ms. jackson lee: i do. the chair: the gentlelady is recognized. ms. jackson lee: my good friend from georgia, some things bear repeating. i love february 2. it happens to be my daughter eric's birthday. some call it groundhog day. i call it a great celebration for a bit of joy that came into our lives. so it's a day for many that is happy. it's a day that many humor ousley look forward to great -- humorously look forward to great weather. some remember bill murray. and it's a day that symbolizes repetition. sometimes the pain of americans de-- not speaking for mr. pallone but in actuality we have the opportunity now to have bipartisan hearings. nothing is precluded. and mr. pallone's statement was accurate. he was not writing the structure of long-term care. he was indicating that for americans it was vital. what is disappointing is that my friends on the other side of the aisle are willing to give up so easily. i don't understand that. where's the american genius? of course they'll cite h.h.s. well, they know congress directs h.h.s. they know that the

ms. jackson lee of texas. the chair: the gentlewoman from texas and a -- the gentlewoman from texas is recognized. the gentlewoman is recognized for five minutes. ms. jackson lee: madam speaker, let me first of all thank you for your courtesy as we were meeting in the back and so allow me just a moment. madam speaker, first of all, let me say that i was on the floor yesterday regarding the class act and my approach to the class act. and i recognize that we have had some difficulty with putting together the right balance, the right financial structure for a very large program. but it does not mean that it does not have purpose. the class program deals with long-term care. in my readings, i have determined that private families and loved ones have given in essence $450 billion in private care, meaning they have taken care of their loved ones on their own. $101 billion has been spent by the medicaid program. i said yesterday that i've had the experience of taking care of a dear mother, who i lost in 2010, right no

ms. jackson he of texas. the chair: the gentlewoman from texas, ms. jackson lee and a member opposed each will control five minutes. the chair recognizes the gentlewoman from texas. ms. jackson lee: i, too, want to express my appreciation to the rules committee for allowing my amendment to come in. i acknowledge the ranking member of our budget committee for his excellent service, mr. van hollen. i thank dr. price for his presence here today engay gim -- engaining in this discussion. in a few days, i will be meeting with a number of my clergy along with my small business community, coming from all walks of life. all of us have found in our hearts an minds to recognize that small business is in fact the back bone of this country. so i would ask that as we look at the issue of macroeconomic analysis of this legislation, that we include a well defined concept as to understand what the impact will be on hub zone areas as defined by the small business act. h.r. 3582 would require the congressional budget office to provide a macroeconomic impact analysis for bills esti

ms. jackson lee. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlewoman from texas is recognized for two minutes. ms. jackson lee: i ask unanimous consent, madam speaker, to address the house. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. ms. jackson lee: i'm always in awe at the gentleman from the rules committee that has just spoken so eloquently about consensus and coming together. i've seen him in action in the rules committee and certainly thank the members of the rules committee for their service. we know that his history brings him here from being a staffer and so he knows this institution, he knows where all the bathrooms are, he knows where all of how much good we can do. and so i'm grateful of his acknowledging our friend, congresswoman slaughter, mr. walz who have been working and, of course, wanted to have their bill come forward in a way that would be transparent, would have the opportunity for all facets of this bill to be understood. and so it begs the question, i thank mr. polis for his leadership, how we have the cloak and dagger, midnight legislation trick that really is not befitting

ms. jackson lee of texas. the chair: pursuant to house resolution 537, the gentlewoman from texas, ms. jackson lee, and a member opposed will each control five minutes. the chair recognizes the gentlewoman from texas. jackson scrax jackson i thank the chair very much -- ms. jackson lee: i thank the chair very much. as i understand this legislation, it is to establish a commission that deals with the civilian property realignment for this nation. some 340,000-plus square feet, i understand, is within the jurisdiction of the general services amendment. i want to acknowledge the leadership of the ranking member on many issues dealing with property around the nation. thank her for that leadership. my amendment is a simple amendment that expresses that the commission or other appropriate federal agencies should conduct a public should conduct a public information campaign to

ms. sheila jackson lee. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady from texas is recognized for three minutes. ms. jackson lee: i ask unanimous consent to revise and extend. i, too, want to rise today to acknowledge both the chairman and the ranking member. i know this has not been an easy task, and i certainly want to express my appreciation to mr. costello and the work that he has done and the friendship he's shown to members but the understanding that he's had for this industry for those of us who represent airports. i cannot deny that this is not an important bill and legislative initiative. so let me thank you and thank you as well for the late hours that all of you who are on the transportation committee engaged in. might i for a moment before i speak of this bill thank the ranking member and ms. brown, congresswoman brown, congresswoman johnson for saving houston, again, and its light rail. something i worked for almost 20 years, and the amendment last evening that would have defunded houston's rail, ligh

ms. jackson lee, for five minutes. ms. jackson lee: i ask unanimous consent to address the house. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. ms. jackson lee: thank you very much, mr. speaker. -- mr. speaker, for giving us an opportunity to share on some enormously crucial human catastrophes that are occurring around the world. i'm challenging all of my colleagues and those who would listen, that sometimes we are, in fact, through peaceful means, our brothers and sisters' keeper. first as we have seen the asending -- ascending violence occur in syria, a nation state that i have visited, blood shed that has included the loss of women and children, hearing news reports where citizens of syria are begging for someone to do something. it is almost as if you came out of your house and stood by as your neighbor's house burned. we know in america many try to get a garden hose, others call 9-1-1, but they do something because of the horror of what they are seeing. and constantly our media airwaves are being beat with the sounds of gunshot, smoke, and devastation in the steadfast refusal of

ms. jackson lee for five minutes. >> that me thank the ranking member and secretary for visiting lone star college in houston. they expressed their appreciation. i am also very happy of the disaster aid increase in the president's budget and i would ask on the record for someone in the department for some issues that are still going on in houston, texas that are still going on. if i could get that, i would greatly appreciate it. you said something earlier that i would very much appreciate hearing again as you open. you said the issue of radicalization terrorism, and i am paraphrasing your words is not attended to the label by it any religion our particular group. would you want to just clarify that for us? i think it is very important to the many diverse groups and our nation how we address the issue of terrorism and terrorist threats domestically in our nation. >> what i said is terrorism is not narrowed to any ideology or nation. it is islam as, the hottest, it can be based on other ideologies. it can be internationally based or homegrown. it requires those of us in the terrorism prevent

ms. jackson lee: thank you very much, mr. speaker. mr. speaker, the house is not in order. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlewoman is correct. the house is not in order. please take your conversations off, please. ms. jackson lee: thank you very much, mr. speaker. i rise today to speak of the loss that so many have spoken about over the last week and that is the loss of whitney houston, who i would imagine that everyone would acknowledge the beauty of her music and certainly the beauty that she was as a person and a human being. what a very sad loss for her daughter bobby and her mother cissy and her aunt dionne warwick. but we cannot help be reminded of whitney's voice singing "the star-spangled bancher," or the words when she sang "yes, jesus loves me," when she did it in "the bodyguard" and can't help bery minded of "i'll always love you." and my quints are deeply saddened and our good friend, congressman don payne who has been in touch with the family and helping he has been a comfort as well. so i simply wanted to say, whitney,

and at this time i'd yield such time as she might consume to congresswoman sheila jackson lee of texas. ms. jackson lee: let me thank congresswoman christensen for her leadership and as well our chairman, emanuel cleaver. we had the opportunity to host him in houston this past weekend and he raised the issue of the challenges of the issue of voting protection. isn't it interesting in this month, to my colleagues and i see that we're joined by our colleague from ohio, marcy capture, who has been a champion on these -- kaptur, who has been a champion on these issues as well and has seen her state being in the crosshairs of protecting all citizens' right to vote. the voting rights act is an act that dignyifies all voters. because its premises that one person, one vote. and if the tenants and the premises of the voting rights act is passed, no matter what your background in this nation, you have an opportunity to vote. if we keep with the integrity of the voting rights act, the gist of its message, don't block individuals from voting. that's simply what its message is. and this is more than ap

ms. jackson lee: to address the house for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentlelady is recognized for one minute. ms. jackson lee: i do want to acknowledge today the honoring or recognition of national black hiv-aids day and acknowledging the work that many organizations have done to stop the devastation of hiv-aids in certain populations and i will submit a statement into the record extensively acknowledging the work that's been accomplished. but i rise today to address very important international issue that appears to be politicized by those running for president. -- in the republican primary. first of all, we should all be concerned by americans who are being held by ally egypt and we should be concerned for the safe passage of those americans as quickly as possible. but it is ridiculous to associate this incident, the taking of hostages in iran, some decades ago, but of course where there is a foolery, there is opportunity, i call upon egyptian americans to work with this administration to stop the holdin

ms. jackson lee for any questions she may have to read >> mr. chairman, thank you so much and thank you all the members. mr. pistole, went to be speaking quite quickly so i can get some answers from you. thank you first of all for your testimony and your service. administrator pistole, you state in your prepared testimony that tsa is a u.s. counterterrorism agency. but other domestic counterterrorism agency outsource the work of their front-line employees at an extra extant to the taxpayers; you know of any? >> none that i'm aware of. >> as i addressed my opening statement -- thank you very much -- as i addressed the position fundamentally altering your discretion to approve or deny an application to participate in the spp double soon become law if fielder faa authorization act. since this committee never debated the changes and was shut out of the conference by the republican leadership i would like to take the time to use the teaching made and get your response and i also want to join my colleague mr. thompson and indicate the emphasis of the

ms. jackson lee. ms. jackson lee: it makes no sense to export our gas when it's coming back this is not a comprehensive bill and as well there's no oversight and regulation and that means no environmental oversight. minority contracting needs to be in place and if you want to do something look at h.r. 3710 my deficit reduction job creation bill. this bill needs to go back to the drawing board and do as the president said an infrastructure bill to help all americans be paid for and not take pensions off the backs of federal employees. with that, madam chair, i yield back and ask for a no vote on the rule. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady from -- yields back. the gentleman from florida. mr. webster: i yield two minutes to the gentleman from pennsylvania, mr. shuster. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized for two minutes. mr. shuster: i wasn't going to speak on the rule but i heard my colleague from oregon stand up and criticize the bill, criticize the process and i needed

jackson lee, the balance of our time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady from texas is recognized. for 2 1/2 minutes. ms. ckson lee: let me thank the members of the judiciary committee on both the chairman and the ranking member, and as all have applauded congresswom slaughter, mr. walz for their continued leadership, and i'm very pleased to have been one of the long, as they say, suffering co-sponsors since i believe the 110th congress. it's important for our colleagues to understand that i think we a come here with the intent to serve this country and to serve it well. and i believe that when we self-regulate we only enhance this institutional body that has such enormous history because of the changing times. i don't believe that members of congress are spending their time dwelling on information that they have and using it for self-purpose. but we now stand here united saying that members of congress, employees of congress, and all federal employees, are prevented from using any nonpublic information derived from the individual's position as a member of congress or employee of congress or gained from p

ms. jackson lee. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlewoman from texas is recognized. ms. jackson lee: i would like to thank the gentleman from maine for providing an opportunity for civility and dialogue on the true grit of the american constituency. i'm amazed and shocked that we would be here on the floor of the house denigrating an institution that has been set up as a rainy day umbrellas for individuals who have toiled the hot sun and skyscrapers on building infrastructure, on driving buses and trains or however they may have provided for their families and now lost their jobs. they paid into the insurance pool called unemployment insurance and followed the laws of their state. some of them may be veterans who are in the civilian work force and they now find themselves unemployed. now we have frr those who one would say idle hands are the devil's workshop, want to insist they are drug addicts, uneducated, need a g.e.d. and all kinds of baggage that would not allow them to be gainfully employed. mr. speaker, i'm sorry to say that is not true. in my own community we are

jackson lee, the balance of our time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady from texas is recognized. for 2 1/2 minutes. ms. jackson lee: let me thank the members of the judiciary committee on both the chairman and the ranking member, and as all have applauded congresswoman slaughter, mr. walz for their continued leadership, and i'm very pleased to have been one of the long, as they say, suffering co-sponsors since i believe the 110th congress. it's important for our colleagues to understand that i think we all come here with the intent to serve this country and to serve it well. and i believe that when we self-regulate we only enhance this institutional body that has such enormous history because of the changing times. i don't believe that members of congress are spending their time dwelling on information that they have and using it for self-purpose. but we now stand here united saying that members of congress, employees of congress, and all federal employees, are prevented federal employees, are prevented from using any

jackson lee, the balance of our time. the speaker pro tempore: t gentlelady from texas is recognized. for 2 1/2 minutes. ms. ckson lee: let me thank the members of the judiciary committee on both the chairman and the ranking member, and as all have applauded congresswoman slaughter, mr. walz for their continued leadership, and i'm very pleased to have been one of the long, as they say, suffering co-sponsors since i believe the 110th congress. it's important for our colleagues to understand that i think we all come here with the intent to serve this country and to serve it well. and i believe that when we self-regulate we only enhance this institutional body that has such enormous history because of the changing times. i don't believe that members of congress are spending their time dwelling on information that they have and using it for self-purpose. but we now stand here united saying that members of congress, employees of congress, and all federal employees, are prevented from using any nonpublic information derived from the individual's position as a member of congress or employee of congress or gained fr

ms. jackson lee: i serve on the homeland security committee and have the privilege of serving on the committee dealing with foreign affairs here in the house. i rise today to, as usual, offer our deepest sympathy for all of our soldiers that have fallen in battle but i'm particularly outraged at the incident that our -- that is occurring around the unfortunate burning of the koran which our president appropriately extended his apology, as we would if someone -- we would want if someone had burned bibles. but it is outrageous for our soldiers to be in harm's way, for them to lose their life. it is time for the after began national security force it is stand upened be -- security forces to stand up and be security forces. it is time for president karzai to indicate he will not be driven out by the taliban and not allow the taliban to take hold of the afghan people. this is a tragic and horrible situation none of us would have wanted to occur but we cannot stand for our soldiers to be in the eye of the storm and being shot for something they did not do, intentionally or individually. so i would a

jackson lee, for three minutes. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlewoman is recognized for three minutes. ms. jackson lee: i thank the distinguished chairman and the manager of the legislation, the distinguished gentleman. from virginia. and i look forward to joining in supporting this legislation, h.r. 1433. this is a legislation that has been long in coming, it's a bipartisan initiative, and i think it is particularly important when we speak to our colleaguings who are representing the american public to be able to say that property is valuable, that the bill of rights that requires due process before a taking is being reinforced by this legislation. h.r. 1433 would prohibit a state or political subdivision from exercising its power of eminent domain or allowing the exercise of such power by delegation over property to be used for economic development or over property used for economic development within seven years after that exercise if the state or political subdivision receives federal economic development funds in any fiscal year in which the property is so used or intened to be used. t

ms. jackson lee: i thank the gentleman. i also offered one to require that states are required to pay penalties in cases where they run afoul of this bill. i am well aware of the needs of local communities an the needs of economic development, but i am glad that this congress seeks today to stand up on behalf of private property rights and owners. i am delighted that in the course of working in particular with this issue, we have a fair and balanced approach. let me give you a very brief example. the history of eminent domain targeting racial, economic and poor neighborhoods. now, red lining may not be equated to condemning neighborhoods or eminent domain, but when you don't allow a neighborhood to refurbish itself, to refinance, you are putting it on the line quickly for being a target of eminent domain. a 2004 study estimated that 1,600 african-american neighborhoods were destroyed by municipal projects in los angeles. in san jose, california, 95% of the properties targeted for economic redevelopment are hispanic or asian

ms. jackson lee: and i thank the gentleman for clarifying. i still think we should rush quickly to conference. what is missing from this, and we can't say it more often than over and over again, from the abramoff matters that people knew years ago, and information that is potentially market moving is nonpublic or not easily accessible to the public is gathered and analyzed and therefore we are missing a large gap, madam speaker, by leaving out the provision on political intelligence $100 million industry. yes, we are going to support this legislation but we can't get to conference soon enough to make this bill comparable and ready for the american people. we must regulate ourselves because they entrusted us to lead this nation. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from texas. mr. smith: madam speaker, i yield the balance of my time to the gentleman from california, mr. lungren, chairman of the house administration committee. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from california is yielded 6 1/2 minutes. mr. len gren: i thank

ms. jackson lee, or her designee. this will be considered read and shall be separately debatable for 10 minutes equally divided and controlled by an opponent and proponent. the gentleman from wisconsin, mr. ryan, and the gentleman from maryland, mr. van hollen, each will control 30 minutes. the chair recognizes the gentleman from wisconsin. mr. ryan: mr. speaker, i ask unanimous consent that all members may have five legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks on h.r. 3578. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, so ordered. mr. ryan: mr. speaker -- the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman will suspend. the gentleman may proceed. mr. ryan: mr. speaker, i yield myself as much time as i may consume. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized. mr. ryan: mr. speaker, our first -- i first want to start off by thanking mr. woodall and mr. gohmert, two of the leaders on this policy. this is the second of 10 bills on fixing the broken budget process that we're bringing to the floor to try and brin

ms. jackson lee. >> thank the chairman and the ranking member. and to the witnesses at me ask this first question of every one. i was trying to catch the gentleman from georgia's comments of wasting money but i know that you can't put a price on the loss of life. obviously the issue of property can sometimes generate enormous catastrophic impact on communities. so let me ask the members of this panel representing a number of entities that are involved in the believe requirement of the mandate of the 100% cargo screening that was supposed to take place january of 2012. secretary heyman, do you have the resources, and please don't tell me this is not in my area you are here to talk about the cargo screening etc., and it is your impression that the department has the resources, the money right now to make good on the mandate of the 100% screening. >> no, ma'am. >> we are always getting this, mr. mcaleenan? >> thank you. >> my good friend >> that works, congressman. a distinguished name and your answer to that, please, sir. ischemic my answer would b

ms. jackson lee. >> thank the chairman and the ranking member. and to the witnesses at me ask this first question of every one. i was trying to catch the gentleman from georgia's comments of wasting money but i know that you can't put a price on the loss of life. obviously the issue of property can sometimes generate enormous catastrophic impact on communities. so let me ask the members of this panel representing a number of entities that are involved in the believe requirement of the mandate of the 100% cargo screening that was supposed to take place january of 2012. secretary heyman, do you have the resources, and please don't tell me this is not in my area you are here to talk about the cargo screening etc., and it is your impression that the department has the resources, the money right now to make good on the mandate of the 100% screening. >> no, ma'am. >> we are always getting this, mr. mcaleenan? >> thank you. >> my good friend >> that works, congressman. a distinguished name and your answer to that, please, sir. ischemic my answer would b

ms. jackson lee. >> thank the chairman and the ranking member. and to the witnesses at me ask this first question of every one. i was trying to catch the gentleman from georgia's comments of wasting money but i know that you can't put a price on the loss of life. obviously the issue of property can sometimes generate enormous catastrophic impact on communities. so let me ask the members of this panel representing a number of entities that are involved in the believe requirement of the mandate of the 100% cargo screening that was supposed to take place january of 2012. secretary heyman, do you have the resources, and please don't tell me this is not in my area you are here to talk about the cargo screening etc., and it is your impression that the department has the resources, the money right now to make good on the mandate of the 100% screening. >> no, ma'am. >> we are always getting this, mr. mcaleenan? >> thank you. >> my good friend >> that works, congressman. a distinguished name and your answer to that, please, sir. ischemic my answer would b

ms. jackson lee: madam speaker, i continue to wear a yellow ribbon to remind us of the wonderful troops who are able to come home, finally, from iraq. i want to congratulate the city of st. louis that introduced and held the first welcome home the troops from iraq parade on january 28. i look forward to communities around this nation raising up their voices to say thank you to those who worked and dedicated their lives and their commitment to the freedom of this country. that's why, madam speaker, it's so important we do our work, not a minute should we wait to pass the payroll tax extension, unemployment extension and the ability of our seniors to see their doctors with the medicare fix for our doctors. what we say to our soldiers by welcoming them home is all in our acts and deeds how much we treat their relatives, their friends, and extended family members and community. it's time for congress to wait not one minute to extend the american dream to all and provide for this benefit to those who are in need. i yield pack. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from vir

ms. jackson lee: yesterday, mr. speaker, i had the privilege of meeting with leaders who treat women as ob-gyn from baylor college of medicine, from st. joseph's hospital in houston, texas, and they acknowledged the importance of access to women's health care. in a hearing in judiciary, ia very renowned doctor -- a very renowned doctor indicated that thousands of women are impacted with respect to cervical cancer by having access to contraceptives and to be able to be treated properly. let me be very clear. now with the established compromise, no religious institution will have to pay any money and one of the witnesses who happened to be a bishop said, that's fine. i'm not interfering with what some woman does elsewise. and so why do we have this crisis? we have a settlement and resolve. the protection of religious liberty and the protection of women's rights. may i quickly indicate that just recently i introduced h.r. 83 that has to do with bullying, preventing bullying. with the tragic incidents of the last 48 hou

ms. jackson lee: i'm very proud to stand with i.b.w. in my district, the brotherhood of electrical workers, when they challenged a company that is in fact doing poor work in our city. so much so that the city electrical inspector had to shut them down. when are we going to be for our workers and to help them? i rise today to indicate my support for the payroll tax legislation that just passed. it was in essence after long months of negotiation and pleading for the 160 million people to get a payroll tax relief and get those who are unemployed seeking work to get their due in unemployment insurance. it does have the opportunity for 99 weeks for those in districts that are suffering from unemployment. it doesn't take any money from medicare. it doesn't raise the benefits. and certainly it doesn't require those onerous burdens of unemployment, g.e.d., and drug testing except in certain circumstances. why in the heck did we have to burden our federal employees by taking the fat and taking the skin off their backs to pay for this bill? let's