E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 112 CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION Vol. 157 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 2011 No. 43 House of Representatives The House met at 2 p.m. and was I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the Yvette D. Clarke of New York called to order by the Speaker. United States of America, and to the Repub- Best regards, lic for which it stands, one nation under God, NANCY PELOSI, f indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Democratic Leader. PRAYER f The Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P. COMMUNICATION FROM THE f Coughlin, offered the following prayer: CLERK OF THE HOUSE Cherry blossoms draw thousands of ROTARY INTERNATIONAL ASSISTS The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. POE visitors to the Capitol city, Lord. Their JAPAN silent beauty causes busy residents to of Texas) laid before the House the fol- stop their frenzied motion and simply lowing communication from the Clerk (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina gaze for a moment. Reflected in pools of the House of Representatives: asked and was given permission to ad- or clustered together on lawns, wrin- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, dress the House for 1 minute and to re- kled with age, their new life displays a Washington, DC, March 17, 2011. vise and extend his remarks.) unified motion of gentle friendship. Hon. JOHN A. BOEHNER, Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Today, in our prayer, Lord, we offer The Speaker, House of Representatives, Speaker, all Americans have provided Washington, DC. voice to their song of spring and praise sympathy for the people of Japan due DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- You and bless You for this momentary mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of to the massive earthquake and tsu- revelation of Your unique mystery and the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- nami, but I was grateful to learn last the blessing upon this Nation. Lord, tives, the Clerk received the following mes- week at the Lexington Rotary Club, led this powerful gift of the Japanese peo- sage from the Secretary of the Senate on by President Nick Pizzuti, that The ple invites us to pray for our friends in March 17, 2011 at 6:52 p.m.: Rotary Foundation is taking direct ac- their hour of need and suffering. That the Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 30. tion. Special Assistant Bill Walker of Spring’s fragile beauty will not be ma- With best wishes, I am, the Second District Office is a dedi- Sincerely, nipulated or contained for very long. In cated Lexington Rotarian. The Rotary ROBERT F. REEVES, and through this passing glimpse of Deputy Clerk. Japan and Pacific Islands Disaster glory, the truth of Your promise is re- Fund has been established for dona- f vealed. So, we learn the importance of tions online worldwide. Rotary Inter- Your timing and the art of subtle cohe- COMMUNICATION FROM THE national President Ray Klinginsmith sion in natural forces. DEMOCRATIC LEADER of Kirksville, Missouri, is promoting Lord, grant us patience that You will The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- the people-to-people assistance in the have Your way with us now and al- fore the House the following commu- best tradition of Rotary with his creed: ways. nication from the Honorable NANCY Building Communities, Bridging Con- Amen. PELOSI, Democratic Leader: tinents. Japan is a leading Rotary na- f MARCH 16, 2011. tion, and it is fitting the incoming RI THE JOURNAL Hon. JOHN BOEHNER, president-nominee to continue the re- Speaker, House of Representatives, lief assistance is Sakuji Tanaka of the The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam- Washington, DC. Rotary Club of Yashio, Saitama, ined the Journal of the last day’s pro- DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to clause Japan. ceedings and announces to the House 5(a)(4)(A) of rule X of the Rules of the House As a Rotarian, I appreciate Rotarians his approval thereof. of Representatives, I designate the following worldwide, with hundreds of new clubs Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- Members to be available to serve on inves- in formerly Communist countries from nal stands approved. tigative subcommittees of the Committee on Ethics during the 112th Congress: Bulgaria to Slovakia to Russia making f Zoe Lofgren of California a difference with Service Above Self. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Ben Chandler of Kentucky As with Polio Plus, Rotarians can The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman John P. Sarbanes of Maryland achieve humanitarian assistance which Terri A. Sewell of Alabama from Texas (Mr. BURGESS) come for- creates worldwide records for effective- Paul Tonko of New York ness. ward and lead the House in the Pledge Ben Ray Luja´ n of New Mexico of Allegiance. David N. Cicilline of Rhode Island In conclusion, God bless our troops, Mr. BURGESS led the Pledge of Alle- William R. Keating of Massachusetts and we will never forget September the giance as follows: Adam B. Schiff of California 11th in the global war on terrorism. 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. H1991 . VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:31 Mar 30, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29MR7.000 H29MRPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE H1992 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 29, 2011 CONGRATULATING BELLARMINE are our goals? How are we going to en- by striking ‘‘April 1, 2011’’ and inserting KNIGHTS sure that the next government of Libya ‘‘June 1, 2011’’. is not even more hostile than the cur- (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments (Mr. YARMUTH asked and was given made by this section shall take effect on permission to address the House for 1 rent regime? April 1, 2011. The President does need to follow minute.) SEC. 4. EXTENSION OF AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT Mr. YARMUTH. Mr. Speaker, in Lou- through with his actions. We need to PROGRAM. isville, we have a lot to be proud of— have the resolve to see this through. (a) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— the Kentucky Derby, the Louisville The President waited too long to ad- (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 48103 of title 49, Slugger, Muhammad Ali—and now the dress the Nation. Certainly, the Con- United States Code, is amended by striking gress needed to be involved. And cer- the 2 paragraphs designated as paragraph (8) NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball and inserting the following: Champion Bellarmine Knights. tainly the American people needed to be involved. ‘‘(8) $2,466,666,667 for the 8-month period be- Led by Coach Scott Davenport, the ginning on October 1, 2010.’’. Knights finished their regular season f (2) OBLIGATION OF AMOUNTS.—Subject to with 24 wins, won their second consecu- limitations specified in advance in appro- tive conference title, and stormed b 1410 priation Acts, sums made available pursuant through the NCAA tournament to ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER to the amendment made by paragraph (1) bring home the university’s first na- may be obligated at any time through Sep- PRO TEMPORE tember 30, 2011, and shall remain available tional championship. The Knights cor- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- until expended. ralled Mustangs and tamed Mavericks. ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair (3) PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION.—For pur- And on Saturday, led by all-tourney will postpone further proceedings poses of calculating funding apportionments players Jeremy Kendle and Justin today on motions to suspend the rules and meeting other requirements under sec- tions 47114, 47115, 47116, and 47117 of title 49, Benedetti, Chris Dowe’s 16 points, Luke on which a recorded vote or the yeas Sprague’s double-double, and clutch United States Code, for the 8-month period and nays are ordered, or on which the beginning on October 1, 2010, the Adminis- free throws from Hobbs and Holmes, vote incurs objection under clause 6 of the Knights grounded a Jet and sent trator of the Federal Aviation Administra- rule XX. tion shall— the Seasiders packing. The Knights are Record votes on postponed questions (A) first calculate funding apportionments true student athletes who overcame in- will be taken after 6:30 p.m. today. on an annualized basis as if the total amount juries and adversity bound together by available under section 48103 of such title for trust—trust in their abilities and trust f fiscal year 2011 were $3,700,000,000; and in each other. And let’s not forget the AIRPORT AND AIRWAY EXTENSION (B) then reduce by 20 percent— (i) all funding apportionments calculated trust and support of the fans who trav- ACT OF 2011 eled by the busload nearly 900 miles to under subparagraph (A); and cheer on their Knights. Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, I move to (ii) amounts available pursuant to sections 47117(b) and 47117(f)(2) of such title. Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 1079) to amend the Internal Rev- (b) PROJECT GRANT AUTHORITY.—Section today in congratulating Coach Dav- 47104(c) of such title is amended by striking enport, the team, and the entire enue Code of 1986 to extend the funding ‘‘March 31, 2011,’’ and inserting ‘‘May 31, Bellarmine community on its 2011 and expenditure authority of the Air- 2011,’’. NCAA national championship. This was port and Airway Trust Fund, to amend SEC. 5. EXTENSION OF EXPIRING AUTHORITIES. a victory that made history—and on title 49, United States Code, to extend (a) Section 40117(l)(7) of title 49, United behalf of everyone in Louisville, we’re the airport improvement program, and States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘April 1, proud to call the Knights our home- for other purposes.