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, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2016 No. 19 House of Representatives The House met at 10 a.m. and was 300,000 young Americans are in danger I am pleased to stand before this called to order by the Speaker. of becoming victims of sex trafficking. country today and say that a group of f The average age, believe it or not, is 12 local officials and local volunteers did to 14 years old for girls. Last year something great in a local community MORNING-HOUR DEBATE alone, my home State of Pennsylvania that is going to preserve for future gen- The SPEAKER. Pursuant to the had a total of 106 reported cases of erations a really historic, cultural, and order of the House of January 5, 2016, human trafficking and 514 calls of environmental gem. the Chair will now recognize Members human trafficking violations. In fact, I commend the dedicated officials in from lists submitted by the majority Pennsylvania has stepped up the fight the West Chester community, includ- and minority leaders for morning-hour by enacting stricter human trafficking ing the West Chester Borough Council, debate. laws, and it was named one of the top a lot of people involved in the preserva- The Chair will alternate recognition five ‘‘most improved’’ States by the tion movement, including the grant between the parties, with each party Polaris Project. writing teams at the Natural Lands limited to 1 hour and each Member The legislation we have passed here Trust, as well as the Brandywine Con- other than the majority and minority in the House is another step in the servancy and many others, for their ef- leaders and the minority whip limited right direction. We have made forts to preserve this passive park. progress, but there is more that we can to 5 minutes, but in no event shall de- f bate continue beyond 11:50 a.m. and must do. I look forward to working with my colleagues to continue the RECESS f fight against human trafficking. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. ENDING HUMAN TRAFFICKING BARCLAY GROUNDS HARDY). Pursuant to clause 12(a) of Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsylvania. Mr. The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes rule I, the Chair declares the House in Speaker, I also rise to highlight the the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. recess until noon today. COSTELLO) for 5 minutes. success of a local land preservation ef- fort in West Chester Borough, Chester Accordingly (at 10 o’clock and 4 min- Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsylvania. Mr. utes a.m.), the House stood in recess. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 515, County, Pennsylvania. The Barclay Grounds, located in f and I commend Congressman SMITH for West Chester Borough, is a beautiful his continued leadership efforts to b 1200 combat human trafficking. It is an property. The land has a rich history dating back to William Penn’s charter AFTER RECESS issue many of us take very, very seri- from the King. Over the years, it has ously. The recess having expired, the House served as an orchard and has been uti- This Congress, the House has passed was called to order by the Speaker pro lized for agricultural purposes as well several commonsense, bipartisan pieces tempore (Mr. JENKINS of West Virginia) as for passive recreation activities. For at noon. of legislation to end human traf- over 2 years, local officials and grass- ficking, and we remain dedicated to roots volunteers have worked on a f finding solutions to prevent this crimi- common mission: to preserve the Bar- PRAYER nal activity, to protect victims, and to clay Grounds for future generations. prosecute those individuals who seek I can recall, when I was a county The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick to exploit innocent children. commissioner, when a gentleman by J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: One year ago today, I spoke on this the name of John Cottage, who founded God of mercy, we give You thanks for critical piece of legislation when it the Barclay Grounds Preservation Alli- giving us another day. first came to the House floor. I am glad ance, came in to see us, and I and my With exciting news for some, dis- the Senate has finally considered it, then-colleagues on the Board of County appointing for others, and remarkable and I am proud to be standing here Commissioners, Terence Farrell and for our Nation, the Members of this as- again today as this legislation will fi- Kathi Cozzone, decided that this was a sembly gather to address the work that nally make its way to the President’s worthwhile endeavor. We provided the is theirs to perform. desk for his signature following the seed funding, if you will, to help kick- May each Member be reminded of the legislation’s passage here in the House. start the grant application process for responsibility before them and, amidst Mr. Speaker, human trafficking is several funding streams to make sure the heightened emotions of this day, not a distant concept. It exists in com- that we would be able to preserve the properly and accurately discern sub- munities across America. An estimated Barclay Grounds. stance from distraction. 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. H435 . VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:03 Feb 03, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A02FE7.000 H02FEPT1 emcdonald on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H436 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 2, 2016 We thank You for the incredible gift HUMANITARIAN CRISIS IN Ms. ADAMS. Mr. Speaker, yesterday of our representative democracy still MADAYA, SYRIAN marked the anniversary of the Greens- being forged in the river of time that is (Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of Cali- boro Four sit-ins. Fifty-six years ago four North Caro- American history. May the work done fornia asked and was given permission lina A&T freshmen decided to peace- in the people’s House through these to address the House for 1 minute and fully challenge racial segregation in days prove to be historically fruitful to revise and extend her remarks.) and edifying for generations of Ameri- my hometown of Greensboro and the Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of Cali- community I’m proud to serve in Con- cans to come. fornia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in May all that is done be for Your gress. order to bring attention to the ongoing Joseph McNeil, Jibreel Khazan, greater honor and glory. humanitarian crisis in Madaya, Syria. Amen. Franklin McCain, and David Richmond The inhabitants of Madaya are un- sat at a whites-only lunch counter in- f able to leave and are threatened daily side a Greensboro Woolworth store. THE JOURNAL by regime snipers and antipersonnel These young men sparked a wave of mines that surround their city. Over The SPEAKER pro tempore. The peaceful protests that spanned the 40,000 civilians have been kept from re- State and Nation, helping to put an Chair has examined the Journal of the ceiving vital humanitarian aid. And, last day’s proceedings and announces end to racial segregation. yes, this has resulted in mass starva- I remember traveling through North to the House his approval thereof. tion. Carolina as a young girl and going to Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- Sadly, Madaya is not unique in its the back door of restaurants because I nal stands approved. suffering. There are Madayas all over couldn’t sit inside. Because of the f Syria—cities under siege—caught in Greensboro Four, my children, my PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE the middle of this vicious fighting, cit- grandchildren, and future generations ies with inhabitants in dire need of won’t have to share in my experience. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the food, water, and medical attention. My bipartisan resolution, H. Res. 128, gentlewoman from North Carolina (Ms. I urge Congress, the President, and honors these four courageous men and FOXX) come forward and lead the House the international community to do recognizes their impact. It has the sup- in the Pledge of Allegiance. more in response to the humanitarian port of 62 Members of Congress from Ms. FOXX led the Pledge of Alle- crisis that is going on in Syria. Enough both sides of the aisle. giance as follows: is enough. We have to stop these trage- Today I am calling on my colleagues I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the dies from happening. It is our collec- to support and pass this resolution in United States of America, and to the Repub- tive responsibility to do everything in honor of the Greensboro Four and all of lic for which it stands, one nation under God, our power; so let’s do it. the students who stood up for equality indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. by sitting down to end racial segrega- f f tion. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER IRANIAN NUCLEAR DEAL f PRO TEMPORE SUPPORTS TERRORISM ROADBLOCK HUMAN TRAFFICKING The SPEAKER pro tempore. The (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina (Mr. WALBERG asked and was given Chair will entertain up to 15 requests asked and was given permission to ad- permission to address the House for 1 for 1-minute speeches on each side of dress the House for 1 minute and to re- minute.) the aisle.