E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 114 CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION Vol. 162 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, MARCH 14, 2016 No. 40 House of Representatives The House met at noon and was You alone can trace the deepest fault memory of Washington County Com- called to order by the Speaker pro tem- lines of history and read the highest missioner Ted Bearth, who passed away pore (Mr. SMITH of Nebraska). aspirations of the human heart. last week. f Bless the Members of the people’s Ted was elected to the county board House today. Give them sound judg- in 2012 and was reelected in 2014, rep- DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO ment and make them as practical as resenting Washington County’s Second TEMPORE the American people who sent them District. However, Ted’s long record of The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- here as their Representatives. public service began more than 40 years fore the House the following commu- Help them to withstand open criti- ago, when he was elected to the nication from the Speaker: cism when they know what is right be- Oakdale City Council in 1974. He spent fore You and conscience. Often they WASHINGTON, DC, an impressive 26 years of service as a March 14, 2016. are characterized by half-truths and at- city council member and mayor. I hereby appoint the Honorable ADRIAN tributed motives that are far beneath Ted’s commitment to Minnesota and SMITH to act as Speaker pro tempore on this them. Uphold them at such times with his community goes well beyond elect- day. personal integrity and compassion for ed office. As a Marine Corps veteran, he PAUL D. RYAN, those most in need. was also involved in the Oakdale Vet- Speaker of the House of Representatives. Having called them to serve others to erans Memorial Committee. f the best of their ability, lift them even Ted Bearth was a beloved member of higher by Your grace and power to live MORNING-HOUR DEBATE our community and a dedicated public and work for Your greater honor and servant. Despite his declining health, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- glory. he stayed involved and in touch with ant to the order of the House of Janu- Amen. county staffers and fellow commis- ary 5, 2016, the Chair would now recog- f sioners. He was known for his strong nize Members from lists submitted by THE JOURNAL leadership and ability to forge lasting the majority and minority leaders for connections. morning-hour debate. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The I wish Ted’s family peace during this Chair has examined the Journal of the f difficult time and assure them that he last day’s proceedings and announces will be greatly missed by many Min- RECESS to the House his approval thereof. nesotans. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair nal stands approved. f declares the House in recess until 2 f IN HONOR OF NANCY DAVIS p.m. today. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE REAGAN Accordingly (at 12 o’clock and 1 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina minute p.m.), the House stood in re- gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. cess. asked and was given permission to ad- WILSON) come forward and lead the dress the House for 1 minute and to re- f House in the Pledge of Allegiance. vise and extend his remarks.) Mr. WILSON of South Carolina led b 1400 Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. the Pledge of Allegiance as follows: Speaker, last week the American peo- AFTER RECESS I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the ple lost a devoted public servant, United States of America, and to the Repub- The recess having expired, the House Nancy Davis Reagan. was called to order by the Speaker pro lic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. As a former staff member of the tempore (Mr. BISHOP of Utah) at 2 p.m. Reagan administration, I will always f f appreciate the devotion of Nancy A PUBLIC SERVANT REMEMBERED Reagan to the American people, espe- PRAYER (Mr. EMMER of Minnesota asked and cially to her husband ‘‘Ronnie.’’ The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick was given permission to address the Nancy Reagan will always be cher- J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: House for 1 minute.) ished for how she inspired a Nation and God of mercy, thank You for giving Mr. EMMER of Minnesota. Mr. showed that goodwill prevailed. She us another day. Speaker, I rise today to honor the demonstrated that service by showing b This symbol represents the time of day during the House proceedings, e.g., b 1407 is 2:07 p.m. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. H1303 . VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:07 Mar 15, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14MR7.000 H14MRPT1 smartinez on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H1304 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 14, 2016 small acts could make a world of dif- OFFICE OF THE CLERK, tion, including the Commission allowing the ference. Nancy’s fierce love for her hus- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, sixty days’ notice herein provided to expire band and her country was her service. Washington, DC, March 10, 2016. without Commission action, shall be treated Hon. PAUL D. RYAN, as an order issued by the Commission accept- A passionate advocate for drug The Speaker, House of Representatives, ing such change for purposes of section 313.’’. awareness and prevention, Nancy Washington, DC. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Reagan launched the ‘‘Just Say No’’ DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- ant to the rule, the gentleman from program to fight drug and alcohol mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of Kentucky (Mr. WHITFIELD) and the gen- abuse among young people to promote the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- tleman from Massachusetts (Mr. KEN- fulfilling lives. She strived to always tives, the Clerk received the following mes- sage from the Secretary of the Senate on NEDY) each will control 20 minutes. make a positive impact for our citi- The Chair recognizes the gentleman zens. March 10, 2016 at 1:35 p.m.: That the Senate passed S. 524. from Kentucky. Mrs. Reagan showed that no act of With best wishes, I am GENERAL LEAVE kindness, no act of love, is too small to Sincerely, Mr. WHITFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I ask be meaningful. She practiced what she KAREN L. HAAS. unanimous consent that all Members preached, living every day to the full- f may have 5 legislative days in which to est. In every sense of the word, she was revise and extend their remarks and to RECESS the very model of a First Lady, wife, insert extraneous materials in the and mother. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- RECORD on the bill. In conclusion, God bless our troops, ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there and may the President, by his actions, declares the House in recess until ap- objection to the request of the gen- never forget September the 11th in the proximately 3 p.m. today. tleman from Kentucky? global war on terrorism. Accordingly (at 2 o’clock and 6 min- There was no objection. Happy 13th birthday, Addison. utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. Mr. WHITFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may con- f f sume. b 1506 As we begin consideration of this leg- islation, I thank the gentleman from DINA KIM RECEIVES PRESIDENT’S AFTER RECESS Massachusetts (Mr. KENNEDY) for VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD The recess having expired, the House bringing this matter to the attention (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania was called to order by the Speaker pro of our committee. asked and was given permission to ad- tempore (Mr. ROTHFUS) at 3 o’clock and The Federal Power Act sets forth dress the House for 1 minute and to re- 6 minutes p.m. processes to set rates for electricity, including opportunities for the public vise and extend his remarks.) f Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. to protest a rate change filed with Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratu- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER FERC. New rates take effect if FERC late Dina Kim, a senior at State Col- PRO TEMPORE approves them or if FERC fails to issue lege Area High School, located in The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- an order approving or denying the filed Pennsylvania’s Fifth Congressional ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair rate within 60 days. The failure to ap- District, on earning the national Presi- will postpone further proceedings prove or deny a rate may result from dent’s Volunteer Service Award. today on motions to suspend the rules agency delay or, in some limited cases, This award honors people across the on which a recorded vote or the yeas from a vote that results in a dead- Nation who have volunteered 100 hours and nays are ordered, or on which the locked Commission, for example, a 2–2 per year or more in service to their vote incurs objection under clause 6 of vote. In such cases, the rates become communities. Dina has worked for rule XX. effective by operation of law even when years as a translator for Compassion Record votes on postponed questions these rates were not approved by a ma- Korea and was a former volunteer in will be taken later.