granule_id,date,congress,session,volume,issue,title,chamber,granule_class,sub_granule_class,page_start,page_end,speakers,bills,citation,full_text CREC-2016-12-30-pt1-PgD1149-2,2016-12-30,114,2,,,Daily Digest/Senate Committee Meetings,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDSCMEETINGS,D1149,D1149,,,162 Cong. Rec. D1149,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 185 (Friday, December 30, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 185 (Friday, December 30, 2016)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1149] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No committee meetings were held." CREC-2016-12-30-pt1-PgD1149-3,2016-12-30,114,2,,,Daily Digest/House of Representatives,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDHCHAMBER,D1149,D1149,,"[{""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HRES"", ""number"": ""957""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""6536""}]",162 Cong. Rec. D1149,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 185 (Friday, December 30, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 185 (Friday, December 30, 2016)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1149] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 1 public bill, H.R. 6536; and 1 resolution, H. Res. 957 were introduced. Page H7637 Additional Cosponsors: Page H7638 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: Committee on the Budget, Report on Activities During the 114th Congress (January 3, 2015 to December 30, 2016) (H. Rept. 114-897). Committee on Foreign Affairs. Report on Activities During the 114th Congress (January 3, 2015 to December 30, 2016) (H. Rept. 114-898). Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Report on Activities During the 114th Congress (January 3, 2015 to December 30, 2016) (H. Rept. 114-899). Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Report to establish a modernized national Integrated Public Alert and Warning System, and for other purposes (H. Rept. 114-900). Committee on House Administration. Report on Activities During the 114th Congress (January 3, 2015 to December 30, 2016) (H. Rept. 114-901). Page H7637 Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed Representative Messer to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. Page H7631 Chaplain: The prayer was offered by the Guest Chaplain, Reverend Michael Wilker, Lutheran Church of the Reformation, Washington, DC. Page H7631 Quorum Calls--Votes: There were no yea-and-nay votes, and there were no recorded votes. There were no quorum calls. Adjournment: The House met at 10 a.m. and adjourned at 10:02 a.m." CREC-2016-12-30-pt1-PgD1149-4,2016-12-30,114,2,,,Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDHCMEETINGS,D1149,D1149,,,162 Cong. Rec. D1149,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 185 (Friday, December 30, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 185 (Friday, December 30, 2016)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1149] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No hearings were held. Joint Meetings No joint committee meetings were held." CREC-2016-12-30-pt1-PgD1149-5,2016-12-30,114,2,,,Daily Digest/COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR 2017-01-03,,DAILYDIGEST,DDCOMMITTEEMEETINGS,D1149,D1149,,,162 Cong. Rec. D1149,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 185 (Friday, December 30, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 185 (Friday, December 30, 2016)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1149] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2017 (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) Senate No meetings/hearings scheduled. House No hearings are scheduled." CREC-2016-12-30-pt1-PgD1149-6,2016-12-30,114,2,,,Daily Digest/Next Meeting of the SENATE + Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES + Other End Matter,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDENDMATTER,D1149,D1150,,,162 Cong. Rec. D1149,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 185 (Friday, December 30, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 185 (Friday, December 30, 2016)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1149-D1150] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRESSIONAL RECORD (USPS 087-390). The Periodicals postage is paid at Washington, D.C. The public proceedings of each House of Congress, as reported by the Official Reporters thereof, are printed pursuant to directions of the Joint Committee on Printing as authorized by appropriate provisions of Title 44, United States Code, and published for each day that one or both Houses are in session, excepting very infrequent instances when two or more unusually small consecutive issues are printed one time. 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Following each session of Congress, the daily Congressional Record is revised, printed, permanently bound and sold by the Superintendent of Documents in individual parts or by sets. With the exception of copyrighted articles, there are no restrictions on the republication of material from the Congressional Record. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Superintendent of Documents, Congressional Record, U.S. Government Publishing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402, along with the entire mailing label from the last issue received. [[Page D1150]] _______________________________________________________________________ Next Meeting of the SENATE 11:55 a.m., Tuesday, January 3 Senate Chamber Program for Tuesday: Senate will meet in a pro forma session. Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 11 a.m., Tuesday, January 3 House Chamber Program for Tuesday: House will meet in Pro Forma session at 11 a.m. _______________________________________________________________________ Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue HOUSE Meng, Grace, N.Y., E1741" CREC-2016-12-30-pt1-PgD1149,2016-12-30,114,2,,,Daily Digest/Senate,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDSCHAMBER,D1149,D1149,,,162 Cong. Rec. D1149,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 185 (Friday, December 30, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 185 (Friday, December 30, 2016)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1149] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Friday, December 30, 2016 [[Page D1149]] Daily Digest Senate Chamber Action The Senate met at 10:00:04 a.m. in pro forma session, and adjourned at 10:00:13 a.m. until 11:55 a.m., on Tuesday, January 3, 2017." CREC-2016-12-30-pt1-PgE1741-2,2016-12-30,114,2,,,REMARKS ON THE 114TH CONGRESS,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,ALLOTHER,E1741,E1742,"[{""name"": ""Grace Meng"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,162 Cong. Rec. E1741,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 185 (Friday, December 30, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 185 (Friday, December 30, 2016)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1741-E1742] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] REMARKS ON THE 114TH CONGRESS ______ HON. GRACE MENG of new york in the house of representatives Friday, December 30, 2016 Ms. MENG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak about the 114th Congress. To be honest, I feel we failed the American people at times. When calls were made for sensible gun reform after the Pulse nightclub tragedy, the majority in this body refused to listen. When the American people clamored for policy solutions that would mitigate the effects of climate change during the warmest year on record, the majority refused to listen. When workers demanded increased wages, seniors called for the protection of retirement security programs, and the poor simply asked to be treated with a bit more dignity in the face of assistance cuts, the majority failed to listen. Despite these disappointments, however, there were opportunities for good that were seized. We recently passed the ``21st Century Cures Act'', we shepherded through multi-year water resource development and surface transportation reauthorizations, we began to address the opioid epidemic, and we finally replaced ``No Child Left Behind''. In each of these instances, there were opportunities for Members to improve these pieces of legislation, and I feel fortunate to have had several opportunities to do so successfully on behalf of my constituents. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to read into the Record some of the legislative achievements that were signed into law this Congress on behalf of the people of the Sixth Congressional District of New York: (1) H.R. 4238, ``To amend the Department of Energy Organization Act and the Local Public Works Capital Development and Investment Act of 1976 to modernize terms relating to minorities'', which struck the outdated and offensive term ``Oriental'' from the U.S. Code in each place it appeared referring to a person. (2) Section 111 of H.R. 3700, the ``Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016'', which requires the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to publish model guidelines for minimum heating requirements for public housing units. This effort originated in response to reports of New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) residents receiving inadequate unit heating when outside temperatures were well below freezing. (3) Section 5511 of H.R. 22, the ``Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act'', which requires a national review of existing federal and state rules covering the transportation of elementary and secondary school children on school buses, and mandates the creation of best practices for ensuring safe and reliable school bus transportation. (4) Section 6025 of H.R. 22, the ``Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act'', which requires the U.S. Government and Accountability Office to publish a report detailing the organizational readiness of the U.S. Department of Transportation to address autonomous vehicle technology challenges, including consumer privacy protections. This provision mirrors H.R. 3876, the ``Autonomous Vehicle Privacy Protection Act of 2015'', which was the first federal legislation ever introduced dealing solely with autonomous (driverless) vehicle concerns. (5) Section 24407 of H.R. 22, the ``Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act'', which requires improved data collection and reporting of child car seat performance during vehicle crashes, and a national study to be published on the topic within three years. (6) Section 565 of S. 2943, the ``National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017'', which reauthorized the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program, an expiring suicide prevention and resilience program for members of the National Guard, Reserves, and their families. (7) Section 1291(a) of S. 2943, the ``National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017'', which authorizes the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State to enter into water resource agreements with foreign governments. Pursuant to this provision, the United States will be permitted to partner with nations such as Israel to research and develop initiatives that will ensure access to water for U.S. troops stationed in regions of the world that experience water scarcity, such as the Middle East. (8) Section 5301(a) [Sec. 856. Art. 56. (b)(2)(F)] of S. 2943, the ``National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017'', which makes conspiracy to commit rape or sexual assault an offense that requires dismissal or dishonorable discharge under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. (9) Section 1814(a) of S. 2943, the ``National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017'', which requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide annual training to the Defense Acquisition University, the Federal Acquisition Institute, and other federal entities regarding regulations altered by the SBA during the prior year that affect federal acquisition procedures. This provision of law mirrors H.R. 4337, the ``Education for Contracting Personnel Improvement Act of 2016''. (10) Section 1150 of S. 612, the ``Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act'', which authorizes the Army Corps of Engineers to pursue projects and technologies that prevent and mitigate flood damage associated with ice jams. (11) Section 704(a) of S. 1635, the ``Department of State Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2017'', which strengthens the Department of State's Rewards for Justice Program by authorizing the Secretary of State to pay rewards to individuals who provide information about persons aiding or abetting war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide, and other criminal acts. (12) Page 43 of House Report 114-497--``Female providers.'' (Incorporated by reference into the Joint Explanatory Statement accompanying H.R. 5325, the ``Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act''). This provision urges the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs ``to seek to hire more female health care professionals in order to provide female veterans greater opportunities to choose the gender of their healthcare provider.'' (13) Page 46 of House Report 114-497--``Medical opinions from non-VA health care providers.'' (Incorporated by reference into the Joint Explanatory Statement accompanying H.R. 5325, the ``Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act''). This provision encourages the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) ``to accept medical opinions from non-VA health care providers when the evidence is sufficient for rating purposes'' in order to ``conserve VA's resources, enable faster rating decisions, and reduce the number of appeals.'' (14) Page 54 of House Report 114-497--``Placement of emblems of belief on headstones of unclaimed, deceased veterans.'' (Incorporated by reference into the Joint Explanatory Statement accompanying H.R. 5325, the ``Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act''). This provision encourages the VA ``to permit the placement of emblems of belief on headstones of unclaimed, deceased veterans if reliable . . . documentation of the veteran's beliefs can be produced (such as through dog tags or other military identification documents).'' This provision will make it possible for the Queens County American Legion to bury veterans who die without any living family in a manner consistent with the burial of other veterans. (15) Page 56 of House Report 114-497--``Asian American representation on the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans.'' (Incorporated by reference into the Joint Explanatory Statement accompanying H.R. 5325, the ``Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act''). This provision encourages the VA ``to consider appointing, in keeping with the demographic make-up of America's veteran community, an additional Asian American to the Advisory Committee [on Minority Veterans] in the coming year.'' This provision led to the appointment of Flushing, New York resident Fang Wong to the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans in August of 2016. Additionally, Mr. Speaker, I would also like for my constituents to know that the following legislative items were passed through the U.S. House of Representatives in their name, and that I am committed to ensuring each of these items are signed into law during the 115th Congress: [[Page E1742]] (1) H.R. 2669, the ``Anti-Spoofing Act of 2016'', which would make it illegal for scam artists to purposefully disguise telephone numbers displayed on caller ID, or over texts, in order to lure unsuspecting victims into answering the phone. This bill would significantly deter the rise in fraud being perpetrated by individuals claiming to represent a government agency, bank, hospital, or credit card company who then demand unwarranted payments over the phone. (2) H.R. 4570, the ``100 Years of Women in Congress Act'', which seeks to rename the Women and Minorities in STEM Fields Program at the U.S. Department of Agriculture the ``Jeannette Rankin Women and Minorities in STEM Fields Program'' in honor of the 100 year anniversary of the election of the first woman to Congress--Jeannette Rankin. (3) Section 2(5) of H.R. 6303, ``To designate facilities of the United States Postal Service, to establish new Zip Codes, and for other purposes,'' which would designate a single, unique ZIP Code for Glendale, New York. This section stems from H.R. 657, ``To direct the United States Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP Code for Glendale, New York'', an effort whose origins begin with former- Representative, and Vice Presidential candidate, Geraldine Ferraro almost 40 years ago. (4) Amendment No. 63 to H.R. 5293, the ``Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017'', which would increase funding for the Peer- Reviewed Cancer Research Program (PRCRP) by $8 million. These additional funds would be used to combat bladder, brain, colorectal, liver, pancreatic and stomach cancers, as well as lymphoma, melanoma and other skin cancers, mesothelioma, and cancer in children, adolescents and young adults. Unfortunately, the federal government will instead be funded pursuant to a continuing resolution through the New Year. (5) Amendment No. 117 to H.R. 5538, the ``Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017'', which would increase funding for the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center (APAC) by $300,000, tripling APAC's federal funding. Unfortunately, again, the federal government will instead be funded pursuant to a continuing resolution through the New Year. (6)Amendment No. 66 to H.R. 5485, the ``Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2017'', which would increase funding for Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) by $5 million for a total funding amount of $130 million, an amount sufficient to place a new SBDC assistance center in New York's Sixth Congressional District. Again, unfortunately, the federal government will instead be funded pursuant to a continuing resolution through the New Year. (7) Section 1259R of H.R. 4909, the ``National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017'', which would renew for three years an expiring Iranian sanction that requires monitoring and tracking of certain ships and airlines traveling to and from Iran. (8) Section 568 of H.R. 4909, the ``National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017'', which would require an independent U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) report on the admissions practices and gender composition of each U.S. service academy in order to ensure adequate female and minority representation (which would ten directly translate into a more diverse officer corps in the U.S. military). (9) Amendment No. 6 to H.R. 2406, the ``Sportsmen's Heritage and Recreational Enhancement Act'', which would permit U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Law Enforcement Officers to be placed in U.S. diplomatic and consular posts in African nations in order to assist local wildlife rangers in the protection of elephants. (10) Section 597 of H.R. 1735, the ``National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016'', which would require directors of underperforming VA regional offices to explain why their regional office did not meet minimum national standards for claims processing and accuracy in a given year, describe what additional resources would be needed to meet such standards in the following year, and describe what new actions they will implement in response to their poor performance. Mr. Speaker, I look forward to working with you on behalf of the American people in the coming Congress." CREC-2016-12-30-pt1-PgH-FrontMatter,2016-12-30,114,2,,,House of Representatives,HOUSE,HOUSE,FRONTMATTER,H7631,H7631,,,162 Cong. Rec. H7631,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 185 (Friday, December 30, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 185 (Friday, December 30, 2016)] [House] [Page H7631] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S Vol. 162 WASHINGTON, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2016 No. 185" CREC-2016-12-30-pt1-PgH7631-2,2016-12-30,114,2,,,DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE,HOUSE,HOUSE,HDESIGNATION,H7631,H7631,,,162 Cong. Rec. H7631,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 185 (Friday, December 30, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 185 (Friday, December 30, 2016)] [House] [Page H7631] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE The SPEAKER pro tempore laid before the House the following communication from the Speaker: Washington, DC, December 30, 2016. I hereby appoint the Honorable Luke Messer to act as Speaker pro tempore on this day. Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives. ____________________" CREC-2016-12-30-pt1-PgH7631-3,2016-12-30,114,2,,,PRAYER,HOUSE,HOUSE,PRAYER,H7631,H7631,,,162 Cong. Rec. H7631,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 185 (Friday, December 30, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 185 (Friday, December 30, 2016)] [House] [Page H7631] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PRAYER Reverend Michael D. Wilker, Lutheran Church of the Reformation, Washington, D.C., offered the following prayer: Eternal God, for everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under Heaven. You have made each of us and gathered us together for this moment. Jesus Christ promised at the end of time that the nations will be judged by how they feed the hungry, refresh the thirsty, welcome the stranger, clothe the naked, care for the sick, and visit the imprisoned. Thank You for guiding and encouraging us to answer Your call to justice and mercy in this past year. Forgive us for the ways we mistreated others and failed to care for Your creation. In the new year, astonish and disrupt us so that we may meet You when we serve those who are at the lowest rungs and the farthest margins of our society. When we are vulnerable or suffering, surprise us with Your amazing grace, steadfast love, and everlasting joy. Amen. ____________________" CREC-2016-12-30-pt1-PgH7631-4,2016-12-30,114,2,,,THE JOURNAL,HOUSE,HOUSE,HJOURNAL,H7631,H7631,,"[{""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HRES"", ""number"": ""944""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HRES"", ""number"": ""944""}]",162 Cong. Rec. H7631,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 185 (Friday, December 30, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 185 (Friday, December 30, 2016)] [House] [Page H7631] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] THE JOURNAL The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 2(a) of House Resolution 944, the Journal of the last day's proceedings is approved. ____________________" CREC-2016-12-30-pt1-PgH7631-5,2016-12-30,114,2,,,PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE,HOUSE,HOUSE,PLEDGE,H7631,H7631,,,162 Cong. Rec. H7631,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 185 (Friday, December 30, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 185 (Friday, December 30, 2016)] [House] [Page H7631] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair will lead the House in the Pledge of Allegiance. The SPEAKER pro tempore led the Pledge of Allegiance as follows: I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. ____________________" CREC-2016-12-30-pt1-PgH7631-6,2016-12-30,114,2,,,HOUSE BILLS APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT,HOUSE,HOUSE,ALLOTHER,H7631,H7632,,"[{""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""34""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""710""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""845""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""875""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""960""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""1150""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""1475""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2028""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2494""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2726""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""2733""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3004""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3218""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3471""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3784""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3842""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3937""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4352""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4419""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4465""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4511""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4618""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4665""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4680""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4887""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4902""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4939""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5015""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5065""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5099""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5111""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5147""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5150""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5309""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5356""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5392""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5509""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5578""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5591""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5612""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5676""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5687""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5785""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5790""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5798""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5873""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5877""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5883""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5889""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5944""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5946""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5948""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5995""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""6007""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""6014""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""6130""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""6138""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""6282""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""6302""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""6304""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""6323""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""6400""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""6416""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""6431""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""6450""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""6451""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""6452""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""6477""}]",162 Cong. Rec. H7631,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 185 (Friday, December 30, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 185 (Friday, December 30, 2016)] [House] [Pages H7631-H7632] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HOUSE BILLS APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT The President notified the Clerk of the House that on the following dates, he had approved and signed bills of the following titles: October 7, 2016: H.R. 1475. An Act to authorize a Wall of Remembrance as part of the Korean War Veterans Memorial and to allow certain private contributions to fund that Wall of Remembrance. H.R. 2494. An Act to support global anti-poaching efforts, strengthen the capacity of partner countries to counter wildlife trafficking, designate major wildlife trafficking countries, and for other purposes. H.R. 2733. An Act to require the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for certain Indian tribes, and for other purposes. H.R. 3004. An Act to amend the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Act to extend the authorization for the Gullah/ Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission. H.R. 3937. An Act to designate the building utilized as a United States courthouse located at 150 Reade Circle in Greenville, North Carolina, as the ``Randy D. Doub United States Courthouse''. H.R. 5147. An Act to amend title 40, United States Code, to require restrooms in public buildings to be equipped with baby changing facilities. H.R. 5578. An Act to establish certain rights for sexual assault survivors, and for other purposes. H.R. 5883. An Act to amend the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, to clarify the duties relating to services furnished in connection with the buying or selling of livestock in commerce through online, video, or other electronic methods, and for other purposes. H.R. 5944. An Act to amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to certain grant assurances, and for other purposes. H.R. 5946. An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income any prizes or awards won in competition in the Olympic Games or the Paralympic Games. November 28, 2016: H.R. 845. An Act to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to publish in the Federal Register a strategy to significantly increase the role of volunteers and partners in National Forest System trail maintenance, and for other purposes. H.R. 4511. An Act to amend the Veterans' Oral History Project Act to allow the collection of video and audio recordings of biographical histories by immediate family members of members of the Armed Forces who died as a result of their service during a period of war. H.R. 5392. An Act to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve the Veterans Crisis Line. H.R. 6007. An Act to amend title 49, United States Code, to include consideration of certain impacts on commercial space launch and reentry activities in a navigable airspace analysis, and for other purposes. December 8, 2016: H.R. 4665. An Act to require the Secretary of Commerce to conduct an assessment and analysis of the outdoor recreation economy of the United States, and for other purposes. H.R. 4902. An Act to amend title 5, United States Code, to expand law enforcement availability pay to employees of U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Air and Marine Operations. H.R. 5785. An Act to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for an annuity supplement for certain air traffic controllers. H.R. 5873. An Act to designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 511 East San Antonio Avenue in El Paso, Texas, as the ``R.E. Thomason Federal Building and United States Courthouse''. December 10, 2016: H.R. 2028. An Act making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes. [[Page H7632]] December 13, 2016: H.R. 34. An Act to accelerate the discovery, development, and delivery of 21st century cures, and for other purposes. December 14, 2016: H.R. 3471. An Act to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the provision of automobiles and adaptive equipment by the Department of Veterans Affairs. H.R. 4419. An Act to update the financial disclosure requirements for judges of the District of Columbia courts and to make other improvements to the District of Columbia courts. H.R. 5111. An Act to prohibit the use of certain clauses in form contracts that restrict the ability of a consumer to communicate regarding the goods or services offered in interstate commerce that were the subject of the contract, and for other purposes. H.R. 5509. An Act to name the Department of Veterans Affairs temporary lodging facility in Indianapolis, Indiana, as the ``Dr. Otis Bowen Veteran House''. H.R. 5995. An Act to strike the sunset on certain provisions relating to the authorized protest of a task or delivery order under section 4106 of title 41, United States Code. December 16, 2016: H.R. 710. An Act to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to prepare a comprehensive security assessment of the transportation security card program, and for other purposes. H.R. 875. An Act to provide for alternative financing arrangements for the provision of certain services and the construction and maintenance of infrastructure at land border ports of entry, and for other purposes. H.R. 960. An Act to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Newark, Ohio, as the Daniel L. Kinnard VA Clinic. H.R. 1150. An Act to amend the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 to improve the ability of the United States to advance religious freedom globally through enhanced diplomacy, training, counterterrorism, and foreign assistance efforts, and through stronger and more flexible political responses to religious freedom violations and violent extremism worldwide, and for other purposes. H.R. 2726. An Act to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the first manned landing on the moon. H.R. 3218. An Act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1221 State Street, Suite 12, Santa Barbara, California, as the ``Special Warfare Operator Master Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Louis `Lou' J. Langlais Post Office Building''. H.R. 3784. An Act to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to establish an Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation and a Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee, and for other purposes. H.R. 3842. An Act to improve homeland security, including domestic preparedness and response to terrorism, by reforming Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers to provide training to first responders, and for other purposes. H.R. 4352. An Act to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program establishing a patient self-scheduling appointment system, and for other purposes. H.R. 4465. An Act to decrease the deficit by consolidating and selling Federal buildings and other civilian real property, and for other purposes. H.R. 4618. An Act to designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 121 Spring Street SE in Gainesville, Georgia, as the ``Sidney Oslin Smith, Jr. Federal Building and United States Courthouse''. H.R. 4680. An Act to prepare the National Park Service for its Centennial in 2016 and for a second century of promoting and protecting the natural, historic, and cultural resources of our National Parks for the enjoyment of present and future generations, and for other purposes. H.R. 4887. An Act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 23323 Shelby Road in Shelby, Indiana, as the ``Richard Allen Cable Post Office''. H.R. 4939. An Act to increase engagement with the governments of the Caribbean region, the Caribbean diaspora community in the United States, and the private sector and civil society in both the United States and the Caribbean, and for other purposes. H.R. 5015. An Act to restore amounts improperly withheld for tax purposes from severance payments to individuals who retired or separated from service in the Armed Forces for combat-related injuries, and for other purposes. H.R. 5065. An Act to direct the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration to notify air carriers and security screening personnel of the Transportation Security Administration of such Administration's guidelines regarding permitting baby formula, breast milk, purified de- ionized water, and juice on airplanes, and for other purposes. H.R. 5099. An Act to establish a pilot program on partnership agreements to construct new facilities for the Department of Veterans Affairs. H.R. 5150. An Act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3031 Veterans Road West in Staten Island, New York, as the ``Leonard Montalto Post Office Building''. H.R. 5309. An Act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 401 McElroy Drive in Oxford, Mississippi, as the ``Army First Lieutenant Donald C. Carwile Post Office Building''. H.R. 5356. An Act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 14231 TX-150 in Coldspring, Texas, as the ``E. Marie Youngblood Post Office''. H.R. 5591. An Act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 810 N US Highway 83 in Zapata, Texas, as the ``Zapata Veterans Post Office''. H.R. 5612. An Act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2886 Sandy Plains Road in Marietta, Georgia, as the ``Marine Lance Corporal Squire `Skip' Wells Post Office Building''. H.R. 5676. An Act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6300 N. Northwest Highway in Chicago, Illinois, as the ``Officer Joseph P. Cali Post Office Building''. H.R. 5687. An Act to eliminate or modify certain mandates of the Government Accountability Office. H.R. 5790. An Act to provide adequate protections for whistleblowers at the Federal Bureau of Investigation. H.R. 5798. An Act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1101 Davis Street in Evanston, Illinois, as the ``Abner J. Mikva Post Office Building''. H.R. 5877. An Act to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and the United States-Israel Strategic Partnership Act of 2014 to promote cooperative homeland security research and antiterrorism programs relating to cybersecurity, and for other purposes. H.R. 5889. An Act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1 Chalan Kanoa VLG in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, as the ``Segundo T. Sablan and CNMI Fallen Military Heroes Post Office Building''. H.R. 5948. An Act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 830 Kuhn Drive in Chula Vista, California, as the ``Jonathan `J.D.' De Guzman Post Office Building''. H.R. 6014. An Act to allow the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to enter into reimbursable agreements for certain airport projects. H.R. 6130. An Act to provide the victims of Holocaust-era persecution and their heirs a fair opportunity to recover works of art confiscated or misappropriated by the Nazis. H.R. 6138. An Act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 560 East Pleasant Valley Road, Port Hueneme, California, as the U.S. Naval Construction Battalion ``Seabees'' Fallen Heroes Post Office Building. H.R. 6282, An Act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2024 Jerome Avenue, in Bronx, New York, as the ``Dr. Roscoe C. Brown, Jr. Post Office Building''. H.R. 6302. An Act to provide an increase in premium pay for protective services during 2016, and for other purposes. H.R. 6304. An Act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 501 North Main Street in Florence, Arizona, as the ``Adolfo `Harpo' Celaya Post Office''. H.R. 6323. An Act to name the Department of Veterans Affairs health care system in Long Beach, California, the ``Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center''. H.R. 6400. An Act to revise the boundaries of certain John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System units in New Jersey. H.R. 6416. An Act to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. H.R. 6431. An Act to ensure United States jurisdiction over offenses committed by United States personnel stationed in Canada in furtherance of border security initiatives. H.R. 6450. An Act to amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 to strengthen the independence of the Inspectors General, and for other purposes. H.R. 6451. An Act to improve the Government-wide management of Federal property. H.R. 6452. An Act to implement the Convention on the Conservation and Management of High Seas Fisheries Resources in the North Pacific Ocean, to implement the Convention on the Conservation and Management of High Seas Fishery Resources in the South Pacific Ocean, and for other purposes. H.R. 6477. An Act to amend chapter 97 of title 28, United States Code, to clarify the exception to foreign sovereign immunity set forth in section 1605(a)(3) of such title. ____________________" CREC-2016-12-30-pt1-PgH7631,2016-12-30,114,2,,,House of Representatives,HOUSE,HOUSE,CALLTOORDER,H7631,H7631,,,162 Cong. Rec. H7631,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 185 (Friday, December 30, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 185 (Friday, December 30, 2016)] [House] [Page H7631] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page H7631]] House of Representatives The House met at 10 a.m. and was called to order by the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. Messer). ____________________" CREC-2016-12-30-pt1-PgH7632,2016-12-30,114,2,,,SENATE BILLS APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT,HOUSE,HOUSE,ALLOTHER,H7632,H7633,,"[{""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""8""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""246""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""546""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""612""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""795""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""817""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""818""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1004""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1550""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1555""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1632""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1635""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1698""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1808""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1915""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""2234""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""2577""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""2683""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""2754""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""2854""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""2873""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""2971""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""2974""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3028""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3076""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3183""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3283""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3395""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""3492""}]",162 Cong. Rec. H7632,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 185 (Friday, December 30, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 185 (Friday, December 30, 2016)] [House] [Pages H7632-H7633] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SENATE BILLS APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT The President notified the Clerk of the House that on the following dates, he had approved and signed bills of the Senate of the following titles: October 7, 2016: S. 1004. An Act to amend title 36, United States Code, to encourage the nationwide observance of two minutes of silence each Veterans Day. S. 1698. An Act to exclude payments from State eugenics compensation programs from consideration in determining eligibility for, or the amount of Federal public benefits. S. 2683. An Act to include disabled veteran leave in the personnel management system of the Federal Aviation Administration. S. 3283. An Act to designate the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Pueblo, Colorado, as the ``PFC James Dunn VA Clinic''. [[Page H7633]] October 14, 2016: S. 246. An Act to establish the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children, and for other purposes. December 8, 2016: S. 2754. An Act to designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 300 Fannin Street in Shreveport, Louisiana, as the ``Tom Stagg United States Court House''. December 14, 2016: S. 795. An Act to enhance whistleblower protection for contractor and grantee employees. S. 817. An Act to provide for the addition of certain real property to the reservation of the Siletz Tribe in the State of Oregon. S. 818. An Act to amend the Grand Ronde Reservation Act to make technical corrections, and for other purposes. S. 1550. An Act to amend title 31, United States Code, to establish entities tasked with improving program and project management in certain Federal agencies, and for other purposes. S. 1555. An Act to award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the Filipino veterans of World War II, in recognition of the dedicated service of the veterans during World War II. S. 1632. An Act to require a regional strategy to address the threat posed by Boko Haram. S. 1808. An Act to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a Northern Border threat analysis, and for other purposes. S. 1915. An Act to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to make anthrax vaccines available to emergency response providers, and for other purposes. S. 2234. An Act to award the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the members of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) in recognition of their superior service and major contributions during World War II. S. 2873. An Act to require studies and reports examining the use of, and opportunities to use, technology-enabled collaborative learning and capacity building models to improve programs of the Department of Health and Human Services, and for other purposes. S. 2974. An Act to ensure funding for the National Human Trafficking Hotline, and for other purposes. S. 3028. An Act to redesignate the Olympic Wilderness as the Daniel J. Evans Wilderness. S. 3076. An Act to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish caskets and urns for burial in cemeteries of States and tribal organizations of veterans without next of kin or sufficient resources to provide for caskets or urns, and for other purposes. S. 3183. An Act to prohibit the circumvention of control measures used by Internet ticket sellers to ensure equitable consumer access to tickets for any given event, and for other purposes. S. 3395. An Act to require limitations on prescribed burns. S. 3492. An Act to designate the Traverse City VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Traverse City, Michigan, as the ``Colonel Demas T. Craw VA Clinic''. December 16, 2016: S. 8. An Act to provide for the approval of the Agreement for Cooperation Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Kingdom of Norway Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy. S. 546. An Act to establish the Railroad Emergency Services Preparedness, Operational Needs, and Safety Evaluation (RESPONSE) Subcommittee under the Federal Emergency Management Agency's National Advisory Council to provide recommendations on emergency responder training and resources relating to hazardous materials incidents involving railroads, and for other purposes. S. 612. An Act to provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and for other purposes. S. 1635, An Act to authorize the Department of State for fiscal year 2016, and for other purposes. S. 2577. An Act to protect crime victims' rights, to eliminate the substantial backlog of DNA and other forensic evidence samples to improve and expand the forensic science testing capacity of Federal, State, and local crime laboratories, to increase research and development of new testing technologies, to develop new training programs regarding the collection and use of forensic evidence, to provide post-conviction testing of DNA evidence to exonerate the innocent, to support accreditation efforts of forensic science laboratories and medical examiner offices, to address training and equipment needs, to improve the performance of counsel in State capital cases, and for other purposes. S. 2854. An Act to reauthorize the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act of 2007. S. 2971, An Act to authorize the National Urban Search and Rescue Response System. ____________________" CREC-2016-12-30-pt1-PgH7633-2,2016-12-30,114,2,,,"EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.",HOUSE,HOUSE,EXECUTIVECOMM,H7633,H7637,,,162 Cong. Rec. H7633,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 185 (Friday, December 30, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 185 (Friday, December 30, 2016)] [House] [Pages H7633-H7637] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive communications were taken from the Speaker's table and referred as follows: 8059. A letter from the Secretary, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting the Commission's Major final rule -- Aggregation of Positions (RIN: 3038-AD82) received December 14, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Agriculture. 8060. A letter from the PRAO Branch Chief, Food and Nutrition Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Enhancing Retailer Standards in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) [FNS- 2016-0018] (RIN: 0584-AE27) received December 22, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Agriculture. 8061. A letter from the Alternate OSD FRLO, Office of the Secretary, Department of Defense, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children [Docket ID: DOD-2015-OS- 0020] (RIN: 0790-AJ33) received December 20, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Armed Services. 8062. A letter from the Assistant to the Board, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, transmitting the Board's final rule -- Liquidity Coverage Ratio: Public Disclosure Requirements; Extension of Compliance Period for Certain Companies to Meet the Liquidity Coverage Ratio Requirements [Docket No.: R-1525] (RIN: 7100 AE-39) received December 22, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Financial Services. 8063. A letter from the Counsel, Legal Division, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, transmitting the Bureau's final rule -- Home Mortgage Disclosure (Regulation C) Adjustment to Asset-Size Exemption Threshold received December 21, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Financial Services. 8064. A letter from the Counsel, Legal Division, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, transmitting the Bureau's final rule -- Truth in Lending Act (Regulation Z) Adjustment to Asset-Size Exemption Threshold received December 21, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Financial Services. 8065. A letter from the Senior Counsel, Legal Division, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, transmitting the Bureau's final rule -- Amendments to the 2013 Mortgage Rules Under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (Regulation X) and the Truth in Lending Act (Regulation Z) [Docket No.: CFPB-2014-0033] (RIN: 3170-AA49) received December 22, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Financial Services. 8066. A letter from the Senior Counsel, Legal Division, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, transmitting the Bureau's official interpretations -- Safe Harbors From Liability Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act for Certain Actions Taken in Compliance With Mortgage Servicing Rules Under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (Regulation X) and the Truth in Lending Act (Regulation Z) [Docket No.: CFPB-2014-0033] (RIN: 3170-AA49) received December 22, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Financial Services. 8067. A letter from the Chief Counsel, FEMA, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Suspension of Community Eligibility (Walton County, GA, et al.) [Docket ID: FEMA-2016-0002] [Internal Agency Docket No.: FEMA-8457] received December 20, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Financial Services. 8068. A letter from the Chief Counsel, FEMA, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Suspension of Community Eligibility (McKean County, PA, et al.) [Docket ID: FEMA-2016-0002] [Internal Agency Docket No.: FEMA-8459] received December 20, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Financial Services. 8069. A letter from the Associate General Counsel for Legislation and Regulations, Office of the Secretary, Department of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Housing Counseling: New Certification Requirements [Docket No.: FR 5339-F-03] (RIN: 2502-AI94) received December 22, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Financial Services. 8070. A letter from the Assistant to the Board, Division of Consumer and Community Affairs, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, transmitting the Board's final rules -- Consumer Leasing (Regulation [[Page H7634]] M) [Docket No.: R-1545] (RIN: 7100 AE-56) received December 22, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Financial Services. 8071. A letter from the Assistant to the Board, Division of Consumer and Community Affairs, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, transmitting the Board's final rules -- Appraisals for Higher-Priced Mortgage Loans Exemption Threshold [Docket No.: R-1443] (RIN: 7100-AD90) received December 22, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Financial Services. 8072. A letter from the Assistant to the Board, Division of Consumer and Community Affairs, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, transmitting the Board's final rules -- Truth in Lending (Regulation Z) [Docket No.: R-1546] (RIN: 7100 AE-57) received December 22, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Financial Services. 8073. A letter from the Regulatory Specialist, LRA, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Department of the Treasury, transmitting the Department's joint final rules -- Expanded Examination Cycle for Certain Small Insured Depository Institutions and U.S. Branches and Agencies of Foreign Banks [Docket ID: OCC-2016-0001] (RIN: 1557-AE01) received December 16, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Financial Services. 8074. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Secretary, Employee Benefits Security Administration, Department of Labor, transmitting the Department's interpretive bulletin -- Relating to the Exercise of Shareholder Rights and Written Statements of Investment Policy, Including Proxy Voting Policies or Guidelines (RIN: 1210-AB78) received December 29, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. 8075. A letter from the Executive Director, Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency, transmitting the Council's final rule -- Privacy Act Regulations (RIN: 3219-AA00) received December 16, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. 8076. A letter from the Assistant General Counsel for Legislation, Regulation and Energy Efficiency, Loan Programs Office, Department of Energy, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Loan Guarantees for Projects that Employ Innovative Technologies (RIN: 1901-AB38) received December 16, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 8077. A letter from the Assistant General Counsel for Legislation, Regulation and Energy Efficiency, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedure for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers [Docket No.: EERE-2016-BT-TP-0030] (RIN: 1904-AD72) received December 29, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 8078. A letter from the Assistant General Counsel for Legislation, Regulation and Energy Efficiency, Office of Enterprise Assessment, Department of Energy, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Procedural Rules for DOE Nuclear Activities [Docket No.: EA-RM-16-PRDNA] (RIN: 1992-AA52) received December 29, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 8079. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and Management Staff, FDA, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's final rule -- General Hospital and Personal Use Devices: Renaming of Pediatric Hospital Bed Classification and Designation of Special Controls for Pediatric Medical Crib; Classification of Medical Bassinet [Docket No.: FDA-2015-N-0701] received December 20, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 8080. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and Management Staff, FDA, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's interim final rule -- Food Labeling: Health Claims; Dietary Saturated Fat and Cholesterol and Risk of Coronary Heart Disease [Docket No.: FDA-2013-P-0047] (RIN: 0910-AH43) received December 20, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 8081. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and Management Staff, FDA, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Banned Devices; Powdered Surgeon's Gloves, Powdered Patient Examination Gloves, and Absorbable Powder for Lubricating a Surgeon's Glove [Docket No.: FDA-2015-N-5017] (RIN: 0910- AH02) received December 20, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 8082. A letter from the Director, Office of Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting the Commission's final NUREG -- Fitness for Duty -- Operational Program (NUREG-0800, Chapter 13) Section 13.7.1 received December 20, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 8083. A letter from the Director, Office of Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule -- Changes to Aging Management Guidance for Various Steam Generator Components; License Renewal Interim Staff Guidance [LR-ISG-2016-01] received December 28, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 8084. A letter from the Assistant General Counsel for Legislation, Regulation and Energy Efficiency, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures for Cooking Products [Docket No.: EERE-2012-BT-TP-0013] (RIN: 1904-AC71) received December 16, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 8085. A letter from the President Of The United States, transmitting Additional Steps to Address the National Emergency with Respect to Significant Malicious Cyber-Enabled Activities as declared in Executive Order 13694 of April 1, 2015, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1703(b); Public Law 95-223 Sec. 204(b); (91 Stat. 1627) (H. Doc. No. 114--190); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed. 8086. A letter from the Assistant Legal Adviser, Office of Treaty Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a report concerning international agreements other than treaties entered into by the United States to be transmitted to the Congress within the sixty-day period specified in the Case- Zablocki Act, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. 112b(d)(1); Public Law 92- 403, Sec. 1(d)(1) (as amended by Public Law 108-458, Sec. 7121(c)); (118 Stat. 3807); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. 8087. A letter from the Assistant General Counsel for Legislation, Regulation and Energy Efficiency, FIOA Program, Office of Public Information, Department of Energy, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Revision of the Department of Energy's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Regulations (RIN: 1901-AB41) received December 29, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. 8088. A letter from the Senior Procurement Executive, Office of Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, transmitting the Administration's small entity compliance guide -- Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-93 [Docket No.: FAR 2016- 0051; Sequence No.: 7] received December 16, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. 8089. A letter from the Senior Procurement Executive, Office of Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, transmitting the Administration's interim rule -- Federal Acquisition Regulation; Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors [FAC 2005-93; FAR Case 2017-001, Item I; Docket No.: 2017-0001; Sequence No.: 1] (RIN: 9000-AN27) received December 16, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. 8090. A letter from the Senior Procurement Executive, Office of Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, transmitting the Administration's Major final rule -- Federal Acquisition Regulation; Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces; Injunction [FAC 2005-93; FAR Case 2014-025; Item II; Docket No.: 2014-0025; Sequence No.: 2] (RIN: 9000-AN30) received December 16, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. 8091. A letter from the Senior Procurement Executive, Office of Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule -- Federal Acquisition Regulation; Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces; Injunction [FAC 2005-93; FAR Case 2014-025; Item II; Docket No.: 2014-0025; Sequence No.: 2] (RIN: 9000-AN30) received December 20, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. 8092. A letter from the Senior Procurement Executive, Office of Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, transmitting the Administration's summary presentation of interim and final rules -- Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-93; Introduction [Docket No.: FAR 2016-0051, Sequence No.: 7] received December 16, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. 8093. A letter from the Chief Administrative Officer, transmitting the quarterly report of receipts and expenditures of appropriations and other funds for the period October 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016, pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 104a (H. Doc. No. 114--191); to the Committee on House Administration and ordered to be printed. 8094. A letter from the Division Chief, Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Competitive Processes, Terms, and Conditions for [[Page H7635]] Leasing Public Lands for Solar and Wind Energy Development and Technical Changes and Corrections [LLWO301000.L13400000] (RIN: 1004-AE24) received December 19, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural Resources. 8095. A letter from the Eagle Program Manager, Division of Migratory Bird Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Eagle Permits; Revisions to Regulations for Eagle Incidental Take and Take of Eagle Nests [Docket No.: FWS-R9-MB-2011-0094; FF09M20300-167-FXMB123109EAGLE] (RIN: 1018-AY30) received December 16, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural Resources. 8096. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs, NMFS, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule -- Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Bluefish Fishery; 2016- 2018 Atlantic Bluefish Specifications [Docket No.: 151130999- 6594-02] (RIN: 0648-XE336) received December 22, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural Resources. 8097. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs, NMFS, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule -- Revisions to Framework Adjustment 55 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan and Sector Annual Catch Entitlements; Updated Annual Catch Limits for Sectors and the Common Pool for Fishing Year 2016 [Docket No.: 160516426-6426-01] (RIN: 0648- XE632) received December 22, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural Resources. 8098. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs, NMFS, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule -- Fisheries Off West Coast States; Coastal Pelagic Species Fisheries; Annual Specifications [Docket No.: 160617540-6702-02] (RIN: 0648- XE695) received December 22, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural Resources. 8099. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs, NMFS, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's temporary rule -- Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Blueline Tilefish Fishery; Secretarial Interim Action [Docket No.: 160609505-6505-01] (RIN: 0648-BG07) received December 22, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural Resources. 8100. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs, NMFS, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule -- Fisheries Off West Coast States; Coastal Pelagic Species Fisheries; Annual Specifications [Docket No.: 160411325-6535-02] (RIN: 0648- XE568) received December 22, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural Resources. 8101. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's temporary rule -- Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Bluefish Fishery; Quota Transfer [Docket No.: 151130999-6225- 01] (RIN: 0648-XF035) received December 28, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural Resources. 8102. A letter from the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks, National Park Service, Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Special Regulations; Areas of the National Park System, Cape Hatteras National Seashore -- Off- Road Vehicle Management [NPS-SER-CAHA-22533; PPSECAHAS0, PPMPSPD1Z.YM0000] (RIN: 1024-AE33) received December 16, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural Resources. 8103. A letter from the Chief, Boarder Security Regulations Branch, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's Major final rule -- Definition of Form I-94 to Include Electronic Format [Docket No.: USCBP-2013-0011] [CBP Dec. No.: 16-27] (RIN: 1651-AA96) received December 14, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on the Judiciary. 8104. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2016-9356; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-033-AD; Amendment 39-18701; AD 2016-22-12] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 14, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 8105. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2015-3985; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-182-AD; Amendment 39-18708; AD 2016-23-01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 14, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 8106. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2015-6544; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-198-AD; Amendment 39-18704; AD 2016-22-15] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 14, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 8107. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2016-5593; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-184-AD; Amendment 39-18687; AD 2016-21-06] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 14, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 8108. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2016-5041; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-102-AD; Amendment 39-18719; AD 2016-24-02] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 14, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 8109. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2016-5034; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-172-AD; Amendment 39-18702; AD 2016-22-13] (RIN:2120-AA64) received December 14, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 8110. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Various Restricted Category Helicopters [Docket No.: FAA-2015-3820; Directorate Identifier 2014-SW-024-AD; Amendment 39-18716; AD 2016-23-09] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 14, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 8111. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; BRP- Powertrain GmbH and Co KG Reciprocating Engines [Docket No.: FAA-2016-9103; Directorate Identifier 2016-NE-18-AD; Amendment 39-18711; AD 2016-23-04] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 14, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 8112. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Amendment of Amendment of Class D and E Airspace for the following Texas Towns; Georgetown, TX; Corpus Christi, TX; Dallas/Fort Worth, TX; Gainesville, TX; Graford, TX; Hebbronville, TX; and Jasper, TX [Docket No.: FAA-2016-8827; Airspace Docket No.: 16-ASW-12] received December 14, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 8113. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Establishment of Class E Airspace, Silver Springs, NV [Docket No.: FAA-2016-6413; Airspace Docket No.: 16-AWP-11] received December 14, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 8114. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2016-9436; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-197-AD; Amendment 39-18726; AD 2016-24-09] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 22, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 8115. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2016-9515; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-181-AD; Amendment 39-18749; AD 2016-25-23] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 22, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 8116. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of [[Page H7636]] Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; International Aero Engines AG Turbofan Engines [Docket No.: FAA-2016-7099; Directorate Identifier 2016-NE-15-AD; Amendment 39-18737; AD 2016-25-11] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 22, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 8117. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Rolls- Royce plc Turbofan Engines [Docket No.: FAA-2016-6744; Directorate Identifier 2016-NE-12-AD; Amendment 39-18736; AD 2016-25-10] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 22, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 8118. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2016-9503; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-179-AD; Amendment 39-18744; AD 2016-25-18] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 22, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 8119. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2016-9509; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-177-AD; Amendment 39-18750; AD 2016-25-24] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 22, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 8120. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2016-4228; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-107-AD; Amendment 39-18734; AD 2016-25-08] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 22, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 8121. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2016-7418; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-163-AD; Amendment 39-18675; AD 2016-20-09] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 22, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 8122. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Rolls- Royce plc Turbofan Engines [Docket No.: FAA-2016-6692; Directorate Identifier 2016-NE-13-AD; Amendment 39-18725; AD 2016-24-08] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 22, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 8123. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2016-7267; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-015-AD; Amendment 39-18723; AD 2016-24-06] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 22, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 8124. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2016-8178; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-197-AD; Amendment 39-18721; AD 2016-24-04] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 22, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 8125. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2016-5598; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-001-AD; Amendment 39-18735; AD 2016-25-09] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 22, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 8126. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2015-7530; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-257-AD; Amendment 39-18730; AD 2016-25-04] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 22, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 8127. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LLC [Docket No.: FAA-2016-9120; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-024-AD; Amendment 39-18738; AD 2016-25-12] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 22, 2106, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 8128. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2016-4224; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-170-AD; Amendment 39-18720; AD 2016-24-03] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 22, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 8129. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2016-5466; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-183-AD; Amendment 39-18724; AD 2016-24-07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 22, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 8130. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2016-7271; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-099-AD; Amendment 39-18722; AD 2016-24-05] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 22, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 8131. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2013-0215; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-132-AD; Amendment 39-18665; AD 2016-19-16] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 22, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 8132. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Revisions to Operational Requirements for the Use of Enhanced Flight Vision Systems (EFVS) and to Pilot Compartment View Requirements for Vision Systems [Docket No.: FAA-2013-0485; Amdt. Nos.: 1-70, 23-63, 25-144, 27-48, 29-56, 61-139, 91-345, 121-376, 125-66, and 135-135] (RIN: 2120-AJ94) received December 22, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 8133. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Qualification, Service, and Use of Crewmembers and Aircraft Dispatchers; Related Aircraft Amendment [Docket No.: FAA-2016-9526; Amdt. No.: 121-397] (RIN: 2120-AK95) received December 22, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 8134. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- IFR Altitudes; Miscellaneous Amendments [Docket No.: 31111; Amdt. No.: 530] received December 22, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 8135. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Amendment of Class D Airspace for St. Petersburg, FL [Docket No.: FAA-2016-9375; Airspace Docket No.: 16-ASO-16] received December 22, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 8136. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Amendment of VOR Federal Airways V-235 and V-293 in the Vicinity of Cedar City, Utah [Docket No.: FAA-2016-9265; Airspace Docket No.: 16-ANM-11] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received December 22, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 8137. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Amendment of Class C Airspace; El Paso International Airport, TX [Docket No.: FAA-2016-7417; Airspace Docket No.: 16-AWA-4] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received December 22, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 8138. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2015-3142; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-003-AD; Amendment 39-18725; AD 2016-25-02] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 28, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to [[Page H7637]] the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 8139. A letter from the Acting Deputy CFO, National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule -- Schedule of Fees for Access to NOAA Environmental Data, Information, and Related Products and Services [Docket No.: 161107999-6999-01] (RIN: 0648-BG39) received December 20, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. 8140. A letter from the Office Program Manager, Office of Regulation Policy and Management, Office of the Secretary (00REG), Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (RIN: 2900-AP44) received December 20, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 8141. A letter from the Chief, Trade and Commercial Regulations Branch, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Toxic Substance Control Act Chemical Substance Import Certification Process Revisions [USCBP-2016-0056] [CBP Dec. No.: 16-28] (RIN: 1515-AE13) received December 20, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 8142. A letter from the Chief, Trade and Commercial Regulations Branch, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Importations of Certain Vehicles and Engines Subject to Federal Antipollution Emission Standards [USCBP-2016-0011] [CBP Dec. No.: 16-29] (RIN: 1515- AE11) received December 20, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 8143. A letter from the Chief, Trade and Commercial Regulations Branch, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's interim final rule -- Regulatory Implementation of the Centers of Excellence and Expertise [USCBP-2016-0075] [CBP Dec. No.: 16-26] (RIN: 1651-AB02) received December 20, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 8144. A letter from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final regulations -- Treatment of Certain Domestic Entities Disregarded as Separate from Their Owners as Corporations for Purposes of Section 6038A [TD 9796] (RIN: 1545-BM94) received December 14, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 8145. A letter from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Services IRB only rule -- 2016 Required Amendments List for Qualified Retirement Plans (Notice 2016-80) received December 22, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 8146. A letter from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's IRB only rule -- 2017 Standard Mileage Rates (Notice 2016-79) received December 22, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 8147. A letter from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's IRB only rule -- Total Loss-Absorbing Capacity Instruments (Rev. Proc. 2017-12) received December 22, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 8148. A letter from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's IRB only rule -- Beginning of Construction for Sections 45 and 48 (Notice 2017-04) received December 22, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 8149. A letter from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's IRB only rule -- Applicable Federal Rates -- January 2017 (Rev. Rul. 2017-2) received December 22, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 8150. A letter from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's IRB only rule -- Eligibility for Exemption from User Fee Requirement for Employee Plans Determination Letter Applications Filed On or After January 1, 2017 (Notice 2017- 1) received December 22, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 8151. A letter from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's IRB only rule -- Revenue Ruling: 2016 Base Period T-Bill Rate (Rev. Rul. 2017-01) received December 22, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 8152. A letter from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's IRB only rule -- Extension of Eligibility Rule Waivers for Certain Automatic Changes Made To Comply with the Final Tangible Property Regulations (Notice 2017-6) received December 22, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 8153. A letter from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final regulations -- Premium Tax Credit Regulation VI [TD 9804] (RIN: 1545-BN50) received December 22, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 8154. A letter from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's temporary regulations -- Guidance Under Section 355(e) Regarding Predecessors, Successors, and Limitation on Gain Recognition; Guidance Under Section 355(f) [TD 9805] (RIN: 1545-BN18) received December 22, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 8155. A letter from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final regulations -- Treatment of Certain Transfers of Property to Foreign Corporations [TD 9803] (RIN: 1545-BL87) received December 22, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Ways and Means. ____________________" CREC-2016-12-30-pt1-PgH7633,2016-12-30,114,2,,,ADJOURNMENT,HOUSE,HOUSE,ADJOURNMENT,H7633,H7633,,"[{""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HRES"", ""number"": ""944""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HRES"", ""number"": ""944""}]",162 Cong. Rec. H7633,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 185 (Friday, December 30, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 185 (Friday, December 30, 2016)] [House] [Page H7633] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ADJOURNMENT The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 2(b) of House Resolution 944, the House stands adjourned until 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2017. Thereupon (at 10 o'clock and 2 minutes a.m.), under its previous order, the House adjourned until Tuesday, January 3, 2017, at 11 a.m. ____________________" CREC-2016-12-30-pt1-PgH7637-2,2016-12-30,114,2,,,PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS,HOUSE,HOUSE,HPUBBILLS,H7637,H7637,,"[{""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HRES"", ""number"": ""957""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""6536""}]",162 Cong. Rec. H7637,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 185 (Friday, December 30, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 185 (Friday, December 30, 2016)] [House] [Page H7637] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Under clause 2 of rule XII, public bills and resolutions of the following titles were introduced and severally referred, as follows: By Ms. MENG: H.R. 6536. A bill to prohibit the employment of school bus drivers with serious moving violations; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. By Mr. ROSS (for himself, Mr. Pittenger, Mr. Gohmert, Mrs. Black, Mrs. Blackburn, Mr. Joyce, Mr. Cramer, Mr. Rothfus, Mr. Chaffetz, Mr. Pearce, Mr. Gowdy, Mr. Bishop of Michigan, Mr. Gosar, Mr. Stewart, Mr. Graves of Georgia, Mr. Bilirakis, Mr. Messer, Mr. Abraham, Mr. Jenkins of West Virginia, Mr. Byrne, Mr. Kelly of Mississippi, and Mr. Brat): H. Res. 957. A resolution disapproving of President Obama and his administration's refusal to veto the anti-Israel resolution adopted by the United Nations Security Council on December 23, 2016; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. ____________________" CREC-2016-12-30-pt1-PgH7637-3,2016-12-30,114,2,,,Constitutional Authority Statement,HOUSE,HOUSE,CASTATEMENT,H7637,H7637,,,162 Cong. Rec. H7637,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 185 (Friday, December 30, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 185 (Friday, December 30, 2016)] [House] [Page H7637] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY STATEMENT Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, the following statements are submitted regarding the specific powers granted to Congress in the Constitution to enact the accompanying bill or joint resolution." CREC-2016-12-30-pt1-PgH7637-4,2016-12-30,114,2,,,Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 6536,HOUSE,HOUSE,CASTATEMENT,H7637,H7638,,"[{""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""6536""}]",162 Cong. Rec. H7637,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 185 (Friday, December 30, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 185 (Friday, December 30, 2016)] [House] [Pages H7637-H7638] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Ms. MENG: H.R. 6536. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution. [[Page H7638]] ____________________" CREC-2016-12-30-pt1-PgH7637,2016-12-30,114,2,,,REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS,HOUSE,HOUSE,HPUBCOMMREPORT,H7637,H7637,,"[{""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""1472""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""S"", ""number"": ""1576""}]",162 Cong. Rec. H7637,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 185 (Friday, December 30, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 185 (Friday, December 30, 2016)] [House] [Page H7637] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of committees were delivered to the Clerk for printing and reference to the proper calendar, as follows: Mr. TOM PRICE of Georgia: Committee on the Budget. Activities and Summary Report of the Committee on the Budget (Rept. 114-897). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. Mr. ROYCE: Committee on Foreign Affairs. Legislative Review and Oversight Activities of the Committee on Foreign Affairs (Rept. 114-898). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. Mr. SHUSTER: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Summary on the Activities of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for the 114th Congress (Rept. 114-899). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. Mr. SHUSTER: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H.R. 1472. A bill to establish a modernized national Integrated Public Alert and Warning System, and for other purposes (Rept. 114-900). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. Mrs. MILLER of Michigan: Committee on House Administration. The Report on the Activities of the Committee on House Administration During the 114th Congress (Rept. 114-901). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. DISCHARGE OF COMMITTEE Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XIII, the Committee on the Judiciary discharged from further consideration. S. 1576 referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. ____________________" CREC-2016-12-30-pt1-PgH7638-2,2016-12-30,114,2,,,"PETITIONS, ETC.",HOUSE,HOUSE,HPETITIONS,H7638,H7638,,,162 Cong. Rec. H7638,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 185 (Friday, December 30, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 185 (Friday, December 30, 2016)] [House] [Page H7638] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PETITIONS, ETC. Under clause 3 of rule XII, 97. The SPEAKER presented a petition of Mike Folmer, Chair, State Government Committee, Senate of Pennsylvania, relative to notifying the Congress of Resolution 236 from the 1976 Session of the General Assembly, which calls for a balanced budget amendment to the United States Constitution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary." CREC-2016-12-30-pt1-PgH7638,2016-12-30,114,2,,,ADDITIONAL SPONSORS,HOUSE,HOUSE,HADDSPONSORS,H7638,H7638,,"[{""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""953""}]",162 Cong. Rec. H7638,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 185 (Friday, December 30, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 185 (Friday, December 30, 2016)] [House] [Page H7638] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ADDITIONAL SPONSORS Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors were added to public bills and resolutions, as follows: H.R. 953: Ms. Meng. ____________________" CREC-2016-12-30-pt1-PgS-FrontMatter-3,2016-12-30,114,2,,,Senate,SENATE,SENATE,FRONTMATTER,S7179,S7179,,,162 Cong. Rec. S7179,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 185 (Friday, December 30, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 185 (Friday, December 30, 2016)] [Senate] [Page S7179] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] S E N A T E Vol. 162 WASHINGTON, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2016 No. 185" CREC-2016-12-30-pt1-PgS7179-2,2016-12-30,114,2,,,"ADJOURNMENT UNTIL TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2017, AT 11:55 A.M.",SENATE,SENATE,ADJOURNMENT,S7179,S7179,,,162 Cong. Rec. S7179,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 185 (Friday, December 30, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 185 (Friday, December 30, 2016)] [Senate] [Page S7179] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ADJOURNMENT UNTIL TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2017, AT 11:55 A.M. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Under the previous order, the Senate stands adjourned until 11:55 a.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2017. Thereupon, the Senate, at 10 and 13 seconds a.m., adjourned until Tuesday, January 3, 2017, at 11:55 a.m." CREC-2016-12-30-pt1-PgS7179,2016-12-30,114,2,,,Senate,SENATE,SENATE,CALLTOORDER,S7179,S7179,,,162 Cong. Rec. S7179,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 185 (Friday, December 30, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 185 (Friday, December 30, 2016)] [Senate] [Page S7179] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page S7179]] Senate The Senate met at 10 and 4 seconds a.m. and was called to order by the President pro tempore (Mr. Hatch). ____________________" CREC-2016-12-27-pt1-PgD1147-2,2016-12-27,114,2,,,Daily Digest/Senate Committee Meetings,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDSCMEETINGS,D1147,D1147,,,162 Cong. Rec. D1147,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 184 (Tuesday, December 27, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 184 (Tuesday, December 27, 2016)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1147] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No committee meetings were held. Joint Meetings No joint committee meetings were held." CREC-2016-12-27-pt1-PgD1147-3,2016-12-27,114,2,,,Daily Digest/House of Representatives,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDHCHAMBER,D1147,D1147,,"[{""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""6535""}]",162 Cong. Rec. D1147,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 184 (Tuesday, December 27, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 184 (Tuesday, December 27, 2016)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1147] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 1 public bill, H.R. 6535, was introduced. Page H7630 Report Filed: A report was filed today as follows: Committee on Agriculture. Report on Activities During the 114th Congress (January 3, 2015 to December 27, 2016) (H. Rept. 114-896). Page H7630 Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed Representative Holding to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. Page H7629 Guest Chaplain: The prayer was offered by the Guest Chaplain, Reverend Gene Hemrick, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Washington, DC. Page H7629 Quorum Calls--Votes: There were no yea-and-nay votes, and there were no recorded votes. There were no quorum calls. Adjournment: The House met at 2 p.m. and adjourned at 2:01 p.m." CREC-2016-12-27-pt1-PgD1147-4,2016-12-27,114,2,,,Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDHCMEETINGS,D1147,D1147,,,162 Cong. Rec. D1147,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 184 (Tuesday, December 27, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 184 (Tuesday, December 27, 2016)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1147] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No hearings were held." CREC-2016-12-27-pt1-PgD1147-5,2016-12-27,114,2,,,Daily Digest/COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR 2016-12-30,,DAILYDIGEST,DDCOMMITTEEMEETINGS,D1147,D1147,,,162 Cong. Rec. D1147,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 184 (Tuesday, December 27, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 184 (Tuesday, December 27, 2016)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1147] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2016 (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) Senate No meetings/hearings scheduled. House No hearings are scheduled." CREC-2016-12-27-pt1-PgD1147-6,2016-12-27,114,2,,,Daily Digest/Next Meeting of the SENATE + Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES + Other End Matter,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDENDMATTER,D1147,D1148,,,162 Cong. Rec. D1147,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 184 (Tuesday, December 27, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 184 (Tuesday, December 27, 2016)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1147-D1148] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRESSIONAL RECORD (USPS 087-390). The Periodicals postage is paid at Washington, D.C. 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[[Page D1148]] _______________________________________________________________________ Next Meeting of the SENATE 10 a.m., Friday, December 30 Senate Chamber Program for Friday: Senate will meet in a pro forma session. Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 10 a.m., Friday, December 30 House Chamber Program for Friday: House will meet in Pro Forma session at 10 a.m. _______________________________________________________________________ Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue HOUSE Maloney, Carolyn B., N.Y., E1739, E1739, E1739, E1740, E1740" CREC-2016-12-27-pt1-PgD1147,2016-12-27,114,2,,,Daily Digest/Senate,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDSCHAMBER,D1147,D1147,,,162 Cong. Rec. D1147,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 184 (Tuesday, December 27, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 184 (Tuesday, December 27, 2016)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1147] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Tuesday, December 27, 2016 [[Page D1147]] Daily Digest Senate Chamber Action The Senate met at 4:30:02 p.m. in pro forma session, and adjourned at 4:30:32 p.m. until 10 a.m., on Friday, December 30, 2016." CREC-2016-12-27-pt1-PgE1739-2,2016-12-27,114,2,,,IN RECOGNITION OF ROCCO SACRAMONE,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,RECOGNIZING,E1739,E1739,"[{""name"": ""Carolyn B. Maloney"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,162 Cong. Rec. E1739,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 184 (Tuesday, December 27, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 184 (Tuesday, December 27, 2016)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1739] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IN RECOGNITION OF ROCCO SACRAMONE _____ HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of new york in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 27, 2016 Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Rocco Sacramone, Chef and owner and of Trattoria L'Incontro and restaurateur, for his achievements and outstanding devotion to the betterment of the Queens community. Since its opening in 1999, Trattoria L'Incontro has been a staple of the Astoria community. Under the direction of Chef Sacramone and Jack Brucculeri, Trattoria L'Incontro quickly became a ``must place'' to dine. In 2005 the restaurant was rated as one of the top two Italian restaurants in New York by Zagat, providing the highest level of quality and service in a unique setting that reflects Mr. Sacramone's hometown in Italy. Despite his tremendous successes, Mr. Sacramone came from humble beginnings. Born in Orsonga, a small town in Abruzzo, Italy, Mr. Sacramone came to the United States with his family in 1970. At the age of 14, Mr. Sacramone began his work in restaurants as a dishwasher in a popular Italian restaurant in Queens. Working long hours in the kitchen, he rose through the ranks and quickly became manager at Nino's Restaurant in Greenwich Village, where he learned the front of house aspect of the restaurant business. Throughout his career, Mr. Sacramone has received numerous accolades from the New York Times, Newsday and Timeout. Mr. Sacramone attributes much of his success to his team and loving family, especially his mother Tina who worked alongside him in the kitchen and taught him his respect and love for the art of cooking. Mr. Sacramone continues to be a pillar of his community by devoting his time and support to many local organizations, including Mount Sinai Hospital of Queens, United Civic Community Association, SHAREing and CAREing and L.I.C./Astoria Kiwanis Club. Mr. Sacramone also plans to travel to Italy to help the victims of the recent earthquake. Additionally, his generous, unending support and charity to the Holy Name Society of St. Francis of Assisi Church makes the ``Taste of Italy'' Scholarship fundraiser a tremendous success. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Mr. Sacramone for his tremendous achievements and continued generosity, dedication and support to his community. ____________________" CREC-2016-12-27-pt1-PgE1739-3,2016-12-27,114,2,,,IN RECOGNITION OF JONATHAN DARCHE,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,RECOGNIZING,E1739,E1739,"[{""name"": ""Carolyn B. Maloney"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,162 Cong. Rec. E1739,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 184 (Tuesday, December 27, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 184 (Tuesday, December 27, 2016)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1739] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IN RECOGNITION OF JONATHAN DARCHE _____ HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of new york in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 27, 2016 Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Jonathan Darche for his undying devotion to improving the lives of New Yorkers through public service. Because of the dedication that Mr. Darche has shown to his community in Astoria, he is being honored at Taminent Regular Democratic Club's 85th Annual Dinner Dance with the Taminent Political Activism Award. Mr. Darche, a life-long resident of Queens, graduated from Empire State College and received his law degree from the City University of New York School of Law. Mr. Darche began his career in public service working for Senator Charles E. Schumer. After graduating from law school, he continued his commitment to the people of Queens as an Assistant District Attorney at the Queens County District Attorney's Office, where he met his wife, Samantha Darche, Chief of Staff for Assemblywoman Aravella Simotas. Mr. Darche's contributions to his community have by no means gone unnoticed. He has received numerous rewards for his dedicated public service, including the Narcotics Investigation Bureau Commendation and the New York State Bar Association Citation for Achievement in Public Service. In November 2014, Mr. Darche was promoted to Chief Prosecutor of the New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board after his time spent serving as the Deputy Chief Prosecutor and the Acting Chief of Investigations at the agency. Mr. Darche's dedication to service extends past his career. He is incredibly active in his Astoria community. Mr. Darche's many roles include Corresponding Secretary for the Queens County Brandeis Association, member of the Taminent Regular Democratic Club, member of the Astoria Center of Israel and member of the United Community Civic Association. Mr. Darche lives in Astoria with his wife and their two- year-old son, Moses. Mr. Darche has demonstrated tireless dedication to his community throughout his entire career. As both a hardworking attorney and community servant, Jonathan Darche consistently devotes his time and effort to improving the lives of those around him, with much success. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the incredible accomplishments and contributions of Jonathan Darche, a man who has undeniably made his community a better place. ____________________" CREC-2016-12-27-pt1-PgE1739-4,2016-12-27,114,2,,,IN RECOGNITION OF MICHAEL SERAO,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,RECOGNIZING,E1739,E1740,"[{""name"": ""Carolyn B. Maloney"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,162 Cong. Rec. E1739,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 184 (Tuesday, December 27, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 184 (Tuesday, December 27, 2016)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1739-E1740] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IN RECOGNITION OF MICHAEL SERAO _____ HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of new york in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 27, 2016 Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Mr. Michael Serao, an experienced philanthropist and cultural activist who has dedicated many years to serving his community in Queens, New York. Mr. Serao is being honored at Taminent Regular Democratic Club's 85th Annual Dinner Dance with the Ralph DeMarco Award. After serving for six years at Commerce Bank in Astoria and three years as Vice President of JP Morgan Chase Bank in Astoria, Mr. Serao is now the Regional Manager and Vice President of Quontic Bank. As grandson of Edward Serao from Bogan and Sons Furniture, a Steinway Street store that was a fixture in Astoria for decades, Mr. Serao is following in his grandfather's footsteps in giving back to his community. Michael Serao, a third-generation Italian-American, truly defines the meaning of community service. Mr. Serao is the Board Director for the Astoria LIC Kiwanis, Chairman of the Advisory Board of SHAREing and CAREing, former Advisory Board member to Immaculate Conception school, past President of the Ditmars Merchants Association, Chair for the Astoria Park Relay for Life, Charter member and President of the Lions Club, Treasurer of the William Jefferson Clinton Democratic Club, a former Board Director for the Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens, Board Director of QSAC and an active former Board member of Community Board 1. He is also the Vice President of the Astoria Civic Association which is led by former City Council Speaker Peter F. Vallone. Mr. Serao's philanthropy work includes working with children with autism and senior citizens with disabilities. He has also worked actively in the LGBT community as a former member of OUT Astoria and former President of the Western Queens LGBT Democratic Club. Some of Mr. Serao's past honors include HX Magazine Businessman of the Year, Business Leadership Award from the Powhattan Democratic Club, Man of the Year from the LIC KOC, Business Leadership Award from the Borough President and numerous City Council and state recognitions. He currently resides in Hewlett Harbor with his partner, Dr. Fidel Abreu. Community involvement is the foundation of a successful city, and Mr. Serao exemplifies commitment to his community through his years of active service to local groups, organizations and elected officials. It is a privilege for me to represent a district with dedicated citizens, like Michael Serao, who work constantly to improve our city. Michael Serao consistently devotes his time and effort to improving the lives of those around him, with great success. [[Page E1740]] Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating the extraordinary work that Michael Serao has done for the great city of New York. ____________________" CREC-2016-12-27-pt1-PgE1740-2,2016-12-27,114,2,,,IN RECOGNITION OF JOHN FORD,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,RECOGNIZING,E1740,E1740,"[{""name"": ""Carolyn B. Maloney"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,162 Cong. Rec. E1740,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 184 (Tuesday, December 27, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 184 (Tuesday, December 27, 2016)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1740] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IN RECOGNITION OF JOHN FORD ______ HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of new york in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 27, 2016 Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Mr. John Ford, the current President and Business Manager of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts of the United States, Its Territories and Canada (IATSE). Mr. Ford is being honored at Taminent Regular Democratic Club's 85th Annual Dinner Dance with the Man of the Year Award. The IATSE was founded in 1893 when representatives of stagehands working in eleven cities met in New York and pledged to support each others' efforts to establish fair wages and working conditions for their members. The union has since evolved to embrace the development of new entertainment mediums, craft expansion, technological innovation and geographic growth. Today, the over 130,000 members work in all forms of live theater, motion picture and television production, trade shows and exhibitions, television broadcasting, and concerts as well as the equipment and construction shops that support all these areas of the entertainment industry. John Ford is a third generation member of IATSE Local 52 Motion Picture Studio Mechanics, and he has been a member since 1978. He served on the Executive Board as the Property Department Representative from 1992 to 1998. Mr. Ford also served as Secretary and Treasurer from 1999 to April 2004. In addition to serving as the President and Business Manager since April 2004, John Ford serves as a Trustee on the Motion Picture Industry Pension and Health Plans. Mr. Ford presently serves as a Trustee on the Local 52 401k Plan. He also currently serves as the International Vice President of the Executive Board of IATSE, a position to which he was elected in July of 2006. The entertainment industry has played a strong role in our great city by providing good paying jobs to thousands of workers. IATSE ensures that stagehands receive fair pay and good benefits for their essential work. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating the extraordinary work that John Ford has done for the IATSE and his larger impact on the great city of New York." CREC-2016-12-27-pt1-PgE1740,2016-12-27,114,2,,,IN RECOGNITION OF EARTHA T. WASHINGTON,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,RECOGNIZING,E1740,E1740,"[{""name"": ""Carolyn B. Maloney"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,162 Cong. Rec. E1740,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 184 (Tuesday, December 27, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 184 (Tuesday, December 27, 2016)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1740] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IN RECOGNITION OF EARTHA T. WASHINGTON ______ HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of new york in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 27, 2016 Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Eartha T. Washington, who has a long history of service to her community. Ms. Washington is being honored at Taminent Regular Democratic Club's 85th Annual Dinner Dance with the Taminent Community Service Award. Her commitment, enthusiasm, and generosity have helped countless members of her community. Ms. Washington was born in South Carolina and grew up in Bedford- Stuyvesant, Brooklyn as the oldest of four children. She was married to the late James Washington Jr. and is the proud mother of three sons and three granddaughters. Ms. Washington has lived in Astoria, Queens for over 50 years. After graduating from Borough of Manhattan College and Baruch College, Ms. Washington served as a Contract Administrator with the New York City Department of Parks for 31 years. Ms. Washington has dedicated most of her spare time to community service. Her many roles include: Chairperson of the Advisory Board at Elmhurst Hospital; New York State Licensed Chaplain; New York City Department of the Aging Advisory Board Member; Director of Astoria Civic Association; Astoria-LIC Kiwanis; Vice President of SHAREing/ CAREing and Director of Taminent Women's Regular Democratic Club. In recognition of her commitment to serving her community, Ms. Washington has received many awards and honors from New York City Council, State of New York, Congress of the United States, New York State Assembly and the Coleman Foundation, among others. Additionally, Ms. Washington has traveled extensively and has visited five continents. A considerable amount of this travel has been service oriented; including the several trips Ms. Washington has taken to volunteer abroad in Dominica, Kenya and South Africa. Ms. Washington's dedication to aiding others is epitomized by her motto--``If I can help someone as I pass this way, I must do it now, for I may not pass this way again.'' She has demonstrated tireless dedication to her community throughout her entire adult life. Eartha Washington consistently devotes her time and effort to improving the lives of those around her, with great success. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating the extraordinary work of Eartha T. Washington, a New York woman who makes a difference in her community. ____________________" CREC-2016-12-27-pt1-PgH-FrontMatter-3,2016-12-27,114,2,,,House of Representatives,HOUSE,HOUSE,FRONTMATTER,H7629,H7629,,,162 Cong. Rec. H7629,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 184 (Tuesday, December 27, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 184 (Tuesday, December 27, 2016)] [House] [Page H7629] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S Vol. 162 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2016 No. 184" CREC-2016-12-27-pt1-PgH7629-2,2016-12-27,114,2,,,The House met at 2 p.m. and was called to order by the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. Holding).,HOUSE,HOUSE,CALLTOORDER,H7629,H7629,,,162 Cong. Rec. H7629,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 184 (Tuesday, December 27, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 184 (Tuesday, December 27, 2016)] [House] [Page H7629] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] The House met at 2 p.m. and was called to order by the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. Holding). ____________________" CREC-2016-12-27-pt1-PgH7629-3,2016-12-27,114,2,,,DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE,HOUSE,HOUSE,HDESIGNATION,H7629,H7629,,,162 Cong. Rec. H7629,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 184 (Tuesday, December 27, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 184 (Tuesday, December 27, 2016)] [House] [Page H7629] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE The SPEAKER pro tempore laid before the House the following communication from the Speaker: Washington, DC, December 27, 2016. I hereby appoint the Honorable George Holding to act as Speaker pro tempore on this day. Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives. ____________________" CREC-2016-12-27-pt1-PgH7629-4,2016-12-27,114,2,,,PRAYER,HOUSE,HOUSE,PRAYER,H7629,H7629,,,162 Cong. Rec. H7629,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 184 (Tuesday, December 27, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 184 (Tuesday, December 27, 2016)] [House] [Page H7629] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PRAYER Reverend Gene Hemrick, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Washington, D.C., offered the following prayer: Lord, as we begin a new year, please bless our Congress with the holy gift of selfless service that generates goodness, beauty, unity, and the pursuit of truth You desire for all humankind. May the work of Congress be blessed with God's inspiration, strength, and zeal in dealing with the challenges of 2017. Amen. ____________________" CREC-2016-12-27-pt1-PgH7629-5,2016-12-27,114,2,,,THE JOURNAL,HOUSE,HOUSE,HJOURNAL,H7629,H7629,,"[{""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HRES"", ""number"": ""944""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HRES"", ""number"": ""944""}]",162 Cong. Rec. H7629,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 184 (Tuesday, December 27, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 184 (Tuesday, December 27, 2016)] [House] [Page H7629] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] THE JOURNAL The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 2(a) of House Resolution 944, the Journal of the last day's proceedings is approved. ____________________" CREC-2016-12-27-pt1-PgH7629-6,2016-12-27,114,2,,,PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE,HOUSE,HOUSE,PLEDGE,H7629,H7629,,,162 Cong. Rec. H7629,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 184 (Tuesday, December 27, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 184 (Tuesday, December 27, 2016)] [House] [Page H7629] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair will lead the House in the Pledge of Allegiance. The SPEAKER pro tempore led the Pledge of Allegiance as follows: I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. ____________________" CREC-2016-12-27-pt1-PgH7629-7,2016-12-27,114,2,,,ADJOURNMENT,HOUSE,HOUSE,ADJOURNMENT,H7629,H7629,,"[{""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HRES"", ""number"": ""944""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HRES"", ""number"": ""944""}]",162 Cong. Rec. H7629,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 184 (Tuesday, December 27, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 184 (Tuesday, December 27, 2016)] [House] [Page H7629] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ADJOURNMENT The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 2(b) of House Resolution 944, the House stands adjourned until 10 a.m. on Friday, December 30, 2016. Thereupon (at 2 o'clock and 1 minute p.m.), under its previous order, the House adjourned until Friday, December 30, 2016, at 10 a.m. ____________________" CREC-2016-12-27-pt1-PgH7629-8,2016-12-27,114,2,,,"EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.",HOUSE,HOUSE,EXECUTIVECOMM,H7629,H7630,,,162 Cong. Rec. H7629,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 184 (Tuesday, December 27, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 184 (Tuesday, December 27, 2016)] [House] [Pages H7629-H7630] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive communications were taken from the Speaker's table and referred as follows: 8037. A letter from the Regulations Coordinator, Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's final rule -- State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs (RIN: 0985-AA08) received December 20, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. 8038. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Employee Benefits Security Administration, Department of Labor, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Claims Procedure for Plans Providing Disability Benefits (RIN: 1210-AB39) received December 20, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. 8039. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Employee Benefits Security Administration, Department of Labor, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Savings Arrangements Established by Qualified State Political Subdivisions for Non-Governmental Employees (RIN: 1210-AB76) received December 20, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. 8040. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Employment and Training Administration, Department of Labor, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Apprenticeship Programs; Equal Employment Opportunity (RIN: 1205-AB59) received December 20, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. 8041. A letter from the Director, Directorate of Standards and Guidance, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Department of Labor, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Clarification of Employer's Continuing Obligation To Make and Maintain an Accurate Record of Each Recordable Injury and Illness [Docket No.: OSHA-2015-0006] (RIN: 1218-AC84) received December 20, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. 8042. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's direct final rule -- Air Plan Approval; Georgia: Procedures for Testing and Monitoring Sources of Air Pollutants [EPA-R04-OAR-2016-0468; FRL-9957-52-Region 4] received December 20, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 8043. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's direct final rule -- Air Plan Approval; Illinois; Volatile Organic Compounds Definition [EPA-R05-OAR-2016-0502; FRL-9955-89-Region 5] received December 20, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 8044. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Air Plan Approval; KY; RACM Determination for the KY Portion of the Louisville Area 1997 Annual PM2.5 [EPA-R04-OAR-2016-0526; FRL-9957-39-Region 4] received December 20, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 8045. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Air Plan Approval; Wisconsin; Infrastructure SIP Requirements for the 2012 PM2.5 NAAQS [EPA-R05-OAR-2015-0529; FRL-9957-16-Region 5] received December 20, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 8046. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental [[Page H7630]] Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; New York Prevention of Significant Deterioration of Air Quality and Nonattainment New Source Review; Infrastructure State Implementation Plan Requirements [EPA-R02-OAR-2016-0478; FRL- 9957-08-Region 2] received December 20, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 8047. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Approval of California Air Plan Revisions, Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Control District [EPA-R09-OAR-2016-0393; FRL-9955-62-Region 9] received December 20, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 8048. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Approval of California Air Plan Revisions, South Coast Air Quality Management District [EPA- R09-OAR-2016-0444; FRL-9955-94-Region 9] received December 20, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 8049. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Extension of Deadline for Action on the November 2016 Section 126 Petition From Delaware [EPA-HQ- OAR-2016-0691; FRL-9957-28-OAR] received December 20, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 8050. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Extension of Deadline for Action on the November 2016 Section 126 Petition From Maryland [EPA-HQ- OAR-2016-0690; FRL-9957-29-OAR] received December 20, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 8051. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- State of Kentucky Underground Injection Control (UIC) Class II Program; Primacy Approval [EPA-HQ-OW-2015-0372; FRL-9957-48-OW] received December 20, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 8052. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's withdrawal of direct final rule -- State of Kentucky Underground Injection Control (UIC) Class II Program; Withdrawal of Primacy Approval [EPA-HQ-OW-2015-0372; FRL- 9957-47-OW] received December 20, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 8053. A letter from the Director, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Steam Protection Rule [Docket ID: OSM-2010-0018; S1D1S SS08011000 SX064A000 178S180110; S2D2S SS08011000 SX064A000 17X501520] (RIN: 1029- AC63) received December 20, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural Resources. 8054. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Amendment of Class E Airspace; Albany, OR [Docket No.: FAA-2015-3992; Airspace Docket No.: 15-ANM-14] received December 14, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 8055. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2016- 9369; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-034-AD; Amendment 39- 18710; AD 2016-23-03] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 14, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 8056. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Eugene, OR, and Corvallis, OR [Docket No.: FAA- 2015-3991; Airspace Docket No.: 15-ANM-13] received December 14, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 8057. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2016-0462; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-144-AD; Amendment 39-18703; AD 2016-22-14] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 14, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 8058. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Departments final rule -- Clean Water Act Methods Update Rule for the Analysis of Effluent [EPA-HQ-OW-2014-0797; FRL-9957- 24-OW] (RIN: 2040-AF48) received December 20, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. ____________________" CREC-2016-12-27-pt1-PgH7630-2,2016-12-27,114,2,,,PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS,HOUSE,HOUSE,HPUBBILLS,H7630,H7630,,"[{""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""6535""}]",162 Cong. Rec. H7630,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 184 (Tuesday, December 27, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 184 (Tuesday, December 27, 2016)] [House] [Page H7630] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Under clause 2 of rule XII, Mr. GRAYSON introduced a bill (H.R. 6535) to require the President to obtain written approval from the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State prior to the use of nuclear weapons by the United States, and for other purposes; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. ____________________" CREC-2016-12-27-pt1-PgH7630-3,2016-12-27,114,2,,,Constitutional Authority Statement,HOUSE,HOUSE,CASTATEMENT,H7630,H7630,,,162 Cong. Rec. H7630,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 184 (Tuesday, December 27, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 184 (Tuesday, December 27, 2016)] [House] [Page H7630] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY STATEMENT Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, the following statements are submitted regarding the specific powers granted to Congress in the Constitution to enact the accompanying bill or joint resolution." CREC-2016-12-27-pt1-PgH7630-4,2016-12-27,114,2,,,Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 6535,HOUSE,HOUSE,CASTATEMENT,H7630,H7630,,"[{""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""6535""}]",162 Cong. Rec. H7630,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 184 (Tuesday, December 27, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 184 (Tuesday, December 27, 2016)] [House] [Page H7630] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Mr. GRAYSON: H.R. 6535. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article 1, Section 8, of the United States Constitution." CREC-2016-12-27-pt1-PgH7630,2016-12-27,114,2,,,REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS,HOUSE,HOUSE,HPUBCOMMREPORT,H7630,H7630,,,162 Cong. Rec. H7630,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 184 (Tuesday, December 27, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 184 (Tuesday, December 27, 2016)] [House] [Page H7630] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of committees were delivered to the Clerk for printing and reference to the proper calendar, as follows: Mr. CONAWAY: Committee on Agriculture. Report on Activities During the 114th Congress (January 3, 2015 to December 27, 2016) (Rept. 114-896). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. ____________________" CREC-2016-12-27-pt1-PgS-FrontMatter-5,2016-12-27,114,2,,,Senate,SENATE,SENATE,FRONTMATTER,S7177,S7177,,,162 Cong. Rec. S7177,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 184 (Tuesday, December 27, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 184 (Tuesday, December 27, 2016)] [Senate] [Page S7177] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] S E N A T E Vol. 162 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2016 No. 184" CREC-2016-12-27-pt1-PgS7177-2,2016-12-27,114,2,,,APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE,SENATE,SENATE,ALLOTHER,S7177,S7177,,,162 Cong. Rec. S7177,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 184 (Tuesday, December 27, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 184 (Tuesday, December 27, 2016)] [Senate] [Page S7177] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will please read a communication to the Senate from the President pro tempore (Mr. Hatch). The bill clerk read the following letter: U.S. Senate, President pro tempore, Washington, DC, December 27, 2016. To the Senate: Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby appoint the Honorable Ben Sasse, a Senator from the State of Nebraska, to perform the duties of the Chair. Orrin G. Hatch, President pro tempore. Mr. SASSE thereupon assumed the Chair as Acting President pro tempore. ____________________" CREC-2016-12-27-pt1-PgS7177-3,2016-12-27,114,2,,,"ADJOURNMENT UNTIL FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2016, AT 10 A.M.",SENATE,SENATE,ADJOURNMENT,S7177,S7177,,,162 Cong. Rec. S7177,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 184 (Tuesday, December 27, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 184 (Tuesday, December 27, 2016)] [Senate] [Page S7177] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ADJOURNMENT UNTIL FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2016, AT 10 A.M. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Under the previous order, the Senate stands adjourned until 10 a.m. on Friday, December 30, 2016. Thereupon, the Senate, at 4:30 and 32 seconds p.m., adjourned until Friday, December 30, 2016, at 10 a.m." CREC-2016-12-27-pt1-PgS7177,2016-12-27,114,2,,,Senate,SENATE,SENATE,CALLTOORDER,S7177,S7177,,,162 Cong. Rec. S7177,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 184 (Tuesday, December 27, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 184 (Tuesday, December 27, 2016)] [Senate] [Page S7177] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page S7177]] Senate The Senate met at 4:30 and 2 seconds p.m. and was called to order by the Honorable Ben Sasse, a Senator from the State of Nebraska. ____________________" CREC-2016-12-23-pt1-PgD1144-2,2016-12-23,114,2,,,Daily Digest/Senate Committee Meetings,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDSCMEETINGS,D1144,D1144,,,162 Cong. Rec. D1144,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1144] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No committee meetings were held." CREC-2016-12-23-pt1-PgD1144-3,2016-12-23,114,2,,,Daily Digest/House of Representatives,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDHCHAMBER,D1144,D1145,,"[{""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""68""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""320""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""759""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3713""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4002""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5283""}]",162 Cong. Rec. D1144,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1144-D1145] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: No public bills, or Resolutions were introduced today. Additional Cosponsors: Page H7627 Reports Filed: A report was filed on December 21, 2016 as follows: Report of Activities of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology for the 114th Congress (H. Rept. 114-884). Reports were filed on December 22, 2016 as follows: Report on the Activities of the Committee on Armed Services for the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress (H. Rept. 114-885); Report on the Activities of the Committee on Natural Resources U.S. House of Representatives for the 114th Congress (H. Rept. 114-886); and Report on the Legislative and Oversight Activities of the Committee on Ways and Means during the 114th Congress (H. Rept. 114-887). Reports were filed today as follows: H.R. 3713, to reform sentencing laws, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 114-888, Part 1); H.R. 4002, to amend title 18, United States Code, to make various improvements in Federal criminal law, and for other purposes (H. Rept. 114-889); H.R. 68, to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to enhance the use of Juvenile Accountability Block Grants for programs to prevent and address occurrences of bullying and to reauthorize the Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program, with amendments (H. Rept. 114-890); Review of the Unauthorized Disclosures of Former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden (H. Rept. 114-891); H.R. 5283, to amend title 18, United States Code, to reform certain forfeiture procedures, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 114-892, Part 1); H.R. 320, to establish a system for integration of Rapid DNA instruments for use by law enforcement to reduce violent crime and reduce the current DNA analysis backlog, with an amendment (H. Rept. 114-893); H.R. 759, to enhance public safety by improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the Federal prison system with offender risk and needs assessment, individual risk reduction incentives and rewards, and risk and recidivism reduction, with amendments (H. Rept. 114-894); and Activity Report of the Committee on the Judiciary of the United States House of Representatives for the Period January 6, 2015 through December 16, 2016 (H. Rept. 114-895). Pages H7626-27 Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed Representative Denham to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. Page H7623 Guest Chaplain: The prayer was offered by the Guest Chaplain, Reverend Alisa Lasater Wailoo, Capitol Hill United Methodist Church, Washington, DC. Page H7623 [[Page D1145]] Quorum Calls--Votes: There were no yea-and-nay votes, and there were no Recorded votes. There were no quorum calls. Adjournment: The House met at 10 a.m. and adjourned at 10:03 a.m." CREC-2016-12-23-pt1-PgD1144,2016-12-23,114,2,,,Daily Digest/Senate,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDSCHAMBER,D1144,D1144,,,162 Cong. Rec. D1144,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1144] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Friday, December 23, 2016 [[Page D1144]] Daily Digest Senate Chamber Action The Senate met at 11:30:20 a.m. in pro forma session, and adjourned at 11:30:51 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., on Tuesday, December 27, 2016." CREC-2016-12-23-pt1-PgD1145-2,2016-12-23,114,2,,,Daily Digest/COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR 2016-12-27,,DAILYDIGEST,DDCOMMITTEEMEETINGS,D1145,D1145,,,162 Cong. Rec. D1145,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1145] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2016 (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) Senate No meetings/hearings scheduled. House No hearings are scheduled." CREC-2016-12-23-pt1-PgD1145-3,2016-12-23,114,2,,,Daily Digest/Next Meeting of the SENATE + Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES + Other End Matter,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDENDMATTER,D1145,D1146,,,162 Cong. Rec. D1145,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1145-D1146] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRESSIONAL RECORD (USPS 087-390). 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[[Page D1146]] _______________________________________________________________________ Next Meeting of the SENATE 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 27 Senate Chamber Program for Tuesday: Senate will meet in a pro forma session. Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2 p.m., Tuesday, December 27 House Chamber Program for Tuesday: House will meet in pro forma session at 2 p.m. _______________________________________________________________________ Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue HOUSE Frankel, Lois, Fla., E1735, E1736 Hastings, Alcee L., Fla., E1735 Kilmer, Derek, Wash., E1736 Maloney, Carolyn B., N.Y., E1735, E1735, E1735, E1736, E1737, E1737, E1737, E1738, E1738, E1738 Ruiz, Raul, Calif., E1736" CREC-2016-12-23-pt1-PgD1145,2016-12-23,114,2,,,Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDHCMEETINGS,D1145,D1145,,,162 Cong. Rec. D1145,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1145] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No hearings were held. Joint Meetings No joint committee meetings were held." CREC-2016-12-23-pt1-PgE1735-2,2016-12-23,114,2,,,IN HONOR OF KIMBERLY N. MULLARKEY,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,HONORING,E1735,E1735,"[{""name"": ""Carolyn B. Maloney"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,162 Cong. Rec. E1735,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1735] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IN HONOR OF KIMBERLY N. MULLARKEY _____ HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of new york in the house of representatives Friday, December 23, 2016 Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Kimberly N. Mullarkey, who is being honored with Taminent Regular Democratic Club's Gloria D'Amico Trailblazer Award at the Club's 85th Annual Dinner Dance. Kimberly Mullarkey is not only a third generation Astorian, but also a third generation member of the Taminent Regular Democratic Club. Ms. Mullarkey is a firm believer in the importance of giving back to her community, a value that was instilled in her by her family and drives much of the work she does today. Ms. Mullarkey graduated from Dominican College in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science in Social Science and a minor in Politics as well as a concentration in History and Psychology. During her time at Dominican College, Ms. Mullarkey found her love of the performing arts, acting in lead roles in Grease, Nunsense and The 50 Years of Aquin Players. After graduating, Ms. Mullarkey began her consulting career at The Dryfoos Group and later worked at Constantinople & Vallone. Ms. Mullarkey joined the Taminent Regular Democratic Club as a young adult. She later became Corresponding Secretary for the Club and is currently serving as Women's Club President. Taminent Regular Democratic Club was founded in 1933, making it one of the oldest clubs in New York City. The Club addresses all things that affect the community of Astoria. Also, the Club plays a large role in local elections by backing politicians that they feel fit the community's best interest. In addition to her work at the Club, Kimberly Mullarkey also served four terms on The Board of Alumni Directors at Dominican College and she has worked on numerous political races throughout her life. Ms. Mullarkey considers her most rewarding work, however, to be her role as her father's caregiver and advocate. Ms. Mullarkey has demonstrated tireless dedication to her community throughout her entire adult life. Kimberly Mullarkey consistently devotes her time and effort to improving the lives of those around her, with great success. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating Kimberly N. Mullarkey, a New York woman who makes an extraordinary difference in her community of Astoria, Queens. ____________________" CREC-2016-12-23-pt1-PgE1735-3,2016-12-23,114,2,,,IN RECOGNITION OF THE PAYNE CHAPEL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH'S 124TH ANNIVERSARY,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,RECOGNIZING,E1735,E1735,"[{""name"": ""Alcee L. Hastings"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,162 Cong. Rec. E1735,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1735] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IN RECOGNITION OF THE PAYNE CHAPEL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH'S 124TH ANNIVERSARY _____ HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS of florida in the house of representatives Friday, December 23, 2016 Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker. I rise today to honor Payne Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church on the occasion of its 124th anniversary. This fine church, originally named Bethel, was founded on the island of Palm Beach in January 1893. Following its move to West Palm Beach in 1894, the name of the church was changed to Payne Chapel in honor of Bishop Daniel A. Payne. Payne Chapel, located on one of the highest hills in West Palm Beach, has always been recognized and appreciated for its heritage and the many services and contributions it has provided for its members and the citizens in surrounding communities. I want to congratulate the Reverend Henry E. Green, III, pastor of Payne Chapel, and all the church's members and friends on this momentous occasion. I am very proud to have such a fine institution of worship in my Congressional district. ____________________" CREC-2016-12-23-pt1-PgE1735-4,2016-12-23,114,2,,,IN HONOR OF KAVITA KRISHNAMURTHY,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,HONORING,E1735,E1735,"[{""name"": ""Carolyn B. Maloney"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,162 Cong. Rec. E1735,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1735] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IN HONOR OF KAVITA KRISHNAMURTHY _____ HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of new york in the house of representatives Friday, December 23, 2016 Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Ms. Kavita Krishnamurthy for her lifelong contributions to film and music. Throughout her decades-long career, Ms. Krishnamurthy has performed all over the world and collaborated with renowned musicians from a wide array of genres. Ms. Krishnamurthy showed promise at a young age, winning a gold medal in the Inter-Ministry Classical Competition in New Delhi as an eight year old. A year later, she recorded her first song with famed Indian singer Lata Mangeshkar under the direction of composer Hemant Kumar. By the 1990s Ms. Krishnamurthy was known as one of Bollywood's leading female playback singers. She won critical acclaim for her performance in 1942: A Love Story and established herself as a lead singer. She worked with several renowned directors including Bappi Lahiri, A.R. Rahman, and Anu Malik. Ms. Krishnamurthy began expanding her artistic range. She was the featured soloist in a global fusion album in which she worked with musicians from five continents. Ms. Krishnamurthy began to explore fusion music, which brought her around the world to some of music's most famous concert halls, such as the Royal Albert Hall in London, the Lincoln Center in New York City, and the Zhongshan Music Hall in Beijing. In 2007, Ms. Krishnamurthy co-founded the Subramaniam Academy of Performing Arts, which serves as a home for global music in India. The Academy exposes its students to music from all over the world and trains them to love and respect the art they create. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating Ms. Kavita Krishnamurthy for the lifelong contributions she has made to music, film, and education. Ms. Krishnamurthy is an inspiration and role model to musicians around the world. ____________________" CREC-2016-12-23-pt1-PgE1735-5,2016-12-23,114,2,,,CELEBRATING EDWARD BRAVER'S 100TH BIRTHDAY,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,CELEBRATING,E1735,E1735,"[{""name"": ""Lois Frankel"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,162 Cong. Rec. E1735,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1735] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CELEBRATING EDWARD BRAVER'S 100TH BIRTHDAY _____ HON. LOIS FRANKEL of florida in the house of representatives Friday, December 23, 2016 Ms. FRANKEL of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate Edward Braver, a World War II veteran who is celebrating his 100th birthday on Christmas Day this year. Edward has served his country throughout his life. In World War II Edward fought in the historic Battle of the Bulge campaign in Europe. When he returned home he worked for the United States Postal Service, working as a Postal Service Worker and Supervisor up until his retirement. It is my honor to recognize Edward today, and to join with his family and friends in celebrating this momentous birthday. I wish him good health and continued success in the coming year. ____________________" CREC-2016-12-23-pt1-PgE1735-6,2016-12-23,114,2,,,IN RECOGNITION OF THE SPENCE SCHOOL,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,RECOGNIZING,E1735,E1736,"[{""name"": ""Carolyn B. Maloney"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,162 Cong. Rec. E1735,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1735-E1736] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IN RECOGNITION OF THE SPENCE SCHOOL _____ HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of new york in the house of representatives Friday, December 23, 2016 Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize The Spence School of New York on the occasion of its 125th anniversary. The Spence School has advanced the education of young women tremendously since its founding. The Spence School was established in 1892 by Clara Spence with the mission of providing young girls a solid educational foundation, which was a revolutionary idea for that time. Since then, thousands of young female students have been given a rigorous education that not only builds knowledge, but also character and spirit, and puts young women on a path to a college education. Clara Spence was a social rights activist in the late 19th and early 20th century who aimed to solve class and social problems. Her ideals are embodied in The Spence School's motto, which reads: ``Non scholae sed vitae [[Page E1736]] discimus,'' or ``Not for school but for life we learn.'' Clara Spence preached virtue and care to her students and children around her to inspire them to grow up and affect change. Her care and careful planning still live in the actions of the school to this day. That is why the school's mission statement aims for a ``lifelong transformation of self and the world with purpose, passion and perspective.'' During its 125 years, The Spence School developed a reputation for excellence in education. It has shown a commitment to helping all women by continually educating those of diverse backgrounds. The school's commitment to helping women of all backgrounds can be seen in both the 5 million dollar tuition assistance it annually gives, which allows for 20% of the student body to receive aid, as well as its many partnerships with non-profit organizations to recruit girls from all over New York City. Over the years, The Spence School has become an intrinsic part of the Upper East Side community in New York City. Many local parents, including me, have had their daughters educated at this top institution. We have seen amazing success from the students of Spence, including frequent admission to top universities such as the University of Pennsylvania, Georgetown University, Northwestern University, the University of Chicago and many more. As a former educator, I understand just how far a strong education can go to help young women succeed and grow. The National Center for Education Statistics reports that women made up 57% of college students in 2013. This is thanks to the work of passionate educators and schools such as The Spence School, which are working to give women the equal chance in life that Clara Spence sought after for her first class of girls more than a century ago. Mr. Speaker, I ask that my distinguished colleagues join me in recognizing the amazing contributions to academic and civil life that The Spence School provides to the young girls of the Greater New York City area on its 125th anniversary. ____________________" CREC-2016-12-23-pt1-PgE1736-2,2016-12-23,114,2,,,IN HONOR OF THE YORK THEATRE COMPANY,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,HONORING,E1736,E1736,"[{""name"": ""Carolyn B. Maloney"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,162 Cong. Rec. E1736,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1736] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IN HONOR OF THE YORK THEATRE COMPANY _____ HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of new york in the house of representatives Friday, December 23, 2016 Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to the York Theatre Company as they celebrate the inauguration of their new theatre seats. Founded by Janet Hayes Walker in 1969, the York Theatre Company produces nearly 200 musical theatre performances each year, reaching over 37,000 patrons. The York Theatre is an incredible company that makes musical theatre accessible to New Yorkers of all ages and backgrounds. The unique mission of the York Theatre Company is two-fold as it aspires to produce new musical works, as well as rediscover musicals of the past. The York Theatre hosts several programs and activities that encourage musical theatre students to engage in Off-Broadway productions, greatly impacting the Off-Broadway scene. With programs such as the Mainstage Series, Musicals in Mufti Series, Developmental Reading Series, internship offerings, and a volunteer program, the York Theatre has made its mark on New York City's vibrant theatre community. Since 2015, the York Theatre Company has offered its Musical Theatre Training Program that brings together working professionals and dedicated theatre students. This program offers training in singing, acting, and movements, as well as master classes with New York's top theatre artists. The York Theatre's intensive sessions are offered to students from middle school to college. Many of these intensives offer students an opportunity to perform on the York Theatre's Off-Broadway stage at the conclusion of the program. In the fall of 2014, the York Theatre celebrated its 100th Musical in Mufti with the production of Stephen Sondheim's Saturday Night. The York Theatre's Musical in Mufti ensures that lesser known musicals of the past are performed and brought into new light for the enjoyment of modern audiences. The York Theatre was able to expand its seating capacity thanks to more than 100 generous supporters, as well as the $112,000 grant issued by Sei Young Kim of New York City's Department of Cultural Affairs. Because of this expanded seating section, the theatre will be better able to reach its goal of providing free and low-cost performances to its audiences. With the ribbon cutting celebrating the company's new theatre seats, the York Theatre's patronage will expand to even broader audiences of New York theatregoers. Off-Broadway theatre has played a pivotal role in making New York City the theatre capitol of the world. In its 47th year of productions, the York Theatre Company has had a substantial impact on this great city's history. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to rise in recognition of the York Theatre Company, a principal in shaping New York City's theatre culture, as they celebrate the inauguration of their new theatre seats. ____________________" CREC-2016-12-23-pt1-PgE1736-3,2016-12-23,114,2,,,RECOGNIZING THE PUBLIC SERVICE OF LINDA COLON,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,RECOGNIZING,E1736,E1736,"[{""name"": ""Lois Frankel"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,162 Cong. Rec. E1736,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1736] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING THE PUBLIC SERVICE OF LINDA COLON _____ HON. LOIS FRANKEL of florida in the house of representatives Friday, December 23, 2016 Ms. FRANKEL of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the public service of Linda Colon, National President of the Jewish War Veterans Auxiliary, and her upcoming visit to the organization's chapter in my home state of Florida. Linda has spent her career dedicated to improving the lives of our nation's hospitalized veterans. She served at the VA Hospital and the Naval Hospital at Camp Pendleton, and where she boosted morale among patients and their families. For her admirable efforts, she has been the recipient of numerous awards from U.S. presidents, admirals, and naval hospital commanders. In honor of her service with one of the oldest veterans' organizations in the country, I am pleased to recognize Linda Colon and welcome her to Florida. ____________________" CREC-2016-12-23-pt1-PgE1736-4,2016-12-23,114,2,,,HONORING SENATOR BARBARA BOXER ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,HONORING,E1736,E1737,"[{""name"": ""Raul Ruiz"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,162 Cong. Rec. E1736,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1736-E1737] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING SENATOR BARBARA BOXER ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT _____ HON. RAUL RUIZ of california in the house of representatives Friday, December 23, 2016 Mr. RUIZ. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to congratulate Senator Barbara Boxer on her retirement after 34 years in Congress. Her dedication to her constituents and her legislative achievements are an inspiration. The lives of her constituents are better because of her hard work and public service on their behalf. I am honored to call her my friend, mentor, and constituent. She is a fearless trailblazer, and I want to recognize her lifelong advocacy for Californians and all Americans. Senator Boxer's time in public office began in 1976, when she was elected to the Marin County Board of Supervisors, where she later became the Board's first woman president. After serving for six years, she was elected to the United States House of Representatives to serve California's 6th Congressional District. [[Page E1737]] Her first campaign slogan, ``Barbara Boxer Gives a Damn,'' would exemplify the passion with which she has fought through these years. In 1992, known as ``The Year of the Woman'', she was elected to the United States Senate to fight for the people of California. As a forceful fighter for equality and social justice, and an astounding protector of the environment, Senator Boxer demonstrated time after time her ferocity, effectiveness, and willingness to go to bat for the people and the principles she believed in. Her legislative achievements are too many to list. As the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, Senator Boxer has led bipartisan efforts to protect the environment and address climate change. She has spent her life defending women's rights, including the importance of gender equality and the protection of a woman's right to choose. Throughout her career, she has identified matters of concern and has reached across the aisle to find solutions. Senator Boxer's tireless work has influenced the lives of millions of Americans. I have often taken her counsel, and I am proud of the work we have done together to protect the Salton Sea. Her distinguished career in Congress is an example of what can be accomplished through hard work, dedication, and service. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize and honor Senator Barbara Boxer. I will certainly miss our inspiring conversations on the flights to DC together, but I know this is the beginning of her many more successful battles for the common good. On behalf of California's 36th Congressional District, I offer my sincerest thanks and congratulate her for her exceptional commitment to public service. I wish her and her husband Stu all the best on her well-deserved retirement. ____________________" CREC-2016-12-23-pt1-PgE1736,2016-12-23,114,2,,,HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF REGINALD ``JAKE'' GUTIERREZ,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,HONORING,E1736,E1736,"[{""name"": ""Derek Kilmer"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,162 Cong. Rec. E1736,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1736] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF REGINALD ``JAKE'' GUTIERREZ _____ HON. DEREK KILMER of washington in the house of representatives Friday, December 23, 2016 Mr. KILMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the life and service of Officer Reginald ``Jake'' Gutierrez of the Tacoma Police Department, who was killed in the line of duty on Wednesday, November 30, 2016. My heart goes out to Jake's fiancee, children, and grandchild, who lost him in service to his community and his country. This is a tragedy. Officer Gutierrez lost his life in a senseless act of violence. Those who witnessed the shooting of Officer Gutierrez stated that his sacrifice saved the lives of those around him. His last action was to shout a warning to those in and around the house--his partner, the suspect's family, and their landlord--to leave the house to safety. His final moments are a testament to his selflessness, his bravery, and his commitment to helping others. Mr. Speaker, Jake was a well-respected member of the Tacoma Police Department. A resident of Kitsap County, he had served on the Tacoma force for 17 years. Officer Gutierrez was a 45-year-old father of three, a grandfather of one, and was engaged to be married. These dreams have been cut short by his death, and remind us that life is precious and uncertain. Fellow officers and residents of Tacoma remember him for his quick wit and his easy-going manner. They point to the fact that he always had a smile on his face, and cared about the community he served. Leaders in the neighborhood in which he was killed have remarked on the stand-up character of Officer Gutierrez. He was truly a hero. Mr. Speaker, Officer Jake Gutierrez was a person who, like so many in the law enforcement community, put service above self. I join with those who gather in remembrance of this fine man. Jake gave the ultimate sacrifice as a public servant and protector of our community's safety. I am honored and humbled to recognize him today in the United States Congress. ____________________" CREC-2016-12-23-pt1-PgE1737-2,2016-12-23,114,2,,,IN HONOR OF MAJOR CHUCK KILBRIDE AND THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS TOYS FOR TOTS PROGRAM,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,HONORING,E1737,E1737,"[{""name"": ""Carolyn B. Maloney"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,162 Cong. Rec. E1737,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1737] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IN HONOR OF MAJOR CHUCK KILBRIDE AND THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS TOYS FOR TOTS PROGRAM _____ HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of new york in the house of representatives Friday, December 23, 2016 Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Major Chuck Kilbride for his work with the United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots Program. Major Kilbride, through his work with the Toys for Tots Program, has provided hope and joy to children in need during the holiday season for well over two decades. Started in 1947 by Major Bill Hendricks, Toys for Tots collects toys to provide to less fortunate youth, bringing local communities together around spreading holiday cheer. Toys for Tots was a quick success, collecting and distributing 5,000 toys in its first year alone. It has only improved throughout the years, providing over 512 million toys to over 237 million children nationwide to date. The Toys for Tots Program is not only about making children's wishes come true, it is about creating an environment of inclusion for all youth, regardless of their background or economic situation. The program recognizes that children are our most valuable asset because they are our future; investing in them is contributing to our future. The Toys for Tots Program has a special place in my heart. Each year, it has provided toys to public housing residents throughout my district in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens. I fondly remember distributing toys with Major Kilbride at the Seward Park Community Center and the Vladeck Houses on the Lower East Side of Manhattan in December, 2009. That year, Major Kilbride named my late husband, Clifton Maloney, honorary vice chairman of the Toys for Tots program in New York City. I am grateful for all the amazing work Major Kilbride and his Marines have done for children throughout the New York metropolitan area. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating Major Chuck Kilbride, Gunnery Sergeant Brian Gomez, Staff Sergeant J.D. Quinton, and Sergeant Eliezer Gomez for their work for the United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots Program. These gentlemen and the Marine Corps have worked tirelessly to spread happiness and faith to less fortunate youth during the holiday season. ____________________" CREC-2016-12-23-pt1-PgE1737-3,2016-12-23,114,2,,,IN RECOGNITION OF DR. PRAKASH M. SWAMY,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,RECOGNIZING,E1737,E1738,"[{""name"": ""Carolyn B. Maloney"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,162 Cong. Rec. E1737,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1737-E1738] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IN RECOGNITION OF DR. PRAKASH M. SWAMY _____ HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of new york in the house of representatives Friday, December 23, 2016 Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Dr. Prakash Swamy for his tremendous dedication to improving United States and India relations. Dr. Swamy holds a doctorate degree in Media Studies from Amstead University and has worked as a journalist for over 35 years. Starting as an intern with the Gainesville Sun, he has written and served as editor for numerous newspapers both in the United States and India. Dr. Swamy is an experienced public speaker. He was a speaker at the 2009 convention of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas sponsored by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, which celebrates the contributions of the overseas Indian community to India. Dr. Swamy currently is a Diplomatic Correspondent to the United Nations and has spent the last 10 years writing about the UN General Assembly Session. In this role, he has reported on prominent international leaders including heads of state, foreign ministers and ambassadors. Dr. Swamy is dedicated to improving India-U.S. relations and has worked [[Page E1738]] with officials in the Clinton, Bush and Obama administrations to achieve this goal. Dr. Swamy is the president of America Tamil Sangam, an organization that promotes Tamil language and heritage throughout the United States. America Tamil Sangam provides a platform for Tamil scholars, writers and artists to share a rich culture and history with the community. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating Dr. Prakash Swamy for his accomplishments in the U.S. and abroad, and for his continued dedication to improving India-U.S. relations. ____________________" CREC-2016-12-23-pt1-PgE1737,2016-12-23,114,2,,,IN HONOR OF THE SENECA FALLS DIALOGUES,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,HONORING,E1737,E1737,"[{""name"": ""Carolyn B. Maloney"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,162 Cong. Rec. E1737,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1737] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IN HONOR OF THE SENECA FALLS DIALOGUES _____ HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of new york in the house of representatives Friday, December 23, 2016 Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to the Seneca Falls Dialogues, a conference that fosters a dialogue regarding women and gender studies issues, and the Women's Initiative for Leadership and Learning, Inc. (WILL) for supporting such an important event. Once every two years, dedicated students, faculty and activists come together in Seneca Falls, New York, which has been associated with women's rights since the Declaration of Sentiments was signed in Seneca Falls in 1848 at the first women's rights convention. The Seneca Falls Dialogues aim to encourage discussion and research concerning equal rights for women. In October of 2008, the Seneca Falls Heritage Group, the Friends of the Women's Rights National Historical Park, the National Women's Hall of Fame, and the Greater Rochester Branch of the American Association of University Women, in collaboration with an alliance of western New York colleges and universities, came together to create the First Biennial Seneca Falls Dialogues. This initial conference was held on October 11-12, 2008 in celebration of the 160th anniversary of the first women's rights convention and the 60th anniversary of Eleanor Roosevelt's Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Today, the Seneca Falls Dialogues are sponsored by WILL, in collaboration with the College Alliance, the town of Seneca Falls, the Seneca Falls Heritage Group, the Friends of the Women's Rights National Historical Park, the National Women's Hall of Fame, and the Greater Rochester Branch of the American Association of University Women. Works presented at the Dialogues are archived and serve as an important cache of materials used by a network of university Womens and Gender Studies programs and enable scholars to do further research. Additionally, I would like to recognize the President of Friends of Women's Rights National Historical Park, Marilyn Tedeschi, who is also the key organizer of the Seneca Falls Dialogues. Ms. Tedeschi has served in a number of roles, including urban educator, youth advocate, business entrepreneur and social activist. Her passions lie primarily in economic development of the working poor and their communities. She is a member of several boards that reflect this dedication, and is a cofounder of the Community Microenterprise Center, a not-for-profit that helps small businesses and serves as a Progressive Neighborhood Federal Credit Union for Rochester's lowest income families. An advocate for women and girls, Ms. Tedeschi is the President of the Greater Rochester Area Branch of the American Association of University Women and Vice President of the Women's Institute for Leadership and Learning, both of which sponsor the Seneca Falls Dialogues. This year's WILL award recipient is Brenda Ann Keneally. Ms. Keneally is an interdisciplinary artist who captures intrinsic aspects of human nature in her photographs. A highly honored photographer, Ms. Keneally has pushed the boundaries of art and social documentation by immersing herself in the lives and situations of her subjects, and incorporated the Internet as a documentation tool. Ms. Keneally also cofounded The Raw File, a digital theatre which focuses on expanding recognition for socially provocative media. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the Seneca Falls Dialogues, Marilyn Tedeschi, and Brenda Ann Kenneally for their dedication to fostering civil discourse regarding women's rights, and their perseverance and advocacy in the fight to ensure equality for women. ____________________" CREC-2016-12-23-pt1-PgE1738-2,2016-12-23,114,2,,,IN HONOR OF DR. LAKSHMINARAYANA SUBRAMANIAM,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,HONORING,E1738,E1738,"[{""name"": ""Carolyn B. Maloney"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,162 Cong. Rec. E1738,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1738] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IN HONOR OF DR. LAKSHMINARAYANA SUBRAMANIAM _____ HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of new york in the house of representatives Friday, December 23, 2016 Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Dr. Lakshminarayana Subramaniam for his contributions to classical music. Dr. Subramaniam's achievements have reshaped and added a new dimension to a genre of music which so many people enjoy. Dr. Subramaniam has earned degrees in Western Classical composition, distinctions in western violin studies, classical Carnatic music, and medicine. This unique combination of classical western and South Indian music led Dr. Subramaniam to develop not only a new style of orchestral writing, but a new genre altogether. As one of India's most prolific composers, Dr. Subramaniam has collaborated, conducted, and performed with world class orchestras and musicians from all over the globe at some of music's most famous venues. To date, Dr. Subramaniam has worked with over 50 orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, the Swiss Romande, and the Royal Oman Symphony. His recorded collaborations with musicians include Yehudi Menuhin, Stephane Grappelli, Joe Sample, and George Harrison. The sounds of Dr. Subramaniam's compositions have graced the halls of venues like the Lincoln Center, the Tchaikovsky Hall, Zhongshan Music Hall, and the Gewandhaus. Dr. Subramaniam is one of only a handful of living composers with over 150 live performances of his various orchestral works. In 1992, Dr. Subramaniam co-founded the Lakshminarayana Global Music Festival, which showcases various genres from a multitude of different artists. The event has been held in 55 cities in 22 countries, drawing audiences of up to 200,000 people. In 2007, Dr. Subramaniam co-founded the Subramaniam Academy of Performing Arts, a global music institute located in Bangalore which exposes its young students to music from all over the world. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating Dr. Subramaniam for his contributions to the musical world. Dr. Subramaniam's achievements in composition, conduction, and orchestral performance are truly unparalleled. ____________________" CREC-2016-12-23-pt1-PgE1738-3,2016-12-23,114,2,,,IN HONOR OF THE FORTUNATO BROTHERS CAFE,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,HONORING,E1738,E1738,"[{""name"": ""Carolyn B. Maloney"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,162 Cong. Rec. E1738,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1738] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IN HONOR OF THE FORTUNATO BROTHERS CAFE _____ HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of new york in the house of representatives Friday, December 23, 2016 Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to the Fortunato Brothers Cafe, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary as a neighborhood institution in Brooklyn's Williamsburg. What started as an idea by three brothers from Italy to make and sell authentic Italian desserts has become a landmark and a point of pride for New York's vibrant Italian community. Opened in October 1976 by Salvatore, Michael, and Mario Fortunato in Williamsburg, the Fortunato Brothers Cafe is known for its famous pastries with displays full of cannoli, marzipan, tarts, gelato, and cakes of all shapes and sizes. Using the same original recipes since its opening, Fortunato Brothers Cafe's sweets are just as delicious now as they were in 1976. The bakery's continued success serves as a model of excellence for other small businesses and speaks to the strength of New York's Italian community. In a city crowded with Italian restaurants and eateries, Fortunato Brothers Cafe continues to shine due to the high standard its owners have set for it. The Fortunato Brothers Cafe is a symbol of the resilience and liveliness of Italian heritage. Although Williamsburg has changed a lot over the years, the bakery's recipes and atmosphere are timeless. Fortunato Brothers Cafe's widespread popularity reflects the profound positive impact Italian culture has had on New York. Fortunato Brothers Cafe continues to be a welcoming and familiar place for neighbors to come together over a cup of coffee or a pastry. Still owned by Salvatore, Michael, and Mario, the bakery remains dedicated to serving the community with delicious baked goods and a welcoming environment. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating the extraordinary achievements of the Fortunato Brothers Cafe as it celebrates 40 years of serving tasty delicacies in North Brooklyn." CREC-2016-12-23-pt1-PgE1738,2016-12-23,114,2,,,IN RECOGNITION OF THE DIWALI AT TIMES SQUARE CELEBRATION,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,RECOGNIZING,E1738,E1738,"[{""name"": ""Carolyn B. Maloney"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,162 Cong. Rec. E1738,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1738] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IN RECOGNITION OF THE DIWALI AT TIMES SQUARE CELEBRATION _____ HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of new york in the house of representatives Friday, December 23, 2016 Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to the Diwali At Times Square celebration of Diwali, the Festival of Lights. I particularly want to recognize Neeta Bhasin, President and CEO of Event Guru and ASB Communications, for her extraordinary effort in organizing this event. The largest Asian-Indian event in the United States, it has successfully united Hindus, Sikhs and other Diwali celebrators from all over the world in the heart of New York to share the joyous occasion. Diwali At Times Square started in 2013 and has since grown into an eight-hour event featuring delicious food, fashion, arts and crafts, and Bollywood performances. It displays Asian-Indian culture to the world and engages people of all ages and backgrounds in the values of Diwali: light over dark, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil. This year, I had the pleasure of attending Diwali At Times Square. The energy and joy at the celebration is contagious. Times Square, one of the brightest places on earth, is the perfect location to honor the Festival of Lights. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating Neeta Bhasin and Diwali At Times Square for helping everyone in the New York Metropolitan region celebrate this beautiful holiday. ____________________" CREC-2016-12-23-pt1-PgH-FrontMatter-4,2016-12-23,114,2,,,House of Representatives,HOUSE,HOUSE,FRONTMATTER,H7623,H7623,,,162 Cong. Rec. H7623,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016)] [House] [Page H7623] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S Vol. 162 WASHINGTON, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2016 No. 183" CREC-2016-12-23-pt1-PgH7623-2,2016-12-23,114,2,,,DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE,HOUSE,HOUSE,HDESIGNATION,H7623,H7623,,,162 Cong. Rec. H7623,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016)] [House] [Page H7623] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE The SPEAKER pro tempore laid before the House the following communication from the Speaker: Washington, DC, December 23, 2016. I hereby appoint the Honorable Jeff Denham to act as Speaker pro tempore on this day. Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives. ____________________" CREC-2016-12-23-pt1-PgH7623-3,2016-12-23,114,2,,,PRAYER,HOUSE,HOUSE,PRAYER,H7623,H7623,,,162 Cong. Rec. H7623,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016)] [House] [Page H7623] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PRAYER Reverend Alisa Lasater Wailoo, Capitol Hill United Methodist Church, Washington, D.C., offered the following prayer: Gracious God, thank You for this day. This week, Your children will celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, or Kwanzaa. No matter if we light the menorah, the Christ candle, or the kinara, open us to see new truths about You and Your love. As we work today, reveal to us the beauty and gifts inside each person we encounter and represent. Enlighten us to the greatest needs in our world and where You want us to focus. Enlighten us to the biases and bigotries within us that hinder healing in our Nation. Enlighten us to real dangers and save us from false fears. Bless each Member, their tireless staffers, and all House employees. Grant them safe travels and a week of rest, restoration, and revelation. I pray in the name of the baby Jesus, born without shelter, forced by Herod to flee to Egypt as a refugee who, not in spite of but through his circumstances, became the light of salvation. Amen. ____________________" CREC-2016-12-23-pt1-PgH7623-4,2016-12-23,114,2,,,THE JOURNAL,HOUSE,HOUSE,HJOURNAL,H7623,H7623,,"[{""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HRES"", ""number"": ""944""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HRES"", ""number"": ""944""}]",162 Cong. Rec. H7623,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016)] [House] [Page H7623] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] THE JOURNAL The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 2(a) of House Resolution 944, the Journal of the last day's proceedings is approved. ____________________" CREC-2016-12-23-pt1-PgH7623-5,2016-12-23,114,2,,,PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE,HOUSE,HOUSE,PLEDGE,H7623,H7623,,,162 Cong. Rec. H7623,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016)] [House] [Page H7623] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair will lead the House in the Pledge of Allegiance. The SPEAKER pro tempore led the Pledge of Allegiance as follows: I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. ____________________" CREC-2016-12-23-pt1-PgH7623-6,2016-12-23,114,2,,,ADJOURNMENT,HOUSE,HOUSE,ADJOURNMENT,H7623,H7623,,"[{""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HRES"", ""number"": ""944""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HRES"", ""number"": ""944""}]",162 Cong. Rec. H7623,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016)] [House] [Page H7623] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ADJOURNMENT The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 2(b) of House Resolution 944, the House stands adjourned until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 27, 2016. Thereupon (at 10 o'clock and 3 minutes a.m.), under its previous order, the House adjourned until Tuesday, December 27, 2016, at 2 p.m. ____________________" CREC-2016-12-23-pt1-PgH7623-7,2016-12-23,114,2,,,EXPENDITURE REPORTS CONCERNING OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL,HOUSE,HOUSE,HEXPENDITURE,H7623,H7624,,,162 Cong. Rec. H7623,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016)] [House] [Pages H7623-H7624] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] EXPENDITURE REPORTS CONCERNING OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL Reports concerning the foreign currencies and U.S. dollars utilized for Official Foreign Travel during the third quarter of 2016 pursuant to Public Law 95-384, are as follows: REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, JEFFREY DRESSLER, EXPENDED BETWEEN OCT. 28 AND NOV. 4, 2016 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date Per diem \1\ Transportation Other purposes Total ---------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\2\-----------------------\2\-----------------------\2\-----------------------\2\---- Jeffrey Dressler....................... 10/29 10/30 Bahrain.................. ........... 122.00 ........... *14,462.00 ........... ........... ........... 14,584.00 10/30 11/2 UAE...................... ........... 564.00 ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... 564.00 11/2 11/4 Oman..................... ........... 544.00 ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... 544.00 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Committee total.................. ........ .......... ......................... ........... 1,230.00 ........... 14,462.00 ........... ........... ........... 15,692.00 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ \1\ Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. \2\ If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. * Transportation all included, JEFFREY DRESSLER, Nov. 20, 2016. [[Page H7624]] REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, DELEGATION TO TURKEY, EXPENDED BETWEEN NOV. 17 AND NOV. 22, 2016 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date Per diem \1\ Transportation Other purposes Total ---------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\2\-----------------------\2\-----------------------\2\-----------------------\2\---- Hon. Mike Turner....................... 11/18 11/22 Turkey................... ........... 1,412.00 ........... 8,996.00 ........... ........... ........... 10,408.00 Hon. Gerry Connolly.................... 11/18 11/22 Turkey................... ........... 1,412.00 ........... 6,919.00 ........... ........... ........... 8,331.00 Hon. Rob Bishop........................ 11/18 11/22 Turkey................... ........... 1,412.00 ........... 8,996.00 ........... ........... ........... 10,408.00 Hon. Jim Sensenbrenner................. 11/18 11/22 Turkey................... ........... 1,412.00 ........... 11,622.00 ........... ........... ........... 13,034.00 Hon. Mario Diaz-Balart................. 11/19 11/22 Turkey................... ........... 1,059.00 ........... 8,364.00 ........... ........... ........... 9,423.00 Jessica Calio.......................... 11/17 11/22 Turkey................... ........... 1,765.00 ........... 8,276.00 ........... ........... ........... 10,041.00 Janice Robinson........................ 11/17 11/22 Turkey................... ........... 1,765.00 ........... 8,276.00 ........... ........... ........... 10,041.00 Ed Rice................................ 11/17 11/22 Turkey................... ........... 1,765.00 ........... 8,276.00 ........... ........... ........... 10,041.00 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Committee total.................. ........ .......... ......................... ........... 12,002.00 ........... 69,725.00 ........... ........... ........... 81,727.00 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ \1\ Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. \2\ If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. MICHAEL R. TURNER, Dec. 15, 2016. ____________________" CREC-2016-12-23-pt1-PgH7623,2016-12-23,114,2,,,House of Representatives,HOUSE,HOUSE,CALLTOORDER,H7623,H7623,,,162 Cong. Rec. H7623,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016)] [House] [Page H7623] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page H7623]] House of Representatives The House met at 10 a.m. and was called to order by the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. Denham). ____________________" CREC-2016-12-23-pt1-PgH7624-2,2016-12-23,114,2,,,"EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.",HOUSE,HOUSE,EXECUTIVECOMM,H7624,H7626,,,162 Cong. Rec. H7624,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016)] [House] [Pages H7624-H7626] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive communications were taken from the Speaker's table and referred as follows: 7971. A letter from the Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service, Specialty Crops Program, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's interim rule -- Changes to Reporting and Notification Requirements and Other Clarifying Changes for Imported Fruits, Vegetables, and Specialty Crops [Doc. No.: AMS-SC-16-0083; SC16-944/980/999-1 IR] received December 20, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Agriculture. 7972. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Pesticides; Certification of Pesticide Applicators [EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-0183; FRL-9956-70] (RIN: 2070- AJ20) received December 14, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Agriculture. 7973. A letter from the PRAO Branch Chief, Food and Nutrition Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Photo Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Card Implementation Requirements [FNS-2016-0003] (RIN: 0584- AE45) received December 20, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Agriculture. 7974. A letter from the Assistant Director for Legislative Affairs, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, transmitting the Bureau's Semi-Annual Report to Congress, pursuant to Sec. 1016 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010; to the Committee on Financial Services. 7975. A letter from the Director, Office of Legislative Affairs, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, transmitting the Corporation's Major final rule -- Recordkeeping for Timely Deposit Insurance Determination (RIN: 3064-AE33) received December 20, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Financial Services. 7976. A letter from the Regulations Coordinator, Administration for Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Runaway and Homeless Youth (RIN: 0970-AC43) received December 20, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. 7977. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislation, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's Report to Congress On Coordination of Federal HIV Programs for FYs 2014-2015, pursuant to title XXXVI of the Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C. 300ff-11 et seq.; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 7978. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Revisions to the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 4) for Public Water Systems and Announcement of Public Meeting [EPA-HQ-OW-2015-0218; FRL- 9956-71-OW] (RIN: 2040-AF49) received December 14, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 7979. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Reclassification of the Sheboygan, Wisconsin Area to Moderate Nonattainment for the 2008 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards [EPA-R05-OAR-2016- 0277; FRL-9956-95-Region 5] received December 14, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 7980. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Determination of Nonattainment and Reclassification of the Houston-Galveston-Brazoria 2008 8- hour Ozone Nonattainment Area; Texas [EPA-R06-OAR-2016-0275; FRL-9956-08-Region 6] received December 14, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 7981. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Bifenthrin; Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions [EPA-HQ-OPP-2016-0236; FRL-9954-47) received December 14, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 7982. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Approval and Limited Approval and Limited Disapproval of Air Quality Implementation Plans; California; Northern Sonoma County Air Pollution Control District; Stationary Source Permits; Correcting Amendment [EPA-R09-OAR-2016-0240; FRL-9956-65-Region 9] received December 14, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 7983. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Air Plan Approval; TN; Revisions to the Knox County Portion of the TN SIP [EPA-R04-OAR-2016-0359; FRL-9956-63-Region 4] received December 14, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 7984. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Air Plan Approval; Tennessee; Regional Haze Progress Report [EPA-R04-OAR-2013-0799; FRL-9956-90- Region 4] received December 14, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 7985. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Redesignation of the Ohio portion of the Cincinnati, Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Area to Attainment of the 2008 Ozone Standard [EPA-R05-OAR-2016-0269; FRL-9956-60- Region 5] received December 14, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 7986. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Redesignation of the Columbus, Ohio Area to Attainment of the 2008 Ozone Standard [EPA-R05-OAR- 2016-0372; FRL-9956-59-Region 5] received December 14, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 7987. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's direct final rule -- Air Plan Approval; Michigan; Part 9 Miscellaneous Rules [EPA-R05-OAR-2015-0845; FRL-9956- 62-Region 5] received December 14, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 7988. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Significant New Use Rules on Certain Chemical Substances; Technical Correction [EPA-HQ-OPPT-2016- 0207; FRL-9956-13] (RIN: 2070-AB27) received December 19, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 7989. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Protection of Visibility: Amendments to Requirements for State Plans [EPA-HQ-OAR-2015-0531; FRL- 9957-05-OAR] (RIN: 2060-AS55) received December 19, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 7990. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental [[Page H7625]] Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Flumioxazin; Pesticide Tolerances [EPA-HQ-OPP-2015-0658; FRL- 9955-45] received December 19, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 7991. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's direct final rule -- Determination of Attainment of the 2008 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards; Mariposa County, California [EPA-R04-OAR-2016-0669; FRL-9956- 66-Region 9] received December 19, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 7992. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Determination of Attainment of the 2008 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards; Eastern San Luis Obispo, California [EPA-R09-OAR-2016-0543; FRL-9956- 98-Region 9] received December 19, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 7993. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans and Designation of Areas for Air Quality Planning Purposes; Louisiana; Redesignation of Baton Rouge 2008 8-Hour Ozone Nonattainment Area to Attainment [EPA-R06- OAR-2016-0293; FRL-9956-92-Region 6] received December 19, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 7994. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Maryland; Control of Volatile Organic Compounds Emissions from Fiberglass Boat Manufacturing Materials [EPA-R03-OAR-2016-0304; FRL-9957-20- Region 3] received December 19, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 7995. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Approval and Limited Approval and Limited Disapproval of California State Implementation Plan Revisions; Butte County Air Quality Management District; Stationary Source Permits [EPA-R09-OAR-2016-0322; FRL-9955- 16-Region 9] received December 19, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 7996. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Air Plan Approval; Mississippi; Interstate Transport (Prongs 1 and 2) for the 2010 1-hour NO2 Standard [EPA-R04-OAR-2016-0421; FRL-9957-09-Region 4] received December 19, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 7997. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Air Plan Approval; MA; Infrastructure State Implementation Plan Requirements [EPA-R01-OAR-2014- 0720; A-1-FRL-9952-94-Region 1] received December 19, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 7998. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Addition of a Subsurface Intrusion Component to the Hazard Ranking System [EPA-HQ-SFUND-2010- 1086; FRL-9956-58-OLEM] (RIN: 2050-AG67) received December 19, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 7999. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and Management Staff, FDA, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Requirements for Foreign and Domestic Establishment Registration and Listing for Human Drugs, Including Drugs That Are Regulated Under a Biologics License Application, and Animal Drugs; Correction [Docket No.: FDA-2005-N-0464 (formerly Docket No. 2005N-0403)] received December 20, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 8000. A letter from the Director, Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense, transmitting Transmittal No. DDTC 16-57, pursuant to the reporting requirements of Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act; ; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. 8001. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Export Administration, Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Temporary Exports to Mexico under License Exception TMP [160519443-6999-02] (RIN: 0694-AG97) received December 16, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. 8002. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Commerce, transmitting the Department's Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2016 of the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security, pursuant to Sec. 14 of the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. 8003. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Education, transmitting the Department's FY 2016 Agency Financial Report, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3515(a)(1); Public Law 101-576, Sec. 303(a)(1) (as amended by Public Law 107-289, Sec. 2(a)); (116 Stat. 2049); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. 8004. A letter from the Assistant General Counsel, General Law, Ethics, and Regulation, Department of the Treasury, transmitting a notification of a federal vacancy and designation of acting officer, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 3349(a); Public Law 105-277, 151(b); (112 Stat. 2681-614); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. 8005. A letter from the Director, National Gallery of Art, transmitting the National Gallery of Art's Inspector General Act of 1978 report for FY 2016 in narrative format; to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. 8006. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, Business Operations, Forest Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Roadless Area Conservation; National Forest System Lands in Colorado (RIN: 0596-AD26) received December 20, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural Resources. 8007. A letter from the Congressional Task Force on Economic Growth in Puerto Rico, transmitting a report titled ``Congressional Task Force on Economic Growth in Puerto Rico: Report to the House and Senate'', pursuant to 48 U.S.C. 2196(g); Public Law 114-187, Sec. 409(g); (130 Stat. 593); to the Committee on Natural Resources. 8008. A letter from the Regulations Coordinator, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Compliance with Title X Requirements by Project Recipients in Selecting Subrecipients (RIN: 937-AA04) received December 16, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 8009. A letter from the Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of Justice, transmitting the report of the Attorney General to the Congress of the United States on the Administration of the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended for the six-months ending December 31, 2016, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 621; June 8, 1938, ch. 327, Sec. 11 (as amended by Public Law 104-65, Sec. 19); (109 Stat. 704); to the Committee on the Judiciary. 8010. A letter from the Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of Justice, transmitting the Report of the Attorney General to Congress Pursuant to the Death in Custody Reporting Act, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 13727(f)(2); Public Law 113-242, Sec. 2(f)(2); (128 Stat. 2861); ; to the Committee on the Judiciary. 8011. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulations, Social Security Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rules -- Implementation of the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007 [Docket No.: SSA-2016- 0011] (RIN: 0960-AH95) received December 20, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on the Judiciary. 8012. A letter from the Chief, Regulatory Coordination Division, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's Major interim final rule -- Classification for Victims of Severe Forms of Trafficking in Persons; Eligibility for ``T'' Nonimmigrant Status [CIS No.: 2507-11; DHS Docket No.: USCIS-2011-0010] (RIN: 1615-AA59) received December 20, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on the Judiciary. 8013. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Amendment to Class E Airspace for the following Ohio Towns; Marion, OH; Portsmouth, OH; Van Wert, OH; and Versailles, OH [Docket No.: FAA-2016-8840; Airspace Docket No.: 16-AGL-20] received December 14, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 8014. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Amendment of Class E Airspace for the following Texas Towns; Levelland, TX; Vernon, TX; and Winters, TX [Docket No.: FAA-2016-8828; Airspace Docket No.: 16-ASW-13] received December 14, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 8015. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Amendment of Class E Airspace for the following Illinois Towns; Carmi, IL; De Kalb, IL; Harrisburg, IL; Kewanee, IL; Litchfield, IL; Paris, IL; and Taylorville, IL [Docket No.: FAA-2016-6985; Airspace Docket No.: 16-AGL-16] received December 14, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. [[Page H7626]] 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 8016. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Amendment of Class E Airspace for the following Arkansas Towns; Blytheville, AR; Brinkley, AR; Clarksville, AR; and DeQueen, AR [Docket No.: FAA-2016-4172; Airspace Docket No.: 16-ASW-7] received December 14, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 8017. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Establishment of Class E Airspace; Murray, KY [Docket No.: FAA-2016-6775; Airspace Docket No.: 16-ASO-9] received December 14, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 8018. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Establishment of Class E Airspace; Camden, AL [Docket No.: FAA-2012-1308; Airspace Docket No.: 12-ASO-44] received December 14, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 8019. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Establishment of and Modification to Restricted Areas; Fort Sill, OK [Docket No.: FAA-2015- 3680; Airspace Docket No.: 13-ASW-15] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received December 14, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 8020. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Amendment and Establishment of Restricted Areas; Chincoteague Inlet, VA [Docket No.: FAA- 2015-2776; Airspace Docket No.: 15-AEA-5] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received December 14, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 8021. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Update of Overflight Fee Rates [Docket No.: FAA-2015-3597; Amdt. No.: 187-36] (RIN: 2120- AK53) received December 14, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 8022. A letter from the Trial Attorney, FRA Office of the Chief Counsel, Federal Railroad Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Railroad Police Officers [Docket No.: FRA-2016-0107; Notice No.: 1] (RIN: 2130-AC62) received December 14, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 8023. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2016-7421; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-145-AD; Amendment 39-18705; AD 2016-22-16] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 14, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 8024. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA- 2016-4223; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-108-AD; Amendment 39-18693; AD 2016-22-04] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 14, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 8025. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2016-6669; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-191-AD; Amendment 39-18698; AD 2016-22-09] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 14, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 8026. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2016-9306; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-169-AD; Amendment 39-18707; AD 2016-22-18] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 14, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 8027. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments [Docket No. 31103; Amdt. No.: 3719] received December 14, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 8028. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Transportation, transmitting the report titled ``2015 Status of the Nation's Highways, Bridges, and Transit: Conditions and Performance'', pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 503(b)(8) and 49 U.S.C. 308(e); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 8029. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Promulgation of Certain Federal Water Quality Standards Applicable to Maine [EPA-HQ-OW-2015-0804; FRL-9952-99-OW] (RIN: 2040-AF59) received December 14, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 8030. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's interim final rule -- Credit Assistance for Water Infrastructure Projects [EPA-HQ-OW-2016-0569; FRL-9953-24-OW] (RIN: 2040-AF63) received December 14, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 8031. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Regulation Policy and Management, Office of the Secretary (00REG), Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting the Department's Major final rule -- Tiered Pharmacy Copayments for Medications (RIN: 2900-AP35) received December 20, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 8032. A letter from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Flexibility, Efficiency, and Modernization in Child Support Enforcement Programs [CMS-2343-F] (RIN: 0938-AR92) received December 20, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 8033. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislation, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting a corrected version of the ``2012 and 2014 Regional Partnership Grants to Increase the Well-Being of and to Improve the Permanency Outcomes for Children Affected by Substance Abuse: Third Annual Report to Congress''; to the Committee on Ways and Means. 8034. A letter from the Acting Chief Privacy Officer, Privacy Office, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's Privacy Office 2016 Annual Report to Congress, pursuant to 6 U.S.C. 142(a)(6); Public Law 107-296, Sec. 222(a)(6) (as amended by Public Law 108-458, Sec. 8305); (118 Stat. 3868); to the Committee on Homeland Security. 8035. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislation, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting a report titled ``Evaluation of the Hospital Value-Based Purchasing Program'', pursuant to Public Law 111- 148, Sec. 3001(a)(5)(B); (124 Stat. 362); jointly to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means. 8036. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, Business Operations, Forest Service Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule -- National Forest System Land Management Planning (RIN: 0596- AD28) received December 20, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); jointly to the Committees on Natural Resources and Agriculture. ____________________" CREC-2016-12-23-pt1-PgH7626,2016-12-23,114,2,,,REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS,HOUSE,HOUSE,HPUBCOMMREPORT,H7626,H7627,,"[{""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""68""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""320""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""759""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""3713""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""4002""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5283""}]",162 Cong. Rec. H7626,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016)] [House] [Pages H7626-H7627] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of committees were delivered to the Clerk for printing and reference to the proper calendar, as follows: [Submitted on December 21, 2016] Mr. SMITH of Texas: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Report of Activities of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology for the 114th Congress (Rept. 114-884). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. [Submitted on December 22, 2016] Mr. THORNBERRY: Committee on Armed Services. Report on the Activities of the Committee on Armed Services for the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress (Rept. 114-885). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. Mr. BISHOP of Utah: Committee on Natural Resources. Report on the Activities of the Committee on Natural Resources, U.S. House of Representatives for the 114th Congress (Rept. 114- 886). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. Mr. BRADY of Texas: Committee on Ways and Means. Report on the Legislative and Oversight Activities of the Committee on Ways and Means during the 114th Congress (Rept. 114-887). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. [Submitted on December 23, 2016] Mr. GOODLATTE: Committee on the Judiciary. H.R. 3713. A bill to reform sentencing [[Page H7627]] laws, and for other purposes, with an amendment (Rept. 114- 888, Pt. 1). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. Mr. GOODLATTE: Committee on the Judiciary. H.R. 4002. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to make various improvements in Federal criminal law, and for other purposes (Rept. 114-889). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. Mr. GOODLATTE: Committee on the Judiciary. H.R. 68. A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to enhance the use of Juvenile Accountability Block Grants for programs to prevent and address occurrences of bullying and to reauthorize the Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program; with amendments (Rept. 114-890). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. Mr. NUNES: Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Review of the Unauthorized Disclosures of Former National Security Agency Contractor Edward Snowden (Rept. 114-891). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. Mr. GOODLATTE: Committee on the Judiciary. H.R. 5283. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to reform certain forfeiture procedures, and for other purposes; with an amendment (Rept. 114-892, Pt. 1). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. Mr. GOODLATTE: Committee on the Judiciary. H.R. 320. A bill to establish a system for integration of Rapid DNA instruments for use by law enforcement to reduce violent crime and reduce the current DNA analysis backlog; with an amendment (Rept. 114-893). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. Mr. GOODLATTE: Committee on the Judiciary. H.R. 759. A bill to enhance public safety by improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the Federal prison system with offender risk and needs assessment, individual risk reduction incentives and rewards, and risk and recidivism reduction; with amendments (Rept. 114-894). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. Mr. GOODLATTE: Committee on the Judiciary. Activity Report of the Committee on the Judiciary of the United States House of Representatives for the Period January 6, 2015 through December 16, 2016 (Rept. 114-895). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. discharge of committee Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XIII, Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged from further consideration. H.R. 3713 referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union, and ordered to be printed. Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XIII, Committees on Financial Services and Energy and Commerce discharged from further consideration. H.R. 5283 referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union, and ordered to be printed. ____________________" CREC-2016-12-23-pt1-PgH7627-2,2016-12-23,114,2,,,"PETITIONS, ETC.",HOUSE,HOUSE,HPETITIONS,H7627,H7627,,"[{""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""6397""}]",162 Cong. Rec. H7627,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016)] [House] [Page H7627] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PETITIONS, ETC. Under clause 3 of rule XII, 96. The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Niagara County Legislature, NY, relative to Resolution No. IL-082-16, urging Congress to pass legislation, H.R. 6397, ``Protection of Military Airfields from Wind Turbine Encroachment Act'' and President-Elect Donald J. Trump to enact the same; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means." CREC-2016-12-23-pt1-PgH7627,2016-12-23,114,2,,,ADDITIONAL SPONSORS,HOUSE,HOUSE,HADDSPONSORS,H7627,H7627,,"[{""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5735""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""6195""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""6501""}]",162 Cong. Rec. H7627,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016)] [House] [Page H7627] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ADDITIONAL SPONSORS Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors were added to public bills and resolutions, as follows: H.R. 5735: Mr. Connolly. H.R. 6195: Mr. Smith of Missouri. H.R. 6501: Mr. Cummings. ____________________" CREC-2016-12-23-pt1-PgS-FrontMatter-3,2016-12-23,114,2,,,Senate,SENATE,SENATE,FRONTMATTER,S7175,S7175,,,162 Cong. Rec. S7175,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016)] [Senate] [Page S7175] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] S E N A T E Vol. 162 WASHINGTON, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2016 No. 183" CREC-2016-12-23-pt1-PgS7175-2,2016-12-23,114,2,,,APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE,SENATE,SENATE,ALLOTHER,S7175,S7175,,,162 Cong. Rec. S7175,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016)] [Senate] [Page S7175] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will please read a communication to the Senate from the President pro tempore (Mr. Hatch). The bill clerk read the following letter: U.S. Senate, President pro tempore, Washington, DC, December 23, 2016. To the Senate: Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby appoint the Honorable Roy Blunt, a Senator from the State of Missouri, to perform the duties of the Chair. Orrin G. Hatch, President pro tempore. Mr. BLUNT thereupon assumed the Chair as Acting President pro tempore. ____________________" CREC-2016-12-23-pt1-PgS7175-3,2016-12-23,114,2,,,"ADJOURNMENT UNTIL TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2016, AT 4:30 P.M.",SENATE,SENATE,ADJOURNMENT,S7175,S7175,,,162 Cong. Rec. S7175,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016)] [Senate] [Page S7175] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ADJOURNMENT UNTIL TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2016, AT 4:30 P.M. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Under the previous order, the Senate stands adjourned until 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 27, 2016. Thereupon, the Senate, at 11:30 and 51 seconds a.m., adjourned until Tuesday, December 27, 2016." CREC-2016-12-23-pt1-PgS7175,2016-12-23,114,2,,,Senate,SENATE,SENATE,CALLTOORDER,S7175,S7175,,,162 Cong. Rec. S7175,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016)] [Senate] [Page S7175] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page S7175]] Senate The Senate met at 11:30 and 20 seconds a.m. and was called to order by the Honorable Roy Blunt, a Senator from the State of Missouri. ____________________" CREC-2016-12-20-pt1-PgD1141-2,2016-12-20,114,2,,,Daily Digest/Senate Committee Meetings,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDSCMEETINGS,D1141,D1141,,,162 Cong. Rec. D1141,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 182 (Tuesday, December 20, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 182 (Tuesday, December 20, 2016)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1141] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No committee meetings were held." CREC-2016-12-20-pt1-PgD1141-3,2016-12-20,114,2,,,Daily Digest/House of Representatives,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDHCHAMBER,D1141,D1141,,"[{""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HJRES"", ""number"": ""107""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HJRES"", ""number"": ""108""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HRES"", ""number"": ""956""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5406""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""5983""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""6531""}, {""congress"": ""114"", ""type"": ""HR"", ""number"": ""6534""}]",162 Cong. Rec. D1141,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 182 (Tuesday, December 20, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 182 (Tuesday, December 20, 2016)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1141] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 4 public bills, H.R. 6531- 6534; and 3 resolutions, H.J. Res. 107-108; and H. Res. 956, were introduced. Pages H7621-22 Additional Cosponsors: Page H7622 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: Report on the Activities of the Committee on Small Business, 114th Congress (H. Rept. 114-880); Report on the Activity of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence for the 114th Congress (H. Rept. 114-881); H.R. 5406, to amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to improve access to tribal health care by providing for systemic Indian Health Service workforce and funding allocation reforms, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 114-882, Part 1); and H.R. 5983, to create hope and opportunity for consumers, investors, and entrepreneurs by ending bailouts and Too Big to Fail, holding Washington and Wall Street accountable, eliminating red tape to increase access to capital and credit, and repealing the provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act that make America less prosperous, less stable, and less free, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 114-883, Part 1). Page H7621 Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed Representative Rooney (FL) to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. Page H7619 Guest Chaplain: The prayer was offered by the Guest Chaplain, Reverend Charles Sikorsky LC, Divine Mercy University, Arlington, VA. Page H7619 Quorum Calls--Votes: There were no yea-and-nay votes, and there were no recorded votes. There were no quorum calls. Adjournment: The House met at 4 p.m. and adjourned at 4:02 p.m." CREC-2016-12-20-pt1-PgD1141-4,2016-12-20,114,2,,,Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings,HOUSE,DAILYDIGEST,DDHCMEETINGS,D1141,D1141,,,162 Cong. Rec. D1141,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 182 (Tuesday, December 20, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 182 (Tuesday, December 20, 2016)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1141] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No hearings were held. Joint Meetings No joint committee meetings were held." CREC-2016-12-20-pt1-PgD1141-5,2016-12-20,114,2,,,Daily Digest/COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR 2016-12-23,,DAILYDIGEST,DDCOMMITTEEMEETINGS,D1141,D1141,,,162 Cong. Rec. D1141,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 182 (Tuesday, December 20, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 182 (Tuesday, December 20, 2016)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1141] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2016 (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) Senate No meetings/hearings scheduled. House No hearings are scheduled." CREC-2016-12-20-pt1-PgD1141-6,2016-12-20,114,2,,,Daily Digest/Next Meeting of the SENATE + Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES + Other End Matter,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDENDMATTER,D1141,D1142,,,162 Cong. Rec. D1141,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 182 (Tuesday, December 20, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 182 (Tuesday, December 20, 2016)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1141-D1142] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRESSIONAL RECORD (USPS 087-390). 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[[Page D1142]] _______________________________________________________________________ Next Meeting of the SENATE 11:30 a.m., Friday, December 23 Senate Chamber Program for Friday: Senate will meet in a pro forma session. Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 10 a.m., Friday, December 23 House Chamber Program for Friday: House will meet in Pro Forma session at 10 a.m. _______________________________________________________________________ Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue HOUSE Coffman, Mike, Colo., E1728 Dingell, Debbie, Mich., E1729, E1731 Donovan, Daniel M., Jr, N.Y., E1727 Hastings, Alcee L., Fla., E1727, E1731 Hice, Jody B., Ga., E1728 Kuster, Ann M., N.H., E1730 Maloney, Carolyn B., N.Y., E1727, E1727, E1728, E1729, E1729, E1730, E1731, E1731, E1732, E1732 McMorris Rodgers, Cathy, Wash., E1730 Wenstrup, Brad R., Ohio, E1727, E1729, E1730, E1732" CREC-2016-12-20-pt1-PgD1141,2016-12-20,114,2,,,Daily Digest/Senate,SENATE,DAILYDIGEST,DDSCHAMBER,D1141,D1141,,,162 Cong. Rec. D1141,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 182 (Tuesday, December 20, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 182 (Tuesday, December 20, 2016)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1141] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Tuesday, December 20, 2016 [[Page D1141]] Daily Digest Senate Chamber Action The Senate met at 9:30:06 a.m. in pro forma session, and adjourned at 9:30:35 a.m. until 11:30 a.m., on Friday, December 23, 2016." CREC-2016-12-20-pt1-PgE1727-2,2016-12-20,114,2,,,CONGRATULATING CURTIS HIGH SCHOOL,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,CONGRATULATIONS,E1727,E1727,"[{""name"": ""Daniel M. Donovan, Jr."", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,162 Cong. Rec. E1727,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 182 (Tuesday, December 20, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 182 (Tuesday, December 20, 2016)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1727] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRATULATING CURTIS HIGH SCHOOL ______ HON. DANIEL M. DONOVAN, JR. of new york in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 20, 2016 Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Curtis High School football team for winning the Public Schools Athletic League city championship. After steamrolling their opponents throughout the regular season and playoffs, the Warriors defeated Erasmus Hall High School 24-21 at Yankee Stadium to capture the championship title and finish the season ranked first overall in New York City. Closing out their season with an undefeated 12-0 record, these young athletes proved that hard work, dedication, and perseverance are the keys to victory. The Warriors never backed down from tough competition this past season, and they definitely won't back down next season. Led by head coach Peter ``Gambo'' Gambardella, the Warriors demonstrated nothing but pure excellence on the field. Moreover, this team showed its dominance in the stats. Wide receiver Amad Anderson, Jr. finished the regular season tied first overall in touchdown receptions in the league; running back Ty'Son Lawton finished second in rushing yards and tied for first in rushing touchdowns; and quarterback Quincy Barnes finished second in passing yards and first in passing touchdowns. But as each of them knows, you always put your team before any personal glory. The Warriors exemplified teamwork and cooperation, so their championship should come as no surprise to their classmates, teachers, or parents. Mr. Speaker, this team gave their time, effort, and sweat to be where they are today. Their championship was well-deserved and I wish them nothing but continued success. ____________________" CREC-2016-12-20-pt1-PgE1727-3,2016-12-20,114,2,,,"IN RECOGNITION OF CARLO SCISSURA CEO & PRESIDENT, BROOKLYN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE",HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,RECOGNIZING,E1727,E1727,"[{""name"": ""Carolyn B. Maloney"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,162 Cong. Rec. E1727,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 182 (Tuesday, December 20, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 182 (Tuesday, December 20, 2016)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1727] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IN RECOGNITION OF CARLO SCISSURA CEO & PRESIDENT, BROOKLYN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ______ HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of new york in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 20, 2016 Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Mr. Carlo Scissura, who is receiving Greenpoint YMCA's Spirit of Service Award, given in recognition of Mr. Scissura's efforts to better the community in which he lives and works. Mr. Scissura has worked to expand and strengthen the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, making it the largest and fastest-growing Chamber of Commerce in New York State. In 2012, Mr. Scissura became President and CEO of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber is one of New York's premiere business advocacy and leadership organizations. Under Mr. Scissura's leadership, membership in the Chamber has grown by more than 200 percent. Mr. Scissura has launched a series of highly successful and innovative programs, including Explore Brooklyn, Brooklyn-Made and Chamber on the Go, leading to a historic period of growth and development in the Chamber. The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce has become a national model for business development, outreach and technical assistance, and regional branding. Prior to joining the Chamber, Mr. Scissura served as both Chief of Staff and General Counsel to former Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz. In this role, Mr. Scissura focused on advancing the Borough's economic development agenda. Mr. Scissura worked alongside the Mayor's Office, Council, and Economic Development Corporation (EDC), and served on the boards of EDC, the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation and Brooklyn Public Library. In addition to his professional success, Mr. Scissura has a long history of service to his community. This began nearly twenty years ago, when he was elected to Community School Board 20 in 1999. During his time on the Board, Mr. Scissura reinvigorated various Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Committees. In recognition of his outstanding dedication, Mr. Scissura was appointed to the Community Education Council in 2004, where he served as President and Chairman of the Legislative Committee. In this position, Mr. Scissura continued his advocacy for increased community and parental involvement. Today, Mr. Scissura serves as Vice President of the Federation of Italian-American Organizations, where he has led the construction of the new Italian Cultural and Community Center. Mr. Scissura has received numerous honors and awards for these contributions to his community. Mr. Scissura was born and raised in Bensonhurst, and currently resides in Dyker Heights. As a lifetime Brooklyn resident, Mr. Scissura has been an advocate for Brooklyn throughout his career. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating Mr. Carlo Scissura for his continuous commitment to improving his community and his incredible leadership of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce. ____________________" CREC-2016-12-20-pt1-PgE1727-4,2016-12-20,114,2,,,HIGHLAND COUNTY COMMISSIONER TOM HORST,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,ALLOTHER,E1727,E1727,"[{""name"": ""Brad R. Wenstrup"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,162 Cong. Rec. E1727,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 182 (Tuesday, December 20, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 182 (Tuesday, December 20, 2016)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1727] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HIGHLAND COUNTY COMMISSIONER TOM HORST ______ HON. BRAD R. WENSTRUP of ohio in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 20, 2016 Mr. WENSTRUP. Mr. Speaker, I wish to congratulate Highland County Commissioner Tom Horst on a distinguished career serving the residents of Highland County and Southern Ohio. Tom has served our community for 40 years in a multitude of ways. Tom has served in the Lynchburg and Hillsboro Police Departments and as Highland County Sheriff; he worked for the Ohio Attorney General in the Bureau of Criminal Investigations, and he has served as Highland County Commissioner. In all aspects of his service, Tom has left an incredibly positive impact in our community. Highland County is truly a better place because of Tom Horst and his dedication and commitment to making it a better and safer place to live. We are extremely fortunate to have had Tom's commitment and service in our community, and I wish him a very happy retirement. ____________________" CREC-2016-12-20-pt1-PgE1727-5,2016-12-20,114,2,,,IN RECOGNITION OF THE PAHOKEE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM WINNING ITS 7TH STATE CHAMPIONSHIP,HOUSE,EXTENSIONS,RECOGNIZING,E1727,E1727,"[{""name"": ""Alcee L. Hastings"", ""role"": ""speaking""}]",,162 Cong. Rec. E1727,"Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 182 (Tuesday, December 20, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 182 (Tuesday, December 20, 2016)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1727] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IN RECOGNITION OF THE PAHOKEE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM WINNING ITS 7TH STATE CHAMPIONSHIP ______ HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS of florida in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 20, 2016 Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Pahokee Senior High School football team of Pahokee, Florida. On December 8, 2016, the Pahokee Blue Devils won their 7th state championship. They finished their season 14-0, defeating all of Florida's top rated teams in Class 1A. Along the way, the Blue Devils won the Muck Bowl, which annually pits them against the Raiders of Glades Central High School in Belle Glade, Florida, one of Florida's most well-known rivalries, for the first time in eight years. First year coach Mr. Orson Walkes, who won four state titles with the team as an assistant, guided his very talented players to the peak of perfection. With their winning effort in 2016, they have shown the potential for future championships. While the seniors will be adding their skills to the football teams of some of America's finest colleges and universities next season, returning players will be joined by other talented players in what will surely be another exciting season for the Blue Devils. Mr. Speaker, The Blue Devils of Pahokee, Florida are the only football team from Palm Beach County to win a state championship this year. I am delighted that such a fine coach and extremely talented group of players represent my Congressional district. ____________________"