividual or institutional health care pro- amine the status of action taken to en- pore. Without objection, it is so or- viders. The law creates a new nationwide re- sure that the electric grid is protected dered. quirement for health plans to cover ‘‘essen- from cyber attacks. Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- tial health benefits’’ and ‘‘preventive serv- Because of the limited time available imous consent that the following staff ices’’, but does not allow stakeholders to opt for the hearing, witnesses may testify of the Finance Committee be granted out of covering items or services to which by invitation only. However, those floor privileges today: Jeffrey Arnold, they have a religious or moral objection, in wishing to submit written testimony violation of the Religious Freedom Restora- Avital Barnea, Amanda Chapman, tion Act (Public Law 103–141). By creating for the hearing record should send it to Selene Christman, Harun Dogo, Farrah new barriers to health insurance and causing the Committee on Energy and Natural Freis, Pete Markuson, Neil Pinney, the loss of existing insurance arrangements, Resources, United States Senate, 304 Christopher Tausanovitch, Daniel these inflexible mandates jeopardize the Dirksen Senate Office Building, Wash- West, Micah Scudder, and Danielle ability of institutions and individuals to ex- ington, DC 20510–6150, or by email to Herring. ercise their rights of conscience and their [email protected]. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- ability to freely participate in the health in- For further information, please con- pore. Without objection, it is so or- surance and health care marketplace. tact Leon Lowery at 202–224–2209, or (9) The law expands government control dered. over health care, adds trillions of dollars to Meagan Gins at 202–224–0883. Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that Steve Kofford existing liabilities, drives costs up even fur- f ther, and too often put Federal bureaucrats, of my Finance Committee staff be instead of doctors and patients, in charge of AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO granted privileges of the floor for the health care decisionmaking. MEET duration of the 112th Congress. (10) The path to patient-centered care and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without lower costs for all Americans must begin COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES objection, it is so ordered. with a full repeal of the law. Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Mr. President. I Mr. HARKIN. Mr. President, I ask (b) REPEAL.— ask unanimous consent that the Com- unanimous consent that Alex Shaner, (1) PPACA.—Effective as of the enactment mittee on Armed Services be author- of Public Law 111–148, such Act (other than Kelsey Smithart, and Ryan Brennan of subsection (d) of section 1899A of the Social ized to meet during the session of the my staff be granted floor privileges for Security Act, as added and amended by sec- Senate on July 10, 2012, at 2:30 p.m. the duration of today’s session. tions 3403 and 10320 of such Public Law) is re- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without pealed, and the provisions of law amended or objection, it is so ordered. objection, it is so ordered.

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S. 1379 or the chief judge may act on his or her own ‘‘(3) UNAVAILABILITY OF CHIEF JUDGE.—If Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- motion. the chief judge of the Court of Appeals is ab- resentatives of the United States of America in ‘‘(d) DURATION OF ORDERS.—An order en- sent or disabled, the authority conferred by Congress assembled, tered under this section may not toll or ex- this section may be exercised by the judge SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. tend a time deadline for a period of more designated under section 11–706(a) or by the This Act may be cited as the ‘‘D.C. Courts than 14 days, except that if the chief judge Joint Committee on Judicial Administra- and Public Defender Service Act of 2011’’. determines that an emergency situation re- tion. SEC. 2. AUTHORITIES OF DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA quires additional extensions of the period ‘‘(4) HABEAS CORPUS UNAFFECTED.—Nothing COURTS. during which deadlines are tolled or ex- in this section shall be construed to author- (a) PERMITTING JUDICIAL CONFERENCE ON tended, the chief judge may, with the con- ize suspension of the writ of habeas corpus. BIENNIAL BASIS; ATTENDANCE OF MAGISTRATE sent of the Joint Committee on Judicial Ad- ‘‘(b) ISSUANCE OF ORDERS.—The United JUDGES.—Section 11–744, District of Colum- ministration, enter additional orders under States Attorney for the District of Columbia bia Official Code, is amended— this section in order to further toll or extend or the Attorney General for the District of (1) in the first sentence, by striking ‘‘annu- such time deadline. Columbia or the designee of either may re- ally’’ and inserting ‘‘biennially or annually’’; ‘‘(e) NOTICE.—Upon issuing an order under quest issuance of an order under this section, (2) in the first sentence, by striking ‘‘ac- this section, the chief judge— or the chief judge may act on his or her own tive judges’’ and inserting ‘‘active judges and ‘‘(1) shall make all reasonable efforts to motion. magistrate judges’’; publicize the order, including, when possible, ‘‘(c) DURATION OF ORDERS.—An order en- (3) in the third sentence, by striking announcing the order on the District of Co- tered under this section may not toll or ex- ‘‘Every judge’’ and inserting ‘‘Every judge lumbia Courts Web site; and tend a time deadline for a period of more and magistrate judge’’; and ‘‘(2) shall send notice of the order, includ- than 14 days, except that if the chief judge determines that an emergency situation re- (4) in the third sentence, by striking ing the reasons for the issuance of the order, quires additional extensions of the period ‘‘Courts of Appeals’’ and inserting ‘‘Court of to the Committee on Homeland Security and during which deadlines are tolled or ex- Appeals’’. Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the tended, the chief judge may, with the con- (b) EMERGENCY AUTHORITY TO TOLL OR Committee on Oversight and Government sent of the Joint Committee on Judicial Ad- DELAY JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS.— Reform of the House of Representatives. ministration, enter additional orders under (1) PROCEEDINGS IN SUPERIOR COURT.— ‘‘(f) REQUIRED REPORTS.—Not later than 180 this section in order to further toll or extend (A) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter III of Chapter days after the expiration of the last exten- such time deadline. 9 of title 11, District of Columbia Official sion or tolling of a time period made by the ‘‘(d) NOTICE.—Upon issuing an order under Code, is amended by adding at the end the order or orders relating to an emergency sit- this section, the chief judge— following new section: uation, the chief judge shall submit a brief ‘‘(1) shall make all reasonable efforts to ‘‘§ 11–947. Emergency authority to toll or report to the Committee on Homeland Secu- publicize the order, including, when possible, delay proceedings. rity and Governmental Affairs of the Senate, announcing the order on the District of Co- ‘‘(a) TOLLING OR DELAYING PROCEEDINGS.— the Committee on Oversight and Govern- lumbia Courts Web site; and ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—In the event of a natural ment Reform of the House of Representa- ‘‘(2) shall send notice of the order, includ- disaster or other emergency situation requir- tives, and the Joint Committee on Judicial ing the reasons for the issuance of the order, ing the closure of Superior Court or ren- Administration describing the orders, in- to the Committee on Homeland Security and dering it impracticable for the United States cluding— Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the or District of Columbia Government or a ‘‘(1) the reasons for issuing the orders; Committee on Oversight and Government class of litigants to comply with deadlines ‘‘(2) the duration of the orders; Reform of the House of Representatives. imposed by any Federal or District of Colum- ‘‘(3) the effects of the orders on litigants; ‘‘(e) REQUIRED REPORTS.—Not later than bia law or rule that applies in the Superior and 180 days after the expiration of the last ex- Court, the chief judge of the Superior Court ‘‘(4) the costs to the court resulting from tension or tolling of a time period made by may exercise emergency authority in accord- the orders. the order or orders relating to an emergency ance with this section. ‘‘(g) EXCEPTIONS.—The notice under sub- situation, the chief judge shall submit a brief ‘‘(2) SCOPE OF AUTHORITY.—(A) The chief section (e)(2) and the report under subsection report to the Committee on Homeland Secu- judge may enter such order or orders as may (f) are not required in the case of an order rity and Governmental Affairs of the Senate, be appropriate to delay, toll, or otherwise that tolls or extends a time deadline for a pe- the Committee on Oversight and Govern- grant relief from the time deadlines imposed riod of less than 14 days.’’. ment Reform of the House of Representa- by otherwise applicable laws or rules for (B) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of tives, and the Joint Committee on Judicial such period as may be appropriate for any contents of chapter 9 of title 11, District of Administration describing the orders, in- class of cases pending or thereafter filed in Columbia Official Code, is amended by add- cluding— the Superior Court. ing at the end of the items relating to sub- ‘‘(1) the reasons for issuing the orders; ‘‘(B) The authority conferred by this sec- chapter III the following: ‘‘(2) the duration of the orders; tion extends to all laws and rules affecting ‘‘11–947. Emergency authority to toll or ‘‘(3) the effects of the orders on litigants; criminal and juvenile proceedings (including, delay proceedings.’’. and ‘‘(4) the costs to the court resulting from pre-arrest, post-arrest, pretrial, trial, and (2) PROCEEDINGS IN COURT OF APPEALS.— the orders. post-trial procedures) and civil, family, do- (A) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter III of chapter ‘‘(f) EXCEPTIONS.—The notice under sub- mestic violence, probate and tax pro- 7 of title 11, District of Columbia Official ceedings. section (d)(2) and the report under subsection Code, is amended by adding at the end the (e) are not required in the case of an order ‘‘(3) UNAVAILABILITY OF CHIEF JUDGE.—If following new section: the chief judge of the Superior Court is ab- that tolls or extends a time deadline for a pe- sent or disabled, the authority conferred by ‘‘§ 11–745. Emergency authority to toll or riod of less than 14 days.’’. this section may be exercised by the judge delay proceedings. (B) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of designated under section 11–907(a) or by the ‘‘(a) TOLLING OR DELAYING PROCEEDINGS.— contents of chapter 7 of title 11, District of Joint Committee on Judicial Administra- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—In the event of a natural Columbia Official Code, is amended by add- tion. disaster or other emergency situation requir- ing at the end of the items relating to sub- ‘‘(4) HABEAS CORPUS UNAFFECTED.—Nothing ing the closure of the Court of Appeals or chapter III the following: in this section shall be construed to author- rendering it impracticable for the United ‘‘11–745. Emergency authority to toll or ize suspension of the writ of habeas corpus. States or District of Columbia Government delay proceedings.’’. ‘‘(b) CRIMINAL CASES.—In exercising the or a class of litigants to comply with dead- (c) PERMITTING AGREEMENTS TO PROVIDE authority under this section for criminal lines imposed by any Federal or District of SERVICES ON A REIMBURSABLE BASIS TO cases, the chief judge shall consider the abil- Columbia law or rule that applies in the OTHER DISTRICT GOVERNMENT OFFICES.— ity of the United States or District of Co- Court of Appeals, the chief judge of the (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 11–1742, District of lumbia Government to investigate, litigate, Court of Appeals may exercise emergency Columbia Official Code, is amended by add- and process defendants during and after the authority in accordance with this section. ing at the end the following new subsection: emergency situation, as well as the ability of ‘‘(2) SCOPE OF AUTHORITY.—The chief judge ‘‘(d) To prevent duplication and to promote criminal defendants as a class to prepare may enter such order or orders as may be ap- efficiency and economy, the Executive Offi- their defenses. propriate to delay, toll, or otherwise grant cer may enter into agreements to provide

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RES. 429 ing malaria deaths through PMI, the United made by paragraph (1) shall apply with re- Whereas April 25th of each year is recog- States Agency for International Develop- spect to fiscal year 2010 and each succeeding nized internationally as World Malaria Day; ment, the National Institutes of Health, the fiscal year. Whereas malaria is a leading cause of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, SEC. 3. LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR PUBLIC DE- death and disease in many developing coun- the Department of Defense, and the private FENDER SERVICE. tries, despite being completely preventable sector focused on helping partner countries Section 307 of the District of Columbia and treatable; to achieve major improvements in overall Court Reform and Criminal Procedure Act of Whereas fighting malaria is in the national health outcomes through advances in access 1970 (sec. 2–1607, D.C. Official Code) is amend- security interest of the United States Gov- to, and the quality of, healthcare services in ed by adding at the end the following new ernment, as reducing the risk of malaria pro- resource-poor settings; and subsection: tects members of the Armed Forces of the Whereas PMI, recognizing the burden of ‘‘(e) The Service shall, to the extent the United States serving overseas in malaria malaria on many partner countries, has set a Director considers appropriate, provide rep- endemic regions, and reducing malaria target of reducing the burden of malaria by resentation for and hold harmless, or provide deaths helps to promote stability in less de- 50 percent for 450,000,000 people, representing liability insurance for, any person who is an veloped countries; 70 percent of the at-risk population in Afri- employee, member of the Board of Trustees, Whereas, according to the Centers for Dis- ca, by 2015: Now, therefore, be it or officer of the Service for money damages ease Control and Prevention, 35 countries, Resolved, That the Senate— arising out of any claim, proceeding, or case the majority of which are in sub-Saharan Af- (1) supports the goals and ideals of World at law relating to the furnishing of represen- rica, account for 98 percent of global malaria Malaria Day, including the target of ending tational services or management services or deaths; malaria deaths by 2015; related services under this Act while acting Whereas young children and pregnant (2) recognizes the importance of reducing within the scope of that person’s office or women are particularly vulnerable to and malaria prevalence and deaths to improve employment, including but not limited to disproportionately affected by malaria; overall child and maternal health, especially such claims, proceedings, or cases at law in- Whereas malaria greatly affects child in sub-Saharan Africa; volving employment actions, injury, loss of health, as children under the age of 5 ac- (3) commends the recent progress made to- liberty, property damage, loss of property, or count for an estimated 85 percent of malaria ward reducing global malaria deaths and personal injury, or death arising from mal- deaths each year; prevalence, particularly through the efforts practice or negligence of any such officer or Whereas malaria poses great risks to ma- of the President’s Malaria Initiative and the employee.’’. ternal health, causing complications during Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, SEC. 4. REDUCTION IN TERM OF SERVICE OF delivery, anemia, and low birth weights, and Malaria; JUDGES ON FAMILY COURT OF THE with estimates that malaria infection causes (4) welcomes ongoing public-private part- SUPERIOR COURT. 400,000 cases of severe maternal anemia and nerships to research and develop more effec- (a) REDUCTION IN TERM OF SERVICE.—Sec- between 75,000 and 200,000 infant deaths an- tive and affordable tools for malaria diag- tion 11–908A(c)(1), District of Columbia Offi- nually in sub-Saharan Africa; nosis, treatment, and vaccination; cial Code, is amended by striking ‘‘5 years’’ Whereas heightened national, regional, and (5) recognizes the goals to combat malaria and inserting ‘‘3 years’’. international efforts to prevent and treat in the Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde United (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment malaria over recent years have made meas- States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, made by subsection (a) shall apply with re- urable progress and helped save hundreds of Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization spect to any individual serving as a judge on thousands of lives; Act of 2008 (Public Law 110–293; 122 Stat. the Family Court of the Superior Court of Whereas the World Malaria Report 2011 by 2918); the District of Columbia on or after the date the World Health Organization states that in (6) supports continued leadership by the of the enactment of this Act. 2011, approximately 50 percent of households United States in bilateral, multilateral, and f in sub-Saharan Africa owned at least 1 insec- private sector efforts to combat malaria as a SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND ticide-treated mosquito net (referred to in critical part of the President’s Global Health this preamble as an ‘‘ITN’’), and household Initiative; and IDEALS OF WORLD MALARIA DAY surveys indicated that 96 percent of people (7) encourages other members of the inter- Mr. BROWN of Ohio. Mr. President, I with access to an ITN within a household ac- national community to sustain and scale up ask unanimous consent that the Sen- tually used the ITN; their support for and financial contributions ate proceed to the immediate consider- Whereas, in 2010, a total of 185,000,000 peo- to efforts worldwide to combat malaria. ation of Calendar 433, S. Res. 429. ple were protected by indoor residual spray- Mr. BROWN of Ohio. Mr. President, I The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ing (referred to in this preamble as ‘‘IRS’’); ask unanimous consent that the mo- Whereas the World Malaria Report 2011 fur- objection, it is so ordered. tion to reconsider be considered made The clerk will report the resolution ther states that malaria mortality rates have fallen by more than 25 percent globally, and laid upon the table, and that any by title. and 33 percent in Africa alone, since 2000; statements relating to the resolution The legislative clerk read as follows: Whereas the World Malaria Report 2011 fur- be printed in the RECORD. A resolution (S. Res. 429) supporting the ther states that out of 99 countries with on- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without goals and ideals of World Malaria Day. going malaria transmissions, 43 countries re- objection, it is so ordered. corded decreases of more than 50 percent in There being no objection, the Senate f proceeded to consider the resolution. the number of malaria cases between 2000 Mr. BROWN of Ohio. Mr. President, I and 2010, and 8 other countries recorded de- MEASURE READ THE FIRST ask unanimous consent that the creases of more than 25 percent; TIME—S. 3369 Whereas continued national, regional, and Wicker amendment at the desk be international investment in efforts to elimi- Mr. BROWN of Ohio. Mr. President, I agreed to. nate malaria, including prevention and understand that S. 3369, introduced ear- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without treatment efforts and the development of a lier today by Senator WHITEHOUSE, is objection, it is so ordered. vaccine to immunize children from the ma- at the desk. I ask for its first reading. The amendment (No. 2507) was agreed laria parasite, is critical in order to continue The PRESIDING OFFICER. The to, as follows: to reduce malaria deaths, prevent back- clerk will read the bill by title for the On page 4, line 14, strike ‘‘strongly sup- sliding in areas where progress has been first time. made, and equip the United States and the ports’’ and insert ‘‘welcomes’’. The assistant legislative clerk read Mr. BROWN of Ohio. Mr. President, I global community with the tools necessary to fight malaria and other global health as follows: know of no further debate. I urge pas- threats; A bill (S. 3369) to amend the Federal Elec- sage of the resolution. Whereas the United States Government tion Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for ad- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The has played a leading role in the recent ditional disclosure requirements for corpora- question is on agreeing to the resolu- progress made toward reducing the global tions, labor organizations, super PACs and tion. burden of malaria, particularly through the other entities, and for other purposes.

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The House met at 10 a.m. and was that we’re spending—because that’s the it is time for this Congress to wake up. called to order by the Speaker pro tem- way it’s happening—to keep Karzai in When we debate the appropriations bill pore (Mr. PALAZZO). office. Seventy-two percent of the for the Department of Defense, I hope f American people have agreed with we will be permitted to bring amend- most of us in the House—not all—that ments one after another to the floor, DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO it’s time to bring our troops home. asking Members of Congress to bring TEMPORE There is not one thing that we’re going our troops home. The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- to accomplish over there. Mr. Speaker, with that, I will ask fore the House the following commu- Mr. Speaker, when I saw the national God to please bless our men and women nication from the Speaker: security agreement that the Secretary in uniform. of State and this administration have WASHINGTON, DC, I will ask God to please, in his loving July 10, 2012. signed with Afghanistan, what we’re arms, hold the families who have lost I hereby appoint the Honorable STEVEN M. talking about is, after 2014, we will children in Afghanistan and Iraq. PALAZZO to act as Speaker pro tempore on continue to have a military presence of I will ask God to please bless the this day. anywhere from 25,000 to 30,000. We are House and Senate that we will do what JOHN A. BOEHNER, spending approximately $4 billion a is right in the eyes of God for God’s Speaker of the House of Representatives. month—that’s probably a lowball fig- people today and God’s people tomor- f ure, Mr. Speaker—but $4 billion a row. month for 10 years. That adds up to I will ask God to please bless Presi- MORNING-HOUR DEBATE about $480 billion in addition to what dent Obama that he will do what is The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- we’ve already spent, which is over $1 right in the eyes of God for God’s peo- ant to the order of the House of Janu- trillion, in Afghanistan and in Iraq. ple today and God’s people tomorrow. ary 17, 2012, the Chair will now recog- The poor American people are paying I will close by asking three times: nize Members from lists submitted by the taxes and are getting their pro- God, please, God, please, God, please the majority and minority leaders for grams cut for children, for schools, for continue to bless America. morning-hour debate. senior citizens, for health programs. f The Chair will alternate recognition Yet we in Congress continue to fund between the parties, with each party the war in Afghanistan. PATH TO THE 2012 FARM BILL limited to 1 hour and each Member Mr. Speaker, this book is an eye- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The other than the majority and minority opener to the fact that the Taliban is Chair recognizes the gentleman from the biggest recipient of our taxpayers’ leaders and the minority whip limited Oregon (Mr. BLUMENAUER) for 5 min- to 5 minutes each, but in no event shall money, going to pay to kill American utes. debate continue beyond 11:50 a.m. kids. I’m going to keep bringing this to Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, the floor until I finish the book, and f this week, the House Agriculture Com- I’m about halfway through. mittee will consider not just the farm Its summary says: AFGHANISTAN bill, but also one of the most important This is the first book to detail the toxic The SPEAKER pro tempore. The embrace of American policymakers and ca- pieces of health legislation, environ- Chair recognizes the gentleman from reerists, Afghanistan kleptocrats and the op- mental legislation, and vital economic North Carolina (Mr. JONES) for 5 min- portunistic Taliban. The result? U.S. tax- development for rural America. It utes. payers have been footing the bill for both should be on the radar screen of every Mr. JONES. Mr. Speaker, like all of sides of a disastrous Afghanistan war. Member of Congress, whether one rep- my colleagues, I went home to my dis- Mr. Speaker, this past weekend, we resents rural or urban districts. All of trict as the other Members went to had eight Americans killed—eight our constituents benefit from a vibrant their districts. I live in eastern North Americans killed. I write families. I agricultural sector. Carolina. As do a lot of people, I love have signed over 10,740-some letters to The House is looking at its own legis- my district, and I’m getting the same families across this Nation because I lation. The Senate has passed a bill. I message: Why are you still in Afghani- bought the lie by the previous adminis- must say, the Senate bill was a start. stan? Why don’t you Members of Con- tration that said Saddam has weapons There are some provisions in it which I gress vote to bring our troops home? of mass destruction, which he never did think are worthy of support, but it Why are you spending the money we have. So I will continue to come to the falls short in overall reform. There is don’t have, and young men and women floor at least once a week, several no reason in an era of great concern are getting killed? times a month, and talk about the fact about reducing Federal deficit spend- Again, I’m coming to the floor of the of buying this book for every Member ing, about improving nutrition and House and reporting on a book I’m of Congress, which is called, ‘‘Funding strengthening rural America that we reading. It’s called ‘‘Funding the the Enemy: How U.S. Taxpayers Bank- can’t do a better job. Currently, the Enemy: How U.S. Taxpayers Bankroll roll the Taliban.’’ majority of farmers and ranchers get the Taliban.’’ That’s the whole issue. When I listen to our debates on the no support from the Federal Govern- We have defeated bin Laden. He is floor—sometimes part of them, some- ment, and the assistance is con- dead. Al Qaeda has been dispersed all times not—talking about cutting Fed- centrated in the hands of a few. This is around the world, but we continue to eral programs for those people who an opportunity for us to look carefully fund a corrupt leader who will not sur- need them the most—but yet we will at the House draft and to, hopefully, vive in the long term. We all know find the $8 billion a month to send to improve upon it. that, but yet we’re playing this little Karzai—and when we keep sending our One particular area deals with the game of spend the American taxpayers’ soldiers, marines, sailors, and airmen cap on commodities and risk manage- money to keep him in office, and let’s over there so they can be shot and ment. The Senate bill has at least a borrow the money from the Chinese killed and have their feet blown away, modest reduction in dealing with direct

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The Constitution does multiples of the existing payment cap. the wake of the Supreme Court deci- not belong to the Federal Government. Another area of significant agricul- sion on the so-called Affordable Care Its ownership is made crystal clear in tural subsidy that cries out for reform Act, the House will once again take up its first three words: ‘‘We, the people.’’ is the area of crop insurance. This is the imperative of repealing it. As Ronald Reagan said: something that independent analysts But the Supreme Court decision has The Constitution is not the government’s have looked at for years. Too much of much more dire implications for our document telling us what we can and cannot this is concentrated for a few. It puts Nation and for its cherished freedoms do. The Constitution is the people’s docu- too much burden on the individual tax- than merely affirming the government ment telling our government those things payer, and there is too much benefit takeover of our health care. In reach- that we will allow it to do. for those who need it the least. In the ing its conclusion, the Court obliter- Thus, the Supreme Court is not the House proposal, there is no require- ated the fundamental distinction be- highest court in the land. That posi- ment to link the recipient of crop in- tween a penalty and a tax. Congress tion is reserved to the rightful owners surance to the protection of soil and has the power to lay and collect taxes; of the Constitution, the sovereign wetlands, thereby compounding future and, therefore the Court reasons, it can American people through the votes losses; and it does not reduce the sub- apply a tax for any reason, even those that they cast every 2 years. sidy rate for wealthy farmers and in- otherwise outside the confines of the The infamous Alien and Sedition vestors with high adjusted incomes. Constitution. Acts were never struck down by the In this case, the Court ruled that Court, but the American people did that in the election of 1800. The Su- b 1010 Congress could not impose a law re- quiring citizens to purchase a govern- preme Court declared that American Most concerning is the new provi- ment-approved health plan under the slaves were outside the protection of sions that are termed ‘‘shallow-loss Commerce Clause, but it can impose the Constitution when it struck down revenue,’’ where they’re creating new, exactly the same requirement as a tax. the Missouri Compromise, but the long-term protections that really come If it can’t fine you for disobeying, it American people reversed that decision at a potentially high price tag. Instead can certainly tax you for disobeying. in the election of 1860. of moving forward with this being an Mr. Speaker, if the government fines Let us pray, while we still can—be- area to reduce subsidy, it has been you $250 for running a red light or fore that is taxed—that this infamous noted by independent analysts that if taxes you $250 for running a red light, decision will be repudiated by what is commodity prices fall over the course the effect is the same. What’s the dif- actually and rightfully the highest of the next decade significantly, all of ference? court in the land, the American people. the purported savings would disappear Actually, there are two critical dif- f under this enhanced shallow-loss provi- ferences. First, as a fine—as a pen- PRETEND LEGISLATION sion. alty—the burden of proof is on the gov- There are unwise reductions in the ernment to prove that you ran that red The SPEAKER pro tempore. The conservation and energy titles. In fact, light. As a tax, the burden of proof is Chair recognizes the gentleman from there’s no funding whatsoever in the on you to show that you did not run it. Oregon (Mr. DEFAZIO) for 5 minutes. energy title in the House bill, unlike, Anyone who has ever undergone an IRS Mr. DEFAZIO. Repeal and replace. If at least, the Senate bill with $800 mil- audit knows exactly what I mean. This multiple failed attempts constitute de- lion. But more significant is a reduc- decision fundamentally alters the most livery on a promise, the Republicans tion in the conservation stewardship cherished principle of our justice sys- have delivered in spades. program. It would limit the enrollment tem, the presumption of innocence. Today, the House of Representatives, to 9 million acres, as opposed to the There is a second even more chilling for the 31st time in this session, will current 12.8 million acres that are difference between a penalty and a tax. take up legislation to repeal all or part available. This is despite the fact that Under our Constitution, no penalty can of the Affordable Care Act, so-called currently with a 30 percent higher be assessed without due process. You ‘‘ObamaCare.’’ There have been 31 at- acreage level, 50 percent of the farmers cannot be punished until you have had tempts tying up the floor of the House. who want to take advantage of this to your day in court. But to challenge a One’s enough. We already did it the protect the land and promote habitat tax, you must first pay that tax before first or second day we were here. The for wildlife and water quality are you can seek redress through the Senate is not going to take it up, but turned away. court. You are punished first and then repetition is their mantra here for pre- Another provision that looks like an tried. This is the madness of Lewis tend legislation. improvement is actually a problem. It Carroll’s Red Queen brought to life: They could take up real legislation. increases the EQIP program, the Envi- Sentence first—verdict afterwards. In fact, they had an opportunity as ronmental Quality Incentives Program. Under this decision, Americans may part of today’s faux repeal to take up It increases the limitation by $450,000, now be coerced under the threat of the my legislation, which passed the last a 150 percent increase. What this does seizure of their property to take any House of Representatives with massive is open the floodgates for very large, action the Federal Government decrees bipartisan support, which would pro- confined animal feedlots that are going without any constitutional constraint, vide lower health care costs and health to end up swallowing most of this enforceable in a manner that denies insurance costs for every American. money and not making it available for both presumption of innocence and due That was real legislation. others. At the same time, it reduces process of law. By this reasoning, it Why won’t we do that? Maybe be- the amount available for organic farm- can now tax speech it finds offensive, cause it would upset the insurance in- ers. tax people who choose not to go to dustry, and they’re awful generous at I hope my colleagues will look care- church or people who do, tax people campaign time on that side of the fully at this legislation because we who own guns or people who don’t. As aisle. Maybe. I don’t know why. need to do better for America’s farmers long as we call it a tax under this deci- I offered to the Rules Committee an and ranchers, for wildlife and the envi- sion, there are no limits to the power amendment to take away the antitrust ronment, and for the taxpayers. of the Federal Government. immunity of the insurance industry.

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Actually, the House version they wouldn’t do that because the in- die, he stole her car and took off in the of the bill contains repeal of the anti- dustry didn’t like it. A pretty con- darkness of the night. The thief, how- trust amendment. The Senate, due to, sistent theme here of sucking up to the ever, wrecked her car. Two good Sa- as I understand it, one Democratic insurance industry. maritans saw the crash and mistakenly Senator, BEN NELSON, failed to include Then 148,000 people in my district stopped to help him. Then, being the it in their version of the law. We had a now get free preventive care under worthless outlaw he is, he tried to steal separate vote later in the House. Over their insurance, 54 million people their car as well. More witnesses inter- 400 Democrats and Republicans voted across the country. That goes away vened and prevented him from stealing for it. It’s common sense. when their repeal bill goes through that vehicle, but he still fled the scene They want to talk about free enter- with no replacement. in yet another stolen vehicle. In June, prise. It’s not free enterprise when an Children with preexisting conditions; a judge in New York sentenced Islam industry can get together and collude 36,000 in my district have coverage to life, where he belongs. to screw consumers. It’s just not. now, 17 million nationwide. Tough Mr. Speaker, currently there are That’s not free enterprise. luck, kids. You’re back off the policy thousands of criminal illegals in our My amendment was not allowed. So here under the Republican vision for country, just like Islam, that have we’re just going to have another fake the future of health insurance. been sent to prison, ordered deported, debate about repealing all of Lifetime limits; 230,000 people in my but their native countries stall, delay, ObamaCare. Let’s think about their vi- district, 105 million people nationally. and eventually refuse to take back sion here. Remember, it was repeal and Most people don’t know their policies their outlaws. Many of those criminals replace. Where is the replace part? have lifetime limits until they get a are roaming around American streets They’re not talking about the replace catastrophic illness and they start to looking for more crime and malicious mischief. part. That’s strange. I guess they just read the fine print and the insurance There is more. want to go back to the way things company stops paying the bills and you Ashton Cline-McMurray was a 16- were—status quo. That would be in the go bankrupt. year-old with cerebral palsy when he 10 years before ObamaCare, the Afford- They want to bring back those good came in contact with another ‘‘do- able Care Act, health insurance pre- old days with repeal of this horrible bad.’’ One evening he was walking miums were up 100 percent. That’s an ObamaCare. home from a football game in Massa- average of 10 percent a year. Then we have the business rebates chusetts when he was ambushed, beat- and on and on. This is kind of a dys- b 1020 en, stabbed, and murdered by Loeun peptic view of the world here. Let’s go Let’s go back to those good old days. Heng, an illegal from Cambodia. Heng back to the dysfunctional system we was convicted of manslaughter, sent to Uninsured, up from 35 to 44 million, had before. during those same 10 years. Let’s go prison, and then ordered deported. But Is ObamaCare great? No. Can we fix Heng never went back to his native back to those good old days. it? Yes. Should we fix it? Yes. Should Rescissions? Wow, the industry could country of Cambodia because they we adopt measures that would make it wouldn’t take him. and did refuse to renew your policy or better, like taking away the antitrust There is more. take it away when you got sick, due to exemption of the health insurance in- Vietnamese citizen Binh Thai Luc technicalities. That was called a rescis- dustry? Yes. Will they bring those was convicted of armed robbery of a sion, a dirty little secret. That was issues up? No. They just want to pre- Chinese restaurant in California in outlawed by the Affordable Care Act. tend. It’s pretend Congress day. 1996. He was sent to prison for 10 years They want to bring that back. Give the f and then ordered deported back to industry the right, when you get sick TAKE YOUR CRIMINALS BACK Vietnam. But, once again, Vietnam with cancer, to take away your policy would not take him back. So, in March even though you have been paying your The SPEAKER pro tempore. The of this year, Luc was running loose in premium for 20 years at these inflated Chair recognizes the gentleman from San Francisco and murdered five peo- rates. Texas (Mr. POE) for 5 minutes. ple. Then, denial of coverage, of course, Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, Ban- Mr. Speaker, these are tragic cases we’ll bring back denial of coverage— gladesh national and illegal immigrant that occurred in our Nation. There any preexisting condition. Nope, sorry, Shafiqul Islam was convicted in 2008 of should be consequences for countries we won’t sell you a policy. promoting sexual performance of a like Bangladesh, Vietnam, and Cam- Lifetime limits, they want to bring child. bodia who fail to take back their law- back all those good old things because After he served his sentence in New fully deported criminals. they have no replacement. They York, an immigration judge ordered The blood of Ms. Decker and these haven’t talked about replacement. All Islam to be deported back to where he other victims are not only the fault of they’re talking about is repeal. came from, but Bangladesh wouldn’t Islam and the other felons, but also the Let’s put just a few statistics on who take back their criminal deviant. They fault of those countries that refuse to would not benefit under their proposal. did what many countries do, delayed, take their outlaw citizens back. Some In my district, 7,400 young Americans delayed, delayed, until, by law, he was of the most offending countries are under age 26 are on their parents’ pol- released back onto the streets of Amer- Cuba, Pakistan, Vietnam, Jamaica, icy. Nationwide, 3.1 million young ica. and, yes, our ‘‘good buddies’’ the Chi- Americans have insurance today who As other countries are well aware, nese. won’t have it if their repeal bill goes U.S. law does not allow indefinite in- What should we do? We should do two through. carceration. Six weeks after his re- things: One, U.S. law should allow civil Seniors, they are getting a 50 percent lease, Islam struck again at another suits against these offending countries discount in the doughnut hole that victim. for damages without any caps on com- never should have been created. I voted On a cool evening in November in pensation; and, two, freeze legal visas against their doughnut hole bill and New York, 73-year-old grandmother to nations that refuse to take back the bill that subsidized the insurance Lois Decker, a mother, a grandmother, their criminals.

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According to Secretary Napoli- ing helped save my life. not even agree on all the paths to solv- tano, DHS and the State Department I want to now yield to my good ing this problem, but we can agree on are working with these offending coun- friend, Representative SCOTT, the gen- the necessity of addressing the issue of tries to resolve these matters, that tleman from South Carolina. literacy. And if we can work together being the folks that are getting mur- Mr. SCOTT of South Carolina. Thank finding paths for the American people dered in the U.S. you, Congressman CLARKE. to focus their attention, finding paths I have introduced legislation that re- Let me just thank Mr. CLARKE for fo- for Congress to focus our attention, we moves the uncertainty and the weak cusing on the issue of education and, find paths to the solution. knees of bureaucrats and requires the specifically, the issue of literacy. I will Mr. CLARKE of Michigan. I agree, State Department to follow through say that as a kid growing up in a sin- my brother. I’m going to work with with visa sanctions against these coun- gle-parent household myself, living in you on this. Mr. SCOTT of South Carolina. Thank tries. Time to play a little diplomatic poverty, I did not value education as a youngster. And so by the time I was in you, Mr. CLARKE. hardball with these nations. After all, Mr. CLARKE of Michigan. Thank high school, I was flunking out. I failed Americans are dying because these you. lawfully deported illegals don’t go back the ninth grade. I failed world geog- where they come from. raphy, civics, Spanish, and English. f It’s time to make these crooks and When you fail Spanish and English, HONORING MAJOR RYAN S. DAVID misfits the problem of their home they don’t consider you bilingual. They The SPEAKER pro tempore. The country rather than continue to re- may call you ‘‘bi-ignorant.’’ Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from main our problem; otherwise, more And that’s where I found myself, be- North Carolina (Ms. FOXX) for 5 min- grandmothers are going to die in Amer- cause I had lost hope in life. I had a utes. ica. mother who believed strongly in the Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, it is with And that’s just the way it is. power of education. And because of her sadness that I rise today to honor the f discipline, her involvement, and her memory of Major Ryan S. David of focus, I found the path back towards Boone, North Carolina, who was a EDUCATION AND LITERACY prosperity, which started with edu- member of the North Carolina Air Na- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The cation. And as chairman of the county tional Guard. On July 1, his Charlotte- Chair recognizes the gentleman from council a few years ago, I recognized based C–130 crew crashed in South Da- Michigan (Mr. CLARKE) for 5 minutes. that the incarcerated population of kota while battling the State’s White Mr. CLARKE of Michigan. Mr. Charleston County was highly rep- Draw fire. Major David was an experi- Speaker, I am here, along with my resented by young people, mostly men, enced navigator who joined the Na- good friend and colleague, the gen- who were functionally illiterate, com- tional Guard in 2011 after completing tleman from South Carolina (Mr. ing from single-parent households and Active Duty service in the U.S. Air SCOTT), to address a national crisis living in poverty, as I did. Force. He is survived by his wife, that’s facing us today. So the value of education cannot be Jenny, and his infant son, Rob. Too many of our young African overemphasized enough, and the neces- Along with Major David, Lieutenant American and Hispanic men cannot sity of public-private partnerships to Colonel Paul Mikeal of Mooresville, read. They’re dropping out of school address this issue is an absolute neces- Major Joseph McCormick of Belmont, and they’re ending up in prison. With- sity because our Nation faces a crisis. and Senior Master Sergeant Robert out the skills to be able to get a job, Mr. CLARKE of Michigan. Thank Cannon of Charlotte gave their lives in many of these young men may lose you, Representative SCOTT. service to our country. There’s no hope and they resort to crime. To the American people, we want to question of the bravery and commit- I personally understand, to a certain show that even though this Congress ment of these men, and we are very grateful to them. My heart goes out to degree, what these young men are many times is divided based on ide- the families of these heroes and their going through. I lost hope myself in my ology and party, he and I—I’m one of Air National Guard colleagues. May early twenties. the most liberal Members of this House God grant them comfort in this time of Raised as a single child, my parents and my friend, the gentleman from South Carolina, is one of the most con- loss, and may He bless the sacrifices of were deceased by the time I was 19. I these fallen. dropped out of school, ended up being servative—both agree we’ve got to ad- unemployed, and resorted to food dress this national crisis. We’ve got to f stamps. My food stamps were ulti- save the lives of our young black and FORD’S LOUISVILLE SUCCESS mately cut off. At that time, I felt I Hispanic men. And by doing so, we’re STORY would never make it in life, and I gave going to help strengthen our economy The SPEAKER pro tempore. The up. and help create jobs. This is a national Chair recognizes the gentleman from Now, several factors intervened to call to action for all of us in govern- Kentucky (Mr. YARMUTH) for 5 min- help save me. One was my godmother, ment, schools, libraries, business, and utes. Octavia Lyons. She wasn’t a college our charities and our families, to all Mr. YARMUTH. Mr. Speaker, every graduate and she wasn’t a professional work together to help educate our 44 seconds, a 2013 Ford Escape comes woman. She was a domestic cleaning young men on the value of reading and off the line at the Louisville assembly lady like my mother, and she was to teach them to read. plant. The Escape’s parts make their raised and educated in segregated Mo- I yield to my friend from South Caro- way along 20 miles of conveyers inside bile, Alabama. She understood the lina. a 3 million-square-foot facility that value of working and the value of edu- Mr. SCOTT of South Carolina. Mr. stretches a mile from corner to corner. cation, and she demanded that I do CLARKE, I would say that without any Inside that facility are more than 4,200 something with my life. question the issue of education is not Louisvillians—and a few Hoosiers—op- an African American issue; it’s not an erating state-of-the art machinery ca- 1030 b Hispanic issue. It is an American issue. pable of producing six different vehi- The other factor that motivated me It is an American tradition that for all cles. directly to go to school, again, was the access in this Nation, the power of free- Ford has a long and robust history in fact that I was able to go to the Detroit dom comes from the power of edu- Louisville. The company has been man- Public Library. I caught the bus. And I cation. And we stand here together as ufacturing vehicles in Derby City since

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It would have meant that the Also note that among those who are tucky truck plant has been operating thousands of workers at supply compa- college graduates, recently, 53 percent since 1969 and employs nearly 5,000 nies who provide parts for the new Es- of them are underemployed; that is, workers. cape would have been updating their working in a job below the qualifica- For years, both plants thrived—and resumes instead of assembling Ford’s tion levels which they have achieved. with them, families. Just recently, a newest and most advanced models. And About 1.5 million under age 25 in 2011 woman who now works at Ford told me it would have been an admission that were jobless or underemployed, the that her dad had worked there for 50 in America our best manufacturing highest in at least 11 years. In the year years. Stories of Ford careers that span days are behind us. We’re proving that 2000, the share was at a low of 41 per- lifetimes—and generations—aren’t rare wrong every day in Louisville and cent. in Louisville. There are fathers and across the country. Now, families are concerned because daughters who have built careers side- Over the past 28 months, American they don’t want more unemployment checks when they can be getting an by-side on the line. manufacturers have created nearly But by 2008, the Louisville assembly employment check. They need jobs to 500,000 jobs. That’s the strongest period plant was outmoded and the U.S. econ- pay for their food and their housing, to of growth in manufacturing employ- omy was in crisis. The plant’s future pay off loans for their cars and schools, ment since 1995. And it’s because we was clouded with uncertainty. Workers to save something for retirement or are using strategic Federal invest- came to work everyday not knowing save something for other family needs ments to spur innovation and leverage whether their jobs would be there to- for the future. private sector investment. Just this morrow. Ford needed to innovate. It But put this in the context of other month, the AP reported that Ford needed to produce vehicles that the increases families have had to face in Motor Company sales rose 7 percent in American people could afford, that the last few years. The increased cost June. The reason? Strong demand for were sleeker and more fuel efficient, for gasoline in the last 31⁄2 to 4 years is and that met a changing desire among the new Escape, which is selling at a about $2,200 per year per family. The car buyers who wanted more dynamic, higher rate than ever before. increased cost of electricity with new economical vehicles. But the company b 1040 coal regulations put forth by the EPA needed a financial bridge to do it. There are still plenty who say gov- will cause families’ electric bills to rise In Congress, I worked to include the ernment is part of the problem, not by $300 to $400 per year. The new coal Advanced Technology Vehicles Manu- part of the solution. But since at least regulations are estimated to lead to a facturing Loan Program in the Energy loss of 180,000 jobs per year. CONSOL the 1940s, we have known and generally Independence and Security Act of 2007. has announced it’s laying off 318 min- acknowledged that the market cannot Ford received a $5.9 billion loan ers. Arch Coal has laid off 750 miners in do it all on its own and that there is a through the program, which allowed Kentucky, West Virginia, and Virginia. role for government in pursuing short the company to invest $600 million in Alpha notified employees at four West and long-term economic growth and the Louisville assembly plant and to Virginia mines of a loss of 100 jobs. prosperity in this country. remap their future. In 3 years, the Lou- The coal regulations are such from You can find it in Louisville. Our isville assembly plant has gone from the EPA that we have had no new coal- workers, Ford, and government part- uncertainty to a complete retooling. fired power plant permits granted for ners—Federal, State, and local—have Last month, I was proud to join Ford the last few years. Simply, no plants officials and hundreds of workers to shown just how successful we can be are being built, and ones are being unveil what is now the biggest, most working together to build the vehicles closed down. And yet we have a mas- flexible high-volume Ford plant in of the future and the innovations that sive amount of coal which we can use North America. The plant has added keep our city, and our country, on the to create clean energy if the EPA more than 3,000 jobs, and the increases leading edge of manufacturing. would allow us to build some newer, in production have led to thousands f cleaner plants. Look at sulfur dioxide— more suppliers, of which there are 500 PEOPLE WITHOUT JOBS there has been a 56 percent decrease, for the new Escape model alone. and with nitrous dioxide a 38 percent Ford also worked with the UAW to The SPEAKER pro tempore. The decrease since the 1970s, while coal has renegotiate its contract and add a Chair recognizes the gentleman from tripled in its use. Mercury emissions third shift at the plant. By the end of Pennsylvania (Mr. MURPHY) for 5 min- have decreased by 60 percent since the this year, the company will employ utes. 1950s, and we can do better. more than 8,000 people in Louisville. Mr. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. Mr. We also note that we can have new The positive relationships forged be- Speaker, last week, we received some jobs from offshore drilling, and al- tween organized labor and Ford in Lou- unemployment numbers, or employ- though the House has passed such leg- isville should serve as a model of com- ment numbers, of 80,000 new jobs. It islation, the Senate and the White promise and cooperation for the rest of was a bleak statistic telling us that House have blocked it. If we drill for the Nation. now we were in our 41st straight week oil and natural gas, several things can The Escape is a success story of where unemployment was above 8 per- happen. One, it can free up 2.5 to $3.7 American ingenuity and innovation for cent. Of course, the real unemployment trillion, which we can use to invest in the private sector, for organized labor, numbers are saying there are 23 million infrastructure of roads, highways, and for the Federal Government. And Americans out of work or looking for bridges, locks and dams, and water and it’s a victory for Kentucky. Ford’s new work, people who are unemployed or sewer projects. But as long as those investments at the Louisville assembly underemployed based upon their skill areas are blocked, we cannot reap the plant and the Kentucky truck plant set and taking whatever job they can benefits from that. Instead, we con- are expected to contribute more than get. tinue to spend money to protect OPEC $800 million to our Commonwealth’s But put this 80,000 new jobs in an ad- oil fields and had a trade deficit of $127 GDP. Let’s be clear: this happened be- ditional context, and it is of deeper billion last year with OPEC. And sadly, cause of the leadership of Ford, UAW, concern. This year, 3.1 million students of course, there is that unmeasurable, and our unparalleled workforce. But graduated from high school, and 1.7 immeasurable cost of having our sol- none of it would have been possible million graduated with a bachelor’s de- diers, sailors, airmen, and marines without key government investments gree from a program. Add to that list fight overseas, fighting Taliban and al to advance large-scale innovation. also those who have an associate’s de- Qaeda funded with OPEC oil profits.

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We lies is down $4,300. have their laws respected—especially owe him a great deal of thanks for his There are solutions that the House, by unaccountable Members of Con- tireless work and his committed lead- Senate, and White House can work on gress. By moving the post-20-week ership. together. But much of this is in the abortion ban only in conservative I want to thank you for your service, area of using our domestic energy and States and targeting the District, Allyn, and wish you well in your retire- to stop saying ‘‘no’’ to domestic en- which has no vote on such a bill on this ment. ergy. Although an all-of-the-above pol- floor, even though it affects only our f icy that includes wind and solar is val- residents, Republicans show they lack REPUBLICANS ARE HOLDING uable, we cannot create jobs by also the courage of their own convictions AMERICA HOSTAGE saying ‘‘no’’ to coal, 10 Federal agen- and the courage to make this bill apply cies trying to block natural gas drill- nationally, even in a Republican-con- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ing, and everyone dropping the ability trolled House where they would surely Chair recognizes the gentleman from to drill for oil. We have solutions, we win. They target the District of Colum- New York (Mr. HIGGINS) for 5 minutes. have answers. We only have to have the bia women because they fear the wrath Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, the Re- will to pass these. of the Nation’s women that a nation- publican majority of this House is f wide bill would surely bring. holding the American people and its economy hostage in a cynical ploy to WOMEN OF THE DISTRICT OF b 1050 keep the economy from growing and COLUMBIA ARE NOT PAWNS Well, we will not stand by as Repub- creating jobs. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The licans, who claim to favor small and In the year 2000, 12 years ago, the Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from local government, attempt to pass leg- Federal budget had a $258 billion sur- the District of Columbia (Ms. NORTON) islation affecting my constituents but plus that was a direct result of having for 5 minutes. not theirs in an act of disdain for the created 22 million private sector jobs Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, American Federalist principles they profess. under the Clinton administration. New women have been outraged by Repub- Fortunately, the scheduled markup road and bridge projects were funded lican attacks on reproductive health of the bill has helped us and pro-choice and American businesses were pro- this term. We saw it in the decision organizations to alert women across viding the labor and equipment to help that was later reversed by the Susan G. the United States that the D.C. label rebuild the Nation’s infrastructure. Komen Race for the Cure when it ini- on this bill is a cover for a bill that In the year 2001, the new Republican tially pulled funding for Planned Par- seeks to undermine the reproductive administration came in and looted a enthood for breast cancer screenings, rights of women across the United surplus that they didn’t create to fi- and we saw it again in Republican at- States. nance two tax cuts we couldn’t afford tempts to defund Planned Parenthood, Women have been watching closely and two wars that took over $1 trillion and then again to block access to con- ever since the first attacks on repro- out of the American economy. They ru- traceptives as part of health insurance. ductive health in the House this term. ined the American economy by losing More seriously, beneath the radar, With the post-20-week D.C. abortion more jobs than in any period in the there has been a far-right campaign, as bill, Republicans have left no doubt past 60 years and created a financial announced by anti-choice forces, that that the reproductive freedom of Amer- crisis not seen since the Great Depres- will emerge in the markup of H.R. 3803, ica’s women depends upon a Demo- sion. The Republican Party and their a frontal attack on abortion rights as cratic Congress and a Democratic failed policies took us from record sur- guaranteed by Roe v. Wade. Represent- President. plus to record deficit. ative TRENT FRANKS, the sponsor of f In 2009, the Republicans handed this H.R. 3803, and anti-choice forces have mess over to the current President and unleashed a full-fledged attack on Roe RECOGNIZING ALLYN LAMB OF have vowed not to help him rebuild and the Nation’s women, using women AGCHOICE this Nation and its economy. They in the Nation’s Capital as pawns. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The have created a phony debt limit crisis The District of Columbia Pain Capa- Chair recognizes the gentleman from that reverberated throughout the ble Unborn Child Protection Act, a bill Pennsylvania (Mr. THOMPSON) for 5 American economy and the financial without any scientific basis, seeks to minutes. markets. The debt ceiling crisis cost ban all abortions in the District of Co- Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. American investors $18 million and led lumbia after 20 weeks of pregnancy, Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize to a downgrade of the Nation’s credit with very limited exceptions. However, Allyn Lamb, the president and CEO of rating. This debt limit crisis imposed a Roe v. Wade requires viability to be de- AgChoice, who will retire at the end of tax on the American people that did termined only by a physician and not the year after decades of service to the real and permanent damage. by statute. Although the bill is nomi- agriculture community. Default, or the threat of default, will nally addressed only to women in the AgChoice is an agriculture credit as- exact more economic damage on an al- District of Columbia, it seeks to rally sociation that provides a broad range ready fragile recovery, and they’re the most extreme Republicans by of financial services to farmers and for- threatening to do it all again later this achieving a Federal imprimatur, how- esters all across Pennsylvania. Under year—this, despite the fact that the ever bogus or limited, for use in an on- Allyn’s leadership, AgChoice has be- House Republican budget resolution going campaign across the Nation to come a leading institution supporting spends $1 trillion more than it takes in get States to defy the law of the land the credit needs of farmers, as well as in revenue. The logical consequence of under Roe v. Wade. Several conserv- the mortgage credit needs of rural their budget, the Republican budget, is ative States have already passed simi- homeowners, for communities across to raise the debt ceiling. lar laws, but neither Congressional Re- the Fifth District of Pennsylvania and We need to nation build right here in publicans nor anti-choice organizations throughout the greater Commonwealth America. Our Nation’s roads and has the nerve to proceed in the usual of Pennsylvania. Even under a tough bridges are falling part. You have 69,000 way with a post-20-week abortion ban economy, AgChoice has consistently structurally deficient bridges in this bill for the Nation because they know stayed financially sound while offering Nation. Every second of every day,

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It will fill ing his operations and giving his em- riod. a few potholes, surely, but won’t recon- ployees a chance to grow their own How can the Republicans explain to struct roads or build bridges. It will businesses. To comply with the health their constituents the repeal of a law create some jobs but won’t put a dent care law, it would take all of the prof- that affords health care for everyone? in the unemployment rate. its from his business, his annual prof- Are they trying to send a message that We need to do nation building right its, just to comply. Republicans don’t need health care? here at home in America. Congress just We need small business owners fo- Republicans are not robots. They get spent $65 billion rebuilding the roads cused on creating jobs, not worrying sick, they need surgery, they feel pain, and bridges of Iraq, a nation of 26 mil- about complying with a new mandate. they hurt, they cry, they mourn, they lion people. You just spent $78 billion And it will tax our families who are weep. Access to affordable health care rebuilding the roads and bridges of Af- struggling. Just last night, on a tele- is a basic right. It’s not a Republican ghanistan, a nation of 30 million peo- phone town hall, I heard from a real es- right, a Democratic right or an Inde- ple. And all you can come up with is tate agent who was concerned about pendent right. It’s a basic right for all $53 billion for nation building in Amer- the 3.8 percent tax on sales of homes Americans. ica, our Nation, a Nation of over 300 that will go into effect in January of Hello. If you’re out there somewhere million people. 2013. On a $100,000 home, that’s $3,800, in America today and you feel you The American Society of Civil Engi- and it could make the difference be- don’t need health care because you are neers gave us a D grade, and they and tween somebody being able to sell their invincible, well, you are not. Do you the United States Chamber of Com- home for a profit and a loss. So this feel that the rest of us should pay your merce agree that the poor quality of isn’t on the gain; this is on the net medical bills? Enough of that already. America’s infrastructure costs our price. It has nothing to do with the Do you feel that those less fortunate economy hundreds of billions of dollars health care bill. It was just a way to should suffer needlessly? Then you in lost growth. pay for the extra costs in the bill. need to pray to your God for forgive- To grow this economy and create The bottom line is that the health ness. jobs, we need to invest in rebuilding care bill is making the economy worse. You must care. You must care about the roads, bridges, water, and sewer It’s hurting job creators and it’s hurt- the less fortunate, the working poor, systems of this country. According to ing our struggling families and hurting the foster child, the disabled, the elder- the New America Foundation, a 5-year, real estate values. We need to repeal it ly, the mentally ill, the homeless, $1.2 trillion American rebuilding plan and start over by focusing on cutting those wracked with pain. And all of would create 27 million jobs. In the costs in our health care system and im- Congress must care. first year alone, the economy would proving the efficiency. If we have a real The Affordable Care Act shows that add 5.2 million jobs, or 433,000 jobs each crisis in health care, it’s a crisis of Obama cares. He cares enough to in- month, and the economy would grow cost. clude a provision that ensures our chil- by over $400 billion. Unemployment f dren can no longer be denied health would be reduced to 6.2 percent in the PRESIDENT OBAMA CARES care because of a preexisting condition. first year alone and 5.6 percent in the Obama cares enough to include a provi- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The second year. sion that allows students and young Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from This is a real and compelling jobs people under 26 to stay on their par- Florida (Ms. WILSON) for 5 minutes. ents’ health insurance plan no matter plan. The best tax policy is to bring Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, where they live. back into the economy lost taxpayers ‘‘ObamaCare’’ was coined by the Re- Obama cares enough to add language and to buy labor, materials, equip- publicans to mock the wonderful Af- that closes the Medicare doughnut hole ment, and services from American fordable Care Act passed by Congress so that seniors pay less for their pre- small businesses. in 2010 and signed into law by Presi- scription drugs. They no longer have to Austerity didn’t work in the United dent Obama. decide whether to fill their prescrip- States in 1937, it didn’t work in Japan The recent Supreme Court decision tions or buy some food. in the 1990s, and it’s not working in Eu- proves that ObamaCare was the perfect Obama cares enough to put in provi- rope and the United States today. To nickname because President Obama sions that insist that insurance compa- grow the economy, we need to invest cares. He cares about you. He cares nies cannot drop your coverage when and save. House Republicans need to about me. He cares about my friends on you get sick or that prohibit insurance stop whining about China and stand up the Democratic side of the aisle and he companies from placing annual and for America. cares about my friends on the Repub- lifetime limits on your health care. f lican side of the aisle. Life is so unpredictable. HEALTH CARE LAW REPEAL b 1100 And Obama cares enough to include a The SPEAKER pro tempore. The He cares about all Americans. Presi- provision that prevents insurance com- Chair recognizes the gentleman from dent Obama cares about us, and he panies from charging higher premiums Ohio (Mr. STIVERS) for 5 minutes. thinks that we should not have to for women just because they happen to Mr. STIVERS. Mr. Speaker, the worry about going broke just because be women. House and Congress this week should someone in our family gets sick. The law of our land says that if you pass the health care repeal bill because Because Obama cares, every Amer- have a car you must insure that car. If the President’s health care bill is mak- ican has the right to affordable health you have a mortgage, you must insure ing the economy worse. care. And yet the Republicans hate it that mortgage. If you have a body, in- I saw a recent poll that said 50 per- with every fiber of their being. Why? sure it. Keep it healthy. Get your cent of small businesses are less likely Don’t Republicans get sick, too? checkups, take your medication. What to hire new employees because of the Don’t Republicans worry about having is more important to you, your luxury health care bill. As an example, in my to file for bankruptcy just because car, your beautiful house, or a healthy district, I spoke to a small business someone in their family gets sick? body? owner who is scared to hire his 50th Don’t Republicans go to the emergency Every Member of Congress has won- employee because it would subject his room with no insurance? derful health care insurance, and our

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We’ve tried it this way for more than Bob, in Oregon, lost his job. Because JAMES CLYBURN cares. JOHN LARSON a decade now, Mr. Speaker, and it sim- he lost his job, he lost his health insur- cares. XAVIER BECERRA cares, and I ply has not worked. It hasn’t fun- ance, so he got on to COBRA. He had care. damentally changed the fortunes of the that expensive option for a while, and Republicans out there, can you hear Afghan people, and it hasn’t driven the at least it gave him coverage, but then me? Taliban and other terrorist networks his COBRA ran out for him, just as it You should make all Members of the into oblivion. does for so many other people, and he U.S. House of Representatives care. At an international conference on aid was forced to live without health insur- Contact and let them know that every- to Afghanistan this past weekend, Sec- ance. It was quite a risk that he had to one needs the same health care amen- retary of State Clinton said that the take, and it didn’t work out so well for ities that they enjoy. administration would request Afghani- him. Like many people without insur- Don’t be hoodwinked by the tax rhet- stan aid funding at or near levels pro- ance, he had medical troubles, but he oric. Listen to the facts. Read the fine vided over the last decade. But at or put off treatment, hoping for the best. print. You deserve access to affordable near is not enough. It comes to some- In the end, though, he ended up in the health care. You need affordable care. where between $1 billion to $4 billion a emergency room, which is exactly what Power to the people. Power to year, which seems like a lot of money, the Affordable Care Act is designed to ObamaCare. until you realize that’s what we spend prevent. He had surgery, and was then f on military operations in Afghanistan in the hospital for almost a month. Be- cause of the sky-high medical bills, he CIVILIAN AID TO AFGHANISTAN: roughly every week or so; $10 billion a almost lost his home. IF IT’S SO IMPORTANT, WHY month waging a destructive war on Af- Fortunately, he is doing okay today, AREN’T WE DOING MORE OF IT? ghanistan that is killing civilians, but only a few billion dollars a year re- but it was a very close call. This would The SPEAKER pro tempore. The building Afghanistan and empowering not have happened under the Afford- Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from civilians. able Care Act, and it will not happen California (Ms. WOOLSEY) for 5 min- That just doesn’t make sense. Am- under the Affordable Care Act. Bob utes. bassador Crocker has pointed this out. would have had access to affordable Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, there Our priorities are totally out of whack. health care coverage, and he would not was a very compelling op-ed piece in We can’t continue on the same cur- have put off preventative care, which is The Washington Post last week by U.S. rent destructive course, Mr. Speaker. covered under the Affordable Care Act. Ambassador to Afghanistan, Ryan This military occupation is failing He would have seen his doctor at the Crocker. In it, he paid tribute to the America and failing Afghanistan. first sign of a problem, and he would many American civilians who are risk- Let’s finally end this war. Let’s bring not have ended up in the emergency ing their lives doing important human- our troops safely home and start in- room, which raises health care costs itarian work to bring security and sta- vesting in civilian aid and other for everyone—a cost shift that the Af- bility to Afghanistan. SMART security initiatives, and let’s fordable Care Act is designed to pre- I couldn’t agree more with Ambas- do it now. vent—and he would not have come so sador Crocker that those men and Let’s also expand these initiatives to close to losing his home. women working for or contracting with prevent war around the world. The benefits of the Affordable Care the State Department or USAID are Act are undeniable: Already in my f doing extraordinary work rebuilding home State of Oregon, 43,000 young infrastructure, helping children to go b 1110 people have taken advantage of the op- to school, improving infant and mater- portunity to stay on their parents’ THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT nal health, wiring the Afghan people to health plans; children can’t be denied the Internet. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The insurance because of preexisting condi- Mr. Speaker, the burning question is Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from tions; and 54 million Americans now re- this: If this work is so important, why Oregon (Ms. BONAMICI) for 5 minutes. ceive free preventative care, and that’s aren’t we doing more of it? The human Ms. BONAMICI. Mr. Speaker, it is just after 2 years. need in Afghanistan is far greater than unfortunate that we are here once There are more and more benefits the resources we’re devoting to the ef- again talking about repealing the Af- that will be implemented over the next fort. fordable Care Act, a bill that passed al- several years: Insurers will no longer For the last few years, we’ve had a most 2 years ago and that, as we all be able to discriminate against women; military surge in Afghanistan, a surge know, was recently upheld by the insurance marketplaces, called ‘‘ex- that’s led to more death, more vio- United States Supreme Court. We changes,’’ will be created to make sure lence, more instability, and more should be focusing on jobs and the that everyone has access to affordable strength for the extremists and insur- economy. The repeal bill we are about health insurance options; and starting gent forces we’re trying to defeat. to vote on isn’t going to go anywhere, just next month, women will have ac- What we need, Mr. Speaker, is a civil- and we all know that. It won’t pass the cess to free preventative health care ian surge. We need a great emphasis on Senate, and it won’t be signed into law. and contraception. All of these will be development and diplomacy, on democ- We could be doing real things to help put into place, and as they are, more racy promotion and debt relief, on Americans and the economy right now. people will see how the Affordable Care peacekeeping and conflict resolution, Yet here we are, for the 31st time, vot- Act positively affects their health and not just in Afghanistan, but in impov- ing on the same thing. So, instead of their wallets. erished and unstable countries around repeal, let’s talk about the benefits to Repealing the Affordable Care Act the developing world. Americans as the Affordable Care Act has no benefits. In fact, doing so would All of this is at the heart of the is implemented. take away every single benefit I just SMART Security proposal that I’ve Because it will result in more people mentioned and more. According to the been promoting since 2004 that I intro- having access to health care, the Af- Congressional Budget Office, the repeal duced during the middle of the Iraq fordable Care Act will change the lives would increase the deficit—increase

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Jamie Dimon, JPMorgan, $23.1 Million. so that we can focus more on the Reportedly, the take for 2011 of the John Stumpf, Wells Fargo, $19.8 Million. things that really matter. chief executive officer of J.P.Morgan, Lloyd Blankfein, Goldman Sachs, $16.2 Mil- f Jamie Dimon, was a whopping $23.1 lion. million. That’s just, you know, the Vikram Pandit, Citigroup, $14.9 Million. WALL STREET V. MAIN STREET take-home. It’s not all the stock op- James Gordon, Morgan Stanley, $13.0 Mil- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The tions and everything else. I wonder if lion. Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Brian Moynihan, Bank of America, $8.1 he thinks that’s enough? His salary Million. Ohio (Ms. KAPTUR) for 5 minutes. went up 11 percent—11 percent more— Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise even though J.P.Morgan recently ad- f today to talk about what is nothing mitted to trading losses of over $2 bil- b 1120 less than the largest transfer of the lion. How would you like that job? He YOU CAN STOP WORRYING American people’s wealth from Main got paid more while the institution Street to Wall Street. It is likely the lost money. Of course J.P.Morgan, still The SPEAKER pro tempore. The largest transfer in American history standing after it helped cause the cri- Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from due to the fallout from the financial sis, got bigger after it became one of Illinois (Ms. SCHAKOWSKY) for 5 min- crisis of 2008. the Big Six. Mr. Dimon is not alone in utes. Banks at the heart of the crisis all taking home millions more while aver- Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. I am well aware got larger as their CEOs made more age American families lost much of of the fact that there are many Ameri- money while average citizens saw their their life savings. cans who think when they hear the incomes stall, or drop, or be elimi- John Stumpf from Wells Fargo, well, word ‘‘ObamaCare,’’ that somehow it is nated, and while communities across he only earned $19.8 million for 1 year— a takeover by the government of our this country were hit hard by their $19.8 million. Lloyd Blankfein from freedom and of our health care. I’m losses. Recently, the Federal Reserve Goldman Sachs took in $16.2 million. hoping that people will take another issued a startling report showing that That’s just the salary. His compensa- look now that the Supreme Court has the net worth of the average American tion reportedly rose by about 14.5 per- declared this to be the law of the land family fell by as much as 40 percent in cent last year despite a sharp decline and see what the advantages are for the last 3 years. But I can tell you the in profits and share price during that you, for individuals, what does it really banks and speculators at the heart of year. Isn’t that interesting? Who mean. this crisis that has hurt us all have all among us could have that kind of posi- For example, if you’re a woman, did done better. It’s really startling. The tion—you make more money when you know that being a woman is like 2010 numbers set families, ordinary your institution loses money. being a preexisting condition? Over a middle class families, back by nearly This transfer of Americans’ wealth lifetime, women pay about 48 percent two decades. America’s middle class has left most communities hollowed more for their health insurance than was the hardest hit. Many families saw out with abandoned homes, abandoned men do. That is ended right now be- losses in their retirement savings, they commercial strips, high unemploy- cause of ObamaCare. Did you know saw their home worths go down, and so ment, soaring public debts, cars that that if you’re a woman, you’re now many millions lost jobs. have been confiscated sitting on the able to get lifesaving preventive serv- The majority of the damage nation- backlots of banks, and weakened infra- ices like a mammogram? You can go in wide was caused by the collapse of the structure across this country. When now and get a mammogram at no cost housing market because the largest you look at this picture, you can tell because it’s a preventive service under form of savings that any family actu- there is something really wrong here. ObamaCare. ally accumulates is in the ownership of In this body, we continue to debate If you’re a parent and you have a a family’s home. According to the Fed- how to get our fiscal house in order, child with a disability, right now you eral Reserve, the median value of but Republicans have been unwilling to are able to have that child insured. Americans’ stake in their homes fell by negotiate. Last year, we saw how They cannot be excluded because they 42 percent—nearly half—between 2007 House Republicans gambled with our have a preexisting condition. Of course, and 2010 to about $55,000. Those are economy. They rejected plan after plan that meant so much to the mother of shocking figures. While we have seen to raise the debt ceiling and to respon- Olivia. Let me just read the story of wages stagnate for the vast majority of sibly balance the budget by putting the mother of Olivia. Olivia suffered a Americans during the past three dec- both spending cuts and revenues on the stroke at birth, and now she’s 11 years ades, the median income fell nearly 8 table. They were protecting their fa- old. She has multiple health issues, in- percent in 2010 to $45,800. Our citizens vored few and their like at any cost, in- cluding epilepsy and cognitive delays are meeting the crisis, in my opinion, cluding those who get special tax and cerebral palsy. ObamaCare means with great resolve and dignity. But breaks and get millions even when that Olivia can’t be denied coverage those who are largely responsible for their companies do poorly or fail. When based on her preexisting condition, and their situations have averted any real and why are the interests of the privi- there is no lifetime limit. That’s true responsibility and scrutiny. Let’s just leged money barons put before every- of everyone now in America. There is take a look. one else? House Republicans refuse to no lifetime limit on her insurance cov- The Federal Reserve actually found provide tax relief for working families erage. that only, roughly, half of America’s unless we give even more tax breaks to Both of Olivia’s parents have middle class remained on the same the super wealthy. switched jobs since having Olivia; and rung on the economic ladder. Most fell We need to get our priorities each time they switched, they had to down. Yet, as the Federal Reserve’s straight. We need to get our fiscal fight to get the needed coverage for data show, not everyone lost in the re- house in order. We need a smart ap- their daughter due to her preexisting cession. The median net worth of the proach that puts revenues and spending condition. Imagine the relief that they wealthiest among us—the millionaires cuts on the table, and we need to focus don’t have to do that, and no one with and billionaires who helped cause the on job creation. We need to hold these a child with a disability has to do that crisis—actually rose. Moreover, the Americans accountable for the damage anymore.

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If you can’t afford it, you will be highest court, the United States Su- States Supreme Court. put into an exchange where you still preme Court, who found that this legis- Mr. Speaker, all Americans—young, get to choose a variety of insurance lation was constitutional. old, rich, and poor—have an inalienable companies. If you can’t afford the pre- I rise today to stress my support of right to health care and to be able to miums, the government will help you the Affordable Care Act and my opposi- prosper. To be able to prosper, you do that. tion to the legislation brought before need to be healthy. By the way, all Members of Congress us today. I ask my colleagues to support the will be required to be in those health This legislation addresses the Afford- Affordable Care Act and to join me in exchanges. You won’t be able to say able Health Care Act, millions of unin- fierce opposition to repealing the ad- that the Members of Congress are tak- sured Americans, and it strengthens vances in health care that we already ing care of themselves with their great the Medicare system. It relieves all won. When we look forward, we must health benefits. By the way, they are Americans of the growing financial focus on implementing the affordable the same as all Federal workers. We burden and medical costs of insurance health care bill and focus on getting pay our premiums, and we pay our that many find tough to bear. Americans back to work. copays. We’re the only Americans that Let me talk a little bit about my dis- trict in California. In the 37th Congres- f are going to be required to be in those sional District, the benefits of this bill health exchanges. So you can be as- RECESS are already undisputable. There are sured that we’re going to be making now 23,000 children and 90,000 adults The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- sure that we’re taking care of our- who have health care insurance that ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair selves, as well as all other Americans. covers preventive services with no declares the House in recess until noon Because of ObamaCare, my adult son copays, co-insurance, or deductible. today. the other day on his birthday said, There will be 501 small businesses that Accordingly (at 11 o’clock and 29 Thank you, Mom. He is a small busi- will receive tax credits that will help minutes a.m.), the House stood in re- ness owner. He owns a tropical fish them maintain or expand their health cess. store in Chicago. He said, I just found care coverage for their employees. out from my accountant that I re- f Health care providers in my district ceived a pretty hefty tax credit, be- PRINTING OF PROCEEDINGS OF have received $3.4 million in affordable cause that’s what’s given now to small FORMER MEMBERS PROGRAM care grants since 2010 to support com- businesses under ObamaCare. So the munity health centers, to develop inno- Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. idea that somehow small businesses are vative and cost-saving health care de- Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that going to be hurt because of ObamaCare, livery systems, and to train new health the proceedings during the former the opposite is true. Right now this is care professionals. These statistics are Members program be printed in the helping small businesses with a tax not unique to my district. There are CONGRESSIONAL RECORD and that all cut. similar success stories emerging all Members and former Members who Here are a couple of more examples. over the country. spoke during the proceedings have the Jerry M., a constituent, said: Let me speak a little bit about some privilege of revising and extending My 24-year-old daughter does not make of those general things that are hap- their remarks. enough money to pay for individual health pening. If you’re a senior, based upon The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there care. She became very ill with a throat ab- the Affordable Care Act now, you are scess and almost died. If it weren’t for objection to the request of the gen- ObamaCare, she would not be covered under receiving a 50 percent discount on tleman from South Carolina? my husband’s insurance plan then. If we had brand-name drugs when you are in There was no objection. not been able to get her into an excellent Medicare and you experience the The following proceedings were held hospital that saved her, she might have died. doughnut hole coverage gap. You have before the House convened for morn- That’s no longer true. You don’t have free key preventive services such as ing-hour debate: to worry about that. You can stop wor- mammograms, colonoscopies, and a UNITED STATES ASSOCIATION OF FORMER MEM- rying about going bankrupt over free annual well-visit with your physi- BERS OF CONGRESS 2012 ANNUAL REPORT TO health care costs. cian. If you’re a woman, you now have CONGRESS Here’s from a senior: free coverage of lifesaving preventive The meeting was called to order by My drugs are over $4,000 a year or more, services such as mammograms. Begin- the Honorable Barbara Kennelly, vice and I hit the doughnut hole—meaning a gap ning in August, free coverage will also president of Former Members of Con- in coverage and the senior has to pay on her include additional comprehensive gress Association, at 8:12 a.m. own—by July or August. But because of women-preventive services, including PRAYER ObamaCare paying 50 percent, it’s very help- breast feeding support, contraception, ful to me. It probably saves me $1,200 or and domestic violence screening. Dr. Alan Kieran, Office of the Senate more a year. If you’re a parent and you have a Chaplain, offered the following prayer: She’s an example of someone who is child who is under the age of 19, they Lord God Almighty, author of life saving money right now because of can’t be denied coverage by an insur- and creator of the universe, we come ObamaCare. Take another look. I think ance company because of a preexisting today seeking Your divine wisdom, it’s really going to alleviate your condition. If you’re an adult, you can peace, and protection. worry about health care costs for your now join or stay on your parents’ In these complex times, inspire our family. health plan until you’re 26 years old. Nation’s leaders to pray with the cer- f Those are for our young adults. If tainty that You hear them and respond you’re a small business owner, you will to their petitions. Anoint our leaders SUPPORT THE AFFORDABLE CARE be one of the millions who will be eligi- with Your spirit and grant them Your ACT ble as a small business owner to receive favor. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The tax credits if you choose to offer cov- Father, we also know that Your di- Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from erage to your employees. vine protection is everlasting. We are California (Ms. RICHARDSON) for 5 min- Mr. Speaker, the Affordable Care Act not naive, though, in thinking that all utes. was a long-overdue bill that corrects will always be well. But in tough

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Barbara Kennelly led the We’re proud to have been chartered campus media, participate in campus Pledge of Allegiance as follows: by Congress, and we receive no funding and community forums, and interact I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the from Congress. All the activities which with local citizens. Institutions are en- United States of America, and to the Repub- we’re about to describe are financed via couraged to market the visit to the en- lic for which it stands, one nation under God, membership dues, program-specific tire campus community and not just to indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. grants, and sponsors, or via our fund- those students majoring in political Ms. KENNELLY. The Chair now calls raising dinner. Our finances are sound, science, history, or government. Over on the Honorable Connie Morella, our projects are fully funded, and our the course of 21⁄2 days, hundreds of stu- president of the association, and a won- 2011 audit by an outside accountant dents are exposed to the former Mem- derful president, to take the chair. came back with a clean bill of financial bers’ message of public service and ci- Ms. MORELLA. Thank you. Thank health. vility. you, Barbara. It’s been a very successful, active, The Congress to Campus program It’s always a very distinct privilege and rewarding year. We have continued reached an exciting new audience this to be back in this revered Chamber, our work serving as a liaison between June at the 2012 American Democracy and we appreciate the opportunity the current Congress and legislatures Project annual meeting in San Anto- today to have the 42nd annual report of overseas. We have created partnerships nio, Texas. Former Members Dan Mil- the United States Association of with highly respected institutions in ler of Florida and Jerry Patterson of Former Members of Congress. the area of democracy building and California, as well as our staff member, I’m going to be joined by a number of election monitoring. Liz Ardagna, traveled to Texas to pro- our colleagues in reporting on the ac- We have developed new projects, mote the program to nearly 500 univer- tivities and the projects of our organi- we’re expanding others, and we again sity students, administrators, and pro- zation. have sent dozens of bipartisan teams of fessors who are actively engaged in And so first of all, I’d like to ask the former Members of Congress to teach civic education. Clerk to call the roll. about public service and representative During the conference, our former The Clerk called the roll of the democracy at universities and high Members hosted a town hall meeting, a former Members of Congress, as fol- schools, both in the United States as breakout session on the Congress to lows: well as abroad. Campus program, and passed out bro- Mr. Alexander of Arkansas When this organization was created chures and spoke with teachers at the Mr. Blanchard of Michigan over 40 years ago, the former Members Campus & Friends tabling fair. Our Mr. Bonker of Washington who founded our association envisioned people not only got the word out about Mr. Buechner of Missouri the organization taking the lead in our program, but also energized and re- Ms. Byron of Maryland teaching about Congress and encour- Mr. Carr of Michigan invigorated hundreds of teachers who Mr. Clement of Tennessee aging public service. They were hoping instruct our Nation’s youth about the Mr. Coyne of Pennsylvania that former Members could inspire the importance of civic engagement. Mr. Davis of Virginia next generation of America’s leaders. The program also made a number of Mr. DioGuardi of New York And over the years, we have created a international visits this academic year, Mr. Garcia of New York number of programs, most impor- including two visits to the United Mr. Green of Wisconsin tantly, the Congress to Campus pro- Kingdom and one to Turkey. Domesti- Mr. Glickman of Kansas Mr. Hertel of Michigan gram, to do just that. cally, the Congress to Campus program Mr. Hochbrueckner of New York We continue to work with our great more than doubled its visits from the Mr. Kennedy of Minnesota partner, the Stennis Center for Public fall of 2011 to the spring of 2012 and al- Ms. Kennelly of Connecticut Service. We thank them for their in- ready has 13 visits booked for the fall Mr. Kolbe of Arizona valuable assistance in administering of 2012. Mr. Konnyu of California the Congress to Campus program. The 2011–2012 academic year included Mr. Kramer of Colorado Mr. Lancaster of North Carolina It now gives me great pleasure to visits to the United States Naval Acad- Mr. LaRocco of Idaho yield to a former president of our asso- emy, Dartmouth College, and the Coast Mr. McHugh of New York ciation, a good friend, Matt McHugh of Community College System in Cali- Mr. McMillen of Maryland New York, who, along with Jack fornia. This fall we will be visiting Bos- Mr. Michel of Illinois Buechner, another former president ton University, Penn State, and the Mr. McNulty of New York from Missouri, cochairs this great pro- McGovern Center for Public Service at Ms. Morella of Maryland gram. Thank you, Matt. Mr. Pressler of South Dakota the University of South Dakota, among Mr. Sarasin of Connecticut Mr. MCHUGH. Thank you very much, others. Mr. Skelton of Missouri Connie, and congratulations to you on More than 25 former Members par- Mr. Symington of Missouri assuming the leadership of the associa- ticipated this academic year, and I Mr. Walsh of New York tion. We know you will do a wonderful want to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Zeliff of New York job. all of you who participated and do- Ms. MORELLA. Fellow association As you all know, the Congress to nated your time and energy. I also members, I’m very pleased again to Campus program is the association’s want to make a special note of thank- welcome you to our 42nd annual meet- flagship domestic program and the one ing Jack Buechner, who cochairs this ing. And I’d like to tell you something that most engages Members from all program with me and who has done a about the association. across the country of the association. magnificent job. It is bipartisan, as you know. It was Congress to Campus sends, as Connie I also want to encourage those who chartered by Congress in 1983. The pur- said, bipartisan teams of former Mem- have not yet had the opportunity to do pose of the U.S. Association of Former bers to colleges, universities, and high so and to encourage a friend from Members of Congress is to promote schools across the country and around across the aisle to join you. It is an ex- public service and strengthen democ- the world. We educate the next genera- cellent opportunity to continue your racy, both abroad and in the United tion of leaders about the value of pub- public service after Congress. Our staff States. lic service. Students benefit from the has the fall 2012 Congress to Campus

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As you ness and the lack of civility and the then follow up with you to make the know, a democracy can prosper only if discourse that we are seeing today and arrangements. Liz Ardagna runs the its citizens are both informed and en- hope to improve that. program for us and has all the informa- gaged, and as former legislators we That is what the Common Ground tion you need. have a particular opportunity and re- Project is really all about. It seeks to Perhaps Liz would just stand up for a sponsibility to encourage such involve- organize our efforts and focus them moment so everyone knows who she is, ment. This program gives us the oppor- more deliberately on this issue of the if they haven’t met her yet. She does a tunity to do so, particularly with our discourse in this country. Now, you great job for us in coordinating this young people. can’t just focus on Members of Con- program. Again, thank you all very much for gress. You have to focus on the country As was mentioned earlier, we have participating and for paying attention itself, so that is what some of our pro- continued our excellent partnership this morning. grams are all about. with the Stennis Center For Public Thank you, Connie. For example, just recently at George Service in the administration of the Ms. MORELLA. Thank you, Matt, for Washington University, in cooperation program. We owe a special debt of grat- your leadership in this program and with their Graduate School of Political itude to Liz, but also to Brother Rogers the report that you have given, the Management and the Concord Coali- of the Stennis Center for their fine great work. Again, I also give a tip of tion, we held a one-day event where we work. Brother Rogers has worked with the hat and congratulations to Jack brought students together to work on a us for many years now and is located Buechner, working in partnership with budget simulation so that people of a at the Mississippi State University, you. variety of points of view, different phi- and has done a wonderful job as well. As you may recall from our last re- losophies and different partisan back- The Civics Connection, a Webcast se- port to Congress, the association has grounds, could work together through ries that is broadcast to high school put some energy and focus into the the numbers and on the tradeoffs of a civics classes across the country, has question of bipartisanship and civility budget. At the end of the day we all become an extension of the Congress to in our political dialogue. Last year we didn’t agree on everything, but we Campus program. It is a partnership announced the creation of a new under- managed to come to some conclusions, with the Lou Frey Institute of Politics taking for our association, the Com- and we weren’t throwing dishes and and Government at the University of mon Ground Project. The purpose of napkins at one another over the proc- Central Florida. I am pleased to an- the Common Ground Project is to in- ess. Just through that kind of pilot nounce that since our last annual volve citizens in a dialogue about the learning project we were able to, I meeting these Webcasts have officially issues of the day, to have a vigorous been added to the advanced placement think, demonstrate to some graduate debate that is both partisan and pro- government and politics syllabus for students at George Washington Univer- ductive, and to benefit from the experi- high schools nationwide. Now a high sity how the process can be done in a ence of respecting a different point of school student participating in the AP productive way. view. Some of our existing under- Also the Common Ground Project is civics program at the school will ben- efit from the experience of our former takings already fit into that category partnering with some like-minded or- Members since our Webcasts are incor- very nicely, with that objective, for ex- ganizations around the country. One is porated into the AP civics curriculum. ample, the Congress to Campus pro- the National Institute of Civil Dis- This is a great achievement of which gram that you just heard about. course in Arizona. Our organization we are very proud. To give you more background about and theirs brought together a group of Since our last annual meeting, we this Common Ground Project, I invite bipartisan former Members and current have also continued our relationship my colleague from Michigan, former Members to have a discourse on what with the People to People Program, an Member Bob Carr, to share a report. kinds of things we might do to lower organization that provides hands-on Thank you, Bob. We did a Congress to the temperature, tone down the anger, learning opportunities for elementary Campus program together a few years and get to a more productive civil dis- school, middle school, and high school ago. course. It was a good discussion, and students visiting Washington, D.C. On Ms. KENNELLY. The Chair wishes to our goal in this Common Ground each visit, former Members meet and recognize that our president is here, Project is to continue to expand our speak with students about the experi- Dennis Hertel, and one of the finest activities and expand our cooperation ence of public service, their personal Members that we have had for years, with other like-minded organizations experiences in Congress, and the value Bill Hughes is also here. We are de- and not just speak to more Members of of character and leadership. lighted to have both of you. Of course, Congress, but to speak to the American In the spring of 2012, these speaking Dennis has given us yeoman’s service. public. engagements took on a new congres- Bob. Thank you, Connie. sional panel format. The events take Mr. CARR. Thank you, Barbara, and Ms. MORELLA. Thank you, Bob. We place on Capitol Hill and not only fea- thank you, Connie, so much. appreciate your efforts, Bob, on behalf ture a former Member as speaker, but I just want to rise for a second to of this important undertaking as we also several Hill staffers and interns. talk about the Common Ground expand it and hope it will make a dif- This gives students the opportunity to Project. Of course, we are a bipartisan ference beyond our association. learn what it is really like to work in organization and everything we do is A great example of how powerful and the U.S. Congress. People to People bipartisan. We have bipartisan leader- productive bipartisanship can be is our visits are often in the middle of the ship, and our programs, our Congress Annual Congressional Golf Tour- business day, and again we are grateful to Campus program, everything we do nament. Leave it to a sport to bring us to those former Members who take the is in a bipartisan way. We are also together. It is chaired by our imme- time out of their busy schedules to mindful that sitting Members of Con- diate past president, Dennis Hertel, connect with students touring our Na- gress and the Congress itself faces and by former board member Ken Kra- tion’s Capital. much different pressures than we do. mer of Colorado. I would now like to Finally, I want to say again how But yet this organization is in a unique yield to Ken to give us a brief report grateful we are to all of those who have position because we have both been in- about this charitable golf tournament.

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And to my fellow co- Congressperson, you have to work cause she was able to talk to people chair of the golf tournament, Dennis down here, and on weekends you have and compromise and reach those kinds Hertel, I want to thank him for his ef- to work at home. There are only about of decisions that needed to be made. forts. He is now retired, and we are on two good golfers, so anybody who hesi- She has been involved for years with somewhat of a more equal status than tates because they think they are not the education of young people in our we were before, so I look forward to good enough, feel free. community. She is loved by virtually working with him for many, many Ms. MORELLA. We appreciate Ken’s everybody in Arizona and certainly in years. report and his leadership in helping our Tucson. Five years ago we took what was a wounded warriors. We are so honored When I announced my retirement 35-year-old tradition, which is our an- that we can play a small role in the re- shortly before 2006, Gabby Giffords nual golf tournament, which as many habilitation of these amazing young quickly jumped into the race as a sit- of you know pits Republicans against men and women. ting member of the Arizona State Leg- Democrats, and we gave it a bigger Now it is my distinct honor, truly an islature. She didn’t hesitate. She left mission. We converted it into a chari- honor and a privilege, to present our the legislature to campaign full-time. table golf tournament to aid severely 2012 Distinguished Service Award to She threw herself, as she did with ev- wounded veterans returning from the Representative Gabrielle Giffords of erything, body and soul, into her cam- battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan. the great State of Arizona. Bestowing paign to serve here in Congress. Even Our beneficiaries, Warfighter Sports, our association’s highest award on though I had represented the district a program of Disabled Sports USA, and Gabby Giffords was an easy decision. In as a Republican for 22 years, she won Project Hope, which is a program of all her endeavors in public service, she quite easily in 2006 as a Democrat. And the Professional Golfers Association of has led by example and commendable then, of course, was reelected in 2008 America, used golf and other sports to distinction in courage. I have seen her and reelected again in 2010 in a district help our wounded veterans readjust to as a unifying force here on the House that was at least marginally Repub- life after sustaining such severe inju- floor as well as in the Nation. lican in its registration, an indication, ries. They involve the entire family in As you well know, her challenging I think, of how Gabby Giffords was the sport and they provide equipment schedule, which includes focusing on able, and continues to be able, to reach and training. Our fifth charitable golf getting well and still working on those across the aisle. tournament will be held on July 23 at issues that are so dear to her, absorbs After she was elected to the Con- Army Navy Country Club, and if you her time. Therefore, we didn’t want to gress, I got to know both Gabby and add up the revenues from our five tour- impose any further on her schedule. her then later husband, Mark Kelly, a naments, we will have raised over one But we are thrilled that on her behalf lot better. And it was a wonderful rela- quarter of a million dollars now for one of her very best friends in the tionship that they had together, and a these outstanding programs that I House of Representatives, Congress- wonderful relationship I had with them mentioned. woman DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, and the relationship they had with our During each of our past tournaments, will accept the award on Gabby’s be- community, again, loved by everyone. we have had literally dozens of current half. Gabby was successful, I think, be- and former Members come out from But before we invite her to come up cause she did reach across the aisle, be- both sides of the aisle to support our and make comments, another friend of cause she didn’t worry about partisan wounded troops. They in turn have met Gabby’s, our former Member Jim Kolbe labels, because she thought about how with dozens of wounded warriors, many of Arizona, I would like to invite him she could accomplish things. And it is of whom provide us with golf dem- to make a few comments. in that spirit that, following the tragic onstrations and play in our foursomes. Mr. KOLBE. Madam Speaker, the accident, we have formed the National I might add that there have been some gentlelady from Maryland—Connie— Institute of Civil Discourse, which has double amputees included in their thank you very much for yielding to been mentioned here. And our new ex- numbers who hit further and straighter me. It is a wonderful privilege to be ecutive director, Dr. Carolyn than a lot of our members. It is an in- back with my colleagues, former Mem- Lukensmeyer, is with us here today. credibly humbling, rewarding, and bers, here today on the floor of the I think it is a real tribute to Gabby memorable experience to spend a day House of Representatives and espe- and a real tribute to all of us who care in the presence of these inspiring men cially for me to be able to participate about bipartisanship and about achiev- and women. in this award. ing things in this House of Representa- We have two outstanding current I had the privilege of serving for 22 tives that this organization came Member honorary chairs, JOE BACA of years in the House of Representatives about in her spirit. I think Gabby is California and ANDREW CRENSHAW of representing District 5 and then Dis- the definition of an eternal optimist. Florida, and I want to thank them, as trict 8 in the House of Representa- No matter what kind of trouble she well as Dennis, for all that they have tives—Districts 5 and 8 from the State faces, no matter what travails she has, done to make our tournament such a of Arizona. I retired in 2007 and was she is always cheerful, always looking success. I also want to thank all of our succeeded by Representative Gabrielle, forward, always looking up, and always sponsors for their generous contribu- or as we all know and love her, Gabby thinking about what is the very best tions, with particular thanks to Dis- Giffords. thing that is happening in our commu- abled Sports USA and the PGA for But my association with Gabby runs nity, in our State, and how she can being such steadfast and invaluable back much further than that. When I make things better for all of us. partners. It really is an honor to help was in Tucson, even before I became a So it is a great pleasure, I think, for our Nation’s heroes in this very small member of the Arizona State legisla- our association to make this award to way. ture, I knew Gabby Giffords and her somebody that I think has made a real Again, the next tournament is July family, who were a very prominent contribution to bipartisanship in the 23. Let us know, if you haven’t done so business family in Tucson, and she was House of Representatives. yet, of your interest in either playing deeply involved in the community even I now would ask Representative or becoming involved with helping with then as a very young woman. DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ to come sponsorship. I had the privilege of not serving forward and accept this award on be- Thank you so much for your time. with her but serving alongside her, half of Congresswoman Gabby Giffords.

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It’s a led by example, as an incredible public so much. great pleasure and honor for me to servant, woman, and friend. Gabby was Ms. MORELLA. Thank you, Con- present our 2012 Distinguished Service the third woman in Arizona’s history gresswoman WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, for Award to Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona. to be elected to serve in the U.S. accepting the award, but also for your Ms. MORELLA. Mr. Kolbe, if I may House. Gabby worked tirelessly over very inspiring words. And that is true; read it. It is very small print. the years to represent not only Arizo- that is what we are all about. Thank The plaque is inscribed as follows: nans, military families, and veterans, you. The 2012 Distinguished Service Award is but all Americans. Here in Congress, You know, I’m not in the habit of presented by the U.S. Association of Former we all came to recognize that bright giving plaques, but I do have another Members of Congress to Congresswoman smile of Gabby’s which people so often commendation that I would like to Gabrielle ‘‘Gabby’’ Giffords for her excep- share with you, and this is to our im- tional public service and bravery in the face refer to when they’re talking about of adversity. Through her efforts on the her, as she reached across party lines mediate past president, Dennis Hertel House Armed Services Committee; the House to forge bipartisan solutions to our Na- of Michigan. I would like to ask him to Science, Space and Technology Committee; tion’s problems. In doing so, she has in- join me at the dais. the Subcommittee on Air and Land Forces; spired so many people with her Dennis, we wanted to make sure that the Subcommittee on Readiness; the Sub- strength in the wake of unimaginable we gave you something to indicate committee on Technology and Innovation; your wonderful 2 years as president of and as Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on tragedy and heartbreak. For more than a year, she’s been the U.S. Association of Former Mem- Space and Aeronautics, Congresswoman Gif- bers of Congress. You have worked tire- fords worked tirelessly to represent not only working hard every day to get back to Arizonans, military families, and veterans, full strength. And Gabby never does lessly. You’ve made the organization but all Americans. Congresswoman Giffords anything halfway, and her service in the very best and the most active that served her country with honor, reaching Congress, as well as her recovery, is no it has ever been, and I inherit from you across party lines to forge bipartisan solu- exception. I’m so proud of my friend for an outstanding example of what a little tions to our nation’s problems. Even after her commitment to her constituents, nonprofit can accomplish if people who the tragic events of January 8, 2011, Con- to her work ethic and her perseverance. are committed lend their energy and gresswoman Giffords continues to inspire all their expertise. I’m going to try to fol- Americans with her incredible strength, It will always be one of the great courage, and perseverance. Congresswoman treasures of my life to have met Gabby low your lead. It won’t be easy. I think Giffords is an example to us all, and her Giffords, to have served with her in your shoe size is much larger than former colleagues from both sides of the Congress, but especially to share our mine, but I’ll try. But you don’t have aisle salute her. special friendship. She has always been heels; therefore, it makes it a little Washington, D.C., July 10, 2012. an inspiration to me, and seeing her be- more difficult for women, but we can And all of that is on this plaque come an inspiration to the entire world do it. which I hand to you, along with the warms my heart, I’m sure, as much as So on behalf of the association, I portfolio of letters of congratulations. it warms yours. have a plaque here which is inscribed Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Thank I know that you all believe, as Gabby as follows: you very much. does, that our country must be strong Presented to the Honorable Dennis M. Mr. KOLBE. Thank you. enough to come together to solve the Hertel in recognition and appreciation of his Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Thank challenges before us. Compared to the strong leadership as president of the U.S. As- you so much, Madam president, Madam sociation of Former Members of Congress. obstacles that Gabby has overcome in Chair. Wow, all on one plaque. That’s His tremendous enthusiasm and effective- the past year, surely this is an attain- impressive. ness will always be remembered by his grate- I also, Madam President, have addi- able goal. We must recommit ourselves ful colleagues. tional letters that were sent to my of- to working together to fulfill the prom- Washington, D.C., July 10, 2012 fice for the book. So I’m the repository ises of our democracy and a commit- It’s heavy, but it is also heavy in going forward, and so I will make sure ment to making America stronger so terms of its importance and signifi- that we add to this for Gabby. that everyone can fulfill their Amer- cance to us of the work that you have Good morning, and thank you, Con- ican Dream. And this association real- done. Thank you, Dennis. gressman Kolbe, for that warm intro- ly is the epitome, the example. You Mr. HERTEL. Well, that’s a very big duction and for all of you for being could lead by example and be the cata- surprise, and I thank you very much. here. It really is a privilege to address lyst and help us forge the way toward It’s a great honor. It is especially an such a distinguished group, one that I compromise, toward working together. honor because of the people I was able hope to not join for quite a while, but So many of you, looking across the to work with these past 2 years, and all that I’m really glad exists and exists in Chamber, have served in the time when of the time all of us have worked with a bipartisan way, because it is impor- relationships were much tighter, when the association. tant to note, especially given the the fabric interwoven between the two We did our retirement day for the struggles that we’re going through parties was really thicker, and we Members last time, and these honored right now to come together and work could learn from your experience. I people like Ike Skelton and Dave Obey together, that there isn’t a Republican would urge you and encourage you to and Jim Oberstar, people I looked to Former Members of Congress Associa- reach out to the leadership of both par- all my life, I look at my governor tion or a Democratic Former Members ties in the Congress and try to help us today, all of the people I get to serve of Congress Association. There is one because we are going to have a better with on a regular basis, that we all do, united association. We are all Ameri- Nation if we work together. I know it it is such an honor. We have never had cans, and we should all work hard to is possible. Even from the political po- more people participate. We’ve never work together. sition that I hold in addition to my had a greater board for the association I also want to acknowledge the pres- service in Congress, I know that it is and all of the officers than ever before, ence of Gabby’s former chairman of the possible. I know there are committed but especially the staff that we all look Armed Services Committee, my former Members on both sides of the aisle be- to. We haven’t been able to even give colleague, Ike Skelton from Missouri. cause I work with them every day. So them a raise because economic times It is wonderful to be with you. I would urge you to extend your in- are tough for everybody, and yet we

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We is surprising, I think all of us, as to the encouraging and give us the most en- have since realized, with our partners, capacity that the staff has to help us thusiasm of all, the visits that we that we have to have a broader, more channel our experience and ideals into have, because we see in them the fu- planned effort as far as strengthening a way of continuing to serve citizens ture that we see in our own students. democracy. We can help an emerging and our country. And we see that they are bridging that democracy as it seeks to implement an Connie, I always tell the school kids gap of freedom and communication election result and facilitate a peaceful that come that the biggest change in with us in this new age that we live in. transition of power, but also leading up Congress is the number of women serv- We have now begun to incorporate a to that election to make sure that it is ing and the leadership roles that they D.C. component also to the project. We fair as far as the media and all other take. And so now you’ll be the presi- have good meetings with current Mem- concerns. We can help a legislative dent, only the second woman since the bers involved in the U.S.-Chinese rela- branch as it tries to assert its over- legendary Lindy Boggs, whom we all tionship. We are bringing them in sight power over the executive branch loved so much. I can’t think of a better more, and we’ve hosted more Chinese once it is elected. Given this expansion person. I know when I asked you to do visitors here on the Hill. We are the in scope, we have decided that the this, I thought we needed some class in perfect conduit to do that in all re- International Election Monitors Insti- our organization; and if there is any spects, not only for China, but all the tute no longer is the appropriate vehi- person who gives it, it is Connie. Her other study groups that we have. These cle—or, as my wife said, it is far too leadership here in the Congress, her bi- former Member delegations to China long a title anyway—for such an ambi- tious undertaking. We, therefore, dis- partisan leadership overall, and her ex- and the events here in D.C. are very banded it and created a new entity this perience in the international field and productive and a great way of showing the important contribution that we year, the Global Democracy Initiative. her ability to energize all of us and her I am pleased that with us today are made in one of the most important enthusiasm, and the fact that she is some of our colleagues from Canada areas that we can—internationally. the most gracious person I know, real- and Europe and that tomorrow we’ll There are a number of other inter- ly, I think, serves all of us. We are so have the first board meeting of the new national projects involving former fortunate to have her leadership going Global Democracy Initiative. Our visi- Members of Congress. Several years forward. tors from Canada are Don Boudria, ago, we created the International Elec- I want to talk about some of the Dorothy Dobbie, Leo Duguay, Francis tion Monitors Institute under the lead- international programs we have been LeBlanc, and Lily Oddie. They are ership of then-president Jack fortunate to have. joined by our good friend Richard Our former Members project with Buechner. My idea was we were sending Balfe, who represents the former mem- China is about 2 years old. In 2010, I over 100 Members to the Ukraine and bers association of the European Par- was privileged to participate in a bi- other places for elections. We found liament and is our current president. partisan former Member delegation to that when we were with people from We thank all of them for joining us at Beijing as well as Shanghai. The pur- other nations—from Belgium, Canada, our annual meeting and for all the pose of the trip was to learn about and other nations—we were looked at work that they help us with through- China firsthand, engage Chinese offi- as more impartial than when we were out the year and for their friendship cials in a frank dialogue, shed some just four Americans together. So we and partnership we’ve been able to light on current U.S. politics and for- found that out very quickly, and we ac- enjoy. eign policy, and gain knowledge about tually met with former Congressman As Connie mentioned earlier, we have U.S.-Chinese trade relations from U.S. Cheney, the Vice President, and Rums- also begun working with the U.S. De- corporate representatives in China and feld, and built at that point a bipar- partment of State. This partnership Asia. tisan effort, and then we went overseas comes in several variations. We have One thing that we found in that first and were able to have, first, the Cana- connected bipartisan teams of former trip, and it has gone on since in our dians meet with us. And they said Members of Congress with U.S. Embas- delegations, they want to find out ‘‘yes’’ right away, and some of them sies overseas via Web casts. For exam- about our political system and about are here today with us, and also with ple, following the State of the Union how we, as Congressmen and -women, our friends in the EU, in the Associa- address, we communicated with audi- think. They get to meet with delega- tion of Former Members of the Euro- ences in Denmark and Tel Aviv, first tions that are coming from the active pean Parliament, also. giving them an extensive overview of Members, but it is always in and out, What we do is we conduct multiple the President’s message and then en- as we know. But for them to meet with workshops for former legislators to gaging in a lengthy question and an- us for several days and hear us out, train them for elections. What we swer. hour after hour, about our vast con- found, too, was we have a lot of former Another State Department-sponsored cerns about human rights and freedom parliamentarians going overseas for program brings former Members di- and trade and what it’s going to mean elections—somebody forgot to train rectly to the embassies and consulates in foreign policy and defense and all them before they got there. It is true overseas. Sometimes former Members the rest, I think, serves it so well that that we do have the instincts to be able travel specifically at the invitation of what we’ve seen now is that we’ve had to sniff out what is illegal and what is the Department, for example, when the five delegations go, and we have had wrong in a system, and we are able to State Department brought Connie delegations go of former Senators and figure that out very quickly just be- Morella and Pat Schroeder to Poland former House Members, two a year. cause of our experience and our in- late last year for the third annual Eu- This fall we are going to be sending stincts, but we still have to train them ropean Congress of Women. Sometimes our sixth delegation. We’ve been meet- properly so that they realize how im- the State Department, under Hillary ing with the highest ranking people. portant it is not only to be perceived Clinton’s leadership—who has reached We’ve met with their speaker. We’ve impartially but to, in fact, be impartial out to the Former Members Associa- met with their foreign policy sec- and to have the knowledge of those tion with her staff, thinking that we retary, their commerce secretary, the particular systems. are a very vital and active asset—they highest people, and we have also made And so we have sent delegations to will piggyback. If we let the State De- sure that we’ve met with the NGOs, Morocco, Ukraine, and Iraq. It has partment know who’s taking a trip

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Affairs, the LFP hosts young profes- est in the former Members, and he has I think that’s just one example of the sionals from Kuwait, Egypt, Morocco, taken the time today to come talk kind of thing we can be doing more of and Oman for a month-long fellowship with us. in the future. I already know that the in a congressional office or a promi- Ms. MORELLA. And from the great experience and breadth of knowledge of nent NGO in Washington, D.C. State of Maryland, of course. the former Members is limitless. And The LFP is designed to promote a Mr. HOYER. Well, I’m sorry I’m a lit- when I see that the more that we can positive relationship between the tle late. I always try to come by to say reach young people, the more we can United States and the Middle East and hello to former Members. One never reach our citizens, the more we can the gulf states which, in light of the knows when one is going to be a former reach out to the world in communica- Arab Spring, is now more vital than Member. So in the expectation that tion, it seems to me that the greatest ever. The fellows, candidates with that will be, at some point in time, problem we have today is not that we strong leadership skills who represent where I will be, I want to make sure don’t have more information. It’s that the top talent in their fields, have the that the present Members understand we don’t have better communication. opportunity to gain practical experi- how important the former Members And it seems that when we’re able to ence and direct interaction with the were to creating the institution that reach out, that that is the best possible U.S. Government and its officials. This we have and that we’re all very proud thing we can do for democracy in our is an invaluable opportunity, as many of. country here at home, having people of the fellows are responsible for draft- I apologize for my voice. I have got an awful allergy that I’m fighting, but have a greater understanding and com- ing policy in their respective countries beyond that, I’m fine. munication about the issues and the and, of course, are their future leaders. I want to say to all of you, welcome. problems and the same overseas. I Our association connects the fellows I know that a little earlier today, I was think that the people here in our asso- with former Members whom they meet at a fundraiser—I know you understand ciation have shown that they have the with several times over the course of those kinds of things—where we hon- leadership, the knowledge, the ability their stay. The former Members act as ored our colleague Gabby Giffords. and, most of all, that they’re willing to a kind of mentor to these young men DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ was here; make that kind of a sacrifice of their and women through one-on-one meet- is that correct, Connie? time to reach out and go overseas and ings, roundtable discussions, and by at- And I’m pleased to see Connie go around our country talking to jun- tending program discussions and Morella here, my colleague from Mary- ior colleges and universities and cit- events. The former Member mentor land, and my very long-time friend who izen audiences about how we can have program provides a unique experience I met when she was about 2 years of better communication and, most im- to the fellows as well as their mentors. age, some 40 years ago, Beverly Byron portantly, a greater democracy. While the fellows learn more about the from western Maryland who has re- So thanks very much for all of your congressional system and American mained so active. And we’re very proud help. I am really very honored. Thank politics, former Members learn about of them in Maryland. But we’re proud you. the culture and politics of the Middle of all of you as well. I’m glad to be Ms. MORELLA. Dennis has dem- East. your friend and your colleague, and I onstrated his commitment to the pro- In an exciting extension to the LFP, welcome you back and look forward to grams of the Association of Former at the conclusion of each program, a seeing you. Members; also, his appreciation to our team of former Members complete the George—where’s George? George and international parliamentarians who exchange by leading a delegation to the I walked in together. I asked him what joined with us in partnership on so Middle East to conduct workshops and he was doing. And he had some billable many wonderful programs. I do hope, gain firsthand experience within the hours walking up the steps. Good for Dennis, that you continue with that region. I was privileged to lead such a you, George. kind of involvement that you have delegation, along with my cochair But I want to say, Madam Speaker, demonstrated. And thank you for your Scott Klug, to Kuwait and Oman. The how proud I was to have served with kind words too. trip was a distinct opportunity to learn you. Barbara and I came in within Another important international un- about and meet a broad spectrum of months of one another in special elec- dertaking involving former Members of groups and individuals involved in all tions. I think Barbara came in about 5 Congress is our Middle East Fellows aspects of the democracy, governance, months after I did in 1981; and she Program. Now in its second year, the and the economy. served in a very distinguished way, as project brings young professionals from The goal of this program is to seek a all of you did as well. the Middle East to Washington, D.C., better understanding between cultures I don’t know whether Nancy came by for a 1-month immersion program. It is and establish an avenue of dialogue be- or if John was here, but I know that chaired by former Members Scott Klug tween nations. LFP is an unprece- they—oh, they weren’t here, yet. Hope and Larry LaRocco. And now I would dented opportunity to augment a con- springs eternal. But I wanted to wel- like to call on my friend and former structive political and cultural dis- come you here and join you here. colleague Larry LaRocco of Idaho to course between the U.S. and the Middle We have a caucus now that I will go give us some more details. Thank you, East. And I am very proud that our as- down to. We are going to talk about re- Larry. sociation can be part of such a vital pealing health care today on the floor Mr. LAROCCO. Well, thank you, dialogue. We maintain this program of the House. I hope you are not hold- Connie. I want to send my best wishes and will be active again next year with ing your breath. But in any event, that and appreciation for all you do for the Legacy International. Thank you. will be the subject of our debate this association. It was great to serve with Ms. MORELLA. Thank you, Larry, week, I think. you here in the House. And I look for- for your leadership and your active in- I want to say to all of you that I hope ward to serving with you as a board volvement in this new and very great that you are trying to play a role in member. program. energizing the public to the under- In the spring of 2009, the Former Ms. KENNELLY. Madam Chair- standing of how critical it is for us to Members of Congress Association woman? meet the fiscal challenge that con- began a partnership with Legacy Inter- Ms. MORELLA. Madam Speaker. fronts this country. In my view, the

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In my to help energize our people and our to candidly discuss the most pertinent view, that’s the single most stimula- Members in acting responsibly, with issues of the day, including the press- tive thing we could do for the economy. courage and with will so that America ing international challenges affecting It would give confidence to the world can continue to be the kind of country both nations and two continents. The that America, in fact, will be the eco- that all of us believe it to be and want 2012 chairman and vice chairman of the nomic and national security anchor it to be. Congressional Study Group on Ger- that it has been for all of our lifetimes, So thank you for what you have many in the House of Representatives frankly. And that is threatened by this done—not to get us into this bad spot are Representative PHIL GINGREY, a Re- inability to come to grips with meeting because most of you were not here publican from Georgia, and TIM RYAN, the fiscal challenges that confront us. when we really started going down this a Democrat from Ohio. And in the Sen- I tell people all over this country, road pretty steeply. But you are ate, Senator JEFF SESSIONS, a Repub- Greece doesn’t have the resources to uniquely capable, in my opinion, to lican from Alabama, serves as cochair. solve its problems. It’s going to need help us confront this challenge, which And his study group is in the process of help from outside. America has the re- we can confront because we have the finding a new Democratic cochair. sources to solve our fiscal challenge. resources, if we have the will. The study group’s programming con- What we need is the political will and God bless you. Thank you very much. sists of periodic roundtable discussions the courage to do so. And I would hope Ms. MORELLA. Thank you. Thank on Capitol Hill for Members of Con- that you would take, as part of your re- you, STENY, for your presence and for gress featuring visiting dignitaries sponsibility, as someone who has your serious and important message. from Germany or U.S. Governmental worked in this institution—and frank- We appreciate it very much. officials. In addition, annual seminars ly, many of you worked in it at a time So, folks, not all of our programs are conducted abroad and at home, as when it was more possible to work to- focus exclusively on former Members. well as study tours geared toward sen- gether across the aisle in a construc- We have a number of projects that ben- ior congressional staff. tive way to solve the problems that efit from former Member leadership A few highlights for the Study Group confront our country. but involve primarily current Members on Germany’s events on Capitol Hill I have three daughters, three grand- and their peers overseas. We call these during this year’s programming in- children, and two great-grandchildren. programs Congressional Study Groups; clude: a luncheon discussion with Gun- Some of you have more of all of those, and our focus is on Germany, Turkey, ter Krings, the vice chairman of the I understand. But I’m very concerned Japan, and Europe as a whole. CDU/CSU; a breakfast featuring Ms. about the world that we’re going to These programs are now under new Emily Haber, deputy foreign minister leave them. My father’s generation was management, so to speak, at the asso- of Germany; a breakfast with Philipp called the Greatest Generation. Not ciation because since our last report to Missfelder, foreign affairs spokesman only did they defeat the terrorists of Congress, we’ve been fortunate to se- for the CDU/CSU; and a luncheon with their time, but they came home and cure the services of Sabine Schleidt, Philip Rosler, the Vice Chancellor of built the greatest economy the world who is our director of international Germany. The study group also hosted has ever seen. programs. She has brought remarkable a working luncheon on cybersecurity In my view, over the last decades, we expansion to our current Member port- and the fight against terrorism, joining have, unfortunately, not built on that folio and has implemented several new senior Senate staff with a visiting dele- legacy in a way that would have made initiatives. We are, indeed, fortunate to gation from the German Federal Col- them proud or that will make our chil- have someone so capable oversee this lege of Security studies. dren proud of us when we leave. So I’m effort. The Congressional Study Group on hopeful that you will play a continuing So to give you more background Germany’s main pillar of programming role in trying to bring the country to- about these very exciting Congres- is the annual Congress-Bundestag sem- gether and the Congress together. sional Study Groups, I invite another inar that alternates between the U.S. My view is—and I said this a little former Member of the association, and Germany. These 5-day-long con- earlier this morning—that we probably Jack Buechner of Missouri, to the dais. ferences present Members of Congress won’t get anything of real substance Jack, would you give a report. and their counterparts at the Bundes- done before November 6. And none of us Mr. BUECHNER. Thank you, Madam tag with an opportunity to come to- know what will happen on November 6. President. gether for a series of in-depth discus- But between November 7 and December The Congressional Study Groups are, sions focusing on issues affecting 31 or January 2, when sequestration I think, an extraordinary extension of trans-Atlantic relations. takes place, we will see the biggest fis- our former service to assist the current In April 2012, the 29th annual seminar cal challenge this country has con- Members. I want to report on the work took place in Washington and Atlanta. fronted in the 31 years that I have been of the study groups on Germany, Tur- Topics for discussion during those an- in the Congress of the United States. key, Japan, and our newest study nual Congress-Bundestag seminars in- The Bush tax cuts expire. The payroll group, which is the Congressional cluded the ongoing financial global tax cut expires. The unemployment in- Study Group on Europe. These bipar- downturn, specifically the development surance expires. The estate tax, divi- tisan programs for current Members of of the euro zone crisis, sustaining eco- dend tax, the capital gains tax expire Congress serve as invaluable tools for nomic growth, relations between the with the Bush tax cuts. The sustain- dialogue between lawmakers and serve European Union and the United States, able growth rate reimbursement for as educational forums to create better foreign policy challenges, such as Iran, docs expires December 31. The AMT ex- understanding and cooperation be- and energy security. And during this pires on the 31st, and sequestration tween the United States and our most programming year, the study group takes place on January 2. If we took no important strategic and economic part- also took two senior congressional action, that would be a devastating ners. staff tour delegations, each consisting blow to the economy, to the country, The Congressional Study Group on of eight chiefs of staff, to Berlin and and to international confidence in Germany is the association’s flagship Brussels. America’s ability to lead. international program and is one of the Since its establishment, the Congres- So these are serious times, and I be- largest and most active parliamentary sional Study Group on Germany has lieve that all of you are continuing to exchange programs between the U.S. been receiving generous support from be very significant leaders in our coun- Congress and the legislative branch of the German Marshall fund of the

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To assist with adminis- about the Syrian-Turkish border, also. recent developments in the euro zone trative expenses, the association also The Congressional Study Group on crisis, a luncheon with the former receives additional funding from a Turkey continues to receive generous president of the European Parliament, group of organizations making up the funding from the Economic Policy Re- a breakfast with the former Prime study group’s business advisory coun- search Foundation of Turkey, TEPAV, Minister of the Netherlands, and a cil. and the German Marshall Fund of the luncheon with Dr. Ulrike Guerot, sen- This group includes Airbus Americas, United States, as well as a group of or- ior fellow of the European Council on Allianz, BASF, Daimler, Deutsche ganizations making up the study Foreign Relations, on Franco-German Telekom, DHL Americas, Eli Lilly and group’s business advisory council. Cur- relations. Company, EMD Serono, Fresenius, rently, the business advisory council of The association has also established Lufthansa, RGIT, and Volkswagen. the study group includes Eli Lilly and a diplomatic advisory council, DAC, to Using the successful example of the Company and the Turkish-American enhance the dialogue with other Na- Congressional Study Group on Ger- Business Council. tions. Over a dozen ambassadors have many as a model, the association es- The association also organizes and joined the informal council because of tablished the Congressional Study administers the Congressional Study their interest and commitment to the Group on Turkey in 2005. Given Tur- Group on Japan. Founded in 1993, the transatlantic dialogue, and many am- key’s strategic role in the region and Congressional Study Group on Japan bassadors have been active in our pro- position as a gateway between East brings together Members of the U.S. gramming and policy discussions. The and West, the Study Group on Turkey Congress and members of the Japanese input and expertise of the local diplo- is essential in forging communications Diet for a series of discussions covering matic community is a valued addition networks between current Members of issues of mutual concern. As with the to the Congressional Study Groups. We Congress and Turkish government offi- other study groups, the Japan study are very proud that as former Members cials to discuss such issues as the Mid- group is chaired in a bipartisan fash- we can bring this invaluable service to dle East peace process, ongoing Arab ion. In the House of Representatives, current Members. Spring developments, energy security, Congressman JIM MCDERMOTT, Demo- I look forward to being an active and avenues of cooperation in the re- crat of Washington, and Congress- part, and playing an active part, in our gion. The Study Group on Turkey is woman SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO, Repub- continued international outreach. active only in the House of Representa- lican of West Virginia, serve as co- Before I yield, I’d like to remind ev- tives and is, like the other study chairs. In the Senate, Senators JIM erybody that the Speaker’s chair is being held by a birthday girl today. I’d groups, led by a bipartisan group of WEBB, Democrat of Virginia, and LISA like to ask every one of you to give a current Members of Congress. Rep- MURKOWSKI, Republican from Alaska, serve as cochairs. real polite round of applause for her resentative GERALD CONNOLLY, Demo- The Congressional Study Group on 42nd birthday. crat of Virginia, and Representative ED Japan has been funded since its incep- Thank you. WHITFIELD, Republican of Kentucky, tion by the Japan-U.S. Friendship Ms. KENNELLY. Thank you, Jack, are the cochairs. Commission, and the association would and Madam President, may I just for a Similar to the Congressional Study like to extend a special thanks and moment interrupt. We have one of the Group on Germany, the Study Group welcome to Paige Cottingham- finest leaders we have ever had in this on Turkey hosts events for Members of Streater, the commission’s new execu- body, Congressman Bob Michel. Would Congress on Capitol Hill which are tive director. you just give us a wave. dedicated to U.S.-Turkey relations, an The Congressional Study Group on Ms. MORELLA. I was going to men- annual seminar at home or abroad, and Japan has been also able to garner the tion that we are so very proud of a guy events and study tours geared toward support of the Japanese business com- who is our role model, not only while senior congressional staff. During the munity in the District of Columbia he was in Congress as the minority 2012 May recess, the study group with the creation of the business advi- leader, but since then he has come to brought six chiefs of staff to Turkey to sory council. Members of the inaugural every one of our meetings. He’s been learn about Turkish domestic policies BAC include Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi very actively involved, and I don’t and discuss the critical issues facing UFJ, Japan Railways-JR Central, know, I think he has probably set the the U.S.-Turkey bilateral relationship. Hitachi, Honda Motors, and Marubeni. record, Bob, for the number of years, The Congressional Study Group on Earlier this year, the association es- but we are so honored to have you here Turkey regularly has the pleasure to tablished the Congressional Study with us today for the example you set feature members of the Turkish Grand Group on Europe. This study group was and your continued involvement. National Assembly and members of the formed as a vehicle to expand our out- Thank you very much. Turkish government, as well as U.S. reach and have a broader transatlantic And, Jack, thanks. Your report dem- government officials who come to its discussion, not with just Brussels but onstrates how very much involved we Capitol Hill events. The annual U.S.- capitals throughout Europe. In just are in the critical issues of the day and Turkey seminar is a significant aspect over 6 months, the new study group has how much we involve current Members of the study group programming for built the foundation for its program- of Congress in that sweep of inter- each year. The seminar brings U.S. and ming and is delighted that Representa- national activities. Turkish legislators together with pol- tive CHARLES DENT of Pennsylvania, Well, so far we’ve heard about inter- icymakers and business representatives Republican, and BEN CHANDLER, the national programs, many of which have to examine important bilateral policies Representative, Democrat from Ken- a history of several decades, for in- and transnational issues such as the tucky, have agreed to serve as the co- stance, the Congress to Campus Pro- ongoing developments in the region— chairs. Together with those cochairs, gram, and as we wrap up our report we terrorism and energy security just to the new study group has enrolled near- want to highlight projects that we con- name two. ly 50 Members of Congress with a keen ceptualize to address specific issues of The seventh annual U.S.-Turkey interest in the transatlantic commu- the day. So I’d like to invite Senator seminar took place in Ankara, Patara, nity and partnership. In addition, the Larry Pressler of South Dakota to talk and Istanbul in October 2011. The study group is working closely with a little bit about a symposium on the eighth annual seminar will take place European focus caucuses and embassies economy which is going to take place in Washington this fall. Topics of dis- to provide Capitol Hill programming. later today, as well as our partnership cussion for this year’s seminar will Program highlights thus far include with the National Archives. Senator focus on stability in the region, pros- policy discussions at the residences of Pressler, thank you for being with us.

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We wanted to take the oc- teaching assignment there, which we’re these discussions are timely and impor- casion of the 15th anniversary and looking forward to very much, and I’m tant, and they’re a great example of present a Lifetime Achievement also going to try to suggest that they Democrats and Republicans dis- Award. have the former Members program over agreeing on some aspects, coming to- The theme of the evening was ‘‘A Sa- there. gether on some aspects, but always lute to Service,’’ and all four of our In any event, in my script here it treating each other with respect so honorees very clearly fit into the cat- says, ‘‘I understand we are under a bit that the dialogue is both civil and pro- egory of an outstanding public servant. of a time crunch, so I will keep my re- ductive. We talked earlier about the The focal point was the presentation of marks brief.’’ That must be a bit of Common Ground Project, and this is a a statesmanship award which recog- hint. wonderful way of implementing the nizes a former Member or a current Later today, we will bring together concept of that program. Member of Congress for their devotion former Members of Congress, issue ex- I think this panel series, as well as to public service. We were very pleased perts, and university students for a 3- the jobs conference, are terrific exam- this year to recognize Senator JOHN hour conference entitled, ‘‘The Future ples of how active a role our associa- KERRY of Massachusetts as our states- Job Market: How America Can Remain tion can play in addressing current manship honoree for his outstanding Competitive in a Global Economy.’’ I issues, helping bridge a generational political career and his service to the am pleased to cochair this important gap, and involving the public as well as country. undertaking with former Member Bob the next generation of leaders in such a The Civic Statesmanship Award hon- Clement of Tennessee. The goal of the vital discussion. ored a person or nonprofit that has conference is to discuss the future of I appreciate the opportunity to be in- made a significant contribution to im- American jobs, the role of education, volved in such important work. Thank proving our society. The 2012 recipient immigration, and legislation in ensur- you very much. was the Tug McGraw Foundation. And ing a globally competitive workforce. Ms. MORELLA. Thank you very for the Corporate Statesmanship We feature two keynote speakers who much, Senator Pressler. We look for- Award, recognizing outstanding cor- will focus on how they and their orga- ward to participating in the panel and porate citizenship, we chose David J. nizations view the future of the Amer- the Archives event this evening, too. McIntyre, chief executive officer of ican economy and the American work- The events you mentioned are good ex- TriWest Healthcare Alliance. And finally, we had a new award, a er, some of the main issues our Nation amples of how our association identi- Lifetime Achievement Award, recog- currently faces, propose solutions and fies current issues and plays a role in nizing the service to the country by a decisions which have to be made today the political discourse that’s so impor- former Member of Congress. We were so that we are competitive one genera- tant in our form of government. extremely pleased to have the oppor- tion from now. And I understand C– Well, in addition to the programs tunity to recognize the 44th president, you’ve heard about so far, we’re also SPAN is going to cover portions of George Herbert Walker Bush, who ac- tasked with highlighting the achieve- this. cepted via a video. After the keynote remarks, the audi- ments of former Members and pro- The evening is a lot of hard work. ence will divide into several working viding former Members with opportuni- Don’t let anybody tell you it isn’t. groups composed of former Members, ties to stay connected with other Phone calls, et cetera. But it is a way students, and experts. The conference former Members after leaving Capitol to showcase the association and recog- will conclude with short reports from Hill. nize outstanding public servants. Now, each of the groups. The issues we have One of our premiere events which who helps to fund all the programs identified for the working group discus- achieves both these goals is the Annual we’ve heard about today? The dinner is sions are the role of the community Statesmanship Award Dinner. It should our financial lifeline. All the programs college system, workforce education, be stateswomanship, too, shouldn’t it? you’ve heard are self-financed by this and job training; potential legislation We’ll think about that in the future. In association. Not a single taxpayer dol- and efforts at both the State and Fed- March of this year, we hosted our 15th lar is earmarked or appropriated for eral levels; immigration and outsourc- dinner, and like the preceding 14, it this organization and for the many ing; and America’s current economic was chaired by our good friend, Lou projects we conduct. Therefore, a suc- health and possible future economic Frey of Florida. Lou can’t be with us cessful fundraising dinner translates trajectories. At the conclusion of the today, but he has asked that our col- into direct success for this association. working group discussions, each group league, Beverly Byron from the great Connie’s looking at the budget and will report to the entire conference State of Maryland, report on this wants to make sure the dinner is a suc- their findings and main discussion. year’s event. cess. The evening is a lot of fun. It’s Later on tonight, I am pleased to Bev, of all 15 dinners, has been one of also of great importance for our orga- participate in a public panel discussion our most active dinner committee nization, and I hope that all of those at the National Archives, where we will members, and I’d like to take this op- former Members that are here today dive further into some of the questions portunity to thank her for her tireless that haven’t taken an active part in that arose during the conference. This efforts on the phone and in many other the past, when Lou calls, you will say, panel is one of a series of panels we ways in our behalf. So I yield the floor yes, I will take care of it. have had the privilege to conduct at to Beverly Byron. Let me add a quick moment of con- the Archives, and I thank the Archivist Ms. BYRON. Thank you, Connie. gratulations to Matt and Jack of the United States, David Ferriero, First of all, let me say, I’m not Lou Buechner on the work that they do on for this outstanding collaboration. Frey, but we all owe Lou a great deal the Congress to Campus Program, be- Three times a year our association of gratitude for the enormous amount cause it’s one that is absolutely crit- brings together former Members of of work he has done year after year to ical. And finalizing, let me say to the Congress and other issue experts on make the statesmanship award dinner speaker that Jack Buechner blew your some of the subjects that are featured such a success that it is. cover, and I didn’t have to. Thank you. on the front pages of our newspapers. On March 6, the dinner was the 15th Ms. MORELLA. Thank you, Bev. We have talked about the current po- annual one. Over 400 guests attended. Thank you for your report, your tire- litical climate. We have covered the For the dinner, they decided to make less efforts on behalf of the organiza- role of race in America. We hosted a things up a little bit. In addition to our tion, not just the dinner committee but

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I want to take this op- So in addition to a wonderful staff, Now, for the very sad part of the portunity to thank the board of direc- we benefit very greatly from volun- meeting this morning. It’s now my sad tors—they are 30 former Members di- teers who give us their talents and duty to inform the Congress of those vided equally between parties—for their expertise pro bono. I want to former and current members who have their advice and counsel. You are the mention one who is here today who has passed away since our last report. I ask best. done a lot of work, Dava Guerin. She all of you, including any visitors in the I also would be remiss if I didn’t has taken on the role as our commu- gallery, to rise as I read the names, and thank the other members of our asso- nications director. She tells our story, at the end of the list we will pay our ciation’s executive committee: our vice connects us with the media, all at a ri- respect to their memory with a mo- president and birthday gal, Barbara diculously low rate. Thank you, Dava. ment of silence. We honor these men Kennelly; our outgoing treasurer, Jim We really appreciate all that you do. and women for their service to our Kolbe; our past president, Dennis Now, every year at our annual meet- country. They are: Hertel. You’ve all made this associa- ing we ask the membership to elect James Abdnor of South Dakota tion a stronger and better organization new officers and board members, and in Perkins Bass of New Hampshire than it’s ever been, and I thank you for the past, we’ve done so in a separate Hugh Carey of New York your time and energy and commit- business meeting of the membership, Robert W. Daniel, Jr., of Virginia ment, and I hope I can continue to but it occurred to us there is no better Edward Derwinski of Illinois count on your counsel and the counsel place to do it than here in the Chamber Charles Gubser of California of all of the former Members who are of the House of Representatives. So, Katie Hall of Indiana here and those who couldn’t be here. Mark Hatfield of Oregon therefore, I’m going to read to you the Bill Janklow of South Dakota Well, to administer all of these pro- names of the candidates for officers Ed Jenkins of Georgia grams you heard about this morning and board members. They’re all run- James ‘‘Jim’’ Lloyd of California takes a staff of dedicated and enthusi- ning unopposed, and I, therefore, ask Norm Lent of New York astic professionals. I’m going to men- for a simple ‘‘aye’’ or ‘‘nay’’ vote as I Richard Mallary of Vermont tion their names, but I want you to present to you the list of candidates as Matthew ‘‘Marty’’ Martinez of California know that they’re only like five paid a slate. Clarence E. Miller of Ohio employees that run this whole organi- So, for the association’s 2012 class of Erwin Mitchell of Georgia zation. Isn’t that incredible when we the board of directors, the candidates Carlos Moorhead of California James M. Quigley of Pennsylvania think back on our congressional offices are: Charles Whalen, Jr., of Ohio and the staff that we had? So they’ve Beverly Byron of Maryland Howard Wolpe of Michigan got to be pretty remarkable people to Jim Coyne of Pennsylvania Orvin B. Fjare of Montana do all of this. I will mention some of Bill Delahunt of Massachusetts Melton D. Hancock of Missouri the names. Phil English of Pennsylvania Frank R. Mascara of Pennsylvania Andrew Shoenig, who is our inter- Barbara Kennelly of Connecticut Donald Payne of New Jersey national programs officer, does such a Ken Kramer of Colorado Charles H. Percy of Illinois terrific job implementing all the Cap- Larry LaRocco of Idaho Richard H. Poff of Virginia itol Hill events that you’ve heard Connie Morella of Maryland Malcolm Wallop of Wyoming about, and there are a lot of events Jim Slattery of Kansas William C. Wampler of Virginia here on the Hill. So, ladies and gentlemen, all in favor Thank you. You may be seated. You’ve heard from and about Liz of electing these nine former Members This concludes the 42nd report to Ardagna, who is our member services to a 3-year term on our board of direc- Congress by the U.S. Association of manager. Takes exceptionally good tors, please say ‘‘yea.’’ All opposed? Former Members of Congress. We want care of our 600 association members Hearing no opposition, the slate has to thank the Congress, the Speaker, and all their various requests, needs, been elected by the membership. and the minority leader for giving us and inquiries. Anytime I ask for some- And next we’ll elect our executive the opportunity to return to this re- thing, I get an immediate response, and committee. The candidates for a 2-year vered Chamber and to report on our as- she follows through. Thank you, Liz, term as president and vice president sociation’s activities, and we look for- for all that you do. are—this is a little embarrassing— ward to another active and productive Esra Alemdar is our international Connie Morella of Maryland for presi- year. Thank you all for being here, and programs manager, with particular dent, Barbara Kennelly of Connecticut I will turn it over to the speaker, focus on the wonderful Turkey pro- for vice president. All in favor of elect- Madam Speaker. gram—which is so critically important ing these two former Members to a 2- Ms. KENNELLY. The Chair, again, at this time—that you heard about ear- year term on the executive committee, wishes to thank the former Members lier. please say ‘‘yea.’’ All opposed? Hearing and the Members of the House and Sen- Sabine Schleidt is our international no opposition, the slate has been elect- ate who stepped in to see us. programs director. She oversees all the ed by the membership. Incidentally, I The Chair announces that 19 former current Member programs, which are want you to know—I think this will be Members of Congress responded to the so impressive and so important, includ- the first time in history we’re going to call of the roll. ing our new Congressional Study Group have two gals at the helm, president Before terminating these pro- on Europe. and vice president. Thank you. It’s a ceedings, the Chair would like to invite And Peter Weichlein is the CEO. He great honor. those Members who did not respond has spent 13 years with the association The candidates for a one-year term when the rollcall was called to give and 9 years in top position. Peter’s on our Executive Committee are: their names to the Reading Clerk for been the one who has been—you know Jim Walsh of New York for Treasurer inclusion in the roll. they’ve been sending you messages, Bill Delahunt of Massachusetts for Thank you all for coming, and I now turn to page such-and-such and Secretary think we’re looking forward to a very let’s go to this because we changed this Dennis Hertel of Michigan for Past exciting day. format. So there’s a lot of scripting President Executive Member The meeting adjourned at 9:46 a.m.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 15:23 May 02, 2017 Jkt 019102 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR12\H10JY2.000 H10JY2 rmajette on DSK2TPTVN1PROD with BOUND RECORD 10962 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 158, Pt. 8 July 10, 2012 b 1200 WELCOMING RABBI JOEL officers and employees of the Service for LEVENSON claims relating to services furnished within AFTER RECESS the scope of employment with the Service. The SPEAKER. Without objection, The recess having expired, the House the gentlewoman from Connecticut f was called to order by the Speaker at (Ms. DELAURO) is recognized for 1 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER noon. minute. PRO TEMPORE f There was no objection. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. ROS- Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, it is my PRAYER LEHTINEN). The Chair will entertain 15 privilege this morning to welcome further requests for 1-minute speeches Rabbi Joel Levenson, Congregation Rabbi Joel Levenson of Congregation on each side of the aisle. B’nai Jacob, Woodbridge, Connecticut, B’nai Jacob in Woodbridge, Con- offered the following prayer: necticut, to the House of Representa- f We invoke Your blessing for good tives. REPEAL OBAMACARE judgment, wisdom, and understanding When Joel graduated from Miami (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina upon this House and all of its esteemed University of Ohio, he thought about asked and was given permission to ad- Members. Keep them mindful of our going to either law school or rabbinical dress the House for 1 minute.) trust. Bestow upon them strength, de- school, but thought the world already Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. termination, and willpower to do in- had too many lawyers and not enough Madam Speaker, tomorrow House Re- stead of just to pray, to become instead men of faith. After graduating from the publicans will vote for the 32nd time to of merely to wish. Jewish Theological Seminary in New repeal, defund, or dismantle the Presi- Watch over the men and women who York and serving under Rabbi Albert dent’s government health care take- serve our country. For Your sake and Lewis—the subject of Mitch Albom’s over bill. Not only will this legislation ours, may our land be safe, secure, and book, ‘‘Have a Little Faith’’—in Cherry grow the size of government, limiting a source of goodness and our lives Hill, New Jersey, Rabbi Levenson came freedom, it will also levy 21 new or blessed. to Woodbridge, Connecticut, where he higher taxes on Americans and small May we repair this world and fill it has been the spiritual leader of Con- businesses, causing the destruction of with decency, justice, and peace, a gregation B’nai Jacob since 2008. jobs. world for which the prophet Isaiah There he has gained a reputation as a If ObamaCare is not repealed begin- prayed centuries ago when he said: dynamic and inspiring presence on the ning on January 1, 2013, a 3.8 percent Let justice well up as water and righteous- pulpit, and he; his wife, Leora, who is capital gains tax on investment income ness as a mighty stream. with us today; and his children, Shir, will go into effect, destroying jobs in May the words that we pray and the Sam, and Gideon, have become warm the home building and real estate in- deeds that we do be acceptable before and caring members of the community. dustries. You, O Lord, our ever-present inspira- We are joined by what we call the The National Federation of Inde- tion, rock, and redeemer. mishpucha up in the gallery this morn- pendent Business, NFIB, America’s And let us say, Amen. ing, and we welcome them all today. largest association of small businesses, Over his time in Woodbridge, Rabbi f has estimated ObamaCare will destroy Levenson has been dedicated to pro- 1.6 million jobs. THE JOURNAL moting social justice and spiritual In order for our Nation to recover, The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam- growth throughout Connecticut, and he ObamaCare must be repealed, and the ined the Journal of the last day’s pro- has worked to foster a strong sense of government and Congress must pass ceedings and announces to the House Jewish identity, a joyful and inspiring legislation that encourages job cre- his approval thereof. congregation, and innovative edu- ation through private sector job Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- cational opportunities throughout the growth. nal stands approved. synagogue. In conclusion, God bless our troops, Mr. MILLER of North Carolina. Mr. Rabbi Levenson personally teaches and we will never forget September the Speaker, pursuant to clause 1, rule I, I preschool classes and meets with and 11th in the global war on terrorism. works with Woodbridge teenagers, in- demand a vote on agreeing to the f Speaker’s approval of the Journal. cluding leading them on trips to Israel. The SPEAKER. The question is on He has also worked extensively with MIDDLE CLASS TAX CUTS the Speaker’s approval of the Journal. Outreach to young families. And he is (Ms. HOCHUL asked and was given The question was taken; and the a dedicated cyclist and triathlete who permission to address the House for 1 Speaker announced that the ayes ap- has taken part in the Israel ride, a minute and to revise and extend her re- peared to have it. yearly ride across the 400 miles from marks.) Mr. MILLER of North Carolina. Mr. Jerusalem to Eliat. Ms. HOCHUL. Madam Speaker, after Speaker, on that I demand the yeas I thank Rabbi Levenson for his com- a week of traveling my district from and nays. mitment to improving our community Lancaster to Warsaw in upstate New The yeas and nays were ordered. and for his profound words this morn- York, I heard one consistent message. The SPEAKER. Pursuant to clause 8, ing. Our constituents, particularly the mid- rule XX, further proceedings on this Rabbi Levenson, we thank you for dle class, want to know their economic question will be postponed. leading us in today’s invocation. situation. They want to know, they’re f f asking this Congress: Are you going to MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE extend the tax cuts that they’ve now PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A message from the Senate by Ms. enjoyed to the tune of $1,500 to $2,500 a The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman Curtis, one of its clerks, announced year? That’s an important answer we from Texas (Mr. SAM JOHNSON) come that the Senate has passed a bill of the should be able to give them this week. forward and lead the House in the following title in which the concur- Instead of looking backwards and re- Pledge of Allegiance. rence of the House is requested: litigating old battles, why don’t we Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas led the look forward and give them the con- S. 1379. An act to amend title 11, District of fidence they need as they’re making Pledge of Allegiance as follows: Columbia Official Code, to revise certain ad- I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the ministrative authorities of the District of their plans? United States of America, and to the Repub- Columbia courts, and to authorize the Dis- Families all across my district are lic for which it stands, one nation under God, trict of Columbia Public Defender Service to doing what I did as a mother for 15 indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. provide professional liability insurance for years every summer trying to figure

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Maybe you can even squeeze in once again spend valuable legislative Their sacrifice reminds us of the self- enough money to go to a Buffalo Bills time trying to score political points. lessness of those who put their lives at game with your family. What concerns me the most is how risk to protect our lives and property. Let’s give them the certainty they their actions would impact my con- Our thoughts and prayers go out to need now. Let’s work in a bipartisan stituents, folks like Rita Manley, a the entire North Carolina National way, Democrats and Republicans to- senior who lives in Central Falls. Rita Guard community. We are grateful for gether. Let’s enact a permanent middle was recently diagnosed with cancer, their service and for their courage. class tax cut. and if Republicans did succeed in re- f pealing health care reform, millions of f FARM FAMILY RECOGNITION men and women like Rita could be de- THE DOJ IS ON THE WRONG SIDE nied coverage based on preexisting con- (Mr. CRAWFORD asked and was OF JUSTICE AGAIN, PART II ditions. given permission to address the House (Mr. POE of Texas asked and was I urge my colleagues on the other for 1 minute.) given permission to address the House side of the aisle to refrain from start- Mr. CRAWFORD. Madam Speaker, for 1 minute and to revise and extend ing this debate all over again and in- tomorrow the House Ag Committee his remarks.) stead focus their energy and attention will vote on a farm bill that will give Mr. POE of Texas. Madam Speaker, on getting people back to work by tak- producers across our country the cer- at this moment, Attorney General Eric ing up critical jobs legislation. tainty they need to continue producing Holder is going to deliver a speech at a f the safest, most abundant, and most reliable source of food on the planet. conference in Houston, Texas. OBAMACARE RULING A media advisory issued by the De- As the committee works to produce a partment of Justice said, ‘‘NOTE: All (Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas asked responsible farm bill that works for all media must present government-issued and was given permission to address regions of the country, I would like to photo ID (such as a driver’s license) as the House for 1 minute and to revise recognize Farm Families in my home well as valid media credentials.’’ and extend his remarks.) State. In order to hear him speak, media Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. You In my home State of Arkansas, farm- must present a valid government photo know, last month, the Supreme Court ing is a family business. Young people ID. I assume this is to prevent unau- made its regrettable ruling to uphold begin helping with chores on the farm thorized individuals from being able to the President’s job-killing tax program almost as soon as they can walk. In enter the auditorium. known as ObamaCare. While the High many cases, generations of family I suspect Mr. Holder will rant about Court may have deemed it constitu- farmers work side by side cultivating Texas’ having a voter ID law to vote, tional as a tax, Americans deem it bur- the land. Families take great pride however. You see, Madam Speaker, the densome and unaffordable. working together and continuing a tra- Justice Department is also in court ObamaCare boasts $500 billion in tax dition of hard work. today suing Texas, claiming that the hikes, 150 new Federal bureaucracies, Agriculture is the backbone of Ar- Texas voter ID law disenfranchises peo- and $1.76 trillion added to the growing kansas’ rural economy, and each year ple. It seems to me the law would only national debt, not to mention the mas- the Arkansas Farm Bureau recognizes disenfranchise fraudulent voters. sive amounts of red tape and legalese families across Arkansas for their con- Never mind the Supreme Court has that get in the way of patients and tributions to our State. I congratulate already upheld voter ID laws. Madam their doctors. all the county Farm Family winners Speaker, the DOJ just ignores Supreme Before we know it, going to the doc- across Arkansas on this achievement. Court decisions it doesn’t like and con- tor will feel more like a trip to the All Arkansans take great pride in our tinues its war against Texas. DMV, the Department of Motor Vehi- State’s Farm Families that were recog- Holder is inconsistent. He believes in cles. Our Tax-and-Spender-in-Chief nized this year. security and photo IDs for people when needs to stop throwing more hard- Congratulations once again to all the he speaks, but rejects ballot security earned tax dollars at a broken health county Farm Families recognized by and IDs for people when they vote. care system and start working with the Arkansas Farm Bureau. I applaud Security is important. Security pre- Congress to implement commonsense them for their commitment to agri- vents unauthorized individuals from reforms. culture and hope for their ongoing suc- entering an auditorium or voting who We can make coverage more acces- cess. shouldn’t enter the auditorium or sible, more affordable, and give Ameri- f cans the freedom to choose their health shouldn’t vote. But the DOJ doesn’t SNAP CUTS care about being hypocritical. care plan. Our first step is to repeal The DOJ, Madam Speaker, is once ObamaCare this week. (Mr. BACA asked and was given per- again on the wrong side of justice. f mission to address the House for 1 And that’s just the way it is. minute.) HONORING HEROES OF NORTH Mr. BACA. Madam Speaker, tomor- f CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD’S row the House Agriculture Committee 145TH AIRLIFT WING b 1210 will mark up the farm bill that will (Mr. MILLER of North Carolina devastate many of our children, sen- HEALTH CARE REPEAL asked and was given permission to ad- iors, and veterans. This misguided bill (Mr. CICILLINE asked and was given dress the House for 1 minute.) will cut $16 billion from the SNAP pro- permission to address the House for 1 Mr. MILLER of North Carolina. gram, a program that puts food on the minute.) Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor table for over 46 million Americans. Mr. CICILLINE. Madam Speaker, last the lives of four North Carolinians: This debate isn’t just about the num- week I visited with seniors who live at Lieutenant Colonel Paul K. Mikeal of bers; there is a human cost. If these Wilfred Manor in Central Falls, Rhode Mooresville, Major Joseph M. McCor- cuts are allowed to stand, 2 to 3 million Island. They asked me to deliver a mes- mack of Belmont, Major Ryan S. David low-income individuals will lose SNAP sage when I returned to Washington: of Boone, and Senior Master Sergeant eligibility, and 280,000 children will The time for fighting over health care Robert S. Cannon of Charlotte. lose access to free school meals. These

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SNAP, including 2 million children. In family threatened with losing their You need to know what it means to be my district, they suffer from the fourth coverage because of rising costs. hungry. highest rate of food insecurity in the If we need to tweak the law, let’s We simply cannot cut $16 billion in Nation. work together to fix it, but let’s not re- critical SNAP benefits. Food stamps It is a moral responsibility that we peal it. I think that would be bad for not only feed hungry children, seniors, protect the SNAP program. We must our health. and veterans, but also promote real growth and create jobs. It makes no pass a responsible farm bill that in- f cludes no nutritional cuts. economic sense and no moral sense to b 1220 cut $16 billion from the food stamp pro- f gram. IN RECOGNITION OF THE VOICES HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE We should reject these heartless cuts OF LEE OF ARMY MAJOR PAUL C. VOELKE on the poor and get back to creating (Mr. FLEISCHMANN asked and was (Ms. HAYWORTH asked and was the jobs and opportunities for every- given permission to address the House given permission to address the House one. People would rather have a job in- for 1 minute.) for 1 minute and to revise and extend stead of food stamps to feed their fam- ily, but until Republicans support ef- Mr. FLEISCHMANN. Madam Speak- her remarks.) forts to create jobs, we have a moral er, I rise today in recognition of the Ms. HAYWORTH. Madam Speaker, I responsibility and a duty to make sure Voices of Lee for their outstanding per- rise this morning to honor the life and that at least people eat. formance and representation of Lee service of Army Major Paul C. Voelke. Major Voelke died on June 22, 2012, in It’s hard to believe, in 2012, we are University. Lee University is located in debating feeding people. my current district within Bradley Balkh province, Afghanistan, sup- County, Tennessee, and presently has a porting Operation Enduring Freedom. f little over 4,400 students enrolled in This was his second deployment to Af- CONDEMNING THE GOVERNMENT their undergraduate program. ghanistan, and had also served two OF IRAN FOR ITS PERSECUTION Under the direction of Mr. Danny tours in Iraq. OF PASTOR YOUCEF Murray, Voices of Lee has grown into a Major Voelke was in the Army for 14 NADHARKANI nationally recognized singing group, years and during that time he was (Mr. PITTS asked and was given per- having released seven music albums awarded a Bronze Star, which is given mission to address the House for 1 and several DVDs since their debut in for bravery or meritorious acts or serv- minute and to revise and extend his re- September of 1994. The group performs ice, and a Purple Heart, given for inju- marks.) a cappella around the country, and ries received in combat. Mr. PITTS. Madam Speaker, a few their current schedule includes loca- I was privileged last Friday to join weeks ago, the Senate Foreign Rela- tions in North Carolina, Indiana, Flor- the major’s family, friends, colleagues, tions Committee passed a resolution ida, and many other States. and neighbors at the funeral service. It condemning the government of Iran for The energy and feeling placed in each was held on the grounds of his alma its continued persecution of Pastor and every song is a talent that deserves mater, the United States Military Youcef Nadharkani. praise, as this talent is not easily Academy at West Point. Major Voelke Pastor Youcef sits in prison for the learned. I believe that anyone who lis- was a native of the Hudson Valley, and crime of practicing his faith and wish- tens to them cannot hear the music he spent his career in service to our ing to raise his two young boys in that without being moved. Nation, and he died defending its free- faith. His crime was to go to his sons’ Each student who receives the oppor- doms. school and ask that they not be sub- tunity and honor of participating in His wife, Traci, movingly described jected to Islamic indoctrination. For the Voices of Lee is put through gruel- his perseverance and dedication, and I that, he was taken directly to a tri- ing training and given demanding know that Major Voelke’s life will con- bunal and sentenced to death by hang- work. However, the results of their tinue to inspire all of those who knew ing. Despite years of imprisonment, his labor are not in vain, and I am pleased him and served with him. faith has held up under intense interro- to take this opportunity to commend f gation and torture. And now the gov- them for such dedication. NO CUTS TO FOOD STAMPS IN THE ernment has extended its campaign of f FARM BILL terror to Pastor Youcef’s lawyer. DON’T REPEAL AFFORDABLE (Ms. LEE of California asked and was Muhammed Ali Dadkhah has been dis- barred and sentenced to 9 years impris- CARE ACT given permission to address the House onment for representing the pastor. (Ms. HAHN asked and was given per- for 1 minute.) He’s been pressured to confess to mission to address the House for 1 Ms. LEE of California. Madam crimes he did not commit. minute.) Speaker, as the founder and cochair of The government of Iran has no re- Ms. HAHN. Madam Speaker, I think the Out of Poverty Caucus, this morn- spect for human rights, or even for it’s worthwhile to remember why Con- ing many of us stood with advocates their own written laws. I’m glad to see gress passed health care reform in the and faith leaders to say in one voice: my Senate colleagues stand up for Pas- first place. It’s because our system was no cuts to food stamps in the farm bill. tor Youcef. The world needs to know broken; it wasn’t working. Food stamps provided that critical what is happening here. But just this morning, Speaker BOEH- bridge over troubled waters for me and I urge the government of Iran to re- NER said that we needed to repeal the my family when I was a young mother, turn this father to his wife and his two Affordable Care Act because we didn’t and I thank our government and the sons. need it because we had the best health American people for this safety net. f care system the world has ever seen. The American people were there for me Well, I don’t think that was true for 17 and my family when we needed it most. SUPPORTING CATHOLIC SISTERS million children who were being denied We need to be there for people who (Mrs. CAPPS asked and was given health insurance for preexisting condi- need it most now. permission to address the House for 1

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Let’s repeal this act, Catholic Sisters for their tremendous nity, I wish her the happiest of birth- let’s give relief to small businesses, and contributions to our country. days and hope for many, many more. let’s get our economy going again. Catholic Sisters have long been re- f f sponsible for providing care to the neediest, most marginalized people in EXPEDITING TRAFFIC AT THE LET’S NOT PLAY POLITICS WITH our society. Whether they’re feeding PEACE BRIDGE THE PATIENT PROTECTION AF- the hungry, clothing the poor, edu- (Mr. HIGGINS asked and was given FORDABLE CARE ACT cating our students, healing the sick, permission to address the House for 1 (Ms. HANABUSA asked and was or fighting for a cleaner environment, minute.) given permission to address the House the Catholic Sisters have touched mil- Mr. HIGGINS. Madam Speaker, the for 1 minute.) lions of lives across the country and Peace Bridge is the second-busiest Ms. HANABUSA. Madam Speaker, on around the world. crossing at the U.S.-Canada border. Ex- June 28 the United States Supreme Madam Speaker, Catholic hospitals pediting traffic at the bridge is essen- Court ruled that the Patient Protec- call themselves dignity hospitals in my tial to the economic future of western tion and Affordable Care Act was con- district, and they play a key role in New York. stitutional. It is now the law of the providing health services, and those in- The historic Beyond the Border land, thanks in most part to Repub- stitutions all rely on the tireless sup- agreement between the United States lican-appointed Chief Justice Roberts. port of Catholic Sisters. and Canada raises the possibility of Tomorrow, this House is expected to I want to pay special tribute to one pre-inspecting much of the U.S.-bound vote on the repeal of the Affordable of them, my constituent, Sister Janet cargo traffic on the Canadian side of Care Act. Vote again—remember H.R. 2 Corcoran, a member of the Sisters of the border crossing. I have repeatedly on January 19 and now H.R. 6079. It is, St. Francis who works at Marian Med- advocated that the Department of unfortunately, expected that, due to ical Center in Santa Maria, California. Homeland Security initiate a pilot pro- the Republican vote, that it will be re- She’s a pillar of our community, tire- gram for commercial pre-inspection at pealed again. lessly advocating everywhere she goes the Peace Bridge. Last week, New York How sad, Madam Speaker. How can on behalf of better health care, edu- Governor Andrew Cuomo added his you face the seniors, the students, the cation, social justice, peace, and envi- strong support for this proposal. women and children and small busi- ronmental protection. What Governor Cuomo understands, nesses with this level of uncertainty by Reinforced by a deep faith in God, Madam Speaker, is that the pre-inspec- trying to repeal it again? They are the she and other Catholic Sisters on the tion at the Peace Bridge would go a primary beneficiaries. Central Coast, and throughout the long way toward improving congestion Can you explain why? Can you espe- country demonstrate an unwavering at the bridge and, thereby, further in- cially explain how this is going to add commitment to the common good day tegrating the western New York econ- to the deficit? The CBO says so. $100 in and day out. We have much to thank omy with that of southern Ontario. billion in 10 years, and $1 trillion in 20 them for, and I urge my colleagues to The success of the western New York years. join me in supporting this important economy is undoubtedly tied to pre- Madam Speaker, let’s not play poli- resolution. dictable, reliable access into and out of tics with one of the most important f Canada. Let’s take the steps necessary pieces of legislation that we have to open up this bottleneck. RECOGNIZING THE 103RD passed. f BIRTHDAY OF CLEONE HODGES f BIPARTISAN HEALTH CARE (Ms. FOXX asked and was given per- b 1230 mission to address the House for 1 REFORM minute and to revise and extend her re- (Mr. YODER asked and was given REPEALING HEALTH CARE RE- marks.) permission to address the House for 1 FORMS WITH REPUBLICAN Ms. FOXX. Madam Speaker, I rise minute and to revise and extend his re- DEATH PANELS today to recognize Ms. Cleone Hodges marks.) (Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia asked of Boone on the occasion of her 103rd Mr. YODER. Madam Speaker, like and was given permission to address birthday. many of my colleagues, my top pri- the House for 1 minute and to revise A teaching position in Appalachian ority continues to be job creation in and extend his remarks.) State University’s Health Sciences de- our country. That’s why I was so heart- Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam partment brought Ms. Hodges to Boone broken with the recent health care de- Speaker, I have 1 minute, so I’ll have in 1938. Immediately, she was active in cision by the United States Supreme to go fast. Here are the top 10 reforms our community, serving 23 years as Court. No matter what we think about the Republicans want to repeal with secretary for the parks department, the impact this law will have on the their death panels tomorrow: teaching Sunday school at the First prevalence of health care in our coun- Discounts on prescription drugs, sav- Baptist Church, and becoming active in try, it is not good for small businesses, ing seniors $600 a year; parents offering community garden clubs. and it is devastating for job creation. health care coverage to their children A scholarship in her name exists to This law creates massive amounts of up to age 26; lower premiums as a re- support the work of students in her uncertainty, raises taxes and huge ad- sult of the health care exchanges; pro- former department. ministrative burdens, and places sig- tections from bankruptcy in the event Ms. Hodges’ natural athletic talent nificant new mandates on entre- of a catastrophic illness; free preventa- helped her take the golf world by storm preneurs and small businesses. Not a tive screening and wellness visits every following retirement. On top of numer- recipe for economic recovery. year; reforms strengthening Medicare ous regional wins, Hodges won three That’s why I stand today in support Advantage, resulting in a 7 percent gold and two silver medals in national of a repeal of this massive burden on drop in premiums for the first time senior golf competitions. She scored our economy. We need health care re- ever and a 10 percent increase in enroll- the third of her career holes in one at form in this country, no doubt, and I ment; $151 in average rebates this year the age of 93. stand ready to work with Members of alone from insurance companies to

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The National Andrews Grijalva Pallone their employees; and, finally, guaran- Congress of American Indians re- Barber Hahn Peters teed medical coverage even if you, in sponded by stating: Bass (CA) Hanabusa Pingree (ME) America, discover you have a pre- Bishop (GA) Hastings (FL) Reyes This is an important step for health care in Brady (PA) Higgins existing condition. Indian Country. The permanence of the In- Richmond Braley (IA) Hinchey Roybal-Allard Ladies and gentlemen, let us not re- dian Health Care Improvement Act has been Brown (FL) Honda Rush peal these reforms with Republican affirmed. Capps Israel Sa´ nchez, Linda Carson (IN) Johnson (GA) death panels. T. The Affordable Care Act permanently Chu Johnson, E. B. Sanchez, Loretta f authorizes the daily health care deliv- Clarke (NY) Kaptur ery to nearly 2 million American Indi- Clay Keating Sarbanes GOP REPEAL OF THE Schakowsky ans and Alaska Natives who are in crit- Cleaver Kildee AFFORDABLE CARE ACT Crowley Kucinich Schiff ical need of improved health care and Schwartz (Mr. YARMUTH asked and was given Cuellar Lee (CA) services to their communities. There Cummings Lowey Sewell permission to address the House for 1 will be critical updates and moderniza- Davis (CA) Maloney Slaughter minute.) tions, expanded cancer screenings, Davis (IL) Matsui Stark Mr. YARMUTH. Madam Speaker, DeLauro McDermott Thompson (MS) long-term care, hospice care, and care today the House will consider a repeal Dicks McGovern Tonko for the elderly and the disabled. Edwards McNerney Van Hollen of the Affordable Care Act for the 31st The passage of health care reform Ellison Meeks Waxman time. We will spend at least 6 hours de- Engel Moore represented a 14-year struggle by tribal Welch bating this, but not 1 minute consid- Farr Nadler Wilson (FL) leaders to make permanent a legisla- ering a Republican replacement. That’s Filner Olver Woolsey Fudge Owens because there isn’t one. tive commitment by the Federal Gov- The American people are now experi- ernment that had not been upheld. It is NAYS—318 encing the benefits of the law: allowing wrong for the Republicans to take this Ackerman Conyers Harris young people to stay on their parents’ promise away from Indian Country and Adams Cooper Hartzler policies until the young people are 26; from the first Americans of this coun- Alexander Costello Hastings (WA) try. Americans want a jobs plan, not Amash Courtney Hayworth requiring insurance companies to cover Amodei Cravaack Heck children regardless of preexisting con- their health care taken away. Austria Crawford Heinrich ditions. The Republican leadership had f Baca Crenshaw Hensarling Bachmann Critz Herger the choice to include those provisions POLITICAL THEATER AT ITS Bachus Culberson Herrera Beutler and others in this bill. Yet, once again, WORST Baldwin Davis (KY) Himes they are choosing to deny care to mil- Barletta DeFazio Hinojosa lions of Americans instead. (Mr. ELLISON asked and was given Barrow DeGette Hochul permission to address the House for 1 Bartlett Denham Holden With this bill, the Republicans are Barton (TX) Dent Holt choosing to cut young people off of minute.) Bass (NH) DesJarlais Hoyer their parents’ coverage. They are Mr. ELLISON. Madam Speaker, we Benishek Diaz-Balart Huelskamp choosing to end the guaranteed cov- could spend 5 hours today and tomor- Berg Doggett Huizenga (MI) row talking about jobs, and we could Berkley Dold Hultgren erage for children with juvenile diabe- Berman Donnelly (IN) Hunter tes, autism, asthma, and other ill- consider a jobs plan that the President Biggert Doyle Hurt nesses. They are choosing to raise pre- offered before this very body; but we Bilbray Dreier Issa won’t because we have to go repeal Bilirakis Duffy Jackson Lee scription drug costs for seniors, and Bishop (NY) Duncan (SC) (TX) they are choosing to allow insurance health care again for the 31st time. Bishop (UT) Duncan (TN) Jenkins companies to charge women more for You would have thought the 17th time Black Ellmers Johnson (OH) the same policies as men. would be good or maybe the ninth time Blackburn Emerson Johnson, Sam or the 29th time. With the 31st time, Blumenauer Eshoo Jones Madam Speaker, I invite any Repub- Bonamici Farenthold Jordan lican in this body to come to the floor it’s like they’re going for a record or Bono Mack Fincher Kelly and to explain to my constituents and something. Of course, the Senate is not Boren Fitzpatrick Kind going to take this up. Boswell Flake King (IA) theirs why they’ve made the choice to Boustany Fleischmann King (NY) repeal all of these patient protections This is political theater at its worst Brady (TX) Fleming Kingston while offering the American people because Americans are out of work, Brooks Forbes Kinzinger (IL) nothing in return. and this body isn’t doing anything Broun (GA) Fortenberry Kline about it. Everyone here knows that the Buchanan Foxx Labrador f Bucshon Franks (AZ) Lamborn President can’t just whip up a jobs bill Buerkle Frelinghuysen Lance INDIAN HEALTH CARE out of thin air. Congress has to pass it, Burgess Gallegly Landry (Mr. GRIJALVA asked and was given but Congress won’t pass it because Burton (IN) Garamendi Langevin Butterfield Gardner Lankford permission to address the House for 1 they’re busy doing political stunts— Calvert Garrett Larsen (WA) minute and to revise and extend his re- and that is a shame. Camp Gerlach Latham marks.) f Campbell Gibbs LaTourette Mr. GRIJALVA. Madam Speaker, the Canseco Gibson Latta MOTION TO ADJOURN Cantor Gingrey (GA) Levin middle class and men and women look- Cardoza Gohmert Lewis (CA) ing for work in this country are ask- Mr. ELLISON. Madam Speaker, I Carnahan Gonzalez Lewis (GA) ing: Where are the jobs? move that the House do now adjourn. Carney Goodlatte Lipinski The Republican majority in the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Carter Gowdy LoBiondo Cassidy Granger Loebsack House will be responding, once again, question is on the motion to adjourn. Chabot Graves (GA) Lofgren, Zoe by voting to take away health coverage The question was taken; and the Chaffetz Graves (MO) Long to struggling Americans. For instance, Speaker pro tempore announced that Cicilline Green, Al Lucas Clarke (MI) Griffin (AR) Luetkemeyer instead of bringing a jobs bill or a fair the noes appeared to have it. Clyburn Griffith (VA) Luja´ n taxation bill up to the floor, we will be Mr. ELLISON. Madam Speaker, on Coble Grimm Lummis taking away health care from a very that I demand the yeas and nays. Coffman (CO) Guinta Lungren, Daniel significant and important group of The yeas and nays were ordered. Cohen Guthrie E. Cole Hall Lynch Americans—the first Americans—the The vote was taken by electronic de- Conaway Hanna Mack American Indians. vice, and there were—yeas 75, nays 318, Connolly (VA) Harper Manzullo

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Marchant Posey Smith (NE) PERSONAL EXPLANATION There was no objection. Marino Price (GA) Smith (NJ) Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois. Madam Speaker, Mr. SESSIONS. House Resolution 724 Markey Price (NC) Smith (TX) Matheson Quayle Smith (WA) on Tuesday, July 10, 2012, my scheduled provides a closed rule for consideration McCarthy (CA) Quigley Southerland flight from Champaign, Illinois, to Washington of H.R. 6079. McCarthy (NY) Rahall Speier was delayed well over an hour. As a result, I Madam Speaker, today I rise in sup- McCaul Rangel Stearns left immediately for another flight out of Indian- port of this rule and the underlying McClintock Reed Stivers McCollum Rehberg bill. H.R. 6079, the Repeal of Obamacare Stutzman apolis to Washington, As a result, I was un- McHenry Reichert Act of 2012, was introduced by the Re- Sutton able to cast my vote for rollcall No. 455. Had McKeon Renacci Terry I been present I would have voted ‘‘present.’’ publican majority leader, ERIC CANTOR, McKinley Richardson the gentleman from Virginia. The bill McMorris Rigell Thompson (CA) f Rodgers Rivera Thompson (PA) text has been online since last Thurs- Meehan Roby Thornberry PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION day, giving Members more than the Mica Roe (TN) Tiberi OF H.R. 6079, REPEAL OF mandatory 3 days to read and to under- Michaud Rogers (AL) Tierney OBAMACARE ACT Miller (FL) Rogers (KY) Tipton stand the language. Miller (MI) Rogers (MI) Tsongas Mr. SESSIONS. Madam Speaker, by Madam Speaker, on June 28, just 12 Miller, Gary Rohrabacher Turner (NY) direction of the Committee on Rules, I days ago, the United States Supreme Moran Rokita Upton call up House Resolution 724 and ask Court upheld the individual mandate Mulvaney Rooney Vela´ zquez provisions contained in ObamaCare, Murphy (CT) Ros-Lehtinen Visclosky for its immediate consideration. Murphy (PA) Roskam Walberg The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- thereby forcing every American to pur- Myrick Ross (AR) Walden lows: chase health insurance. While I may Napolitano Ross (FL) Walsh (IL) disagree with how they ruled, I respect Neal Royce H. RES. 724 Walz (MN) their decision and there is nothing we Neugebauer Runyan Wasserman Resolved, That upon adoption of this res- Noem Ruppersberger Schultz can do to change that. ObamaCare is Nugent Ryan (OH) olution it shall be in order to consider in the Waters House the bill (H.R. 6079) to repeal the Pa- now the official law of the land. Nunes Ryan (WI) Watt However, there is something this Nunnelee Scalise tient Protection and Affordable Care Act and Webster Olson Schilling health care-related provisions in the Health body can do to reverse the course and West Palazzo Schmidt to prevent the job-destroying aspects Westmoreland Care and Education Reconciliation Act of Pastor (AZ) Schrader Whitfield 2010. All points of order against consider- of this bill from taking effect: a com- Paul Schweikert ation of the bill are waived. The bill shall be plete repeal of the bill that the Presi- Paulsen Scott (SC) Wilson (SC) Pearce Scott (VA) Wittman considered as read. All points of order dent asked this Congress to pass under Perlmutter Scott, Austin Wolf against provisions in the bill are waived. The Speaker PELOSI—and they did. We need Peterson Scott, David Womack previous question shall be considered as or- to repeal ObamaCare today. In 2010, Re- Woodall Petri Sensenbrenner dered on the bill and any amendment thereto publicans were elected all across this Pitts Serrano Yarmuth to final passage without intervening motion Platts Sessions Yoder except: (1) five hours of debate, with 30 min- country because Americans understood Poe (TX) Sherman Young (AK) utes equally divided and controlled by the the need to stop the tax-and-spend poli- Polis Shuster Young (FL) cies of the other party. H.R. 6079 will Pompeo Simpson Young (IN) Majority Leader and Minority Leader or their respective designees, 60 minutes equal- do exactly that. ANSWERED ‘‘PRESENT’’—1 ly divided and controlled by the chair and Last night in the Rules Committee, Ribble ranking minority member of the Committee my colleague and friend, the gen- NOT VOTING—37 on Education and the Workforce, 60 minutes tleman from New Jersey (Mr. AN- equally divided and controlled by the chair Aderholt Flores Pascrell DREWS), urged us to ‘‘dispassionately and ranking minority member of the Com- examine the facts.’’ I agree with just Akin Frank (MA) Pelosi mittee on Energy and Commerce, 60 minutes Altmire Gosar Pence that sentiment and would like to take equally divided and controlled by the chair Becerra Green, Gene Rothman (NJ) a moment to do just that. Bonner Gutierrez Schock and ranking minority member of the Com- Capito Hirono mittee on Ways and Means, 30 minutes Earlier this year, the Centers for Shimkus Medicare and Medicaid Services, CMS, Capuano Jackson (IL) Shuler equally divided and controlled by the chair Castor (FL) Johnson (IL) Sires and ranking minority member of the Com- reported that health insurance pre- Chandler Kissell Sullivan mittee on the Budget, 30 minutes equally di- miums are expected to rise by over 44 Costa Larson (CT) Towns vided and controlled by the chair and rank- Deutch McIntyre percent over the next 9 years as a re- Turner (OH) Dingell Miller (NC) ing minority member of the Committee on sult of ObamaCare. And since Fattah Miller, George the Judiciary, and 30 minutes equally di- ObamaCare was signed into law, there vided and controlled by the chair and rank- has been a steady decline in the num- b 1259 ing minority member of the Committee on ber of Americans on private health in- Messrs. NEUGEBAUER, GINGREY of Small Business; and (2) one motion to recom- mit. surance. Georgia, LEVIN, PERLMUTTER, Ms. A report from the McKinsey Group RICHARDSON and Mr. BUTTERFIELD The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- found that more than 50 percent of em- changed their vote from ‘‘yea’’ to tleman from Texas is recognized for 1 ployers with a high awareness of the ‘‘nay.’’ hour. law say that they will stop offering Messrs. VAN HOLLEN, CLEAVER, Mr. SESSIONS. For the purpose of health insurance, confirming what Re- CROWLEY, and RUSH changed their debate only, I yield the customary 30 publicans have been saying for 3 years, vote from ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ minutes to my friend, the gentlewoman So the motion to adjourn was re- and that is, that ObamaCare is de- from Fairport, New York, and the signed to force employers to drop cov- jected. ranking member of the Committee on The result of the vote was announced erage in an attempt to get Americans Rules, Ms. SLAUGHTER, pending which I to enter the new health care ex- as above recorded. yield myself such time as I may con- Stated against: changes. sume. During consideration of this res- Mr. AKIN. Madam Speaker, on rollcall No. A Kaiser Family Foundation report olution, all time yielded is for the pur- 455 I was delayed and unable to vote. Had I found that health insurance premiums pose of debate only. been present I would have voted ‘‘nay.’’ have increased by 9 percent, or $1,200, Mr. TURNER of Ohio. Madam Speaker, on GENERAL LEAVE for the average American family fol- July 10, 2012, I was unable to vote on rollcall Mr. SESSIONS. Madam Speaker, I lowing passage of the President’s vote 455. Had I been present I would have ask unanimous consent that all Mem- health care bill. voted ‘‘nay’’ on the motion to adjourn. bers have 5 legislative days to revise According to the 2010 Medicare Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Madam and extend their remarks. Trustees Report, as a direct result of Speaker, on rollcall No. 455, the motion to ad- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ObamaCare, more than 90 percent of journ, had I been present, I would have voted objection to the request of the gen- seniors will lose the retiree prescrip- ‘‘nay.’’ tleman from Texas? tion drug coverage they have and will

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The 2011 survey includes explained that physicians ‘‘could find year, McKinsey found that 30% said they new questions on the percentage of firms it difficult to remain profitable and would ‘‘definitely or probably’’ stop offering with grandfathered health plans, changes in might end their participation in the employer coverage in the years after 2014. benefits for preventive care, enrollment of program, which possibly could jeop- That figure increased to more than 50% adult children due to the new health reform ardize access to care for beneficiaries.’’ among employers with a high awareness of law, and the use of stoploss coverage by According to the President’s own the overhaul law. firms with self-funded plans. budget, the cost of ObamaCare sub- Behind the expected shift is the fact that HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS AND WORKER sidies have jumped $111 billion in just 1 the law will give Americans new insurance CONTRIBUTIONS year. Earlier this year, during a Ways options outside the workplace, and carriers The average annual premiums for em- will no longer be allowed to deny people cov- and Means Committee hearing on Feb- ployer-sponsored health insurance in 2011 are erage because they have been sick. McKinsey $5,429 for single coverage and $15,073 for fam- ruary 28, 2012, when asked why this found that reduced the moral obligation em- ily coverage. Compared to 2010, premiums for happened, Health and Human Services ployers may feel to provide coverage. single coverage are 8% higher and premiums Secretary Sebelius said, ‘‘I really don’t The Obama administration says it is work- for family coverage are 9% higher. The 9% know.’’ ing to encourage employers to retain cov- growth rate in family premiums for 2011 is Finally, earlier this year, the non- erage. An administration official, Nick significantly higher than the 3% growth rate partisan Congressional Budget Office Papas, described the McKinsey report as an in 2010. Since 2001, average premiums for adjusted their long-term outlook of the outlier amid other research suggesting that family coverage have increased 113%. Aver- employers overwhelmingly would keep cov- age premiums for family coverage are lower impact of ObamaCare on our national erage. for workers in small firms (3–199 workers) debt. The revised figures show ‘‘History has shown that reform motivates than for workers in large firms (200 or more ObamaCare will cost taxpayers $1.8 more businesses to offer insurance,’’ he said. workers) ($14,098 vs. $15,520). Average pre- trillion—twice as much as the Presi- ‘‘When Massachusetts enacted health reform, miums for high-deductible health plans with dent promised in 2010 when the bill was the number of individuals with employer- a savings option (HDHP/S0s) are lower than passed. sponsored insurance increased.’’ the overall average for all plan types for The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Of- both single and family coverage. These are just a few of the facts that There is significant variation around the I believe should be considered dis- fice, in a March 2010 report, found that by 2019, about six million to seven million peo- average annual premiums as a result of fac- passionately as we debate whether to ple who otherwise would have had access to tors such as benefits, cost sharing, and geo- repeal ObamaCare. If you think that coverage through their job won’t have it graphic cost differences. Nineteen percent of the facts I just listed are what the owing to the new law. That estimate rep- covered workers are in plans with an annual country needs, vote to keep it. How- resents about 4% of the roughly 160 million total premium for family coverage of at ever, if you, like me, find these facts people projected to have employment-based least $18,087 (120% of the average family pre- coverage in 2019. mium), while 21% of covered workers are in unacceptable for our future, then I plans where the family premium is less than urge you to join me in repealing However, the CBO estimated that the over- all number of Americans with coverage will $12,058 (80% of the average premium). ObamaCare so that we can focus on pa- Covered workers contribute on average rise by 32 million because of new subsidies 18% of the premium for single coverage and tient-centered health care solutions and other steps. which do not increase dramatically in- The law contains a disincentive for em- 28% of the premium for family coverage, similar to the percentages they contributed surance premiums, do not restrict ac- ployers to drop coverage. It requires all em- in 2010. Workers in small firms (3–199 work- cess to physicians, and do not mount ployers with more than 50 employees to offer ers) contribute a significantly lower average health benefits to every full-time worker or unsustainable debt onto our children percentage for single coverage compared to pay a penalty of $2,000 per worker, though it and grandchildren, as well as harming workers in larger firms (15% vs. 19%), but a doesn’t apply to the first 30 workers. Health- employers who wish to employ more higher average percentage for family cov- policy experts have questioned whether that erage (36% vs. 25%). As with total premiums, Americans. is high enough to discourage companies from the share of the premium contributed by I urge my colleagues to vote for the health coverage. workers varies considerably around these rule and the underlying bill, and I re- McKinsey found at least 30% of employers averages. For single coverage, 59% of covered serve the balance of my time. would gain economically from dropping cov- workers are in plans that require them to erage even if they completely compensated [From the Wall Street Journal, June 8, 2011.] pay more than 0% but less than or equal to employees through other benefits or higher STUDY SEES CUTS TO HEALTH PLANS 25% of the total premium, and 3% are in (By Janet Adamy) salaries. The study suggests the fallout plans that require more than 50% of the pre- would be minimal, with more than 85% of mium; 16% are in plans that require them to A report by McKinsey & Co. has found that employees remaining in their jobs even if 30% of employers are likely to stop offering make no contribution. For family coverage, their employer stopped coverage. 47% of covered workers are in plans that re- workers health insurance after the bulk of Nearly half the employers said they would the Obama administration’s health overhaul quire them to pay more than 0% but less consider alternatives to their current plan than or equal to 25% of the total premium, takes effect in 2014. after 2014. Besides dropping coverage, those The findings come as a growing number of and 15% are in plans that require more than included weighing a switch to a defined-con- employers are seeking waivers from an early 50% of the premium; only 6% are in plans tribution model of insurance, in effect offer- provision in the overhaul that requires them that require no contribution. ing coverage only to certain employees. to enrich their benefits this year. At the end Looking at the dollar amounts that work- of April, the administration had granted ers contribute, the average annual contribu- [From the Kaiser Family Foundation and tions in 2011 are $921 for single coverage and 1,372 employers, unions and insurance com- Health Research & Educational Trust] panies one-year exemptions from the law’s $4,129 for family coverage. Neither amount is requirement that they not cap annual ben- EMPLOYER HEALTH BENEFITS: 2011 SUMMARY a statistically significant increase over the efit payouts below $750,000 per person a year. OF FINDINGS 2010 values. Workers in small firms (3–199 But the law doesn’t allow for such waivers Employer-sponsored insurance is the lead- workers) have lower average contributions starting in 2014, leaving all those entities— ing source of health insurance, covering for single coverage than workers in larger and other employers whose plans don’t meet about 150 million nonelderly people in Amer- firms ($762 vs, $996), and higher average con- a slate of new requirements—to change their ica. To provide current information about tributions for family coverage ($4,946 vs. offerings or drop coverage. the nature of employer-sponsored health $3,755). Compared to the overall average con- Previous research has suggested the num- benefits, the Kaiser Family Foundation (Kai- tributions, workers in HDHP/S0s have lower ber of employers who opt to drop coverage ser) and the Health Research & Educational average contributions for single coverage altogether in 2014 would be minimal. Trust (HRET) conduct an annual national ($723 vs. $921), while workers in point of serv- But the McKinsey study predicts a more survey of nonfederal private and public em- ice (POS) plans have higher average con- dramatic shift from employer-sponsored ployers with three or more workers. This is tributions for family coverage ($5,333 vs. health plans once the new marketplace takes the thirteenth Kaiser/HRET survey and re- $4,129). effect. Starting in 2014, all but the smallest flects health benefit information for 2011. PLAN ENROLLMENT employers will be required to provide insur- The key findings from the 2011 survey, con- Overall, PPOs are by far the most common ance or pay a fine, while most Americans ducted from January through May 2011, in- plan type, enrolling 55% of covered workers.

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HDHP/SO in 2011, up from 13% of covered more tiers of cost sharing while 17% are in HIGH-DEDUCTIBLE HEALTH PLANS WITH SAVINGS workers in 2010, and 8% in 2009. The enroll- plans that pay 100% of prescription costs OPTION ment distribution varies by firm size, with once the plan deductible is met. Covered HDHP/SOs include (1) health plans with a PPOs and HMOs relatively more popular workers in these plans are also more likely deductible of at least $1,000 for single cov- among large firms (200 or more workers) and to pay coinsurance than workers in other erage and $2,000 for family coverage offered PPOs and HDHP/S0s relatively more popular plan types. with an Health Reimbursement Arrangement in smaller firms. Most workers also face additional cost (HRA), referred to as ‘‘HDHP/HRAs,’’ and (2) EMPLOYEE COST SHARING sharing for a hospital admission or an out- high-deductible health plans that meet the Most covered workers face additional costs patient surgery episode. After any general federal legal requirements to permit an en- when they use health care services. A large annual deductible, 55% of covered workers rollee to establish and contribute to a Health share of workers in PPOs (81%) and POS have coinsurance and 17% have copayment Savings Account (HSA), referred to as ‘‘HSA- plans (69%) have a general annual deductible for hospital admissions. qualified HDHPs.’’ Lower percentages have per day (per diem) for single coverage that must be met before Twenty-three percent of firms offering payments (6%), a separate hospital deduct- all or most services arc reimbursed by the health benefits offer an HDHP/SO, up from ible (3%), or both copayments and coinsur- plan. In contrast, only 29% of workers in 15% in 2010. Firms with 1,000 or more workers ance (9%). The average coinsurance rate for HMOs have a general annual deductible. are more likely to offer an HDHP/SO than hospital admissions is 17%, the average co- Many workers with no general annual de- smaller firms (3–199 workers) (41% vs. 23%). payment is $246 per hospital admission, the ductible still face other types of cost sharing Seventeen percent of covered workers are en- average per diem charge is $246, and the av- when they use covered services. rolled in HDHP/SOs, up from 13% in 2010, and Among workers with a general annual de- erage separate hospital deductible is $627. 8% in 2009. Eight percent of covered workers ductible, the average deductible amount for The cost-sharing provisions for outpatient are enrolled in HDHP/HRAs and 9% are en- single coverage is $675 for workers in PPOs, surgery are similar to those for hospital ad- rolled in an HSA-qualified HDHP. Twenty- $911 for workers in HMOs, $928 for workers in missions, as most covered workers have ei- three percent of covered workers in small POS plans, and $1,908 for workers in HDHP/ ther coinsurance (57%) or copayments (18%). firms (3–199 workers) are enrolled in HDHP/ S0s (which by definition have high For covered workers with cost sharing for SOs, compared to 15% of workers in large deductibles). As in recent years. workers each outpatient surgery episode, the average firms (200 or more workers). with single coverage in small firms (3–199 coinsurance is 17% and the average copay- The distinguishing aspect of these high de- ductible plans is the savings feature avail- workers) have higher deductibles than work- ment is $145. Most plans limit the amount of cost shar- able to employees. Workers enrolled in an ers in large firms (200 or more workers); for ing workers must pay each year, generally HDHP/HRA receive an average annual con- example, the average deductibles for single referred to as an out-of-pocket maximum. tribution from their employer of $861 for sin- coverage in PPOs, the most common plan Eighty-three percent of covered workers gle coverage and $1,539 for family coverage. type, are $1,202 for workers in small firms (3– have an out-of-pocket maximum for single The average HSA annual contribution is $611 199 workers) compared to $505 for workers in coverage, but the limits differ considerably. for single coverage and $1,069 for family cov- larger firms. Overall, 31% of covered workers For example, among covered workers in erage. In contrast to HRAs, not all firms are in a plan with a deductible of at least plans that have an out-of-pocket maximum contribute to HSAs. Sixty percent of em- $1,000 for single coverage, similar to the 27% for single coverage, 38% are in plans with an ployers offering single coverage and 57% of- reported in 2010, but significantly more than annual out-of-pocket maximum of $3,000 or fering family coverage through HSA-quali- the 22% reported in 2009. Covered workers in more, and 14% are in plans with an out-of- fied HDHPs make contributions towards the small firms (3–199 workers) remain more pocket maximum of less than $1,500. Even in HSAs that their workers establish. The aver- likely than covered workers in larger firms plans with a specified out-of-pocket limit, age employer contributions to HSAs in these (50% vs. 22%) to be in plans with deductibles not all spending is counted towards meeting contributing firms are $886 for single cov- of at least $1,000. The majority of workers also have to pay the limit. For example, among workers in erage and $1,559 for family coverage. The average premiums for single coverage a portion of the cost of physician office vis- PPOs with an out-of-pocket maximum, 77% for workers in HSA-qualified HDHPs and its. About three-in-four covered workers pay are in plans that do not count physician of- HDHP/HRAs are lower than the average pre- a copayment (a fixed dollar amount) for of- fice visit copayments, 35% are in plans that miums for workers in plans that are not fice visits with a primary care physician do not count spending for the general annual HDHP/SOs. For family coverage, the average (74%) or a specialist physician (73%), in addi- deductible, and 84% are in plans that do not premium for HSA-qualified HDHPs is lower tion to any general annual deductible a plan count prescription drug spending when deter- than the average family premium for work- may have. Smaller shares of workers pay co- mining if an enrollee has reached the out-of- ers in plans that are not HDHP/SOs. For sin- insurance (a percentage of the covered pocket limit. gle and family coverage, the average worker amount) for primary care office visits (17%) AVAILABILITY OF EMPLOYER-SPONSORED contributions to HSA-qualified HDHPs are or specialty care visits (18%). Most covered COVERAGE also lower than the average worker contribu- workers in HMOs, PPOs, and POS plans face Sixty percent of firms offer health benefits tions to non-HDHP/SO plans. copayments, while covered workers in to their workers in 2011—a significant reduc- HDHP/S0s are more likely to have coinsur- tion from the 69% reported in 2010, but much RETIREE COVERAGE ance requirements or no cost sharing after more in line with the levels for years prior to Twenty-six percent of large firms (200 or the deductible is met. For in-network office 2010. The large increase in 2010 was primarily more workers) offer retiree health benefits visits, covered workers with a copayment driven by a significant (12 percentage points) in 2011, which is the same percentage that of- pay an average of $22 for primary care and increase in offering among firms with 3 to 9 fered retiree health benefits in 2010. The offer $32 for specialty care. For covered workers workers (from 47% in 2009 to 59% in 2010). rate has fallen slowly over time, with signifi- with coinsurance, the average coinsurance is This year, 48% of firms with 3 to 9 employees cantly fewer large employers offering retiree 18% for both primary care and specialty offer health benefits. a level which is more health benefits in 2011 than in 2007 and years care. While the survey collects information consistent with levels from recent years (2010 prior. on only in-network cost sharing, we note excluded). These figures suggest that the 2010 Among large firms (200 or more workers) that out-of-network cost sharing is often results may be an aberration. that offer retiree health benefits, 91% offer higher. Even in firms that offer health benefits, health benefits to early retirees (workers re- Almost all covered workers (98%) have pre- not all workers are covered. Some workers tiring before age 65) and 71% offer health scription drug coverage, and nearly all face are not eligible to enroll as a result of wait- benefits to Medicare-age retirees. cost sharing for their prescriptions. Over ing periods or minimum work-hour rules. HEALTH REFORM three-quarters (77%) of covered workers are Other workers do not enroll in coverage of- While many of the most significant provi- in plans with three or more tiers of cost fered to them because, for example, of the sions of the Patient Protection and Afford- sharing. Copayments are more common than cost of coverage or because they have access able Care Act (ACA) will take effect in 2014, coinsurance for each tier of cost sharing. to coverage through a spouse. Among firms important provisions became effective in Among workers with three- or four-tier that offer coverage, an average of 79% of 2010 and others will take effect over the next plans, the average copayments in these plans workers are eligible for the health benefits few years. The 2011 survey asked employers are $10 for first-tier drugs, $29 for second-tier offered by their employer. Of those eligible. about some of these early provisions. drugs, $49 for third-tier drugs, and $91 for 81% take up their employer’s coverage, re- Grandfathered Health Plans. The ACA ex- fourth-tier drugs. These amounts are not sig- sulting in 65% of workers in offering firms empts ‘‘grandfathered’’ health plans from a

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An employer-sponsored health plan The survey included several questions for CONCLUSION can be grandfathered if it covered a worker both offering and non-offering employers The 2011 survey saw an upturn in premium when the ACA became law (March 23, 2010) about their awareness of the tax credit and growth, as the average premiums for family and if the plan does not make significant whether they considered claiming it. coverage increased 9% between 2010 and 2011, changes that reduce benefits or increase em- Because our survey gathers information on significantly higher than the 3% increase be- ployee costs. Seventy-two percent of firms the total number of full-time and part-time tween 2009 and 2010. The percentage of work- had at least one grandfathered health plan employees in a firm, we cannot calculate the ers in HDHP/SOs continues to rise as em- when they were surveyed (January through number of full-time equivalent employees ployers seek more affordable coverage op- May of 2011). Small firms (3–199 workers) and therefore could not limit survey re- tions and are potentially seeking to shift in- were more likely than larger firms to have a sponses only to firms within the size range creased costs to workers. In 2011, 17% of cov- grandfathered health plan (72% vs. 61%). eligible for the credit. To ensure that we in- ered workers were enrolled in an HDHP/SO, Looking at enrollment, 56% of covered work- cluded employers that may have a number of compared to 13% in 2010 and 8% in 2009. ers were in grandfathered health plans when part-time or temporary employees but could Changes from the new health reform law the survey was conducted. The percentage of still qualify for the tax credit, we directed are beginning to have an impact on the mar- covered workers in grandfathered plans is these questions to employers with fewer ketplace. Significant percentages of firms higher in small firms (3–199 workers) than in than 50 total employees. This approach al- made changes in their preventive care bene- larger firms (63% vs. 53%). lowed us to capture some employers with fits and enrolled adult children in their bene- Firms with plans that were not grand- more than 25 employees who would nonethe- fits plans in response to provisions in the fathered were asked to respond to a list of less be eligible for the tax credit, but this new health reform law. Most employees with potential reasons why each plan is not a also means some employers who are unlikely employment-sponsored insurance are in grandfathered plan. Twenty-eight percent of to be eligible for the tax credit (because they grandfathered plans that are exempt from covered workers are in plans that were not have more than 25 full-time equivalent em- some of the law’s new provisions, but this in effect when the ACA was enacted. Rough- ployees) were asked these questions. may change over time as firms adjust bene- ly similar percentages of workers are in Among firms with fewer than 50 employees fits and cost sharing or change plan design plans where the deductibles (37%), employee that offer coverage, 29% said they have made to incorporate new features. The survey will premium contributions (35%), or plan bene- an attempt to determine if the firm is eligi- continue to monitor employer responses to fits (29%) changed more than was permitted ble for the small employer tax credit. Of the health reform as firms adapt to early provi- for plans to maintain grandfathered status. firms which attempted to determine eligi- sions in the law and as new provisions take The reasons plans were not grandfathered bility, 30% said that they intend to claim the effect. varied by firm size, with workers in small credit for both 2010 and 2011, 21% said they do METHODOLOGY firms (3–199 workers) much more likely than not intend to claim the credit for either The Kaiser Family Foundation/Health Re- workers in large firms to be in a new plan year, 41% are not sure, and small percent- search & Educational Trust 2011 Annual Em- that was not in effect when the ACA was en- ages said they do not know if they will claim ployer Health Benefits Survey (Kaiser/ acted (63% vs. 18%) and generally less likely the credit or they intend to claim it for only HRET) reports findings from a telephone sur- to be affected by plan changes. one of the two years. The vast majority of vey of 2,088 randomly selected public and pri- Preventive Benefits. The ACA requires those saying they do not intend to claim the vate employers with three or more workers. non-grandfathered plans to provide certain tax credit indicated they were not eligible to Researchers at the Health Research & Edu- preventive benefits without cost sharing. receive it. cational Trust, NORC at the University of Firms were asked whether changes were Firms with fewer than 50 workers that do Chicago, and the Kaiser Family Foundation made to their cost sharing for preventive not offer health insurance were asked if they designed and analyzed the survey. National services or the services that were classified were aware of the small business tax credit. Research, LLC conducted the fieldwork be- as preventive because of health reform. One-half (50%) of these firms said they were tween January and May 2011. In 2011 our Twenty-three percent of covered workers are aware of the credit, and of those aware, 15% overall response rate is 47%, which includes in a plan where the employer reported are considering offering coverage as a result firms that offer and do not offer health bene- changing the cost-sharing requirements be- of the credit. fits. Among firms that offer health benefits, cause of health reform. Workers in large OTHER TOPICS the survey’s response rate is 47%. firms (200 or more employees) are more like- Stoploss Coverage. Many firms that have From previous years’ experience, we ly than workers in smaller firms to be in self-funded health plans purchase insurance, learned that firms that decline to partici- such a plan (28% vs. 13%). Thirty-one percent often called ‘‘stoploss’’ coverage, to limit the pate in the study are less likely to offer of covered workers are in a plan where the amount they may have to pay in claims ei- health coverage. Therefore, we asked one employer reported changing the services ther overall, or for any particular plan en- question to all firms with which we made that are considered preventive services be- rollee. Fifty-eight percent of workers in self- phone contact, but the firm declined to par- cause of health reform. funded health plans are enrolled in plans ticipate. The question was, ‘‘Does your com- Coverage for Adult Children to Age 26. The covered by stoploss insurance. Workers in pany offer a health insurance program as a ACA requires firms offering health coverage self-funded plans in small firms (3–199 work- benefit to any of your employees?’’ A total of to extend benefits to children of covered ers) are more likely than workers in self- 3,184 firms responded to this question (in- workers until the child reaches age 26. The funded plans in larger firms to be in a plan cluding 2,088 who responded to the full sur- child does not need to be a legal dependent, with stoploss protection (72% vs. 57%). About vey and 1,096 who responded to this one ques- but until 2014, grandfathered plans do not four in five (81%) workers in self-funded tion). Their responses are included in our es- have to enroll children of employees if those plans that have stoploss protection are in timates of the percentage of firms offering children are offered employer-sponsored plans where the stoploss insurance limits the health coverage. The response rate for this health coverage at their own job. The survey amount the plan spends on each employee. question was 71%. Since firms are selected asked firms whether any adult children who The average per employee claims cost at randomly, it is possible to extrapolate from would not have been eligible for the plan which stoploss insurance begins paying bene- the sample to national, regional, industry, prior to the change in law had enrolled in fits is $78,321 for workers in small firms (3– and firm size estimates using statistical health coverage under this provision. Nine- 199 workers) with self-funded plans, and weights. In calculating weights, we first de- teen percent of small firms (3–199 workers) $208,280 for workers in larger firms with self- termined the basic weight, then applied a and 70% of larger firms enrolled at least one funded plans. nonresponse adjustment, and finally applied adult child under this provision. High-Performance Networks. Some plans a post-stratification adjustment. We used The numbers of children who enroll under offer tiered or high-performance networks, the U.S. Census Bureau’s Statistics of U.S. this provision are closely related to the num- which group providers in the network based Businesses as the basis for the stratification ber of workers in the firm. Smaller firms (3– on quality, cost, and/or efficiency of the care and the post-stratification adjustment for 24 workers) on average enroll two adult chil- they deliver. Plans encourage patients to firms in the private sector, and we used the dren due to the provision, while the largest visit higher performing providers either by Census of Governments as the basis for post- firms (5,000 or more workers) enroll an aver- restricting networks to efficient providers, stratification for firms in the public sector. age of 492 adult children. In total, an esti- or by having different copayments or coin- This year, we modified the method used to mated 2.3 million adult children were en- surance for providers in different tiers in the calculate firm-based weights resulting in rolled in their parent’s employer sponsored network. Twenty percent of firms offering small changes to some current and past re- health plan due to the Affordable Care Act. coverage in 2011 include a high-performance sults. For more information on the change Small Employer Tax Credit. The ACA pro- or tiered provider network in their health consult the Survey Design and Methods sec- vides a temporary tax credit for small em- plan with the largest enrollment. Small tion of the 2011 report. Some exhibits in the

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This in- threshold for significance. not even cover it, this crying about creased efficiency is very good news Medicare in this bill, which really not only for small business owners but 2010 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BOARDS OF strengthens it, is hard to take. all the rest of us who bear the burden TRUSTEES OF THE FEDERAL HOSPITAL INSUR- This is an incredible milestone today, of inefficient care. ANCE AND FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTARY MED- and those of you in the gallery are here In addition, more than 3 million ICAL INSURANCE TRUST FUNDS on a very important day. Over the last young adults are already insured on Each drug plan receives direct subsidies 2 years, over 30 votes have been taken their parents’ health care, and more (calculated as the risk-adjusted plan bid on this health care bill alone. Today is than 5 million seniors have cheaper amount minus the plan premium), prospec- the 31st. They want to defund or dis- prescription drugs simply thanks to tive reinsurance payments, and low-income cost-sharing subsidies from Medicare, as well mantle or do whatever to it. Never in this health care reform, and we have as premiums from the beneficiaries. At the the history of this Congress, and I feel not even started. It is not going to go end of the year, the prospective reinsurance perfectly secure in saying this, has into full effect until 2014, which I de- and low-income cost-subsidy payments are anybody voted this many times on a plore, but nonetheless that’s where we reconciled to match the plan’s actual experi- single issue. Why? Because we don’t are. ence. In addition, if actual experience differs have anything else to do. Despite these benefits for millions of from the plan’s bid beyond specified risk cor- We are here simply killing time be- Americans, the majority wants to take ridors, Medicare shares in the plan’s experi- cause everybody knows the Senate has it all away. Now they talk about repeal ence gain or loss. Expenditures for this voluntary prescrip- already done away with this bill, so we and replace. With what? We’ve had no tion drug benefit, which started on January know it’s never going to become law. plan of replacement. There is no an- 1, 2006, were determined by combining esti- What it’s going to do is, as I said yes- swer to what’s going to happen to the mated Part D enrollment with projections of terday at the Rules Committee, we’re seniors and others who are already ben- per capita spending. Actual Part D spending not trying to make law here, we’re efiting from this plan. They have of- information for 2009 was used as the projec- making political points. And that is a fered no solution of their own; and 537 tion base. shame, because it’s not that the coun- days ago, the majority passed legisla- a. Participation Rates tion requiring this Congress to craft a All individuals enrolled in Medicare Part A try doesn’t need our attention. It isn’t or Part B are eligible to enroll in the vol- as though the unemployment rate isn’t proposal that would keep popular pro- untary prescription drug benefit. so high and that people’s futures are visions of the Affordable Care Act, such (1) Employer-Sponsored Plans not so grim that they are crying out as health care for people with pre- There are several options for employer- for us to get something done, but it has existing conditions. sponsored retiree health plans to benefit been said that this is the least produc- I hope everybody understands that from the Part D program. One option is the tive Congress since the beginning of your health care, as it is written now, retiree drug subsidy (RDS), in which Medi- Congresses, apart from the Continental has a yearly limit and a lifetime limit. care subsidizes qualifying employer-spon- If you exceed the lifetime limit, you sored plans a portion of their qualifying re- Congress. tiree drug expenses (which are determined So here today, no jobs bill has been are not insurable again in the United without regard to plan reimbursement). passed here, and over that time while States. And you can do that very easily About 20 percent of beneficiaries partici- everybody is clamoring for it, we do with, let’s say, a serious head wound or pating in Part D were covered by this sub- the 31st vote on this measure which, other trauma. But we have waited for a sidy in 2009. Effective with 2013 under the Af- again, everybody knows is going no- year for this bill that was promised 537 fordable Care Act, employers will no longer where. So we have just months left in days ago. I really believe, and I don’t be able to deduct retiree health plan costs the 112th Congress, and yet we vote want to be cynical, but I certainly do that are reimbursed by the RDS. In addition, believe, because I must, that no such retiree drug claims in the coverage gap will again on this. We voted at least nine not be eligible for the 50-percent brand-name times on women’s reproductive health, bill will ever come. drug discount, and the 28-percent RDS sub- which shows you what are the real So what’s going to happen if this bill sidy rate will remain constant even though issues here that people care about. passes and the Affordable Care Act is the coverage gap will be closing over time Sadly, we’re not going to be able to repealed? What’s going to happen to for other Part D drug plan participants. As a vote this year, the rest of this term, on the millions of women who will, once result of these changes, RDS program par- creating jobs or rebuilding the infra- again, be charged more money than ticipation is assumed to decline quickly to structure or even ending the war in Af- men for the same health insurance cov- about 2 percent in 2016 and beyond. It is ex- ghanistan, but we vote for the 31st erage? Do you know women pay 40 per- pected that the retirees losing drug coverage through qualifying employer plans will par- time on dismantling historic health cent more? What will happen to the ticipate in other Part D plans. care concerns. millions of seniors who will, once I am sure that while time runs out on again, face the financial threat of the b 1310 this Congress to tackle the major doughnut hole? What’s going to happen Ms. SLAUGHTER. Madam Speaker, I issues that face us, to create jobs and to the thousands of children who will, thank the gentleman for yielding me to rebuild our country, we have failed once again, be denied health insurance the customary 30 minutes and yield to answer the call. I shouldn’t say coverage because they were born with a myself such time as I may consume. ‘‘we’’ because that’s the polite way to preexisting condition? And what will Madam Speaker, I guess I’d better do it on the floor of the House. But ev- happen to the young people on their start by saying that one man’s facts erybody knows who is wasting time. parents’ health care unable to find are another woman’s folly. I want ev- This year, thanks to the Affordable work because Congress is not involved erybody who is listening today to clear Care Act, already more than 360,000 with that—or at least the majority is their minds of what they just heard small businesses are expected to re- not? What will happen to them? and also to remind them that when ceive tax credits that reduce the cost Today’s vote will take away health Medicare and Social Security were also of health care for their employees. And care from women like Nancy before the Congress of the United meanwhile, the new guarantees, one O’Donnell, who is 60 years old and lives States, Republicans didn’t like them that ensures that the insurance compa- in my district in Rochester, New York. either, and almost all of them voted nies will spend 85 percent of the cost on She works four jobs to make ends against it. So to hear people whose health care, of your premium dollar for meet, and not a single one of them of- plan for Medicare is to simply do away the first time in history, 85 cents of fers health care. Her life changed when with it and give vouchers to the Medi- that dollar is going to go to health she was diagnosed with cancer and told

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she would need a mastectomy. With no tage with competitors all around the ida (Mr. NUGENT), the gentleman from insurance to help cover the cost of world. Despite not providing reliable the Rules Committee. major surgery, she faced the very real health care to millions of our citizens, Mr. NUGENT. Madam Speaker, I prospect of suffering with cancer and the cost of health care rises. Prior to want to thank the gentleman from Dal- having no hope of being cured. And if the Affordable Care Act, we were on a las, my Rules Committee colleague, anybody out there believes that you trajectory to soon be bankrupt simply PETE SESSIONS, for yielding me the can be diagnosed with cancer and not through the skyrocketing cost of care. time. Over the past couple of years, I’ve be able to get treatment for it because b 1320 you have no insurance, you’ve got an- met with thousands of people in Flor- other think coming. Since the Presidency of President ida’s Fifth Congressional District, Prior to the Affordable Care Act, Roosevelt—and I’m talking about whether it’s businessmen, people on there would have been no recourse for Teddy here, we’re going way back be- Medicare, veterans, and they all have a woman like Nancy. For years, mil- yond, ahead of Franklin—numerous the same appeal to me: Please, please lions of women and men in America Presidents have tried to provide health repeal ObamaCare. were denied health insurance because care—President Nixon, President Tru- It’s clear the American people know cancer was a ‘‘preexisting condition’’ man, President Clinton—to the mil- what our Democratic leaders still, to or if they had ever had it and they lions of the uninsured to lower the cost this day, don’t want to admit: changed jobs and they had to get new of care. ObamaCare eliminates millions of health care, they probably would not We, each of us, when we talk about American jobs, it cuts hundreds of bil- be able to because they had had cancer. having other people buy health insur- lions of dollars from Medicare, and it Even patients like Nancy who had in- ance if they can afford it, and if they puts in place 21 tax hikes that are surance—and she did not, remember— can’t, we help them, each family is ex- going to cost the American people would face lifetime and yearly limits pected, and has been for some time, more than $800 billion over the next 10 on their health care, meaning that paying what is estimated to be between years. And guess what. It only pays for they would stop providing treatment $1,000 and $1,500 more on your own 6 years of coverage. What a scam. Everybody knows the health care because they didn’t want her high-cost health care to cover for the uncompen- system is broken and reform is needed, disease affliction. sated cost of people who don’t have it. but ObamaCare is not the answer. Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, So why don’t we deal with this in a Madam Speaker, I think a number of these tragic stories are no more. mature and grown-up way? Because my colleagues forget that although the Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, somehow or other we can’t. But the Supreme Court upheld the individual Nancy was able to access health insur- reason could be this: yesterday morn- mandate—because it’s a tax—it did de- ance at a price she could afford. And ing, Politico, one of the newspapers clare parts of the bill unconstitutional. with that health insurance in hand, she that we have here on the Hill, reported The Court explicitly stated the Afford- was able to access treatment and found on the plans of the majority over the next 4 weeks. They had been talking to able Care Act is constitutional in part out that a mastectomy was no longer and unconstitutional in part. And ex- needed. She has now had four clean members of the majority. In part, they wrote: ‘‘House Republicans have pansion, they said, of ObamaCare un- CAT scans and no sign of cancer, and constitutionally forces States to ex- we are all delighted for her. planned a series of hot-button votes over the next 4 weeks to contrast the pand Medicaid. Women like Nancy are the reason I So the vote we take on this rule, H.R. party’s agenda with that of Democrats brought the Affordable Care Act 6097, gives Members of this body two and put President Barack Obama and through the Rules Committee to the things: repeal a law that is in part un- Democratic candidates on the defen- House floor. Women like Nancy are the constitutional, and repeal an $800 bil- sive,’’ as though we are not capable of reason I stood up to those who threw a lion tax increase on the American mid- brick through one of my district office standing up and defending the votes dle class. I have to think that if the windows and who threatened my fam- that we take. ‘‘The main goal is to other side knew that this was a tax in- ily because I wanted to provide afford- boost the party’s prospects on Election crease back when they first imple- able, lifesaving health care to Ameri- Day.’’ mented it, that—you know what?— cans in need. Health care was costing Madam Speaker, the record is clear: they probably would rethink their us 17, going on 18, percent of GDP, and today’s vote is nothing more than a thought on it. we could not afford it unless we wanted show. It is political theater. It puts po- Last night, my colleagues on the to become the one industrial Nation on litical games ahead of the health of the other side said that ObamaCare reduces Earth that was only able to provide Nation’s citizens. the deficit, but it’s also a tax cut. Only health care and do war. So, on behalf of the millions of Amer- in Washington does that work—cre- Surely to goodness, we would like to icans who are already benefiting from ating a new trillion-dollar health care join the community of other nations. affordable care, I urge my colleagues to program means reducing government And in addition to that, we have put change course and reconsider the legis- spending. Only in Washington is $800 the burden on our employers to provide lation before us today. Frankly, we billion in new taxes a cut. These are the health care for their employees should drop it. There’s no point in tak- numbers I know my colleagues on the that none of their competitors from ing this vote at all. Too much needs to other side of the aisle know, and, more overseas or Canada have to put up be done, from creating jobs to invest- importantly, the American people with. This has been really sad and real- ing in schools, rebuilding our broken know it. ly the start of the debate for Clinton highways and bridges. And we have For all these reasons, I’m grateful to health care which came from Lee Ia- only been able, in the United States, to Leader CANTOR for introducing the Re- cocca, who said that the cost of health build one airport from the ground up peal of Obamacare Act, and I’m proud care forced him to put about $2,000 since 1972, in Denver. That tells you to be a cosponsor of this legislation. I more for the cost of each automobile how modernized we are. But we are support the rule, I support the under- he sold. It was unsupportable. But playing politics with health care re- lying legislation, and I encourage all of we’re still at it here. form instead, and health care is al- my colleagues who want real health The United States, as I said, is the ready saving lives. care reform to do the same. only one that does not provide its citi- So I urge my colleagues to oppose to- Ms. SLAUGHTER. Madam Speaker, I zens with safe, secure, and affordable day’s rule, the underlying legislation, am pleased to yield 3 minutes to the health care. They do it much cheaper and I reserve the balance of my time. gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. AN- than we do with much better outcomes. Mr. SESSIONS. Madam Speaker, at DREWS), the ranking member of the Instead, we put the burden back on the this time I’d like to yield 3 minutes to Education and the Workforce Sub- employers. That puts us at a disadvan- the gentleman from Spring Hill, Flor- committee on Health.

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Commerce. Today we could be voting on a bill that The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Ms. MATSUI. I thank the gentlelady would help cities and counties and time of the gentleman has expired. from New York for yielding me time. States around the country rehire police Mr. SESSIONS. Madam Speaker, at Madam Speaker, I rise today in officers and firefighters and teachers this time, I’d like to yield 2 minutes to strong opposition to this rule and the they’ve had to lay off—over 600,000 of the gentleman from San Antonio, underlying legislation. This bill marks them the last few years—but we are Texas (Mr. CANSECO), from the Finan- the 31st time that the Republicans at- not. Today we could be voting on a bill cial Services Committee. tempted to repeal the Affordable Care that would say that, if an American Mr. CANSECO. I thank the gen- Act, even though the Supreme Court of company brings jobs back from over- tleman from Texas for yielding this the United States has ruled it constitu- seas, we’ll cut their taxes and we’ll pay time, and I rise in support of the rule tional. Unfortunately, instead of focusing on for it by eliminating tax giveaways and and the underlying bill to completely job creation, here we are again. The loopholes for companies that outsource repeal ObamaCare. underlying legislation exemplifies the their jobs outside of the United States Though ObamaCare has been found to majority’s continuous drumbeat to and take them overseas, but we’re not be constitutional, it doesn’t mean it is abolish the ACA, fearful that Ameri- voting on that. For the 31st time in the good for our health care nor good for cans may have a chance to fully realize last 18 months, we’re voting on a bill to our economy. ObamaCare is still a gov- repeal the health care law. its tremendous benefits. ernment takeover of health care, put- Instead, the majority has only of- Now, I know there are Americans ting Federal bureaucrats in charge of who feel strongly for and against the fered vague phrases and empty rhet- decisions that should be made by you oric, such as ‘‘patient-centered health health care law, but almost every per- and your doctor by creating 159 dif- son I listen to feels very strongly we care,’’ while repeatedly attempting to ferent boards, bureaucracies, and pro- repeal legislation that will expand ac- should be working together to help cre- grams that will increase Washington’s ate an environment where businesses cess to care for millions of Americans. control over health care, like the Inde- can create jobs for the American peo- Clearly, their idea of ‘‘patient-centered pendent Payment Advisory Board, ple, not voting for the 31st time on es- health care’’ refers only to those pa- which is compromised of 15 unelected sentially a political argument. tients who can afford skyrocketing Now, I do agree with my friend from bureaucrats that will be empowered to health insurance rates and do not have Texas—and I thank him for mentioning decide what treatments Medicare will any preexisting conditions. What is the my name; I respect him very much— and will not cover. point of ‘‘patient-centered health care’’ about the need for facts in this debate. b 1330 when only a small portion of the public can access the care? There is one fact that I think we’ve got ObamaCare also could lead to less ac- to get to right away, which is whether The underlying legislation before us cess to care and lower quality health today would deny my constituents and or not the law that they are trying to care. I recently visited with several repeal for the 31st time increases or de- the American people the consumer pro- physicians last week in my district, tections for which they’ve been asking creases the Federal deficit. and they told me that ObamaCare The Congressional Budget Office, for for years. This legislation would in- could lead to a large exodus of physi- which is our neutral, nonpartisan audi- crease costs to families, small business cians from active practice, leaving tor, said in January 2011—the first time owners, and seniors across the board. It many Americans with health care cov- of the 31 when the other side tried to would allow insurance companies to erage but without health care access. repeal this law—that repeal of the law deny coverage to Americans with pre- ObamaCare also cuts over half a tril- would add $220 billion to the deficit. In existing conditions, drop coverage lion dollars from Medicare to pay for other words, if you write the law off when people get sick, re-institute life- other spending, which could lead physi- the books, the deficit goes up because time limits on coverage, and charge cians to cut back on the number of of the spending restraints and the new people more based merely on gender. revenues that are in the bill. American seniors that they will see, The ACA has already created long- I would want to ask my friend from negatively impacting their care by lasting benefits for many of my con- Texas if he can tell us what the effect leaving seniors with health care cov- stituents, including Paula, who, in of the repeal of this bill—in other erage but without access to care. March of 2010, was diagnosed with words, if this bill passes, what will this Besides being bad for health care, Ewing’s sarcoma, a rare children’s bone bill do to the deficit, according to the ObamaCare is bad for our economy. cancer, and given a 15 percent chance Congressional Budget Office? I’ve visited with numerous small busi- of survival. Initially, she was lucky to I yield to the gentleman from Texas. nesses throughout the 23rd Congres- have health insurance. But at an aver- Mr. SESSIONS. I appreciate the gen- sional District of Texas, and almost age of $60,000 per chemotherapy treat- tleman asking the question. every one of them has told me that the ment, she quickly approached her life- The gentleman also understands that biggest factor keeping them from ex- time benefits cap. These are not bur- the Congressional Budget Office has panding their businesses and hiring dens anyone can or should have to not, as a result of the Supreme Court, more employees is the uncertainty bear. been able to render that decision. about health care costs due to various Because of the ACA, she remained Mr. ANDREWS. Reclaiming my time, taxes and mandates contained in covered and was able to complete her I would then respectfully ask my ObamaCare. full treatment plan. And in the future, friend: Why don’t we wait and see what Given the Supreme Court’s ruling, because of the law, Paula will not have the auditor says the bill will cost be- it’s now up to the people’s elected rep- to fear being denied coverage due to fore we vote on it? My understanding is resentatives in the Congress to provide this preexisting condition. that they’re going to do that probably American families and small busi- It is time that we move forward and by the end of this month. Why don’t we nesses with much-needed relief from focus our efforts on job creation. I urge wait and see what the auditor says it’s the burdens of ObamaCare by repealing my colleagues to vote down this rule going to cost before we vote on this it completely. Only after ObamaCare is and vote against this underlying legis- bill? repealed can we then work to imple- lation.

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We have far league from Texas for acknowledging the Affordable Care Act; 31 times that more kids than Massachusetts has. We me. the House will vote on repeal. What a have a higher percentage of small busi- Madam Speaker, I’m here today to waste of America’s time. ness. Our solution is not their solution. The brilliance of federalism is that join my colleagues and call for the im- Thirty times that we haven’t voted the people who live in the States and mediate repeal of ObamaCare, with its on jobs bills. Thirty times we haven’t the leaders of the States, they care as massive tax increases. focused on extending tax cuts for the much as we do. They also can decide Last month, as we know, the Su- middle class. for themselves as much as we do. The preme Court verified that ObamaCare For the American people in congres- other brilliance of federalism is that is, in fact, a tax, one that has increased sional districts all across the country, States can decide to be wrong if they financial burdens of every American by this is also the 31st time that the Re- want to without impacting the entire over $500 billion, and will go down in publicans have put in jeopardy their Nation. There are some States that history as the most significant expan- access to quality, affordable, and com- may want to have a robust government sion of the Federal Government and its prehensive care. And so 250 million Americans could lose their benefits and involvement and tax themselves to do power. This law has and continues to it. Allow them to do so. There are be bad policy for all Americans and fu- protections with the vote today. It’s a step backward for Marylanders other areas that want to have a less ro- ture generations. bust government and tax themselves The Supreme Court’s decision has like Doug Masiuk, who watched the Af- fordable Care Act because he couldn’t less. Allow them to do it. Only the sent a direct message to Congress and afford to keep paying a third of his in- States have the ability of becoming ef- policymakers that we have to get back come for health care and had started ficient, creating justice and creativity to work to repeal this law and replace using bags of coins to pay for his medi- in their approaches. it with effective, efficient reforms. I cines. The Affordable Care Act saves My State of Utah came up with a leg- have begun circulating a letter that Americans like him $4 billion. islative exchange program that better will be sent to Senator HARRY REID, Families like the Mosbys in my coun- meets the needs of my State, of the de- calling on him to allow for his col- ty, in Prince Georges County, who suf- mographics of my State. It is, in my leagues in the Senate to have an up-or- fered three traumatic health events opinion, still a better way of going, but down vote on the repeal. Every Amer- and fell behind on their mortgage, al- unfortunately, it is stopped by ican needs to know how his senator most lost their home. But the Afford- ObamaCare. That is not what we feels about this as well. able Care Act saves 105 million Ameri- should be doing. Not all great decisions We each have an obligation to vote cans who would reach lifetime limits have to emanate from this particular our conscience and carry out the busi- but for the Affordable Care Act that body. ness of the American people. I am en- the Republicans today want to repeal. Now, the Supreme Court has said this couraging all of my colleagues here in It’s time to get on with it. It’s is a tax. Fine. It must be enforced by the House to sign on to this letter so enough. It’s time for Republicans to the Internal Revenue Service, and we that each Member of Congress can de- move on, approve the settled law of the need to realize that there will be 12,000 cide whether or not they are in favor of land, and start to implement the law. to 17,000 new employees of the Internal raising taxes on millions of hard- I urge my colleagues to vote down Revenue Service to enforce this provi- working American taxpayers. the rule and to vote against this re- sion. Will they be outsourced, as the Ms. SLAUGHTER. Madam Speaker, I peal. IRS has done in the past—and does am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the Mr. SESSIONS. Madam Speaker, at that present problems for it—or will gentlewoman from Maryland (Ms. this time I yield 2 minutes to the gen- they be funded in-house, which will EDWARDS). tleman from Brigham City, Utah (Mr. cost us again? Ms. EDWARDS. Madam Speaker, I BISHOP), a member of the Rules Com- Ms. SLAUGHTER. Madam Speaker, I thank the gentlelady from New York, mittee. am pleased to yield 3 minutes to the and join her in opposing the rule and Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Madam Speak- gentleman from Massachusetts, who the underlying bill. er, if, indeed this will be the 31st time knows health care, the distinguished This is the way it’s supposed to work. we will vote to repeal what is com- ranking member of the Committee on Passed by the House, passed by the monly called ObamaCare, that number Natural Resources, Mr. MARKEY. Senate, signed into law by the Presi- signifies also the number of job-cre- Mr. MARKEY. The Affordable Care dent, and upheld by the United States ating bills this House has passed and Act is now part of our Nation’s fabric Supreme Court. sent over to the Senate. It would be of health care laws. Right alongside The ruling provided certainty for nice if the Senate would actually deal Social Security and Medicare now Americans and businesses all across on any of those issues to move us for- stands the Affordable Care Act. Yet the the country, knowing that the popular ward on all of these concerns. Republicans keep trying to take away provisions they’ve already enjoyed are I do want to speak for just 1 minute or to take apart the benefits included going to remain in place, and we can here, though, about the concept of the in this law for the 31st time since they continue to implement the law of the 10th amendment, one of the task forces took over the House of Representa- land. on which I serve. Everything that we tives. What we have here, Madam So America, here’s what Republicans are talking about, there’s nothing Speaker, is a severe case of Republican want to take away from you today. wrong with helping people provide for reflux. They want to take away covering 7 themselves. The issue always is where Again and again, the Republicans million children, young adults who can should that decision be made. There’s keep coming up with harmful attempts remain on their parents health insur- nothing wrong about that at all, but to destroy all of the protections Ameri- ance plans until they’re 26. They want where should it be made. cans have gained under this law—a to ban insurance companies from deny- The brilliance of our Founding Fa- Groundhog Day Republican reflux at- ing coverage to 17 million children thers in coming up with federalism was tempt to repeal this historic piece of with preexisting conditions. They want simply the idea of choices should be legislation that helps every family in to end tax cuts that benefit 360,000 made by people in the areas in which our country. Again and again, the Re- businesses that employ 2 million work- they can affect themselves. publicans keep choosing corporations

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Kids with asthma, women with increased taxes over the next 10 years b 1350 breast cancer, all of these protections just to cover the plan would be from would just go away, and the Repub- $675 billion up to possibly as much as Mr. SESSIONS. At this time, I yield 1 licans will replace it with nothing. $804 billion. If these are lowball front- 1 ⁄2 minutes to the gentleman from Sa- Americans could, once again, be forced end estimates, as is typical, the health vannah, Georgia (Mr. KINGSTON). into bankruptcy just because they got care plan will not work unless medical Mr. KINGSTON. Madam Speaker, sick. Just because they got sick, they care is limited or restricted more and there are five quick reasons why I could go bankrupt if the Republicans’ more each year. think this bill should be repealed: Number one, it does not decrease the repeal attempt is successful this after- In considering their votes on this leg- cost of health care. In fact, it is esti- noon on the House floor. And what are islation, on this so-called Affordable mated that it will increase costs by 13 they going to put in place of that pro- Care Act, I hope that my colleagues percent per family and is already mov- tection against going bankrupt just be- will consider these strong words by Dr. ing toward a $2,100 increase. cause you are sick? Nothing. They have Milton R. Wolf, President Obama’s Number two, the loss of health care. no proposal to have something replace cousin. He wrote this: The nonpartisan Congressional Budget those protections for American fami- For the first time in the history of our Re- Office estimates that 20 million people lies. public, our government has demanded that will lose their employer-based health Women could, once again, be dis- every American, upon the condition of insurance because of the mandates in criminated against with higher insur- breathing, be forced to enter a legal contract with government-approved corporations. Not ObamaCare. ance premiums. Just being a woman, Number three, it interferes with the unfortunately, under existing law is a even King George III dared impose such con- trol. In truth, if a government can force you patient-doctor relationship. The law condition which has women paying to patronize companies of its choosing, the creates 159 new boards, offices, and more. What are the Republicans going fundamental relationship between the gov- panels within the Federal Government to replace this protection for women ernment and the individual is irrevocably to be in charge of people’s health care with, a protection that is now in the changed. If it is allowed to stand, there will decisions. law? Nothing. They have no proposal be no part of your life the government can- Number four, increased government they’re bringing out here today onto not control, and no crony it cannot enrich with your money. spending at a time where we borrow 40 the House floor. cents on every dollar we spend and our I urge the support for this rule and With this Republican reflux, it’s the national debt is 100 percent of the GDP. this underlying legislation. American people who get burned. All ObamaCare is expected to cost over $1.8 Ms. SLAUGHTER. Madam Speaker, I they are doing is bringing out a pro- trillion over the next decade. We don’t yield 2 minutes to my colleague, the posal to repeal protections that ensure have the money. for every American family all of these gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. Number five, loss of jobs. The non- extra protections which the Repub- MALONEY). partisan Congressional Budget Office licans have always denied them. They Mrs. MALONEY. I thank the gentle- estimates that nearly 800,000 jobs will keep saying: Oh, no. We care about pre- lady for yielding and for her leadership. be lost because of ObamaCare. existing conditions. Oh, no. We care Madam Speaker, today Congress Madam Speaker, we need to repeal about people going bankrupt. Oh, no. must, once again, spend time in an ObamaCare and replace it with the best We care about women being discrimi- empty gesture even as this country ideas of Republicans and Democrats, nated against. Then you say to them: waits for real solutions to serious prob- which should include expanded health Well, where is your proposal? Bring it lems. savings accounts, ending frivolous law- out here. Let’s have a vote on it. Instead of dealing with ways to speed suits, association health plans, across- But do you know what? This is about up and expand the creation of jobs, State-line health care purchases, and insurance companies over the con- once again, our colleagues on the other State-run high-risk pools. These ideas sumers of our country. Vote ‘‘no’’ on side of the aisle insist that we pretend will bring America together rather this Republican reflux bill. like we are going to repeal the Afford- than divide us as a country over this Mr. SESSIONS. Madam Speaker, I able Care Act—even though that could very important issue. would like to yield 2 minutes to the drop over 6.6 million young adults Madam Speaker, following are my remarks gentleman from Knoxville, Tennessee under the age of 26 off their parents’ in their entirety: (Mr. DUNCAN). health care policies; even though that Rising Health Care Costs—Under the Pa- Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee. I thank could throw 17 million children with tient Protection and Affordable Care Act the gentleman for yielding. preexisting conditions to the mercy of (PPACA), CBO projects health insurance pre- Madam Speaker, I rise in support of the marketplace; even though that miums will increase by $2,100 per family. the rule and of the underlying legisla- would drop 5.3 million seniors down the By 2016, health insurance premiums for in- tion, the so-called Affordable Care Act, doughnut hole of Medicare; even dividuals and families will increase by 13%. which should be called the though it would just create new uncer- Loss of Health Care Coverage—CBO esti- ‘‘Unaffordable Care Act.’’ Even if the tainties for small businesses. mates 20 million people could lose their em- President’s plan were the best thing Even though all of this is true and ployer-based health insurance because of the since sliced bread, we simply cannot af- more, you make Congress, once again, mandates imposed by PPACA. ford it. engage in this crude Kabuki, which is According to HHS’s own assumptions, as Both Medicare and Medicaid now cost totally without meaning because, if by high as 80% of small businesses and 64% of many times more than what was esti- some dark miracle you are able to pass large businesses will discontinue offering mated when they were first passed. Al- the bill in the House and the Senate, do health insurance to its employees. ready, the estimate for the President’s you believe for one second that the According to a survey by House Ways and plan is double what it was just 1 year President would sign it? So what are Means, 71 of the nation’s largest employers ago, and most of it will not be fully im- we doing today? We are taking a vote could save more than $28 billion in 2014 plemented until 2014 and some parts on repealing the Affordable Care Act alone and $422.4 billion over a decade, by de- until 2016. And much of it is ‘‘paid for’’ for the 31st time. It was a waste of ciding to drop health insurance coverage for by placing millions more onto the Med- time the first time, the second time, their 10.2 million employees and dependents icaid rolls. This will cost all the States the third time, and so on and so on, and and paying the $2,000 per-employee penalty many billions they do not have. it’s a waste of time today. instead.

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This bill the Affordable Care Act, and here we students of premium increases because of a should be called the Return to Sender are again, wasting time with politics provision in the Obamacare requiring plans to Act, because it says those abusive instead of putting people back to work. expand their coverage benefits. health insurance companies get their We’re offering you the opportunity to For example, Bethany College in Kansas is money back if this act became law. help your constituents right now, cancelling its health insurance plan for stu- There are seniors today who are try- Madam Speaker. You can defeat the dents rather than face a premium increase of ing to make use of the flawed Repub- previous question and take up the over 350 percent, causing the plans to in- lican prescription drug act that is now Bring the Jobs Home Act, which, for crease from $445 per year to more than law. They left a giant gap—sometimes the first time, makes sure we promote $2,000 per year. referred to as a ‘‘doughnut hole’’—in insourcing of jobs and stops the cor- A mandate in Obamacare requires all child- the coverage of that act. porate welfare for outsourcing jobs. only health insurance carriers to guaranty Our seniors, as a result of the Afford- In the last decade, we have lost 5.5 issue plans, which allows individuals to pur- able Health Care Act, have seen their million manufacturing jobs and 1.3 mil- chase health insurance on the way to the prescription costs go down, some of lion back-office jobs. However, we have emergency room. As a result, 17 states includ- that doughnut hole plugged, eventually seen that the light of our economic re- ing Georgia no longer offer new child-only to fill it all, and provide them the pro- covery is powered by domestic produc- health insurance policies. tection that they have earned. tion, not the outsourcing of jobs, and Interference with Patient-Doctor Relation- This bill, if enacted, would double the we’ve added over half a million manu- ship—PPACA creates the Independent Pay- cost of prescription drugs for those in facturing jobs in just the last 2 years. ment Advisory Board (IPAB) consisting of 15 the doughnut hole. About 2,250,000 There are some who think outsourc- bureaucrats responsible for making spending Texas seniors would also no longer re- ing is a good policy. In fact, they have and coverage decisions for Medicare. ceive free preventive services. This act made hundreds of millions doing just CBO projects IPAB will have a marginal ef- should be called the Charge Seniors that. fect on reducing Medicare spending. More for Their Prescription Act, be- I believe that the American Dream The law does create 159 new boards, of- cause that’s what it does. starts by creating good jobs right here fices and panels within the federal government You see, the problem is that in their in the United States, and that we in charge of making decisions for people’s near fanatic determination to see that should not outsource the American health care. President Obama fails on everything, Dream to China or any other country. Increased Government Spending—PPACA Erin Foster and that senior and that This bill is very simple here. We’re is expected to cost $1.8 trillion over the next individual that is counting on one of going to end the tax breaks that en- decade, which is nearly double the original es- those rebate checks, they are just col- courage companies to shift their jobs timate. lateral damage to these Republicans. overseas, and use that to pay for tax Total federal spending on health care will in- Mr. SESSIONS. Madam Speaker, at credits for patriotic companies that crease from 5.4 percent of GDP this year to this time, I yield 1 minute to the gen- want to bring jobs back home. That’s 10.7 percent of GDP in 2037 and 18.3% by tleman from Laurens, South Carolina pretty simple. 2087. (Mr. DUNCAN), from the Foreign Affairs With all due respect, Madam Speak- Loss of Jobs—The CBO estimates nearly Committee, one of the most influential er, why are we wasting our time? The 800,000 jobs will be lost because of passages committees we have here in the House Supreme Court has ruled. The Afford- of PPACA. This is because of the law’s mis- of Representatives. able Care Act is the law of the land. If guided incentives that increase the marginal Mr. DUNCAN of South Carolina. the law is repealed, according to a re- tax rates discouraging work and labor supply. Madam Speaker, Americans know that port by the New Jersey Public Interest According to a survey by the U.S. Chamber the government takeover of health Research Group, employers would see of Commerce, 74 percent of small businesses care is wrong. They spoke very loudly health care costs grow by more than stated PPACA makes it harder for firms to hire when the other side of the aisle forced $3,000 a year, and premiums would be new workers. this on America in the last Congress. It increased from 14 percent to 18 percent The same survey found 30% of the busi- was bad policy before the Supreme per year higher to those who want to nesses surveyed are not hiring at all thanks to Court ruled, and it was bad policy in buy insurance, and my home State of PPACA. January when we first passed the re- New Jersey would have 10,000 fewer Ms. SLAUGHTER. Madam Speaker, I peal bill. It’s bad policy today, and it jobs by the end of the decade. yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from will be bad policy tomorrow. It takes The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Texas, a member of the Committee on $500 billion away from Medicare. It time of the gentleman has expired. Ways and Means, Mr. DOGGETT, who puts government bureaucrats between Ms. SLAUGHTER. I yield an addi- also served on the Subcommittee on Americans and their doctors. It rations tional 10 seconds to the gentleman Health during the health care debate. care for American seniors. It adds ex- from New Jersey. Mr. DOGGETT. ‘‘I have lived through ponentially to the Nation’s debt. It Mr. PASCRELL. Despite the rhet- a terminal illness while struggling to grows government. Specifically, it oric, the majority is yet to propose a get well and struggling to get and keep grows the Internal Revenue Service to replacement that will cover all of the my insurance. I have been denied insur- collect the tax, which the Supreme people they want to throw off the ance because of a preexisting condi- Court so evidently pointed out that it health care rolls. And they continue to tion. I have lived this. It is very real is a tax that will be assessed if you fail ignore the number one priority of the for me. Today I breathe a little better. to meet government’s requirement to American people: creating jobs. Life is good because now I have hope.’’ buy something. A week after the Fourth of July, That was the reaction of my con- Socialized medicine is wrong for Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues stituent, Erin Foster, to the approval America, and it is time to repeal the to defeat this motion and let the House of the Affordable Health Care Act by bill. vote on a patriotic American bill that the Supreme Court. And today’s legis- Ms. SLAUGHTER. I am pleased to will create jobs right here. lation ought to be called the Take yield 21⁄2 minutes to the gentleman Mr. SESSIONS. Madam Speaker, at Away Erin Foster Hope Act, because from New Jersey (Mr. PASCRELL). this time, I yield 2 minutes to the gen- that’s what it is, replacing the Afford- Mr. PASCRELL. Madam Speaker, Al- tleman who, before he came to Con- able Health Care Act with only tax bert Einstein once said the definition gress, was on the front line of health breaks for Tylenol. of ‘‘insanity’’—and you’ve heard this care as an anesthesiologist on the east- In a few days, thousands of Texans before, Madam Speaker—is doing the ern shore of Maryland, Congressman will be receiving checks of almost $200 same thing over and over and expecting HARRIS.

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In fact, the Chief Justice has made The American people understood the bill so Americans could just find out it clear that they are not casting an fact that things were so closed around what’s in it. opinion as to whether or not this is a here, and I am very proud and happy b 1400 right measure. that since we have been in the major- I think that most of us have come ity our Rules Committee has reported Well, Americans have learned a lot down on the side of saying that we out bills that have allowed for a struc- since we first tried to repeal the Presi- should have taken an incremental ap- ture that has made more amendments dent’s health care act last January. We proach in dealing with this. There are considered in the first several months learned that it still continues to stifle a number of things that if we had done of this Congress than have been consid- job growth as we learn more and more that would have, I believe, imme- ered in the entire last Congress. about it, and that’s why we have to at- So we have tried to work for more tempt to repeal it once again. diately reduced the cost of health in- Earlier this year, Americans discov- surance and direct health care costs, openness and, again, a real example of ered that the law creates a new nation- Mr. Speaker. that closed process was what took wide mandate for coverage that doesn’t They include things like allowing for place in the last Congress. allow people to opt out when they have the purchase of insurance across State Well, we need to take this measure, a religious or moral objection to those lines, things like saying that there we need to repeal it. I hope very much covered services, a violation of the Re- should be association health plans, that some of our colleagues in the ligious Freedom Restoration Act duly which interestingly enough passed the other body will agree to that. People passed by this Congress and, more im- House and died because of Democrats always say it’s a foregone conclusion portantly, a violation of their First blocking it in the Senate when my what’s going to happen. Well, you Amendment rights. These inflexible party was last in the majority here. know what? I never come to an abso- mandates jeopardize the ability of in- Also, things like allowing for real lute foregone conclusion. stitutions and individuals to exercise meaningful lawsuit abuse reform, We have our responsibility, as Mem- their rights of conscience, one of the which the President of the United bers of the House of Representatives, most basic rights, and, yes, we discov- States said he advocated when he was to step up to the plate and do what we ered this since we voted on the repeal here, and I acknowledge pooling to deal as a body think is the right thing for us last January. with pre-existing conditions is some- to do, and that’s exactly what is going Mr. Speaker, by now Americans have thing that needs to be done. to take place today. learned enough about this bill. They The fifth point is expanded medical So if it doesn’t happen, I think that want it repealed, and we should listen savings accounts, which encourage peo- there might be a chance for us next to them. We should pass the rule and ple to put some dollars aside with a tax year to do this. Again, Republicans, pass the bill. incentive plan for their health care contrary to what is often said, do want Ms. SLAUGHTER. I reserve the bal- needs. to take steps to ensure that all of our ance of my time. If we had done these five things, Mr. fellow Americans—and we listen to Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 Speaker, and these are things that we these horror stories, and they are ter- minutes to the Rules Committee chair- as Republicans have put forward and rible stories of the way people have man, the gentleman from California again—as I said when we were last in been treated. (Mr. DREIER). the majority, when people on the other That’s why I am a proponent of a Mr. DREIER. Mr. Speaker, I would side often said that we did nothing—we structure that will allow for ways to like to express my appreciation to the passed association health plans, which, deal with pre-existing conditions. I be- distinguished vice chairman of the again, allow small business to pool to- lieve that we can in a bipartisan way, Committee on Rules, our friend from gether, come together and work to get since the President advocated it, deal Dallas, Mr. SESSIONS, for his superb lower rates as large corporations do. with meaningful lawsuit abuse reform. management of this rule. It seems to me, Mr. Speaker, that as Again, we need to remember that if I would like to say that as we look at we look at the challenges that we have, we want to keep our Nation on the cut- where we’re going, contrary to argu- we can make this happen. The reason ting edge of technological development ments that have been propounded here that we are casting the vote, as we will to find a cure for cancer, Alzheimer’s on the floor, it’s important to note today to repeal, is that we need to do and these other ailments, we need to that everybody wants to do everything that so that we can do this in an open make sure that there’s still an incen- we possibly can to ensure that our fel- way. tive for that to take place. low Americans have access to the best Now, I have got to say some would Mr. Speaker, I support the rule, and I quality, affordable health care in the say this is a closed rule. This is simply support our underlying measure. world. We have the best health care an up-or-down vote on whether or not Ms. SLAUGHTER. I continue to re- system in the world; we all know that. we should repeal this. When we last serve the balance of my time. We want to make sure that we con- considered this measure that we are Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, the Re- tinue to see that health care system voting to repeal today, Mr. Speaker, I publicans today have brought forth the improve, and we have just come to the have got to tell you it was done under ideas about why we are repealing the conclusion that the massive expansion the most closed process we have ever ObamaCare health care bill. The proc- of government is not the answer to the had. ess that was gone through has been goal of ensuring that people have ac- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. POE under wide debate, but the results are cess to quality health care. of Texas). The time of the gentleman factually known and understood. The Supreme Court made their deci- has expired. Mr. Speaker, our economy is in sion. We know what the Supreme Mr. SESSIONS. I yield the gentleman shambles. Our economy is in shambles Court’s decision was. I think that that an additional 2 minutes. because of uncertainty, uncertainty in decision pointed out a few things. It’s a Mr. DREIER. Let me just say that the marketplace about the rules and tax. We were told consistently it when we did this, when we did this regulations, not just of health care, but wasn’t a tax, and, frankly, if we had here, it was done under a process that about the impact of Big Government, known what the Supreme Court told us was unprecedented for an issue of this and this is the big daddy of all of them. about it being a tax, I don’t believe magnitude. The health care bill is the big daddy that we would have had the passage of That closed process, Mr. Speaker, is that invades every single piece, part of that measure from the House. one of the things that I believe played not just this country and our society,

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Today, we vote on a being exactly the way they said it to 17,000 new IRS agents to make sure bill that would dismantle that achieve- would be, including $70 billion for a that not only are taxes being paid, but ment for political points only, because plan for long-term care that now they to make sure that the government has the 31st time is not going to be the cannot sustain, it would have to be $140 its way with people who, even though charm here. billion. they may or may not choose to get We have heard, again, the dire straits Mr. Speaker, the American people do health care, will be required to by this of this country. Please ask your Mem- understand that health care is impor- government. We well understand what ber of Congress why it is that we’re tant, and Republicans would insist the results are of this bill; and as a re- voting on this for the 31st time instead upon us following, just as we have in sult of that, that’s why Republicans of doing something about jobs, for the past, health care bills which would are on the floor of the House of Rep- heaven’s sake. better the marketplace, and people resentatives today. I’ve not heard anything in that bill would have the ability to purchase Ms. SLAUGHTER. I continue to re- or anyplace else that 17,000 IRS agents health care at an affordable amount serve the balance of my time. are going to be hired. I think that’s, and to make sure that we have physi- Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 again, something that we really don’t cians and patients that have a close re- minutes to the gentleman from New know about. lationship. Please make no mistake: Jersey (Mr. LOBIONDO). Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous con- tort reform would be at the top of our Mr. LOBIONDO. I appreciate the sent to insert the text of the amend- order. chairman for yielding. ment Mr. PASCRELL talked about, Secondly, buying insurance across Mr. Speaker, I would like to reem- along with the extraneous material, in State lines would include a healthy phasize some points that I think prob- the RECORD immediately prior to the marketplace. Third, 26-year-olds being ably have already been made, that vote on the previous question. on their parents’ insurance, that’s a bi- health care is not a partisan issue. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there partisan idea. High-risk pools to help Whether we’re Republicans or Demo- objection to the request of the gentle- spread out the cost would become crats or Independents, we want to see woman from New York? available. We’re for those, too. And cer- health care more affordable and more There was no objection. tainly associated health care plans accessible. Unfortunately, President Ms. SLAUGHTER. I urge my col- that are able to pool their resources so Obama’s health care bill does not do leagues to vote ‘‘no’’ and defeat the that they can have a bigger team size the job. previous question. in which to purchase health care would The Supreme Court made it com- I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote on the rule, and I be important. But more importantly, pletely clear that this is a new tax. yield back the balance of my time. we need to make sure that every single b 1410 Mr. SESSIONS. I appreciate the gen- American gets health care on a pretax With a very fragile economy, the last tlewoman from New York not only for basis. thing we need to do is impose a new tax her indulgence of this issue the past We’ve made our case today, Mr. on our businesses. In my district, the few days but also for her professional Speaker. I am very proud of what we’re average unemployment rate is hov- nature today. doing. I urge my colleagues to vote for Mr. Speaker, we’re on the floor be- ering around 13 percent. I’ve talked to the rule and the underlying bill. cause the health care bill that the The material previously referred to many of the businesses. The uncer- President and House Democrats and by Ms. SLAUGHTER is as follows: tainty of this legislation is killing Senate Democrats supported costs AN AMENDMENT TO H. RES. 724 OFFERED BY their incentive to hire new people. It’s twice as much 1 year later as was MS. SLAUGHTER OF NEW YORK something that we really shouldn’t let guesstimated the year before. Amendment in nature of substitute: happen. And maybe more important, I The United States is suffering eco- Strike all after the resolved clause and in- believe that the sacrosanct doctor-pa- nomically, people are suffering eco- sert: tient relationship is jeopardized by the That immediately upon adoption of this nomically, and we are losing our com- 111 new boards and commissions that resolution the Speaker shall, pursuant to petitiveness with the world. We are will put cost before care. clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House This is something that we cannot here because the biggest driver of what resolved into the Committee of the Whole allow to happen. The best way to do it I would consider to be not just lack of House on the state of the Union for consider- ation of the bill (H.R. 5542) to amend the In- is for a total repeal, to start over with jobs in this country but also continued uncertainty for the business commu- ternal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage do- the points that will make sense, that mestic insourcing and discourage foreign most of America can get their arms nity. Someone called them corpora- tions. They’re really employers. Em- outsourcing. The first reading of the bill around, that the medical community shall be dispensed with. All points of order will say will help the doctor-patient re- ployers across this country are saying against consideration of the bill are waived. lationship and businesses will have a to Members of Congress not just in General debate shall be confined to the bill clear understanding. sworn testimony but in media after and shall not exceed one hour equally di- Ms. SLAUGHTER. May I inquire of media, newspaper after newspaper, that vided among and controlled by the chair and my colleague if he has further speak- it is uncertainty related to the health ranking minority member of the Committee care bill that is causing them not to on Ways and Means. After general debate the ers? bill shall be considered for amendment under Mr. SESSIONS. At this time, I’d in- move forward on their plans to grow their business. the five-minute rule. All points of order quire of the Speaker how much time against provisions in the bill are waived. At remains on both sides. We are here today because we need to the conclusion of consideration of the bill for The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- make sure that we also understand the amendment the Committee shall rise and re- tlewoman from New York has 1 minute cost—the cost that is twice as much in port the bill to the House with such amend- 50 seconds remaining, and the gen- 1 year as was guesstimated to be in the ments as may have been adopted. The pre- tleman from Texas has 3 minutes re- year before. This cost in doubling, this vious question shall be considered as ordered maining. would mean that this body either needs on the bill and amendments thereto to final Mr. SESSIONS. Thank you very to come up with a way to pay for it, passage without intervening motion except which would mean, following the one motion to recommit with or without in- much, Mr. Speaker. structions. If the Committee of the Whole I have no further requests for time, Democrats’ proposal, instead of taking rises and reports that it has come to no reso- and I reserve the balance of my time. $500 billion out of Medicare, we would lution on the bill, then on the next legisla- Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, take $1 trillion out of Medicare. In- tive day the House shall, immediately after Presidents from both sides of the aisle stead of raising taxes $570 billion, we the third daily order of business under clause

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It is one of the only available tools The information contained herein was pro- Nunes Rooney Thornberry for those who oppose the Republican major- Nunnelee Ros-Lehtinen Tiberi vided by the Republican Minority on mul- ity’s agenda and allows those with alter- Olson Roskam Tipton tiple occasions throughout the 110th and native views the opportunity to offer an al- Palazzo Ross (FL) Turner (NY) 111th Congresses.) ternative plan. Paul Royce Turner (OH) THE VOTE ON THE PREVIOUS QUESTION: WHAT Mr. SESSIONS. I yield back the bal- Paulsen Runyan Upton IT REALLY MEANS Pearce Ryan (WI) Walberg ance of my time, and I move the pre- This vote, the vote on whether to order the Pence Scalise Walden vious question on the resolution. Petri Schilling Walsh (IL) previous question on a special rule, is not The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Pitts Schmidt Webster merely a procedural vote. A vote against or- Poe (TX) Schock West dering the previous question is a vote question is on ordering the previous Pompeo Schweikert Westmoreland against the Republican majority agenda and question. Posey Scott (SC) Whitfield a vote to allow the opposition, at least for The question was taken; and the Price (GA) Scott, Austin Wilson (SC) the moment, to offer an alternative plan. It Speaker pro tempore announced that Quayle Sensenbrenner Wittman is a vote about what the House should be de- the ayes appeared to have it. Reed Sessions Wolf bating. Rehberg Shimkus Womack Mr. Clarence Cannon’s Precedents of the Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, on Reichert Shuler Woodall House of Representatives (VI, 308–311), de- that I demand the yeas and nays. Renacci Shuster Yoder scribes the vote on the previous question on The yeas and nays were ordered. Ribble Simpson Young (AK) Rigell Smith (NE) Young (FL) the rule as ‘‘a motion to direct or control the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Rivera Smith (NJ) Young (IN) consideration of the subject before the House ant to clause 8 and clause 9 of rule XX, being made by the Member in charge.’’ To this 15-minute vote on ordering the NAYS—184 defeat the previous question is to give the previous question will be followed by 5- opposition a chance to decide the subject be- Ackerman Filner Owens Altmire Frank (MA) fore the House. Cannon cites the Speaker’s minutes votes on adopting the resolu- Pallone tion, if ordered; and agreeing to the Andrews Fudge Pascrell ruling of January 13, 1920, to the effect that Baca Garamendi Speaker’s approval of the Journal. Pastor (AZ) ‘‘the refusal of the House to sustain the de- Baldwin Gonzalez Pelosi mand for the previous question passes the The vote was taken by electronic de- Barber Green, Al Perlmutter control of the resolution to the opposition’’ vice, and there were—yeas 238, nays Barrow Green, Gene Peters in order to offer an amendment. On March 184, not voting 9, as follows: Bass (CA) Grijalva Peterson 15, 1909, a member of the majority party of- Becerra Hahn Pingree (ME) [Roll No. 456] Berkley Hanabusa Polis fered a rule resolution. The House defeated Berman Hastings (FL) Price (NC) the previous question and a member of the YEAS—238 Bishop (GA) Heinrich Quigley opposition rose to a parliamentary inquiry, Adams Dent Herrera Beutler Bishop (NY) Higgins Rahall asking who was entitled to recognition. Aderholt DesJarlais Huelskamp Blumenauer Himes Rangel Speaker Joseph G. Cannon (R–Illinois) said: Alexander Diaz-Balart Huizenga (MI) Bonamici Hinchey Amash Dold Hultgren Boswell Hinojosa Reyes ‘‘The previous question having been refused, Richardson the gentleman from New York, Mr. Fitz- Amodei Dreier Hunter Brady (PA) Hochul Austria Duffy Hurt Braley (IA) Holden Richmond gerald, who had asked the gentleman to Bachmann Duncan (SC) Issa Brown (FL) Holt Ross (AR) yield to him for an amendment, is entitled to Bachus Duncan (TN) Jenkins Butterfield Honda Rothman (NJ) the first recognition.’’ Barletta Ellmers Johnson (IL) Capps Hoyer Roybal-Allard Because the vote today may look bad for Bartlett Emerson Johnson (OH) Capuano Israel Ruppersberger the Republican majority they will say ‘‘the Barton (TX) Farenthold Johnson, Sam Cardoza Jackson Lee Rush vote on the previous question is simply a Bass (NH) Fincher Jones Carnahan (TX) Ryan (OH) vote on whether to proceed to an immediate Benishek Fitzpatrick Jordan Carney Johnson (GA) Sa´ nchez, Linda vote on adopting the resolution . . . [and] Berg Flake Kelly Carson (IN) Johnson, E. B. T. Biggert Fleischmann King (NY) Castor (FL) Kaptur Sanchez, Loretta has no substantive legislative or policy im- Bilbray Fleming Kingston Chandler Keating Sarbanes plications whatsoever.’’ But that is not what Bilirakis Flores Kinzinger (IL) Chu Kildee Schakowsky they have always said. Listen to the Repub- Bishop (UT) Forbes Kline Cicilline Kind Schiff lican Leadership Manual on the Legislative Black Fortenberry Labrador Clarke (MI) Kissell Schrader Process in the United States House of Rep- Blackburn Foxx Lamborn Clarke (NY) Kucinich Schwartz resentatives, (6th edition, page 135). Here’s Bono Mack Franks (AZ) Lance Clay Langevin Scott (VA) how the Republicans describe the previous Boren Frelinghuysen Landry Cleaver Larsen (WA) Scott, David Boustany Gallegly Lankford Clyburn Larson (CT) Serrano question vote in their own manual: ‘‘Al- Brady (TX) Gardner Latham Cohen Lee (CA) though it is generally not possible to amend Sewell Brooks Garrett LaTourette Connolly (VA) Levin Sherman the rule because the majority Member con- Broun (GA) Gerlach Latta Conyers Lewis (GA) Sires trolling the time will not yield for the pur- Buchanan Gibbs Lewis (CA) Cooper Lipinski Slaughter pose of offering an amendment, the same re- Bucshon Gibson LoBiondo Costa Loebsack Smith (WA) Buerkle Gingrey (GA) Long Costello Lofgren, Zoe sult may be achieved by voting down the pre- Speier Burgess Gohmert Lucas Courtney Lowey vious question on the rule. . . . When the Stark Burton (IN) Goodlatte Luetkemeyer Critz Luja´ n Sutton motion for the previous question is defeated, Calvert Gosar Lummis Crowley Lynch Thompson (CA) control of the time passes to the Member Camp Gowdy Lungren, Daniel Cuellar Maloney Thompson (MS) who led the opposition to ordering the pre- Campbell Granger E. Cummings Markey vious question. That Member, because he Canseco Graves (GA) Mack Davis (CA) Matheson Tierney Tonko then controls the time, may offer an amend- Cantor Graves (MO) Manzullo Davis (IL) Matsui Capito Griffin (AR) Marchant DeFazio McCarthy (NY) Towns ment to the rule, or yield for the purpose of Tsongas amendment.’’ Carter Griffith (VA) Marino DeGette McCollum Cassidy Grimm McCarthy (CA) DeLauro McDermott Van Hollen In Deschler’s Procedure in the U.S. House Chabot Guinta McCaul Deutch McGovern Vela´ zquez of Representatives, the subchapter titled Chaffetz Guthrie McClintock Dicks McNerney Visclosky ‘‘Amending Special Rules’’ states: ‘‘a refusal Coble Hall McHenry Dingell Meeks Walz (MN) to order the previous question on such a rule Coffman (CO) Hanna McIntyre Doggett Michaud Wasserman [a special rule reported from the Committee Cole Harper McKeon Donnelly (IN) Miller (NC) Schultz on Rules] opens the resolution to amend- Conaway Harris McKinley Doyle Moore Waters Watt ment and further debate.’’ (Chapter 21, sec- Cravaack Hartzler McMorris Edwards Moran Crawford Hastings (WA) Rodgers Ellison Murphy (CT) Waxman tion 21.2) Section 21.3 continues: ‘‘Upon re- Crenshaw Hayworth Meehan Engel Nadler Welch jection of the motion for the previous ques- Culberson Heck Mica Eshoo Napolitano Wilson (FL) tion on a resolution reported from the Com- Davis (KY) Hensarling Miller (FL) Farr Neal Woolsey mittee on Rules, control shifts to the Mem- Denham Herger Miller (MI) Fattah Olver Yarmuth

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NOT VOTING—9 Pence Roskam Sullivan ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE Petri Ross (AR) Terry Akin Hirono Miller, George The SPEAKER pro tempore (during Pitts Ross (FL) Thompson (PA) Bonner Jackson (IL) Platts Platts Royce the vote). There are 2 minutes remain- Gutierrez King (IA) Sullivan Thornberry Poe (TX) Runyan Tiberi ing. b 1440 Pompeo Ryan (WI) Tipton Posey Scalise Turner (NY) b 1446 Price (GA) Schilling Messrs. HASTINGS of Florida, Turner (OH) So the resolution was agreed to. BUTTERFIELD, and KUCINICH, Ms. Quayle Schmidt Upton Reed Schock The result of the vote was announced LORETTA SANCHEZ of California and Walberg Rehberg Schweikert Walden as above recorded. Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas changed Reichert Scott (SC) Walsh (IL) A motion to reconsider was laid on Renacci Scott, Austin their vote from ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘nay.’’ Webster the table. Mr. POSEY changed his vote from Ribble Sensenbrenner West Rigell Sessions ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ Westmoreland f Rivera Shimkus Whitfield So the previous question was ordered. Roby Shuster Wilson (SC) THE JOURNAL Roe (TN) Simpson The result of the vote was announced Wittman Rogers (AL) Smith (NE) as above recorded. Wolf The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Rogers (KY) Smith (NJ) Womack finished business is the question on The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Rogers (MI) Smith (TX) Yoder question is on the resolution. Rohrabacher Southerland agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of Young (AK) Rokita Stearns the Journal, on which the yeas and The question was taken; and the Young (FL) Speaker pro tempore announced that Rooney Stivers nays were ordered. Ros-Lehtinen Stutzman Young (IN) the ayes appeared to have it. The question is on the Speaker’s ap- proval of the Journal. Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, on NAYS—182 that I demand the yeas and nays. This will be a 5-minute vote. Ackerman Filner Owens The vote was taken by electronic de- The yeas and nays were ordered. Altmire Frank (MA) Pallone The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a Andrews Fudge Pascrell vice, and there were—yeas 312, nays 5-minute vote. Baca Garamendi Pastor (AZ) 105, answered ‘‘present’’ 3, not voting Baldwin Gonzalez Pelosi 11, as follows: The vote was taken by electronic de- Barber Green, Al Perlmutter vice, and there were—yeas 240, nays Barrow Green, Gene Peters [Roll No. 458] 182, not voting 9, as follows: Bass (CA) Grijalva Peterson YEAS—312 Becerra Hahn Pingree (ME) [Roll No. 457] Ackerman Clyburn Hahn Berkley Hanabusa Polis Berman Hastings (FL) Aderholt Coble Hall YEAS—240 Price (NC) Alexander Cohen Hanabusa Bishop (GA) Heinrich Quigley Adams Duffy Johnson, Sam Blumenauer Higgins Altmire Cole Harper Aderholt Duncan (SC) Jones Rahall Amodei Connolly (VA) Harris Bonamici Himes Rangel Alexander Duncan (TN) Jordan Boswell Hinchey Austria Cooper Hartzler Amash Ellmers Kelly Reyes Baca Courtney Hastings (WA) Brady (PA) Hinojosa Richardson Amodei Emerson King (NY) Braley (IA) Hochul Bachmann Crawford Hayworth Austria Farenthold Kingston Richmond Bachus Crenshaw Heinrich Brown (FL) Holden Rothman (NJ) Bachmann Fincher Kinzinger (IL) Butterfield Holt Barber Crowley Hensarling Roybal-Allard Bachus Fitzpatrick Kissell Capps Honda Barletta Cuellar Herger Ruppersberger Barletta Flake Kline Capuano Hoyer Bartlett Culberson Higgins Rush Bartlett Fleischmann Labrador Cardoza Israel Barton (TX) Cummings Himes Ryan (OH) Barton (TX) Fleming Lamborn Carnahan Jackson Lee Bass (NH) Davis (CA) Hinojosa Sa´ nchez, Linda Bass (NH) Flores Lance Carney (TX) Becerra Davis (IL) Hochul T. Benishek Forbes Landry Carson (IN) Johnson (GA) Berg Davis (KY) Holden Sanchez, Loretta Berg Fortenberry Lankford Castor (FL) Johnson, E. B. Berkley DeGette Honda Sarbanes Biggert Foxx Latham Chandler Kaptur Berman DeLauro Huelskamp Schakowsky Bilbray Franks (AZ) LaTourette Chu Keating Biggert DesJarlais Huizenga (MI) Schiff Bilirakis Frelinghuysen Latta Cicilline Kildee Bilbray Deutch Hultgren Schrader Bishop (UT) Gallegly Lewis (CA) Clarke (MI) Kind Bilirakis Diaz-Balart Hunter Black Gardner LoBiondo Clarke (NY) Kucinich Schwartz Bishop (GA) Dicks Hurt Blackburn Garrett Long Clay Langevin Scott (VA) Bishop (UT) Dingell Issa Bono Mack Gerlach Lucas Cleaver Larsen (WA) Scott, David Black Doggett Jackson Lee Boren Gibbs Luetkemeyer Clyburn Larson (CT) Serrano Blackburn Dreier (TX) Boustany Gibson Lummis Cohen Lee (CA) Sewell Blumenauer Duncan (SC) Jenkins Brady (TX) Gingrey (GA) Lungren, Daniel Connolly (VA) Levin Sherman Bonamici Duncan (TN) Johnson (GA) Brooks Gohmert E. Conyers Lewis (GA) Shuler Bono Mack Edwards Johnson (IL) Broun (GA) Goodlatte Mack Cooper Lipinski Sires Boren Ellmers Johnson, E. B. Buchanan Gosar Manzullo Costa Loebsack Slaughter Boustany Emerson Johnson, Sam Bucshon Gowdy Marchant Costello Lofgren, Zoe Smith (WA) Brady (TX) Engel Jones Buerkle Granger Marino Courtney Lowey Speier Braley (IA) Eshoo Jordan Burgess Graves (GA) McCarthy (CA) Critz Luja´ n Stark Brooks Farenthold Kaptur Burton (IN) Graves (MO) McCaul Crowley Lynch Sutton Broun (GA) Farr Kelly Calvert Griffin (AR) McClintock Cuellar Maloney Thompson (CA) Buchanan Fattah Kildee Camp Griffith (VA) McHenry Cummings Markey Thompson (MS) Bucshon Fincher King (NY) Campbell Grimm McIntyre Davis (CA) Matheson Tierney Buerkle Flake Kingston Canseco Guinta McKeon Davis (IL) Matsui Tonko Burton (IN) Fleischmann Kissell Cantor Guthrie McKinley DeFazio McCarthy (NY) Towns Butterfield Fleming Kline Capito Hall McMorris DeGette McCollum Tsongas Calvert Flores Labrador Carter Hanna Rodgers DeLauro McDermott Van Hollen Camp Fortenberry Lamborn Cassidy Harper Meehan Deutch McGovern Vela´ zquez Campbell Frank (MA) Lance Chabot Harris Mica Dicks McNerney Visclosky Canseco Franks (AZ) Langevin Chaffetz Hartzler Miller (FL) Dingell Meeks Walz (MN) Cantor Frelinghuysen Lankford Coble Hastings (WA) Miller (MI) Doggett Michaud Wasserman Capito Fudge Larsen (WA) Coffman (CO) Hayworth Miller, Gary Donnelly (IN) Miller (NC) Schultz Capps Gallegly LaTourette Cole Heck Mulvaney Doyle Moore Waters Carnahan Garamendi Latta Conaway Hensarling Murphy (PA) Edwards Moran Watt Carney Gibbs Levin Cravaack Herger Myrick Ellison Murphy (CT) Waxman Carson (IN) Gingrey (GA) Lewis (CA) Crawford Herrera Beutler Neugebauer Engel Nadler Welch Carter Gonzalez Lipinski Crenshaw Huelskamp Noem Eshoo Napolitano Wilson (FL) Cassidy Goodlatte Loebsack Culberson Huizenga (MI) Nugent Farr Neal Woolsey Castor (FL) Gosar Lofgren, Zoe Davis (KY) Hultgren Nunes Fattah Olver Yarmuth Chabot Gowdy Long Denham Hunter Nunnelee Chaffetz Granger Lucas Dent Hurt Olson NOT VOTING—9 Chu Graves (GA) Luetkemeyer DesJarlais Issa Palazzo Cicilline Green, Al Luja´ n Diaz-Balart Jenkins Paul Akin Gutierrez King (IA) Clarke (NY) Griffith (VA) Lummis Dold Johnson (IL) Paulsen Bishop (NY) Hirono Miller, George Clay Grimm Lungren, Daniel Dreier Johnson (OH) Pearce Bonner Jackson (IL) Woodall Cleaver Guthrie E.

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Mack Platts Sewell ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE their health care coverage, including as Maloney Poe (TX) Sherman The SPEAKER pro tempore (during many as 8 in 10 plans offered by small busi- Manzullo Polis Shimkus nesses. Marchant Pompeo the vote). There is 1 minute remaining. Shuler (2) Despite projected spending of more than Marino Posey Shuster Markey Price (GA) Simpson b 1453 two trillion dollars over the next 10 years, Matsui Price (NC) Smith (NE) So the Journal was approved. cutting Medicare by more than one-half tril- McCarthy (CA) Quigley Smith (NJ) lion dollars over that period, and increasing McCarthy (NY) Rangel The result of the vote was announced Smith (TX) taxes by over $800 billion dollars over that McCaul Rehberg Smith (WA) as above recorded. McClintock Reichert period, the law does not lower health care Southerland PERSONAL EXPLANATION McCollum Reyes costs. In fact, the law actually makes cov- McHenry Richardson Speier Mr. AKIN. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. 456, erage more expensive for millions of Ameri- McIntyre Richmond Stark 457 and 458 I was delayed and unable to cans. The average American family already McKeon Rivera Stearns Stutzman vote. Had I been present I would have voted paid a premium increase of approximately McKinley Roby $1,200 in the year following passage of the McMorris Rogers (AL) Sullivan ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall No. 456, ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall No. Rodgers Rogers (KY) Sutton 457 and ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall No. 458. law. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) McNerney Rogers (MI) Thompson (PA) predicts that health insurance premiums for PERSONAL EXPLANATION Meeks Rohrabacher Thornberry individuals buying private health coverage Mica Rokita Tiberi Mr. GUTIERREZ. Mr. Speaker, I was un- on their own will increase by $2,100 in 2016 Michaud Ros-Lehtinen Tierney avoidably absent in the House chamber for compared to what the premiums would have Miller (FL) Roskam Tonko votes yesterday and today. I would like the been in 2016 if the law had not passed. Miller (MI) Ross (AR) Tsongas Miller (NC) Ross (FL) Turner (NY) RECORD to show that, had I been present, I (3) The law cuts more than one-half trillion Miller, Gary Rothman (NJ) Turner (OH) would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall votes 452, dollars in Medicare and uses the funds to cre- Moran Roybal-Allard Upton 453, 454 and 455 and ‘‘nay’’ on rollcall votes ate a new entitlement program rather than Mulvaney Royce Van Hollen 456, 457 and 458. to protect and strengthen the Medicare pro- Murphy (CT) Runyan Walz (MN) Myrick Ruppersberger gram. Actuaries at the Centers for Medicare Wasserman f & Medicaid Services (CMS) warn that the Nadler Rush Schultz Medicare cuts contained in the law are so Napolitano Ryan (WI) Waters REPORT ON H.R. 6091, DEPART- Neal Sarbanes Watt drastic that ‘‘providers might end their par- Neugebauer Scalise MENT OF THE INTERIOR, ENVI- Waxman ticipation in the program (possibly jeopard- Noem Schiff RONMENT, AND RELATED AGEN- Webster izing access to care for beneficiaries)’’. CBO Nunes Schmidt CIES APPROPRIATIONS BILL, 2013 Nunnelee Schock West cautioned that the Medicare cuts ‘‘might be Olson Schrader Westmoreland Mr. SIMPSON, from the Committee difficult to sustain over a long period of Palazzo Schwartz Whitfield on Appropriations, submitted a privi- time’’. According to the CMS actuaries, 7.4 Pascrell Schweikert Wilson (FL) million Medicare beneficiaries who would Wilson (SC) leged report (Rept. No. 112–589) on the Paul Scott (SC) have been enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Pearce Scott (VA) Wolf bill making appropriations for the De- plan in 2017 will lose access to their plan be- Pence Scott, Austin Womack partment of the Interior, environment, Perlmutter Scott, David Woolsey and related agencies for the fiscal year cause the law cuts $206 billion in payments Petri Sensenbrenner Yarmuth to Medicare Advantage plans. The Trustees Pingree (ME) Serrano Young (FL) ending September 30, 2013, and for of the Medicare Trust Funds predict that the Pitts Sessions Young (IN) other purposes, which was referred to law will result in a substantial decline in the Union Calendar and ordered to be employer-sponsored retiree drug coverage, NAYS—105 printed. and 90 percent of seniors will no longer have Adams Gibson Peters The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- access to retiree drug coverage by 2016 as a Andrews Graves (MO) Peterson ant to clause 1, rule XXI, all points of result of the law. Baldwin Green, Gene Quayle (4) The law creates a 15-member, unelected Barrow Griffin (AR) Rahall order are reserved on the bill. Independent Payment Advisory Board that is Bass (CA) Guinta Reed f Benishek Hanna Renacci empowered to make binding decisions re- Boswell Hastings (FL) Ribble REPEAL OF OBAMACARE ACT garding what treatments Medicare will cover Brady (PA) Heck Rigell and how much Medicare will pay for treat- Brown (FL) Herrera Beutler Roe (TN) Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, pursuant Burgess Hinchey ments solely to cut spending, restricting ac- Rooney to House Resolution 724, I call up the Capuano Holt cess to health care for seniors. Cardoza Hoyer Ryan (OH) bill (H.R. 6079) to repeal the Patient (5) The law and the more than 13,000 pages ´ Chandler Israel Sanchez, Linda Protection and Affordable Care Act and of related regulations issued before July 11, Clarke (MI) Johnson (OH) T. Sanchez, Loretta health care-related provisions in the 2012, are causing great uncertainty, slowing Coffman (CO) Keating economic growth, and limiting hiring oppor- Conaway Kind Schakowsky Health Care and Education Reconcili- Conyers Kinzinger (IL) Schilling ation Act of 2010, and ask for its imme- tunities for the approximately 13 million Costa Kucinich Sires diate consideration. Americans searching for work. Imposing Costello Larson (CT) Slaughter The Clerk read the title of the bill. higher costs on businesses will lead to lower Cravaack Latham Stivers The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- wages, fewer workers, or both. Critz Lee (CA) Terry (6) The law imposes 21 new or higher taxes DeFazio LoBiondo ant to House Resolution 724, the bill is Thompson (CA) on American families and businesses, includ- Denham Lowey Thompson (MS) considered read. ing 12 taxes on families making less than Dent Lynch Tipton The text of the bill is as follows: Dold Matheson Towns $250,000 a year. Donnelly (IN) McDermott Vela´ zquez H.R. 6079 (7) While President Obama promised that Doyle McGovern Visclosky Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- nothing in the law would fund elective abor- Duffy Meehan Walberg tion, the law expands the role of the Federal Ellison Moore resentatives of the United States of America in Walden Filner Murphy (PA) Congress assembled, Government in funding and facilitating abor- Walsh (IL) Fitzpatrick Nugent SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. tion and plans that cover abortion. The law Forbes Olver Welch appropriates billions of dollars in new fund- Wittman This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Repeal of Foxx Pallone ing without explicitly prohibiting the use of Woodall Obamacare Act’’. Gardner Pastor (AZ) these funds for abortion, and it provides Fed- Garrett Paulsen Yoder SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Gerlach Pelosi Young (AK) Congress finds the following with respect eral subsidies for health plans covering elec- to the impact of Public Law 111–148 and re- tive abortions. Moreover, the law effectively ANSWERED ‘‘PRESENT’’—3 lated provisions of Public Law 111–152 (col- forces millions of individuals to personally pay a separate abortion premium in viola- Amash Gohmert Owens lectively referred to in this section as ‘‘the law’’): tion of their sincerely held religious, ethical, NOT VOTING—11 (1) President Obama promised the Amer- or moral beliefs. (8) Until enactment of the law, the Federal Akin Gutierrez Landry ican people that if they liked their current Bishop (NY) Hirono Lewis (GA) health coverage, they could keep it. But even Government has not sought to impose spe- Bonner Jackson (IL) Miller, George the Obama Administration admits that tens cific coverage or care requirements that in- Grijalva King (IA) of millions of Americans are at risk of losing fringe on the rights of conscience of insurers,

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The law creates a new nationwide re- mittee on Small Business. failing to provide health plans ap- quirement for health plans to cover ‘‘essen- tial health benefits’’ and ‘‘preventive serv- The Chair recognizes the gentleman proved by HHS and a new surtax on in- ices’’, but does not allow stakeholders to opt from Michigan (Mr. UPTON). vestment. out of covering items or services to which GENERAL LEAVE The President promised American they have a religious or moral objection, in Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan- taxpayers that they would not been violation of the Religious Freedom Restora- imous consent that all Members may forced to fund abortions and our con- tion Act (Public Law 103–141). By creating have 5 legislative days to revise and ex- science rights would be protected. Yet new barriers to health insurance and causing tend their remarks and to include ex- HHS is moving forward with a mandate the loss of existing insurance arrangements, that requires religious institutions to these inflexible mandates jeopardize the traneous material on H.R. 6079. ability of institutions and individuals to ex- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there violate their principles or pay a steep ercise their rights of conscience and their objection to the request of the gen- fine. Or is the fine on faith going to be ability to freely participate in the health in- tleman from Michigan? considered a tax as well, just like the surance and health care marketplace. There was no objection. individual mandate? The Supreme (9) The law expands Government control Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- Court made clear that the mandate is a over health care, adds trillions of dollars to self 3 minutes. massive new tax, one that will pri- existing liabilities, drives costs up even fur- House Republicans promised the marily be levied on middle class house- ther, and too often puts Federal bureaucrats, American people that, if granted the holds. instead of doctors and patients, in charge of Repeal is also the only way to honor health care decisionmaking. majority, we would vote to repeal the (10) The path to patient-centered care and Patient Protection and Affordable Care and restore the promises the President lower costs for all Americans must begin Act, better known as ObamaCare. Let’s wisely made but foolishly broke. The with a full repeal of the law. face it. ObamaCare is nothing like Supreme Court rendered its diagnosis, SEC. 3. REPEAL OF OBAMACARE. what was promised. Former Speaker but the American people will be offer- (a) PPACA.—Effective as of the enactment PELOSI said we would have to pass the ing a second opinion. We promised the of Public Law 111–148, such Act (other than bill to find out what was in it. Rest as- American people that we would work subsection (d) of section 1899A of the Social sured, we found out. to repeal this terrible law, and that is Security Act, as added and amended by sec- Rather than reform health care, this a promise we are keeping. tions 3403 and 10320 of such Public Law) is re- I reserve the balance of my time. pealed, and the provisions of law amended or law epitomizes Washington at its very repealed by such Act (other than such sub- worst—intrusive mandates, higher Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield section (d)) are restored or revived as if such costs, red tape, unaffordable spending, myself 3 minutes. Act had not been enacted. taxes on employers and families, and This bill, Mr. Speaker and my col- (b) HEALTH CARE-RELATED PROVISIONS IN the control of personal health care de- leagues, would take away health secu- THE HEALTH CARE AND EDUCATION RECONCILI- cisions by boards, bureaus, and agen- rity and cause over 30 million people to ATION ACT OF 2010.—Effective as of the enact- cies in Washington. Let’s just consider lose health coverage over the next dec- ment of the Health Care and Education Rec- the many broken promises. ade. That’s more people than the entire onciliation Act of 2010 (Public Law 111–152), population of New York and Ohio. Yet title I and subtitle B of title II of such Act President Obama promised that his are repealed, and the provisions of law reforms would lower family premiums here we go again, wasting time that amended or repealed by such title or sub- by $2,500 by the end of his first term, should be spent on improving the econ- title, respectively, are restored or revived as yet the cost of an employee-sponsored omy and putting people to work. In- if such title and subtitle had not been en- family plan increased to $15,000 in 2011. stead, we’re rehashing the same old ar- acted. The CBO projects, if we allow the rest guments. Americans deserve health se- SEC. 4. BUDGETARY EFFECTS OF THIS ACT. of ObamaCare’s mandates to kick in, curity. The budgetary effects of this Act, for the premiums will rise further. What’s in the bill? The law that the purpose of complying with the Statutory Republicans would seek to take off the Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be deter- The President told us over and over that if you liked your health care plan books prevents people with preexisting mined by reference to the latest statement conditions, like pregnant women, from titled ‘‘Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legisla- you could keep it, yet the law pushes tion’’ for this Act, submitted for printing in employers to drop coverage. The CBO being denied insurance or charged so the Congressional Record by the Chairman of estimates that up to 20 million Amer- much that they can’t get coverage. The the Committee on the Budget of the House of ican workers will lose their plans under law says women should not pay higher Representatives, as long as such statement ObamaCare. premiums just because they are has been submitted prior to the vote on pas- The President said his law would cost women. sage of this Act. a mere $900 billion as if spending nearly People should have an easy, trans- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The bill $1 trillion on a new program were parent marketplace to shop for quality shall be debatable for 5 hours, with 30 thrifty. insurance, and the hardworking middle minutes equally divided and controlled class should receive subsidies to help by the majority leader and minority b 1500 them afford it. People should not be leader or their designees, 60 minutes Yet, when it is fully implemented, worried about losing health coverage if equally divided and controlled by the ObamaCare is estimated to cost tax- they lose their job. People should be chair and ranking minority member of payers $2.6 trillion over a decade. The encouraged to get preventive health the Committee on Education and the President promised to make Medicare services and not be charged for it. Workforce, 60 minutes equally divided stronger. Instead, ObamaCare raided Small businesses should be helped if and controlled by the chair and rank- $575 billion from Medicare to pay for they want to offer health insurance. ing minority member of the Committee new programs and entitlement expan- America should no longer be a coun- on Energy and Commerce, 60 minutes sions. try with millions of people uninsured equally divided and controlled by the The President pledged that he would and unable to get health insurance. chair and ranking minority member of not raise taxes for households with in- That’s what the Republicans want us the Committee on Ways and Means, 30 comes under $250,000. Yet ObamaCare to go back to. They argue that they minutes equally divided and controlled includes 21 new tax increases that will want to repeal and replace ObamaCare. by the chair and ranking minority cost taxpayers roughly $800 billion over What’s their replacement, member of the Committee on the Budg- the next decade. The IRS will impose RomneyCare? They have no replace- et, 30 minutes equally divided and con- new taxes on medical devices, prescrip- ment. They offer nothing to the Amer- trolled by the chair and ranking minor- tion drugs, health coverage, high-pre- ican people. There is no proposal on ity member of the Committee on the mium health plans. The agency will how they would keep these 30 million

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Let’s affirm our commit- spending will explode because of the For example, insurance companies no ment to bring health security to all law. ObamaCare’s new entitlement pro- longer have unchecked power to cancel Americans. Let us reject this Repub- gram and massive Medicaid expansion your policy, deny your child coverage lican bill that would again have the is estimated to cost taxpayers $1.8 tril- due to a preexisting condition, or House go on record repealing the law, lion over the next decade. charge women more than men. which has not yet been fully put into Things aren’t much better for fami- b 1510 place. lies under ObamaCare. In 2011 alone, Over 80 million Americans have Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous con- the annual premium for an employer- gained coverage of preventive care free sent, before I reserve whatever time I sponsored family plan soared past of charge, like mammograms for have, to empower our Health Sub- $15,000. That’s a sharp 9 percent in- women and wellness visits for seniors. crease from 2010. Twenty new taxes im- committee ranking member, Mr. Nearly 13 million Americans will re- pose additional costs on everything FRANK PALLONE from the State of New ceive a rebate this summer because from flexible spending accounts to Jersey, to be able to control the rest of their insurance company spent too pacemakers. That’s 20 new taxes in the time for the Energy and Commerce much of their premium dollars on ad- ObamaCare not yet implemented. It Committee. ministrative costs or CEO bonuses, and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without will be taxing medical devices, drug 5.3 million seniors and people with dis- objection, the gentleman will control manufacturers, and insurers. It drives abilities have saved an average of over the remainder of the time. up the cost of care. It is a farce to $600 on prescription drugs and the There was no objection. think that government subsidies will doughnut hole in Medicaid coverage, Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Speaker, I reserve balance out the increased costs im- Medicare coverage. Also, 6.6 million the balance of our time. posed by all the new taxes and regula- young adults have been able to stay on Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 tions. their parents’ plans until the age of 26, minutes to the gentleman from Penn- Finally, the reach of the Federal including 3.1 million young people who sylvania (Mr. PITTS), the chair of the Government has extended even to the were newly insured—and I hear about Health Subcommittee. conscience of religious charities and this all the time when I am home in Mr. PITTS. Mr. Speaker, in March, educational institutions. When the to mark the 2-year anniversary of the my district. government takes over health care, it For those Americans who yet don’t signing of ObamaCare, I invited local takes over basic decisions of morality have health insurance, help is really on doctors, business owners, and elected that should be left up to individuals. the way. Starting in 2014, the Afford- officials to talk about how the law will It’s far past time we ended the destruc- able Care Act will offer an array of change the practice of health care on tion of our health care system by a quality, affordable, private health in- every level. poorly designed and administered law. surance plans to choose from. If some- We heard from Dr. Gerald Rothacker Full repeal is the only way to get to one can’t afford insurance, or for a about the law’s failure to reform med- real reform. I urge support for the bill. small business that wants to provide ical liability and how young doctors Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I yield affordable insurance to their employ- don’t even realize they’re practicing myself 3 minutes. ees, tax credits are available that make defensive medicine, ordering unneces- Today reminds me of the movie coverage affordable. sary tests, and driving up costs. We ‘‘Groundhog Day.’’ For those of you The result of this repeal, which the heard from Gary Alexander, Pennsylva- who aren’t familiar with the movie, it’s Republicans are putting forth today, is nia’s secretary for the Department of about a TV weatherman who finds him- to basically say that millions of middle Public Welfare, about how the law will self repeating the same day over and class Americans will lose out on new cause State spending to explode in the over again. No matter what he does, health freedoms and new health cov- coming years. he’s stuck on the same day. Does that erage that make a positive difference While Medicaid consumes 30 percent sound familiar? I think it does. in their lives. Rather than refight of the State budget now, if the law is Today, we will take yet another show these old partisan battles by starting fully implemented, it will consume vote on repealing the Affordable Care over on health care and repealing basic over 60 percent. Pennsylvania won’t be Act which will never become law. In protections that provide security for a State government. It will be a health fact, we’re wasting 2 days debating its the middle class, Congress needs to plan that paves roads and funds schools repeal when Congress should be focus- work together to focus on the economy on the side. ing on jobs and reducing the deficit. and create jobs. We also heard from Kirby Sensenig, This exercise in futility does nothing The House Republican leadership the owner of a local roofing company. but attempt to turn the clock back on would do well to seek bipartisan solu- He spoke about the difficult choice he all the many benefits already in place tions to jobs and the economy instead will have to make in coming years for Americans across this country. of seeking this repeal. about whether to keep providing insur- Meanwhile, it increases the deficit, I reserve the balance of my time. ance for his workers, or to pay the pen- puts insurance companies back in Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 alty and cast them into the health care charge of America’s health care, in- minutes to the chairman emeritus of exchanges. creases costs, cuts benefits for Medi- the Energy and Commerce Committee, We all know how much health care care seniors, and eliminates $40 billion the gentleman from Texas (Mr. BAR- reform was needed. We’ve all heard the in tax credits to help make insurance TON). stories about individuals denied care more affordable for small businesses. Mr. BARTON of Texas. I thank the that they desperately needed. We’ve Mr. Speaker, the Affordable Care Act distinguished chairman. heard about the families who struggled ensures that hardworking middle class Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support to pay the bills when a child got sick. families will get the security they de- of the bill before us this afternoon and We all know someone who went with- serve and protects every American in opposition to what is colloquially out insurance because of the high cost from the worst insurance company called ObamaCare. of premiums. But this law did not fix abuses. The law includes numerous pro- All of the comments of the pro- what was broken. It didn’t deliver the visions to keep health care costs low, ponents of the bill that have been made

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Court to decide on health care, and though you said that’s what you were Now you’ve placed yourself in a posi- now our Supreme Court has spoken and doing, you’re really not. tion of a takeaway, and I think that’s they are still fighting it. It’s time that The proponents said the penalties in what is sad. It’s sad for the American everyone accepts the result of the Su- the bill were not taxes. Well, the Su- people, but it’s not going to happen be- preme Court. preme Court in a 5–4 majority several cause the Supreme Court upheld the This has been a long fight, and now weeks ago said, well, really, you’re not law. it’s over. If there are changes that need regulating the mandate and the pen- Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 to be made to the Affordable Care Act, alties under the Commerce Clause be- minute to the gentleman from Florida, we should work together to make cause that would be unconstitutional. a member of the Energy and Commerce them; but partisan efforts to repeal the You’re actually doing it under the tax- Committee, Mr. STEARNS. entirety of the law isn’t what we ation clause. Mr. STEARNS. The gentlelady from should be doing. We’re kind of in an Alice in Wonder- California knows full well—she serves I don’t want insurance companies land situation here. What is true is on the Energy and Commerce Com- getting between patients and their doc- that if this law is enforced, millions of mittee—all during the markup of tors. I don’t like the current system Americans are going to pay much more ObamaCare we had an alternative where the insurance companies deny for health care, and we’re not going to health plan. you coverage or say you have a pre-ex- get better quality care. People like I’m proud to cosponsor this bill to re- isting condition or say you have a cap myself oppose the bill, not because we peal the Affordable Care Act, and they won’t pay any more. This bill don’t want every American to have ObamaCare, because the act is not af- attempts to get health insurance com- health care, but because we want fordable. panies, health insurance, away from Americans to have choices and to make Cutting half a trillion dollars from the insurance companies who try to individual choices about their health Medicare to pay for new spending is control everything and back into the care. wrong. Savings in Medicare should stay hands of the consumers. This law, if enforced, mandates in Medicare. How severe are these cuts I urge my colleagues to vote against things. It mandates the coverage. It to Medicare? The Chief Actuary for this bill, and I implore the Republican mandates what you have to have. It CMS reports that 15 percent of hos- leadership to turn their focus instead mandates what can be paid for it. This pitals will be unprofitable within 10 on the economy and on jobs. Independent Payment Advisory Board years. These cuts can endanger the via- This health care bill, there have been over time will probably mandate how bility of the hospital system and jeop- so many lies spread about it, that it’s doctors practice medicine. ardize the health care available for unbelievable. The fact of the matter is, I personally think that’s wrong. it’s a good bill. It will take the 50 mil- That’s why I believe, since the Su- seniors. Now, we have a whole alphabet soup lion Americans that don’t have health preme Court has ruled 5–4, that we care and reduce it to nothing. It’s a ought to have another repeal vote, of new agencies that are created by this monstrosity of a law. Let me tell good bill for the American people. even though admittedly we had one We shouldn’t be wasting our time. over a year ago. We should repeal it, we you, the IPAD, the Independent Pay- b 1520 should put everybody on record right ment Advisory Board, we all know now where they stand, send the bill to what that’s going to do; PCORI, Pa- Mr. UPTON. I yield 1 minute to the the other body and see if we can’t get tient-Centered Outcomes Research In- gentleman from Kentucky, (Mr. WHIT- the majority leader over there to also stitutes; CCIIO is the Center for Con- FIELD), a member of the Energy and have a vote. Then as people go into the sumer Information and Insurance Over- Commerce Committee. election, we know where the Congress sight, they set up all the exchanges; Mr. WHITFIELD. I might add that stands on this issue. the PCIP, which is the Pre-Existing health insurance companies and phar- Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I yield Condition Insurance Plan. I mean, maceutical companies helped write the 11⁄2 minutes to the gentlewoman from these are all new government agencies. President’s health care bill. And 2 California (Ms. ESHOO). We need to repeal this law and start years ago, when the discussion was on Ms. ESHOO. I thank the gentleman anew with commonsense solutions that the floor about this bill, our friends on from New Jersey. encourage innovation without pun- the other side of the aisle never talked Mr. Speaker, my colleagues, I think ishing businesses, seniors, or individ- about tax increases in the bill. I as- that today is really a sad day. It’s a sad uals. sume they didn’t talk about it because day for the House, and I can’t help but Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I yield they didn’t know about it because the think of Shakespeare: Thou doth pro- 11⁄2 minutes to the gentleman from New Speaker at that time said we’ll find out test too much. Now, it is very clear York (Mr. ENGEL). what’s in the bill after we pass the bill. that my Republican friends have been Mr. ENGEL. I thank my friend for Well, when the Supreme Court upheld opposed to any kind of national health yielding to me. this law, they did so because of the tax- care for as long as I can remember. I rise in strong opposition to the leg- ing power of the Congress, and they But today is really quite extraor- islation before us to repeal the Afford- said certain things were taxes. That dinary because the Congress not only able Care Act. brought up the issue of taxes. So when voted, shaped on, voted on, passed, the I won’t support legislation which we went through this bill, we found 21 President signed into law, it was chal- would allow health insurance compa- new taxes on the American people that lenged, it went to the Supreme Court. nies to deny children access to care, will amount to about $800 billion over The Chief Justice and four other Jus- which would cause Americans to lose 10 years. Taxes on high-cost health tices of the Supreme Court of our land their health care insurance, which plans, taxes on health insurance pro- have upheld the law for health care ac- would reopen the dreaded Medicare viders, taxes on brand-name drugs, cessibility for every single American, prescription drug doughnut hole, and taxes on medical devices, taxes on all God’s children. And what do the Re- throw young adults off their parents’ flexible spending accounts, and others. publicans do but come to repeal. insurance policies. I could go on and on and on. My question is, What are you for? Republicans have proudly stated that I would urge the repeal of this legis- Where’s your plan? I have been in the this is the 31st repeal vote the House lation.

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This Congress has spent most of They’ve had to walk away from it. to 2021. our time voting on messaging bills and This law is hurting people today. It I have voted to repeal this 30 times, very little time actually legislating. needs to be repealed and replaced. and I will keep doing it until we get it My colleagues on the other side of the Mr. PALLONE. I yield 11⁄2 minutes to right. aisle and I agree on many issues. We the gentlewoman from Colorado (Ms. Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 even agree on some of the short- DEGETTE). 1 ⁄2 minutes to the gentlewoman from comings in the Affordable Care Act. No Ms. DEGETTE. Mr. Speaker, we get California (Mrs. CAPPS). bill is perfect, and we should be spend- the message: the Republican majority Mrs. CAPPS. I thank my colleague. ing our time improving it, not abol- wants to repeal the Affordable Care I rise today in strong opposition to ishing it. Act. We got that message the last 30 this bill that would take away insur- Repealing this bill is a vote to drop times they tried to repeal it. And after ance protections and new access to college students from their parents’ this week, the 30 million Americans health care from tens of thousands on health plan. It’s a vote to allow insur- who have lived in fear of bankruptcy the central coast of California. Thanks ance companies to discriminate because they didn’t have health insur- to this law, families are telling me they no longer need to worry that their against women and withhold lifesaving ance before the Affordable Care Act are children will be denied insurance due procedures because of preexisting con- left to ask the same question that I’ve to a preexisting health condition. In ditions. It would stop 13 million Ameri- been asking for the last 30 votes: What my district alone, 9,500 students— cans from receiving rebates on their would you replace it with? young adults—now have health insur- health care premiums. A repeal would What would the Republicans tell the ance through their parents’ plan. A mean children, families, and working millions of Americans with kids with young college graduate recently came Americans are denied health insurance. preexisting conditions like asthma and up to me at the grocery store thanking In our district in Houston, Harris diabetes who would lose their insur- me for the peace of mind as he’s look- County, Texas, we have one of the ance after this vote? What would they ing for a job. tell the millions of seniors who have highest uninsured rates in the country. In my community, 59,000 seniors now lower prescription drug prices and pre- The bill today denies my hardworking receive free preventive care and thou- vention care, which would evaporate if constituents the chance to qualify and sands of seniors in the dreaded dough- this bill passed? What would they tell purchase health insurance. nut hole have received discounts for women who, under the Affordable Care There’s no question that repeal is a prescription drugs, saving an average Act, won’t have to pay higher insur- bad policy. This is all politics. Mr. of $610. Now some folks around here ance rates simply because they’re Speaker, I ask the majority to put par- may not think that much of a savings women? What would they tell the mil- tisanship aside and reach across the of $600. But for so many, this makes a lions of young adults who are able to aisle to improve this law and not resort world of difference. Indeed, one of my stay on their parents’ insurance plans to partisan gimmickry that exposes constituents, Ella May from Nipomo, who would be thrown off if this bill our Nation’s most vulnerable to even wrote this to me, saying that thanks to passed? more pain and suffering. this law, ‘‘I won’t be impoverished Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 All of those benefits and more would again by the cost of my medicines.’’ minute to the gentleman from Oregon evaporate with this vote. And the Re- But this House majority has set up (Mr. WALDEN), a member of the Energy publican majority has nothing to say. yet another vote to take away these and Commerce Committee. I have an idea. Let’s put this silliness benefits from Ella May, from my com- Mr. WALDEN. Thank you very much, aside. While these benefits continue to munity, and from the Nation. Mr. Mr. Chairman. roll out, let’s stop the political Speaker, we should be working to stim- Let’s face it, the law that’s on the grandstanding and instead come to- ulate growth in our economy and spur books takes $500 billion out of Medi- gether to make sure the law is imple- job creation, not voting for a 31st time care and spends it on a new entitle- mented in the best possible way. That’s on repealing this law. ment program. I don’t think taking governing. And that’s what the Amer- I urge my colleagues to reject this money away from seniors’ health care ican public sent us here to do. bill. to create a new government-run pro- Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 Mr. UPTON. I yield 1 minute to the gram is right—and neither do the minute to the gentleman from Ne- gentleman from Pennsylvania, a mem- American people. braska (Mr. TERRY), a member of the ber of the Energy and Commerce Com- I was a small business owner since Energy and Commerce Committee. mittee, Dr. Murphy. 1986. We provided health insurance for Mr. TERRY. Mr. Speaker, the Afford- Mr. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. I the people who worked for us. As a able Care Act is just the opposite— have never doubted my friends on the small business owner, what I wanted unaffordable. It’s chock-full of new other side of the aisle’s compassion or was the ability to group up and have taxes, increased government spending, sincerity, but have always believed more effect in negotiating lower insur- and provisions that are going to make there was a better way of handling ance rates for the people that we cov- health care more expensive. CBO found these health care costs to make sure ered. This law doesn’t really help in that this new law’s insurance mandates that we all get the health care we need any regard with that. In fact, this is a will raise premiums on the individual and the doctor we choose at a price we jobs vote we’re having today, because if market by an additional $2,100 per per- can afford. you’re a small business and you’re at 49 son. The Kaiser Family Foundation Here are some ways we need to do employees, if you go to 51, then all of found that individual premiums have this: a sudden the government comes in on already, because of this, gone up 8 per- Allow people to buy across State top of you with all kinds of potential cent for families and 9 percent for indi- lines. A University of Minnesota study penalties and fees. viduals. And this law isn’t even fully said it would drop the uninsured by 12 And so a lot of small business owners implemented yet. million; in my district are saying: Why would I To add insult to injury, there’s 159 The ability to join groups, because grow my business? Why would I take new boards, offices, and panels—like the purchasing power of groups is what on this new risk? I think this stymies IPAB—that give unelected bureaucrats is making Medicare part D come in at job growth. the authority to ration health care. It 40 percent under budget;

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Without get back to work and do it right for the you can take the plan you need across objection, the gentleman from Penn- American people. jobs and you can’t be cut for being sylvania will control the time. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE sick; There was no objection. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- To make sure there are tax deduc- Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, from its bers are reminded to heed the gavel. tions for buying insurance just like very inception, this law was bad and Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I yield employers have, to allow the chron- remains bad for America. It was writ- 11⁄2 minutes to the gentleman from ically ill to be part of high-risk pools; ten in secret down at the White House. Texas (Mr. GONZALEZ). To encourage people to take steps in Now our committee has exposed all the Mr. GONZALEZ. Mr. Speaker, today, their own life to maintain their own secret deals that went on literally 3 the Republican majority is actually health, and; years ago this month that led to the telling the American people that To have better use of prescription formation and the writing of the legis- they’re better off—better off—not get- drugs, generic and nongeneric, which lation behind closed doors—the very ting rebates from insurance companies also saves a massive amount of money doors that the President, when he was for covering their health care expenses; because some $250 billion a year is running for office, said would always better off not getting preventive serv- wasted in drug problems. remain open. He said this would be an ices under Medicare; that the American We need this instead of $570 billion in open and transparent process. But people getting coverage from com- new taxes in a $1.76 trillion bill. when it came time to actually write prehensive women’s prevention serv- Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, can I in- the law, they invited the lobbyists in, ices that they never had before, you’re quire about how much time remains on they closed the doors, and they wrote going to be better off not getting them. both sides? the law. This is what people have today in The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- We all remember the travesty of De- America because of the Affordable Care tleman from New Jersey has 163⁄4 min- cember 2009 when the Senate passed a Act. The majority is telling the Amer- utes remaining. The gentleman from bill out the day before Christmas, right ican people they’re better off not get- Michigan has 17 minutes remaining. before a snowstorm, and this bill that ting protection from getting cut off Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I yield was hastily drafted, full of errors, full when certain medical costs are in- 11⁄2 minutes to the gentlewoman from of problems, was passed out of the Sen- curred. They’re telling the American Illinois (Ms. SCHAKOWSKY). ate, and that’s what was signed into people you’re better off by not getting Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. I know that law. It wasn’t even a good rough draft. restrictions removed so that children many Americans have heard over and It never came back to the House, and it get coverage despite a preexisting con- over again that ObamaCare is a bad never came to a conference committee. dition; that you’re better off not get- thing. But now that the Supreme Court The dog ate our homework on the way ting health coverage for children up to has declared it the law of the land, I to the President’s office, and we just age 26 on a parent’s health insurance hope that everyone will take another passed the rough draft and sent it on to policy; and that you’re better off for look and see what’s actually in the law the American people, and, by golly, not getting health help for Medicare and how it can help you. they’ll just have to live with it. recipients that fall into the doughnut Right now, because of ObamaCare, if Look, there were some promises hole. you’re a woman, you have free preven- made by the President 4 years ago. One The truth is they had over 10 years to tive services like mammograms. I hope of those promises was, if you liked come up with an idea, with a proposal, you’ll take advantage of that. And no what you had you could keep it. It and nothing was ever done to help the longer will being a woman be a pre- turns out what he should have been American people gain access to afford- existing condition because insurance saying was, do you know what? It’s able quality health care through the companies charge women up to 48 per- going to cost you a lot more to get a private market, because this is what cent more for their health insurance. lot less. There were promises made to this bill is all about—11 years, actu- And because of ObamaCare, right now, seniors that their care would not be ally. And you keep saying that you if you’re a parent and you have a sick harmed with the passage of this law, have an alternative. You’re going to re- child, a child with a disability, that but we all know now that that’s any- peal and replace, but you haven’t come child may not be denied health cov- thing but true. What about our pro- up with one proposal. You only know erage. No one has to worry about life- vider communities? They were prom- how to oppose and not propose. time caps anymore because of ised relief from the sustainable growth Mr. PITTS. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 ObamaCare. rate formula. They were promised some minute to another member of the En- My son, a small businessman, said, medical liability reform. They were ergy and Commerce Committee, the Thanks, Mom, because of ObamaCare, promised that if we expect doctors to gentlelady from Tennessee (Mrs. 35 percent of the cost of coverage for hold down costs, we’re going to at least BLACKBURN). my employees is paid for. And when let them get together and talk about Mrs. BLACKBURN. I thank the fully implemented, no one will have to price. But none of these things came chairman for yielding. worry about having a preexisting con- into being, and instead, what did we I stand here today to support the re- dition. No one will be excluded. If get? A bill that contains 23 new taxes, peal of ObamaCare. Some of you are you’re an unemployed person and you albeit one has been repealed and one asking, how many times are we going lost your job and your health care, has been postponed under the CLASS to do this? We’re going to keep at it ObamaCare will make sure that you Act, but, still, 21 taxes that remain out until we get this legislation off the can get coverage. there for the American people. books. It was a bad bill, it has become For the first time in the United It was not necessary for it to be like a bad law. States of America, we say that health this. There were Republican ideas that Quite frankly, if you are satisfied care is a right and not just a privilege were stymied at the committee level, with a tax-based, government-con- for those people to can afford it. and then, of course, ultimately every trolled, limited-access and bureaucrat- Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, at this House idea was stymied because the centric health care program, then this point I would yield 2 minutes to the House simply took up and passed a is for you. That is what ObamaCare is. vice chair of the Health Subcommittee, very bad Senate bill. Kids on until 26, That is not what the American people

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This law system for both patients and providers, the medical profession be able to put is bad for patients and providers, it’s and making certain that we restore the the needs of their patients first. bad for individuals and employers, and $500 billion of cuts that were made to Mr. Speaker, our Forefathers re- it’s bad for States and jobs. This repeal Medicare and make health care tax jected tyranny, and so should we. Sup- will allow Americans to receive the free. port H.R. 6079, a bill that would repeal care they need from the doctors they Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I yield ObamaCare. Let’s get rid of the boss choose at a cost they can afford. It’s 11⁄2 minutes to the gentleman from once and for all. that simple. North Carolina (Mr. BUTTERFIELD). Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I yield Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 Mr. BUTTERFIELD. If you don’t suc- 1 ⁄2 minutes to the gentlewoman from 11⁄2 minutes to the gentleman from New ceed, try and try again. Republicans Florida (Ms. CASTOR). Mexico (Mr. LUJA´ N). are taking this phrase to a whole new Ms. CASTOR of Florida. Mr. Speaker, Mr. LUJA´ N. Mr. Speaker, this Re- level. House Republicans will vote for I’d like to thank Chairman PALLONE publican majority’s effort to repeal the the second time to overturn essential for yielding the time. Affordable Care Act is bad legislation provisions in the Affordable Care Act, He started off the debate by saying that would undermine significant ad- and, yes, for the 32nd time, to dis- this debate reminds him of the movie vancements of the delivery of health mantle it altogether. ‘‘Groundhog Day.’’ I think he’s right. It care services to all Americans. But let This repeal vote is a waste of time reminds me of a summer rerun. Repub- me be clear: this bill would repeal the and tax dollars. licans are forcing another political de- single-most important Federal law b 1540 bate on the Affordable Care Act—a that governs the delivery of health tired rerun—when the Republicans We all know that this bill will never care to our first Americans, Native should be joining us in focusing on cre- pass the Senate, and the President Americans. It’s an assault on our Fed- ating jobs and boosting the economy. would assuredly veto it. This is purely eral responsibility to tribal commu- That is our number one priority this an act of political posturing, and my nities who, without the Indian health summer. colleagues on the other side of the aisle care system, would not have meaning- It’s a real shame. In fact, it’s dis- should stop their obstruction. ful access to health care services. Our Mr. Speaker, if the Republican ma- heartening to hear my Republican col- Republican majority swept the rug out jority was just as concerned with intro- leagues urge repeal of vital consumer from Native American women and took ducing a comprehensive jobs package protections for American families. My them out of the act to protect them as they’ve been with repealing this Republican colleagues are undermining from domestic violence. This act that constitutional law that was, yes, the economic security of middle class Republicans have put before us would upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court, families in doing so. They are urging hurt people in a very serious way. Americans and our economy would be the elimination of important improve- The act makes possible long-awaited in a much better condition. ments to Medicare, like closing the improvements to the Indian health Stop wasting our time with political doughnut hole, putting cash back into care delivery system by providing au- theater and try passing some bene- the pockets of seniors who need it at thority to provide cancer screenings, ficial, landmark bills of your own. My this time. And what they’re saying is dialysis, as well as all hospice and elder friends on the other side, you have a that it’s okay that people don’t take care, recruit more qualified health pro- wrecking ball. Where is your plan? personal responsibility for their health fessionals, modernize dated health fa- Mr. PITTS. Mr. Speaker, today I’m and their health care, and I think cilities, and establish comprehensive happy to yield 2 minutes to another that’s wrong. It is not fair that if you behavioral health initiatives. distinguished member of the Health pay those health insurance premiums Mr. Speaker, we need to reject this Subcommittee, the gentleman from time after time and those copays, that health plan, and we need to reject this Georgia, Dr. GINGREY. you end up picking up the tab for those effort by Republicans which is causing Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Mr. Speak- who do not. That’s not fair. The Afford- harm to Native Americans across er, I thank the chairman for yielding. able Care Act targets that for replace- America. I would like to introduce you to Sole ment and encourages personal respon- Mr. PITTS. Mr. Speaker, at this time Commissioner Boss Hog from Hazzard sibility. I am pleased to yield 1 minute to an- County, Georgia. Boss Hog used his po- I urge my Republican colleagues not other valued member of the Health sition of authority to terrorize the citi- to waste our time here, but let’s come Subcommittee, the gentleman from zens of his community with the help of together. Let’s work and focus on im- Louisiana, Dr. CASSIDY. henchmen like Sheriff Roscoe P. proving the economy and creating jobs. Mr. CASSIDY. Mr. Speaker, as a Coltrane in the 1970s television show That really is our number one priority. practicing physician still seeing pa- ‘‘The Dukes of Hazzard.’’ Mr. PITTS. Mr. Speaker, at this time tients in a safety net hospital, I sup- Mr. Speaker, today, life imitates art. I’m happy to yield 1 minute to the gen- port repealing ObamaCare. We now have another boss in our tleman from Mississippi (Mr. HARPER). Let’s look at Medicaid, a broken pro- midst—I call this boss ObamaCare. The Mr. HARPER. Mr. Speaker, the poli- gram bankrupting States and driving only health care that citizens of this cies and regulations resulting from the Federal indebtedness and, most impor- country can access are those approved President’s health care law are among tantly, under which patients do poorly. by the boss. the most overreaching added to the Under ObamaCare, Medicaid is great- If you like what you currently have, U.S. Code in modern history. Further, ly expanded, spending increases $100 you can’t keep it. Let me repeat, if you the President himself has said that his billion, straining State and Federal like what you currently have, you law’s individual mandate is not a tax; budgets. We need an alternative to can’t keep it, according to the boss, the yet he is now rallying behind the Su- ObamaCare’s Medicaid bankrupting boss and his henchmen who help fund preme Court ruling that defined this governments and Medicaid’s poor pa- this tyranny. They include the biggest requirement as just that, a tax. tient outcomes. permanent tax increase on Americans, Look, I have little confidence that One reform I propose is the Medicaid borne in large part by middle class this far-reaching law would have ever Accountability and Care Act, or the families and the employers who give advanced had the White House and con- MAC Act. The MAC Act controls spend- them jobs. gressional Democrats united behind a ing, incentivizes quality care, helps

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We tant that we straighten the RECORD The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- offer positive policy for States, tax- out. tleman from New Jersey has 63⁄4 min- payers and, most importantly, pa- This is not a tax for people to get utes. The gentleman from Pennsyl- tients. health care insurance. What this is, the vania has 81⁄2 minutes remaining. Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I yield Supreme Court ruled, and again, Mr. PALLONE. I yield 11⁄2 minutes to 11⁄2 minutes to the gentleman from chaired by a Republican chairman, the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Connecticut (Mr. MURPHY). Chief Supreme Court Justice, and he LEE). Mr. MURPHY of Connecticut. Mr. said that in order for the mandate to Ms. LEE of California. I want to Speaker, have you ever seen the movie stand, Congress could only do it thank the gentleman for yielding, but ‘‘Fatal Attraction’’? It’s a great film. through their taxing authority. And also for your unwavering and relentless The Glenn Close character is so ob- that was to take care of the penalty. leadership on so many important sessed with Michael Douglas that she This is not a tax for individuals to issues. does everything within her power to get their health insurance. CBO says it I rise in strong opposition to the GOP try to win him over, flipping out at the will only affect 1 percent of the Amer- Patients’ Rights Repeal Act. Here we end of the movie by going and boiling ican people, and that is a choice that go again, Mr. Speaker, wasting the the Douglas family bunny. Well, Mr. they will make. It’s not a tax penalty American people’s time on voting on Speaker, I would submit that, having for you to get insurance. It’s a penalty this bill. I think it’s for about the 31st now had 30 different debates on this for those who can afford the insurance time. This Tea Party majority is so discon- floor over repeal of the health care bill, who choose not to buy the insurance. nected from reality that this House the House Republicans have finally hit Now, let me also make another point takes vote after meaningless vote on their boil-the-bunny moment. that is very clear. In addition to this bills that have no chance of ever be- Enough is enough. The American being a program in which the vast ma- coming law. One of the most conserv- people want us to move on. And what jority of the American people approve, ative Courts in a generation has found they would suggest is, instead of listen- they do not want you to repeal their the provisions of the health care law ing to their inner Glenn Close, that opportunity to have individuals, in constitutional, and Tea Party rep- maybe House Republicans should start these tough economic times, their chil- resentatives immediately took to the listening to people like Colleen, a 61- dren be able to stay on their insurance steps of the Supreme Court to blast the year-old retired teacher from Danbury. till 26. They want that there. They do Court as activist and promised a full She’s got diabetes; she’s got sleep not want you to repeal them having to repeal. apnea. What she wants is not more pol- be denied insurance because of a pre- itics on the floor of the House of Rep- Let’s call this what it is, Mr. Speak- existing condition. And our hospitals er. It’s a politically motivated waste of resentatives; she wants relief. She need this very much in order to have doesn’t want another 5-hour debate on time because Republicans have no seri- the Medicaid expansion. ous jobs plan. I will say, though, that top of the other 29. She wants this bill Mr. PITTS. Mr. Speaker, at this the only silver lining in this incredibly implemented. time, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman sad process is that the Tea Party has from Illinois (Mr. KINZINGER), another b 1550 finally named a bill honestly, Patients’ member of the Energy and Commerce Mr. PITTS. Mr. Speaker, at this Rights Repeal Act, because this bill Committee. time, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman does exactly that, repeals the rights of Mr. KINZINGER of Illinois. Mr. from Texas (Mr. OLSON). millions of patients to access to health Speaker, yesterday the Supreme Court Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today care. in support of H.R. 6079, a bill to fully made one thing very clear, or the other Children now have a right to stay on repeal ObamaCare. day they made one thing very clear: their parents’ policy until they are 26. The Supreme Court rightly declared the individual mandate is nothing Republicans want to repeal this right. the individual mandate unconstitu- more than a tax. Patients have a right to not have tional under the Commerce Clause but, The overall tax burden that this puts lifetime caps on their policies nor have unfortunately, allowed it to continue on our economy is staggering. The preexisting conditions prevent them as a tax—a tax. But the Supreme Court overall tax burden this puts on the from getting health care insurance. Re- does not have the final say. The Amer- middle class is staggering. And along publicans want to now repeal this ican people do at the ballot box in No- with those unprecedented personal right. vember. And the House has our say taxes that this implements, let me The SPEAKER pro tempore. The today. point out two other major ones: time of the gentlewoman has expired. Taxpayers face tight budgets and a A $20 billion device tax. Okay. You Mr. PALLONE. I yield the gentle- weak economy. With the largest tax in- can pay for that, according to this bill; woman an additional 30 seconds. crease in American history happening A $102 billion small business health Ms. LEE of California. And let me on January 1 of next year, while the insurance tax. just say, people will not have, under President plays political games, the This bill clearly places a huge tax this bill, a right and responsibility to last thing our taxpayers need is an- burden on the American people, as said see a primary care doctor rather than other tax, especially one that inserts by the Supreme Court. have taxpayers pay for their primary the Federal Government between pa- And by the way, yesterday, the ad- care in emergency rooms if this Pa- tients and their doctors. ministration asked for a tax increase tients’ Bill of Rights—or Patients’ We must repeal this intrusive law on the majority of small businesses. Rights Repeal Act were passed. and replace it with thoughtful legisla- But don’t worry, because that’s only I tell you, our seniors, now they have tion that protects all Americans’ ac- for a year, because in a year taxes will a right to have a reduction in their pre- cess to quality care from the doctor increase on all levels of income if the scription drugs. This right would be re- they choose at a price they can afford. tax cuts are allowed to expire. pealed under this GOP Patient’s Rights Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues In 2010, the American people sent a bill. This is downright outrageous. today to join me in taking the next message to Washington when they sent Health care finally is becoming a step to repeal ObamaCare. one of the largest, boldest freshman right. People in our country deserve

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I thank the my district, because this law is the benefits that our society has provided gentleman from Pennsylvania. wrong law for health care reform in the for so many years and helping achieve Mr. Speaker, this weekend back United States of America. the American Dream. home in Lincoln, Nebraska, at a small When I hear from my hospitals, my Finally, they will not have to go business, a shop owner named Mary skilled nursing facilities, my physi- bankrupt due to high health care costs. and another woman were engaged in cians, when I hear from small busi- Finally, yes, they will have a right to conversation. nesses, and when I hear from my sen- health care, which of course now the She looked up when they were done iors, they’re all in fear of what this Tea Party is calling for the repeal, as and saw me, and she said, Oh, I can ask health care law is going to do to them. it is called, the GOP Patients’ Rights you this question, Who is going to pay So I think it is incumbent upon this Repeal Act. for this health care bill? I basically re- body, as we have a responsibility to the Mr. PITTS. Mr. Speaker, at this time sponded, Yes, that’s the right question. people who live in the United States of I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the Right now, we are seeing some bene- America, to provide them with true gentleman from Montana (Mr. REH- fits from some reasonable reforms, health care reform, reform that truly BERG). such as being able to keep children on reduces the cost of health care and im- Mr. REHBERG. Yesterday, President the health care policies of their parents proves access to care. This Affordable Obama promised to increase taxes on until they’re 26, such as allowing peo- Care Act that was just declared con- our small businesses. At a time when ple who have significant pre-existing stitutional by the Supreme Court is we need to support job creation, raising conditions some hope for affordable in- not—is not—the way to do that. taxes is the last thing we need to be surance. But there are other hard reali- Mr. PALLONE. I continue to reserve doing. It makes the problem worse. ties that must be faced here. This bill the balance of my time. A couple of weeks ago, the Supreme shifts costs to more unsustainable gov- Mr. PITTS. Mr. Speaker, I am Court confirmed that the President’s ernment spending. It cuts Medicare, pleased to yield 1 minute to the gen- health care law imposes the single and it erodes health care liberties. The tleman from South Carolina (Mr. largest permanent tax increase in his- total cost is now projected to be $1.7 MULVANEY). Mr. MULVANEY. I’ve heard a lot of tory. Worse, nearly half of this regres- trillion, and it has 21 new taxes in it. good reasons today to pass this bill and sive tax will hit the struggling middle Many small businesses are going to ac- to repeal the law. What I haven’t heard class. tually drop coverage or cut jobs as this is a discussion about why we should Add more than 13,000 pages of new moves forward. pass it in order to help the President. health care regulations, so far, and it’s Mr. Speaker, there is a better way to We have an opportunity here to do easy to see why President Obama’s move forward. We need the right type something wonderful. We have the op- economy doesn’t creates jobs. It’s too of reform that will actually improve portunity here to help the President busy creating government. outcomes while reducing costs and pro- We need a new direction, but at every keep one of his campaign promises. It’s tecting vulnerable persons. here in bright white letters on a won- step the Senate stands in the way. The Mr. PALLONE. I continue to reserve derful orange background: solution? Repeal this harmful law so the balance of my time. we can get to work putting America I can make a firm pledge under my Mr. PITTS. Mr. Speaker, I am plan that no family making less than back to work. pleased to yield 1 minute to the gen- Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I have $250,000 a year will see any form of tax tleman from New York (Mr. GRIMM). increase—not your income tax, not no additional speakers at this time, so Mr. GRIMM. Mr. Speaker, when I was I’ll reserve the balance of my time. your payroll tax, not your capital elected to Congress, I made a promise gains taxes, not any of your taxes. Mr. PITTS. Mr. Speaker, at this time to the people of Staten Island and to I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the By the way, politicians usually speak Brooklyn to repeal ObamaCare. Tomor- in language that allows us some wiggle distinguished Member from Wisconsin row, I will vote again to uphold that (Mr. SENSENBRENNER). room. There is no wiggle room in that promise. particular promise. There is a list here b 1600 We must repeal this overwhelmingly of all the times that that promise has Mr. SENSENBRENNER. We’ve heard burdensome and costly law, which is already been broken. We got the last a lot about taxes and the Supreme hurting our economy and impeding job one—the most recent addition to that Court decision. I would like to talk growth for small businesses. It will re- list—last week with the Supreme Court about a tax that was labeled a ‘‘tax’’ in duce the American workforce by as decision that told us what we’ve been the Affordable Care Act when it was much as 800,000 and impose $813 billion saying from the very beginning, which passed in 2010. in 21 new taxes. Twelve of those taxes is that this is yet another tax on fami- The act amended Internal Revenue impact families making less than lies that make less than $250,000. Code section 4980(d), and it imposed a $250,000 a year. What a great opportunity we have— tax of $100 per employee per day on any One of the most devastating provi- all of us, both sides of the aisle. We employer who did not follow any man- sions in ObamaCare cuts over a half a have the opportunity to keep a politi- date of the Secretary of Health and trillion dollars from Medicare, pri- cian to his promise, and we can do ex- Human Services. There was no con- marily from Medicare Advantage. I actly that by passing this bill and re- science exemption, and there was no have 107,000 seniors in my district, pealing this law. religious employer exemption; $100 per 38,000 of whom are enrolled in Medicare Mr. PALLONE. I yield myself 1 employee per day is $36,500 per year. Advantage. This is simply reprehen- minute, Mr. Speaker. That means that a parochial school sible, and we must repeal this law to I am amazed by the comments that with 50 employees has to pay a tax of protect our seniors and our economy. the previous speaker made on the Re- $1,825,000 each year. Mr. PALLONE. I continue to reserve publican side. The fact of the matter is The only way to repeal this tax today the balance of my time. that the Affordable Care Act amounts is to pass this bill. If this bill is de- Mr. PITTS. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 to a tax cut. feated and does not become law, we minute to the gentlelady from New Right now, in the State of New Jer- have put all religious employers out of York (Ms. BUERKLE). sey, for people who are paying for their business. Ms. BUERKLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise health insurance, we estimate that Mr. PALLONE. I continue to reserve this afternoon as a nurse and as some- about $1,000 or $1,500 annually from the balance of my time. one who has spent her professional ca- their premiums is actually going to Mr. PITTS. Mr. Speaker, I am reer in health care. I ran for Congress pay for those who are uninsured, for pleased to yield 1 minute to the distin- because I was opposed to the Affordable people who don’t have insurance and guished Member from Nebraska (Mr. Care Act, and I stand here today after have to go to the emergency rooms and FORTENBERRY). 18 months of listening to the people in then don’t pay their bills.

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Because of the way this is rooms and have no insurance will, in cans right now do not have health in- set up, when everybody has health in- fact, have coverage, for the people who surance. surance, then the insurance companies are paying their premiums right now, b 1610 can make enough money, if you will, so they’re actually going to be paying they don’t have to discriminate. But less—it will be a tax cut—because they There are probably as many who are they’ll go back to it if this is repealed. won’t be paying for those people who what we call ‘‘underinsured.’’ In other I ask my colleagues to stop bringing now are uninsured. words, they can’t really buy a good this up. This is a bad bill. Let’s defeat I think it’s really incredible because, benefit package. it now, and let’s continue the way we if you think about it, the Republicans The fact of the matter is, by 2014, should with the Affordable Care Act in always talk about personal responsi- when the Affordable Care Act fully light of the Supreme Court’s decision. bility. How is it fair that people don’t kicks in, you’ll be able to go on an ex- With that, I yield back the balance of have themselves covered? How is it change either in your State or any- my time. that they don’t carry health insurance where in the country and find a good Mr. PITTS. If this new law is so out- and then make other people pay for it? benefit package, one that’s as good standing, I wonder why the administra- I reserve the balance of my time. probably as what you would get now tion has granted over 1,000 waivers to Mr. PITTS. Mr. Speaker, I am under Blue Cross or Blue Shield, good their friends so they don’t have to pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentle- benefits at a good price. That is an meet the requirements of the law. lady from Kansas (Ms. JENKINS). amazing thing. We’ve been here for 200 The President promised not to raise Ms. JENKINS. I thank the gentleman years in this country and were never taxes on anyone making less than for yielding. able to say that that would actually $250,000. He has broken that pledge 20 Mr. Speaker, our current health care happen. times with this new law. Many of them insurance system is badly broken, but I heard my colleagues on the Repub- are impacting the middle class that he the President’s Affordable Care Act lican side in the Rules Committee say promised not to raise taxes on. That’s will only make it worse. It will lead to last night, We’ll just repeal this and $800 billion in new taxes. fewer jobs, more debt, and reduced ac- we’ll come up with a better plan. My friends, the American people have cess to quality care. Most importantly, But they haven’t come up with a bet- a clear choice: Keep this law and pay it doesn’t even deal with our primary ter plan. They talk about health sav- the new taxes or take the law off the problem—affordability. ings accounts and malpractice and all books and let’s start over again with How can a more affordable solution these different things that are basi- some real free-market reforms. result in an $800 billion tax hike? Of cally around the edges. They would I urge support for the bill, and I yield the 21 new tax provisions in this law, 12 pretty much not guarantee most Amer- back the balance of my time. will target the middle class. icans, as they do under the Affordable Mr. CAMP. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- Instead of supporting the largest set Care Act, that they would be able to self such time as I may consume. of tax law changes in more than 20 access health insurance, the peace of We’re here today to repeal a law that years under the guise of health reform, mind that goes with that and all the is both fundamentally flawed and over- we must repeal the law and take the benefits that have already kicked in whelmingly unpopular. The problem time necessary to replace it with more that would be repealed under this bill: with this law, among its many faults, patient-focused solutions. Pursuing The fact that seniors eventually is it puts government at the center of consumer-driven reforms will allow won’t have to worry about the dough- health care decisions, not doctors and Americans the flexibility to take own- nut hole and will have their prescrip- patients. ership of their health care costs and tion drug coverage no matter how Instead of families and employers de- will allow them the freedom to choose much they actually spend, that they’ll ciding what coverage is best for them, what plans work best for them and only have to pay a co-pay; the fact that the Secretary of Health and Human their families. so many seniors now have preventive Services makes that choice. Mr. PALLONE. I will ask if the gen- care; the fact that kids up to 26 years Instead of families and employers de- tleman has any additional speakers. old can go on their parents’ health in- ciding what they can afford to spend on Mr. PITTS. No. We are prepared to surance policy. So many people talk to insurance, the IRS makes that deci- close. me about that. sion. Mr. PALLONE. How much time do I There’s also the fact that preexisting Instead of families and employers de- have remaining, Mr. Speaker? conditions for women and others is no ciding if they even need or want health The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. longer a factor in terms of your ability insurance in the first place, the govern- WOMACK). The gentleman from New to buy health insurance; the fact that ment mandates they purchase it. Jersey has 31⁄4 minutes remaining. there are no more lifetime caps, This is all about the government. It Mr. PALLONE. I will close at this recisions, all these discriminatory is Washington knows best, and it’s time, and yield myself the balance of practices that we’ve had in the past wrong. my time. when you are trying to buy health in- By virtually every measure, this law Mr. Speaker, let me say over again— surance. is a failure. The price tag of the law and I know we’ve had this debate so The fact of the matter is that al- has already doubled, health care pre- many times that it really sounds like ready, over the last few years, most of miums are going up, Americans are los- we just keep repeating the same these discriminatory practices have ing the insurance they have and like, thing—that this is a very important been eliminated. Many people may not taxes are being raised by over $1.5 tril- day at some level because the fact of even realize it’s a result of the Afford- lion, and 12 of the 21 new taxes in the the matter is the Republicans continue able Care Act, but the fact is that it is. law will hit the middle class. It in- with this effort to try to repeal what is That’s why these discriminatory prac- creases costs for 9 out of 10 seniors. It’s probably one of the most important tices are going away. paid for with budget gimmicks that pieces of legislation that has ever Last night, the chairman of the even the government’s own actuaries passed in the last few years in the Con- Rules Committee said, We’ll repeal this admit are not workable. gress and has been signed by the Presi- and we will do something and be dif- According to the Congressional Budg- dent. ferent, and the insurance companies et Office, the law hinders job creation, The reason is that, for the first time, will continue not to have these dis- which is something we can hardly af- when the Affordable Care Act fully criminatory practices. That’s simply ford after 41 consecutive months of the

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The chairman servative approach is one that relies on indi- dividual mandate, is a massive tax. The vidual responsibility. But in my view, and is here, too. We’ve had jobs bills Congressional Budget Office predicts others are free to disagree, expecting people thrown into the hopper that never that approximately 20 million Ameri- who can afford to buy insurance to do so is come forth. Today we’re going through cans will either pay the tax or be consistent with personal responsibility, and the motions of repealing health reform forced to buy insurance they otherwise that’s a cornerstone of conservatism. for the 31st time this Congress. wouldn’t have purchased. That’s 20 mil- b 1620 What we need instead is to get the lion people. Only two States in the U.S. bills that are lodged in Ways and Well, the ones who are free to dis- Means on jobs out on the floor and have more than 20 million people: Cali- agree are his fellow Republicans. The work together, instead of against each fornia and Texas. Clearly, this is a Massachusetts plan, with an individual major tax with major implications. mandate, reflected an original conserv- other and against the interests of the Democrats have argued that the indi- ative Heritage Foundation proposal. American people. I reserve the balance of my time. vidual mandate was necessary to im- Indeed, bills with an individual respon- Mr. CAMP. I would just note that our prove the Nation’s health. What’s next? sibility provision have been cospon- health care bill was the only bill scored Will they require you to purchase low- sored by Republicans for two decades. fat or low-salt foods, or will you have Now, however, Republicans have been by the Congressional Budget Office to pay a tax because they think it’s captured by the radical right and taken that actually reduced the premiums. 1 good for you? a 180-degree turn. This repeal bill only I yield 2 ⁄2 minutes to the distin- House Republicans have heard the deepens and widens the gulf guished chairman of the Health Sub- American people loud and clear, and we handcuffing this Congress. You know, committee, the gentleman from Cali- will not let government—let alone the it’s as if we live in two different fornia (Mr. HERGER). IRS—dictate your health care. We will universes. Let me tell you about the Mr. HERGER. Mr. Speaker, we have repeal this law so you’re again free to universe that is lived in by people who heard many perspectives on what the choose your health insurance plan, to have sent letters to me. Supreme Court did in its health care choose your doctor, and to choose the I quote one, for example, from War- ruling. medical treatment that best meets ren: I want to focus on what the Court’s your needs. Most important of all, we I am 41 years old, and I was diagnosed with decision did not change. The Supreme will ensure you have the freedom to a form of arthritis about 3 years ago. Be- Court’s ruling did not change the fact choose what’s best for you and your cause the Supreme Court upheld ObamaCare, that the Democrat health law makes it family. I don’t have to worry anymore. I know that more expensive for employers to hire Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of I can’t be dropped from my insurance car- workers. Businesses in my district my time. rier. have put their expansion plans on hold Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- A letter from Pamela of Madison because they are worried about higher self such time as I may consume. Heights, talking about the premiums costs. This law was bad for jobs when it After seven decades of frustrated ef- that she has seen. She is a nurse. She was passed, and it’s still bad for jobs forts, the Congress and the President has seen how many people have been now. acted on health reform. It was seven hurt by these costly premiums. She The Court’s ruling did not change the decades that this institution wrestled says: perverse incentives in the President’s with health reform. Finally, it hap- I have watched those who have to undergo law that will encourage some employ- pened. painful procedures, or those who have been ers to drop their health benefits. Mil- The Republican answer: Repeal. given a poor prognosis, because they have lions of Americans will lose the cov- First, it was repeal Social Security, not had access to preventive or even stand- erage they have and like. That was ard medical treatment due to the cost. She then repeal Medicare, then repeal Med- says the Affordable Care Act is right and true when this law was passed, and it’s icaid by block-granting it to the just. still true now. States. Now it’s the same old song: Re- From David in Saint Clair Shores The Court’s ruling did not change the peal health care reform. who says: failure of the President’s law to reduce This Republican Party, the party of Honestly, I am a Republican, but I don’t health care costs. The administration’s repeal, captured by the radical right, believe the health insurance bill should be own Medicare actuaries concluded that would now put insurance companies repealed. I would like to see compromise to- this law will actually increase the back in charge of health care and re- wards improving the legislation, rather than overall cost of health care and CBO peal coverage for 17 million children destroying it entirely. found it will raise health care insur- with preexisting conditions, repeal cov- From Nancy of Clinton Township, ance premiums as well. This was a seri- erage for 6.6 million adults now covered who writes this: ous failure when the law was passed, under their parents’ insurance plan, re- The part of the CARE Act that is most im- and it’s still a serious failure today. peal tax credits for 360,000 small em- portant to my family, even my Republican The Court’s ruling did not change the ployers covering 2 million workers, re- husband, is the provision for our college-age 21 new taxes in the Democrat health peal ending lifetime caps on insurance daughter. Our insurance dropped her at the care law. In fact, the ruling highlights for 105 million, and repeal closing of age of 19, and we had to buy a separate policy how the President’s law raises Ameri- the burdensome doughnut hole for sen- that was very expensive and had poor cov- cans’ taxes to pay for an unsustainable erage. Now we can save several thousands of iors’ prescription medicines. dollars a year, which helps with her edu- new program at a time when unem- The Republican Party of Repeal says: cation. And it makes me sad that more peo- ployment remains far too high. These Repeal and replace. Yet there has not ple don’t understand how wonderful this is. I tax hikes hurt our economy when they been a single comprehensive bill pro- would like the message to get out to more were passed, and they’re are still hurt- posed by the Republicans at any point people. ing our economy today. in this session or before. Indeed, the It makes me sad, she says, that more That’s why I began advocating for re- only comprehensive health plan pre- people don’t understand how wonderful peal of this bad law as soon as it was sented by the Republicans was put for- this is. passed, and why I still support repeal ward by Mitt Romney when he was You know, middle class families have today. Governor of Massachusetts. This is how had lots to worry about since trying to Vote ‘‘yes’’ for repeal.

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But she says, ‘‘No, it’s the big- their lifetime limits would not kick in. by the majority party in this House are gest tax increase in history.’’ I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman very contagious because a lot of young That’s what’s going on here today. It from New York, a very distinguished Democrats think this is the way to is a joke. With the individual mandate, govern. A lot of Democrats are coming member of our committee, Mr. RAN- everybody gets a choice whether you’re here thinking that the more mean you GEL. going to put your health care safety Mr. RANGEL. My colleagues, I know get, the more successful. It’s bad for belt on or not, the principle of personal that history would reflect that this this Congress and it’s bad for our great responsibility: If you can buy health country. Presidential election started much ear- insurance and can afford it, you have Mr. CAMP. I yield 2 minutes to the lier than most of them do. As a matter to buy it or pay a penalty; now, other- distinguished chairman of the Select of fact, it started the very day that Revenue Subcommittee, the gentleman wise, you’re passing the cost on to us. President Obama was sworn in. The You’re a freeloader. The Republicans from Ohio (Mr. TIBERI). honesty of this Republican Party was Mr. TIBERI. Thank you, Mr. Chair- are glorifying freeloaders, people who for them to say that the strategy for man. say they don’t want to pay if they can. getting back the White House was to The President said throughout the Now, the Speaker said, Don’t spike make certain that their primary job debate of health care and since, if you the football if we win in the Supreme was to get rid of Obama. The destruc- like what you have, you can keep it. Court. What you should have said was, tion of the President of the United Employers have told us that’s simply Don’t kick the watercooler. What’s States and everything he stood for, not true. The President said, through- going on on the floor today is another every piece of legislation, every idea out the debate and since on the health pointless, time-wasting exercise. It’s had to be destroyed as their strategy, care bill, the mandate is not a tax. A the 31st time the Republicans have not for America, but for their party. couple of weeks ago, the Supreme tried to repeal the bill. Now, as a psy- Well, I assumed that this was just po- Court disagreed and said the mandate chiatrist, I’m qualified to say this: One litical rhetoric. I didn’t put too much was a tax. definition of insanity is doing the same importance to it. But when the debt Today, in this Capitol, there was an thing over and over again and expect- ceiling came, I felt it was just a little executive with White Castle, a com- ing a different result. Republican ploy of playing chicken to pany headquartered in my hometown The game is over. The referee, John see how much they could get. of Columbus, Ohio, a family-owned, Roberts, blew the whistle. It’s over, But when I saw they were prepared to family-run business with almost 10,000 guys. Why don’t we have the Speaker allow the fiscal integrity of the United employees, which has been providing call us when we’re ready to get down States of America, and what it rep- health insurance to their full-time em- here and talk about real things like resented, to go down the drain just to ployees since 1924. And he testified jobs and the economy and stop giving embarrass the President, then I was today that the bill is a tax and that it people the idea that they’re going to be nudged to take another look to see just will impact their ability to provide scared to death. Less than 1 percent of how far would they go. health care to their employees. Their Americans will choose to be irrespon- Then comes recently the Attorney health care may be too generous, and sible and not buy health insurance if General, where we just didn’t seem to they’ll be taxed. Their health care may they can. care what kind of bad history we were not be generous enough, and they will Vote ‘‘no’’ on this bill. making for this great Republic. We be taxed. Furthermore, he testified Mr. CAMP. I yield 2 minutes to a dis- were going to, the first time in history, that White Castle will not expand. tinguished member of the Ways and hold him in contempt and turn it over They’ve put on hold expansion of 400 to Means Committee, the gentleman from to the Justice Department to see what 500 jobs that would be created with Louisiana, Dr. BOUSTANY. they could do to the President. their expansion beyond the 12 States Mr. BOUSTANY. As a physician with Then, of course, comes the tax cut they’re in. over 30 years clinical experience taking for 98 percent of the American people. One day I got a call from another em- care of patients as a cardiac surgeon, I never heard in political science 101 ployer, in my district, with 48 individ- I’m certainly familiar with the prob- how you tell 98 percent of the Amer- uals. He had just come from his tax lems in our health care system, and ican people that they are going to be preparer, who told him not to expand there’s no denying we need to do sub- held hostage for a tax cut or a continu- his business—not to expand his busi- stantive reforms. But, Mr. Speaker, ation of the tax cut that they had. ness. He provides health care to his em- this law has not created the kind of re- But I think, when it gets to health ployees. But he was told not to go over forms that are needed for our health care, you don’t have to be religious to 50 because he’d have to comply with care system. understand that you are talking about the Federal Government and the Fed- Let’s talk about seniors for a mo- a right to live, a life to improve the eral bureaucracy, new rules, new taxes, ment. This law cuts over $500 billion quality of your life, a life to give chil- and new regulations. ‘‘And we’re sup- out of the Medicare program. It’s going dren, not necessarily your children, but posed to grow our economy,’’ he said to to hurt seniors. I know this from my any child, a better way of life, and the me, ‘‘Pat. We’re supposed to grow our own personal experience having dealt ability to be able to say that even if economy, the private sector?’’ with seniors and seniors’ health care. you had a precondition, you are enti- Ladies and gentleman, CBO esti- We have not fixed the mismatch be- tled to health care. mated that this bill will cost 800,000 tween cost and reimbursement. This is And when someone comes up with jobs by 2021. This is not a commonsense leading to accelerating access problems this grand idea, the whole thing that it bill that became law. Let’s repeal the for seniors and others to good, high- is the person who thought about it that bill and replace it with provisions that quality health care and a good doctor- decides whether you are going to either will expand access and affordability. patient relationship. It’s going to force support it, repair it, make it better, Mr. LEVIN. I yield 2 minutes to the seniors to travel further, to wait perfect it, but to repeal it, and to leave distinguished member from Wash- longer, depriving them of regular ac- nothing out there except that, trust us, ington, a member of our committee, cess to a physician that they know and we’re going to replace it, it is so unfair Mr. MCDERMOTT. trust. to the American people, who could only Mr. MCDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, I We haven’t solved the problem of dream that one day health care would love this cartoon. According to the Re- portability. Portability is something

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Too much progress has keeping 26-year-olds on their parents’ Twenty-one new taxes on every aspect been made with the Affordable Care health insurance; oh, I very much like of the American economy. It’s no won- Act to go back. The American people the idea of ending lifetime caps; oh, I der this economy is in the doldrums. will not be fooled this time. very much like the idea of preventive It’s no wonder we have 41 quarters of Vote ‘‘no’’ on repeal, and get to work service mammography screening and unemployment exceeding 8 percent. putting the American people back to osteoporosis for women. This is unacceptable. Another 800,000 work. Well, that’s what’s in the legislation jobs at risk, as my colleagues men- Mr. CAMP. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 that we passed. Those numbers poll tioned earlier. Plus, CBO reports that minutes to a distinguished member of very well with the American people. the health insurance tax, something the Ways and Means Committee, the And, by the way, the trend line con- that hasn’t been talked about much on gentlewoman from Tennessee (Mrs. tinues in this direction. But if you small businesses, will be passed BLACK). know something about automobile in- through to consumers in the form of Mrs. BLACK. Thank you, Mr. Chair- surance, it’s not just on Friday night higher premiums for private coverage. man. you’re driving along knowing you have Experts also warn that the law will Mr. Speaker, I’m incredibly dis- insurance that you need to be con- cause massive disruptions in how medi- appointed by the Supreme Court’s rul- cerned about. It’s the man or woman cine is practiced. It will accelerate the ing to uphold the President’s health driving the other way toward you that demise of the independent practice of care law, but one thing the Supreme you hope has automobile insurance as medicine, which is a threat to the doc- Court’s decision does not change is the well. tor-patient relationship, creating all need for ObamaCare to be repealed im- The Massachusetts plan polls very kinds of conflicts of interest, from a mediately. The fact is that President well. Not everybody in Massachusetts, bureaucratic board telling physicians Obama’s signature legislative achieve- contrary to what some might think, is what to do to all these other bureau- ment, ObamaCare, is a tax hike on the a Democrat. Almost 64 percent of the cratic entities between the doctor and middle-income class. people in Massachusetts are Repub- patient. Since I took office in 2010, I’ve been licans and Independents. Seventy per- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The fighting every day to repeal cent north approve of the health care time of the gentleman has expired. ObamaCare, and I will not rest until plan that was duly negotiated with Mr. CAMP. I yield the gentleman an this goal is achieved. As a small busi- hospitals, the business community, or- additional 30 seconds. nesswoman and a nurse for over 40 ganized labor. Everybody had a seat at Mr. BOUSTANY. This one-size-fits- years, I know that ObamaCare is not the table. Remember this as we proceed to this all approach is a disaster. That’s why only the wrong medicine for our health vote tomorrow: This is the offering we must repeal this bill in the name of care system, it’s also a disaster for our that Bob Dole suggested to Bill Clin- quality, in the name of cost, and in economy. ton. This is the offering that Senator name of getting this economy back on ObamaCare’s new regulations, taxes, Chafee from Rhode Island offered to track. and mandates are crushing our already Bill Clinton. The mandate was a Re- Mr. LEVIN. I yield myself 10 seconds. weak economy. Now three-quarters of publican proposal that came from the The gentleman from Louisiana voted small businesses say that the law is Heritage Foundation, and it’s the only for the $500 billion in Medicare savings preventing them from hiring people, twice. You come here and criticize, I bone of contention in this legislation. and that has left millions of middle Mr. CAMP. I yield 2 minutes to the guess, yourself. class Americans jobless and without a I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman distinguished chairman of the Human way to provide for their family. Resources Subcommittee, the gen- from Georgia, a distinguished member I look forward to voting tomorrow, tleman from Kentucky (Mr. DAVIS). of our committee, Mr. LEWIS. once again, to fully repeal ObamaCare, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky. Thank you, and I hope this time that the Senate we’ve been down this road before. Mr. Chairman. gets the message loud and clear. It’s We’ve been here 31 times before voting Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support long past time for the Senate to follow to repeal the Affordable Care Act. of H.R. 6079, the Repeal of Obamacare the House’s lead and strike down this We’re wasting time. The American peo- Act. disastrous law. ple are suffering. They have lost their Though the Supreme Court’s decision Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- jobs, their homes, and more than 50 is disappointing, it does not change the self 15 seconds. million uninsured are worried about underlying truths of the President’s In Tennessee, as of December 2011, whether they’re one illness away from health care law. The law has neither 59,000 young adults in Tennessee gained disaster. reduced costs nor improved choices insurance coverage because of ACA, The Affordable Care Act was a his- available to Americans. It outsources and almost 800,000 with Medicare re- toric and necessary step to cover all Medicare decisions to an unelected ra- ceived free preventive services—almost Americans, and all the Republicans can tioning board, interferes with the doc- 800,000. say is, Repeal. These are the same tor-patient relationship, and threatens I now yield 2 minutes to the very dis- forces that fought against Medicare consumers with fewer options and tinguished colleague of mine from Mas- and Social Security. higher premiums. People get it. If it were not for Medi- sachusetts, a member of our com- The health care law is paid for with care, where would our seniors be? mittee, Mr. NEAL. more than $800 billion in new taxes and Where would they turn? Mr. NEAL. Thank you, Mr. LEVIN. another $500 billion or more in Medi- I hope as this debate ensues what we care cuts. All told, we are left with 21 b 1640 can perhaps call this for the next hour, tax increases, including the individual Health care is a right, and it is not a instead of ObamaCare, why don’t we mandate, which, for the first time in privilege; not just for some people, but call it RomneyCare? This is based upon our country, imposes a Federal tax for for all people. We cannot and we will the Massachusetts model that Gov- inaction. not go back. ernor Romney signed with Ted Ken- Imagine what a future Congress Do you want to go back? Do you nedy standing next to him. Anybody could tax you on for not doing: not eat- want people to be afraid to have a who knows anything about insurance ing fruits and vegetables, not buying

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Let role requiring the hiring of thousands ply couldn’t afford to buy private in- me mention the facts. of new IRS employees at an expense of surance on the open market. This was As of December 2011, 125,000 young hundreds of millions of dollars. the national crisis that we worked to adults in Illinois gained insurance cov- The takeaway? Young or old, the try and fix, and this is the national cri- erage. Since it was enacted, ACA, Illi- health care law does little to ensure af- sis that the majority party would like nois residents with Medicare have fordable coverage for all Americans. to go back to. It’s not right. It’s not saved a total of $155 million on their We will not feel the full brunt of its im- good for America, and it’s not good for prescription drugs and 1,350,000 people pact until 2014, but the law has already Americans. with Medicare in Illinois have received proven to be a nightmare. So on behalf of the millions of Amer- free preventive services. Those are the We can’t mistake the Supreme icans who are already benefiting from facts about health care reform. Court’s ruling for an evaluation of good the Affordable Care Act, I urge a ‘‘no’’ I now yield 2 minutes to the gen- policy. At the end of Chief Justice vote on this legislation. tleman from Oregon (Mr. BLU- John Roberts’ majority opinion is an Mr. CAMP. At this time I yield 2 MENAUER), another very distinguished important message. He writes: minutes to a distinguished member of member of our committee. The Court does not express any opinion on the Ways and Means Committee, the Mr. BLUMENAUER. I appreciate the the wisdom of the Affordable Care Act. gentleman from Illinois (Mr. SCHOCK). gentleman’s courtesy in permitting me Under the Constitution, the judgment is re- Mr. SCHOCK. Thank you, Mr. Chair- to speak on this bill, and I appreciate served to the people. man. him framing the difference that the And judged they have. This law is a Mr. Speaker, I wish to rise and offer legislation makes. disaster for patients, small businesses, a few facts. You know, there’s been a That’s why, in a sense, I welcome the and future generations of Americans. lot of opinion going around here today, 31st running of this soap opera here on We must repeal it and redouble our ef- and we’re all entitled to our own opin- the floor of the House, where our Re- forts to start anew on real process re- ion, but we’re not entitled to our own publican colleagues have attempted to forms that will increase patient access facts. repeal the Affordable Care Act. It and quality of care while reducing President Obama famously said: ‘‘If would have a little more credibility if costs. you like your health care plan, you they actually had a meaningful alter- Mr. LEVIN. I yield myself 20 seconds. will be able to keep your health care native that would take the place, that While there is a reference to disaster plan, period.’’ The Congressional Budg- would do the things that this legisla- in Kentucky, here are the facts: et Office released the fact that 20 mil- tion is in the process of doing. 48,000 young adults in Kentucky lion people are expected to lose their Bear in mind that this legislation, gained insurance coverage; health insurance coverage if this law Since ACA was enacted, Kentucky over the course of the next 20 years, is stands—20 million Americans who cur- residents with Medicare have saved a going to reduce overall government rently have health insurance will lose total of $68 million; spending by over $1 trillion. It reforms it under this plan: Fact. Why? Because 538,000 people with Medicare in Ken- Medicare, not by slashing benefits to of bad provisions in the bill. tucky received free preventative serv- senior citizens, but by changing the Seventy-one out of the Fortune 100 ices. priorities and the overpayment for That isn’t a disaster; that’s progress. companies will save $422 billion by Medicare Advantage, which does shift, I now yield 2 minutes to the gen- eliminating their employer-provided as my colleagues say, a half-trillion tleman from California, our distin- coverage and opt instead to pay the dollars, but it uses it to reform Medi- guished colleague on the Ways and $2,000 per-employee penalty instead. It care and pay for medical benefits for Means Committee, Mr. THOMPSON. incentivizes bad behavior, precisely the the American public. Mr. THOMPSON of California. I opposite of the stated goal. What my friends on the other side of thank the gentleman for yielding. Another claim the President repeated the aisle don’t say is that they take Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to was: ‘‘Under my plan, no family mak- the half trillion dollars, but they don’t this legislation that represents the 31st ing less than $250,000 a year will see invest it in strengthening Medicare, time that we have voted or will vote to any form of any tax increase.’’ Yet the they use it in their budget—the same repeal parts or all of the Affordable only reason ObamaCare was found con- $500 billion—to finance tax cuts for Care Act. Instead of staging these po- stitutional, the primary reason that Americans who need them the least. litical games, we should be spending Chief Justice Roberts—joining with The wealthiest, most well off Ameri- our time strengthening the reforms Stephen Breyer, Ruth Bader Ginsburg cans use this $500 billion for additional that were made in the Affordable Care and Elena Kagan, along with Sonia tax cuts. Act and working together to put people Sotomayor—upheld the individual What we have done is to move for- back to work. mandate is under Congress’ taxing au- ward, and it has nothing to do with The Affordable Care Act was passed thority. The truth is 76 percent of broccoli, because if you don’t happen to in response to a national crisis: busi- those paying this new individual man- like broccoli, you don’t have to eat it. nesses and individuals could not afford date tax in 2016 will in fact be individ- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The to buy health insurance. Hospitals, uals who make only $59,000, or a family time of the gentleman has expired. doctors, and clinics provided more than of four who makes $120,000—far below Mr. LEVIN. I yield the gentleman an $100 billion a year in uncompensated the threshold, the promise, and the additional minute. care—$50 million in my district alone. guarantee of President Obama’s Mr. BLUMENAUER. What’s different Now, the good fairy doesn’t come and $250,000. is that, under this system, no one can reimburse them for this care. These Finally, my friends on the other side force the rest of us to buy their broc- costs are passed on to all of us who of the aisle claimed health care spend- coli. have health insurance in higher taxes ing would rise by a mere bargain of Unfortunately, the American health and higher premiums, to the tune of only $938 billion—there was much to- care system now is forcing many of us $1,000 a year in higher health insurance do, I remember, about then Speaker to pay for the uninsured—60 percent of premiums. announcing it was below $1 trillion— whom go to an emergency room or a

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And people come coverage, small businesses, more than preventive insurance. here defending the status quo? one-third of a million who have been Mr. Speaker, how much time is there As of December 2011, 357,000 young able to have tax credits to extend remaining on each side? adults in Texas gained insurance cov- health care, and there’s more along the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- erage. Since it was enacted, Texans way. tleman from Michigan (Mr. LEVIN) has with Medicare have saved a total of The more we debate this, the more 71⁄2 minutes remaining. The gentleman over $220 million on prescription drugs, the American public understands the from Michigan (Mr. CAMP) has 131⁄2 and over 2 million people with Medi- benefits of the legislation, and the minutes. care in Texas have received free pre- more the support grows. Mr. LEVIN. I reserve the balance of ventive services. That’s progress, in Mr. CAMP. At this time I yield 2 my time. contrast to the status quo, 25 percent uninsured. minutes to a distinguished member of b 1700 the Ways and Means Committee, the I reserve the balance of my time. gentleman from New York (Mr. REED). Mr. CAMP. At this time I yield 2 Mr. CAMP. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 Mr. REED. I thank the chairman for minutes to the gentleman from Texas minutes to the gentleman from Ne- yielding 2 minutes to me to address (Mr. BRADY), the distinguished chair- braska (Mr. SMITH), a distinguished this important topic. man of the Trade Subcommittee. member of the Ways and Means Com- Mr. Speaker, I rise today to stand Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, mittee. strong for repeal of ObamaCare. I think Texas is a big State. We have a lot of Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. Mr. Speak- at this point in time it is only right poor families. And as a border State, er, I rise today in support of the bill and just that we be open and honest we have a lot of people here who are today to repeal the health care law. with the hardworking taxpayers of not legal. As a result, we struggle to In speaking with employers in the America. That is why it is important provide health care across our State. Third District of Nebraska, it’s been that we have this vote on the floor to- ObamaCare will make it worse, will very interesting to hear their perspec- morrow so that the American people, make it harder to help families. tive, certainly, when they tell me that with the backdrop of the United States This chart lays out the new health they are holding off on hiring because Supreme Court decision clearly articu- care law that affects every one of you they simply do not know how much a lating what ObamaCare is—it is clear, in America. This is the result of that new employee will cost due to these it is a government expansion of 130- 2,801-page bill and the Supreme Court government mandates. In fact, they’re plus agencies. It’s a significant tax in- ruling. What that Supreme Court left paying overtime to very willing em- crease, with 20-plus tax increases that in place was 159 new Federal agencies ployees because the employees cur- are now clearly delineated and de- and bureaucracies in between you and rently are so concerned about the econ- scribed by the Supreme Court as such. your doctor. What they left in place omy they’re certainly eager to work So when we vote tomorrow, we vote was 21 new tax increases, a dozen of that overtime so they can achieve on a clear record. And I gladly came which hit middle class families like some financial security. And so we’ve here to Washington, D.C., to stand up yourself right in the pocketbook. got an imbalance here in the employ- to downsize the Federal Government, What it left in place is half a trillion ment sector, and we need to fix that. to cut taxes, not increase them. dollars of cuts to our local hospitals, I’m also concerned that the very bu- Also, as we stand in regards to this our home health care agencies, our reaucratic approach, for example, with repeal, we must be cognizant of the nursing homes, even hospice care when the small business tax credit, when I fact that, under ObamaCare, Medicare people are dying. They left in place hear from an accountant who tells me is cut $500 billion. There can be no mis- those cuts. it takes longer to calculate the tax take about it. Let us be clear with the And today you’ll hear, when I finish, credit than it does for the remainder of American people, as we go through this the ranking member will tell you all the small business’s tax return. upcoming debate that will be ulti- this sugar and spice about ObamaCare We can do better. We owe the Amer- mately decided in November, that we in Texas. What he won’t tell you is how ican people better and certainly we need to protect Medicare, preserve it, many seniors will be forced off Medi- need to repeal this bill. reform it, not cut it like this bill does. care Advantage, their plan, because of Mr. LEVIN. I continue to reserve the So when the votes are cast tomorrow, ObamaCare. They won’t tell you how balance of my time. I think ultimately the record will be few doctors will even see our seniors Mr. CAMP. At this time I yield 1 clear where each and every one of us anymore in Texas. minute to the distinguished gentleman stands. I stand—and I hope all my col- What he won’t tell you is how many from Louisiana (Mr. FLEMING). leagues stand with me—to repeal this small businesses and medium-sized Mr. FLEMING. Mr. Speaker, by any legislation, which increases taxes, ex- businesses are going to drop their reasonable measure, America has the pands government, threatens the job health care plans and move their work- best health care system in the world. creators of today and tomorrow with a ers into the subsidized exchanges be- Certainly the many world leaders who burden that scares them from making cause of ObamaCare. You won’t hear come here for treatment are a testa- the hiring decisions that are going to that when I finish talking. ment to that very fact. put people back to work today, which The truth of the matter is if However, over recent decades, a slow is the number one issue that we face in ObamaCare is so great for families, but steady government takeover of America and that we are here in Wash- why are your health care costs still health care by growing entitlements ington standing firm to stand for. going up? has crowded out the private market- Mr. LEVIN. I yield myself 30 seconds. If it is so great for small businesses, place, creating an inefficient system The gentleman from New York voted why did they sue to stop it? whose costs are now completely out of on the $500 billion Medicare provision And if it is so great for seniors, how control. twice, voted for it. come they can’t find doctors to see As a family physician who was elect- As of 2011, 160,000 young adults in them anymore? ed to Congress in 2008, I came here to New York gained insurance coverage Health care is too important to get bring consumer choices, transparency, because of health care reform. Since it wrong, and ObamaCare got it wrong. and efficiency back into our health

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Mr. Speaker, I thank my time of the gentleman has expired. accessibility to good health care that good friend from Michigan for yielding Mr. LEVIN. I yield the gentleman an already existed, and puts Washington me this time and for his leadership on additional 30 seconds. fully in control of your health care de- this issue. Mr. KIND. What we need is more co- cisions that will ultimately lead to yet Mr. Speaker, just to address the pre- operation and more effort in reforming another large, unaffordable entitle- vious speaker’s comments, if you’re a a health care system that is com- ment system. small business in America with 50 or plicated, that is too expensive. We have Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, if you fewer employees, you don’t have to do tools in place now in this legislation would tell the two of us from Michigan a god-dang thing under the Affordable that will not only enable reforming the how much time there is on each side. Care Act other than receive tax credits way health care is delivered, which is The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- for offering health care coverage to more integrated, coordinated and pa- tleman from Michigan (Mr. LEVIN) has your employees. So let’s stop this non- tient-centered, but in how we pay for it 7 minutes remaining. The gentleman sense of trying to scare small busi- so that it is based on the value, or the from Michigan (Mr. CAMP) has 91⁄2 min- nesses throughout America. quality of care that is given, and no utes remaining. It’s been pointed out on the floor by longer on the volume of services that is Mr. LEVIN. So why don’t I reserve numerous colleagues that this is the rendered, oftentimes with poor results. one more time, and then I’ll go for- 31st attempt in this session of Congress I encourage my colleagues to vote ward. to repeal all or part of the Affordable ‘‘no’’ on this. Let’s work together to Mr. CAMP. Mr. Speaker, at this time Care Act. Even The Washington Post improve a health care system that is in I yield 1 minute to the distinguished pointed out earlier this week that desperate need of improvement. gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Baskin Robbins only offers 30 flavors of Mr. CAMP. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 HUIZENGA). ice cream. Enough is enough. minute to the distinguished gentleman Mr. HUIZENGA of Michigan. I appre- And when I first heard that the from Arizona (Mr. QUAYLE). ciate my fellow friend from Michigan United States Supreme Court upheld Mr. QUAYLE. I thank the gentleman yielding this time. the constitutionality of the Affordable for yielding. I’m a freshman. This is my first term Care Act, my first feelings were relief Mr. Speaker, 2 weeks ago, the Su- in session here in Congress. And I and happiness, not for me or anyone preme Court voted to uphold wasn’t here for the passage of this bill. else who was involved in advancing the ObamaCare. This decision confirms But I can tell you, I am here because cause of health care reform, which was that the repeal of ObamaCare must the American people wanted changed. desperately needed—it is a system that take place in the very body in which it They did not and will not accept what has failed too many Americans for too began. This decision reminds us that was passed by this previous Congress. long—but it was happiness for a 1-year- there is no greater calling, no higher You’re going to hear a lot today old little boy who I had a chance of honor than the defense of our constitu- about how it has helped people. We meeting back home in western Wis- ents from the tyranny of government cannot go back to the status quo. But consin by the name of Henry. overreach. this is not the solution. This is not the See, Henry’s mother informed me We have seen what socialized medi- way. And that’s why I rise today in that before he was even born he suf- cine and endless entitlements have strong support of the repeal of the fered a seizure in her womb and, there- done to Europe. Well, let me be very ObamaCare Act, H.R. 6079. fore, the very first breath he took in clear: ObamaCare is no more than a The fact is, the recent Chamber of his life, they were informed that he Trojan horse inserted in the global epi- Commerce survey indicated that a was uninsurable because he had a pre- center of freedom. It is bad for our doc- whopping 74 percent of small busi- existing condition. And that family tors. It is bad for our patients. It is bad nesses say that the law makes it more was depleting their entire life savings for our economy. It is toxic to our mid- difficult for them to hire new employ- making sure that Henry was getting dle class. From its insidious taxes to ees. I’m one of those small business the health care treatment that he its strangling regulation to the oppres- owners who’s been paralyzed trying to needed to survive in his life. sive mandate that lies at its core, figure out what my insurance costs are We’re better than that as a Nation, ObamaCare is bad for America. going to be for my employees. folks. The Affordable Care Act, as this This bill gives us all a chance to vote In addition, the nonpartisan Congres- family pointed out, changed that im- to defend the values upon which our sional Budget Office predicts mediately for Henry and that family, great Nation was founded. I urge my ObamaCare will reduce the Nation’s and for 39,000 other children through- colleagues to support this bill and to labor supply by 800,000 people, not out western Wisconsin who have a pre- repeal ObamaCare. something that we need right now. existing condition. Mr. LEVIN. I reserve the balance of This law is full of compliance uncer- my time. tainties and disincentives for growth. b 1710 Mr. CAMP. At this time, I yield 1 The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Forty-five thousand young adults in minute to the distinguished gentleman time of the gentleman has expired. Wisconsin now can stay on their par- from Mississippi (Mr. NUNNELEE). Mr. CAMP. I yield the gentleman an ents’ plans because of this act. Seniors Mr. NUNNELEE. I want to thank the additional 15 seconds. on Medicare get a 50 percent price dis- chairman for yielding. Mr. HUIZENGA of Michigan. The Su- count for the prescription drugs they Everything they told us when they preme Court recently made it clear need in their lives. passed this law has turned out not to that the individual mandate is, despite Do you want to talk about a big tax be true: if you like your own health what the President and my colleagues increase? plan, you can keep it. This isn’t a tax in this body are trying to say, it is a Take away the 35 percent in tax cred- hike. Prices will go down $2,500 a year. colossal tax increase on the middle its that small businesses are getting It won’t affect religious freedom. The class. today for providing health care cov- list goes on. While I’m disappointed in the deci- erage, which goes up to 50 percent in I was disappointed in the Supreme sion, we know that the American peo- 2014, or the $800 billion in tax credits Court’s ruling, but I did note that the ple want us to come back in and that individuals and families will re- Supreme Court said it was not its job

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ObamaCare is bad for free- for we are and have always been and President ObamaCare. dom. That’s why it must be repealed. shall ever remain a government of the b 1720 Mr. LEVIN. I continue to reserve the people and by the people and for the balance of my time. people. While this Congress this week I notice my colleagues on the other Mr. CAMP. At this time, I yield 1 will vote to repeal this bill, I believe side of the aisle are very much on tar- minute to the distinguished gentleman the American people will have their get in terms of their talking points today. Each and every one has repeat- from Colorado (Mr. LAMBORN). say on a day this fall and that some Mr. LAMBORN. Mr. Speaker, I rise Congress someday will repeal this leg- edly called it ObamaCare, a pejorative, today to support freedom and pros- islation and build us a health care sys- bringing down not only the legislation perity. tem that will focus on lowering the we’re talking about, but diminishing the office of the President of the ObamaCare—call it a tax or a man- costs of health insurance without United States. I remind them that we date—is a threat to personal liberty. growing the size of government. My constituents in Colorado want to Mr. LEVIN. I ask my colleague, how have many people listening to the de- work directly with their doctors with many speakers do you have left? bate today, including young people. We regard to their health care without Mr. CAMP. I believe three or four. should be beholden to the office of the going through a Federal bureaucrat. Mr. LEVIN. I continue to reserve the presidency. That’s why I call it Presi- ObamaCare burdens small businesses balance of my time. dent ObamaCare. But this morning, the Speaker of the and families by imposing more than Mr. CAMP. How much time is re- House, when asked why we’re wasting $800 billion in new taxes that will make maining? time and energy on another repeal vote it impossible for them to grow and The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- said: ‘‘We are resolved to get rid of a thrive. The independent Congressional tleman from Michigan (Mr. CAMP) has 3 law that will ruin the best health care Budget Office estimates that employ- 3 ⁄4 minutes remaining. The gentleman from Michigan (Mr. LEVIN) has 41⁄2 min- delivery system the world has ever ers will create 800,000 fewer jobs by 2021 seen.’’ as a result of ObamaCare. In fact, we utes remaining. Mr. CAMP. At this time, I yield 1 Resolved to get rid of the best health are already seeing how this is hurting minute to the distinguished gentleman care system the world has ever seen? jobs today. The National Retail Fed- from Florida (Mr. SOUTHERLAND). That is what we had before the Afford- eration found that 48 percent of Mr. SOUTHERLAND. I would like to able Care Act? I think my constitu- businessowners cite the potential cost thank the gentleman from Michigan ents—and I would daresay some of my of health care as a reason they are not for yielding the time. colleagues on the other side of the hiring additional workers. Today, I rise in support of H.R. 6079, aisle—would disagree with that. We can fix what is wrong with health to repeal the President’s health care Do you want to go back to a time care through patient-centered reforms law. when insurance companies could deny that are targeted and affordable, but H.R. 6079 will end the individual man- coverage for arbitrary reasons that put first we must protect our freedoms and date, the tax hikes on the small busi- bottom lines ahead of patients’ needs, the economy by repealing ObamaCare. nesses—of which my family has been back to a time when families worried Mr. LEVIN. I continue to reserve the proud owners for many, many genera- about how they were going to afford balance of my time. tions—the devastating cuts to Medi- coverage and lived with the fear that a Mr. CAMP. At this time, Mr. Speak- care, and the government intrusion single medical emergency could send 1 er, I yield 1 ⁄2 minutes to the distin- into Americans’ private health care de- them into bankruptcy, back to a time guished gentleman from Indiana (Mr. cisions. when seniors were overwhelmed by pre- PENCE). While I am disappointed with the Su- scription drug costs with no relief in Mr. PENCE. I thank the gentleman preme Court and with the decision that sight? No. Americans don’t want to go for yielding. it made by not striking down the Presi- back to that time. In fact, when we I rise today in strong support of the dent’s health care bill, I remain com- passed the Affordable Care Act, Presi- Repeal of ObamaCare Act, which will mitted to its full repeal. Under the dent Obama and Democrats in Congress fully and immediately repeal the Af- health care law, over 1 million Ameri- were resolved. We were resolved to ac- fordable Care Act. cans will be at risk of losing their own tually improve our health care system. ObamaCare is not merely a govern- current health care plans. The average We knew that the status quo was not ment takeover of health care; but as American family will see a $1,200 in- working for far too many Americans. many of us insisted during debates on crease in its health care premiums. We were resolved to ensure that every- this floor 2 years ago, ObamaCare is a Many of those families I know in our one had access to affordable health massive tax increase on everyday family community are going to be dev- care coverage. We were resolved to Americans and small business owners, astatingly impacted. guarantee that that coverage would and it must be repealed. Every day in As I have said time and time again, work better for patients and for fami- Indiana, I hear people tell me that bad procedure leads to bad policy, and lies. ObamaCare is stifling our recovery. If 2 years ago—my goodness—on full dis- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The it’s not repealed in full, Hoosiers will play, we saw bad procedure. That’s why time of the gentleman has expired. face higher health care costs and in- I stand here ready to cast my 10th vote Mr. LEVIN. I yield the gentleman an creased taxes. The medical device tax in favor of repealing the President’s additional 30 seconds. alone can cost Indiana more than 2,000 health care law. Mr. CROWLEY. I’m not sure why my jobs. Mr. LEVIN. I now yield 2 minutes to colleagues on the other side of the aisle Yet the issue before us today is not the very distinguished member of our don’t share our resolve to make life for just about economic growth; it’s about committee, the gentleman from New our constituents better today than it freedom. ObamaCare erodes the free- York (Mr. CROWLEY). was prior to the passage of the Afford- dom of every American, opening the Mr. CROWLEY. I thank my friend able Care Act. I don’t understand the door for the Federal Government to from Michigan for yielding this time. resolve to preserve what was an inad- legislate, regulate, and mandate nearly I listened to my friend from Indiana equate status quo by voting tomorrow every aspect of our daily lives under a moment ago quote President Lincoln. to take a giant step backwards.

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I thank the gentleman past and looking to the future, we promise. for yielding. must vote ‘‘no’’ on repeal. The need for repeal has grown more Mr. Speaker, the common ground With that, I yield back the balance of urgent in light of Friday’s dis- that we have is seeking affordability my time. appointing jobs report, which marked and accessibility. ObamaCare fails on Mr. CAMP. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- the 41st consecutive month of unem- both counts. self the balance of my time. ployment greater than 8 percent. A We’ve heard comments from our col- Mr. Speaker, this law is overwhelm- close examination of the health care leagues saying more is yet to come. ingly unpopular, and the reason it is is law explains how it’s contributing to That’s exactly what the American peo- because it is fundamentally flawed. the jobs crisis facing this Nation. Hun- ple—workers, senior citizens, American The flaw is that government is being dreds of additional boards and bureauc- families—are worried about: more to placed at the center of health care de- racies, thousands of pages of complex come. cisions that should be made by doctors regulations, billions of dollars in tax We cannot find doctors. We’re seeing and families together, not by the gov- hikes, and trillions of dollars in new our costs increase. We hear the com- ernment. government spending, these are the ments that are coming. It is the Af- Look at the other measures that we burdens the health care law has piled fordable Care Act. The problem is, can use to examine this law. The on the backs of working families and there’s nothing affordable about it. It pricetag of the law has already dou- job creators. is a $2 trillion tax increase on the bled. It’s over $1.8 trillion now. Health For more than 2 years, the law has backs of struggling Americans. If we’re care premiums are going up. They’re crippled our economy and undermined going to stand up for true health care, not going down as result of this law. employers’ ability to grow their busi- we need to make sure that we repeal They’re going in the other direction. nesses and hire new workers. This is this bill, repeal it now, and replace it And Americans are losing the insur- not just my opinion. We see evidence with common sense. ance they have. And there is a perverse from job creators across the country. Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I reserve incentive in this bill for employers to Gail Johnson, an employer from Vir- the balance of my time. drop coverage because it’s cheaper for ginia, said the law will ‘‘ultimately Mr. CAMP. At this time, I yield 30 them to pay the tax in the bill. slow or stall the growth of small and seconds to the distinguished gentleman Also, taxes are being raised in gen- midsized businesses as we struggle with from Arizona (Mr. GOSAR). eral over a half a trillion dollars in this the costly new requirements.’’ Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise in legislation, and 12 of the 21 new taxes Speaking of the law’s draconian tax support of H.R. 6079. in this law hit the middle class. It will on medical devices, Denis Johnson, The court said Congress can impose make costs expensive for more than 90 vice president of a medical device man- new taxes, and the individual mandate percent of the seniors, and it’s paid for ufacturing facility in Indiana, said it is constitutional as a tax. As Dr. Seuss with budget gimmicks that even the will ‘‘undoubtedly force us to cut crit- would rhyme: If it walks like a tax, government actuaries say aren’t going ical R&D funding and inhibit job cre- talks like a tax, and quacks like a tax, to work. ation and retention.’’ the Supreme Court will tell us surely it The Congressional Budget Office has And Will Knetch, president of a fam- is a tax. And so it did. said this law makes job creation hard- ily-owned manufacturing company in Maybe we can serve it with green er. What we really need is to have a Pennsylvania, testified that ‘‘the sheer eggs and ham. stronger economy that will help create monstrous size of the law intimidates Uncle Sam, I still don’t think Ameri- jobs, but this law makes it harder, ac- most Americans and provides so many cans will like this ObamaCare sham. cording to the CBO. We can’t afford unknowns for the business community, Uncle Sam, loyal to patient-centered that after 41 months of unemployment it is scary.’’ choice I am. above 8 percent. This law is bad for Without any doubt, Mr. Speaker, As the ledgers on exploding costs are workers, bad for families, bad for pa- Americans are concerned about getting already showing us and the courts de- tients, doctors, and employers. this economy moving and putting peo- clared that day, a tax burden is what I urge that we repeal this law, and I ple back to work. As these and other ObamaCare is, and Americans remain yield back the balance of my time. dismayed. employers have accurately described, b 1730 Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- one of the greatest obstacles standing self the balance of my time. Mr. KLINE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in the way of economic growth and As I stand here, I want to remember in strong support of H.R. 6079, the Re- prosperity is the President’s health others from the State of Michigan who peal of Obamacare Act, and yield my- care law. years and years ago argued this issue. I self such time as I may consume. Through his government takeover of think I’ll go back to JOHN DINGELL’s fa- Mr. Speaker, on June 28 the U.S. Su- health care, the President has created ther, who was from Michigan, a Mem- preme Court dealt a devastating blow a destructive roadblock to lowering ber of this distinguished body, and who to the American people. In a sharply health care costs and private sector job started this effort with others to bring divided opinion, the Court upheld the creation, and he has disrupted the care- health insurance to every person in President’s decision to tax individuals ful balance of power between the peo- this country. who don’t purchase government-ap- ple and their government. After seven decades of failure, we proved health insurance. If Washington Whether at congressional hearings, succeeded. Yet the Republicans want to can dictate that private citizens must in public forums, or at the ballot box, repeal it without offering anything to buy health insurance and impose high- the American people have spoken. replace it. So I’ll quote again Governor er taxes when they fail to do so, it is They want their elected leaders to re- Mitt Romney. He said: difficult to conceive of any limit on peal ObamaCare so we can pave the A conservative approach is one that relies Federal power. way to private sector job growth and on individual responsibility. But in my view, While I disagree with the Court’s rul- lower health care costs. and others are free to disagree, expecting ing, that is not the focus of our debate I urge my colleagues to stop defend- people who can afford to buy insurance to do today. We are here instead to overturn ing a broken law and start standing by

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My friend from health care costs for everyone. the national deficit and debt, the gen- Minnesota, the chairman of the com- It would impose 21 new or higher tleman from Virginia (Mr. SCOTT). mittee, said this is a job-destroying taxes, 12 of which directly affect the Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, health care bill. Since the day the middle class, workers and families. It 2 years ago we passed ObamaCare, and President signed the bill, American would lead to a gross tax increase of al- now the Supreme Court has ruled that companies have created 4.3 million pri- most $570 billion over 10 years. It will it is, in fact, constitutional. vate sector jobs. cost $1.8 trillion over the next 10 years, Even after this ruling, some are ig- At this time I would like to yield 2 nearly double the original estimate. noring the fact that these reforms are minutes to the gentleman from Texas, Meanwhile, the Obama administra- working. We know that there are chil- who clearly understands the need for tion has failed to decide what govern- dren with preexisting conditions who high-quality health care for all people ment-approved health insurance will now have insurance. We know that in our country, Mr. HINOJOSA. look like, leaving employers uncertain there are young adults who have had Mr. HINOJOSA. Mr. Speaker, I rise about the future expenses and taxes car accidents and their families did not in strong opposition to this legislation they will face. White Castle, in a hear- have to go bankrupt for health care that would take away health insurance ing just prior to this, has indicated costs because they were able to stay on for over 30 million Americans, force they have held back on creating 400- their parents’ policies. seniors to pay more for their prescrip- plus new jobs because of this uncer- b 1740 tion drugs, and add billions to our def- tainty. We know that there are seniors who icit. As if the cost of jobs and the econ- are receiving assistance when they fall In my great State of Texas, we have omy wasn’t enough of a negative, in the doughnut hole. We know many the highest uninsured rate in the coun- ObamaCare also cuts $500 billion from people have discovered curable diseases try, a disgraceful 25 percent. One of Medicare to finance new entitlement when those diseases were in fact cur- those uninsured was a little boy named programs. It reduces Medicare care able because they didn’t have to save Houston Tracy from Crowley, Texas. itself. According to the American Med- up for copays and deductibles for their Houston was born with a heart defect ical Association, one in three primary annual checkup. We know that there just days before the passage of the Af- care doctors already limit the number are people with serious illnesses who fordable Care Act and was deemed un- of new Medicare patients they take due no longer fear being kicked off their in- insurable from birth for a preexisting to the cost. Once the law is fully en- surance plans in the middle of treat- condition. His case drew national at- acted, CMS estimates that about 15 ment when they need the coverage the tention, and eventually his private in- percent of Medicare part A providers most. And in 18 months, all Americans surance company backed down under will become unprofitable and drop out will be able to afford a comprehensive pressure. Today, under the Affordable entirely, leaving seniors with fewer op- health care policy. All of this was done Care Act, no child will suffer the indig- tions. in a fiscally responsible way. And why nity baby Houston met. Insurers can’t Additionally, the President’s hand- would anyone want to take away these deny children the coverage over a med- picked 15-member Independent Pay- protections and leave people without ical need. These are the protections ment Advisory Board is even more health security? that Republicans want to take away troubling. Its purpose is to control fu- Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to from us today. ture Medicare spending so that if Medi- oppose this 31st attempt to turn the Just yesterday, a Republican Member care grows beyond what is sustainable, clock back on the advancements made of Congress said that if she had her the Board has the power to recommend under the Affordable Care Act. way, she would rather spend every day cuts and ration care. Mr. KLINE. I yield 3 minutes to the voting to repeal the Affordable Care Rights of conscience violations are chairman of the Subcommittee on Act. So rather than working to pass mandated in this bill. This must stop. Health, Employment, Labor and Pen- legislation to put Americans back to I recommend all my colleagues sup- sions, the distinguished gentleman work or stop the outsourcing and port the repeal of this bill in going from Tennessee, Dr. ROE. offshoring of American jobs, Repub- back to a patient-centered approach Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Thank you, licans would rather spend every day that offers this health care system sus- Mr. Chairman. doing nothing but scoring political tainability and care for our citizens. I rise today to urge my colleagues to points by voting to take away health Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, I yield vote for repeal of the Affordable Care insurance for the millions of Ameri- myself 30 seconds. Act. As a physician, I’ve taken care of cans while offering no solution for peo- I would ask my friend from Michigan families for more than 30 years. During ple like little Houston Tracy and the if he could just stay for a question. my time on the front lines, I watched thousands of other children like him My friend from Michigan just said our health care costs skyrocket and who would be left at the mercy of the that there is an estimate that the bill our health care freedom erode. I ob- insurance companies. has doubled in cost, and I have read all served three major problems with the This is a cruel bill. I urge my col- the CBO analyses of this bill. I wonder health care system. One, it costs too leagues to vote ‘‘no’’ on the Republican if the gentleman could tell me the much. It’s unaffordable for too many bill. source of his statement from the Con- people. Two, there were people who Mr. KLINE. Mr. Speaker, I am very gressional Budget Office that the bill didn’t have access to care. And three, pleased to yield 2 minutes to the chair- has doubled in cost from the original there’s a liability crisis in this coun- man of the Workforce Protection Sub- estimate. try. committee, the gentleman from Michi- I yield to the gentleman. The problem is too much govern- gan (Mr. WALBERG). Mr. WALBERG. I appreciate you ment, so more government is not the Mr. WALBERG. I thank the chair- yielding. solution. Unfortunately, the President man. It is the CBO. Go to the Congres- and his party did not learn the lessons Mr. Speaker, my friends across the sional Budget Office. They have di- of Tennessee. In Tennessee, it began aisle decry the fact that we have now rectly stated that it would double. with universal coverage in the nineties voted over 30 times to defund, dis- Mr. ANDREWS. Reclaiming my time, called TennCare. And in 10 short budg- mantle, and repeal the law. But, Mr. if the gentleman could supplement the et years, Mr. Speaker, I saw our costs

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It’s through a 2,700-page bill and more than American seniors know you can count estimated that some 12.8 million Amer- 13,000 pages of rules—and still writing. on the Medicare guarantee no matter icans are going to receive more than The Affordable Care Act doesn’t ad- what the circumstances are, whether $1.1 billion in rebates because of that dress the major problem, which is cost. you’re profitable to take care of or not. provision alone. And it’s also going to cost jobs. That’s why they support Medicare. It would also see, if this bill to repeal I spoke to a business owner in Ten- That’s why we support Medicare, even passed, 360,000 small businesses would nessee just this afternoon who has 800 though the majority has voted on sev- no longer get the business tax credits. employees. He said his H.R. people eral occasions to terminate the Medi- They would no longer be able to cover looked at this plan. He’s going to have care guarantee. some 2 million employees. to lay off 50 people, put 150 people on At this time, Mr. Speaker, I am This list goes on and on. We can show part-time work, and possibly close pleased to yield 2 minutes to a gen- you example after example of people some of his stores. tleman who understands that pre- who have fallen through the doughnut We need to create an economic envi- existing conditions should be made il- hole—those seniors—for coverage that ronment that creates jobs. The last legal and insurance companies should are now being protected by the Afford- Congress passed legislation that would not be able to pursue them, the gen- able Care Act. Let’s find out what we destroy jobs. And make no mistake, tleman from Massachusetts (Mr. TIER- can do about jobs. Let’s stop this 31st our health care system was fundamen- NEY). attempt to repeal an act that that’s tally flawed before the Affordable Care Mr. TIERNEY. I thank the gen- not going to be repealed and get the Act was signed into law. But the Af- tleman. American people back to work. fordable Care Act made a bad situa- It was interesting, we just had a Mr. KLINE. I am pleased to yield 1 tion, I believe, worse. The fact is we hearing in one of the committees here minute to a distinguished member of don’t have free-market medical care in Congress, and we had four witnesses the committee, the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. PETRI). today. About half of all the health care who were speculating about the fear Mr. PETRI. Today, I rise to support bills are paid by government. and the myths and all the things that the repeal of President Obama’s health But that aside, with all the court they hypothesize could be terrible if care law. I support health care reform cases, the policy proposals, the statis- the Affordable Care Act were to go into that ensures that all Americans have tics, it’s still important to remember effect. And then we had one witness access to affordable health care. How- who was the worst nightmare for those that health care is about human ever, I believe the health care law is people, who was a Massachusetts busi- beings. It’s about people. There are no fundamentally flawed in its approach nessperson with a thousand employees, Republican or Democrat heart attacks. and will only make worse our sky- president of the largest Chamber of I’ve never seen one. I’ve never operated rocketing high health care costs and Commerce in the country, was a mem- on a Republican or Democratic cancer Federal deficit. A study last month ber of the board of directors of one of in my life. So we need to talk about so- found the cost of health care services is lutions in a bipartisan way for every- the larger banks, and was in fact the expected to rise 7.5 percent in 2013. one. Health care is too important to be regional consultant to the Fed in that I’m also very concerned about the left to insurance bean counters and to area, who said that since Massachu- law’s negative effects on job creation. I Washington bureaucrats. Government setts accepted the equivalent of the Af- have met with hundreds of employers always makes things more expensive fordable Care Act, not only his busi- in my district and hear constantly how and eventually leads to shortages, to ness has done better and his employers the mandates and uncertainties cre- long waits, and to rationing. have done better and his profits have ated by the law are discouraging hir- Let’s just talk about a few ideas of gone up, but in Massachusetts the ing. The report issued by the invest- what we should do next. Let’s start by economy has done better, more people ment research firm UBS last Sep- just leveling the playing field and give have been working, less people have tember said that the health care law all individuals the same tax break that been using the emergency room, and was ‘‘arguably the biggest impediment businesses get right now. Just treat an more employers are covering their em- to hiring.’’ individual like a business. Let’s start ployees. And in fact, that’s what it is. We need the right reforms to elimi- by empowering our seniors and saving The facts certainly outweigh all the nate waste throughout the system and Medicare by giving them choice. Let’s speculation and the myth and the reward high quality, low-cost care. We allow small businesses to join together fearmongering that we see going on. should be choosing approaches which to compete for more affordable insur- There are millions of people who are give consumers incentives to use their ance just like big corporations do. already taking advantage of the Af- health care dollars wisely. Instead, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The fordable Care Act. One of those in my we’re going in the opposite direction by time of the gentleman has expired. district is Terry Palary, whose son is a turning decisions over to the govern- Mr. KLINE. I yield the gentleman an firefighter who’s working towards his ment. additional 15 seconds. paramedic certificate and who has to I support this bill and would urge all Mr. ROE of Tennessee. And let’s spend hundreds of hours in an intern- my colleagues to work together to im- lower prescription costs by allowing ship that’s not paid for. He’s 23 years plement real reform to ensure every folks to buy medicines anywhere in the old. He wouldn’t have health insurance American has access to affordable world that’s safe. Let’s reform medical under his father’s plan if this bill the health care. malpractice. Finally, let’s force insur- Republicans propose were to go Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, I yield ance companies to compete for your through. And some 3 million other myself 20 seconds. business across State lines. young Americans wouldn’t be covered We share the gentleman from Wis- Health care freedom is about the on health insurance plans as well. This consin’s concern about squeezing down right incentives and personal empower- is misguided legislation that would end health care costs. The record shows ment, not government mandates and that kind of a benefit. that since the Affordable Care Act was regulation. I strongly encourage a It would also mean the end of a enacted, growth in Medicare costs, ‘‘yes’’ vote for this bill. meaningful consumer protection like which had been 8 percent annually, has Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, I yield the 80/20 provision, where we force in- fallen to 6 percent annually by stop- myself 30 seconds. surance companies to actually do ping giveaway corporate welfare profits

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Nor dependent on her father’s Federal em- I am now pleased to yield 2 minutes should we cut $500 billion from Medi- ployee benefits plan. to a Member who understands that care or leave in place new rules that Mary from Princeton wrote: being a woman should never mean pay- the CBO estimates will eliminate em- Our son has cystic fibrosis and he would be ing higher premiums or being a pre- ployer-sponsored insurance for millions subject to both the lifetime cap on benefits existing condition, the gentlelady from of Americans. and the denial because of preexisting condi- California (Ms. WOOLSEY). Instead of tinkering with broken tions were it not for the provisions of the health reform. b 1750 pieces, we should take the cleaner route, repeal the law, and end policies Many people in New Jersey tell me Ms. WOOLSEY. Our ranking member that are raising costs. In their place, they need those things that the health today has proven something that’s we can enact consensus-driven, bipar- reform law does for them, including very clear to me: this is baloney. The protections against premium increases, arguments are baloney. So baloney, ba- tisan solutions that Democrat leaders as well as many others, like coverage loney, baloney. We’re here, Mr. Speak- have ignored in the past. At the same er, standing on the House floor for the time, there’s no reason we can’t main- for young adults, ensuring that people 31st time with the majority serving tain coverage for preexisting condi- with preexisting conditions have access more baloney regarding the Affordable tions and young adults. to health insurance and the elimi- Care Act. Let’s give the Americans what they nation of lifetime limits. They haven’t brought a single jobs want: lower costs, access to quality Now, the majority here who are try- bill to the floor; but for the 31st time care, and more choice. We can do that ing to repeal this law say they want to in the last year and a half, they are through the association health plans keep those provisions. I say get real. voting to repeal the Affordable Care for small businesses, by allowing con- You cannot repeal the law and still Act. sumers to buy insurance across State have the provisions of the law in effect. This is just another political show, lines, and by extending health savings Mr. KLINE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 act XXXI in the Republican theater of accounts. And we must move forward minutes to a member of the com- the absurd. In a moment when what we on commonsense legislation to curb mittee, the distinguished gentleman need is real leadership to tackle seri- junk lawsuits that drive up costs and from South Carolina (Mr. WILSON). ous challenges, I’m still waiting for the force doctors to practice expensive de- Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. I majority’s constructive ideas on health fensive medicine. would like to thank Chairman KLINE care. But all I hear are crickets. This Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to for yielding. leaves me to conclude that they truly join me in repealing this regrettable I am thankful for his leadership on prefer a health care system in crisis— law. Then we can put our focus back on this very important issue promoting millions uninsured and out-of-control effective reforms that will deliver limited government and expanding costs crushing families and small busi- lower costs without putting the gov- freedom. nesses. They must believe that it’s ernment between patients and their Due to the passage of ObamaCare, okay for insurance companies to deny doctors. America is set to experience the larg- you coverage because of a preexisting Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, I yield est tax increase in our Nation’s history condition and particularly to charge myself 30 seconds. which destroys jobs. Over the past year you more if you are a woman. They are Mr. Speaker, we continue to hear and a half, House Republicans have obviously against seniors saving on this charge that there’s $500 billion in voted over 30 times to repeal, defund, prescription drug costs, and they are Medicare cuts in the health care bill. or dismantle the President’s job-de- against increased access to preventive Here are the facts: the new law elimi- stroying health care takeover. If this care. nates a corporate welfare subsidy for law remains on the books, 21 new or in- We need to strengthen these reforms certain health insurance companies creased taxes will be imposed on the instead of dismantling them. The Af- and goes after some wasteful Medicare American people and small fordable Care Act is the beginning, not practices. All the Republican speakers businessowners. Already, the 2,700-page the end. Actually, for nearly a half cen- who have spoken today must agree bill has generated over 13,000 pages of tury, Medicare has provided coverage with those cuts because every single mind-boggling regulations destroying to seniors and those with disabilities in one of them has voted for every single jobs. a fair, cost-efficient way. So maybe, one of those cuts in the last two Ryan Over the Fourth of July recess, I vis- just maybe, it’s time to give every Republican budgets. Every dollar of ited Columbus, Ohio, and read a very American those same benefits. We Medicare savings in the Health Savings thoughtful editorial in The Columbus could do that by passing Medicare ‘‘E,’’ Act is in the last two Republican budg- Dispatch entitled ‘‘Placebo.’’ The arti- ‘‘Medicare for Everyone.’’ ets. cle states: Enough baloney, because it’s time for I am pleased at this time to yield 2 The law creates headaches for businesses of the wealthiest Nation in the world to minutes to someone who understands all sizes that are likely to create a con- provide health care for all. the benefit of families’ being able to tinuing drag on the economy and job cre- Mr. KLINE. I am very pleased to keep their sons and daughters on ation. Small businesses employing close to yield 2 minutes to a very distinguished health insurance policies until they’re 50 people will resist adding more workers member of the committee, the gentle- 26, my friend and colleague from New since 50 is the threshold at which the law re- quires them to provide health care or pay a lady from Illinois (Mrs. BIGGERT). Jersey (Mr. HOLT). penalty or tax. Mrs. BIGGERT. I thank the chairman Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I thank the for yielding. gentleman from New Jersey who is so Throughout the past 3 years, the Mr. Speaker, I rise today to voice my expert in these matters. President and the liberal controlled strong support for H.R. 6079, to repeal Matt from West Windsor wrote me: Senate have pushed government red the Patient Protection and Affordable I graduated from college this past May and tape stalling economic growth, just Care Act. Whether it’s dropped cov- am currently working at a job with new like the policies of ObamaCare. Our un- erage, higher costs or lost jobs, the un- health insurance. I have a preexisting condi- employment rate has remained at over intended consequences of this legisla- tion, and, shockingly, I truly would be with- 8 percent for 41 months. It is clear the tion continue to add up. And now that out insurance and in big trouble if this legis- President’s liberal policies are destroy- the Supreme Court has declared the in- lation is reversed. ing jobs. dividual mandate to be a tax, we know Carolyn from East Brunswick con- In order to put Americans back to that this law contains over 20 distinct tacted me to say she had been laid off work, we must start by repealing this tax increases. and her COBRA benefits were about to overreaching bill and then vote for the

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Here is the record: there are two concerned about the new mandates in and they haven’t even covered about kinds of people who will pay higher health care reform ask me why they half of those 400 new mandates, new taxes under this law. Ninety-seven per- should support it. These small business regulatory authorities that they can cent of American families won’t pay owners have always wanted to offer write regulations on. one dime of tax increases under this their employees health coverage, but It’s going to cost $2 trillion over 10 law. The first family that pays a tax they haven’t been able to do so because years, a half a trillion dollars in cuts increase is a family with a gross in- the cost has been high and unpredict- to Medicare, over $800 billion in new come in excess of about $300,000 a year. able. Health care reform changes that. taxes, including a quarter of a trillion It’s about 1 percent, maybe 2 percent, Now small businesses have a risk pool dollars in taxes on middle-income of the U.S. households. The second is a for more stable and affordable pre- Americans. person who can afford health insur- miums. The fact of the matter is this mon- ance, who elects not to buy it, who uses What repeal really means, Mr. Speak- strosity needs to be repealed. Vote for the emergency room and expects his or er, is that affordable health care, now this legislation and repeal it today. her neighbors to pay their bill. That’s within reach for so many Americans, Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, I yield not the largest tax increase in Amer- would become a distant dream. myself 30 seconds. ican history. Mr. KLINE. Mr. Speaker, can I in- Two points with respect to my friend At this time, I am pleased to yield 2 quire as to the time remaining on each from Virginia’s comments: This tax, once again, 97 percent of minutes to a gentlelady who under- side? American families don’t pay a dime stands who gets hurt if this law gets re- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. more in taxes here. It’s families with a pealed, the gentlelady from San Diego, RENACCI). The gentleman from Min- gross income in excess of about $300,000 Mrs. DAVIS. nesota has 17 minutes. The gentleman a year and people who can afford from New Jersey has 161⁄2 minutes re- b 1800 maining. health insurance, opt not to buy it, and Mrs. DAVIS of California. Mr. Speak- Mr. KLINE. Mr. Speaker, I am now send their neighbors the bills. er, here we are debating for the 31st pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gen- These regulations my friend talks about, here’s what one of the regula- time to repeal health care reform. But tleman from Virginia (Mr. GOODLATTE). again, repeal would be a tragedy for Mr. GOODLATTE. I thank the gen- tions says: If your health insurance company— America. tleman from Minnesota, the chairman which doesn’t really have to compete Repeal would mean that children of the Education and Workforce Com- for your business because they have a with preexisting conditions would lose mittee, for yielding me this time and monopoly or oligopoly—doesn’t spend their health care coverage. for his leadership in combatting this money on your premiums, at least 80 or Repeal would mean that 86 million terrible bill in the aftermath of a very 85 percent, they have to give you the Americans will no longer have access disappointing Supreme Court decision, money back as a rebate. to free preventative care services. ruling that sometimes what we all The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Repeal would mean seniors would no thought and were told was a penalty is time of the gentleman has expired. longer save money on their prescrip- now a tax, but sometimes it’s not a Mr. ANDREWS. I yield myself an ad- tion drugs. tax, it’s a penalty. First time in the ditional 15 seconds. Repeal would mean that 16 million history of the United States Supreme This summer, millions of American middle class Americans would not get Court, in over 200 years of decisions, families will be getting rebates from tax credits to pay for their health care. that a device has been called both a their health insurance companies be- Repeal would mean that my constitu- penalty and a tax at the same time. cause they haven’t spent their money ent’s sister who had breast cancer Very disappointing, and here’s what it on care; they spent it on profit and would still lose her house due to exces- leaves American citizens with. This is overhead. We don’t think that’s such a sive medical bills because she could not your new health care system: more bad regulation. afford health insurance. than 150 new government agencies and Mr. Speaker, in the interest of time, Repeal would mean that my con- programs. I think my friend, the chairman, has stituent who had successful ovarian I was called by PolitiFact a couple of more speakers than we do, so we’re cancer treatment years ago would still months ago, and they said, Where do going to have them go two for our one not be able to purchase health insur- you get that 150 new government agen- to kind of keep it even, if that’s okay ance because of her preexisting condi- cies and programs? We sent them a list with my friend, the chairman. tion. of 158 new government agencies and Mr. KLINE. I appreciate my friend There are millions of Americans who programs with the page number of the having me do that, and we’re glad to are fortunate enough to have health in- bill and the section number of the stat- comply, Mr. Speaker. So at this time, surance they actually like, and they ute, and we’ve never heard back from I’m pleased to yield 1 minute to an- ask me why they should support re- PolitiFact. I’m disappointed. I thought other member of the committee, the form. Well, first, this economic down- we were going to see one of those ar- gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. turn should have taught us all that we rows pointing all the way over to the THOMPSON). are just one pink slip away from losing far right saying, ‘‘True.’’ Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. our health insurance. By allowing the And it is true. Not only do we get 150 Mr. Speaker, prior to Congress, I spent unemployed to purchase affordable in- new agencies and programs, we get 400 nearly three decades as a professional surance, health care reform changes new authorities for the Secretary of in a nonprofit health care setting, and that. Health and Human Services and other in health care there’s a saying: Do no Second, the uninsured, who have no bureaucrats here in Washington to dic- harm. Unfortunately, ObamaCare vio- other choice but to use the emergency tate to families and businesses, large lates this principle. room as a primary care office, dras- and small, to local governments and The President promised that his plan tically raise hospital rates for the rest State governments, to insurance com- would decrease annual premium rates of Americans who do have insurance. panies, to health care providers what for the average family; they’ve actu- As a result, the insured are paying sub- your insurance policy is going to look ally increased.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 15:23 May 02, 2017 Jkt 019102 PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR12\H10JY2.002 H10JY2 rmajette on DSK2TPTVN1PROD with BOUND RECORD July 10, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 158, Pt. 8 11003 The law creates an employer man- It means that Republicans support writing the law. Even my colleagues date that provides a perverse incentive legislation that will raise prescription who support the President’s law will for companies to drop their employees drug costs for our seniors and elimi- surely agree that his administration’s from health plans. nate provisions that hold insurance actions lead us down a dangerous con- The law wastes money on so-called companies accountable for double-digit stitutional path. ‘‘demonstration’’ programs in order to premium increases. My opposition to ObamaCare is clear. conceal the law’s scheduled cuts to b 1810 That aside, having a President act Medicare Advantage, a blatant attempt without Congress to change law sets a to isolate the President from the polit- It means that Republicans support dangerous precedent, one that violates ical fallout from our Nation’s seniors legislation that will raise the taxes of the principles of our Constitution and in November. hundreds of thousands of small busi- the separation of power, principles that The administration insisted that fail- nesses by eliminating the small busi- are the pillars of our democracy. ure to comply with the individual man- ness health care tax credit, which Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, I yield date would not result in a tax. Well, helped them afford health insurance for myself 15 seconds. it’s official. It’s a tax. more than 2 million workers. My friend’s comments echo ones The American people are fed up. And just for the record, The Wash- we’ve heard for the last 2 years about Why? Another check was written that ington Post Fact Checker has also con- the unconstitutionality of the law. The cannot be cashed, more promises were cluded, and I quote, ‘‘The health law Supreme Court spoke with great au- made that cannot be kept. will provide more tax relief than tax thority to that question. People may Mr. Speaker, we must protect the burden for middle class families.’’ agree or disagree with the policy, but American taxpayer. We must prevent Again, it says, ‘‘The health law will this law is clearly constitutional and this policy from doing more harm. We provide more tax relief than tax burden valid. must repeal this law. for middle class families.’’ I am pleased at this time to yield 2 Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, I yield This repeal would mean that Repub- minutes to the gentleman from Con- myself 20 seconds. licans support legislation that will pre- necticut (Mr. COURTNEY), the author, My friend from Pennsylvania just vent eligible constituents from receiv- the originator of the discrimination made reference to the employer man- ing the same health care coverage as provisions against preexisting condi- date. It’s very important that the pub- Members of Congress. And I’m not sure tions, the gentleman that really initi- lic know and the Members know that if why Republicans feel their constitu- ated that. a business has 50 or fewer full-time em- ents do not deserve the same access Mr. COURTNEY. Thank you, Mr. AN- ployees, what they have to do under that they enjoy themselves. But by DREWS, for your leadership in this de- the Affordable Care Act is nothing. voting to repeal the Affordable Care bate here this evening. There is no mandate of any kind for a Act, that is exactly the message being We’ve heard a lot of misleading com- business with fewer than 50 full-time sent to the people we represent. ments about the so-called damage that employees. Mr. KLINE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 has been done to U.S. employers as a I’m pleased at this point to yield 2 minutes to a member of the com- result of the Affordable Care Act. Well, minutes to a gentlelady who fought mittee, the very distinguished gen- the people who make those statements hard for senior citizen rebates and pre- tleman from Tennessee, Dr. forgot to ask the 5,200 American em- scription drugs, the gentlelady from DESJARLAIS. ployers who stampeded into the Afford- Cleveland, Ohio (Ms. FUDGE). Mr. DESJARLAIS. Mr. Speaker, I able Care Act’s early retiree reinsur- Ms. FUDGE. Mr. Speaker, I strongly come to the House Floor today to call ance program, over half of the Fortune oppose H.R. 6079. attention to yet another problem in Republicans in Congress need to stop 500 companies in this country included this poorly drafted, 2,700-page job-kill- the political grandstanding, stop wast- in that group, some of whose corporate ing bill. ing this House’s time and the tax- logos are on the chart here. We all remember former Speaker of And rather than causing problems payers’ money, and start doing the the House, NANCY PELOSI’s famous with new employment, again, just work we were elected to do. There are statement that they needed to pass the looking at Ford Motor Company, critical issues facing the American bill so we could find out what was in it. they’ve added 7,000 workers this year people that desperately need our atten- Today I stand here perplexed by not to the ranks of their assembly plants, tion. The middle class is asking Repub- only what is in the bill but also what is obviously using the benefit of the early licans: Where are the jobs? And what is not in the bill. retiree program, which acts as a Fed- their plan to stop outsourcing Amer- When drafting ObamaCare, Demo- eral backstop for high insurance ican jobs? crats only gave authority for the IRS claims, a principle and a pattern that We should and we must focus on leg- to offer premium tax credits to State we have used for flood insurance, that islation in this House that will exchanges. Well, many States are re- we’ve used for nuclear power plant in- strengthen our economy. Yet it seems fusing to set up these exchanges, mak- surance, again, using the Federal Gov- like Groundhog Day, the same thing ing it necessary for the Federal Gov- ernment as a backstop for high cost over and over and over again. ernment to create them. That is per- claims. And again, companies like The American people should know missible within the law. Comcast, who are hiring in my district, what it’s going to mean to repeal the Here is what is not: nowhere in the have all taken advantage of this pro- Affordable Care Act. Let me tell you law does it give permission for those gram. what it means. credits to be offered in federally-run Individuals who make these claims It means that the Republicans sup- exchanges. Mr. Obama, having recog- have also forgotten to ask the 360,000 port legislation that will make insur- nized this grave mistake, has cir- small businesses that last year took ance company CEOs and executives cumvented Congress by having the IRS advantage of the small business tax richer. unilaterally change his bill to fix this credit, a 35 percent tax credit on health It means that Republicans support error. insurance premiums. That number is legislation that will deny the right of Last time I checked, it was Congress going to go up to 50 percent starting in young adults to remain on their par- that made laws, not the executive 2014. ents’ insurance until age 26. branch. The legislative process should And as Mr. ANDREWS has repeatedly What it means is that the Repub- still have meaning in this country, pointed out here tonight, there is no licans support legislation that will which is why my colleague and fellow mandate on businesses or firms 50 or deny individuals with preexisting con- Tennessee physician Dr. PHIL ROE and I less. That’s 96 percent of small busi- ditions the right to affordable health recently introduced legislation which nesses in America. But there will be a care. prevents the administration from re- tax credit to help those firms actually

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The health care. and enroll new employees in their busi- additional cost will be 2.5 to $3.1 billion The Affordable Care Act, or the ACA, nesses who are looking for those types to Indiana’s Medicaid expenditures. changes that. of the benefits. Once the Federal subsidies end, State Now, by law, 80 percent of private in- So the fact of the matter is that with taxes will have to be increased dra- surance premiums must be spent on the job growth that we have seen, matically or, more likely, reimburse- paying for health care. Some compa- again, we need more. But with the job ment to providers, hospitals, and phy- nies cannot or will not lower overhead growth over the last year and a half sicians will need to be cut. This will re- and profits to 20 percent. So this year since the Affordable Care Act went into sult in further access issues for bene- they will be forced to pay refunds of effect, we have helped businesses, 5,200 ficiaries, as even more doctors drop out more than $170, on average, to more employers who are using the early re- of the program. than 580,000 residents in my State of tiree insurance programs, including As the number of Indiana residents Missouri. nonprofits, religious institutions, and depending on the exchanges for their So, Mr. Speaker, for those who have public sector employers across the insurance grows, the cost to the Fed- stood up for health care today, I stand country, and 360,000 small businesses eral taxpayer will grow rapidly. Either with them. The Republican idea is to who’ve taken advantage of that tax taxes will have to be increased or go backward to the broken system of credit. again, more probably, reimbursement the past. They are trying to end insur- We need to build on that success and to providers will be cut. ance for kids with preexisting condi- grow this economy. Let’s skip this de- We now have a new group of citizens, tions; to end the protection from pre- bate and move on to real jobs legisla- many of whom previously had private scription drug costs; to end free mam- tion. health coverage, that are dependent on mograms; to end the affordability tax Mr. KLINE. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- a government program that is finan- credits for small businesses; to end re- self 30 seconds. funds from insurance companies that We’ve heard a couple of times today cially strapped. Access to providers don’t spend enough on health care. from my distinguished friend and col- will begin to become an issue. Let’s call this Republican repeal bill league from New Jersey and again from The ACA is a financial snowball roll- what it is. This is a distraction from the well about how small employers ing down the hill. We must repeal it be- addressing the jobs agenda of this aren’t affected by this. If you have 50 fore it’s too late. We need step-by-step, country. Let’s get past this Republican or fewer employees, you have to do ab- patient-centered health care reform solutely nothing. But of course if you that decreases the cost while maintain- stunt. Let’s get back to work on things have 51, if you hire just one more em- ing the access to and quality of med- we can do together to continue to grow ployee, you have to pay $42,000 in pen- ical care in this country. this economy. Mr. KLINE. Mr. Speaker, I inquire alties, I mean taxes, or whatever that Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, I yield again as to the time remaining on both is after the Supreme Court ruling. myself 30 seconds. It’s having an impact on our employ- The gentleman from Indiana just said sides. ers. There’s a reason why they’re not that this would be where taxes would The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- hiring. There’s a reason why they’re hit the middle class. I wish that were tleman from Minnesota has 10 minutes scared, and there’s a reason, frankly, true in some ways because the people remaining. The gentleman from New 1 why they want us to repeal this awful this hits are people with a household Jersey has 9 ⁄4 minutes remaining. piece of law. income of over $300,000 a year. I wish Mr. KLINE. Mr. Speaker, I would I am now pleased to yield 2 minutes more people in the middle class made now like to yield 1 minute to a member to a member of the committee, a physi- more than $300,000 a year, but they do of the committee, the distinguished cian, the distinguished gentleman from not. gentlelady from South Dakota (Mrs. Indiana, Dr. BUCSHON. And then secondly, with respect to NOEM). Mr. BUCSHON. Mr. Speaker, I rise Medicaid enrollees, for the first 3 years Mrs. NOEM. I thank the gentleman today to urge my colleagues to support the Federal Treasury picks up 100 per- for yielding. repeal of the Affordable Care Act. It’s cent of that cost. And thereafter, the Mr. Speaker, I rise today to support ironic that this legislation is called average is about 95 percent of the cost this bill, which would repeal the Presi- ‘‘affordable,’’ because in my home of the new enrollees. This is a benefit dent’s health care law. State of Indiana it will be anything but to State governments, and I predict We’ve known all along that this bill affordable. that virtually all of them will opt to will cut a half a trillion dollars out of What’s in it? join in. Medicare. We’ve known all along that How about 21 new taxes, most of up to 20 million Americans could lose b 1820 which hit the middle class. The law has their employer-sponsored health care generated and will continue to gen- At this time, I am pleased to yield 11⁄2 coverage. We’ve known all along that erate thousands of pages of regulation minutes to a gentleman who under- this health care law has only made to comply with, and establishes tax- stands the impact on hardworking fam- costs go up rather than go down or de- payer-subsidized exchanges that are ilies being able to get affordable health crease since its passage. However, we predicted to be overwhelmed when em- care in this country, the gentleman now know that buried within the 2,700 ployers start dropping their private from Missouri (Mr. CARNAHAN). pages of this bill is yet another tax policies for their employees. Paying Mr. CARNAHAN. Mr. Speaker, I op- that is going to hit and fall on the mid- the penalty will just be more cost-ef- pose the Republicans’ attempt to re- dle class. This is in addition to the fective for these employers. peal the new health care law. nearly two dozen tax increases already In Indiana, there will be approxi- When people in St. Louis go to work, in the law on everything from over-the- mately 500,000 additional Medicaid en- they want fair pay for a day’s work. counter prescription medication to rollees in 2014, and by 2024 there will be When they buy dinner on the way pacemakers. approximately 700,000 additional en- home, they expect to pay a fair price. The American people were given a rollees compared to today. They don’t expect to get gouged be- laundry list of promises, but very little Medicaid is already a broken, finan- cause the chef needs a new set of golf of what was promised has turned out to cially-strapped program that does not clubs. Yet those are examples of what be true. We owe it to every taxpayer,

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In this bill before us today, Members ting a half a trillion dollars from Medi- Of course, on March 23, 2010, President of Congress would be able to maintain care. The fact is that the Affordable Obama signed into law the largest their government-subsidized health Care Act extends the life of Medicare health care overhaul in the history of care after they retire instead of getting for 8 years. It adds benefits for seniors the United States. Sadly, it is less insurance, like everybody else, from a and, more interestingly, the cuts that about providing quality health care for plan created under the Affordable Care were made which take corporate wel- all citizens and more about expanding Act. fare money away from insurance com- the scope of Federal Government. panies and avoid waste were voted on The law failed to address the number b 1830 in favor by every Republican who has one health care concern that families Before the Affordable Care Act was spoken today because every dollar of and employers have, and that’s cost. As passed, Members of Congress were eli- those cuts was used in the last two Re- I’ve been sitting here and have listened gible to continue to receive govern- publican budgets. to the debate, under the individual ment subsidized health insurance under At this time, I would like to yield 11⁄2 mandate, each individual absolutely the Federal employees health benefits minutes to a gentleman who has been a will be penalized or taxed—we’ll call it program, even after they retired. This leader in health care for a long time a tax because the Supreme Court did— bill before us today would return that and who understands just how much if in America—this free country—that benefit and would give government his district has benefited from afford- person chooses to remain uninsured or subsidized health insurance to Mem- able health insurance, my good friend to purchase health care that is not gov- bers of Congress, even as it took it from California (Mr. FARR). ernment-approved, and this is regard- away from millions of other Ameri- Mr. FARR. I thank the gentleman for less of one’s income. cans. Members of Congress should not yielding. Despite the Supreme Courts’s ruling, have access to special health insurance I’ve been listening to this debate, not a significant number of Americans con- plans paid for by American taxpayers, just at this moment but throughout tinue to oppose ObamaCare, and they as Republicans would have us do under the whole health care debate. It just are encouraging Congress to take im- this bill. kind of shocked me. Why are the Re- mediate action. Americans and their In addition, this bill would increase publicans so angry with a bill that, es- doctors, not Federal bureaucrats and the deficit. We don’t know by how sentially, they wrote? politicians, are in the best position to much. It could be $143 billion or it It was the Republicans who wanted determine which health care options could be $230 billion. The issue is we to mandate that every person in the best meet their individual needs. Re- won’t even have that estimate until United States carry private health care gardless of the Court’s decision, many July 23. Once we have that estimate, it insurance. The bill does that. It was problems within the law remain the Republicans who wanted to make should be important for the Repub- present, many of which have a signifi- licans, if they intend to modify this sure that people who were cheating on cant impact on small businesses. The Medicare got busted—no free ride. The bill, to say how they’re paying for it American people do not want a one- and be honest with the American peo- bill does that. It was the Republicans size-fits-all health care system that ple. Are the Republicans in favor of in- who said people ought to help them- imposes numerous mandates, regula- creasing the deficit by $150 billion and selves by being healthier—eating bet- tions, and tax hikes on employers and at the same time giving lifetime re- ter, taking care of their health, and ex- employees. This will be devastating not tiree health care benefits to Members ercising more. The bill encourages just to my home State of Alabama but of Congress, or do the Republicans in- that. also to the Nation. So why are you so angry about a bill I look forward to working with my tend to pay for this repeal by increas- that has so much Republican writing in colleagues on both sides of the aisle to ing taxes on the American middle it? improve our health care system by im- class? And it struck me: Do you remember plementing market-based reforms that I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote on this Republican at the beginning of this year they said, actually lower costs, increase access, bill to give benefits to Members of Con- We want to defeat the President—no and maintain a high quality of care for gress and to raise taxes on the middle matter what—even if he signs into law all Americans. I urge my colleagues to class. our ideas. That’s it. He signed into law listen to the voices of the American Mr. KLINE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 an awful lot of Republican ideas, and people and to support H.R. 6079. minutes to another member of the they can’t stand it. Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, I yield committee, an emergency room physi- What I want to tell you is don’t lis- myself 15 seconds. cian, the very distinguished gentleman ten to the rhetoric down here. Go My friend from Alabama, in describ- from Nevada, Dr. HECK. check for yourself. You can go to ing the individual mandate which Re- Mr. HECK. I thank the chair. www.healthcare.gov. Go to your State. publicans have supported for years, Mr. Speaker, just because a law is Go to your county. Put in some infor- said that it’s imposed irrespective of constitutional, it doesn’t mean it’s a mation about yourself. Find out for income. That’s not accurate. If you’re good law. Just because a law is well in- yourself. Check the facts. It’s there. It on Medicaid, the mandate, of course, is tentioned, it doesn’t mean that it ful- will tell you what you get and what covered by Medicaid. There is also a fills its promises. you don’t get. hardship exemption for someone who As a physician, I’ve heard firsthand Look, there are so many good things can demonstrate that he can’t afford from patients who have serious con- that this bad repeal is trying to do that it, and he is given a subsidy. There is cerns about the so-called Affordable it’s going to take away affordability, also a religious conscience exemption. Care Act, that it would actually reduce that it’s going to take away access, At this time, I would like to yield 2 access to affordable high quality health that it’s going to take away what minutes to a gentleman who worked care by enacting substantial new taxes, Americans have been asking for for very hard to make sure that small creating thousands of pages of new reg- over 100 years. Let’s keep it. Let’s businesses and entrepreneurs were ulations, and most alarmingly, putting make it work. aided by this bill and not hurt by it, unelected, unaccountable government Mr. KLINE. I would now like to yield the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. bureaucrats in between patients and 2 minutes to another member of the POLIS). their doctors.

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I’ve minute to the gentleman from Cali- has incentives built-in to bring down costs and talked with business owners in my own fornia (Mr. ROHRABACHER). improve quality and puts us into a government district that want to continue to pro- Mr. ROHRABACHER. I rise in sup- system, where inefficiency and bureaucracy vide coverage for their employees, but port of repeal. are rampant. the health care law is making that Mr. Speaker, when Republicans had Obamacare is not just a step in the wrong harder. These so-called ‘‘small business control of Congress and the White direction. It is a race in the wrong direction. tax credits’’ phase out so quickly after House during the previous decade, we The government, pursuant to Obamacare’s you get above 10 employees or you failed to address America’s major dictates, has already hired 16,000 new IRS start to increase wages that it’s a dis- health care problems, which were ris- agents to intimidate small business. Is that a incentive to grow a business. ing costs and a lack of access to health good use of healthcare dollars? Further, the Supreme Court’s ruling care for millions of hardworking Amer- Let’s commit ourselves to fixing the prob- highlights an uncomfortable truth for icans. So we Republicans didn’t do the lems that confront us, by first undoing this be- the law’s supporters. This law stands job. hemoth bureaucratic nightmare that has been only because the individual mandate is Never passing up a chance to expand foisted upon us as a supposed solution. Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, if I considered a tax, even though pro- the size and power of government over may engage the chairman. We have ponents repeatedly insisted it was not. our lives, the Democrats have seized only one speaker left on our side. I as- Mr. Speaker, we were told Congress upon this opportunity to change the sume he has the right to close. If it had to pass the bill to find out what fundamental nature of health care in would be amenable to him, we’re going was in it. What we found was a bait and America. Instead of fixing the problem, switch of unprecedented proportions. I to let him finish the rest of his speak- they chose to change the system. It is ers, and then I will close for our side. strongly believe that we should ensure significant to remember that even that patients with preexisting condi- Mr. KLINE. Do I understand that the though there were serious issues that gentleman from New Jersey is the last tions have affordable insurance op- needed attention, most Americans at tions, that annual or lifetime limits and only speaker remaining? that time were satisfied with their Mr. ANDREWS. The last and only. don’t prevent Americans from receiv- health care coverage. Mr. KLINE. Mr. Speaker, I have two ing the care and treatment they need, Nevertheless, ObamaCare passed this more speakers and myself. and that young adults have access to House by seven votes and the Senate May I inquire as to the time remain- insurance, especially in difficult eco- with no votes to spare. And nobody had ing? nomic times. That’s why I’ve intro- read the whole bill. What disturbs me The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- duced replacement legislation to do ex- the most is the largest percentage of tleman from Minnesota has 4 minutes actly that, without a government take- Americans who were satisfied already remaining, and the gentleman from over of the system. with their health care are going to find New Jersey has 5 minutes remaining. We need to repeal this law and move out to their dismay that the quality of Mr. KLINE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 forward with reasonable, bipartisan, their health care under ObamaCare will minute to the gentleman from Wis- patient-centered reforms that restore go down and the costs will go up. consin (Mr. DUFFY). the government to its proper role in President Obama has promised those Mr. DUFFY. Mr. Speaker, there are a our health care system and ensure that who are content with their current number of reasons why we should all our patients, their families, and their coverage that they could keep it. We vote to repeal ObamaCare: the tax in- doctors have the ability to decide what now know that is not true. creases on middle class Americans and care is most appropriate. It’s for those Mr. Speaker, when Republicans had control the debt that is going to be piled onto reasons that I strongly urge support of the next generation of Americans. of Congress and the White House during the H.R. 6079. But I want to talk about the impact Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, I yield previous decade, we failed to address Amer- of this legislation on our senior citi- myself 40 seconds. ica’s major healthcare problems, which were zens, the impact this legislation is Mr. Speaker, we’ve done some re- rising costs and a lack of access to insurance going to have on Medicare, and the fact search, and have been unable to find for millions of hardworking Americans. So, we that this bill takes $500 billion out of any occasion in the recent history of Republicans didn’t do the job. Never passing Medicare and uses that money for the House where a major piece of legis- up a chance to expand the size and power of ObamaCare. lation has been brought to the floor government over our lives, the Democrats The trustees at Medicare have indi- where the Congressional Budget Office have seized upon this opportunity to change cated that Medicare will go bankrupt has not yet scored what it’s going to the fundamental nature of healthcare in Amer- in 12 years. The CBO says it will go cost. I think it’s very important that ica. Instead of fixing the problem, they chose bankrupt in 8 years. Why we would Members understand this. No one can to change the system. It is significant to re- take a half a trillion dollars out of tell the Members of the House how member that, even though there were serious Medicare for ObamaCare doesn’t make much this repeal will add to the deficit. issues that needed attention, most Americans sense. No one. When the first repeal came up at the time were satisfied with their health cov- One of my biggest concerns is the in January of 2011, the Congressional erage. Nevertheless, Obamacare was passed Independent Payment Advisory Board, Budget Office said it would add about in this House by 7 votes, and passed by the a board that is going to systematically $220 billion plus to the deficit to repeal Senate with no votes to spare. What disturbs look at where it can reduce reimburse- the law. No one can tell us this after- me most: a large percentage of Americans, ments to doctors, hospitals, and clinics noon how much this will add to the def- especially the ones already satisfied, are for Medicare reimbursements. If you icit. going to find out, to their dismay, that the reduce payments to doctors, hospitals, The Congressional Budget Office has quality of their healthcare under Obamacare and clinics for seniors, you’re going to said by about July 23 they will be able will go down and the cost will go up. impact the quality and access of care to answer that question, but we’re in a President Obama promised that those who for our current seniors. Not a future huge hurry tonight. We have to pass are content with their current healthcare cov- generation, but our current seniors. I this law this week because Mr. CANTOR erage could keep their insurance under think that’s wrong. I think both par- said the day of the Supreme Court deci- Obamacare. It is now clear that’s not true. ties should come together and find a bi- sion that we’re going to show how bold Obamacare includes a provision imposing a partisan bill that will work for all and decisive we were. tax on employers who cancel current coverage Americans.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 15:23 May 02, 2017 Jkt 019102 PO 00000 Frm 00065 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR12\H10JY2.002 H10JY2 rmajette on DSK2TPTVN1PROD with BOUND RECORD July 10, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 158, Pt. 8 11007 Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, I yield sible, that gives Americans the free- peal of the health care bill?’’ By doing myself 15 seconds. dom to make health care choices for so, we’re forgetting about some other The changes in Medicare that the their family, that contains reforms people whose voices will not be heard gentleman from Wisconsin just spoke that actually reduce costs and actually in this Hall tonight but who need to be about added 8 years to the life of Medi- expands coverage. heard throughout this country. care, added benefits to Medicare. They My concerns here are with this 150 The person who had a malignancy in were so bad that he voted for them new government agencies that we’re her breast when she was in her twice. Every dollar of those Medicare going to see, with what I believe will twenties and now, when she goes to savings were in the last two Repub- eventually lead to a government take- start a company and get insurance in lican budgets for which he voted. over of health care with the creation of her thirties, is told, We won’t sell you Mr. KLINE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 a new, massive entitlement program an insurance policy because you had minute to the gentleman from Texas with a cost of $1.76 trillion over the breast cancer, or, We’ll charge you (Mr. FARENTHOLD). next decade. I know the argument is three times what we charge someone Mr. FARENTHOLD. Mr. Speaker, our made, well, we’re going to pay for this else. That should be illegal. Under the job as Representatives is twofold: we by cutting Medicare by over half a tril- law that the majority is going to re- lead and we listen. lion dollars. How could that possibly be peal today, it is. If we think back to the last election done, given the Office of the Actuary We ought to be hearing from the fam- that swept a Republican majority into telling us that that’s not possible. That ily whose son or daughter graduated the House, a lot of the surveys say that is not possible. from college and is still working as a was a result of the public’s dissatisfac- All of the taxes in this bill, how that substitute teacher or still going to tion with this law. We voted to repeal will hurt business, I can tell you right grad school part-time, who has health all or parts of it multiple times and now. Businesses are facing an enor- insurance today because the law says will continue to do so. mous amount of uncertainty, largely they can stay on their mother’s or fa- We just conducted an online poll, a because of our massive debt burden, ther’s policy. That should be the law; mail survey. Although not scientific, it and here we have compounded that and under the law the majority wants still showed over 97 percent of the folks problem with 20 taxes on businesses to repeal today, those families would back in south Texas were opposed to and individuals in this law. lose that benefit. We ought to be hearing from the sen- this law. So I’m looking forward to Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, I yield ior citizen who has to choose between voting to repeal it again, as I’m sure myself 15 seconds. paying their prescription drug bill or many of my colleagues are. The $1.7 trillion cost the gentleman their utility bill at a time of a heat I do want to take a second to address just mentioned is a gross cost. The last wave or a cold snap. They ought to be something that the gentleman on the time the CBO looked at this, which was in a situation where the Medicare pro- in 2011, the first of 31 attempts at re- other side of the aisle mentioned. We gram helps to make those prescription peal, they said that the net savings to don’t have a CBO score for this. I would drugs affordable; and under this law the deficit would be over $200 billion. imagine the cost to the Federal Gov- that the majority wants to repeal Repealing the health care bill costs the ernment, a good chunk of it, is fore- today, that senior is getting between Federal treasury money and adds to gone revenue in the taxes that this bill $600 and $800 a year of a rebate. imposes. the deficit. We ought to be thinking about the I reserve the balance of my time. b 1840 family who has suffered the tragedy of Mr. KLINE. Is the gentleman ready It makes no sense that undoing a malignancy for a child in their fam- to close? ily, and the child hits their millionth something actually costs the govern- Mr. ANDREWS. Yes, we are. We have dollar of chemotherapy and the insur- ment money in the way of spending; it no further speakers. ance company says, We’re sorry; we’re only costs the government in the way I yield myself the balance of my not insuring you anymore; we’re not of foregone revenue, just like this bill time. paying the bill anymore. That ought to has cost this economy in foregone jobs. Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank be illegal, and it is illegal under the Af- We have numbers showing that there my colleagues on both sides for the fordable Care Act. But if the majority are thousands of jobs that could be lost civil and constructive tone of this de- succeeds in its repeal, that will no as a result of this, and we have small bate. It’s been an honor to be a part of longer be the case. businesses that are telling us they’re it. You have heard a lot of things today not growing, they’re not expanding be- I also want to note that the leader of about what this bill isn’t. It isn’t a $500 cause of the uncertainty associated our committee, Congressman MILLER million cut in Medicare. It expands with this law and the costs associated of California, is regrettably not with us Medicare benefits. It lengthens the with complying with it. because of the death of his mother. We Medicare trust. It does so by cutting Mr. ANDREWS. I yield myself 15 sec- extend our condolences to his family out corporate welfare for health insur- onds. and certainly to our beloved colleague, ance companies. And every single Re- Mr. Speaker, this is the first time, GEORGE MILLER. publican speaker here today voted for apparently, in the modern history of I want to speak for just a few min- every one of those cuts in the last two the Congress where we voted on a utes about some people who have been Republican budgets. major piece of legislation and not a left out of this debate tonight. Most It’s not the largest tax increase in soul knows how much it’s going to cost importantly, the people who have been American history. Ninety-seven per- the Federal treasury. I think that’s an left out of this debate are the people cent of American families don’t pay a irregular and irresponsible procedure. I looking for a job in this country, are dollar more in taxes under this bill. If think on that basis alone people should looking to grow business in this coun- your family has a gross income above vote against this bill. try, because that’s what we should be about $300,000, yes, you do. But for the I reserve the balance of my time. working on here together tonight. We other 97 percent of American families, Mr. KLINE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 should be working on legislation that that’s not the case. minute to the gentleman from Cali- puts the American people back to work We’ve heard this is a government fornia (Mr. ROYCE). and creates an environment where takeover of health care. This is a con- Mr. ROYCE. I thank the gentleman America’s entrepreneurs can grow and sumer takeover of health care. for yielding. thrive and succeed. It’s a law that says when your insur- I join with those that are concerned. Instead of doing that, instead of ask- ance company says to you, ‘‘Sorry, but I urge my colleagues to repeal this ing Speaker BOEHNER’s infamous ques- you have had breast cancer. We won’t health care law so that we can replace tion, ‘‘Where are the jobs?’’ we’re ask- insure you,’’ you don’t have to take it with a plan that is fiscally respon- ing, ‘‘Where is the 31st vote on the re- that anymore.

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When the insurance company says, If any of these three broken promises Seven, even though just partially im- ‘‘Here’s a bill that’s 40 percent higher were known to the public and to Con- plemented, it has caused health care because you’re a woman,’’ you don’t gress at the time they were passing insurance premiums across the country have to take that anymore. this law, the law would have never to increase dramatically. This is not about defending a statute; passed in the first place. We now have Eight, last but not least, ObamaCare it’s about defending the rights of mid- this information. Let’s revisit this. is causing massive uncertainty for dle-class Americans who deserve better With that, I look forward to a hardy American business, hurting American than this repeal. debate with my good friend from Mary- job growth and our economy and the We should defeat this repeal and land (Mr. VAN HOLLEN), and I reserve American middle class, adding pain to come right back to work tomorrow on the balance of my time. an already troubled Obama economy. Mr. Speaker, in light of these many a bill that will stop outsourcing and Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, I flaws, it is time for Congress to do the support insourcing of American jobs. yield myself 1 minute. right thing and to repeal this fatally It’s time to get back to work putting What we’re engaged in here in the flawed legislation. That is what H.R. America back to work and end the 31st House of Representatives right now is a 6079 does, simply put, and I urge my travesty of trying to repeal this bill. total waste of taxpayer money. It’s no colleagues to support it. wonder the American people think so Vote ‘‘no.’’ Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, I Mr. KLINE. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- little of this institution. We are now on yield myself such time as I may con- self the balance of my time. our 31st effort in this House to repeal sume. Mr. Speaker, we have heard a lot of all or part of ObamaCare. We have not Mr. Speaker, it’s quite a scene to see the same debate, the same rhetoric we yet voted once on the President’s jobs so many of our colleagues rush to the have heard before this bill was turned bill, which he presented last Sep- floor of this House to call upon this into law, passed on Christmas Eve, tember. Congress to deny the American people jammed through Congress. Now we Two numbers. Thirty-one; that’s the health care protections, patient protec- have had a chance to look at the re- number of times this House will now tions, that every Member of this Con- sults of that law. The reality includes have voted to repeal ObamaCare. Zero; gress has. If the child of a Member of higher health care costs, fewer jobs, that’s the number of times that we this Congress has preexisting condi- and even more government meddling in voted on the President’s jobs bill. tions, whether it’s diabetes, whether health care decisions of private citi- I’ve been listening to this debate this it’s asthma, their child gets covered. If zens. afternoon and we’ve heard the same their child is 25 years old and didn’t We have now had over 12,000 pages of old, tired misrepresentations and dis- happen to have health insurance, they regulations and it is still writing. It’s tortions that we heard the first time can be covered on the health insurance no wonder that America, American em- around: Government takeover of health plan. And yet this bill to repeal ployers, American employees, Amer- care. In the year 2010, PolitiFact rated ObamaCare would deny to the Amer- ican families are afraid of what’s next. that the Lie of the Year. And it just ican people the same kind of patient We have heard on this floor today a goes on and on and on like whack-a- protections that every Member of this suggestion that everybody should be in mole. Congress enjoys. Medicare. No wonder they are afraid. The American people do not want to It’s a sad day. We have heard about millions of new relitigate this issue. What the Amer- With that, I yield 11⁄2 minutes to the jobs added, and yet we’re in the most ican people want us to do is focus on gentlelady from Pennsylvania (Ms. anemic recovery since World War II. jobs and the economy. Let’s get on SCHWARTZ). We need jobs. We need to get Ameri- with that business. Ms. SCHWARTZ. I appreciate the op- cans back to work. And we believe that I reserve the balance of my time. portunity to speak on this legislation. the first important step to helping Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, As so many of us know, 2 weeks ago, those employers put Americans back to I yield 11⁄2 minutes to the distinguished the Supreme Court upheld the Afford- work is to repeal this awful law. gentleman from Texas, a member of able Care Act, affirming the path for- I urge all my colleagues to vote the Budget Committee, Mr. FLORES. ward to those consumer protections ‘‘yes’’ on repeal of ObamaCare so we Mr. FLORES. Mr. Speaker, I rise in and to increase access to affordable can stop debating a failed law and start support of the repeal of the ObamaCare health insurance coverage; for seniors advancing real commonsense health Act. The original ObamaCare Act, to afford lifesaving medications; for care reforms. which was passed in the middle of the the 17 million American children who I yield back the balance of my time. night by the last Congress, without have preexisting conditions to receive being read, has numerous fatal flaws. coverage for the care that they need; b 1850 One, the worst of these is that it is a the 30 million uninsured Americans to Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, violation of our constitutional lib- be able to afford coverage. I yield myself 1 minute. erties. Because of the Affordable Care Act, Let me say it this way, Mr. Speaker. Two, it fails upon its primary goals families will not go broke because of This bill barely passed into law. It was of controlling costs and allowing Amer- an illness, small businesses can afford the biggest social legislation to pass icans to keep their current health in- coverage for their employees, and into law in over 40 years. Seven votes surance coverage. young adults, 6.6 million of them, can in the House, no votes to spare in the Three, it hurts our hardworking tax- remain on their parents’ insurance. Yet Senate, Christmas Eve, backroom deal, payers by adding over 20 new taxes Republicans are continuing their po- and it was based on three promises by costing over $800 billion. litically motivated attempts to repeal the President of the United States. Four, according to the nonpartisan health care reform instead of working One, if you like the health insurance Congressional Budget Office, the CBO, to grow our economy and strengthen you have, you can keep it. That’s a it will cost our Nation’s workers over the financial security of America’s broken promise. Two, this will bring 800,000 jobs. middle class. down our health care premiums. That’s Five, in addition, now that the State Today is the 31st time Republicans a broken promise. Three, there’s no tax Medicaid mandate has been ruled un- have called for a vote to deny Ameri- on people making less than $200,000 in constitutional, those costs will in- cans access to affordable, quality

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It’s wasteful and it’s the Republican vision for health care is dom to make their own health care de- misguided. Their actions are creating deny coverage, deny care, and deny the cisions without the interference of gov- uncertainty and hurting our economic law of the land. If you have a child ernment bureaucrats. recovery and the security of middle with a preexisting condition, possibly a This bill is a necessary first step to class Americans. life-threatening illness, this Repub- get us there. I urge my colleagues to oppose this lican plan means your child’s health Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, just legislation and get to work on jobs and care insurance can be terminated. If to respond to my friend, the chairman economic growth for our families, for you’re a senior on Medicare, this Re- of the Budget Committee, with respect businesses, and for our Nation, and publican plan throws you back into the to the CBO estimate, if it was true that stop this wasteful, unnecessary action. doughnut hole. The Republican plan re- over the 10-year period you had tax Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, peals the Indian Health Care Improve- revenue loaded in the way that would I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from ment Act, harming Native children, sort of so-called deceive the impact of Oklahoma, a distinguished member of families, and seniors all across Indian the deficit, it would stand to reason it the Budget Committee, Mr. COLE. country. would get worse over the second 10 Mr. COLE. I thank the gentleman for The Affordable Care Act is the con- years. In fact, the deficit savings, in yielding. stitutional law of the land, and it is a other words, the reductions to the def- Mr. Speaker, ObamaCare is unpopu- good law because Obama does care. icit, is greater over the second 10 years, lar, unworkable, and unaffordable. It’s President Obama and Democrats must according to the Congressional Budget unpopular because it limits individual continue to work to implement the law Office, than the deficit reduction over freedom and personal choice. It’s un- and extend quality, affordable health the first 10 years. And if you repeal the workable because it relies on thou- care to millions of Americans. And this bill, as the Republicans are proposing sands of regulations, dozens of boards Congress must get back to work put- to do today, you will not only add to and commissions, and an unelected ting America back to work. the deficit in the first 10 years, but group of bureaucrats to distribute and Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, you’ll add even more to the deficit over let me yield myself 30 seconds to sim- ration care. We have the opportunity the 20-year period. ply comment. today to end a bill that’s also I now yield 11⁄2 minutes to the gentle- We know the CBO is going to give us lady from Florida, a member of the unaffordable. Hundreds of billions of a score perhaps in a couple of weeks, Budget Committee, Ms. WASSERMAN dollars worth of taxes, hundreds of bil- and it’s going to be more expensive. SCHULTZ. lions of dollars worth of raids on the That much we know. We know States Medicare fund. Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. will probably put more people on Speaker, I rise today because it’s time We can only take the first step here ObamaCare instead of Medicaid, which to put an end to the pointless, partisan today. But in November, the American will cost more dollars. The only reason games. The Affordable Care Act has people can take the next step by elect- this bill ‘‘on paper’’ saves money is be- now been passed by a duly elected Con- ing a President and a Senate that will cause they told CBO to score 10 years gress, signed by the President and work with this House instead of of tax increases of Medicare savings to upheld as constitutional—despite the against them to repeal what is a legis- pay for 6 years of spending. lative monstrosity that should have You can contort, distort, and torture chagrin of our colleagues on the other never passed in the first place. statistics long enough, and eventually side of the aisle and their best efforts— Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, the they will confess. That’s what hap- upheld as constitutional by the United gentleman who just spoke, the gen- pened here. In reality, I have no doubt States Supreme Court. tleman from Oklahoma, called this bill that this will be a budget buster. More importantly, Americans, and unaffordable. We heard the debate a With that, I would like to yield 1 particularly south Floridians, are al- little bit earlier about what the non- minute to the distinguished member of ready benefiting from this law. Thanks partisan Congressional Budget Office the Budget Committee, the gentleman to the closing of the coverage gap, the has said about this bill, the Affordable from California (Mr. MCCLINTOCK). doughnut hole, seniors in my district Care Act. Mr. MCCLINTOCK. I thank the gen- can now afford their prescription drugs instead of having to choose which ones b 1900 tleman for yielding. Chairman RYAN noted the false they have to leave behind at the phar- They say if you repeal the Affordable claims upon which ObamaCare was sold macy because they can’t afford to take Care Act, it will increase the deficit to the Congress, and I think they bear them all home when they fall in the over the next 10 years, and it will in- elaboration now that we know what is doughnut hole. And young adults have crease it by over $1 trillion in the sec- actually in it. It didn’t bend the cost the security of staying on their par- ond 10 years. Yet, we have this bill on curve down. The Medicare actuary ad- ents’ plan until the age of 26. the floor today without even a fresh mitted to the House Budget Committee As a cancer survivor and a mother, Congressional Budget Office estimate. last year that it will add at least $300 this law is important to me because So nobody knows how those numbers billion more to our health care costs. It through it, the nearly 4 million Florid- may or may not change. hasn’t been good for the economy. ians who don’t currently have health What we do know is that the last as- The gentleman from Maryland asks insurance will be able to get the cov- sessment that they give us is that the for the Congressional Budget Office’s erage that they need. action that our Republican colleagues opinion. They admitted to the House Mr. Speaker, this is our 31st vote to are proposing today would increase— Budget Committee last year that, in repeal all or part of the Affordable Care increase—our national deficit. That is fact, ObamaCare would cost our econ- Act. It is time to stop the tantrums, not fiscal responsibility. omy a net loss of 800,000 jobs. They also grow up and work together on Ameri- With that, I yield 11⁄2 minutes to the told us if you like your plan, you can cans’ number one priority—creating gentlelady from Minnesota (Ms. keep it. Well, the McKinsey’s survey of jobs and getting this economy turned MCCOLLUM), a member of the Budget employers reports that nearly one- around. I look forward to working with Committee. third expect to drop their employees’ my colleagues and any colleague on ei- Ms. MCCOLLUM. Thank you, Mr. health plans as a result of this law, ther side of the aisle to focus on job VAN HOLLEN. like them or not. creation, getting this economy turned

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The through the tax system—a penalty col- of the Budget Committee, Mr. American people deserve better, and lected through the tax system. LANKFORD. frankly, my constituents expect better. ObamaCare is modeled on Mr. LANKFORD. Mr. Speaker, Amer- Not only has the Affordable Care Act RomneyCare. And as Governor Romney icans know more about this law now. been passed in both Houses of Congress understood at one time, if you say to Now that it’s been sitting around for 2 and signed by the President, it was people who can afford health insurance, years, we’ve had more time to be able upheld by the highest court in the land it’s okay that you don’t get it; just to process it. Two years ago, the cost nearly 2 weeks ago. By now, we should show up at the hospital and everybody was estimated by CBO at $800 billion. be moving forward and acknowledging else will pay your bill through their Now it’s estimated at $1.8 trillion. the benefits of the Affordable Care Act, higher premiums or taxpayers who Americans were told that if you like which the House Republican leadership have to pay uncompensated care to your insurance, you can keep it. But cannot seem to grasp. hospitals, that’s free-riding on the sys- now the administration estimates that In my district alone, the reality is tem. That’s freeloading on the system. up to 80 percent of the small employer that 77,000 seniors receive affordable That’s saying to every other person, plans will lose their grandfathered sta- prescription drugs now. The reality is every other taxpayer that other people tus and up to 64 percent of large em- that 36,000 children in my district can should be responsible for paying for the ployer plans will lose their grand- no longer be denied coverage for pre- health care bill of the person who fathered status and will have to be existing conditions. chooses not to get health care cov- changed—of course at the end of 2013, We must get back to the work of the erage. after the election. They were told you people. I am reminded, once again, that Yes, if you can afford health care can keep your doctor, but now we know we have 14 days left until recess. Please coverage but you decide to free-ride on that physician-owned hospitals, their let’s get back to the business of the other people, then there’s a little pen- practice days are numbered since phy- House, which is getting people back to alty under this bill just as there is sician-owned hospitals are punished to work. under Governor Romney’s proposal—a protect the bigger hospital companies. proposal, by the way, that was once b 1910 We were told there are no new taxes widely supported by our Republican on it, that this wasn’t a tax bill. Now Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, colleagues when they talked about the we know there are 20-plus different I yield 1 minute to the vice chair of the importance of personal responsibility taxes on it. The supposed deficit reduc- Budget Committee, the gentleman and the importance of making sure tion goes down in the days to come be- from New Jersey (Mr. GARRETT). that people who are going to use the cause there are so many new taxes that Mr. GARRETT. If one accepts all the health care system took some responsi- are built into it. Let me give you a contortions and flimsy reasoning of the bility for paying for their health care couple of my favorites that are built Justice Roberts’ opinion on the con- system. into this: removing the deduction for stitutionality of this law, it brings to I now yield 1 minute to the gentle- people with high medical bills. Yes, light one important consequence: the lady from Ohio (Ms. KAPTUR). there’s a deduction if you have high President of the United States has not Ms. KAPTUR. I’d like to thank medical bills. They move that cap up. been straight with the American pub- Ranking Member VAN HOLLEN. So if you have high medical bills, you lic. Mr. Speaker, I rise again to oppose will pay more in taxes under this. How See, the Court justified the indi- the Republicans’ destructive attempts about the flexible spending account cap vidual mandate by calling it a tax. to repeal the health care reform law, change? So if you have a special needs Now, I side with the dissent in this, but the 31st such attempt in this Congress. child that currently has special needs the Supreme Court has spoken, and the In Ohio already, the law has been and you have that, your taxes will go Supreme Court has now put the Presi- making a difference for hundreds of up. dent in a tight spot. See, the President thousands of people—middle class fam- Next year, the Independent Payment and of the United States has said repeat- ilies—for over 2 years. Nearly 100,000 Advisory Board will be introduced. Their sole edly that no family making less than young adults in Ohio have been able to function is to deny payment for certain proce- $250,000 will see any tax increase—not remain on their parents’ health insur- dures, determine which treatments are too ex- your payroll tax, not your income tax, ance plan. In the first 5 months of this pensive. not capital gains, not any tax. Even year, over 700 seniors just in my home Are there problems in health care delivery, the OMB Director from this adminis- town of Toledo, Ohio, have collectively yes—my family has multiple testimonies of tration came to us and said there are saved over a half a million dollars on that fact. no tax increases in this. Again and prescription drug costs. Last year, 1.2 It is not believable to say health care will be again the President has said this to us. million Medicare beneficiaries in Ohio so much better, more efficient, more effective, But Justice Roberts said, yes, it is, it’s received free preventive care from if only we gave control to the Federal govern- a tax. their doctor, like mammograms and ment. Look, Mr. President, it’s time that colonoscopies. Let’s repeal this bad law and get busy writ- you be straight with the American pub- Insurance companies are now paying ing healthcare reform that actually focuses on lic. We must repeal ObamaCare. It is a out over $11 million in rebates to Ohio the patient, not the bureaucracy. broken promise this country can’t af- families because the insurance compa- Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, I ford. If we don’t, it will be the final nies did not spend enough on paying for now yield 1 minute to the gentlelady nail in the coffin of a dynamic free en- health care. And over 4 million Ohio- from Alabama (Ms. SEWELL). terprise system. And as Speaker BOEH- ans, including 1.5 million women and Ms. SEWELL. Mr. Speaker, with only NER once said, we must pull it out by 1.1 million children, have seen their in- 14 legislative days left before Congress its roots. And if we do, then we can surance companies drop the lifetime lets out for the summer recess, I want plant the seed of real health reform in and annual limits on care they had pre- to register my disappointment that my this country. viously imposed. Republican colleagues are now willing Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, I The Republicans here in the House of to spend yet another hour—5 hours—for think this whole conversation about Representatives are voting to take the 31st time in trying to repeal the Af- tax or a penalty has gotten us a little away all these benefits, and what is the

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I yield 11⁄2 A few numbers: 48 percent of business Congressional Budget Office, our non- minutes to the gentleman from Indiana owners say the potential cost of health partisan referee, just said 2 weeks ago (Mr. ROKITA), a member of the Budget care coverage under ObamaCare is the that they don’t think this bill’s having Committee. reason why they’re not hiring addi- any significant impact on the econ- Mr. ROKITA. I thank the chairman. tional workers; 74 percent of small omy. And on and on and on. In my 18 months here, one thing has businesses said the law will make it We heard from our Republican col- been clear and, that is, just like so harder to hire new employees. leagues they were going to repeal and many bills, this bill isn’t just about the States like my home State of Indiana replace. We’ve now repealed this 31 underlying subject. would be hit particularly hard. Among times in the House—no replacement. What this bill is about is controlling the 21 new taxes found in ObamaCare, And what does that mean? That’s the the individual. What this bill is about there is a 2.3 percent excise tax on the status quo. Our colleagues make it is government oversight, government profits from medical device companies. sound like the status quo is just great control, government decision-making Now, Indiana—and southern Indiana in in the health care system when the in- by bureaucrats hundreds of miles away particular—is home to dozens of these surance companies got to run the show, from us over something that should be businesses. It employs over 20,000 Hoo- when they got to deny kids coverage between us and our doctor. sier jobs in its medical device sector. even if they had asthma or diabetes I do agree with the gentlewoman Now, because of the negative effect and preexisting conditions, when they from Ohio, this bill, this law has al- on our economy, we must start over got to say you’re not covered if you’re ready made a difference. The facts are and get health care reform done the 22 years old, you can’t stay on your clear. ObamaCare will add trillions of right way—in the light of day, with bi- parents’ health care bill, when pre- dollars in new taxes, increase our $16 partisan support, and with due delib- miums doubled between 2000 and 2006 trillion national debt by hundreds of eration. I hope we can do that. That’s while insurance company profits quad- billions of dollars, cause millions of why I’m proud to cosponsor this first rupled. That’s what the Republicans Americans to lose their health insur- step, the Repeal Obamacare Act. I urge are proposing to go back to. ance, destroy jobs, increase health pre- all of my colleagues on both sides of We continue to hear this distortion miums, impose new costs on States, the aisle to support it too. about Medicare. The reality is that we and penalize American innovation. It’s Mr. VAN HOLLEN. I continue to re- reduce some of the big taxpayer sub- making a difference. serve the balance of my time. sidies to the private Medicare plan. In Indiana—I also agree with the gen- Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, Some of them were being subsidized 140 tlewoman from Ohio—in Indiana, it I yield 1 minute to the distinguished percent of fee-for-service; average sub- shows just how harmful this law will be lady from Wyoming (Mrs. LUMMIS). sidy, 114 percent. We used some of to the Hoosiers I represent. For people Mrs. LUMMIS. Mr. Speaker, let’s re- those savings to eliminate the prescrip- purchasing insurance in Indiana’s indi- view the top 10 reasons why tion drug doughnut hole that seniors vidual market, premiums are expected ObamaCare is wrong for women: fell into, to eliminate many of the to increase 75 to 95 percent from 2014 to Higher insurance costs—that’s al- copays for preventive care services. 2020. Since passage of ObamaCare, my ready happening; 20 new taxes—that’s Now, the Republican budget that State has seen five insurance carriers coming; the likely loss of your current every Republican in this House has withdraw from the individual market, insurance—we know that’s coming; los- voted for, that Mitt Romney has en- resulting in less choice and less com- ing dependent coverage—that’s already dorsed, they took all that $500 billion petition for Indiana consumers. happening; employers losing rights of in savings, every penny. But you know Indiana estimates that implementing conscience over morally offensive pro- what? They didn’t plow one penny back and operating a federally mandated ex- cedures—already in litigation; the into strengthening Medicare benefits. change would cost between $10.4 mil- overwhelming of the Medicaid pro- They would reopen the prescription lion and $18.3 million annually. Yes, grams that are in States that partici- drug doughnut hole. Mr. Speaker, this law is making a dif- pate in the extension; loss of control So that’s what this debate is all ference—a bad difference. over family health care decisions; doc- about, trying to make sure that we As the House votes again to repeal tor shortages—a real concern in my provide the best health care we can at President Obama’s unpopular health State of Wyoming; employers cutting the best price. And to witness this ef- care law, the American people must back work hours for their employees to fort to deny patients across this coun- continue to make their voices heard. 25 hours a week to avoid the costly try the same kind of patient protec- End of story. mandate; loss of child-only health in- tions that Members of this Congress The SPEAKER pro tempore. The surance policies; and, now, $210 billion have, I think, is something that the time of the gentleman has expired. added to the deficit over 10 years. American people, when they focus on Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. I yield the this, as they clearly are, will clearly gentleman an additional 30 seconds. b 1920 reject. Mr. ROKITA. Personal health care Mr. Speaker, Congress passed a bad What we should be doing, instead of decisions should be made between indi- law. The President signed a bad law. taking away from millions of Ameri- viduals and their doctors. The Supreme Court upheld a bad law. cans the kind of patient protections ObamaCare passed more than 2 years Let’s repeal it. that Members of Congress have, what ago. In the infamous words of the Mr. VAN HOLLEN. I yield myself the we should be doing is focusing on jobs House leadership on the other side of balance of the time. and the economy. And it is a shame the aisle at that time, we have now had The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- that, as we’re going to vote tomorrow a chance to see what’s in it, and the tleman from Maryland is recognized for the 31st time to repeal ObamaCare, fact remains: we do not like it. for 31⁄2 minutes. we haven’t had a single vote on the Mr. VAN HOLLEN. I reserve the bal- Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, dur- President’s jobs initiative, an initia- ance of my time. ing the debate over passage of the tive that he brought before this body Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. I yield at health care bill, ObamaCare, we heard last September. He was at the podium this time 1 minute to the gentleman a campaign of massive distortions. We where the presiding officer stands now. from Indiana (Mr. YOUNG), a member of heard it was going to create death pan- He asked Congress to pass his jobs ini- the Budget Committee. els—not true. We heard it was going to tiative. Not a single vote on that, and

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I know ObamaCare; ObamaCare will underpay the law fails our families, drives up the the American people have already providers; providers will go out of busi- cost of health care, undermines the made it clear through their voices and ness; they’ll overcharge the private doctor-patient relationship, tramples their response to surveys that they sector; and we’ll get a vicious cycle. on the religious liberties of millions of want to move on. They want to move Here is the awful irony about this. Americans, and vastly expands the role on. They want to deal with jobs, and We can have affordable access to of the Federal Government. After the they want to deal with the economy, health insurance for everybody in Supreme Court decision, we now know and they want to end the political cha- America, including people with pre- that ObamaCare is a massive tax hike rades. existing conditions, without this gov- on the middle class. I yield back the balance of my time. ernment takeover. That’s why we do While the Supreme Court may have Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. I yield my- believe in replace. That’s why we advo- declared the law constitutional, that self the balance of the time. cated then, and we continue to advo- does not mean it is good policy for the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- cate today, for patient-centered health American people. ObamaCare forces tleman from Wisconsin is recognized care reforms. millions of Americans to abandon their for 4 minutes. Deal with the discriminatory tax current health care plans and to give Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, treatment on health care. Get trans- here’s why we’re doing this. If the facts up the physicians of their choice. A re- parency in price, quality, and outcome cent Reuters poll found that 56 percent that we now know today about this law so people can really shop. Have pooling were available when this law was being of respondents oppose ObamaCare and mechanisms so people can bulk buy that 61 percent oppose the individual debated, there’s no way this would health insurance. have become law. This is effectively a mandate. With the costs and massive Help those with preexisting condi- middle class tax increase this law im- government takeover of 17 percent of tions. Save Medicare and Medicaid by our economy, the health care sector. It poses, these polls, frankly, are not a harnessing the power of choice and surprise. This massive tax hike on the was sold on a number of promises by competition. Have the providers com- the President that are now broken middle class must be repealed. Only pete against each other for our busi- when ObamaCare is fully repealed can promises. ness as patients, instead of hoping that Taxes? There are 21 tax increases in we enact real reforms that reduce the whims of some government bureau- health care costs without restricting this law, 12 of which hit people who are crat will favor us when they make low- and middle-income earners. the rights of Americans. their next price controlling and ration- One reform Congress should consider Do you remember the line: If you like ing decision. the health care plan you have, you can to lower costs is medical liability re- We can do better than this. form. Medical liability reform will re- keep it? Completely not true. Here’s ultimately why we’re doing duce the cost of health care by decreas- What about the idea that this is this, Mr. Speaker. A few weeks ago we ing the waste in our system caused by going to lower health care premiums? had two chances to repeal and, there- defensive medicine. This practice oc- They’ve been going up ever since the fore, replace this law. Now we have curs when doctors are forced by the law passed. They’re going up next year. one. The Supreme Court upheld this threat of lawsuits to conduct tests and They’re going up even more. law. That doesn’t make it good policy. Here’s the fear. What we worry is The one chance left—and yes, this is prescribe drugs that are not medically going to happen, what is happening, is the 31st time. And I fear we’re going to required. According to a Harvard Uni- you’re going to have what we call have to do it the 32nd time, because the versity study, 40 percent of the medical BUCAA, about five health insurers left: one chance left is that the American malpractice lawsuits filed in the Blue Cross, United, Cigna, Aetna, and people, through their elected rep- United States lack evidence of medical Anthem. That’s the big joke in Wash- resentatives, through the House of error or of any actual patient injury. ington. You’ll have about five big, mas- Representatives, the Senate, and the Many of these suits amount to the le- sive health insurers who are de facto President, has one more chance before galized extortion of doctors and hos- public providing government extension this law is actually implemented in pitals. The Congressional Budget Office companies like your utility company, 2014 to repeal this law and replace it estimates that lawsuit abuse reform except they’re going to be controlling with true patient-centered health care would save taxpayers $48 billion over your health care. reform, and that is why we’re doing the next 10 years. People say we should focus on jobs this today. The American people do not want instead of this bill. This is about jobs. With that, I yield back the balance of ObamaCare. As their Representatives, The CBO is telling us it could cost us my time. we must repeal ObamaCare and enact 800,000 jobs. real health care reforms that lower ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE I remember talking to an employer The SPEAKER pro tempore. With re- costs, increase access to health care, in southern Wisconsin not too long gard to the remarks of a previous and preserve the fundamental freedoms ago, family business, a big family busi- speaker in the debate, the Chair would of all Americans. ness, a private business. The woman remind Members that it is not in order Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of who runs this business, whose grand- to suggest dishonesty on the part of my time. father founded it, had tears coming Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I yield the President, such as stating that he down her face because she provides myself such time as I may consume. was not being ‘‘straight with us.’’ health insurance for her employees at This has been an unusual debate in about $17,000 per year for a family plan. b 1930 Congress over an extremely important She’s proud to do it. Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I matter. What we have witnessed and Her competitors notified her at one yield myself such time as I may con- listened to today for the 31st time is of her trade association meetings— sume. something that I would like to spare they’re publicly traded—that they’re I support this legislation to repeal our conservative friends the heavy re- going to have to dump everybody in the new health care law, which will sponsibility of trying to go back to ObamaCare and just pay the $2,000 per shrink jobs, increase taxes and limit their districts to explain. person fine; $15,000 difference, per per- Americans’ freedoms. I would like them to not have to ex- son, between herself and her competi- Although the Supreme Court has de- plain why they voted to allow insur- tors. livered its decision on ObamaCare, it is ance companies to deny coverage for 17

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Yet he had his administration have yet to be successful is no reason plain why their community hospitals argue before the U.S. Supreme Court for us to give up. We are standing here will again have to provide free care to on the question of constitutionality for the American people against the people without insurance and to pay that it was a tax. largest middle class tax increase in the for the medical costs of the uninsured. b 1940 history of the United States, and we Medical providers, of course, pass these will not stop until we are ultimately costs on to private insurers, which pass The American people view the Fed- successful. them on to families, increasing the eral Government as an entity. What Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I yield premiums, on average, of about $1,000. have they seen with respect to this as myself 15 seconds to assure my dear You can tell families paying this hid- it went from the executive branch to friend from California, a former attor- den tax why they want to impose it. I the legislative branch to the judiciary ney general of his State, that the Su- don’t want them to have to try to ex- branch? They find that they were preme Court has made more decisions plain that. played. They find that what they were that I don’t like than he doesn’t like, I don’t want my conservative friends told at one point was not that which it and the Chief Justice of the Supreme in this body to explain to the 13 million was at the other point. Court, rather than get into the Com- Americans that they won’t receive $1.1 If you look at the Supreme Court’s merce Clause, ruled it a tax. I’m sorry billion in rebates this summer from decision, they had to first consider he did that. I wish he had done it my health insurance companies that have whether this was a tax under what’s way. You don’t like the way that he did overcharged them. known as the Anti-Injunction Act. The it. It goes on and on. Anti-Injunction Act essentially says With that, I yield 3 minutes to the We don’t want anyone here to have you can’t contest a tax until it has gentleman from New York (Mr. NAD- to explain to the 105 million Americans been visited upon you. The question LER), the former chairman of the Con- who will have to face a lifetime limit was, since the individual mandate, con- stitution Subcommittee of the House on their coverage why they would want ceived as a tax, doesn’t come into ef- Judiciary Committee. to allow insurance companies to deny fect for some time, how could it be be- Mr. NADLER. I thank the gentleman them coverage once they get sick. fore the Court? The Court said, for pur- Then, of course, there are the pre- for yielding. poses of standing, it is not a tax. Then Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposi- existing conditions that are an excuse they went and analyzed the individual tion to the Republicans’ 31st attempt to, first of all, not insure for health in- mandate and said, Is it constitutional to repeal the Affordable Care Act. surance and, in addition, to deny insur- under the Commerce Clause? No. Is it Mr. Speaker, you don’t have to be a ance once they have it if they feel that constitutional under the necessary and policy wonk to know that the U.S. it is a long-term illness. proper clause, or the Spending Clause? We don’t want any of our conserv- economy is still struggling to rebound. No. But then they said, We will inter- ative friends to leave the House and to Millions of Americans are still unem- pret this mandate, this penalty, as a have to go home to explain to the ployed or underemployed. That this tax for purposes of constitutionality as 360,000 small business employers who Congress has not spent every single argued by the administration, which use small business health care tax day of the last year and a half fighting had denied it when it was arguing that credits in order to help them afford to put people back to work is uncon- case here in the House of Representa- health insurance for 2 million workers scionable. And now, instead of fighting tives and the United States Senate. that they will not get it any longer. for good-paying American jobs, Repub- Finally, we don’t want our conserv- Is it any wonder people are cynical licans are launching their 31st attempt ative friends to have to explain why about this? Is it any wonder that peo- to repeal the Affordable Care Act. this bill promotes the fiction that re- ple begin to lose their confidence in a First, the Republicans said the law pealing the Affordable Care Act won’t government that will not present facts was unconstitutional. The Supreme increase the deficit. consistently to them? I will not say Court said they were wrong. Next, Re- We can’t keep doing this. I hope no- there were any intentional lies made, publicans said the law was too expen- body is thinking about 32 or 33 times. but I will say that the American people sive. The Congressional Budget Office There has been no comparable debate have to question if they have con- said they were wrong. Now Republicans over a major piece of legislation that fidence in their government when they say the law will raise taxes on millions has been through this kind of tortured say one thing at one time and say an- of middle class families. The Urban In- process in recent memory. other thing at another. In fact, now by stitute says they are wrong, estimating Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of virtue of the Supreme Court decision, that a mere 3 percent of Americans my time. this is the largest single tax on the under 65 will face the choice between Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I middle class of America in history. purchasing insurance and paying a pen- yield 4 minutes to the gentleman from That’s what we’re talking about. alty. California (Mr. LUNGREN), who is a dis- Can we do better? We believe we can. Mr. Speaker, let’s review what the tinguished and senior member of the We believe that you can provide afford- Affordable Care Act actually does. Judiciary Committee. able health care for the American peo- We know it extends health insurance Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of Cali- ple without the largest single middle to 32 million uninsured Americans, fornia. I thank the chairman for yield- class tax in the history of the Nation, which will prevent the unnecessary ing. which puts the Federal Government in deaths of 45,000 people who die each Mr. Speaker, the chairman of the the position of being between the pa- year because they lack health insur- Budget Committee, Mr. RYAN, has out- tient and the doctor. It is the antith- ance. lined in much detail how the current esis of patient-centered health care. We know it will enable millions of law—some call it ObamaCare, and That’s why we’re here. We’re not here Americans with preexisting medical some call it the Patient Protection and because we believe the present system conditions to get insurance. This has Affordable Care Act of 2010—does not is perfect. We think it is broken. The gotten publicity. do what it claims to. In fact, it does status quo is not acceptable. But we Also, every middle class family today not protect the patient, and it does not believe that this bill, ObamaCare, that is one cancer diagnosis away from provide affordable care. is before this Congress right now is un- bankruptcy. Fifty-five percent of all

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Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 from denying coverage for preexisting American freedom and liberty and minutes to a senior member of the Ju- conditions and by eliminating the an- health care. It was tens of thousands of diciary Committee, the gentlewoman nual and lifetime caps on coverage people that came here that said, Let’s from Texas, the Honorable SHEILA found in most current policies, the Af- respect the Constitution; let’s respect JACKSON LEE. fordable Care Act will guarantee that fiscal responsibility; let’s respect indi- Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas. I thank middle class families will no longer vidual rights; and let’s respect the the gentleman from Michigan, and I have to fear going broke because of an American people. thank this House. expensive illness. Through that period of time, over I am reminded of the Declaration of Despite all of the benefits of this law, this last 2-plus years, and a night I Independence that calls upon this great Republicans have decided the whole couldn’t sleep after this finally passed Nation to pursue life and liberty with law must go. Fine, they want to repeal on about March 21 or so, I got up and certain inalienable rights, as I para- and replace. Replace it with what? wrote a repeal. The language for that is phrase it. I don’t know what the an- What is the Republican plan to stem in this bill, most of it intact. swer is to my friends on the other side. the ever-rising cost of health care in I’m glad we’re at this point, Mr. I don’t know what the answer is to this country and to reduce out-of-pock- Speaker, because it says that this those who are languishing in the State et health costs? What is the Republican House of Representatives has reflected of Texas when we have our Governor plan to help millions more Americans the will of the American people. It re- rejecting Medicaid and politicizing it gain access to health insurance? What flected the will of the American people by, in fact—in the ObamaCare plan the is the Republican plan to end discrimi- in the elections a year ago last Novem- Federal Government sought to force nation in the insurance market for ber when we saw 87 new freshman Re- the States to expand Medicaid. He women, for those with preexisting con- publicans come here to this House of says, in repeating, that the gun to our ditions, for those who are sick and Representatives, and every single one heads has been removed—certainly, a going broke with medical bills and of them ran on the full 100 percent re- personal statement by this Governor. those who die because of lack of care? peal of ObamaCare. Every single one of I asked him whether or not he has There is none. The simple truth is that them voted for the full 100 percent re- asked 357,000 young people in the State the Republicans have no plan. peal of ObamaCare, and every single of Texas, who actually are on insur- Mr. Speaker, I urge my Republican Republican Senator, 47 of them, voted ance plans because of this bill. I won- colleagues to do something new, to try for the full 100 percent repeal of der, has he asked the 3 million children something novel. Instead of going to ObamaCare. that have benefited in the State of their familiar well of election-year pol- Mr. Speaker, the next step is this Texas since 2010, boys and girls like itics and a steady stream of ‘‘no,’’ let’s next November when I believe there these little ones who are seeing doctors try to work together. Let’s not turn a will be a change-out in the United now for the first time. blind eye on the problem and hope it States Senate that reflects what hap- What next, is the question. Maybe goes away. Let’s not be indifferent to pened here in the House so that the full this little one, who needs to have doc- 45,000 unnecessary deaths of Americans will of the American people can be tors’ appointments. every single year. worked in this body that is to be re- I would like to know, has he re- I urge my colleagues to vote ‘‘no’’ on sponsive to the American people. sponded to the fact that our plan, the this repeal bill so that we can move on Affordable Care Act, reduces the deficit 1950 to fighting for American jobs, and we b by $143 billion. Has he responded to the can move on to assuring the middle While that’s going on, this termi- fact that 5.3 million seniors have saved class that they won’t go broke because nology that began the Patient Protec- $3.7 billion in part D, or does he realize of an expensive illness and to assuring tion and Affordable Care Act, always that health care costs have been halved 30 million Americans that they can get understood to be ObamaCare, referred to 3.9 percent now after this legislation health insurance when they need it. to himself as ObamaCare by President was passed, the Affordable Care Act, Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I Obama on February 25 in the Blair because before it was 6 percent and yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from House in the health care discussion over. I call ObamaCare LeRoy care, Iowa (Mr. KING), a respected member of that took place when the President in- Maria care, senior citizens’ sick care, the Judiciary Committee. terrupted Republicans 72 times—not nursing home care. That’s what it is. Mr. KING of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I that that’s an issue, Mr. Speaker, but Does he realize that the American thank the esteemed chair of the Judici- just for the record, he referred to it as Cancer Society said this organization ary Committee for yielding time to me, ObamaCare. was looking at the ruling on Medicaid and I appreciate this issue being Many of the Democrats have believed and is concerned that the decision may brought to the floor. that it’s pejorative, so they changed limit the expansion of quality coverage I would announce, Mr. Speaker, that the name of it because nobody knew to some of our Nation’s most vulner- this is a subject matter, the full 100 what the Patient Protection and Af- able citizens. That is what the Gov- percent repeal of ObamaCare, that I fordable Care Act was. They changed it ernor of the State of Texas has done have worked on now for over 2 years on to the Affordable Care Act. and many others. the repeal. When we saw this pass, it Well, we know it is the Unaffordable The SPEAKER pro tempore. The passed the House for the first time on Care Act. It’s a couple of trillion dol- time of the gentlewoman has expired. November 7, 2009. That was a long and lars stacked on this heavy burden the Mr. CONYERS. I yield the gentle- difficult day here in this House of Rep- American taxpayers have today of woman an additional 30 seconds. resentatives. It came back through for nearly $16 trillion all together. It’s the Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas. Finally, a final passage by legislative shenani- Unaffordable Care Act and, in fact, Mr. Speaker, these soldiers who are gans, by packaging up the reconcili- what it does is it reduces care and it coming home, who lose TRICARE, are ation along with an earlier piece that reduces American freedom and liberty. the very people in the State of Texas went through by requiring a 60-vote, When you think about the American whom we want to salute and honor. filibuster-proof majority that took people, how distinct and unique it is to They will come home. Their families place for a time in the Senate and be an American, what makes us dif- will need the Affordable Care Act.

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The repeal of the ACA will eliminate patient as Members of Congress—in order to protect Mr. Speaker, I rise today in vehement oppo- protection provisions, which this one provides their friends in the insurance industry: sition to H.R. 6079, the ‘‘Repeal Obamacare equitable and fair services to businesses and Up to 17 million children can no longer be Act of 2012.’’ consumers. denied coverage because of a pre-existing This is a colossal waste of time and re- Estimates by the Kaiser Family Foundation condition, 6.6 million young people have ob- sources—this body should be focused on fos- determined roughly $1.3 billion in rebates to tained insurance through their parents’ plans, tering an economic climate that promotes job consumers and businesses by this year in Au- 5.3 million seniors have already saved $3.7 creation—not settling old grudges. gust. This is one of many definable benefits billion on prescription drugs, 105 million Amer- The health care overhaul signed into law in within the ACA. The State of Texas will re- icans no longer face lifetime limits on their in- March 2010 through two separate acts—the ceive roughly $127 million in total rebates in surance coverage. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PL the individual market plans, $28 million in President Obama has promised to veto the 111–148) and the Health Care and Education small group market plans, and $30 million in Republican bill to repeal patients’ rights: Reconciliation Act (PL 111–152)—remains the large group marker plans. ‘‘The last thing the Congress should do is signature legislative achievement of the As part of the patient protection provisions refight old political battles and take a massive Obama administration. Otherwise known as drawn out within the ACA, insurance compa- step backward by repealing basic protections the Affordable Care Act (ACA), or nies are required to issue a rebate if they did that provide security for the middle class. ‘‘Obamacare’’ by its detractors, the laws have not comply with the Medical Loss Ratio provi- Right now, the Congress needs to work to- been the main target of Republicans since tak- sion within the ACA. The Medical Loss Ratio gether to focus on the economy and creating ing control of the House in 2011. is calculated by dividing health care claims jobs.’’ But on June 28, 2012 the U.S. Supreme and quality improvement expenses by the in- The President is right. Enough is enough. It Court upheld the constitutionality of the health surers’ premium income minus taxes and reg- is time to act to put people to work and care law, essentially by affirming the govern- ulatory fees. Insurers for individual and small strengthen the middle class. ment’s power to require that Americans have group markets must spend at least 80 percent Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to reject health insurance or pay a financial penalty. In of their premium income on health claims and this bill. a 5 to 4 decision, the Court ruled that the improvement activities. Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I Insurers for large group markets must spend law’s ‘‘individual mandate’’ requirement that in- yield 11⁄2 minute to the gentlewoman at least 85 percent of their premium income dividuals maintain health coverage or pay a from Florida (Mrs. ADAMS), a distin- on health claims and improvement activities. penalty falls within Congress’ power to tax. guished member of the Judiciary Com- This basically entails that if an insurance com- The justices also ruled, however, that states mittee. pany pays $70 for every insurance claim and may opt out of the law’s expansion of the Mrs. ADAMS. Mr. Speaker, I rise quality improvement activity but collects $100 Medicaid health care program without losing today in support of H.R. 6079, Repeal of in monthly premiums, they have a MLR of 70 all of their federal Medicaid funds. Obamacare Act. percent. Along with many Americans, I was This bill repeals the Affordable Care Act of This means that the company has 30 per- disappointed that the Supreme Court 2010 (PL 111–148, PL 111–152). The meas- cent left over to spend on administrative costs, did not strike down the law, but the ure also contains a number of ‘‘findings’’ de- marketing, and other functional actives. As a tailing the rationale for repealing the law, in- result of the ACA, insurance companies can Court did rule that ObamaCare is a tax, cluding the argument that the overhaul fails to only spend 20 percent on such marketing and a tax on all hardworking taxpayers, in- lower health care costs and instead raises the administrative activities. Therefore, the com- cluding middle-income taxpayers. cost of coverage for millions, jeopardizes pany has to issue a 10 percent rebate to con- Let’s go back for a moment to when many Americans’ ability to keep their current sumers and small businesses in individual or this bill was passed. In 2010 President health care coverage, and ‘‘imposes 21 new small group market plans in the example Obama said if you like what you have, or higher taxes’’ on individuals and busi- above, or a 15 percent rebate back to the con- you can keep it. We now know that nesses. sumer or businesses in large group market isn’t true. He also said health care The findings also claim that the board cre- plans. costs would go down, and again not ated by the law to make cost-cutting rec- It is yet to be determined if these rebates true because health care costs are ris- ommendations if Medicare spending exceeds will either be refunded as a decrease in pre- ing. They have gone up. target growth rates would limit seniors’ access mium amount or issued directly back to the He also said on numerous occasions to care, and that the law ‘‘expands the role of employer. Additionally, it is not an estimate of that this is not a tax. It’s a penalty. the federal government in funding and facili- based on the experience of an individual en- Well, the Supreme Court has spoken, tating abortion and plans that cover abortion.’’ rollee or group. Instead, MLR rebates are and there is no denying now that it is Texas is one of those states that has vehe- based on an insurers’ overall compliance with a tax on all hard-working taxpayers. mently vowed to opt-out of the law expansion. applicable MLR standards in each state it op- We all remember former Speaker of This is a devastating decision for the 6.2 mil- erates. the House NANCY PELOSI famously say- lion people, including 1.2 million children, who The most vulnerable (or use low-income ing, we have to pass a bill so that you lack health insurance. Texas has the largest adults) citizens are now able to access afford- can find out what is in it. The 111th percentage of people without health care than able health insurance. Eliminating a more or- Congress passed a bill ignoring the will any other state. In my congressional district in ganized and competitive market for individuals of the American people. After the bill Houston, 30 percent of the population is unin- to buy health insurance. Reduce health dis- was signed into law, Americans across sured. It is my goal to continue to push Texas parities between different socioeconomic and this great Nation did find out what was government to help ensure affordable and de- cultural communities can change to commu- in the bill and, guess what, they didn’t cent healthcare for those that so desperately nities of color. like it. need it. The United States spends more on Across the country, Americans The major provisions of the law will take ef- healthcare costs than any other developed showed their displeasure with Congress fect within the next two to seven years (2014– country. The ACA helps many small busi- at the ballot box. With their votes, 2019). States will only spend roughly 5 per- nesses be more competitive by reducing the they demanded Congress listen to them cent for new Medicaid funding. This is espe- cost burdens through tax subsidies. The last and repeal ObamaCare. Even today cially true for states, like Texas, with low Med- sentence here is already identified in the key ObamaCare is less popular than it was icaid coverage. This is because a large share points. But the first sentence may help empha- the day my Democrat colleagues of new enrollees will be financed by federal size why it should not be repealed. passed it. It’s not hard to figure out

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They want to give it to Wall The SPEAKER pro tempore. The charade, withdraw this bill, and move Street and let it be invested. And then time of the gentlewoman has expired. on to the pressing issues facing this the great next major historical social Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I country. As a matter of fact, Repub- advance in our country’s history was yield the gentlewoman from Florida an licans are forever talking about saving Medicare. And the Republicans were additional 15 seconds. the taxpayers’ money. against it. And now they’re against the Mrs. ADAMS. Furthermore, the indi- You are wasting the taxpayers’ Patient Protection and Affordable Care vidual mandate is the largest tax in- money. Look at the energy costs, look Act. crease on Americans in American his- at all the man-hours and the personnel It seems what’s happened is every tory, the largest tax increase. It is time that’s being spent on this floor. Republican voted against it. Every Re- time my colleagues on the other side of Look at all these young people who publican lines up, saying ObamaCare, the aisle join us in repealing should be home with their families. and talking about Speaker PELOSI. ObamaCare and its taxes. Look at the costs that you are incur- They’re lined up pretty well like ducks I may not have been here when Con- ring with this charade. at the Peabody Hotel going in a line to gress passed ObamaCare, but I was sent Stop it. It is ridiculous. It is not the fountain. And Democrats, on the by my constituents to Washington to going anywhere. Mr. LUNGREN said you other hand, are concerned about chil- repeal it. had made a few attempts. No, let me dren and women and life and the deficit Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I yield remind you again: 31 attempts. in the long-run because of health care. myself 15 seconds. It is ridiculous, it is outrageous, it’s And it seems like there’s a continual I would remind my distinguished a charade and you should stop it. battle in this House between people friend from Florida on the Judiciary who look out for the haves and the b 2000 Committee that ObamaCare extends other group that looks out for the Medicaid and does not cause anybody Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I haves who have conscience or vision to lose any insurance if they already yield 1 minute to the gentleman from and the have-nots. And I was taught have it. Texas (Mr. GOHMERT), who was a dis- well by my parents, I believe, and it I yield 2 minutes to the distinguished tinguished jurist before he became a was to always look out for people who gentlelady from Los Angeles, Cali- Member of Congress, and then a distin- needed something and you could help. fornia, MAXINE WATERS, who has guished member of the Judiciary Com- Daniel Webster’s words are inscribed worked with us on so many progressive mittee. in this Capitol, right in this Hall, causes. Mr. GOHMERT. I can verify that about doing something worthy to be re- Ms. WATERS. I thank the gentleman there are people who have already lost membered. That’s what we’re here for. from Michigan for the time. their insurance because of ObamaCare. The Patient Protection and Affordable I rise to oppose H.R. 6079, the Repub- It has happened. It was not and is not Care Act is something worthy to be re- licans 31st attempt to repeal the Af- true that if you like your insurance, membered: to care for and help people fordable Care Act. you can keep it. People have already survive. Next month, it’s going to pro- This bill is ridiculous. It is as ridicu- lost doctors who were assured if you vide $1.1 billion for over 12 million peo- lous as the previous 30 votes to repeal like your doctor, you can keep him. ple who have been overcharged by their health care reform. It is ridiculous be- That was simply not true. insurance companies. President Obama said this was insur- cause this bill is going nowhere. It will We were told there would be no tax. ance reform on steroids. It is. You not be taken up by the Senate, and And we know from the Supreme Court want the insurance companies to run even if it were to pass the Senate, the that’s not true. And in fact, in the bill your life? Well, for you 12.5 million President would veto it. itself one of the most devastating people that are going to get $1.1 billion Every day people die from prevent- things coming from people who say back, this is just the beginning of able and treatable diseases. Every day they want to help the working poor, if something great when you have some almost 50 people die of HIV/AIDS, more you’re a single individual and you’re controls over the insurance company. than 1,600 people die of heart disease making 133 percent of the poverty I’m appreciative of doing something and more than 5,000 people are newly level, if you’re making $14,000 and you worthy to be remembered. diagnosed with diabetes. Yet the Re- can’t afford a $12,000 health insurance Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, publicans are trying for the 31st time policy, you’re going to be fined 2.5 per- we’re prepared to close on this side, so to deny Americans access to prevent- cent over the next 3 years. It will build I reserve the balance of my time. able health services and treatment for to 2.5 percent. It is a tax. It will dev- Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I am these conditions. astate. If you make $40,000, a family of pleased to yield the balance of my time Because of the Affordable Care Act, four, five or six, $1,000 fine because you to JOHN GARAMENDI of California. more than 6 million young adults can’t afford a $12,000 policy. That, on The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- under the age of 26 now have health in- top of the government running every- tleman from California is recognized surance through their parents’ plan. thing in this $2,500 bill. That’s why for 2 minutes. Many of these young people just grad- we’ve got to repeal it—for the good of Mr. GARAMENDI. I thank the Mem- uated from college. They are worried the people. bers of this House for what is an ex- about finding jobs and paying off their Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I yield traordinary debate—a debate of which student loans. Yet the Republicans are myself 15 seconds to tell Judge GOH- there is a lot of false information. trying for the 31st time to take away MERT that there isn’t one American in I was the insurance commissioner in their right to insurance coverage. this country that has lost their insur- California, and I can talk about these Because of the Affordable Care Act, ance because of ObamaCare. Not one. insurance issues forever. But what I up to 17 million children with pre- I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman would really like to focus on is the fact existing conditions can no longer be de- from Tennessee, a distinguished mem- that the law that is in the land today nied coverage by their insurers. Yet ber of the Judiciary Committee (Mr. really helps people. It would help peo- Republicans are trying for the 31st COHEN). ple like my deceased sister-in-law, a ju- time to return to the days when these Mr. COHEN. I appreciate the time. venile diabetic. She spent the last 10

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They’ll be able only will they have $575 billion less in tracks before small businesses like to get it through an exchange in their Medicare; they’re also looking at hav- Brian’s are permanently harmed. Then States—at least those States that have ing to spend—senior citizens—out of pass commonsense solutions. We want it—at an affordable cost. And if they their pocket $200 billion more in in- real reforms that put patients in don’t have the income, they’ll have a creased taxes for Medicare. That’s a big charge of their health and bring down subsidy to buy the insurance. loss for America’s senior citizens. costs. It will help people like the son of my But it doesn’t stop there, Mr. Speak- This law is historic, but for all the chief of staff, who was born with kid- er. Millions of Americans across the wrong reasons. It reaches too far into ney failure. He had insurance from con- United States are now going to find out the personal decisions of Americans, ception until hours after he was born. that the promise the President made and it puts a heavy burden on our econ- But the insurance company dropped that if you like your health insurance, omy and small businesses. It’s an ex- him. That won’t happen any more be- you can keep it, that’s a sham, too. Not ample of Big Government at its abso- cause children throughout this Nation only will you not keep it; millions of lute worst. will be able to stay on their parents’ Americans are looking at being thrown We have a responsibility to repeal policy because of this law. off their current health care policy and replace this intrusive law before It will help people like my daughter, that they have from their employer. any more damage is done. So let’s vote who turned 21 and the insurance com- b 2010 this Big Government intrusion out and pany that had covered her for 21 years give small businesses a real chance to Millions—millions—of Americans dumped her. Because of this law, she is do what they do best, and that is create will no longer even have the option of now on my policy—and for 17 million jobs. their employer’s health insurance plan. other young adults who have insurance With that, Mr. Speaker, I reserve the How do I know that? I talked to a job as a result of this law. balance of my time. provider today, 400 employees. He told I can talk forever about the way in Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I me he can no longer afford to provide which the insurance companies dis- yield myself such time as I may con- health insurance because of all the new criminate based upon age, sex, pre- sume. increased costs. He isn’t the only one. existing conditions, and across this Na- I rise in strong opposition to the bill tion millions upon millions of Ameri- I talked to another employer today, Mr. Speaker, a woman. She had 250 em- before us today. cans were denied coverage, but are no The Supreme Court’s recent ruling ployees. Now she’s down to 90. She told longer because of the Patients’ Bill of upholding the health care bill was a me, if we can’t repeal this bill, she’ll Rights. historic win for this Nation’s small have to actually let them go and This is insurance reform on steroids. businesses and their employees. Re- And I wish I had this law available to they’ll be down to 50. We have to repeal pealing the Affordable Care Act will be me when I was insurance commissioner this bill. an enormous step backwards for 26 mil- in California. This is a good law. This Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speak- lion small firms who not only want re- is a very, very good thing for Ameri- er, I yield myself as much time as I lief from high health care costs, but for cans. may consume. Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I Mr. Speaker, small businesses create Congress to focus on job creation. yield the balance of my time to the 7 out of every 10 new jobs, and they are This bill will not help a single small gentlewoman from Minnesota (Mrs. the driving force behind this great Na- business secure a loan, break into new public markets, or invest in its oper- BACHMANN), who is a member of the Fi- tion’s economy, and we need these jobs nancial Services Committee and the as we attempt to rebound from a stub- ations. The other side acknowledges Intelligence Committee. born recession. this legislation is going nowhere, just The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- As chairman of the Small Businesses like the previous vote we took at the tlewoman from Minnesota is recog- Committee, I constantly hear from beginning of this Congress. Not only is the health care bill good nized for 21⁄2 minutes. small business owners that the burden Mrs. BACHMANN. I thank the gen- of government regulations and taxes is law, it is good policy and has already tleman from Texas for yielding. too high. The health care law is per- led to major achievements for small If there’s anything that we have haps the worst offender. The last thing companies since its enactment. The tax learned, Mr. Speaker, over the last sev- the Federal Government should do is credits from the health care bill have eral years as we’ve debated the Presi- discourage job creation. Yet this mas- saved over 300,000 small firms an aver- dent’s health care plan, it is that it’s sive health care law, with all its costs, age of $1,400 on their insurance costs. been a mirage, and it has been built on mandates, regulations, and paperwork, The qualifying therapeutic discovery a series of one broken promise after an- does exactly that. Facing the expense project program has invested $1 billion other. and confusion this law creates, it’s nat- in over 4,600 small innovative firms The President told us that we would ural that small businesses decide to that are developing groundbreaking be saving $2,500 a year per household if wait and see instead of invest and therapies and creating jobs. Small we passed his health care bill. But the grow. The worst impacts of this law are firms are receiving more value for sad reality is that Americans’ health yet to come. their premium dollars because the 80/20 insurance premiums have increased by We should be freeing up our small rule is now in effect. Because of this, almost that amount, which means the businesses to plan, grow, and hire. not only is the small group market re- President was off by a stunning $5,000 Heavy-handed government causes bold ceiving $321 million in rebates this per household. And Americans are pull- entrepreneurs to become cautious. summer, they are benefiting from ing their pockets inside out saying, Mr. Businesses are reduced from thinking lower premiums. President, I don’t have the money to about growth to thinking about sur- The future of health reform will pay $5,000 more per year on my health vival. bring expanded coverage for preventive insurance policy. Of course they don’t. Brian Vaughn, a small business man services and new State health ex- Because this has proved to be the in Douglas, Georgia, planned to open a changes in 2014, allowing more employ- crown jewel of socialism. That’s what new store and reinvest profits. Testi- ers to purchase affordable insurance. government health care is. fying to our committee, he said: Soon, prior medical conditions will not Senior citizens realized early on they I fear that neither of these dreams nor my bar anyone from obtaining coverage. had the most to lose by the President’s plans to achieve them will be possible. In As the implementation of health care

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Instead, it threatens our Na- proper term—or the title of the bill, I middle class families, based on data tion’s job creators. It imposes a tax in- guess, Mr. Speaker, is Repeal of from the nonpartisan Congressional crease by eliminating critical small Obamacare, but I wanted to clarify Budget Office. Additionally, the law business tax credits, which have gen- that before I began. and the more than 13,000 pages of re- erated $485 million worth of savings. As the Supreme Court rendered its lated regulations issued before July 11, By doing away with reforms that es- decision, I had the opportunity to 2012, are causing greater uncertainty, tablish new health insurance markets, stand with some of my colleagues on slowing economic growth, and limiting it would limit small businesses’ ability the steps of the Court just across from hiring opportunities for the approxi- to secure coverage and eliminate the Capitol. I stood on the steps and mately 13 million Americans searching choices for entrepreneurs. spoke to the crowd gathered with other for work. Imposing higher costs on Small businesses already pay 18 per- Members of Congress, and I said the de- businesses will lead to lower wages, cent more for coverage than their cor- cision by the Court to, again, uphold fewer workers, or both. porate counterparts. The loss of new the law that we seek to repeal, the de- Half of all small business income safeguards would compound this prob- cision was basically the decision to tax would face higher taxes. According to lem. Because of health reform, insurers the people. And the power to tax, it’s Bloomberg News, analysis by the Joint are no longer able to raise rates arbi- been said, is the power to destroy. trarily. Passage of this bill will strip Committee on Taxation also shows I come before the House tonight and new protections that provide bar- President Obama’s plan for massive tax gaining power to small companies. I’ll state the same concerns I expressed hikes ‘‘would mean higher taxes on 53 Rather than making improvements to on the steps of the Supreme Court. percent of business income reported on the law, the Republicans want to elimi- First, the power to destroy. individual returns.’’ nate it without offering any alter- It’s appropriate tonight that the The ObamaCare tax is already hold- natives. Small Business Committee is here, ing back job growth in medical innova- While I agree that more can be done chaired by the distinguished gentleman tion, with venture capital investment to make healthy living more attain- from Missouri. American small busi- and medical device firms down over 50 able for Americans, voting for today’s ness has been stuck in neutral. The de- percent in 2011 compared to any pre- bill will not do that. One of the first cision by the Court in upholding this vious 5 years. votes I took this Congress was against law is taking small business, which is Mr. Speaker, today I had 17 members Republican efforts to repeal the Afford- stuck in neutral, and actually putting of the South Florida Chapter of the As- able Care Act. I will continue opposing it in reverse. It’s putting it in reverse sociation of Builders and Contractors any efforts repealing a law that is ben- because it is one of the largest tax im- saying that this law is going to ad- eficial to millions of small firms. positions—call it a mandate, call it a versely affect their businesses. Roger I urge Members to oppose the bill, penalty—that you could impose on Dunshee, of Twin Vee Catamarans in and I urge the leadership to focus on small business, which is the primary Fort Pierce, Florida, is considering meaningful ways to address this Na- economic generator in the United who he will have to leave off of his in- tion’s economic challenges. States. surance coverage or who he will have With that, I reserve the balance of As a former businessman, I know the to completely get rid of from his busi- my time. difficulty in trying to keep the door ness. David Carbone, president and Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speak- open, the lights on, the bills paid. This CEO of St. Mary’s Hospital in West er, I yield 2 minutes to my friend, the is probably creating the greatest un- Palm Beach, is concerned about how he chairman of the Transportation and In- certainty and the greatest depression will be able to run the hospital and frastructure Committee, Mr. MICA of in the creation of jobs since expansion also the type of care he will be able to Florida. of small business in the United States. provide. Dr. Mark Powers of Ortho- PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY So, indeed, the power to tax is the pedic Specialists in Port St. Lucie, Mr. MICA. Mr. Speaker, before I power to destroy. Florida, is concerned about what he begin, I have a parliamentary inquiry. Secondly, I stand in support of the will be able to provide as a small busi- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- measure to repeal ObamaCare, or the ness owner. tleman will state it. President’s plan for health care, be- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Mr. MICA. Mr. Speaker, I had not cause of the impact on our senior citi- time of the gentleman has expired. been privy to the prior debates of our zens. The power to destroy something Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. I yield the discussion of the subject and the repeal they sought as seniors and a promise gentleman an additional 15 seconds. legislation at hand. Is it appropriate from our government, Medicare, to cut Mr. WEST. Mr. Speaker, this is not and within the decorum of the House to half a trillion dollars from Medicare is about taking anything away from the refer to the legislation that is being not the way to go. That’s why I oppose American people. We can keep what is considered repealed as repealing the President’s plan and ask for its re- good. But this is bad policy that had to ‘‘ObamaCare’’? peal. be passed in order for us to find out I don’t want to inflict any disrespect Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, since what was in those 2,700 pages. on the office of the President. In order I have two speakers on this side, I will Let us do what is right for the Amer- to keep in the decorum and respect for continue to reserve the balance of my ican people. Repeal this onerous mon- the office, may we refer to the Presi- time. strosity that is nothing more than a dent’s plan for health care government Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speak- takeover as ‘‘ObamaCare’’ or in an- tax law and develop a health care solu- er, at this time I would yield 2 minutes other term? tion for which the American people can to the gentleman from Florida (Mr. be proud. b 2020 WEST). Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. At this point, Mr. What would be appropriate under the Mr. WEST. Thank you, Mr. Chair- Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the gen- rule? man. tleman from Michigan (Mr. PETERS). The SPEAKER pro tempore. The A U.S. Chamber of Commerce survey Mr. PETERS. Mr. Speaker, I stand in Chair will not render an advisory opin- showed that 74 percent of small busi- opposition to the Republican Afford- ion. nesses contend that the Patient Pro- able Care Repeal Act because it is an

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Without the Affordable Care Act, ting Americans back to work. medical costs instead of administrative overall health care costs will continue Instead of just saying no, Repub- expenses. Is that bad for small busi- to rise even faster, costs that will be licans need to work with Democrats to nesses? borne by both the public and private improve and implement a law that en- When Republicans were in control of sector. sures health care is affordable and ac- both Chambers and held the Oval Of- It is important to note that voting cessible to all Americans. fice, they talked about this solution for for this repeal bill will eliminate the Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speak- nearly a decade, and yet nothing hap- Small Business Health Care Tax Credit. er, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman pened. In that time, small businesses saw their employees’ premiums rise by This tax credit currently allows small from Illinois (Mr. WALSH), the chair- an average of $700 every single year. businesses to offset up to 35 percent of man of the Small Business Sub- Why should small businesses believe committee on Economic Growth, Tax their health care insurance cost. Start- they can deliver on a promise this and Capital Access. ing in 2014, the credit will increase to time? 50 percent of premium cost. Mr. WALSH of Illinois. I thank the So, finally, the law needs to be imple- Small businesses have faced out- chairman. mented. The most beneficial provision rageous increases in their health care And to my colleague on the other to small employers doesn’t go into ef- costs over the past decade. The Afford- side, the Small Business Health Care fect until 2014. The availability of able Care Act helps reduce that burden Tax Credit has proven incredibly inef- State exchanges in 2014 could spur and is already making a real difference fective. The GAO itself has said that it more small business owners to provide in people’s lives. is much too complex; and like every- health benefits to employees. Nearly 2 million employees at 309,000 thing Washington does, its temporary For example, in California, just 32 small businesses have taken advantage nature has really done nothing to re- percent of small businesses currently of the tax credit, receiving an average duce the cost of health care for small offer health insurance to their employ- credit of $1,400. This repeal bill will put business. ees, but the number of those likely to a stop to this important small business Mr. Speaker, my State of Illinois is offer insurance through exchanges tax credit. I want to make sure that we hurting. Real unemployment has been jumped to 44 percent. all understand that the repeal of the above 11 percent for the past 3 years. So don’t repeal this legislation just Affordable Care Act will result in a tax I’ve heard from employers through- for the sake of energizing the Repub- increase on small businesses, busi- out my district that they do not sup- lican base. You know that by enacting nesses which create almost two-thirds port the President’s health care law. today and taking this vote this is going of all new jobs in this country. They do not support the more than nowhere. Let’s be clear what the Affordable 13,000 pages of new regulations. They’re What we should be doing—and some- Care Act does for people and for small already buried under regulations. They one on the other side said that we businesses. don’t support the 21 new taxes. They’re should be listening to small busi- The Affordable Care Act prohibits already overtaxed. And they definitely nesses—yes, we are listening to small health plans from imposing caps on do not support the increased health businesses, and what I hear from small lifetime and annual coverage; it bars care costs. They’ve seen their health businesses is that they are having trou- cancellation of insurance policies; it care costs rise at an unsustainable ble getting consumers through their guarantees free preventative care that rate. doors, that they are having trouble lowers the cost of health care; it elimi- Mr. Speaker, the numbers speak for selling their products, that they’re having trouble accessing capital. Those nates denial of coverage for preexisting themselves: 74 percent of small busi- are the obstacles that they are facing conditions. And by eliminating this un- nesses say the law makes it more dif- today, and that will prevent small fair practice, health care reform helps ficult to hire additional employees. businesses from creating jobs, and that nearly one-third of uninsured, self-em- Why don’t my colleagues on the is what this economy needs in order to ployed entrepreneurs. other side listen to the people who cre- ate jobs in this country? get the economy growing again. But critics of the Affordable Care Act So repealing this today is not going Why do my colleagues on the other claim that they want to go back to the to create one single job. old system, a system where small busi- side always think they have all the an- With that, I reserve the balance of nesses pay more on average for health swers? my time. insurance than large companies, yet re- It’s time we listened. It’s time we re- Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speak- ceive fewer benefits; a system that had pealed ObamaCare. er, at this time I yield 2 minutes to the small business premiums rising 113 per- Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speak- gentleman from Illinois (Mr. SCHIL- cent over the past decade; a system er, could I ask how much time we have LING). where our country continues to lag be- left. Mr. SCHILLING. Mr. Speaker, like hind other advanced nations in deliv- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- many in Illinois’ 17th District, I’m dis- ering timely and effective care; and a tleman from Missouri has 73⁄4 minutes. appointed that the Supreme Court de- system where Americans spend twice The gentlewoman from New York has 8 cided to uphold the President’s health as much as other nations on Earth but minutes. care reform law. The Court ruled what ´ have worse health outcomes. Ms. VELAZQUEZ. I yield myself as we all knew from the beginning, but The Affordable Care Act protects the much time as I may consume. the President wouldn’t acknowledge, Nation’s 26 million small businesses Mr. Speaker, on average, small busi- the law’s individual mandate is really a from unfair premium hikes and ensures nesses pay more for health insurance tax on the American people and busi- that they have predictable and stable than large firms for comparable poli- nesses that create jobs. cost. Without the Affordable Care Act, cies, but receive fewer benefits. Prior Under this law, the health care costs out-of-control costs will only get to enactment of the ACA, 20 percent of remain too high. Government bureau- worse, rising to $4.4 trillion by 2018. consumers were in plans that spent crats remain between patients and more than 30 cents of every premium their doctors. Too many Americans re- b 2030 dollar on administrative costs, and an main unemployed, with national unem- We cannot go back to business as additional 25 percent were in plans that ployment hovering above 8 percent for usual. The Supreme Court has settled spent between 25 and 30 percent of the last 41 straight months.

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Today, health insurance to something—anything—that will help alty, increasing the number of employ- is far too expensive, and health care re- our struggling middle class? ees eligible for health care coverage, form should lower costs and broaden Mr. Speaker, the American people replacing full-time staff with part-time access without compromising the qual- are sick and tired of the games played employees, or laying folks off. ity of care. on this floor. Let’s end this debate and Mr. Speaker, now is not the time to I support tax incentives to help indi- get back to work—work that will find raise taxes on working-class families viduals buy health insurance, high-risk us passing bills, that will help grow or employers. We need to repeal this insurance pools for those affected with jobs, work that will find us working to- law and get to work on bipartisan preexisting conditions, allowing small gether to inspire a thriving middle health care reform that lowers costs businesses to band together for the class. and makes health care more conven- purchase of health insurance so that Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speak- ient and more affordable. they can get the same discounts that er, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman I’m new to Congress, but I have a large corporations receive, and medical from Ohio (Mr. CHABOT). plan to address rising health care costs malpractice reform to help bring Mr. CHABOT. I thank the gentleman while ensuring those who need it have health care costs under control by for yielding. access to coverage. I urge men and curbing the unnecessary and costly Mr. Speaker, the Supreme Court’s women from across America to visit practice of defensive medicine. unfortunate decision to uphold schilling.house.gov to take a look. Mr. Speaker, it is time for Congress ObamaCare doesn’t mean it’s the right Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I to act, to show the American people thing for this country. It’s not. It was continue to reserve the balance of my that we can accomplish meaningful bad public policy when it was forced time. health care reform without crippling upon the American people 2 years ago, Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speak- the economy and bankrupting our Na- and it’s bad public policy today. er, at this time I yield 1 minute to the tion. Last Friday, the Department of gentleman from Colorado (Mr. TIPTON), Labor announced that millions are still b 2040 the Small Business Subcommittee out of work across this country and chairman on Agriculture, Energy and Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I that businesses are still struggling to Trade. would like to inquire of the Chair how keep their doors open. It is unfortunate Mr. TIPTON. I thank the gentleman much time both sides have left. that this President doesn’t seem to rec- for yielding. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- ognize that this law is hurting Amer- The ranking member just listed off tlewoman from New York has 5 min- ican workers and those looking for many of the challenges the businesses utes remaining. The gentleman from work. Businesses will be hit with more face, and we agree. But let me add one Missouri has 41⁄4 minutes remaining. than $500 billion in new taxes—and the more. A company in Pueblo, Colorado, Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. I yield 3 minutes Supreme Court has said what it is, a PDI, employing better than 200 handi- to the gentleman from New York (Mr. tax—a maze of burdensome red tape, capped individuals, that company is TONKO). and mandates that could cause the loss threatening to be able to see their busi- Mr. TONKO. Thank you to my fellow of 1.6 million additional jobs. We can’t ness shut down because of ObamaCare. New Yorker. afford that. They simply cannot afford it. I rise today opposed to the 31st edi- And for what?—a law that puts gov- That is the challenge that small busi- tion of this legislation and urge my ernment ahead of people, a law that nesses across this Nation are truly fac- colleagues to vote against it. consolidates power into the hands of a ing, a $2 trillion tax, a $2 trillion tax Just what are we doing here today on group of 15 unelected bureaucrats, a when we need to be investing in things the floor of this House? Are we passing law that has already increased health like competition. Let’s create those op- jobs bills that will help the middle care costs and will limit Americans’ portunities, positive opportunities, class? No. Are we working together to access to quality, affordable health through health care, allowing the mar- help America recover from the reces- care. ketplaces to work, ensuring that peo- sion? No. Are we passing a bill that has There is a better way forward. ple have those opportunities to have any chance of being signed into law? This misguided law must be replaced preexisting conditions covered. No. So what exactly are we doing? with patient-centered reforms that Let’s let our children who are 26 Are we politically posturing during allow families to make their own years old stay on those policies, but an election year? Yes. Are we voting to health care choices and to visit the let’s bring competition to the market repeal a law that more Americans sup- doctors they want to visit. Health care and have things like tort reform as port than oppose without any hint of a decisions should be made at home, well. plan for replacement? Yes. Are we vot- around kitchen tables all across the PDI and those handicapped individ- ing to deny 6.6 million young adults country, not in the back rooms on Cap- uals in Pueblo, Colorado, are counting health benefits under their parents’ in- itol Hill. on common sense, not politics as usual surance? Yes. Are we voting to raise Mr. Speaker, we do not need health out of Washington, D.C., where one- costs for some 5.3 million seniors who care reform like this, but we do need size-fits-all, and Washington has all the pay for their prescription drugs? Yes. health care reform. This law is not the answers. Let’s not get between that pa- Are we voting to deny 17 million chil- answer. It’s a Big Government power tient/doctor relationship. The people dren with preexisting health conditions grab. That’s what it really is. What are counting on positive action. the opportunity for coverage? Yes. Are history has shown time and again is Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I we voting to take away free screening that Big Government makes things continue to reserve. and preventative checkups? Yes. more expensive, more bureaucratic, Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speak- So, Mr. Speaker, we can do better and less effective. It is time to repeal er, at this time I yield 1 minute to the than this. Mr. Speaker, we must do this law and to get our economy mov- gentleman from Colorado (Mr. COFF- better than this. ing again and to get Americans back to MAN), chairman of the Small Business The Supreme Court—the highest work. Subcommittee on Investigations, Over- court in the land, a conservative-lean- Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. I continue to re- sight and Regulations. ing court—has ruled, and the debate serve the balance of my time.

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Furthermore, a number of states Chairman. that will go down, not up. have already expanded their Medicaid pro- Once again, I rise today to speak out To my small businesses, let me say gram, and I encourage you to move forward against ObamaCare and why we must how much we care for you. I have sup- on expanding our program as well. Although repeal it. ported small businesses throughout my the Supreme Court decision apparently per- The Supreme Court’s decision last public life and before, and I would mits a state to opt out, I am requesting that month has verified that ObamaCare is you choose not to, and take care of Texans argue vigorously that this helps to en- in need. one of the biggest tax increases in mod- sure that you can keep employees and The ACA also requires states to have their ern history. Furthermore, a board of 15 add employees. state-based health insurance exchanges run- unelected and unaccountable bureau- In fact, between 2010 and 2011, health ning by 2014 and provide a progress report by crats will now remain in place to deter- care costs dropped to 3.9 percent when 2013. Currently, our State of Texas has done mine the health care for millions of it was above 6 percent—almost one half nothing in exploring options. I encourage Americans while cutting $500 billion less than before the Affordable Care you to begin setting up our exchange for a out of Medicare for our seniors. number of reasons. Act was passed. This, frankly, exempts For one, many Americans and businesses The American people now have a all businesses fewer than 50 employees. find navigating private health care insurance clear choice. That means some 96 percent of Amer- plans complicated and confusing. Estab- We in Congress can either support ican small businesses will not even be lishing our State-based health insurance ex- historic tax and spending increases, fis- impacted. For those that are, this leg- change will provide a clear mechanism for cal uncertainty, and unprecedented islation will provide $40 billion in tax many Texans and small businesses purchase government overreach; or we can join credits for small businesses to offer affordable health insurance plans. This will together to fight to repeal this health care. greatly benefit those who are below 400 per- cent of the FPL. ObamaCare tax and work for real solu- Now, in 2011, 360,000 small businesses As a Member of Congress, representing our tions while taking health care deci- have benefited from the health care tax great State, I have an obligation to do all sions out of the hands of government credit—2 million workers. As well, you that is possible to ensure that the laws are bureaucrats and putting them back will be able to ensure with your health followed when enacted. Our Supreme Court into the control of doctors, patients, insurance that 85 percent of your pre- has decided on the ACA and now it is time to and their families. miums will go toward health claims move forward and begin with implementa- By repealing ObamaCare, we will re- and improvement activities, not to ad- tion. Our State has so much to benefit from implementing the law, and I know Texans store the doctor-patient relationship vertisement. and protect our seniors from ceding will greatly appreciate your dedication to b 2050 adhere to the law. this relationship to a board of Very Truly Yours, unelected bureaucrats. Our system It entails that if an insurance com- SHEILA JACKSON LEE, must not dictate to doctors how to pro- pany pays $70 for every insurance claim Member of Congress. vide care, force them to provide medi- and quality-improvement activity, you Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speak- cations regardless of known complica- will get rebates, $127 million in total er, I’m prepared to close. tions and then make them liable with rebates in the individual market, and Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, with no limits or protections. $1.3 billion, Mr. Speaker, to consumers that, I am prepared to close. Reforming the health care system and businesses. What will small businesses lose if and ensuring patient-centered access to The fact is this is the right thing to health care reform is repealed? Small care is not a Republican idea or a Dem- do. Support ObamaCare. Oppose the re- business tax credits that save employ- ocrat idea. Rather, it is the obligation peal. This is good for business. ers $435 million in 2011 will be abol- of all of us to the American people. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, ished. Insurers will be able to continue Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I Washington, DC, July 3, 2012. price-gouging their customers and de- would like to inquire of the Chair how Hon. RICK PERRY, nying coverage for preexisting condi- much time is left on both sides. Governor, State of Texas, tions. Repeal will mean millions of The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Austin, Texas. families and employers will no longer DEAR GOVERNOR PERRY: As you may know, FLEMING). The gentlewoman from New receive the benefits of lower premiums York has 3 minutes remaining. The the United States Supreme Court has upheld major provisions of the Patient Protection on insurance company rebates worth gentleman from Missouri has 30 sec- and Affordable Care Act (ACA) last week. over $300 million this year alone. onds remaining. Residents in the state of Texas will greatly I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote because the ACA Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. At this time, I benefit from its implementation, of which was a step in the right direction. With- yield 2 minutes to the gentlelady from two provisions will directly impact Texans. out it, the self-employed and small Texas, Ms. SHEILA JACKSON LEE. This includes the Medicaid Expansion and business employees will continue to be Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas. I thank the implementation of health insurance ex- uninsured at high rates with no hope of the gentlelady from New York for her changes. I respectfully request that you Republican action to fix the broken distinguished commitment and service charge, the Texas State Legislature and the Texas public health departments to begin health care system. to small businesses across America. implementation of the entire law. Mr. Speaker, instead of holding this Mr. Speaker, just a few minutes ago, Now that the decision has been made by vote, we should be spending our time a colleague rose to the floor and called the United States Supreme Court, it is now on targeted measures to help our Na- this ‘‘socialism.’’ It is not. Many have time to move past the partisanship and begin tion’s small businesses grow and create risen to the floor to talk about how delivering affordable care to millions of jobs. Maybe what we should be doing this will impact negatively on small Americans. Many provisions in the ACA will today is debating the jobs bill that the business. It will not. benefit all of Americans; however, these two President presented to us in the House I rise enthusiastically to oppose what specific provisions will greatly benefit our of Representatives. is a political legislative act—the repeal state. For instance, the Medicaid expansion will expand coverage to Americans who are With that, I yield back the balance of of ObamaCare. It is really the Afford- below 133 percent of the Federal Poverty my time, and I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote. able Care Act by the statement of the Line (FPL). Roughly 25 percent of Texans Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speak- United States Supreme Court. The are below 100 percent of the FPL, which is er, I would like to address the com- statement of Justice Roberts, of which higher than the national average. Those who ments made by the gentlelady from

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This bill is grossly ineffective, charge would lose access to that vital benefit. the tax is equivalent to 23 jobs. it does not work, and it hurts small The list goes on and on. This Congress, I authored H.R. 1310, a bill businesses. Repeal of ObamaCare is not what the to repeal this tax for first responder medical I would urge my colleagues to vote to American people want. When I go home, par- devices and co-sponsored a bill to eliminate repeal this piece of legislation and help ents thank me for health reform because their this unfair tax altogether. get this economy finally rolling so we children who are recent college graduates Mr. Speaker, now is not the time to impose can pass some real reforms when it have health insurance, their parents on Medi- extra burdens on American families and busi- comes to health care. care saved money on their prescription drugs, nesses when our economy is struggling to get With that, I yield back the balance of and they know they will soon not be locked- back on track. I strongly support repeal of my time. in to their current job for fear of losing health Obamacare and am committed to working with Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I don’t think I look coverage. When they talk to me about what my colleagues to carefully and thoughtfully im- much like Bill Murray, or have his wit, but I Congress should be doing, they emphasize, plement real healthcare reform. sure feel like him in his role in ‘‘Groundhog jobs, jobs, jobs. Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today I agree with my constituents. I urge my col- Day.’’ in strong support of H.R. 6079, the Repeal of leagues to vote ‘‘no’’ on this senseless political There are pressing issues facing our coun- Obamacare Act. stunt of a bill and I implore my colleagues on try—mainly the need to get our economy back Last Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics the other side of the aisle to get on with the on track and start creating jobs. But, my Re- announced that, for the 41st straight month, business that American’s care about—jobs. publican colleagues refuse to allow us to focus Mr. TURNER of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, the we had an unemployment rate of above 8%. on that vital priority. flawed Obamacare law adversely affects As a small businessman, this comes as no Instead, we are here for the 31st time in this American families, small businesses and mil- surprise to me. The President has done little Congress to consider repeal of the health re- lions of seniors. Even before the law is fully to inspire confidence in job creators. From form law. implemented, Obamacare already increases new, burdensome regulations and stifling tax Nevermind that the House already passed costs on hard-working American families and hikes, the legislative agenda of this Adminis- repeal of the health care law early in 2011 and businesses. For example, healthcare pre- tration’s first two years is still wreaking havoc that bill is still sitting in the Senate awaiting miums have already increased by $1,200 for on the economy. their consideration. the average American family. I say this just a day after the President reit- Nevermind that 29 other bills have repealed Two weeks ago, the U.S. Supreme Court erated his commitment to the notion that we particular provisions of the law. ruled that the individual mandate of the Presi- ought to increase taxes to feed more big gov- No, we are going to once again take the dent’s healthcare law is a tax. This tax will ernment, the same big government that has time of this Congress to pass a bill that have tremendous consequences on individ- let our deficits spiral out of control and our doesn’t need to be passed because my Re- uals, working families, businesses, and local credit rating downgraded. publican colleagues are mad at the Supreme governments. In fact, the most recent Con- We have much work to do to rein in govern- Court for upholding the law. gressional Budget Office estimate indicates ment. Repealing this monument to bloated bu- We know that House Republicans don’t in- that the individual mandate will impose $54 reaucracy is but the first step we must take to tend for the Senate to take this bill seriously billion in new taxes on Americans over 10 signal to the private sector that success will because they are rushing this bill to the floor years. not be punished. today before the Congressional Budget Office We have heard from many businesses Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise in oppo- has even had the opportunity to provide a across the country that the employer mandate sition to the 31st attempt to roll back health score for health reform repeal. With that anal- will be devastating for them and their employ- care coverage for American families. ysis, we would know the cost or savings asso- ees. For example, the employer mandate to Before the bill was passed, the House and ciated with health reform repeal. But, Repub- provide healthcare coverage will penalize Senate debated it for well over a year. It was licans don’t feel any need for being informed American firms by $113 billion over 10 years debated on the House and Senate floor, in before they vote because they know they hate and could eliminate 1.6 million jobs. At a time several committees, in the media, in town health reform and they’ll vote to repeal it no when the economy is still struggling to re- halls, on the World Wide Web, in living rooms; matter what. cover, we should be focused on reducing indeed, it was hard to escape the debate dur- Well, with a Congress that behaves like this, taxes on hardworking Americans and pro- ing that time. The bills received dozens of none of us should wonder why our approval viding incentives for businesses to grow and votes, including committee votes. It passed ratings are at 12%. create jobs. the House and Senate. It was signed into law. What my Republican colleagues steadfastly That is why last week I authored H.R. 6048, Since then, it has continued to be debated; refuse to acknowledge is that health reform is the Healthcare Tax Relief and Mandate Re- the House alone has devoted 43 hours of already helping people and repealing it will peal Act, with 125 of my colleagues, to repeal scarce floor time to it. Now, it is being imple- have serious negative consequences for mil- the Obamacare individual and employer man- mented and American families are already lions of Americans. dates, providing relief for American families benefitting from the law. It has been through Should Republicans succeed in their blind and businesses. the courts—all the way to the highest court— drive to repeal health reform: Mr. Speaker, I am also troubled by the and it has been found to be constitutional. It 6.6 million young adults would lose the Obamacare 2.3 percent tax on medical de- has been upheld. guarantee of being allowed to obtain insur- vices. Mound Laser and Photonics Center, Instead of trying to accelerate our economic ance coverage on their parents’ health insur- headquartered in Miamisburg, Ohio in my dis- recovery, the primary concern of American ance plans. trict, specializes in laser-based micro and families and businesses, we are spending 17 million children with pre-existing condi- nano-fabrication. The majority of its workers hours of valuable time on the House floor de- tions could again be denied health insurance have backgrounds in science and engineering, bating yet again whether to repeal the Afford- coverage. critical fields our country needs to compete in able Care Act. I would be enthusiastically sup- 105 million Americans would again be sub- the global economy. Unfortunately, the com- portive of a debate about whether to continue ject to lifetime limits on health insurance— pany reported it was forced to lay off 10 em- forward progress by moving toward a single which could stop coverage when they need it ployees due to the loss of business from one payer system which would provide higher most. of its medical device clients. quality health care for everyone in the U.S. 12.8 million Americans who are due over $1 Another company in my community, Ferno- without paying a dime more than we are cur- billion in rebates from the health insurance in- Washington Inc., a global leader in manufac- rently paying. That is a debate worth having.

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Mr. Speaker, three health centers; to develop innovative, cost- Until now, everyday citizens have also had branches of the federal government now saving healthcare delivery systems; and to to subsidize the medical costs for a small agree: the Affordable Care Act is a tax, and it train health professionals. number of people who can afford healthcare falls to Congress to repeal this tax. These statistics are not unique to my dis- but choose to remain without coverage. These American families, employers, patients and trict, and similar success stories are emerging individuals force American families to pay an providers have known this all along. CBO says in all corners of the country. additional $1,017 each year to compensate. the health care law will cost 800,000 American Look, for instance, at how the healthcare The Affordable Care Act would impose a mod- jobs. Taxpayers are footing more than a trillion law is benefiting young adults and children. est penalty, ensuring that those who do not dollar bill for the privilege of putting more Under this reform, young adults may stay on purchase their own coverage do not cause Americans out of work. It is a tax on top of a their parents’ health insurance until their 26th spikes in the cost of others’ insurance. Al- tax. birthday, which is especially critical when re- though opponents of the Affordable Care Act How much more damage can this Adminis- cent graduates and young adults are seeking attack this ‘‘free-rider’’ penalty as an unfair tax, tration inflict on the American economy? How employment. Young adults are the most unin- the truth is that the majority of Americans will much more uncertainty can our small busi- sured group among all Americans, and without never have to pay it and rather stand to ben- nesses bear? What American senior citizen this provision, 3.1 million young adults would efit from lower insurance rates. feels comfortable with handing over their be uncovered. Mr. Speaker, the Affordable Care Act was a health care decisions to an unelected board Before the Affordable Care Act passed, long overdue bill that corrects deep injustices deep in a federal office or inflicting a $500 bil- health insurance companies could also deny in access to healthcare. Should the act be re- lion cut to Medicare? coverage to children with pre-existing condi- pealed, there is no planned reform to take its This law represents the most chilling powers tions, including common conditions like asth- place. We would simply return to the same of government: to tax as a form of interference ma. Healthcare reform corrected this uncon- broken healthcare system and the same failed with our freedoms, to get between Americans scionable abuse, and its repeal would be a di- policies. and their earnings at the same time it gets be- rect attack on the 17 million children who will Many Americans view Congress as a sys- tween Americans and their liberties. The taxes now be protected from discrimination. tem that is equally broken. They see that their included in the ACA punish Americans for not The concept of pre-existing conditions was leaders have an unprecedented opportunity for doing something the government has decided also used to justify discriminatory policies that creating real and lasting change, and instead to require. targeted women. Many women have been de- that chance is being squandered for short- We are here today to start a long, important nied coverage or are charged at higher rates sighted political gain. The GOP-controlled conversation in Congress and in the nation for conditions that include breast or cervical House is unleashing this attack without offer- about ridding ourselves of this law’s dire con- cancer, pregnancy, a history of a C-section, or ing any new solutions. The Republican dis- sequences, intended and unintended. We will having been a victim of domestic violence. I mantling of the healthcare bill would be an act not settle the matter today, but it is vital that have a long history of supporting women’s ac- of betrayal to the American people who de- the people know we are working to strike cess to reproductive healthcare as well as a serve basic health insurance, not election-year down a tax we do not want, cannot afford and strong record fighting domestic violence. I am politics. will not pay as a price for our freedom. proud to support the Affordable Care Act, We have just celebrated the Fourth of July Ms. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise which gives women many of the rights and and marked the 236th anniversary of Amer- today in opposition to H.R. 6079, the latest protections that I have fought for. ican independence. Looking back on our na- Republican attempts to repeal the Affordable I would also like to take a moment to high- tion’s history, there are certain moments that Care Act and block meaningful reform. I stand light how the Affordable Care Act helps Amer- exemplify our evolution toward true democ- with the young people who can now find cov- ican seniors by strengthening Medicare. 5.3 racy. Those are moments of action, not simply erage under their parents’ health insurance million seniors who used to fall into the ‘‘donut a rhetorical commitment to equality. We freed plans, Americans with pre-existing conditions hole’’ Medicare coverage gap have already the slaves, extended voting rights to women, who had been denied access to care, and saved $3.7 billion on prescription drugs be- passed the Civil Rights Act and the G.I. bill, senior citizens who cannot afford the sky-rock- cause of healthcare reform, averaging $600 gave the right to vote to 18-year-olds, created eting costs of medical treatments. Mr. Speak- per senior. The healthcare law will also com- social security and Medicare, and most re- er, I stand with all Americans who will now pletely close the ‘‘donut hole’’ by 2020. In ad- cently repealed the discriminatory ‘‘Don’t Ask, begin to see the overall cost of health insur- dition, Medicare recipients are receiving a free Don’t Tell’’ policy. Each of these battles faced ance go down. annual wellness visit and coverage of key pre- fierce opposition, but, now that they have The Affordable Care Act has been upheld ventive services, meaning that seniors can ac- been won, they are remembered as a triumph by the United States Supreme Court as a con- cess care before any problems escalate into of core American values. Many look back and stitutional law. I now rise to praise it as a wise costly and chronic conditions down the road. believe that America’s best days are behind and moral one, as well. These services are possible because the Af- us, but I look ahead and see the Affordable Access to quality, affordable healthcare is a fordable Care Act has sparked a record-break- Care Act as yet another brick in the wall of basic right and is critical to the wellbeing of ing crackdown on Medicare fraud, recovering American greatness. America, both today and in the future. This more than $4.1 billion in fiscal year 2011 Mr. Speaker, all Americans—young, old, legislation addresses the needs of the millions alone. rich, and poor—have an unalienable right to of uninsured Americans, strengthens the Medi- Mr. Speaker, the Affordable Care Act ad- healthcare. I ask my colleagues to join me in care system, and relieves all Americans of the dresses serious problems that have been my pledge to support the Affordable Care Act growing financial burden of medical costs and plaguing children, women, and seniors. Its re- and to continue efforts to strengthen our insurance. Those who are attempting to ob- forms will even the playing field for anyone healthcare system in years to come. struct healthcare reform are in effect sabo- who wants quality health insurance and will Mr. CONAWAY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to taging the health and financial security of my help our country more closely resemble the strongly support the passage of H.R. 6079, constituents and fellow Americans, and I can- principles on which it was founded. the Repeal of Obamacare Act. not allow this repeal to pass. Despite the unfounded claims that this bill A little over two years ago, as our Demo- In the 37th Congressional District of Cali- will raise taxes for everyday Americans, the cratic colleagues were jamming this bill fornia, the benefits of the Affordable Care Act Affordable Care Act will bring significant and through Congress, their leadership thought are undisputable. 23,000 children and 90,000 immediate savings to the middle class at a they could appease some of the public’s out- adults now have health insurance that covers time when they need it most. The healthcare rage by uttering that now famous phrase ‘‘we preventative services with no co-pays, coinsur- law will provide a tax cut that averages around have to pass the bill to know what’s in it.’’ ance, or deductibles. 510 small businesses $4,000 for 18 million middle class people, and Unfortunately for them, two years have have received tax credits to help maintain or 12.8 million Americans will receive $1.1 billion passed and we now have seen what is in the

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Medicaid, and raises hundreds of billions of mittee on Rules, submitted a privi- We’ll be talking about ObamaCare, dollars in new taxes. leged report (Rept. No. 112–590) on the the repeal of ObamaCare, and we’ll be talking about Medicare. I say ‘‘we.’’ The law creates over a hundred and fifty resolution (H. Res. 726) providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4402) to That is only if I’m joined by some of new boards and offices, each with the author- require the Secretary of the Interior my colleagues who may be making ity to manage a piece of American’s health and the Secretary of Agriculture to their way here this evening. care. The bill also gives the Secretary of more efficiently develop domestic I want to in the way of introduction Health and Human Services 1,700 new or en- sources of the minerals and mineral just let everyone understand, Madam larged powers to control American’s access to materials of strategic and critical im- Speaker, how we got here in the first and interaction with their health services. It portance to United States economic place. Why are we here this evening even mandates that religious institutions vio- and national security and manufac- talking about this? Why are we talking late the basic tenants of their faith by pro- turing competitiveness, which was re- about the repeal of ObamaCare? viding coverage for drugs and procedures that ferred to the House Calendar and or- I take you back to 1965 when there they find morally objectionable. dered to be printed. was a recognition that health care in- surance was becoming something more What’s more, the law taxes insurers, device f than just insurance; that is to say, that manufacturers, and drug manufacturers, driv- VOTE AGAINST THE REPEAL insurance, of course, in theory is to ing up the cost of these products. And then, protect against catastrophe. We see (Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas asked in perhaps the greatest insult, Obamacare that, of course, in our homeowners in- and was given permission to address taxes employers for not providing insurance, it surance and our car insurance. So it the House for 1 minute.) taxes people for not having insurance, and seemed a good idea to have some form Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas. Madam then it taxes people for having insurance that of insurance where you would not be Speaker, we have just finished part of is too good. bankrupted by a sudden and severe ill- the debate for legislation that wants to ness and have your lifesavings taken Mr. Speaker, from its inception, this law has repeal the Affordable Care Act. I rise away. been a failure because it is premised on the today as we conclude and begin to look So the idea of insurance came up, and misguided idea that a small group of individ- toward the conclusion of the debate to- it was mostly a catastrophic policy. uals can plan out orderly lives for the rest of morrow to make a public appeal. Then that sort of evolved over time us. There is not one person working at the When the 1965 Medicare law was writ- into more and more comprehensive Department of Health and Human Services ten, it was written to save lives. We concepts, and it really has become who knows what it is like to be a family in have statistics that recognize that today extremely comprehensive, per- Bronte, practice medicine in Brownwood, or prior to Medicare, Americans were liv- haps even a health management type of run a hospital in Andrews. Yet, Obamacare ing 60 years and under. It is well docu- system that you pay into and hopefully hands the fate of the families, doctors, and mented that we’ve extended the lives of the system takes care of you. It was a hospitals across my district over to the Sec- senior citizens through Medicare. Now recognition that a robust market did retary of Health and Human Services and her the Affordable Care Act seeks to ex- not exist for insurance for the elderly. staff. tend the lives of the sickest of the sick, From that sprang the idea of Medi- to extend the lives of children with pre- The ACA sets the ideas of this small cadre care, health care insurance for the el- existing diseases, to extend the lives of of Washington insiders ahead of the concerns derly, which is really not insurance, individuals who would not have access of my constituents and their caregivers. It was per se. It’s really a 100 percent single- to insurance, or those families who crafted in secret and passed in the dead of payer government program. Then also have been thrown into poverty because night, and its most important details were left insurance—again, a single-payer pro- of catastrophic illnesses or an accident. up to regulators who are unaccountable to vot- gram—for the poor, and that is Med- We can do better. ers. What was a 2,700 hundred page bill has icaid. That began around 1965. It began This bill is a promise of allowing and with a promise to the health care sys- spawned over 12,000 pages of regulations providing for all Americans to be in- tem and to the elderly that this would and more are being published every day. sured. This bill cries out for Repub- never usurp the relationship with the American’s deserve a health care system licans and Democrats to work to- patient, that the decisions would be that is designed with them at the heart of it. gether. This bill cries out for saving made by the providers and the pa- House Republicans are committed to enacting the lives of Americans who have been tients, and that Medicare—of course, falling along the highway of despair sensible reforms that build up the free-market. the government taxpayers, if you will— and dying. Solutions like buying insurance across state would be picking up the bill, no ques- It is important for us to look for the lines, allowing association health plans, and tions asked. There was also a recogni- common and better good, the public reforming our out of control tout system are tion that even though patients would good. Save this bill. Vote against the common sense changes that will expand risk get help with their bills, they would repeal. pools, lower premiums, and make insurance still have to pay something into that. more affordable for millions of Americans. Our f I will also interject that there was ideas can do this without the thousands of DOCTORS CAUCUS SPECIAL ORDER the belief, actuarial estimates, CBO, pages of rules and regulations, the hundreds the Congressional Budget Office, that of billions of dollars in taxes, and the man- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. predicted that a program that would be dates imposed by Obamacare. ELLMERS). Under the Speaker’s an- maybe $3 billion annually would maybe nounced policy of January 5, 2011, the I urge my colleagues join me in passing top out at $12 billion. gentleman from Louisiana (Mr. FLEM- H.R. 6079 to repeal this divisive, intrusive, and ING) is recognized for 32 minutes as the b 2100 loathsome healthcare law. designee of the majority leader. Of course we know now that it’s in The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Mr. FLEMING. Madam Speaker, it’s the hundreds of billions of dollars ant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, further a pleasure to be on the floor once again many times over what it was initially consideration of H.R. 6079 is postponed. to really talk about my favorite sub- promised to be.

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For in- ing to negotiate with the patient, what within the Supreme Court and outside, stance, beginning in the early eighties, is the best ideas in terms of a list of on this individual mandate where gov- Medicare began to see the physician tests that must be performed to get to ernment under this bill literally forces charges becoming a problem, and from the answer, I can just simply make out and requires you to purchase a product a budgetary standpoint they weren’t a list as long as I want. Somebody is or service that is created by govern- really going up that fast, but because going to pay for it, but it won’t be the ment, rather than making it more af- of the growth of the elderly out there patient, and therefore, again, health fordable and attractive and you opting it was running the cost up. care inflation. in and you buying it on your own. That led to restrictions put on what I came to Washington after being The decision has been handed down doctors could charge. Then came elected to work on this with the other that, yes, the decision is constitu- EMTALA, which is an acronym, a long side of the aisle, because I saw that we tional, but not by the way of the com- acronym, that basically says regardless had two major giant entitlement pro- merce clause. But government can, of your ability to pay, if you show up grams that are bankrupting this coun- Congress can now, according to the jus- to the emergency room, the doctors try, Medicaid and Medicare. I remind tices, Congress can basically make you and hospital have to treat you. folks that Medicare runs out of money, do anything Congress wants to do. It These are all things that began to according to whichever actuary you has to force you through taxes. While add up over the years, and it’s made want to listen to, in 5 to 12 years. But we could debate whether I agree or not Medicare, of course, balloon into an ex- they all agree that it runs out of agree with that, that is the law of the tremely expensive program, as is Med- money and the services will have to be land now. icaid as well. In fact, for most States sharply curtailed. This means that if we in Congress de- that is the largest budgetary item that What we found was that the other cide that we want to make citizens do they have. side of the aisle, our Democrat col- things, we do have a pathway now to do Well, fast forward to 2008. As a physi- leagues over there decided that instead that, and that is to tax you. Even if cian, I became very concerned that we of solving the problem by bringing the you’re not in an activity or buying needed health care reform in this coun- marketplace, they wanted to take gov- something we can still tax you. try. Why? Because government had be- ernment another step. It reminds me of I prefer that we go the market route. come such a large part of the health a story that was told to me once about I would much rather people buy insur- care system and the so-called insur- two farmers. They were on a wagon, a ance because they see a need, they see ance thereof, and with the price fixing mule, and they are going down the a desirability, and they see that it’s that went along with that, that it road, it’s an old farm road, and one of cost-effective, rather than forcing began to actually have a perverse ef- the wheels breaks and they come to a Americans to do that. Our colleagues fect on health care. That is to say that stop. on the other side, would rather just as reimbursement to hospitals, doctors, Now, the mule can’t pull that wagon, simply force you to do that. and other providers were going down, it’s just too hard to pull it on one But now we have to also admit that that costs were actually going up just wheel. So the two farmers get off, one this is a tax, and our friends on the as fast, which is just the opposite you starts fixing the wheel and the other other side of the aisle I think would would expect intuitively. one starts going back home. The first admit that had this been advertised as Why was that happening, and why is farmer says to the second one, where what it turns out to be, a big tax in- it happening today? Well, the answer is are you going? He said, I’m going to crease on the middle class, that it this: a physician, a hospital, anybody, get another mule, because that’s the never would have gotten passed be- the first thing that they are going to way we’re going to go forward. We’re cause they would have been voted out do, the first thing a business or a fac- just going to hitch a second mule and of office for having raised taxes on the tory is going to do is when the reim- keep dragging this wagon down the bursement per unit goes down, that is a road. middle class. That’s a big political no- reimbursement per patient goes down, You see, in my opinion, that’s pre- no these days. you make it up on volume and you cisely what happened with ObamaCare. But there are many other taxes, and keep working harder and you keep see- Instead of fixing our health care crisis I’m just going to hit on a few here. One ing more patients, and you find more and the inflation and costs, the ineffi- is a 156 percent increase on the Federal things to do to drive up that, and I’m ciencies in the system and the fraud, excise tax on tobacco. Another is the saying this in a generic way. waste, and abuse, by bringing the mar- employer mandate. The Supreme Court I do not ascribe to that, but many ketplace back into sanity and back says that you can, Congress, you can doctors have been put in that position into balance once again, and letting pa- make employers buy insurance or you to just stay solvent in their practices. tients be the decisionmakers, what we certainly can penalize them if they They have run faster and faster, seen really did is double down on the gov- don’t. more and more patients, done anything ernment control of health care and, as But, interestingly enough, one part they can. While they make an extra a result of that, we’re going to have an of the bill that was termed unconstitu- dime to keep up with their costs, even more expensive, more burdensome tional was coercing, or forcing States they’re running the system up by a fac- and bureaucratic system that we won’t to expand Medicaid eligibility. That’s a tor of 10. They make a dime for them- be able to control. part of the Supreme Court’s decision selves, but the system costs a dollar for Anyway, this is the Doctors Caucus that actually is going to impact the that. Special Order. We’re going to be talk- cost of this bill. As a result, we have had severe infla- ing in the next 30 minutes, and we’re There is a surtax on investment. This tion. It was my belief that the way to going to be talking about the repeal of is something that you’re going to hear solve this problem was to begin to ObamaCare. more and more about, and the way move government out of health care We have voted on this, you probably you’re going to hear about it is that and begin to move the private sector already heard, several times already. one day you’re going to sell a home, back in, put together robust and Of course, we have never got it past the you’re going to sell a property or an in- healthy markets, give consumers House of Representatives because the vestment or something like that, and choices once again. Patients have skin Senate won’t take it up and, of course, the IRS is going to demand 3.8 percent in the game—that is to say, they have it’s doubtful that the President, our of those profits. to pay a little something into it. current President, would ever sign it. On the subject of the IRS, remember Because, remember, back in the There are a lot of things that we hear that it’s estimated that 16,500 new IRS eighties, patients’ out-of-pocket ex- about ObamaCare. Let’s talk for a mo- agents will need to be hired and are

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And I’m segueing to small comes insolvent, in 5 to 12 years. Ev- b 2110 businesses because, let’s face it, taxes erybody agrees it’s in that window There will be an excise tax on com- have an impact on all of our pocket- someplace. And we have the Ryan prehensive health insurance plans that books, but taxes also have an impact budget plan, which would save Medi- will go up over time, ObamaCare hike on the ability for small businesses to care. The other side of the aisle refuses in the Medicare payroll tax. There will hire people. If you take money off their to engage on that. But the question is: be a medicine cabinet tax, if you will. bottom line, that’s less money, less Does ObamaCare take $500 billion out But what that really is removing is the capital to invest, less money to hire of Medicare? tax deductibility for the pretax dollars more people. And that is precisely I have a lot of Medicare recipients from health savings accounts that you what is going on with ObamaCare. who are very worried about that, and have been able to enjoy before, that if In fact, I would say, based on studies they ask me because they hear and you go and buy cold medicine off the that I have read, one said that 70-plus read things. They read something from shelf, that you could buy it with your percent of small businesses are saying PolitiFact or all these fact checkers, pretax dollars under your health sav- that the main reason that they’re not and they say, no, this isn’t happening, ings account, that’s gone. If you want hiring people is because of their fear, or it’s not happening the way you to get cold medicine and use your the uncertainty of ObamaCare and its think it does and so forth. Well, we had pretax dollars, you have to get a pre- impacts on them, and the people I a discussion with Douglas Holtz-Eakin, scription from a doctor. So one of two speak with throughout my district and who is the prior CBO, about this 2 days things are going to happen: Either throughout the country who say that ago, and he confirmed a lot of my be- you’re going to have to see the doctor, ObamaCare is probably the worst liefs about this, and here’s the way it which is going to cost you more, or the threat to the survival of their busi- goes. doctors are going to be spending a lot nesses and, therefore, they’re not going Madam Speaker, the way laws are of their time, again, wasted in paper- to expand their businesses. written, oftentimes what is in the four work, writing prescriptions for non- We know there’s trillions of dollars corners of that law says one thing, but prescription drugs. That really doesn’t sitting on the sideline right now, both when you add the omissions and the make much sense. small and large businesses, ready to be unintended consequences and some- There will be an ObamaCare HSA invested to grow jobs, and yet the job times intended consequences, the effect withdrawal tax hike, an ObamaCare creators, the employers, are fearful. of that is completely different. And so, flexible spending account cap, They don’t want to put that money in. for instance, the idea that Medicare ObamaCare tax on medical device man- Why would somebody want to put, does not lose $500 billion that is ufacturing. It’s estimated that many of say, $10 million into a new factory not dumped into ObamaCare, well, I think the domestic medical device factories knowing whether they can make a the nuance in there is that you have to will simply go out of business or go off- profit and making the calculation that understand that the cost of Medicare shore. The cutting-edge innovation perhaps I should stand up that factory goes up progressively every year. Now, that we have today in health care de- overseas someplace where, in fact, I in some years it goes up higher than vices, we’re going to lose that has a re- can make a profit. I don’t have to deal other years, but it always goes up. sult of ObamaCare. That will go to with ObamaCare and all that comes And so in Washington, oftentimes other countries. with it. you can say that something is cut The itemized deductions, the exemp- Now, that’s just part of. We also when, in fact, it’s just the increase is tion is going to go from 7.5 percent to know the hyper-regulatory atmosphere reduced. And so that’s really what hap- 10 percent of adjusted gross income. that we’ve evolved into, where regula- pens here, is what Democrats did in There will be a tax on tanning. That’s tions are not being written by Congress crafting ObamaCare is they cut the in- got to be a middle class tax. but by people in the buildings that sur- crease in Medicare spending and they ObamaCare elimination of tax deduc- round the Hill here, many of which we took those so-called savings and they tion for employer-provided retirement do not yet know. 106 new major rules spent it inside of ObamaCare. drug coverage in coordination with being written out of this administra- Well, where is it coming from? Is it Medicare part D, ObamaCare Blue tion, the worst proliferation of regula- going to have an impact? Well, of Cross Blue Shield tax hike, an excise tions. course it will. Because as things get tax on charitable hospitals, a tax on in- So this, on top of other things—the more expensive, if you reduce the novator drug companies, a tax on direct hostility and attacks on energy amount of increases that nominally health insurers, a $500,000 annual exec- and the job creators themselves—has occur, it’s going to have an impact be- utive compensation limit for health in- just put a complete wet blanket over cause there isn’t an underlying infla- surance executives, ObamaCare em- our economy and the creation of jobs. tionary rate that has to be recognized. ployer reporting of insurance on the W– And I would say that ObamaCare is the So while one can make the legalistic 2, the black liquor tax, the ObamaCare lead in that entire process. case that, no, there isn’t $500 billion re- codification of the economic substance Now, there’s also something that I moved, in reality, yes, it is removed be- doctrine. Again, a long list of taxes. get asked about a lot, and that is, well, cause you have got to go from point A So, Madam Speaker, it seems to me what about what you Republicans say to point B. And if you don’t allow that that in a time that we have the worst about ObamaCare and what the Demo- nominal increase, that inflationary recession since the Great Depression, crats say about ObamaCare? And it rate in Medicare spending, if you don’t we’re now facing perhaps the largest seems—at least it appears to them— allow that, it’s a cut. It’s going to be a tax increase that’s occurred in our life- that one of us is lying about some of cut in services. times, both through ObamaCare and these things. And, of course, one of the And where are the services? About through the expiration of the Bush tax things that is important that we do half of it is going to be in Medicare Ad- rates, which are much lower than the when we come to Congress, what we vantage, which is the private type of Clinton tax rates. understand and learn, is that we should Medicare which people really love. It’s Of course, you have heard some about never presume ill motives of the other very popular in a lot of States. And the that as well in recent days. In fact, the side. And that’s exactly what I will do other is going to come from providers.

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Nothing in this society is free. taken out of defense and it’s also taken yet. But let’s look at Massachusetts. And I will tell you that any time some- out of Medicare, the money is taken Remember, Massachusetts and also body tells you something is free in out on the provider side but not the Tennessee have comprehensive State ObamaCare or any other kind of health beneficiary side. programs, and since the comprehensive care insurance, they’re just not being straight with you. Let’s just be honest. b 2120 plan started in Massachusetts a few years ago, the waiting lines for doctors Somebody is going to pay for it at one That is, we’re not taking away from have grown now to an average of 6 point or another. patients, we’re only taking away from weeks. Over 50 percent of primary care Let’s talk about the social con- the people who are providing the care. doctors are not accepting new patients. science part of ObamaCare, which has a Well, that’s all well and good. Well, not The reimbursements are going down, lot of us who are in the pro-life com- so fast. You have to understand that as and so are the number of doctors. The munity very concerned. Remember, the you reduce reimbursement of services, waiting lines are getting longer. President said that he would preserve the ability for providers to provide The same happens in other countries conscience rights; that is, providers those services goes down. And it has that have single-payer systems such as would not be forced to provide abor- been going down progressively. Cer- Canada and Great Britain. And as a re- tions or abortifacients, that is, pills tainly, a relatively small percentage of sult, how do these people get care? that will create abortions, or anything physicians today accept Medicaid for They go to the emergency room. And that is against our conscience. And, in payment and reimbursement. So even where is the most expensive care? In fact, the first version of ObamaCare if you have a Medicaid card, which, by the emergency room. that passed the House passed only be- the way, half of the so-called increase So you see, Madam Speaker, when cause the pro-life Members of the in coverage under ObamaCare will be you have a highly structured, bureau- Democrats said those protections have on Medicaid. Well, that will be very cratic, top-to-bottom system that to be in there, the so-called Hyde good. You’ll have a Medicaid card. But micromanages behavior of individuals amendment that says that no taxpayer when you shop around and you go to and providers, all you’re going to get dollars will be spent on abortions or various doctors’ offices and you say, I’d are higher costs. And ultimately, the abortion-like activities. However, when like to see the doctor today, there will only way you’re going to control costs it came back from the Senate, another be a lot of the assistants at the desk is through long lines and rationing. trick was pulled and that was pulled that will say, I’m sorry, we don’t ac- Now, in ObamaCare, Democrats did out of the legislation. But the Presi- cept Medicaid. something very clever. They didn’t dent said, well, look, I’ll write an Exec- Now, you might be critical of the want to depend on Congress to make utive order, which really has very little doctor on that, but you have to under- those tough decisions to cut reimburse- meaning, certainly in the long term. stand, doctors have to make payrolls, ments. So they created something Any President can rescind that. There and they have to pay rent like every- called IPAB, the Independent Payment are many different ways to end-run an body else. And if it comes to a point Advisory Board, which will be 15 Executive order if it’s not something where they can’t do that, then they ei- unelected bureaucrats, not necessarily that’s in statute. So, as a result, there ther have to stop seeing Medicaid pa- health care providers, appointed by the are plenty of holes in ObamaCare like tients, or they have to go out of busi- President. Again, they are unelected, Swiss cheese that allow taxpayer fund- ness. Either way, you’re not getting in and they will not be answering your ing of abortions. to see him because the reimbursement phone when you call to complain. They Now for the first time in many years, is not there. will literally have more power than a majority of Americans are pro-life. Well, the same phenomenon is now Congress itself in order to cut the bene- But I can tell you an overwhelming happening across America in Medicare. fits that you’ll receive. They’ll do it by majority today and always has been If you’re on Medicare, if you’re 65 and way of reducing the types of services, against the taxpayer funding of abor- over and are disabled and you’re on the quality of services, and the pay- tions. But what we’re dealing with Medicare, there’s been such a flat- ment for those services. It will happen today is not the taxpayer funding of tening and ratcheting down in many in a lot of different ways, and it will abortions, that’s already in law, and cases of reimbursement that just be- begin to show up in delays, in more pa- that’s part of the reason to repeal it, cause you have a Medicare card does perwork, misdiagnoses, and ultimately but the fact that the President is now not mean you’re going to be seeing doc- some very unfortunate outcomes that I forcing religious institutions such as tors when you want to see them. can see coming down the road. the Catholic Church to provide certain And, in fact, that is precisely what I Now, Congress will have the responsi- services that are against their con- was talking about in the beginning of bility of meeting certain targets of science, such as abortifacients, abor- the discussion—that if we just simply spending. But if they fail to meet those tions, and sterilizations. And so their take the same entitlement programs targets—and Congresses never reach choice is either to get out of health that are making the cost problems those targets, that is, to cut spending care entirely or to go along with the worse, and through the price-fixing by so much in Medicare—then it falls government and run into heavy fines. mechanism actually perversely back to, it defaults back to IPAB, and So, where are we today with incentivizing fraud, waste and abuse, if IPABs will be the ones making those ObamaCare? Is it going to be repealed? we’re doing that now and then, we ex- decisions. So call it what you will, Tomorrow ObamaCare will be repealed pand yet another entitlement system, there will be members of government, in the House of Representatives. That we’re only going to aggravate the same people who are on a governmental pay- you can bet on. However, we all under- problem. So what’s going to be the net roll, who will be making decisions stand that there is a problem with the result? We’re going to have more peo- about what services you will have. Senate, which is controlled by the very ple, more patients, searching out care Now, a lot has been said today about people who voted it in to begin with, from fewer and fewer providers. all the free services that you’re going and a President who, though he sup- And what will that lead to? It will to receive, free Pap smears, free breast ports it and would not sign a repeal, lead to long lines, and it will lead to exams, free preventive health services. says very little in defense of rationing as a natural thing, not a Madam Speaker, I have never seen any- ObamaCare. But why? Because there’s

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Some 17 million roots and start over again with step- the world to provide a universal health children in that category. And that’s by-step reform in health care with pa- care coverage program. Unacceptable. not to account for the many adults who tient choices, as it should be. Progress is struck. A decision is ren- would be denied because of preexisting conditions. Asthma in children, diabe- f dered by the highest court in the land, a conservative-leaning Court. Before tes in our senior community, being a b 2130 the ink is dry on that decision, a move woman, utilized as a preexisting condi- to repeal. The Court spoke. It has spo- tion, an opportunity to deny coverage REPEALING AFFORDABLE CARE and the basic core need that we should ACT ken to America and said the litmus test for constitutionality was debated consider to be truly American. Another The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under and a decision rendered that said, yes, benefit lost to the greedy notion of re- the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- in fact, it meets the constitutionality pealing success that was achieved in uary 5, 2011, the gentleman from New test. this House and the United States Sen- York (Mr. TONKO) is recognized for 30 And so this evening, on the eve of the ate and signed into law by this Presi- minutes as the designee of the minor- attempts to repeal the Affordable Care dent. ity leader. Act as it stands, is a very telling mo- What about the efforts to deny life- Mr. TONKO. Madam Speaker, for a ment. It is one that suggests to us that time benefits as a threshold? Cutting great number of hours today in this there is this outright attempt to undo people off of an insurance coverage at Chamber, there has been a great debate programs that serve our middle class perhaps a very demanding time in their on whether or not to repeal the Afford- so very well. And without a thriving lives. Games played with people and able Care Act when we know fully that middle class, our Nation is not pros- their lives and their recovery; hope the chances are slim to move forward perous. Without that thriving middle pulled from working families across and the measure would not be signed class, there’s not purchasing power this Nation because of an insensitivity into law. Is it political posturing? I be- strong enough to provide the recovery of this Congress. A deplorable situa- lieve it is, of a grand style. of our economy. Without a strength- tion. Assistance to our small business There’s a pattern being established ening of our middle class, there is not community. Now, if we profess our here. There’s been an attack—outright a confidence in the economy, a con- small business community to be the attack—on Social Security, attempts fidence that is needed so as to grow economic engine that is part and parcel to privatize the system. It’s been under more customers for our business base. of our economic comeback, our eco- attack for the last 76 years. It’s been And so the Affordable Care Act is of- nomic springboard, then would we not the underpinning that provides sta- fering promise and hope to millions, want to provide assistance in that bility for working families across this tens of millions, of Americans across basic core need area? Would we not great Nation. It has been a security this land. Whether you’re insured, want to allow tax credits to come the piece that has enabled many to have at underinsured, uninsured, all categories way of our small business community? least assurances that there would be will see strengthening because of this Many, a majority of those businesses some support in family budgets as they measure. will remind all of us as Representatives move month to month. We know that Think of it. I represent a large pro- that they want to provide for their em- that measure, Social Security, has portion of senior citizens who are con- ployees. been dealing with its enemies for a cerned about their pharmaceutical long time—since before it was made a costs. Many dealing with that dough- b 2140 law. nut hole have reached that threshold They want a productive workforce. Likewise, Medicare, which came to that requires them to dig into their That means a strong and well work- us in the mid-sixties, enabled our sen- pockets. We close that doughnut hole. force. And so they see it as a strong in- ior community to have its health care We make more affordable the prescrip- vestment; one, however, that they needs met, provided predictability and tions that are required for people to could not afford in recent years be- stability for retired households, en- stay well and, in some cases, to have cause of the escalating costs, 18 per- abled people to enjoy a quality of life, the medications that keep them alive. cent larger bill than industry and per- a better quality of health care. We We deny that opportunity to our Na- haps weaker coverage. know that before Medicare, many of tion’s seniors. They wanted that turned around. those who had retired expected to see We deny the respect that we offer. We They wanted a smart approach, a busi- their economic security dip south be- deny the dignity in the equation that nesslike approach, a sensitive response. cause of the expected cost of providing speaks to affordable outcomes for the They got it with the Affordable Care health care when they, perhaps, could pharmaceuticals that our senior com- Act. not get that coverage in an insurance munity requires. That doughnut hole Progress denied, the small business context. would have been closed by 2020. engine weakened by this sort of neglect So Medicare, as we know it today, Further, at the other end of the age that could be advanced in this cited would be undone by the Republican spectrum, many young adults, finding pattern of undoing Social Security, majority in this House. They would it difficult in this recession—and now privatizing Social Security, changing prefer to privatize Social Security, the recovery period—to gain a job as Medicare as we know it forever, now allow us to reach to the financial sec- they perhaps leave high school or col- repealing the Affordable Care Act. We tor to, perhaps, see a repeat of what lege, are given the opportunity with see the pattern. We see the gross ne- happened to so many individuals and the Affordable Care Act to remain on glect, the disrespect for America’s mid- families out there with this past reces- their family’s policy until the age of 26. dle class, her working families. sion, where they saw their lifetime sav- Therein lies a strong benefit for some So we go forward and we understand ings wiped away, trillions lost in the 6.6 million young adults, denied with that, with the opportunities of an ex- American economy, pain and suffering the repeal measure, denying access and change, small employers, our small endured by families across this land. affordability to health care situations. business community understands that They’d rather see a voucher system for How many cases of young adults im- if they’re unable to enter into an ex- Medicare, handing it over to the insur- pacted by catastrophic illness or acci- change where all the private sector

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If 1 of 10 in that em- As I look at this effort for a come- United States, sending hundreds of bil- ployee firm of 20 were to be impacted back, the containment of health care lions of dollars annually to those for- with catastrophic illness, it’s dev- costs is just one of those areas that we eign treasuries that are then used to astating, an actuarial impact that hits need to help control. Create that better train troops to fight against our own that small business owner hard in the environment in which to grow jobs, daughters and sons on the battlefield. pocketbook because of the premium in- cultivate a prosperity. It’s important. b 2150 crease for that 1 person of the 10 you It’s important for us to understand Unacceptable. There is a better way, employ. that it is part of an economic recovery If those same 10 employees were al- equation. and this Congress knows it. We invest in jobs. We invest in health lowed to enter the exchange, a better But there’s also the wisdom of in- care. We invest in education. We invest outcome, a different outcome, a strong- vesting in education, in higher edu- in research. We do it in a way that er outcome for the economic recovery cation, again, under attack by a sys- promises our best attempt as a Nation of this Nation because the gross major- tem that does not always profess the to generations yet unborn. Someone strength of research and education and ity of jobs being produced in this come- was there for us, and we need to be back are being done by our small busi- patents and discovery. there for future generations of Ameri- We understand that we are in the ness community. cans to provide the sort of cutting-edge And so, you know, the formula is midst of a global race on innovation, opportunity that will spell America at quite obvious. We want a comeback. clean energy and ideas and high tech. her best. I look at that opportunity for We want that strongest response here To be outstanding competitors, to ar- not only battery manufacturing but from Washington for that kick that we rive at that race ready to conquer, we nanotechnology and semiconductor endured from a recession that drained will need to be strong and fit in order signs, chip manufacturing. us of 8.2 million jobs. to be the winning agent on that global The newly designed 20th Congres- The best way to do it, first of three scene. sional District in New York that com- principles, small business. Provide for We saw that order of passion. We saw prises a good portion of the now exist- the strengthening of small business, that order of investment in the global ing 21st District that I represent is which the Affordable Care Act does, be- race on space just decades ago. This probably one of the most technology cause that small business community Nation, impacted by a Sputnik mo- invested-in congressional districts in has forever been the pulse of American ment, dusted off its backside and said, the country. It is happening because enterprise. Never again. Never again. there is this belief in the worker, a be- Secondly, invest in that entre- And what was the result? lief in the entrepreneur, a belief in the preneur, the dreamer, the mover, the Together, a Nation grew in its com- small business community, a belief in shaker. It always stretched us, since mitment to winning the global race on the industrial context of the district, our days of pioneer spirit with the In- space. We are going to be that agent, and knowing full well that America’s dustrial Revolution and the westward that Nation, that proud people that needs—be they for the environment or movement, very familiar to the dis- would stake the American flag on the energy’s sake or business creation, job trict I represent, which is the donor Moon. And we won that race because of creation, business opportunity—are in- area to the Erie Canal in upstate New a commitment, because of investment spiring this remarkable progress. York in the capital region, Mohawk in the soundness of the people of this It requires our moving forward with Valley. That pioneer spirit exists in great country and her business commu- a plan. It requires our moving forward our fabric today. It’s our DNA. Invest nity. We embraced research. We em- academically with the soundness of in the entrepreneur. To be the ideas braced science. We believed in our policy and with the corresponding re- economy kingpin, we rely on these wiz- strength as a people, and the con- source advocacy that will yield lucra- ards to build us, sustain us, stretch us, fidence exuded was the elixir that tive dividends. I see it all the time. I empower us. brought us to the victory. see it in energy-efficiency programs And then finally, invest in a thriving Where is that like passion today? that produce jobs, that enable us to middle class, which the Affordable Care Where is that leadership? capture waste heat. That is part of the Act does. It enables us, as a middle A rather youthful President that led energy process, enabling us to be much class community, to be bolstered by us in the sixties and challenged us, in more efficient. Efforts that enable us the confidence, the security, the sta- almost replication today, finds us, in- to create more and more patents in a bility that has come with this success terestingly, to be challenged by a rath- world that has grown much more com- story in guaranteeing access and af- er youthful President asking us to petitive, much more sophisticated we fordability to quality health care that enter into the global sweepstakes, com- can ill afford to weaken in our at- will underscore the value of wellness mitting with passion to the cause. tempts to be the kingmakers of the and not just deal with illness, that will And so we need that investment in international economy. put together efforts to cost contain, education, in higher education and re- The old American spirit, the history that will bring people into a structured search. Just today, in Schenectady, of this Nation replete with those rags program so that we can monitor their New York, in the 21st Congressional to riches scenarios, that became the activities and connect them to a sys- District of New York that I’m proud to reason and the inspiration for the com- tem. represent, we announced formally the pilation of journeys made by our ances- You know, you’ll hear from some on creation of the advanced battery manu- tors to these shores, because the oppor- the floor, we don’t want to pay for this. facturing center at that facility of GE. tunity called the ‘‘American Dream’’ It’s going to cost us too much. CEO Jeff Immelt traveled for the became the prize for which they We’re paying today for the neglect, celebration, came to town to announce searched. I see it in my own roots. The for the consequences of a not-so-perfect this wonderful, wonderful addition. proudest label I carry in life is as the system. Status quo will not cut it, and That is America at work with her ge- grandson of immigrants. Their journey so we need to go forward with progres- nius activity. That’s America deter- gave me great opportunity, and it gave sive policies, with the soundness of re- mined to win the global race on ideas. my family great opportunity. Those form, with the boldness of transition, Advanced battery manufacturing, the journeys chased after the American with the confidence we can instill, with battery, the linchpin to so much poten- Dream.

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Res. 34, tunity, and that we will not deny that by a Nation that believed in her people. the House-passed budget resolution for fiscal opportunity, that we will strengthen So, tonight, on this eve of an attempt year 2012, deemed to be in force by H. Res. the boldness of those dreams and en- to repeal the Affordable Care Act, let able us to respond to the needs of the us understand that our budget here in 287, and sections 401 and 503 of H. Con. moments and the future and to write Washington, our actions with legisla- Res. 112, the House-passed budget resolution our legacy as a generation of Ameri- tion, our responsiveness to the needs of for fiscal year 2013, deemed to be in force by cans. the American people are an establish- H. Res. 614 and H. Res. 643, I hereby submit Let us not fail in that attempt. Let ment of our priorities—a prescription for printing in the Congressional Record revi- us continue to reach deep into that of what we see our future to be—a sions to the budget allocations and aggregates American spirit. At a time when we reaching into the heart to say that we set forth pursuant to the budget for fiscal were challenged and our economy was are a truly caring lot. That’s what sep- years 2012 and 2013. The revision is des- brought to its knees by failed policies arates us from other nations. It is the ignated for H.R. 6079. A corresponding table that did not manage well, that did not uniqueness of America and her great- is attached. provide for the stewardship of our re- ness. The Affordable Care Act is a sources, and when we tripped and fell, measurement of not only sound policy; The applicable concurrent resolutions on the let it be known that, in the recovery, it is a statement of a compassionate budget allow adjustments pursuant to sections we were stronger than ever before. Be- society that understands it’s not about 302 and 311 of the Congressional Budget Act cause of that belief that our best days oneself, that it’s about neighbors, that of 1974, as amended (Budget Act). For the lay ahead of us, the belief that those it’s about community, that it’s about purposes of the Budget Act, these revised ag- best days were in the future, we moved The Great Society. gregates and allocations are to be considered forward, and we dug deep into that It has been the history through the as aggregates and allocations included in the American spirit to respond with the re- decades, through the vintages of time, budget resolutions, pursuant to sections 101 spect for America’s middle class. Our that has enabled us to reach to the of H. Con. Res. 34 and section 101 of H. Con. middle class—all of us in that middle greatness of our government, to reach Res. 112. class—have always understood if you to the soundness of ideas and innova- play hard, if you abide by the rules, if tion, to respond to the challenges that H. Con. Res. 34 and H. Con. Res. 112 both you roll up your sleeves and do your have enabled us to build upon those included the budget impact of repealing the best, you could rightfully anticipate who preceded us, always anticipating Affordable Care Act in their original budget ag- the taste of success. that the next generation would be gregates and allocations. For enforcement That is America in her most shining made stronger. purposes, however, sections 404 and 503 of moments, and that is an economy that We owe it to our children and grand- H. Con. Res. 34 and H. Con. Res. 112, re- we can produce. It begins with the children and generations yet unborn. spectively, set their revenue aggregates at soundness of a strong and productive Let them look at this moment in his- Congressional Budget Office baseline levels workforce that went through training tory, American history, knowing that and provide for downward adjustments for cer- and retraining, that got to taste the America was challenged, that she potential for success by that self dis- stepped up to the plate and said ‘‘yes’’ tain enumerated policies, among which is the covery that comes with education, and to her people and truly made a dif- repeal of the Affordable Care Act. The at- to then understand our gifts so that we ference, and allowed people to under- tached table shows a revenue adjustment to could share them in the most profound stand full well that the best days of H. Con. Res. 34 and H. Con. Res. 112 for way, and then to provide for the this great Nation lie ahead of us. H.R. 6079 only; the spending impact is not wellness of that workforce so it could With that, Madam Speaker, I yield shown since it is already assumed in the origi- be most productive, so that the condi- back the balance of my time. nal budget resolution aggregates. BUDGET AGGREGATES [On-budget amounts, in millions of dollars]

Fiscal Year 2012 2013 2013–2022

Current Aggregates: Budget Authority ...... 2,858,503 2,799,329 (1) Outlays ...... 2,947,662 2,891,863 (1) Revenues ...... 1,877,839 2,258,522 32,416,513 Repeal of Obamacare Act (H.R. 6079): Budget Authority ...... 0 0 (1) Outlays ...... 0 0 (1) Revenues ...... ¥15,000 ¥26,000 ¥734,000 Revised Aggregates: Budget Authority ...... 2,858,503 2,799,329 (1) Outlays ...... 2,947,662 2,891,863 (1) Revenues ...... 1,862,839 2,232,522 31,682,513 1 Not applicable because annual appropriations acts for fiscal years 2013 through 2022 will not be considered until future sessions of Congress. h SENATE BILL REFERRED S. 1379. An act to amend title 11, District of claims relating to services furnished within Columbia Official Code, to revise certain ad- the scope of employment with the Service; to A bill of the Senate of the following ministrative authorities of the District of the Committee on Oversight and Govern- title was taken from the Speaker’s Columbia courts, and to authorize the Dis- ment Reform. table and, under the rule, referred as trict of Columbia Public Defender Service to follows: provide professional liability insurance for officers and employees of the Service for

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A letter from the Director, Regu- order, the House adjourned until to- 84.133E-1 and 84.133E-3] received June 26, 2012, latory Management Division, Environmental morrow, Wednesday, July 11, 2012, at 10 pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- a.m. for morning-hour debate. mittee on Education and the Workforce. cy’s final rule — TSCA Inventory Update Re- 6801. A letter from the Assistant General porting Modifications; Chemical Data Re- f Counsel for Regulatory Services, Depart- porting; 2012 Submission Period Extension EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ment of Education, transmitting the Depart- [EPA-HQ-OPPT-2009-0187; FRL-9353-1] (RIN: ETC. ment’s final rule — Final Priorities; Na- 2070-AJ43) received June 13, 2012, pursuant to tional Institute on Disability and Rehabili- 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive tation Research (NIDRR)—Disability and Re- Energy and Commerce. communications were taken from the habilitation Research Projects and Centers 6809. A letter from the Deputy Chief, CGB, Speaker’s table and referred as follows: Program—Disability Rehabilitation Re- Federal Communications Commission, trans- 6792. A letter from the Director, Program search Project (DRRP)—Burn Model Systems mitting the Commission’s final rule — Em- Development and Regulatory Analysis, Centers [CFDA Number: 84.133A-3] received powering Consumers to Prevent and Detect Rural Development Utilities Programs, De- June 26, 2012, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Billing for Unauthorized Charges (‘‘Cram- partment of Agriculture, transmitting the 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education ming’’); Consumer Information and Disclo- Department’s final rule — Substantially Un- and the Workforce. sure; Truth-in-Billing and Billing Format derserved Trust Areas (SUTA) (RIN: 0572- 6802. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- [CG Docket No.: 11-116] [CG Docket No.: 09- AC23) received June 21, 2012, pursuant to 5 fice of Regulatory Affairs and Collaborative 158] [CC Docket No.: 98-170] received May 29, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ag- Action, AS-IA, Department of the Interior, 2012, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the riculture. transmitting the Department’s final rule — Committee on Energy and Commerce. 6793. A letter from the Acting Director, Heating, Cooling, and Lighting Standards for 6810. A letter from the Chief of Staff, Media Legislative Affairs Division, Department of Bureau-Funded Dormitory Facilities [Dock- Bureau, Federal Communications Commis- Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s et ID: BIA-2012-0001] (RIN: 1076-AF10) re- sion, transmitting the Commission’s final final rule — Appeal Procedures [Docket No. ceived June 12, 2012, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. rule — Amendment of Section 73.202(b), NRCS-2011-0017] (RIN: 0578-AA59) received 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations June 13, 2012, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. and the Workforce. (Llano, Texas) [MB Docket No.: 11-168, RM- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- 6803. A letter from the Director, Regu- 11642] received June 4, 2012, pursuant to 5 culture. latory Management Division, Environmental U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- 6794. A letter from the Director, Regu- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- ergy and Commerce. latory Review Group, Department of Agri- cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation 6811. A letter from the Deputy General culture, transmitting the Department’s final of Implementation Plans; Revisions to the Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Com- rule — Section and Functions of Farm Serv- Georgia State Implementation Plan [EPA- mission, transmitting the Commission’s ice Agency State and County Committees R04-OAR-2010-0969; FRL-9686-9] received June final rule — Transmission Planning and (RIN: 0560-AG90) received June 13, 2012, pur- 13, 2012, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to Coast Allocation by Transmission Owning suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- the Committee on Energy and Commerce. and Operating Public Utilities [Docket No.: mittee on Agriculture. 6804. A letter from the Director, Regu- RM10-23-001; Order No. 1000-A] received May 6795. A letter from the Director, Regu- latory Management Division, Environmental 29, 2012, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to latory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation 6812. A letter from the Program Analyst, cy’s final rule — Methyl bromide; Pesticide of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Massa- Department of Transportation, transmitting Tolerances [EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0245; FRL- chusetts; Determination of Attainment of the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness 9352-4] (RIN: 2070-ZA16) received June 13, the 1997 Ozone Standard for the Western Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes 2012, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Massachusetts Nonattainment Area [EPA- [Docket No.: FAA-2011-1416; Directorate Committee on Agriculture. R01-OAR-2011-0960; A-1-FRL-9688-4] received Identifier 2011-NM-156-AD; Amendment 39- 6796. A letter from the Regulatory Spe- June 13, 2012, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 17056; AD 2012-10-07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received cialist, Department of the Treasury, trans- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and June 8, 2012, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); mitting the Department’s final rule — Alter- Commerce. to the Committee on Transportation and In- natives to the Use of External Credit Ratings 6805. A letter from the Director, Regu- frastructure. in the Regulations of the OCC [Docket ID: latory Management Division, Environmental 6813. A letter from the Program Analyst, OCC-2012-0005] (RIN: 1557-AD36) received June Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Department of Transportation, transmitting 25, 2012, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to cy’s final rule — Approval, Disapproval and the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness the Committee on Financial Services. Promulgation of Air Quality Implementa- Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Air- 6797. A letter from the Regulatory Spe- tion Plans; Texas; Determination of Failure planes [Docket No.: FAA-2012-0184; Direc- cialist, Department of the Treasury, trans- to Attain the 1-Hour Ozone Standard [EPA- torate Identifier 2011-NM-118-AD; Amend- mitting the Department’s final rule — Lend- R06-OAR-2011-0775; FRL-9688-3] received June ment 39-17055; AD 2012-10-06] (RIN: 2120-AA64) ing Limits [Docket ID: OCC-2012-0007] (RIN: 13, 2012, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to received June 8, 2012, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 1557-AD59) received June 25, 2012, pursuant to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Fi- 6806. A letter from the Director, Regu- tation and Infrastructure. nancial Services. latory Management Division, Environmental 6814. A letter from the Program Analyst, 6798. A letter from the General Counsel, Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Department of Transportation, transmitting National Credit Union Administration, cy’s final rule — Approval, Disapproval and the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness transmitting the Administration’s final rule Promulgation of Air Quality Implementa- Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes — Guidelines for the Supervisory Review tion Plan; Utah; Maintenance Plan for the 1- [Docket No.: FAA-2012-0042; Directorate Committee received June 25, 2012, pursuant Hour Ozone Standard for Salt Lake and Identifier 2011-NM-154-AD; Amendment 39- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Davis Counties [EPA-R08-OAR-2011-0719; 17057; AD 2012-10-08] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received Financial Services. FRL-9683-1] received June 13, 2012, pursuant June 8, 2012, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 6799. A letter from the Secretary, Securi- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on to the Committee on Transportation and In- ties and Exchange Commission, transmitting Energy and Commerce. frastructure. the Commission’s final rule — Listing Stand- 6807. A letter from the Director, Regu- 6815. A letter from the Program Analyst, ards for Compensation Committees [Release latory Management Division, Environmental Department of Transportation, transmitting Nos.: 33-9330; 34-67220; File No. S7-13-11] (RIN: Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness 3235-AK95) received June 22, 2012, pursuant to cy’s final rule — Determination of Failure to Directives; International Aero Engines AG 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Fi- Attain the One-Hour Ozone Standard by 2007, Turbofan Engines [Docket No.: FAA-2009- nancial Services. Determination of Current Attainment of the 1100; Directorate Identifier 2009-NE-37-AD; 6800. A letter from the Assistant General One-Hour Ozone Standard, Determinations of Amendment 39-17044; AD 2012-09-09] (RIN: Counsel for Regulatory Services, Depart- Attainment of the 1997 Eight-Hour Ozone 2120-AA64) received June 8, 2012, pursuant to ment of Education, transmitting the Depart- Standards for the New York-Northern New 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ment’s final rule — Final Priorities; Na- Jersey-Long Island Nonattainment Area in Transportation and Infrastructure.

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Identifier 2012-CE-002-AD; Amendment 39- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Referred to the House Calendar. 17058; AD 2012-10-09] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received ture. 6825. A letter from the Program Analyst, Mr. SIMPSON: Committee on Appropria- June 8, 2012, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); tions. H.R. 6091. A bill making appropria- to the Committee on Transportation and In- Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness tions for the Department of the Interior, en- frastructure. vironment, and related agencies for the fis- 6817. A letter from the Program Analyst, Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2012-0036; Directorate cal year ending September 30, 2013, and for Department of Transportation, transmitting other purposes (Rept. 112–589). Referred to the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness Identifier 2011-NM-142-AD; Amendment 39- 17028; AD 2012-08-11] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received the Committee of the Whole House on the Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes state of the Union. [Docket No.: FAA-2012-0105; Directorate June 8, 2012, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and In- Mr. BISHOP of Utah: Committee on Rules. Identifier 2011-NM-123-AD; Amendment 39- frastructure. H. Res. 726. A resolution providing for con- 17049; AD 2012-09-14] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 6826. A letter from the Program Analyst, sideration of the bill (H.R. 4402) to require June 8, 2012, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Department of Transportation, transmitting the Secretary of the Interior and the Sec- to the Committee on Transportation and In- the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness retary of Agriculture to more efficiently de- frastructure. Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Air- velop domestic sources of the minerals and 6818. A letter from the Program Analyst, planes [Docket No.: FAA-2011-1413; Direc- mineral materials of strategic and critical Department of Transportation, transmitting torate Identifier 2011-NM-062-AD; Amend- importance to United States economic and the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness ment 39-17036; AD 2012-09-01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) national security and manufacturing com- Directives; Airbus Airplanes [Docket No.: received June 8, 2012, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. petitiveness (Rept. 112–590). Referred to the FAA-2011-1321; Directorate Identifier 2011- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- House Calendar. NM-045-AD; Amendment 39-17047; AD 2012-09- tation and Infrastructure. Mr. UPTON: Committee on Energy and 12] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received June 8, 2012, 6827. A letter from the Program Analyst, Commerce. H.R. 5859. A bill to repeal an ob- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Department of Transportation, transmitting solete provision in title 49, United States mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness Code, requiring motor vehicle insurance cost ture. Directives; SOCATA Airplanes [Docket No.: reporting, with an amendment (Rept. 112– 6819. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA-2012-0250; Directorate Identifier 2011- 591). Referred to the Committee of the Whole Department of Transportation, transmitting CE-043-AD; Amendment 39-17063; AD 2012-10- House on the state of the Union. the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness 14] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received June 8, 2012, Directives; Airbus Airplanes [Docket No.: pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- f FAA-2011-1327; Directorate Identifier 2011- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS NM-091-AD; Amendment 39-17048; AD 2012-09- ture. 13] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received June 8, 2012, 6828. A letter from the Program Analyst, Under clause 2 of rule XII, public pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Department of Transportation, transmitting bills and resolutions of the following mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness titles were introduced and severally re- ture. Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Air- ferred, as follows: 6820. A letter from the Program Analyst, planes [Docket No.: FAA-2011-1410; Direc- torate Identifier 2011-NM-033-AD; Amend- By Mr. DUNCAN of South Carolina: Department of Transportation, transmitting H.R. 6090. A bill to amend the South Caro- the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness ment 39-17038; AD 2012-09-03] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received June 8, 2012, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. lina National Heritage Corridor Act of 1996 Directives; Hawker Beechcraft Corporation to designate the management entity for the Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2012-0218; Direc- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- tation and Infrastructure. South Carolina National Heritage Corridor, torate Identifier 2012-CE-003-AD; Amendment 6829. A letter from the Program Analyst, and for other purposes; to the Committee on 39-17051; AD 2012-10-02] (RIN: 2120-AA64) re- Department of Transportation, transmitting Natural Resources. ceived June 8, 2012, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness By Ms. DEGETTE: 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Directives; Pratt & Whitney Canada Turbo- H.R. 6092. A bill to implement updated pay tation and Infrastructure. prop Engines [Docket No.: FAA-2012-0417; Di- and personnel policies in order to improve 6821. A letter from the Program Analyst, rectorate Identifier 2012-NE-11-AD; Amend- the recruitment and retention of qualified Department of Transportation, transmitting ment 39-17045; AD 2012-09-10] (RIN: 2120-AA64) Federal wildland firefighters and to reduce the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness received June 8, 2012, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. the Federal Government’s reliance on the Directives; The Boeing Company Model 767- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- more costly services of non-Federal wildfire 200, -300, -300F, and -400ER Series Airplanes tation and Infrastructure. resources; to the Committee on Oversight [Docket No.: FAA-2011-0044; Directorate 6830. A letter from the Program Analyst, and Government Reform. Identifier 2010-NM-059-AD; Amendment 39- Department of Transportation, transmitting By Mr. SMITH of Nebraska: 17039; AD 2012-09-04] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness H.R. 6093. A bill to establish a moratorium June 8, 2012, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Directives; Burkhart GROB Luft- and on aerial surveillance conducted by the Ad- to the Committee on Transportation and In- Raumfahrt GmbH Powered Sailplanes [Dock- ministrator of the Environmental Protection frastructure. et No.: FAA-2012-0324; Directorate Identifier Agency under the Federal Water Pollution 6822. A letter from the Program Analyst, 2012-CE-008-AD; Amendment 39-17060; AD Control Act; to the Committee on Transpor- Department of Transportation, transmitting 2012-10-11] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received June 8, tation and Infrastructure. the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness 2012, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the By Mrs. CAPPS (for herself, Mr. ENGEL, Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes Committee on Transportation and Infra- and Ms. SCHAKOWSKY): [Docket No.: FAA-2011-1095; Directorate structure. H.R. 6094. A bill to amend title 49, United Identifier 2010-NM-241-AD; Amendment 39- 6831. A letter from the Program Analyst, States Code, to prohibit rental of motor ve- 17032; AD 2012-08-15] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received Department of Transportation, transmitting hicles under a safety recall because of a de- June 8, 2012, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness fect related to motor vehicle safety or non- to the Committee on Transportation and In- Directives; Sicma Aero Seat Passenger Seat compliance with an applicable motor vehicle frastructure. Assemblies, Installed on, but not Limited to, safety standard until the defect or non- 6823. A letter from the Program Analyst, ATR–GIE Avions de Transport Regional Air- compliance is remedied, and for other pur- Department of Transportation, transmitting planes [Docket No.: FAA-2012-0334; Direc- poses; to the Committee on Energy and Com- the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness torate Identifier 2012-NM-001-AD; Amend- merce. ment 39-17024; AD 2012-08-07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) Directives; Airbus Airplanes [Docket No.: By Mr. DEUTCH: received June 8, 2012, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. FAA-2011-1323; Directorate Identifier 2010- H.R. 6095. A bill to authorize the Secre- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- NM-212-AD; Amendment 39-17018; AD 2012-08- taries of the military departments to provide tation and Infrastructure. 02] (RIN: 2120-08-02) received June 8, 2012, pur- an exception to the standards for awarding suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- f the Purple Heart for veterans of World War mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON II whose service records are incomplete be- ture. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS cause of damage to the permanent record; to 6824. A letter from the Program Analyst, the Committee on Armed Services. Department of Transportation, transmitting Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of By Mr. RUNYAN (for himself and Mr. the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness committees were delivered to the Clerk PALLONE):

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H.R. 6096. A bill to reauthorize various The principal constitutional authority for H.R. 1464: Mr. PASCRELL. Acts relating to Atlantic Ocean marine fish- this legislation is clause 7 of section 9 of ar- H.R. 1519: Mr. DONNELLY of Indiana. eries; to the Committee on Natural Re- ticle I of the Constitution of the United H.R. 1543: Ms. BONAMICI, Mr. BISHOP of New sources. States (the appropriation power), which York, and Mr. LATOURETTE. By Mr. SENSENBRENNER (for him- states: ‘‘No Money shall be drawn from the H.R. 1612: Mr. KISSELL. self, Mrs. BLACK, Mr. PETRI, Mr. Treasury, but in Consequence of Appropria- H.R. 1614: Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. UPTON, Mr. FORTENBERRY, Mr. tions made by Law . . . .’’ In addition, clause H.R. 1639: Ms. HAYWORTH. QUAYLE, Mrs. MILLER of Michigan, 1 of section 8 of article I of the Constitution H.R. 1653: Mrs. ELLMERS and Ms. Mr. TERRY, Mr. SULLIVAN, Mr. (the spending power) provides: ‘‘The Con- HAYWORTH. FITZPATRICK, Mr. SHIMKUS, Mr. gress shall have the Power . . . to pay the H.R. 1720: Mr. POLIS. NUNES, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. SCHILLING, Debts and provide for the common Defence H.R. 1739: Mr. RUSH. Mr. FRANKS of Arizona, Mr. DUFFY, and general Welfare of the United States H.R. 1746: Ms. WATERS. Mr. HUIZENGA of Michigan, Mr. PITTS, . . . .’’ Together, these specific constitu- H.R. 1774: Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. RIBBLE, Mr. GINGREY of Georgia, tional provisions establish the congressional H.R. 1860: Mrs. NOEM. Mr. BROUN of Georgia, Mr. power of the purse, granting Congress the H.R. 1865: Mr. WOMACK. MULVANEY, Mr. JORDAN, Mrs. authority to appropriate funds, to determine H.R. 1876: Mr. WALZ of Minnesota. SCHMIDT, Mr. BURGESS, Mrs. ADAMS, their purpose, amount, and period of avail- H.R. 1916: Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. CHABOT, Mr. POE of Texas, Mr. ability, and to set forth terms and conditions H.R. 1993: Mr. MILLER of Florida. GALLEGLY, Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of governing their use. H.R. 2193: Mr. JACKSON of Illinois, Ms. WIL- California, Mr. MARINO, Mr. GOH- By Ms. DEGETTE: SON of Florida, and Ms. RICHARDSON. MERT, Mr. CHAFFETZ, Mr. FORBES, Mr. H.R. 6092. H.R. 2194: Ms. FUDGE and Mr. BACA. GRIFFIN of Arkansas, Mr. KING of Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2239: Ms. HIRONO. Iowa, Mr. AMODEI, Mr. GOODLATTE, lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2280: Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. WOLF, Mr. CANSECO, Mr. Article IV, section 3, Clause 2 of the Con- H.R. 2328: Mr. CICILLINE. LANKFORD, Mr. PENCE, Mr. HARPER, stitution of the United States. H.R. 2335: Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Mr. AUSTRIA, Mr. GOWDY, Mr. ISSA, By Mr. SMITH of Nebraska: H.R. 2364: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. KINGSTON, Mr. WESTMORELAND, H.R. 6093. H.R. 2600: Mr. REYES, Mr. CASSIDY, Ms. Mr. ROONEY, Mr. PRICE of Georgia, Congress has the power to enact this legis- CASTOR of Florida, Mr. WELCH, and Mr. WIL- Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin, Mr. MAN- lation pursuant to the following: SON of South Carolina. ZULLO, Mr. KINZINGER of Illinois, Mr. Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 (Commerce H.R. 2672: Mr. CARSON of Indiana. ROKITA, Mr. NUGENT, Mr. LUETKE- Clause) H.R. 2918: Mr. HARRIS. MEYER, and Ms. FOXX): Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 (Necessary H.R. 2954: Mr. BLUMENAUER. H.R. 6097. A bill to exempt employers from and Proper Clause) H.R. 2992: Mr. CALVERT. any excise tax and certain suits and pen- By Mrs. CAPPS: H.R. 3015: Mr. BACHUS and Mr. KISSELL. alties in the case of a failure of a group H.R. 6094. H.R. 3053: Ms. WILSON of Florida and Mr. health plan to provide coverage to which an Congress has the power to enact this legis- WAXMAN. employer objects on the basis of religious be- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 3098: Mr. OLSON. lief or moral conviction; to the Committee Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the United H.R. 3102: Mr. BACA. on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to States Constitution. H.R. 3159: Ms. BUERKLE. the Committees on Ways and Means, and By Mr. DEUTCH: H.R. 3187: Ms. PINGREE of Maine and Mr. Education and the Workforce, for a period to H.R. 6095. MATHESON. be subsequently determined by the Speaker, Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 3232: Mr. POLIS. in each case for consideration of such provi- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 3337: Mr. KING of New York, Mr. sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the The constitutional authority of Congress PALAZZO, Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania, committee concerned. to enact this legislation is provided by Arti- and Ms. HAYWORTH. By Mr. LANCE (for himself, Mr. cle I, Section 8 of the United States Con- H.R. 3357: Mr. CAPUANO. QUIGLEY, Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois, Mr. stitution Clause 14, which grants Congress H.R. 3395: Mr. SHULER. COOPER, and Mr. SCHIFF): H. Res. 727. A resolution directing the the power to make Rules for the Government H.R. 3423: Mr. PALAZZO. Clerk of the House of Representatives to pro- and Regulation of the land and naval Forces. H.R. 3429: Mr. FARENTHOLD. vide members of the public with Internet ac- By Mr. RUNYAN: H.R. 3432: Mr. MCDERMOTT and Mr. SCHIFF. cess to certain Congressional Research Serv- H.R. 6096. H.R. 3485: Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. ice publications, and for other purposes; to Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 3496: Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois and Ms. the Committee on House Administration. lation pursuant to the following: LEE of California. The Commerce Clause, Article 1, Section 8, H.R. 3497: Mr. PAULSEN and Mr. CARSON of f Clause 3 of the Constitution Indiana. CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY By Mr. SENSENBRENNER: H.R. 3612: Mr. CANSECO and Mr. PAUL. STATEMENT H.R. 6097. H.R. 3618: Ms. EDWARDS and Mr. KILDEE. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 3661: Mr. GIBBS, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of lation pursuant to the following: and Mr. DUFFY. the Rules of the House of Representa- Article I, section 7 which provides that H.R. 3712: Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of Cali- tives, the following statements are sub- ‘‘All bills for raising Revenue shall originate fornia. mitted regarding the specific powers in the House of Representatives. H.R. 3713: Ms. HAYWORTH and Mr. DENT. granted to Congress in the Constitu- f H.R. 3760: Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. tion to enact the accompanying bill or H.R. 3803: Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of Cali- joint resolution. ADDITIONAL SPONSORS fornia. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors H.R. 3819: Mr. WALBERG. By Mr. DUNCAN of South Carolina: H.R. 3862: Mr. PITTS. H.R. 6090. were added to public bills and resolu- H.R. 4051: Mr. HOLT and Ms. ZOE LOFGREN Congress has the power to enact this legis- tions as follows: of California. lation pursuant to the following: This legislation speaks to concerns nor- H.R. 139: Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of Cali- H.R. 4052: Mr. HOLT, Mr. RUSH, and Mr. POE mally within the purview of the several fornia. of Texas. states. However, in the past, the federal gov- H.R. 360: Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois. H.R. 4070: Mr. PLATTS. ernment has taken powers beyond constitu- H.R. 459: Ms. BERKLEY and Mr. SCHIFF. H.R. 4115: Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER. tional reach as it relates to these programs. H.R. 615: Mr. WOMACK. H.R. 4124: Mr. BURGESS. This legislation is constitutional because it H.R. 750: Mr. BROOKS. H.R. 4196: Mr. MICHAUD. follows the desires of the sovereign state of H.R. 763: Mr. WOMACK. H.R. 4238: Mr. CARSON of Indiana. South Carolina as provided for by our Gov- H.R. 904: Mr. WOMACK. H.R. 4247: Mr. COHEN. ernor. As such, it follows the 10th Amend- H.R. 975: Mr. HONDA and Mr. BLUMENAUER. H.R. 4256: Mr. WOMACK. ment which rightly holds these rights to the H.R. 1111: Mr. LANKFORD. H.R. 4271: Mr. BLUMENAUER. several sovereign states. H.R. 1193: Ms. HAHN. H.R. 4287: Mr. GIBSON, Mr. STARK, Mr. By Mr. SIMPSON: H.R. 1297: Mr. WOMACK. BISHOP of Georgia, Mr. CLAY, Ms. DEGETTE, H.R. 6091. H.R. 1340: Mrs. ROBY. Mr. HINOJOSA, and Ms. HAYWORTH. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1370: Mr. SCOTT of South Carolina. H.R. 4313: Mr. WALZ of Minnesota. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1448: Mr. HONDA. H.R. 4322: Mr. WALBERG.

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H.R. 4362: Mr. QUIGLEY. Pennsylvania, Mr. GRIFFITH of Virginia, Mr. Texas, Mr. WESTMORELAND, Mrs. MYRICK, Mr. H.R. 4373: Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York and SHUSTER, Mr. GINGREY of Georgia, Mr. LAB- BENISHEK, Mr. BROUN of Georgia, Mr. Mr. HUIZENGA of Michigan. RADOR, Mr. QUAYLE, Mr. GRIFFIN of Arkan- FINCHER, Mr. BROOKS, Mr. CRAWFORD, Mr. H.R. 4481: Mr. FLORES. sas, Mr. MACK, Mr. PALAZZO, Mr. GOSAR, Mr. TIBERI, Mr. FLAKE, Mr. STUTZMAN, Mr. CREN- H.R. 4643: Mr. YODER. GOWDY, Mr. GOODLATTE, Mr. WILSON of South SHAW, Mr. MCHENRY, Mr. SCHOCK, Mr. SMITH H.R. 4953: Mr. NEAL. Carolina, Mrs. MILLER of Michigan, Mr. of New Jersey, Mr. YOUNG of Indiana, Mr. H.R. 4972: Ms. HIRONO. CHAFFETZ, Mr. BURTON of Indiana, Mr. ROSS PLATTS, Mr. LOBIONDO, Mr. WITTMAN, Mr. H.R. 5542: Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania, Mr. of Florida, Ms. BUERKLE, Mrs. BLACK, Mr. MILLER of Florida, Mr. SCOTT of South Caro- KEATING, Mr. HEINRICH, Mr. BISHOP of New DANIEL E. LUNGREN of California, Mr. BERG, lina, Mrs. HARTZLER, Mr. SCALISE, and Ms. York, and Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. LUETKEMEYER, Mr. HUIZENGA of Michi- FOXX. H.R. 5684: Mr. GARAMENDI. gan, Mr. MCKINLEY, Mr. BUCSHON, Mr. H.R. 6087: Ms. NORTON, Ms. BROWN of Flor- ALBERG OMACK RAVES H.R. 5707: Mr. SCHRADER. W , Mr. W , Mr. G of Geor- ida, and Mr. TOWNS. H.R. 5716: Mr. GALLEGLY. gia, Mr. POE of Texas, Mr. BOUSTANY, Mr. H.R. 6089: Mr. PEARCE. H.R. 5741: Mr. COLE and Mr. RIVERA. LANCE, Mr. CANSECO, Mr. OLSON, Mr. AUS- H.J. Res. 13: Mr. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. H.R. 5748: Mr. CLAY. TRIA, Mrs. ADAMS, Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Geor- H.R. 5796: Ms. BALDWIN and Mr. HINCHEY. gia, Mr. PAUL, Mr. COLE, Mr. SIMPSON, Mr. H.J. Res. 78: Ms. BASS of California and Mr. H.R. 5822: Mr. TURNER of New York, Mr. BISHOP of Utah, Mr. AMASH, Mr. PENCE, Mrs. HIMES. LANKFORD, and Mr. PITTS. SCHMIDT, Mr. HARPER, Mr. STIVERS, Mr. ROG- H.J. Res. 110: Mr. WALBERG. H.R. 5848: Mr. BLUMENAUER. ERS of Kentucky, Mr. POMPEO, Mr. MICA, Mr. H. Con. Res. 114: Mr. LAMBORN. H.R. 5864: Mr. PETERS. AKIN, Mr. DUNCAN of South Carolina, Mr. H. Con. Res. 129: Ms. BUERKLE. H.R. 5879: Mr. BOSWELL and Mr. WITTMAN. GRIMM, Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. JONES, Mr. ROONEY, H. Con. Res. 130: Ms. BONAMICI. H.R. 5893: Ms. HANABUSA. Mr. HASTINGS of Washington, Mr. SAM JOHN- H. Res. 134: Mrs. BLACKBURN. H.R. 5914: Mr. POLIS. SON of Texas, Mr. FARENTHOLD, Mr. GARY G. H. Res. 298: Mr. MURPHY of Connecticut, H.R. 5953: Mr. NUNNELEE. MILLER of California, Mrs. BACHMANN, Mr. Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of California, Mr. SES- H.R. 5963: Mr. LANKFORD. COBLE, Mr. PEARCE, Mr. YODER, Mr. DIAZ- SIONS, Mr. DENT, and Mr. CLARKE of Michi- H.R. 5969: Mr. CARTER. BALART, Mr. ADERHOLT, Mr. ROKITA, Mr. gan. H.R. 5970: Mr. CARTER. COFFMAN of Colorado, Ms. JENKINS, Mr. H. Res. 526: Mr. WALZ of Minnesota. H.R. 5986: Mr. COBLE. LANKFORD, Mr. WALSH of Illinois, Mr. HAR- H. Res. 618: Mr. BISHOP of Georgia and Mr. H.R. 6048: Mr. LONG and Mr. GOODLATTE. RIS, Mr. MCCAUL, Mr. LONG, Mr. HUELSKAMP, SCHILLING. H.R. 6060: Mr. HEINRICH. Mr. NUNNELEE, Mr. FLORES, Mr. CRAVAACK, H. Res. 662: Mr. BACHUS. H.R. 6079: Mr. BRADY of Texas, Mr. NEUGE- Mr. REHBERG, Mr. BURGESS, Mr. MCCLINTOCK, BAUER, Mr. HURT, Mr. GUTHRIE, Mr. NUGENT, Mr. LATHAM, Mrs. ELLMERS, Mr. LATTA, Mr. H. Res. 694: Mr. STARK, Mr. BACA, and Mr. Mr. ROGERS of Alabama, Mr. THORNBERRY, KINZINGER of Illinois, Mr. AMODEI, Mr. HONDA. Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio, Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania, Mr. TURNER of H. Res. 704: Mr. SHERMAN and Mr. CARNA- CASSIDY, Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. CONAWAY, Mr. New York, Mr. RIVERA, Mr. TERRY, Mr. TIP- HAN. SOUTHERLAND, Mrs. EMERSON, Mr. GUINTA, TON, Mrs. ROBY, Mr. CAMPBELL, Mr. STEARNS, H. Res. 713: Ms. DEGETTE, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, Mr. WALDEN, Mr. CULBER- Mr. WOODALL, Mr. SCHWEIKERT, Mr. JORDAN, FARR, Mrs. DAVIS of California, Mr. STARK, SON, Mr. LANDRY, Mr. GIBBS, Mr. FRANKS of Mr. MULVANEY, Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee, and Mr. POLIS. Arizona, Mr. WHITFIELD, Mr. MURPHY of Mr. HUNTER, Mr. DUFFY, Mr. BARTON of H. Res. 722: Mr. BACA.

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HONORING DR. JAMES WILSON THE FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF it further establishes itself with an eye toward MURRAY SOUTH SUDAN’S INDEPENDENCE longevity. This means supporting responsible policies put forth by the RSS government and HON. JO ANN EMERSON HON. MICHAEL E. CAPUANO telling hard truths to our friends when nec- OF MASSACHUSETTS essary. We must stress the importance of find- OF MISSOURI IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing a solution to the oil crisis. We must main- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, July 10, 2012 tain strides made thus far in development in Tuesday, July 10, 2012 South Sudan and encourage further progress Mr. CAPUANO. Mr. Speaker, yesterday, Mrs. EMERSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today through proper governance, capacity-building, July 9, marked the one year anniversary of investment, and promotion of agriculture. The in honor of Dr. James Wilson Murray’s service South Sudan’s independence. A nation whose as the executive director of General Baptist American people have invested too much in self-determination was long in the making, the success of South Sudan to turn back now. Ministries. Dr. Murray is retiring after 65 years South Sudan had to struggle for its freedom, of ministry. His service to our country and his So, on this anniversary of South Sudan’s and millions of its people paid with their lives independence, I join in celebrating the initial community is unparalleled. I am incredibly to reach that milestone. One year later, a thankful for the work he has done and the ex- achievement, but I also pledge my commit- country has been established, but its stability ment to seeing South Sudan emerge as a fully ample he has set in Southern Missouri. and prosperity are unfortunately far from as- Dr. Murray served more than 20 years in competent, robust, and vibrant democracy in sured. the years ahead. the United State Marine Corps. He saw com- As we know too well, conflict rages near the f bat in both Korea and Vietnam and was rec- border between Sudan and South Sudan. ognized with three Purple Hearts and the Hundreds of thousands of refugees from IN HONOR OF KEITH RUNYON FOR Bronze Star Medal for valor. After leaving mili- Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile states in HIS 43 YEARS OF JOURNALISTIC tary service, Dr. Murray was president of Oak- Sudan have streamed into South Sudan, and EXCELLENCE AT THE LOUIS- land City College for 33 years. He transformed their numbers are only increasing. Men, VILLE COURIER-JOURNAL the university from an unaccredited, declining women, and children in the conflict areas have college to a fully accredited university with been cut off from humanitarian supplies due to more than 2,000 students on multiple cam- HON. JOHN A. YARMUTH fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces OF KENTUCKY puses. (SAF) and Sudan People’s Liberation Move- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In addition to these incredible experiences ment-North (SPLM–N). Near constant bomb- and years of service, Dr. Murray has dedi- ing by the SAF has forced families to seek ref- Tuesday, July 10, 2012 cated his life to the ministry of the General uge in caves and travel hundreds of miles, Mr. YARMUTH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Baptist denomination. While serving as the ex- sometimes by foot, to reach safety from the pay tribute to a newsman and writer whose ecutive director of General Baptist Ministries in barrage. desire to inform and enrich his community led Poplar Bluff, he established financial stability, Add to this the stress of fraught negotiations to a 43-year career in journalism. provided ministerial credibility and imple- between Sudan and South Sudan on post- Keith Runyon retired from the Louisville mented Mission One, a five-year initiative to CPA implementation issues—such as border Courier-Journal in April, leaving behind a offer new resources and enhanced commu- demarcation, oil transit, wealth and debt shar- matchless legacy. One of Kentucky’s longest- nications to the people and ministries of the ing, the status of Abyei—and you have a vola- serving and most distinguished journalists, General Baptist denomination. tile situation that has been teetering on the Keith spent 35 years on the newspaper’s edi- From the bottom of my heart, I appreciate edge of a cliff for months. In April, Sudan and torial board, where he skillfully guided the C– everything he has done from his service in the South Sudan exchanged cross-border attacks. J through times of national turmoil and triumph Marine Corps to his time as executive director While negotiations have since resumed under to local controversy and accomplishment. of General Baptist Ministries. I am proud to the auspices of the United Nations High-Level The landscape of Keith’s career is deco- have Dr. Murray serve as an example in Implementation Panel, they have yet to lead to rated with awards, and earlier this year he re- Southern Missouri, and I thank him for his many concrete developments, or to the imple- ceived one of the most prestigious: The Soci- years of dedication. mentation of the African Union/United Nations- ety of Professional Journalists’ acclaimed approved road map. Sigma Delta Chi Award. f Internally, South Sudan has its own prob- Keith was the last member of the editorial lems that need attention. Violence and ethnic board to have a direct connection to the Bing- PERSONAL EXPLANATION conflict has ebbed and flowed in Jonglei state ham Family, who owned and operated the over the past few years. Although the Govern- Louisville Courier-Journal for three genera- HON. JOE WILSON ment of the Republic of South Sudan has tions. The Binghams’ two-tiered commitment OF SOUTH CAROLINA taken steps to address this, real concerns re- to solid, fact-based journalism and advocacy IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES main. Demobilization and disarmament must for social justice has always remained—in continue judiciously. In addition, the RSS gov- Keith, and in all those who he has advised Tuesday, July 10, 2012 ernment’s laudable attempts to root out cor- over the years. Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- ruption and graft at all levels have been met But Keith’s field of vision has always been er, I submit the following remarks regarding with open hostility and far too much opposition broader than political reporting and com- my absence, due to travel delays with a light- from other officials. I encourage His Excel- mentary. Through most of his career, he also ning storm at Charlotte, from a vote which oc- lency President Salva Kiir Mayardit to continue served as editor of the C–J’s books page, curred on July 9, 2012. Listed below is how I fighting corruption and establish high stand- driving to expand coverage of literature and would have voted if I had been present. ards for his government. Such an approach nonfiction at a time when most major U.S. Roll Number 452—H.R. 4155 To direct the will better serve the people of South Sudan in newspapers are cutting back. head of each Federal department and agency the long run and will help guarantee a democ- Among the many responsibilities of journal- to treat relevant military training as sufficient to racy founded on the soundest principles. ists and commentators is to fully envision the satisfy training or certification requirements for The United States must continue to pay kind of community where you want to live and Federal licenses—‘‘aye.’’ strict attention to the needs of South Sudan as work to achieve it. We are indebted to Keith

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To promote higher education, Youth Day torical Register since 1957, was added to the On behalf of the 3rd Congressional District, began awarding participants with scholarships National Historical Register in 1972, and be- I thank Keith for more than four decades of for youth who displayed outstanding citizen- came a National Historical Landmark in 1989. contributions to our city, and I wish him years ship, leadership and service. Since 1992, over Aside from its historical status, the Grand of happiness and continued success in his re- seven hundred scholarships have been award- Hotel has worked to make the facility as green tirement. ed to graduating high school seniors in Metro as the forests which surrounds it. f Detroit, and over eighty will be awarded this In its 125 years of operation, the Grand year. In addition to the scholarship awards, Hotel has represented an important link to the PERSONAL EXPLANATION several colleges will have information booths Great Lake State’s past and its future. I wish at Youth Day to showcase opportunities for the Grand Hotel and its staff a very happy an- HON. PAUL RYAN higher education. niversary. May it enjoy another 125 years of OF WISCONSIN The fifty-person Youth Day Executive Board continued success in preserving an important IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES spearheads volunteer and event organization. and thriving summer destination. Ed’s vision speaks for itself, as Youth Day has As a final note, I would like to invite all Tuesday, July 10, 2012 been awarded numerous accolades including Members of this body and all Americans to Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, due a Point of Light award from President George come to Northern Michigan and experience to a delay of my flight to Washington, D.C., I H.W. Bush and the Physical Fitness Award the natural beauty and friendly hospitality that missed rollcall vote 452. Had I been present, from the Governor’s Council. make my home state one of the best places I would have voted ‘‘yes’’ on the motion to Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in the country to visit. suspend the rules and pass H.R. 4155, a bill in celebrating the 30th annual Metro Detroit f to direct the head of each Federal department Youth Day and recognizing the organizers, and agency to treat relevant military training supporters, volunteers and participants for THE ALEH FOUNDATION PAID as sufficient to satisfy training or certification working together to build a stronger future for TRIBUTE TO MIKE SILVERSTEIN requirements for Federal licenses. Michigan youth in Metro Detroit. AT THEIR 28TH YEAR MILE- STONE GALA f f ON THE OCCASION OF THE THIR- HONORING THE GRAND HOTEL HON. MICHAEL G. GRIMM TIETH ANNUAL METRO DETROIT OF NEW YORK YOUTH DAY HON. DAN BENISHEK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF MICHIGAN Tuesday, July 10, 2012 HON. GARY C. PETERS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF MICHIGAN Mr. GRIMM. Mr. Speaker, Mike Silverstein Tuesday, July 10, 2012 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was a legendary figure in the shoe industry Mr. BENISHEK. Mr. Speaker, let it be and co-founded NINA Footwear in 1953. Op- Tuesday, July 10, 2012 known it is an honor to commemorate the oc- erating from a loft on Prince Street in New Mr. PETERS. Mr. Speaker, I ask my col- casion of the 125th anniversary of the opening York City, the brothers, Stanley and Mike built leagues to rise today to recognize the orga- of the Grand Hotel in Mackinac Island, Michi- Nina Footwear into one of the most widely re- nizers, supporters and participants of the 30th gan. spected independent companies in the shoe annual Metro Detroit Youth Day. The idea for a hotel on scenic Mackinac Is- industry. Mike combined a flair for showman- In 1982, Detroit Mayor Coleman A. Young land in Lake Huron became a reality when the ship with true business acumen and was in- asked Mr. Ed Deeb to rise to the challenge of Mackinac Island Hotel Company was formed strumental in developing the shoe industry’s restoring relationships between the local busi- by two railroads and a steamship company to presence in New York City. ness community and the youth of Detroit. promote tourism in the region. On July 10, Mr. Silverstein was also renowned in other From this need, Mr. Deeb, Mr. Tom Fox and 1887, the Grand Hotel opened its doors to the circles. To so many who knew Mike Silver- the late Mr. Jerry Blocker founded Youth Day, world. Using a force of 600 carpenters and 1.5 stein, as well as to the disabled children that an annual event which strengthened ties be- million Michigan White Pine boards, the origi- Aleh Foundation helps, Moshe ‘‘Mike’’ Silver- tween Detroit business owners and youth. nal hotel was completed in just 93 days. stein is unforgettable, and has left his family Under Mr. Deeb’s leadership as chairman and In the 1930s, W. Stewart Woodfill, who and friends with warm and happy memories. coordinator of Youth Day, it has continued to joined the hotel as a clerk in 1919, purchased His charismatic personality was joyously re- grow and evolve into an event focused on nur- the hotel and became its new owner. In 1960, membered by the Chairpersons, Honorees turing the great potential of our youth and Dan Musser, an employee since 1951, be- and the Raine & Stanley Silverstein Family community support in the City of Detroit. came the president of the hotel. The Mussers Foundation during the Aleh 28th annual Youth Day has grown from eleven hundred purchased the hotel in 1979 and have owned Awards Dinner to ‘‘Fulfill a Child’s Dream.’’ participants the first year to over thirty-seven it since that time. Friends in the industry in which he played a thousand annually, with more than seven hun- Throughout its history, the hotel welcomed central role for decades will remember him dred thousand youth participants throughout many luminaries and statesmen including fondly as he left behind a beautiful family; to its history. Of equal importance are the more Mark Twain and Thomas Edison in addition to include his children, Scott, Baron, Nanci, and than fifteen hundred annual volunteers who Presidents Harry S Truman, John F. Kennedy, Neil. come from more than 320 organizations and Michigan’s own Gerald Ford, George H.W. At the Dinner in the ballroom of the Museum 310 businesses and civic groups who super- Bush and Bill Clinton. of Jewish Heritage in Battery Park NYC, Rabbi vise sports clinics, games, contests and many The Grand Hotel is set on picturesque Dr. Elie Abadie, an Aleh Foundation Rab- other activities that are a part of this daylong Mackinac Island. In addition to relaxing or par- binical Board member and a strong supporter event. ticipating in sports such as golf or tennis, pa- of the great work done by the Aleh Founda- Youth Day’s evolution included expanding trons of the hotel can explore the Mackinac Is- tion, recited an emotional and special prayer its impact on participants, supporters and vol- land State Park, visit nearby Fort Mackinac, dedicated to the deceased. Afterwards Rabbi unteers. As part of this expansion, Youth Day the oldest building in the state of Michigan, or Abadie then presented a Congressional certifi- began to focus on providing youth with guid- enjoy bicycling or horseback riding. The island cate to Mr. Silverstein’s niece, Nina Miner and ance, mentoring, substance abuse prevention has banned motorized transportation since her daughter Leslie and husband Michael—the and motivational activities designed to allow 1898. Although over a century has passed, sponsors of the 2012 Aleh dinner. These won- them to channel their creativity and ideas into some things never change, as the hotel still derful individuals were also the sponsors of a positive outcomes, as well as provide the op- holds afternoon tea and patrons must wear residential wing to house children in the Aleh portunity to pursue higher education. This proper evening dress at dinner. village, which is known as the ‘‘Aleh Negev’’ in

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DIANE BLACK an extensive array of service programs CONGRATULATING THE WAUSAU OF TENNESSEE through a national network of 56 state agen- KAYAK/CANOE CORPORATION IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cies, 629 area agencies, nearly 20,000 service FOR HOSTING THE 2012 INTER- providers, 244 tribal organizations, and two Tuesday, July 10, 2012 NATIONAL CANOE FEDERATION Native Hawaiian organizations that represent JUNIOR AND UNDER-23 CANOE Mrs. BLACK. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor as 400 Tribes. Additionally, it includes community SLALOM WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS a fellow Rotarian to congratulate Bob J. Phil- service employment for low-income seniors. It IN WAUSAU, WISCONSIN lips on his service as the 2011–2012 Presi- also provides older citizens with training, re- dent of the Lebanon Rotary Club in Lebanon, search, and demonstration activities in the HON. SEAN P. DUFFY Tennessee. True to the Rotary theme ‘‘service field of aging and vulnerable elder rights pro- OF WISCONSIN above self,’’ Mr. Phillips worked tirelessly with tection activities. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES his club to improve his community. Mr. Speaker, I am happy to report that Prior to serving as President, Mr. Phillips Tuesday, July 10, 2012 many seniors in the 37th Congressional Dis- served the Lebanon Rotary Club as a Member trict of California have benefited from this in- Mr. DUFFY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask of the Board of Directors and project manager dispensable piece of legislation and have my colleagues to join me to recognize the for the initial installation of the first two water been protected from homelessness and job- hosts of the 2012 International Canoe Federa- purification systems in Honduras. He addition- lessness. On the anniversary of the Older tion’s Junior and Under-23 Canoe Slalom ally served as Bulletin Editor prior to becoming Americans Act, I urge my colleagues to join World Championships. This competition be- President and is a Paul Harris Fellow. me in celebrating the wonderful contributions tween young canoe and kayak paddlers all Mr. Phillips retired from Lockheed Martin in American seniors have made to our nation over the world will take place on the Wausau 2000 with over 22 years of service. In his last and to continue supporting the services critical Whitewater Course in Wausau, Wisconsin assignment with Lockheed Martin, he served to their wellbeing. from July 10 to July 15, 2012. as Assistant General Manager, Information f Due to the many great people who contrib- Services Division, and managed all commu- uted to bringing this event back to American nication and information technologies in sup- PERSONAL EXPLANATION waters, this will be Wausau’s second year to port of the Nevada Test site for the U.S. De- host the Junior World Championship and their partment of Energy from 1995 to 2000. HON. SUE WILKINS MYRICK first year to host the U-23 Championship. I am He and his wife, Barbara, relocated to Leb- OF NORTH CAROLINA truly proud and honored that this event is tak- anon after his retirement. They have two chil- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing place in Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional dren and five grandchildren. He is a member Tuesday, July 10, 2012 District. of the Maple Hill Church of Christ where he This international competition among Junior has served on the evangelism program. Mrs. MYRICK. Mr. Speaker, I was unable to Slalom and U-23 canoe and kayak paddlers f participate in the following votes. If I had been will bring together over 400 participants and present, I would have voted as follows: support staff representing athletes from over PERSONAL EXPLANATION Rollcall vote 452: on the motion to suspend 35 nations. Not only does this event bring a the rules and pass H.R. 4155—I would have multitude of skill and interest to the Central HON. W. TODD AKIN voted ‘‘aye.’’ Wisconsin area, it will bring the inaugural OF MISSOURI Rollcall vote 453: on the motion to suspend championship for the Under-23 age category, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the rules and pass H.R. 4367—I would have which is sure to become an exciting new force voted ‘‘aye.’’ in the slalom realm. In fact, two of the soon- Tuesday, July 10, 2012 Rollcall vote 454: on the motion to suspend to-be Olympic competitors in this category, Mr. AKIN. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. 452, the rules and pass H.R. 5892—I would have Caroline Queen and Casey Eichfeld, will be 453 and 454 I was delayed and unable to voted ‘‘aye.’’ competing in Wausau before competing for vote. Had I been present I would have voted f the United States at the 2012 Summer London ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall No. 452, ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall No. Games later in July. Additionally, the event will 453 and ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall No. 454. HAPPY 65TH BIRTHDAY VICTORIA CERNOK also welcome international dignitaries to f Wausau, Wisconsin, including Mr. Jose Perurena, the current president of the Inter- CELEBRATING THE 47TH ANNIVER- HON. JEFF DENHAM SARY OF THE OLDER AMERI- national Canoe Federation. OF CALIFORNIA CANS ACT This World Championship would not be pos- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sible without the Wausau Kayak/Canoe Cor- poration as the official host the event, as well HON. LAURA RICHARDSON Tuesday, July 10, 2012 as the multiple contributions from local and OF CALIFORNIA Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to national foundations and organizations—in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES congratulate an extraordinary milestone of cluding, The Alexander Foundation, The Dud- Huntington Beach resident Victoria Cernok, as ley Foundation, The BA & Esther Greenheck Tuesday, July 10, 2012 she celebrates her 65th birthday on July 10, Foundation, The Community Foundation of Ms. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise 2012. North Central WI, Wisconsin Public Service, today in celebration of the 47th anniversary of A fifth generation Californian, Victoria has Charter Communications, and Kinzie Green the Older Americans Act. continued to be an active member in the Hun- Marketing. I would like to take this moment to The Older Americans Act of 1965 was the tington Beach community for more than four recognize the hard work and intense effort to first federal-level initiative aimed at providing decades. Victoria and her husband, John, make this event possible. comprehensive services for American seniors. raised their four children—Jon, Brian, Jill, and I am immensely proud and honored to have The Older Americans Act has played an in- Greg—in Huntington Beach, while simulta- such a group of high caliber athletes coming strumental role in shaping American society by neously running a private culinary and catering to compete in Central Wisconsin, especially in supporting critical nutrition services, job train- business and staying engaged in her chil- Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District. I wish ing, senior centers, caregiver support, trans- dren’s education through volunteer parental

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Throughout its 100 years, traveling the world, teaching generations of Stanford University and Brigham Young Uni- WITC has exemplified the important role of vo- Huntington Beach residents how to create cul- versity in Utah but chose New Mexico State cational and technical education for effective inary masterpieces at the local Community University for its golf program. She graduated workforce preparation. Our Nation’s varying College, and being an active member in the with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting economy and work environment is dependent acclaimed Saint Simon and Jude Church & Marketing and was selected as Captain of on the advancement of new technology and Choir. her college golf team. Before turning pro in innovation. With each new innovation created, Victoria has contributed her life to being a 1996, Tina participated in the United States WITC has been the key to supporting and dedicated and wonderful mother and a shining Amateur Links, finishing second to Natalie supplying Northwest Wisconsin industries with example in her community by giving her time Gulbis, who is now one of the LPGA’s top a new generation of highly skilled workers. and energy to the betterment of others. golfers. Established in 1912, the Industrial, Commer- Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratu- After Tina turned Professional, she played cial and Continuing Evening School in Supe- lating Victoria on this special day, July 10th, at the Futures Tours and won at Bay Hill rior, WI was the first technical school in North- 2012, and in wishing her a Happy 65th Birth- Country Club. In 2007, a year after she was west Wisconsin founded to specifically ad- day! May she have many, many more. diagnosed with cancer, Tina was selected as dress the need for educating those working in f an American Samoa Flag Carrier in the 2007 the manufacturing industry. As automation and South Pacific Games in Apia, Samoa, where mechanization processes in American industry HONORING THE LIFE OF CHRIS- she culminated her career by winning the Indi- grew and developed, this technical school TINE ‘‘TINA’’ MICHELLE DRAB- vidual Gold Medal for American Samoa. shifted with the times to accommodate the BLE-MCCORMACK After college, Tina worked at Ashcraft In- changing populations and educational needs. vestment Company in Encinitas, California, as Workforce enhancement and skills training HON. ENI F.H. FALEOMAVAEGA a Special Assistant to her dad at Sadie’s Inn has seen a great deal of industrial focused po- OF AMERICAN SAMOA & Sadie’s by the Sea in American Samoa and sitions—from shipbuilding, paper and steel in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES briefly at PICED, an educational development dustry directed courses to aircraft manufac- Tuesday, July 10, 2012 center in American Samoa. Tina was 41 years turing and electrical work curriculum. Over old in May this year. time, advancing new curriculum, adding asso- Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, I rise It is a very sad time for not only the Drabble ciate degree programs, and expanding a dis- today with deep sympathy to offer my condo- family, but also for our American Samoan tance learning network of online classes and lences to the family and friends of a beloved community. We have lost a beautiful young outreach centers has helped to provide stu- daughter of American Samoa, Christine ‘‘Tina’’ lady whose contribution to the people of Amer- dents with affordable, flexible and accessible Michelle Drabble-McCormack, who passed ican Samoa, especially as a sportswoman, will education and career opportunities for Wiscon- away early on the morning of July 9, 2012 in always be an inspiration to our young people. sinites. Phoenix, Arizona following a 6-year battle with Tina was not only an ambassador of the Sa- In 1987 Wisconsin Indianhead Vocational, melanoma. moan people to the world but she was also a Technical and Adult Education district became Christine, who was known as ‘‘Tina’’ among loving daughter, sister, and friend. the Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College family and friends, was born on May 30, 1971 I cannot imagine what a terrible experience to more accurately reflect the mission of the in American Samoa, the eldest child of Thom- it is for any parent to witness their child’s life school. Today, WITC employs a staff of more as Hingston Drabble of Te Puke, New Zealand slowly coming to an end and I cannot find any than 1,700 and provides education to 6,000 and Ta’alolo ‘Chande’ Lutu-Drabble of Pago words sufficient enough to comfort the Drabble credit students in more than 50 full-time pro- Pago, American Samoa. family. In closing today, I can only extend my grams, and nearly 20,000. As a young girl, Tina attended South Pacific heartfelt sympathy to the Drabble family, espe- WITC has provided Northwest Wisconsinites Academy, a private school where her father cially Mr. Tom Drabble, Tina’s father, and Mrs. with the important technical and vocational was one of the founders. At the early age of Ta’alolo ‘Chande’ Lutu-Drabble, Tina’s mother, skills needed to succeed and advance in to- 9, she learned how to play golf from her uncle who has also been Tina’s full time caregiver day’s economy. These are the achievements Fuga Tolani Teleso and she was selected as and patient advocate in the final stages of her that we recognize today as Wisconsin a member of the American Samoa Team in daughter’s life. Indianhead Technical College reaches this im- the 10 and under age group in the Junior Golf In the Book of Matthew we read, ‘‘Blessed portant milestone—its 100th year anniversary. World Competition in San Diego, California, are they who mourn, for they shall be com- f placing 2nd World and 1st Place International. forted.’’ I pray that the comfort of God will give In the following years, Tina would continue Tina’s family strength and that through the tre- RECOGNIZING THE VILLAGE OF to represent American Samoa, serving as an mendous sorrow, memories of Tina’s life and HOMER GLEN FOR BEING NAMED American Samoa Flag Carrier in the 15–17 her beautiful spirit will bring lasting joy to all AN INTERNATIONAL DARK SKY age group Junior Golf World Competition and who loved her. Tina, you will surely be COMMUNITY earning additional 2nd and 3rd place World missed. trophies, and an additional 4th place and two Ia manuia lau faigamalaga. HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI 1st place International trophies among junior f OF ILLINOIS golfers. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In 1985 she became a member of the CONGRATULATING THE WISCONSIN American Samoa Team in the South Pacific INDIANHEAD TECHNICAL COL- Tuesday, July 10, 2012 Mini Games in the Cook Islands, where her LEGE OF SUPERIOR, WISCONSIN, Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to team won the gold medal. Two years later, at ON THE OCCASION OF THE COL- honor the Village of Homer Glen, which will be the age of 15, she participated in another LEGE’S 100TH ANNIVERSARY recognized this evening as only the fourth gold-winning American Samoa team in the re- International Dark Sky Community in the nowned South Pacific Games held in New HON. SEAN P. DUFFY world. At the Homer Glen Village Hall in the Caledonia in 1987. That year, Tina also won OF WISCONSIN Council Chambers, Mr. Bob Parks, Executive the Individual Silver Medal. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Director of the International Dark Sky Associa- Tina attended Seabury Hall in Maui, Hawaii tion, will present the village with the award. where she attained a 4.0 High School Grade Tuesday, July 10, 2012 Homer Glen’s commitment to recognizing the Point Average in all four years. She was also Mr. DUFFY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to beauty of the night sky as well as saving en- the only female golfer on the school’s all-male congratulate the Wisconsin Indianhead Tech- ergy has been recognized internationally and I

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By setting Bluestone Dam including communication of who hold Falun Gong beliefs have been per- guidelines for the amount of light commercial risk in the event of dam failure and held a secuted and tortured. I look forward to the day business can emit, the village eliminated the Combined Emergency Exercise to educate af- when Falun Gong practitioners can freely ex- need for establishments to escalate the bright- fected federal, state and local governments to press their beliefs without fear of reprisal. ness of their signs to garner attention. The or- potential dangers. As a result, the Huntington Mr. Speaker, peace and justice are not only dinance also included a lighting cutoff at night, District was selected by the Great Lakes and values but calls to action that we must live out which reduces glare for pedestrians, cyclists, Ohio River division as the Regional Dam Safe- every day. I will continue to act here in Con- and motorists, and protects the natural cycle ty Production Center and soon after, selected gress to promote peace for all persecuted of night and day for local wildlife. I also want by the Corps of Engineers Headquarters as communities and work for a more just world. to recognize several establishments in Homer the Corps’ national Mandatory Center of Ex- f Glen that responded to the ordinance with ef- pertise for Dam Safety. fective and responsible lighting plans: Eagle I had the honor to work with Col. Peterson PAYING TRIBUTE TO MAJOR GEN- Rock Community Church, Firestone Complete as he executed nine Project Partnership ERAL FREDERICK ‘‘BEN’’ Auto Care, Silver Cross Health Center, and Agreements for environmental infrastructure HODGES’ SERVICE TO OUR NA- Midland Federal Savings and Loan. All of the projects providing water and sewer service to TION organizations will be recognized at the event unserved and underserved residents of the tonight as well as Debra Briggs Luginbuhl who Second Congressional District, resulting in im- HON. C.W. BILL YOUNG has been a leader in developing the ordi- proved public health and safety. He has prov- OF FLORIDA nance. en to be an effective communicator in a vari- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES While saving energy, the city ordinance has ety of public venues on the federal, state and Tuesday, July 10, 2012 also allowed for local residents to view the local level, including such forums as the Ohio breathtaking beauty of our night sky, some- River Basin Alliance of which I have been in- Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise thing so many Americans cannot do or take volved. And lastly, he issued 800 permits for to pay tribute to Major General Frederick for granted. Every summer, local organizations mining, highway construction, and flood emer- ‘‘Ben’’ Hodges, United States Army, for his ex- hold a stargazing event at Trantina Farm, gency, including the permit to place West Vir- traordinary dedication to duty and selfless where thousands of local residents can clearly ginia’s newest resident, the Boy Scout Jam- service to the United States of America. Major view constellations including Bootes, Hercules, boree on a post-mining land site within our General Hodges will be moving on from his the Corona Borealis, and much more. This beautiful state of West Virginia. present assignment as the Chief, Office Con- year, the event will be this Friday, July 13th. Col. Robert D. Peterson is an outstanding gressional Legislative Liaison (OCLL) for the Over 1000 stargazers have attended since the soldier, friend, husband and father. He is a United States Army to become the North At- beginning of the event, and local amateur as- 1985 graduate from the prestigious academy lantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Land Com- tronomers from Kankakee Area StarGazers, of West Point, graduating with a Bachelors of mand, Chief. the Naperville Astronomical Association, and Science and from the U.S. Army War College A native Floridian from Quincy, Major Gen- the South West Astronomy Observers Group with a Masters Degree in Strategic Studies. eral Ben Hodges graduated from the United come to help others recognize the various ce- Col. Peterson was awarded the Bronze Star, States Military Academy in May 1980 and was lestial bodies. three Army Commendation Medals, two Army commissioned as an Infantry Officer. After his I commend Homer Glen for joining Flagstaff, Achievement Medals, the Armed Forces Expe- first assignment as an Infantry Lieutenant in Arizona, Borrego Springs, California, and Sark ditionary Medal, Master Parachutist Badge, Germany, he commanded Infantry units at the Island in the English Channel as an Inter- and the Bronze Order of the deFleury Medal. Company, Battalion and Brigade levels with national Dark Sky Community. The residents Col. Peterson’s work has greatly enhanced the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and of this village have shown initiative and leader- the state of West Virginia and the world in combat during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. ship in appreciating our night sky and I hope around him. Congratulations to Col. Peterson His most recent operational combat assign- others will follow. on his numerous accomplishments. ment was as the Director of Operations, Re- f f gional Command South, in Kandahar, Afghani- stan during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. TRIBUTE TO COLONEL ROBERT D. IN RECOGNITION OF THE 2012 Major General Hodges has served in a vari- PETERSON WASHINGTON, DC FALUN DAFA ety of Joint and Army Staff positions to include EXPERIENCE SHARING CON- Tactics Instructor at the Infantry School; Chief HON. SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO FERENCE of Plans, 2nd Infantry Division in Korea; Aide- OF WEST VIRGINIA de-Camp to the Supreme Allied Commander IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. SAM FARR Europe; Army Congressional Liaison Officer; Task Force Senior Observer-Controller at the Tuesday, July 10, 2012 OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Joint Readiness Training Center, Fort Polk, Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to LA; Chief of Joint Operations for Multi-National recognize the accomplishments of Colonel Tuesday, July 10, 2012 Corps—Iraq (MNC–I) in Operation IRAQI Robert D. Peterson; who has served West Vir- Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to welcome FREEDOM; Chief of Staff, XVIII Airborne ginia through his leadership for the past 3 participants of the 2012 Washington, DC Corps at Fort Bragg, NC; and Director of the years at the United State Army Corps of Engi- Falun Dafa Experience Sharing Conference Pakistan Afghanistan Coordination Cell on the neers, Huntington District. Col. Peterson is re- and Rally. Joint Staff. sponsible for the 300 navigable miles of the I share Falun Gong’s commitment to free- Mr. Speaker, it has been a pleasure to rec- Ohio River basin. Col. Peterson employees dom of expression and peaceful demonstra- ognize Major General Hodges’ long and deco- over 800 staff members to maintain 35 res- tion. As the Universal Declaration of Human rated career today and also the great benefit ervoirs, and nine locks and dams. I want to Rights states, every person has the right to to the Nation he has provided as the Chief, personally congratulate Col. Peterson for his freedom of thought, conscience, and religion, Office Congressional Legislative Liaison continued success. and we must do all that we can to ensure that (OCLL) for the United States Army. We work The awards of Col. Peterson are just a frac- citizens here in America and around the world closely with Major General Hodges to accom- tion of what he has truly accomplished. Col. have access to these fundamental rights. plish the toughest tasks for our Service Men Peterson has successfully managed 35 flood Since Falun Gong’s inception in 1992, it is and Women and Ben has always achieved ex- projects that prevented over 11.3 billion dollars estimated that millions of individuals have cellence daily during his tenure. On behalf of in damages while allowing over 30 million visi- been drawn to its guiding principles of truthful- a grateful Nation, I join my colleagues today in

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We wish him, his wife Holly, his son finished his service as Officer in Charge of the global telephony, data communications and Ben, and his daughter Madeline, all the best Civilian Personnel Department of the Philadel- TV broadcasting. as they continue their journey to his next as- phia Signal Depot. With Telstar and its successors the world signment at the North Atlantic Treaty Organi- Leonard Ronis began his career in transit in was made a smaller place. Billions of people zation. 1946 upon leaving military service in World around the world had instant access to news, f War II. He started in the Personnel Depart- sports and entertainment. ment at the Cleveland Transit System (CTS) Telstar I, a sphere roughly a yard in diame- PERSONAL EXPLANATION and worked his way up to Personnel Director, ter and weighing about 170 pounds, incor- Operations Manager and Assistant General porated dozens of innovations from Bell Labs. HON. AL GREEN Manager before becoming the last General The satellite could carry 600 voice calls and OF TEXAS Manager for CTS on November 1, 1974. At one black-and-white TV channel. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that time, he was a founder and past president Telstar achieved many firsts. It was the first of the Ohio Public Transit Association, an or- active, direct-relay communications satellite, Tuesday, July 10, 2012 ganization that played a significant role in de- successfully transmitting through space the Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, yes- veloping the state legislation which allowed re- first television pictures, telephone calls, high- terday I was unavoidably detained and missed gional transit authorities to be created. speed data communications and fax images, the following votes: As a Cleveland City Councilman and Coun- and the first live transatlantic television feed. H.R. 4155—Veteran Skills to Jobs Act. Had cil’s representative in the negotiations which Telstar truly changed the world in which we I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yes’’ on enabled the creation of a regional transit au- live. this bill. thority in 1974–75, I had the privilege of work- Telstar came out of Bell Labs 50 years ago H.R. 4367—To amend the Electronic Fund ing with Leonard Ronis on the transition from and paved the way for innovations in commu- Transfer Act to limit the fee disclosure require- a city-owned transit system. Leonard was a nication that are still taking place at a campus ment for an automatic teller machine to the dedicated public servant who was a strong ne- located in my district in Murray Hill, New Jer- screen of that machine. Had I been present, I gotiator with only the best interest of the peo- sey—where Alcatel-Lucent headquarters their would have voted ‘‘yes’’ on this bill. ple who use and pay for public transit in mind. global R&D arm. H.R. 5892—Hydropower Regulatory Effi- When the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Over 3,000 employees are hard at work ciency Act of 2012. Had I been present, I Authority (RTA) was created, he took the helm there, creating technological innovations for fu- would have voted ‘‘yes’’ on this bill. as General Manager and led the RTA through ture generations. f its first 7 years. Under his leadership, he won Researchers at Bell Labs have won seven more than $320 million in federal funding for Nobel Prizes in Physics—shared by 13 peo- OUR UNCONSCIONABLE NATIONAL operations and capital expenses. He also saw ple. The most recent prize was awarded in DEBT ridership increase 70 percent under his admin- 2009 to George E. Smith and Willard S. Boyle istration. Upon retirement in 1982, Leonard for their invention and development of the HON. MIKE COFFMAN Ronis continued to apply his expertise in tran- charge-coupled device (CCD)—a technology OF COLORADO sit as a consultant for Parsons Brinckerhoff, a used for digital imaging in cameras and high- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nationally known transit engineering firm powered telescopes. Other innovations to come out of Bell Labs throughout the years in- Tuesday, July 10, 2012 based in New York City. In 1990, Leonard was named to the Amer- clude the transistor, the cell phone, solar cells Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, ican Public Transit Association (APTA) Hall of and the laser. on January 20, 2009, the day President Fame. In 2005, he received an award from the As the innovation engine behind Alcatel- Obama took office, the national debt was APTA for his sixty years of achievement and Lucent, Bell Labs helps to weave the techno- $10,626,877,048,913.08. dedicated service in public transportation. In logical fabric of modern society. The Labs’ sci- Today, it is $15,879,266,313,073.20. We’ve addition to being a founder and president of entists and engineers make seminal scientific added $5,252,389,264,160.12 to our debt in the Ohio Public Transit Association, he was a discoveries, launch technological revolutions just over 3 years. This is debt our nation, our Member, Institute of Transportation Engineers; that reshape the way people live, work and economy, and our children could have avoided Board Member, Case Western Reserve Uni- play, and continue to build the most advanced with a balanced budget amendment. versity Alumni; Member, Visiting Committee of and reliable communication networks in the On this day in 1951, armistice talks began Cleveland State University College of Urban world. for ending the Korean War at Kaesong. We Affairs; and Board Member, Retired Senior I congratulate Bell Labs on its historic ac- must balance our budget so that we have the Volunteer Program. complishments. resources to engage in peace talks. Mr. Speaker, and respected colleagues, f f please join me in remembering Leonard Ronis, an esteemed public servant who dedi- HONORING THE ACHIEVEMENT OF IN MEMORY OF LEONARD RONIS cated his life and career to making public CORTLAND JUNIOR SENIOR HIGH transportation better for the people who use it SCHOOL EIGHTH-GRADERS ON HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH and depend on it to get around. THEIR FIRST PLACE FINISH IN THE NASA SPACE SETTLEMENT OF OHIO f CONTEST IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMENDING BELL LABS OF MUR- Tuesday, July 10, 2012 RAY HILL, NEW JERSEY ON THE HON. RICHARD L. HANNA Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF TELSTAR OF NEW YORK remember Leonard Ronis who passed away IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on July 4. Mr. Ronis will long be remembered HON. LEONARD LANCE Tuesday, July 10, 2012 in the Greater Cleveland area for his more OF NEW JERSEY than 6 decade career in public transportation. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. HANNA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Leonard Ronis was born September 5, 1921, congratulate Mrs. Stephanie Passeri- grew up in the Glenville neighborhood of Tuesday, July 10, 2012 Densmore’s 8th grade English class at Cleveland during the Great Depression, and Mr. LANCE. Mr. Speaker, today marks the Cortland Junior Senior High School in graduated from Glenville High School. He anniversary of a defining moment in the his- Cortland, New York. Her class proudly won studied industrial psychology at Western Re- tory of modern communications. It was 50 First Place in this year’s NASA Space Settle- serve University where he received his bach- years ago that Bell Labs, based in Murray Hill, ment Contest.

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I am re- you Mark. . . one of her most magnificent of Marshall, Rebecca Alteri, Hannah Burkhard, minded that it is our duty in this House of all sights! Justin Cavanagh, Christopher Dovi, Bogdan Representatives to promote their dreams of Because, In Texas they grow em tall! Kalytyuk, Adam Klaes, Luke Lang, Erica parenthood as well as the dreams of children And Heroes too, Moran, Kelsey Neville, Jonathon Phillips, Au- to be adopted by parents who will make a somehow they just don’t believe in small! drey Porter, Tiffany Rogers, McKenzie Stark, warm and loving home for them. All in this United States Marine, the one who so answered that most noble and Mya Velazquez, Curtis Wilk. Brock and Ashley have taken this journey proudly worn those shades of green! Mrs. Passeri-Densmore’s 8th grade class together to find their son. Daniel has received SSGT Burleson, began competing in the NASA Space Settle- a tremendous gift from them, and he is pro- all in you. . . and what we saw! ment Contest in March 1999 and every year viding an even greater gift to them. Many have Was but, since then they have placed among the top been able to follow their story through their The Heart of Texas who but gave his all! three finishers. The students create new en- blog, the Gorby Project—a step-by-step ac- All in your most magnificent shades of tries every year. count of the adoption process which began in green! The students choose their own small groups 2010. It serves as a reminder that adoption is Because, you Mark. . . so grew up to be one of the finest of all that tackle specific topics needed for the sur- rarely a short or easy process and that we vival of an orbital space settlement. The things that one could be! have a duty to be supportive of these aspiring As you so grew up to be A United States Ma- groups communicate during the process to parents as well as the children who bring them rine! make sure the different sections coordinate such joy. Because, all in you. . . The Very Heart of smoothly when they are put together at the Thank you to the Williams family for sharing Texas can so be seen! end. The students are able to choose the their experience with us, for promoting adop- As the eyes of Texas are upon you Mark, shape and location of the settlements. Most tion, for persevering to bring their family to- and they so like what they have seen! years, the students have chosen to put their gether, and for demonstrating the great love All in your fine life of Strength In Honor, and what it all so means! settlement in the Lagrange 5 position between that binds parents to their children—even Earth and the moon or in orbit around Mars. While, against all odds. . . when those children come to them from far somehow almost like a God, you’d so con- It is an honor for me to celebrate the contin- away over the course of many years. vene! ued success of Mrs. Passeri-Densmore’s stu- f And not give up you United States Marine! dents. Proudly, Mrs. Passeri-Densmore has For you had one of the toughest jobs of that several former students who chose careers in IN HONOR OF SSGT MARCUS war! space-related professions or university pro- ‘‘MARK’’ BURLESON AND HIS Where, each new step, EOD. . . grams because they became excited and in- FAMILY but so means death for sure! terested after their participation in the NASA For only a man of such character and faith, Space Settlement Contest. could such fear so ignore! HON. K. MICHAEL CONAWAY As there you were on that day, Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in OF TEXAS when your fine life almost when away! honoring of these students and this out- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES As an explosion took your arms, standing teacher, Mrs. Passeri-Densmore, and eye and so ravaged your body all in who is inspiring students to ask questions, to Tuesday, July 10, 2012 every way! dream big, to open their minds and believe in Mr. CONAWAY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to As it was all in that moment when you so themselves. Congratulations and keep up the honor an American hero from my district in had a choice. . . good work. Odessa, Texas, SSGT Marcus ‘‘Mark’’ When, your heart as big as Texas so said lis- ten to that inner voice! f Burleson of the 2nd/EOD Company, The And don’t give up, United States Marine Corps. On December 9, PERSONAL EXPLANATION as all of your Brothers In Arms for you 2011, while serving in Afghanistan, SSGT began to pray! Burleson was disarming a second IED, when As somehow, someway you Mark have so HON. DONALD A. MANZULLO a third one nearby exploded, almost taking his come back from that day! OF ILLINOIS life. He lost one arm and the complete use of Oooh. . .rah. . . Jar Head, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES another. He lost one eye and vision in his as your Heart of Texas has so led the way! Tuesday, July 10, 2012 other, and suffered numerous other severe in- To so help you to so leave behind, all of that pain and heartache that which Mr. MANZULLO. Mr. Speaker, on Monday, juries. In much pain, SSGT Burleson con- comes to you on each day. . . July 9, 2012, I unfortunately missed a series tinues to recover with the help of his wife, To So Move On, To So March Off. . . To Our of votes. If I had been here, I would have Sara; his sons Marcus and Issac; and his World To So Bless! voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall No. 452, ‘‘yea’’ on roll- daughter, Ariel. Families and heroes like these Because, nothing is getting in this Marine’s call. No. 453, and ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall No. 454. are the heart of Texas and the backbone of way! As You So Teach Us! America. I ask that this poem, The Heart of As You So Beseech Us! f Texas, penned in their honor by Albert As You So Reach Us! All in what your fine heart conveys! HONORING DANIEL WAYNE Caswell, be placed in the CONGRESSIONAL For you are More Than Just A Man Mark, WILLIAMS ECORD R . you are one of Texas’s very best! THE HEART OF TEXAS Teaching us all, HON. JO ANN EMERSON The. . . what that word hero so means no less! OF MISSOURI The Heart of Texas. . . They say everything is bigger in Texas, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Out in The West. . . and maybe Hearts and Heroes too so yes! In Texas, And if I ever have a son, Tuesday, July 10, 2012 where men grow tall who can so pass that I wish he could be like you who our world Mrs. EMERSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today test! does bless! in honor of Daniel Wayne Williams, a newly- Men like Houston and Austin, Because, after that morning when you naturalized American citizen and newly-adopt- who were but of our nation’s very best! awoke. . . For from her Heart, As you so had a choice, ed son of Brock and Ashley Williams. After now comes such a man no less, as your fine heart to you so spoke! three years of waiting, Brock and Ashley are who so answered that most noble call when Give Up Or Give In, and make the Angels cry bringing Daniel home with them from Russia. he was so asked! so then. . . I am proud to offer them my deepest con- Who all for our freedom so faced death! For your wife and sons and daughter found gratulations. That Call to Arms! the hope. . .

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