E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 115 CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION Vol. 164 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2018 No. 150 Senate The Senate was not in session today. Its next meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at 5 p.m. House of Representatives MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2018 The House met at 3:30 p.m. and was establish just laws and seek the com- resent. This is why in my first days in office, called to order by the Speaker pro tem- mon good that will lead to ways of eq- I rejected my congressional pension, turned pore (Mr. MITCHELL). uity and peace. down the healthcare subsidy for members of May all that is done this day be for Congress, and fought against a congressional f pay raise. I believe members of Congress Your greater honor and glory. should not be treated any differently than DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER Amen. PRO TEMPORE those they govern. I’ve done my best to live f these principles: I refused my pay during The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- government shutdowns and have slept in my fore the House the following commu- THE JOURNAL office to cut costs and be a more effective nication from the Speaker: The SPEAKER pro tempore. The legislator. WASHINGTON, DC, Chair has examined the Journal of the During my time in Congress, we’ve been September 10, 2018. last day’s proceedings and announces able to accomplish some great things. I’ve I hereby appoint the Honorable PAUL to the House his approval thereof. had the honor to lead on important issues MITCHELL to act as Speaker pro tempore on Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- such as eliminating the Sexual Harassment this day. nal stands approved. Slush Fund for members of Congress, in- PAUL D. RYAN, creasing protections for sexual assault vic- Speaker of the House of Representatives. f tims in the military, and getting the PAWS f PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Act to the floor for a vote later this month, which will provide much needed help for PRAYER The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the service members dealing with Post-Trau- The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick gentleman from Idaho (Mr. SIMPSON) matic Stress. I’ve also been proud to play a J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: come forward and lead the House in the significant role in helping pass one of the largest tax cuts in our country’s history and Merciful God, we give You thanks for Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. SIMPSON led the Pledge of Alle- moving the U.S. Embassy in Israel to Jeru- giving us another day. salem. In this 17th year of post-9/11, we pray giance as follows: I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the As the Republican nominee for Governor of that the children of this generation Florida, it is clear to me that I will likely and their children’s children may never United States of America, and to the Repub- lic for which it stands, one nation under God, miss the vast majority of our remaining ses- have to experience another day like the indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. sion days for this Congress. Under these cir- one that flooded our TV screens so cumstances, it would be inappropriate for me many years ago. f to accept a salary. In order to honor my Bless those who mourn still those RESIGNATION FROM THE HOUSE principles and protect the taxpayer, I offi- who were lost, and continue to bless all OF REPRESENTATIVES cially resign from the House of Representa- tives effective immediately. For purposes of first responders, whose work continues The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- into future times of stress and need. pay, I ask that my resignation be retroactive fore the House the following resigna- to September 1 so that I do not receive any Protect and guide this Nation to a tion from the House of Representa- pay for the month of September. new security, built upon human integ- tives: rity and communal solidarity with all This is not a decision I make lightly. It has who love freedom and human dignity, CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, been an honor to serve the people of Flor- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, ida’s Sixth Congressional District, and I look while respecting the lives and beliefs of Washington, DC, September 10, 2018. forward to serving them and the rest of Flor- others. DEAR SPEAKER RYAN: One of my guiding ida as our state’s next Governor. Empower the Members of Congress principles during my tenure in Congress has Respectfully, and governments around the world to been to protect the taxpayers that I rep- RON DESANTIS. 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. H7945 . VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:55 Sep 11, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10SE7.000 H10SEPT1 H7946 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 10, 2018 CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, DIVISION C—MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, shall be derived from the Inland Waterways HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, VETERANS AFFAIRS, AND RELATED Trust Fund, except as otherwise specifically Washington, DC, September 10, 2018. AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2019 provided for in law: Provided, That the Sec- Governor RICK SCOTT, Title I—Department of Defense retary shall initiate five new construction State of Florida, Title II—Department of Veterans Affairs starts during fiscal year 2019: Provided fur- Tallahassee, FL. Title III—Related Agencies ther, That for new construction projects, DEAR GOVERNOR SCOTT: I hereby submit Title IV—Overseas Contingency Operations project cost sharing agreements shall be exe- my resignation as the United States Rep- Title V—General Provisions cuted as soon as practicable but no later resentative of the 6th Congressional District than September 30, 2019: Provided further, SEC. 3. REFERENCES. of Florida, effective immediately. That no allocation for a new start shall be Except as expressly provided otherwise, Please find the attached letter I have sub- considered final and no work allowance shall any reference to ‘‘this Act’’ contained in any mitted to the Speaker of the United States be made until the Secretary provides to the division of this Act shall be treated as refer- House of Representatives. Committees on Appropriations of both ring only to the provisions of that division. Sincerely, Houses of Congress an out-year funding sce- RON DESANTIS. SEC. 4. STATEMENT OF APPROPRIATIONS. nario demonstrating the affordability of the The following sums in this Act are appro- selected new starts and the impacts on other f priated, out of any money in the Treasury projects: Provided further, That the Secretary ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER not otherwise appropriated, for the fiscal may not deviate from the new starts pro- PRO TEMPORE year ending September 30, 2019. posed in the work plan, once the plan has been submitted to the Committees on Appro- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under DIVISION A—ENERGY AND WATER DEVEL- OPMENT AND RELATED AGENCIES AP- priations of both Houses of Congress. clause 5(d) of rule XX, the Chair an- PROPRIATIONS ACT, 2019 MISSISSIPPI RIVER AND TRIBUTARIES nounces to the House that, in light of TITLE I For expenses necessary for flood damage the resignation of the gentleman from reduction projects and related efforts in the CORPS OF ENGINEERS—CIVIL Florida (Mr. DESANTIS), the whole Mississippi River alluvial valley below Cape number of the House is 429. DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY Girardeau, Missouri, as authorized by law, CORPS OF ENGINEERS—CIVIL $368,000,000, to remain available until ex- f The following appropriations shall be ex- pended, of which such sums as are necessary CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 5895, pended under the direction of the Secretary to cover the Federal share of eligible oper- ENERGY AND WATER, LEGISLA- of the Army and the supervision of the Chief ation and maintenance costs for inland har- TIVE BRANCH, AND MILITARY of Engineers for authorized civil functions of bors shall be derived from the Harbor Main- tenance Trust Fund. CONSTRUCTION AND VETERANS the Department of the Army pertaining to AFFAIRS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, river and harbor, flood and storm damage re- OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 2019 duction, shore protection, aquatic ecosystem For expenses necessary for the operation, restoration, and related efforts. maintenance, and care of existing river and Mr. SIMPSON submitted the fol- INVESTIGATIONS harbor, flood and storm damage reduction, aquatic ecosystem restoration, and related lowing conference report and state- For expenses necessary where authorized projects authorized by law; providing secu- ment on the bill (H.R. 5895) making ap- by law for the collection and study of basic propriations for energy and water de- rity for infrastructure owned or operated by information pertaining to river and harbor, the Corps, including administrative build- velopment and related agencies for the flood and storm damage reduction, shore ings and laboratories; maintaining harbor fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, protection, aquatic ecosystem restoration, channels provided by a State, municipality, and for other purposes: and related needs; for surveys and detailed or other public agency that serve essential studies, and plans and specifications of pro- CONFERENCE REPORT (H. REPT. 115–929) navigation needs of general commerce, posed river and harbor, flood and storm dam- where authorized by law; surveying and The committee of conference on the dis- age reduction, shore protection, and aquatic agreeing votes of the two Houses on the charting northern and northwestern lakes ecosystem restoration projects, and related and connecting waters; clearing and amendment of the Senate to the bill (H.R.