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Date: 2010-12-21
Speaker: VAN HOLLEN (democrat)
Chamber: H

Madam Speaker. I rise to support the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act. As the United States faces increasing competition in the global economy. we will only maintain our advantage by fostering our ability to innovate. America COMPETES makes the investments necessary to ensure that we remain at the cutting edge of research and development. The America COMPETES Reauthorization Act is a comprehensive approach to invest in education. research. and small business to grow Americas innovation economy. By providing resources for basic research. facilitating the use of new technologies by American manufacturers. and training a new generation of science. technology. math. and engineering (STEM) workers. we can create good. sustainable jobs at home and ensure that the United States remains competitive. The America COMPETES Reauthorization Act creates a path to double basic research funding at NSF. NIST. and DOEs Office of Science over the next ten years. It supports important programs to expand American energy technology and fosters regional innovation clusters and research parks for economic development across the country. And it coordinates STEM education activities across the Federal Government so we can focus resources on our most effective programs. Madam Speaker. every dollar that we invest in science and technology pays dividends in economic growth and ensures that the United States remains at the forefront of discovery. I thank Chairman GORDON for his work on this issue and urge my colleagues to vote to pass this bill.
Date: 2010-12-21
Speaker: VAN HOLLEN (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Speaker. I rise in support of this legislation that will provide the Food and Drug Administration. FDA. muchneeded enhanced authorities to protect the American public from unsafe foods. Serious gaps have been exposed in the FDAs ability to protect the American public from outbreaks of foodborne diseases. These outbreaks have shaken consumer confidence in the industry that produces one of our most basic and important commodities that Americans depend on dailythe food we eat. While I prefer the stronger food safety bill that the House passed last year. the Senatepassed FDA Food Safety Modernization Act will make substantial improvements to our food safety system. It includes critical reforms that will improve the FDAs ability to better prevent outbreaks and protect the safety of our food supply and it will allow the FDA to conduct increased inspections. enhance surveillance and traceability of food products. and give the FDA the authority to issue mandatory recalls. Mr. Speaker. we must ensure that the FDA has the necessary tools and resources to fulfill its vital mission of helping protect the American public from unsafe products. This food safety bill is an important part of that effort. I urge my colleagues to support this legislation.
Date: 2010-12-21
Speaker: JACKSON LEE (democrat)
Chamber: H
State: Texas

This is to proclaim that we will not suffer this and tolerate this. As my colleague from Texas indicated. we may want to be tier 1 in education. but we are not trying to be tier 1 in modern slavery. human suffering. and human smuggling. Therefore. enough is enough. I look forward to this bill being signed by the President. I look forward to our bringing relief and acknowledging that slavery is here but that we are ready to stamp it out to save the lives of these young girls.
Date: 2010-12-21
Speaker: JACKSON LEE (democrat)
Chamber: H
State: Texas

Madam Speaker. I thank the gentleman for his leadership. and I want to take this opportunity to express on the floor of the House my appreciation to Chairman OBEY for his years of service. We have had opportunities to thank him personally. but I wanted the RECORD to reflect that this may be his last CR. and I dont want to misspeak because I know that he finds ways to do good so we may see him again. but I do want to express my appreciation. And I also want to recognize his partner. the ranking member. Mr. LEWIS. as well. I want to acknowledge that this is something we have to do to keep the government open. so I wanted to express my appreciation and my concern. First of all. let me go to the Transportation Security Administration. I am the subcommittee chair on the Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee. It is interesting as we near the holiday. Christmas coming on Saturday. we are reminded certainly of the Christmas Day bomber of 2009. So as millions of Americans are now traveling and will continue to travel through this holiday season to gather with friends and family. domestically and internationally. we recognize the importance of providing transfer authority for TSA to allow for efforts against terrorist attacks such as what occurred in the Northwest Flight 253 and the recent attempts against all cargo. In addition. we recognize the importance of increased staff. This is the holiday time. There will be overtime. and we want to make sure that all of the levels of intensity. of ramping up are provided for. and I am very grateful that this CR chose to do that. Additionally. many of us have heard from our small businesses. and this will prevent the elimination of funding of reduced loans for small businesses. I want to raise something very quickly. I am a supporter of providing qualified teachers for our inner city schools. and even had a daughter work for a group called Teach for America. These are outstanding and wellinformed individuals. I raise a question. because my district is dominated by inner city schools. of the change of definition of "highly qualified teacher" that would include those in the Teach for America. that a recent graduate. does that in fact eliminate our experienced teachers. that is. take away from the training of those experienced teachers? I would raise that concern. Finally. I close by simply saying I view this as an important step. but I am disappointed we had to go this route and we could not look to a rational response to the work that so many of us have done. Some may call them earmarks. I call them designations of funding in cooperation. collaboration with our executive.
Date: 2010-12-21
Speaker: JACKSON LEE (democrat)
Chamber: H
State: Texas

It is a tragedy that. for example. a group that houses victims of human trafficking will not be able to be responded to. or a group that deals with those who are trying to rebuild their lives as exoffenders will not get funding and that infrastructure projects will not get funding. Let me remind my colleagues. you dont save money. you just hand it over to the executive and it finds its way in some other direction. I am delighted we stand here today. continue to have the government work. and I appreciate the great work that was done for the CR.
Date: 2010-12-21
Speaker: VAN HOLLEN (democrat)
Chamber: H

Madam Speaker. I rise in support of this Continuing Resolution. which will fund government operations at FY 2010 levels through March 4. 2011. Madam Speaker. this bill is not my first choice. or even my second choice. And I dont think anyone believes our country is wellserved by having its government run on a series of shortterm funding measures. But since the Senate was apparently unable to act on either the Housepassed year- long Continuing Resolution. or an Omnibus spending package. we are left with todays resolution. When the 112th Congress convenes. I sincerely hope we will be able to return to regular order and enact annual. fully vetted. fiscally responsible spending bills that reflect the pliorities and values of our nation.
Date: 2010-12-21
Speaker: HERSETH SANDLIN (democrat)
Chamber: H

Madam Speaker. I regret that I was unable to participate in eight votes on the floor of the House of Representatives today. The first vote was H.Res. 1771Same Day Consideration Rule. Had I been present. I would have voted "nay" on that question. The second vote was H.R. 6540To require the Secretary of Defense. in awarding a contract for the KCX Aerial Refueling Aircraft Program. to consider any unfair competitive advantage that an offeror may possess. Had I been present. I would have voted "yea" on that question. The third vote was Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5116America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010. Had I been present. I would have voted "yea" on that question. The fourth vote was Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment to H.R. 2142Government Efficiency. Effectiveness. and Performance Improvement Act. Had I been present. I would have voted "yea" on that question. The fifth vote was Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment to H.R. 2751FDA Food Safety Modernization Act. Had I been present. I would have voted "yea" on that question. The sixth vote was S. 3243AntiBorder Corruption Act of 2010. Had I been present. I would have voted "yea" on that question. The seventh vote was Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment to H.R. 3082Making Further Continuing Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2011. Had I been present. I would have voted "yea" on that question. The eighth vote was H.R. 6547To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to require criminal background checks for school employees. Had I been present. I would have voted "yea" on that question.
Date: 2010-12-22
Speaker: GENE GREEN (democrat)
Chamber: H
State: Texas

Madam Speaker. H.R. 6523 is a strong bill that is intended to provide essential funding for our nations troops. including providing our brave men and women in uniform the tools they need to succeed in our nations missions in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Date: 2010-12-22
Speaker: JACKSON LEE (democrat)
Chamber: H
State: Texas

Madam Speaker. my colleagues are absolutely right. This has been the most astute and conscientious Congress in the history of our Nation. the 111th Congress. led by the very astute and courageous NANCY PELOSI. the historic first woman Speaker. I thank her and the leadership. Thank you for health care and Wall Street reform. Thank you for the reform of the GI Bill. to provide more opportunity. And. as well. thank you for moving and pushing compassionately the repeal of Dont Ask. Dont Tell. The White House ceremony today was powerful. Thank you again for recognizing that the 9/11 heroes health bill must be taken care of. I ask the other body to act now and do not go home without doing so. But yet the omnibus bill that will help so many millions of Americans with resources directed to them has been imploded. and I call upon the Senate. I call upon this House when we return. to be able to return Americas resources back to them. We negotiated that omnibus. It is time to make sure that those veterans and those who need PTSD recovery and those who need health care are provided for through this omnibus bill. Happy holiday. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Date: 2010-12-22
Speaker: GENE GREEN (democrat)
Chamber: H
State: Texas

Madam Speaker. we need to ensure that the first responders and individuals who were in the vicinity of the World Trade Center have access to the specialized medical treatment they need and that means ensuring these programs are properly funded. H.R. 847 accomplishes that goal and I am proud to be a cosponser of this bill.
Date: 2010-12-22
Speaker: VAN HOLLEN (democrat)
Chamber: H

Madam Speaker. I rise in support of legislation that would help thousands of first responders who were exposed to hazardous health conditions in the aftermath of the September 11th attacks. Many first responders bravely answered the call of duty and rushed to the scene of the attacks. While they were helping out the victims. the responders unknowingly were exposed to longterm physical and mental health problems due to the residual dust. toxins. and chemicals from the attacks. Congress and the federal government have an obligation and a responsibility to care and help those who responded to the September 11th attacks. Madam Speaker. let us not forget the sacrifice and service of those brave individuals who responded to one of the worst attacks in American history. I am pleased that my colleagues in the Senate were able to come to a bipartisan agreement on this bill. I urge my House colleagues to support this legislation so that the thousands of 9/11 responders can get the help they need.
Date: 2010-12-22
Speaker: HERSETH SANDLIN (democrat)
Chamber: H

Madam Speaker. I regret that I was unable to participate in one vote on the floor of the House of Representatives today. The vote was the Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment to H.R. 847James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act. Had I been present. I would have voted "yea" on that question.
Date: 2010-12-22
Speaker: LINDA T. SANCHEZ (democrat)
Chamber: H
State: California

Madam Speaker. unfortunately. I was unable to be present in the Capitol for votes on today. December 22. 2010. However. had I been present. I would have voted as follows: "yea" on H.R. 847the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act.
Date: 2010-12-22
Speaker: EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON (democrat)
Chamber: H
State: Texas

Madam Speaker. on Wednesday. December 22. 2010. I requested and received a leave of absence for the rest of the week. Below is how I would have voted on the following vote I missed during this time period. On rollcall 664. H.R. 847. to amend the Public Health Service Act to extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack in New York City on September 11. 2001. I would have voted "yes."
Date: 2010-12-22
Speaker: GENE GREEN (democrat)
Chamber: H
State: Texas

Madam Speaker. I would have voted "aye" on the Senate amendment to H.R. 847. the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act. Stated against:
Date: 2010-12-22
Speaker: VAN HOLLEN (democrat)
Chamber: H

Madam Speaker. I ask unanimous consent to take from the Speakers table the bill to amend chapter 23 of title 5. United States Code. to clarify the disclosures of information protected from prohibited personnel practices. require a statement in nondisclosure policies. forms. and agreements that such policies. forms. and agreements conform with certain disclosure protections. provide certain authority for the Special Counsel. and for other purposes. and ask for its immediate consideration in the House.
Date: 2010-12-22
Speaker: VAN HOLLEN (democrat)
Chamber: H

Madam Speaker. I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform be discharged from further consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1461) supporting Olympic Day on June 23. 2010. and congratulating Team USA and World Fit participants. and ask for its immediate consideration in the House.
Date: 2010-12-22
Speaker: VAN HOLLEN (democrat)
Chamber: H

Madam Speaker. I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on the measures just considered.
Date: 2003-01-27
Speaker: EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON (democrat)
Chamber: H
State: Texas

Madam Speaker. on January 27. 2003. I unfortunately missed two recorded votes on suspension bills. House Resolution 25. and House Resolution 26. due to a minor surgery. Madam Speaker. on rollcall No. 13. honoring the contributions ot Catholic schools (House Resolution 26). had I been present. I would have voted "yea." I ask unanimous consent that my statement appear in the RECORD. Madam Speaker. on rollcall No. 14. supporting efforts to promote greater awareness ol the need for youth mentors and Increased involvement with youth through mentoring (House Resolution 25). had I been present. I would have voted "yea." I ask unanimous consent that my statement appear in the RECORD.
Date: 2003-01-28
Speaker: IUM PRICE (democrat)
Chamber: S

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Date: 2003-01-28
Speaker: LORETTA SANCHEZ (democrat)
Chamber: H
State: Cali

fornia. Mr. Speaker. I rise today to condemn any weakening of Title IX. This week a national commission will vote on various proposals to reform Title IX for the Secretary of Education. Rod Paige. Since 1972. Title IX has made landmark strides to prohibit sex discrimination in education and to reverse discrimination against women in collegiate sports. However. under one proposal. women woult be given only 43 percent of collegiate scholarships versus the 55 percent -of enrollment in universities. Critics of Title IX are saying that the law should be revised according to female interest. However. since its enactment. athletic participation by women In college has increased five times. despite the lack of resources devoted to make it an attractive thing to do. Title IX has been a cornerstone for improvements for women not just in sports. but in key areas such as standardized testing. higher education and math and science employment. Until women are equal in all areas. weakening of Title IX should not be an option.
Date: 2003-01-28
Speaker: EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON (democrat)
Chamber: H
State: Texas

Mr. Speaker. on rollcall No. 15. Table the Appeal of the Ruling of the Chair (House Joint Resolution 13). had I been present. I would have voted "no." Mr. Speaker. on rollcall No. 16. On Motion to Recommit with Instructions (House Joint Resolution 13). had I been present. I would have voted "aye."
Date: 2003-01-29
Speaker: GEORGE MILLER (democrat)
Chamber: H
State: California

Mr. Speaker. I rise in strong support of the Obey motion because it keeps a promise with the American public. It keeps a promise with Americas schoolchildren. and it keeps a promise with the parents of those children and the teachers that teach them. And that promise was made by the President of the United States. that promise was made by the Congress of the United States. that in the process of enacting the most farreaching reforms in the Federal role in education in this country. that we would fully fund the means by which the States and localities and school districts could carry out those reforms. But almost before the ink was dry. the President submitted a budget that. in fact. made cuts in that education promise. Last night the President talked about the accomplishments that he had had. He talked about setting standards and having young children achieve those standards. That is the promise. but it is not happening. It is not happening in this country. and now it is even under greater threatbeciuse of the cuts that are taking place in education because of the economic distress in our country and the budgetary distress in our States. The question for us is whether or not we will help these school districts carry out these reforms so that these children can have a higher level of achievement. a higher level of accomplishment. and a better chance of participating in the American dream. That is what the Obey amendment is about. That is what this vote is about. It is. about whether or not this Congress will redeem that promise on behalf of Americas schoolchildren. We cannot have a freeze on those. as the House appropriations bill did. We cannot have the measly increase that the Senate has suggested. What. in fact. we need is to add this additional $5.7 billion so that the promise of no child left behind is. in fa.zt. a reality. And it is important because States are required under this law to do many things differently. many things better than they have done in the past. and we believe. and most educators believe. that the result will be that Americas schoolchildren will have a higher level of accomplishment. will have a higher level of performance. By the same token. those very same independent observers of the American education system understand that if the resources are not there. this promise will be hollow. The President made the promise. the President should keep the promise. and the Congress of the United States should help him to keep that promise by passing the Obey motion to instruct.
Date: 2003-01-29
Speaker: EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON (democrat)
Chamber: H
State: Texas

Mr. Speaker. I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 17. motion to go to conference on House Joint Resolution 2. because I am still recovering from suroery. Had I been present. I would have voted "yea" on roilcall No. 17.
Date: 2003-02-05
Speaker: LORETTA SANCHEZ (democrat)
Chamber: H
State: Cali

fornia. Mr. Speaker. I rise today to recognize the 17th Annual National Girls and Women In Sports Day. The first Women in Sports -Day was organized in 1986. It was to honor Flo Hyman. an extraordinary lady who won a silver medal in volleyball in the Olympics. bringing that sport out of obscurity. Today. the National Girls and Women in Sports Day honors all women athletes and is celebrated in all 50 States. Communitybased activities. award ceremonies. and dinners honoring women and coaches all occur today. This years national celebration is titled "Celebration: 30 years of Title IX." in honor of Title IXs impact on the sports community. Today. 30 years later. one in three girls participate in high school athletics. ai compared to 1 in 21 thirty years ago. I hope we all take the time to celebrate this very special day and to honor the triumphs. the dedication. and the spirit of our great female athletes.
Date: 2003-02-11
Speaker: LORETTA SANCHEZ (democrat)
Chamber: H
State: Cali

fornia. Mr. Speaker. I rise today to honor Kavi Vyas. a senior at Rancho Alamitos High School in Garden Grove. for his achievements in both athletics and in community service. Kavi was named the male recipient of the Fall CIF Spirit of Sport Award. The male and female recipients of this prestigious award are selected out of 1.200 nominated California high school athletes. The CIF Spirit Awards are given to student athletes who have demonstrated sportsmanship and who are leaders in their communities. In addition to excelling in athletics and in the community. he is also active in his school as president of the Junior Statesmen of America. former vice president of the National Honor Society. and is currently a member of the California Scholarship Federation. I am very proud of Kavi. Accomplishing so much at such a young age is truly impressive. and I wish him continued success for the future. CLONING