Jo Ann Emerson

Mrs. EMERSON

Mrs. EMERSON. Funding recommendations included in this bill were made in full compliance with the applicable rules and procedures of the House. On a bipartisan basis, we have scrutinized thousands of Member requests and recommended funding for those projects we believe are most meritorious. In addition, the Small Business Administration was given an opportunity to vet this project and provided the committee with no negative feedback regarding the project or the grantee. I urge my colleagues to oppose this amendment. I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Gingrey).

Mrs. EMERSON. I yield the balance of my time to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Gingrey).

Mrs. EMERSON. Mr. Chairman, I claim time in opposition.

Mrs. EMERSON. Funding recommendations included in this bill were made in full compliance with the applicable rules and procedures of the House. In addition, the Small Business Administration was given an opportunity to vet this project, and it provided the committee with no negative feedback regarding the project or the grantee. Unfortunately, Mr. Simpson, the sponsor of the amendment, was unable to come to the floor due to other important business. I yield the balance of my time to the distinguished minority leader, Mr. Boehner.

Mrs. EMERSON. I rise in opposition to the gentleman's amendment.

Mrs. EMERSON. Funding recommendations included in this bill were made in full compliance with the applicable rules and procedures of the House, and the Small Business Administration was given an opportunity to vet this project, and provided the committee with no negative feedback regarding the project or the grantee. Therefore, I urge my colleagues to oppose this amendment. I yield to Mr. Brown of South Carolina.

Mrs. EMERSON. I yield 3 minutes to my good friend, Mr. Culberson from Texas.

Mrs. EMERSON. Mr. Chairman, I claim the time in opposition.

Mrs. EMERSON. Mr. Chairman, funding recommendations included in this bill were made in full compliance with the applicable rules and procedures of the House. In addition, the Small Business Administration was given an opportunity to vet this project and provided the committee with no negative feedback regarding the project or the grantee. Unfortunately, Mr. Lewis, the sponsor of the amendment, was unable to come to the floor due to other important business. I yield back the balance of my time.

Mrs. EMERSON. Mr. Chairman, I move to strike the last word.

Mrs. EMERSON. Mr. Chairman, I would like to take this time to yield to the gentleman from Kansas (Mr. Tiahrt).

Mrs. EMERSON. I yield back the balance of our time.

Mrs. EMERSON

Mrs. EMERSON. You all, thank you very, very much from the bottom of my heart.

Mrs. EMERSON. We have been told that this was a triumph for women and a triumph of bipartisanship. And I think that says it all. We have proven, I think, that we will rise above any kind of partisanship, work together, come together as a team, and really work hard for something. And I think we're a good example for the whole House.

Mrs. EMERSON

Mrs. EMERSON. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the House Republican standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following information in regards to H.R. 3170, the Fiscal Year 2010 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill: Requesting Member: Jo Ann Emerson Bill Number: H.R. 3170 Account: SBA--Salaries and Expenses Legal Name of Requesting Entity: University of Missouri System, Columbia, MO Address of Requesting Entity: University Hall, 1100 Carrie Francke Drive, Columbia, MO 65211 Description of Request: $249,000 is provided for the University of Missouri's Extension Community Economic and Entrepreneurial Development (ExCEED) program. The funding will be used to promote economic development in the Mississippi River Hills Region and the Ozark Heritage Region. Over a three year period, funding will be utilized to expand the current part-time Executive Director position in the Mississippi River Hills Region to full-time, as well as establishing a part-time youth entrepreneurship coordinator and equipment in this rural area. Additionally, over three years this funding will allow the Ozark Heritage Region to expand their entrepreneurship education and business counseling. Requesting Member: Jo Ann Emerson Bill Number: H.R. 3170 Account: SBA--Salaries and Expenses Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Downtown West Plains, Inc., West Plains, MO Address of Requesting Entity: 401 Jefferson Ave., West Plains, MO 65775 Description of Request: $500,000 is provided for Downtown West Plains, Inc., a 501(c)(3) corporation, to complete the exterior and interior renovation of a 100 year old building which will house a Small Business Incubator. These funds will be matched with $1,144,000 in local, state, and other federal funds. The Ozarks Small Business Incubator, when completed, will provide personalized assistance to small business entrepreneurs by supporting their efforts with business related education, financial guidance, business plan development, mentoring, and access to tangible resources such as building space, shipping dock, and shared office equipment. Requesting Member: Jo Ann Emerson Bill Number: H.R. 3170 Account: SBA--Salaries and Expenses Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Girl Scouts of the USA, New York, NY Address of Requesting Entity: 420 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10018 Description of Request: $101,000 is provided to the Girl Scouts of the USA for a national program to improve financial literacy. These funds will allow for the research and development necessary to prepare the foundation for a financial educational program directed towards girls.

Mrs. EMERSON

Mrs. EMERSON. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the House Republican standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following information in regard to H.R. 3183, the Fiscal Year 2010 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill. Project Name: Wappapello Lake, MO Bill Number: H.R. 3183 Account: MRT--Operations and Maintenance Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of Poplar Bluff, Missouri Address of Requesting Entity: 101 Oak St. Poplar Bluff, Missouri 63901 Description of Request: Provide an earmark of $5,416,000 for Wappapello Lake, MO MR&T Operations and Maintenance. This funding is for routine operation and maintenance, as well as work on U.S. Highway 67. This request is consistent with the intended and authorized purpose of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, MR&T Operations and Maintenance Account. Project Name: Bois Brule Drainage and Levee District, MO Bill Number: H.R. 3183 Account: Construction Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Bois Brule Levee and Drainage District of Perry County, MO Address of Requesting Entity: P.O. Box 347, Perryville, MO 63775 Description of Request: Provide an earmark of $3,773,000 to continue work on a flood damage reduction and deficiency correction project conducted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Approximately, $400,000 to award a contract for the Missouri Chute pump station; $420,000 to complete exploration and design of relief wells; $1,176,000 to construct 25 additional relief wells; and $1,777,000 to complete design and begin contracting for the completion of the remaining two pump stations. This request is consistent with the intended and authorized purpose of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Construction General Account. Project Name: Cape Girardeau (Floodwall), MO Bill Number: H.R. 3183 Account: Construction Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of Cape Girardeau Address of Requesting Entity: 401 Independence Street, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703 Description of Request: Provide an earmark of $183,000 to continue work on a flood damage reduction project conducted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The $183,000 will be used to complete the rehabilitation of the floodwall. This request is consistent with the intended and authorized purpose of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Construction General Account. Project Name: Clearwater Lake, MO (Seepage Control) Bill Number: H.R. 3183 Account: Operations & Maintenance Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of Piedmont Address of Requesting Entity: 115 West Green Street, Piedmont, MO 63957 Description of Request: Provide an earmark of $40,000,000 for Clearwater Major Rehabilitation Project to continue work on a flood control project conducted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The $40,000,000 will be used to complete Phase I(b) construction and continue Phase II to construct a cutoff wall. This request is consistent with the intended and authorized purpose of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Construction General Account. Project Name: Mississippi River Levees, AR, IL, KY, LA, MS, MO & TN Bill Number: H.R. 3183 Account: MRT--Construction Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Bootheel Regional Planning and Economic Development Commission Address of Requesting Entity: 105 E. North Main Street, Dexter, MO 63841 Description of Request: Provide an earmark of $28,874,000 for Mississippi River Levees (MR&T) to continue work on flood protection projects conducted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. This request is consistent with the intended and authorized purpose of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mississippi River and Tributaries, Construction Account. Project Name: St. John's Bayou and New Madrid Floodway, Missouri Bill Number: H.R. 3183 Account: MRT--Construction Legal Name of Requesting Entity: St. John's Levee and Drainage District of Missouri Address of Requesting Entity: P.O. Box 40, New Madrid, MO 63869 Description of Request: Provide an earmark of $200,000 for the St. John's Bayou and New Madrid Floodway. This funding will be used to conduct NEPA activities. This request is consistent with the intended and authorized purpose of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, MR&T Construction Account. Project Name: Clearwater Lake, Missouri Bill Number: H.R. 3183 Account: Operations and Maintenance Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of Piedmont, Missouri Address of Requesting Entity: 115 West Green Street, Piedmont, MO 63957 Description of Request: Provide an earmark of $2,933,000 for Operation and Maintenance of Clearwater Lake. This request is consistent with the intended and authorized purpose of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Operations and Maintenance Account. Project Name: St. Francis Basin, AR & MO Bill Number: H.R. 3183 Account: MRT--Operations and Maintenance Legal Name of Requesting Entity: The Little River Drainage District Address of Requesting Entity: 1440 Kurre Lane, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 Description of Request: Provide an earmark of $6,243,000 for St. Francis River and Tributaries, AR & MO Maintenance. This funding will be used for land and damages, cultural resources, engineering, design, construction management and operate and maintain two pumping stations. This request is consistent with the intended and authorized purpose of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, MR&T Maintenance Account. Project Name: Caruthersville Harbor, Missouri Bill Number: H.R. 3183 Account: Operations and Maintenance Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Pemiscot County Port Authority Address of Requesting Entity: 619 Ward Avenue, Caruthersville, MO 63830 Description of Request: Provide an earmark of $40,000 for Caruthersville Harbor for annual maintenance of the navigation channel conducted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Approximately $40,000 is for dredging the harbor to authorized levels. This request is consistent with the intended and authorized purpose of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Operations and Maintenance Account. Project Name: New Madrid Harbor, Missouri Bill Number: H.R. 3183 Account: Operations and Maintenance Legal Name of Requesting Entity: New Madrid County Port Authority Address of Requesting Entity: 435 Main Street, New Madrid, MO 63869 Description of Request: Provide an earmark of $90,000 for the New Madrid County Harbor for annual maintenance of the navigation channel conducted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Approximately $90,000 is for dredging the harbor. This request is consistent with the intended and authorized purpose of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Operations and Maintenance Account. Project Name: New Madrid Harbor (Mile 889), Missouri Bill Number: H.R. 3183 Account: Operations and Maintenance Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of New Madrid, Missouri Address of Requesting Entity: P.O. Box 96, New Madrid, MO 63869 Description of Request: Provide an earmark of $40,000 for the New Madrid Harbor Mile 889 for annual maintenance of the navigation channel conducted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Approximately $40,000 will be used to dredge the harbor. This request is consistent with the intended and authorized purpose of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Operations and Maintenance Account. Project Name: Little River Diversion, Dutchtown, Missouri Bill Number: H.R. 3183 Account: Section 205 Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Little River Drainage District Address of Requesting Entity: P.O. Box 159 Cape Girardeau, MO 63702 Description of Request: The Little River Diversion project will be funded at the discretion of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, through Section 205 funds. This request is consistent with the intended and authorized purpose of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Section 205 account. Project Name: Mississippi River Levees, AR, IL, KY, LA, MS, MO & TN Bill Number: H.R. 3183 Account: MRT-Operations and Maintenance Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Bootheel Regional Planning and Economic Development Commission Address of Requesting Entity: 105 E. North Main Street, Dexter, MO 63841 Description of Request: Provide an earmark of $8,011,000 for Mississippi River Levees (MR&T) to continue work on flood protection projects conducted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. This request is consistent with the intended and authorized purpose of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mississippi River and Tributaries, Operations and Maintenance Account.

Mrs. EMERSON

Mrs. EMERSON. We really do hope that you will come. You will be amazed at not how badly we play at all, but how good we have become, and at how, as Debbie says, we have really come together as a team. We all know how to play softball. We are going to be playing some of the women of the Democratic and Republican National Committees. We are at least twice their age. We will be doing it, as Debbie said, next week on Tuesday at 7:30 at Guy Mason Field. It is at 3600 Calvert Street NW at Calvert and Wisconsin behind the Vice President's house. We really, really want all of you to come. We also want to thank all of our teammates. We have about 15 of us. We are pleased that we have also three of the men helping coach us. I think we won't let you down, and we really want you to come. There will be food there and good things to drink and eat.

Mrs. EMERSON

Mrs. EMERSON. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the House Republican standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following information in regards to H.R. 2996, the Fiscal Year 2010 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. Project Name: City of East Prairie, Missouri Stormwater and Sewer Infrastructure Bill Number: H.R. 2996 Account: STAG Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Project Requesting Entity: City of East Prairie, Missouri Address of Requesting Entity: 219 N. Washington St., East Prairie, Missouri, 63845-1141 Description of Request: Provide an earmark in the amount of $200,000 to rebuild East Prairie, Missouri's wastewater and storm water infrastructure. The existing 84-year-old water infrastructure is crumbling under the streets due to sinkholes which have plagued the community. The sinkholes are destroying box culverts, which is posing a threat to streets and houses in East Prairie. The money procured will pay for the construction of new stormwater sewers. A minimum of 45% of the total project cost will come directly from the City of East Prairie, Missouri.

Mrs. EMERSON

Mrs. EMERSON. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the House Republican standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following information in regards to H.R. 2997, the Fiscal Year 2010 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 Requesting Member: Jo Ann Emerson Bill Number: H.R. 2997 Account: National Institute of Food and Agriculture--SRG Legal Name of Requesting Entity: University of Missouri-Columbia Address of Requesting Entity: 101 Park DeVille Drive, Suite E, Columbia, MO Description of Request: Provide $1,139,000 for the Food and Agriculture Policy Research Institute to provide objective, quantitative economic analysis of agricultural policy alternatives. Approximately $188,000 or 17% is to continue a cooperative agreement with the University of Wisconsin relating to dairy policy; $140,000 or 12% is to conduct analysis of rangeland, cattle and hay with the University of Nevada--Reno; $811,000 or 71% is to be divided between the University of Missouri and Iowa State University to provide a ten- year baseline and policy analysis for US and world agriculture. Requesting Member: Jo Ann Emerson Bill Number: H.R. 2997 Account: National Institute of Food and Agriculture--SRG Legal Name of Requesting Entity: University of Missouri-Columbia Address of Requesting Entity: 101 Park DeVille Drive, Suite E, Columbia, MO Description of Request: Provide $595,000 for the Food and Agriculture Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) and the Agricultural and Food Policy Center (AFPC) to provide Congress with information regarding farm financial risk and farm structure and the impacts of alternative agricultural policies on these factors. Approximately $244,000 or 41% is for FAPRI at the University of Missouri to provide stochastic and deterministic baseline and policy scenarios and $351,000 or 59% is for AFPC at Texas A&M University to provide representative farm analysis. Requesting Member: Jo Ann Emerson Bill Number: H.R. 2997 Account: National Institute of Food and Agriculture--SRG Legal Name of Requesting Entity: University of Missouri-Columbia Delta Research Center Address of Requesting Entity: Highway 61, Portageville, MO 63873 Description of Request: Provide $174,000 for the University of Missouri--Delta Research Center to continue research on rice production in the mid-South. Approximately $140,610 will be for multiple personnel costs, $29,000 for materials and supplies, and $5,000 for other costs. Requesting Member: Jo Ann Emerson Bill Number: H.R. 2997 Account: National Institute of Food and Agriculture--SRG Legal Name of Requesting Entity: University of Missouri-Columbia Address of Requesting Entity: 214 Middlebush Hall, Columbia, Missouri 65211 Description of Request: Provide $835,000 for the Rural Policies Institute to provide unbiased analysis and information on the challenges, needs, and opportunities facing rural people and places; and to spur public dialogue and help policymakers understand the impacts of public policies and programs on rural people and places. Of the $835,000, $600,000 is for salaries and benefits, and the remaining $135,000 is for center investments, conferences and events, consultants, office expenses and travel. Requesting Member: Jo Ann Emerson Bill Number: H.R. 2997 Account: National Institute of Food and Agriculture--SRG Legal Name of Requesting Entity: University of Missouri-Columbia Delta Research Center Address of Requesting Entity: Highway 61, Portageville, MO 63873 Description of Request: Provide $556,000 for continued soybean cyst nematode research at the University of Missouri--Delta Research Center. Of the $556,000, 85% is for salaries and benefits, the remaining 15% is for travel, supplies, and costs for a winter seed nursery. Requesting Member: Jo Ann Emerson Bill Number: H.R. 2997 Account: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service--Salaries and Expenses Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Bootheel Resource Conservation and Development, Inc. Address of Requesting Entity: 18450 Ridgeview Lane, Dexter, MO 63841 Description of Request: Provide $207,000 to the USDA-APHIS-Wildlife Services in Southeast Missouri. Of the $207,000, 80% would be utilized for salaries and benefits, 17% for APHIS-Wildlife Services program support and 3% for vehicle maintenance and fuel. A portion of the operating budget will also be provided by local municipalities, commodity organizations and university support. Requesting Member: Jo Ann Emerson Bill Number: H.R. 2997 Account: General Provision Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Congressional Hunger Center Address of Requesting Entity: Hall of States Building, 400 North Capitol Street, N.W., Suite G100, Washington, DC 20001 Description of Request: Provide $2,500,000 for the Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellowship Program and the Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellowship Program. Of the $2,500,000 in funding 54% would be for salaries, benefits, healthcare and other costs associated with the Emerson National Hunger Fellowship Program and 46% for similar costs associated with the Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellowship Program. Requesting Member: Jo Ann Emerson Bill Number: H.R. 2997 Account: Agriculture Research Service--Salaries and Expenses Legal Name of Requesting Entity: University of Missouri Center for Agroforestry Address of Requesting Entity: 203 Anheuser-Busch Natural Resources Building, Columbia, Missouri 65211 Description of Request: Provide $660,000 to support research on viable alternative production and protection options to help revitalize the economic and environmental health of rural farms and communities in Missouri and surrounding states. Approximately, $438,882 [or 66%] is for salary and fringe to support professional track faculty, research associates, field research specialists, graduate and undergraduate students; $201,982 [or 31%] for materials and supplies in support of laboratory and field-based research on campus and at five MU farms and centers; $19,137 [or 3%] for travel. Requesting Member: Jo Ann Emerson Bill Number: H.R. 2997 Account: National Institute of Food and Agriculture--Research and Education Activities Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Center for Grapevine Biotechnology at Missouri State University Address of Requesting Entity: 9740 Red Spring Road, Mountain Grove, Missouri 65711 Description of Request: Provide $422,000 to research the ability of wild grapevines to defend themselves against pathogens, and their capacity to synthesize health-promoting properties. Of the funds available 46% for salary and benefits, 21% for other direct costs including materials and supplies, and 25% for F&A.

Mrs. EMERSON

Mrs. EMERSON. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the House Republican standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following information in regards to the Fiscal Year 2010 Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations Bill and the Fiscal Year 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill. Requesting Member: Representative Jo Ann Emerson Bill: Fiscal Year 2010 Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations Bill Account: OJP-Byrne Requesting Entity: Southeast Missouri Network Against Sexual Violence Address of Requesting Entity: 1106 Missouri Avenue, West Plains, Missouri 65775 Description of Request: To provide an earmark of $200,000 to the Southeast Missouri Network Against Sexual Violence (SEMO NASV) to equip and staff an office in the Bootheel of Missouri to assist victims of domestic and sexual violence, as well as support local law enforcement investigations. SEMO NASV provides services to over 700 adult and child victims of sexual and physical abuse. The organization serves a 10 county region in Southeastern Missouri. It plays a vital role in the process of convicting sex offenders, provides counseling and other services to victims. The funds will be spent as follows: $126,000 for personnel, $59,000 for equipment, $12,000 for office space, and $3,000 for training and travel. Requesting Member: Representative Jo Ann Emerson Bill Number: Fiscal Year 2010 Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations Bill. Account: COPS-Meth Requesting Entity: Southeast Missouri Drug Task Force Address of Requesting Entity: P.O. Box 1763, Sikeston, Missouri 63801 Description of Request: Provide an earmark of $200,000 to supplement and support operations of the Southeast Missouri Drug Task Force (SEMO DTF). SEMO DTF is a multijurisdictional drug task force unit that serves a 10-county area of Southeast Missouri. The unit conducts both covert and overt investigations into the possession, manufacture, and distribution of controlled substances. The funds will be spent as follows: $32,000 for personnel, $89,000 for overtime compensation, $66,000 for equipment, $4,500 for telecommunication services, $6,000 for supplies, and $2,500 for personnel expenses. Requesting Member: Representative Jo Ann Emerson Bill: Fiscal Year 2010 Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations Bill Account: COPS-Meth Requesting Entity: Mineral Area Drug Task Force/City of Leadington, Missouri Address of Requesting Entity: P.O. Box 349, Farmington, MO 63640 Description of Request: Provide an earmark of $200,000 to assist with funding Mineral Area Drug Task Force's enforcement efforts in locating, dismantling, and reducing the number of methamphetamine laboratories within the area of their operation. Approximately $124,000 is for the purchase of equipment to assist officers in their investigations, $36,000 is for overtime for officers assigned to methamphetamine investigations, $16,000 is for office and field supplies to assist officers in the preparation of reports and to provide supplies to facilitate the processing of clandestine labs, and $24,000 is for travel and training to equip officers with the knowledge to efficiently perform their duties. Requesting Member: Representative Jo Ann Emerson Bill: Fiscal Year 2010 Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations Bill Account: COPS-Meth Requesting Entity: Howell County, Missouri Address of Requesting Entity: 1106 Missouri Avenue, West Plains, Missouri 65775 Description of Request: Provide an earmark of $250,000 for the South Central Drug Task Force to enhance drug enforcement in project area. South Central Drug Task Force is a multijurisdictional drug enforcement task force, and an existing HIDTA initiative within Midwest HIDTA, comprised of federal, state, and local law enforcement officers including nine Sheriffs Departments, Municipal Police Departments, Missouri State Highway Patrol, United States Forest Service, and United States Park Service. Approximately $50,000 in overtime funding for existing narcotics officers; $122,500 for technical surveillance and reporting equipment; $65,000 for civilian personnel/Intel analyst; and $12,500 for consumable supplies. Requesting Member: Representative Jo Ann Emerson Bill: Fiscal Year 2010 Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations Bill Account: COPS-Law Enforcement Technology Requesting Entity: St. Francois County, Missouri Address of Requesting Entity: 102 Industrial Drive, Park Hills, MO 63601 Description of Request: Provide an earmark for the Southeast Missouri Law Enforcement District for $697,000 project for the following counties of the 8th Congressional District to acquire and greatly benefit from availability of a Law Enforcement Visual Tool: Iron, Washington, and Bollinger. Federal, state, and local agencies will have a common tool to jointly manage emergencies. The project enhances public safety, officer safety, by placing sophisticated geospatial intelligence information in the hands of emergency responders. The funding would be used as follows: $12,000 for project administration, $675,000 for image libraries, and $10,000 for equipment. Requesting Member: Representative Jo Ann Emerson Bill: Fiscal Year 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill Account: State and Local Programs Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Howell County Emergency Preparedness Address of Requesting Entity: 3 Courthouse, West Plains, Missouri 65775 Description of Request: Provide an earmark for $250,000 for an Emergency Operations Center in West Plains, Missouri. The Emergency Operations Center will serve the residents of Howell County and surrounding counties in the region in case of any natural or man-made hazards. The funding is budgeted at approximately $7,275 for administrative and legal expenses; $81,000 for land, structures, right- of-ways, appraisals, etc.; $2,925 for project inspection and architectural and engineering fees; $153,175 for equipment, construction and miscellaneous items; $5,625 for contingencies.

Mrs. EMERSON

Mrs. EMERSON. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that my name be removed as a cosponsor from H.R. 2072.

Mrs. EMERSON

Mrs. EMERSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend and thank my Chief of Staff, Lloyd Smith, for 28 years of service to the Emerson family and to the Eighth Congressional District. Since 1981, Lloyd has served the people of Southern Missouri and the institution of Congress. In the political landscape of our state, he is a fixture. His name is inseparable from the term of service first of my late husband Bill Emerson in Congress from 1981 to 1996 and then, from 1996 until now. Lloyd has left the ranks of my staff from time to time in order to give others the benefit of his policy experience and political know- how. Those lucky to enlist him have never been the worse for it. To my staff, Lloyd is their leader. He inspires them, rallies them, guides them and motivates them. He brings out the best in them, and though he shares in all of their successes he freely gives them all of the credit. Though he is important to many people for many reasons, to me Lloyd is also a great and dear friend. I have long valued Lloyd's strategic mind, his intellect and his insight--which truly drive our congressional office. Lloyd thinks in terms of big ideas, but he never neglects the details. This combination of brave creativity and studious diligence is rare, and the easy smile and gentle charm of this man from East Prairie, Missouri, belies the depth of his dedication to the office. And in thanking Lloyd for his years of service, I must also express my deepest gratitude to his wonderful wife, Marlys, and his three amazing children, Trista, Sam and Tiffany. They have made sacrifices, too, so their husband and father could work the long, stressful hours this job demands. They also share the credit for Lloyd's ability to stay positive and optimistic, week after week, year after year, decade after decade. As he moves on to new challenges, I wish Lloyd the very best of luck. I cannot quantify the immense debt owed to him by Missouri's Eighth Congressional District, by this nation, and by me for his faithful service. I commend him to the U.S. House of Representatives today, and I thank him for his friendship always.

Mrs. EMERSON

Mrs. EMERSON. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the House Republican standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following information in regards to H.R. 1105, the Consolidated Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2009. Requesting Member: Rep. Jo Ann Emerson Bill Number: H.R. 1105 Account: COPS-Meth Requesting Entity: Southeast Missouri Drug Task Force Address of Requesting Entity: P.O. Box 1763, Sikeston, Missouri 63801 Description of Request: Provide an earmark of $165,000 to supplement and support operations of the Southeast Missouri Drug Task Force (SEMO DTF). SEMO DTF is a multi-jurisdictional drug task force unit that serves a 10 county area of Southeast Missouri. The unit conducts both cover and overt investigations into the possession, manufacture, and distribution of controlled substances. The funds will be spent as follows: $28,000 for personnel, $68,000 for overtime compensation, $60,000 for equipment, $2,500 for telecommunication services, $5,000 for supplies, and $1,500 for personnel expenses.

Mrs. EMERSON

Mrs. EMERSON. Mayor Fenty and Chancellor Rhee are to be commended for their heroic reform efforts. However, the D.C. public school system is still the only place in the country where I, personally, support school vouchers. D.C. is still struggling to improve student achievement and to address school violence. Now isn't the time to limit academic choice for D.C.'s poorest families. I look forward to working with Chairman Serrano during the coming year to ensure that the families in the District of Columbia have the academic opportunities they need.

Mrs. EMERSON

Mrs. EMERSON. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the House Republican standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following information in regards to H.R. 1105, the Consolidated Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2009. Project Name: Bois Brule Drainage and Levee District, MO Bill Number: H.R. 1105 Account: Construction Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Bois Brule Levee and Drainage District of Perry County, MO Address of Requesting Entity: P.O. Box 347, Perryville, MO 63775 Description of Request: Provide an earmark of $2,130,000 to continue work on a flood damage reduction and deficiency correction project conducted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Approximately $160,000 is for construction management and engineering for contracts awarding in FY2008; $1,970,000 to award a contract for the Missouri Chute pump station. This request is consistent with the intended and authorized purpose of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Construction General account. Project Name: Cape Girardeau, Missouri Floodwall Bill Number: H.R. 1105 Account: Construction Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri Address of Requesting Entity: 401 Independence Street, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703 Description of Request: Provide an earmark of $2,575,000 to continue work on a flood damage reduction project conducted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Approximately, $1,910,000 is for pump station work; $665,000 for soil stabilization. This request is consistent with the intended and authorized purpose of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Construction General account. Project Name: Caruthersville Harbor, Missouri Bill Number: H.R. 1105 Account: Operations and Maintenance Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Pemiscot County Port Authority Address of Requesting Entity: 619 Ward Avenue, Caruthersville, MO 63830 Description of Request: Provide an earmark of $483,000 for Caruthersville Harbor for annual maintenance of the navigation channel conducted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Approximately $483,000 is for dredging the harbor to authorized levels. This request is consistent with the intended and authorized purpose of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Operations and Maintenance account. Project Name: Clearwater Lake, Missouri (Seepage Control) Bill Number: H.R. 1105 Account: Construction Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of Piedmont Address of Requesting Entity: 115 West Green Street, Piedmont, MO 63957 Description of Request: Provide an earmark of $23,924,000 for Clearwater Major Rehabilitation Project to continue work on a flood control project conducted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Approximately $1,000,000 is for continuation of seismic and hydrologic studies and the implementation of interim risk reduction measures not completed in Fiscal Year 2008. Additionally, $22,924,000 will be used to fund on-going Phase II construction. This request is consistent with the intended and authorized purpose of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Construction General account. Project Name: Clearwater Lake, Missouri Bill Number: H.R. 1105 Account: Operations and Maintenance Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of Piedmont, Missouri Address of Requesting Entity: 115 West Green Street, Piedmont, MO 63957 Description of Request: Provide an earmark of $2,622,000 for Operation and Maintenance of Clearwater Lake. This request is consistent with the intended and authorized purpose of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Operations and Maintenance account. Project Name: Little River Diversion, Dutchtown, Missouri Bill Number: H.R. 1105 Account: Section 205 Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Little River Drainage District Address of Requesting Entity: P.O. Box 159 Cape Girardeau, MO 63702 Description of Request: The Little River Diversion project will be funded at the discretion of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, through Section 205 funds. This request is consistent with the intended and authorized purpose of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Section 205 account. Project Name: Mississippi River Levees, AR, IL, KY, LA, MS, MO & TN; New Madrid Levee Closure & MO PED Activities Bill Number: H.R. 1105 Account: MRT--Construction Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Bootheel Regional Planning and Economic Development Commission Address of Requesting Entity: 105 E. North Main Street, Dexter, MO 63841 Description of Request: Provide an earmark of $3,800,000 for Mississippi River Levees (MR&T) to continue work on flood protection projects conducted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Approximately $1,800,000 is for planning, engineering and design for levee construction work in Luxora and Osceola; $500,000 for New Madrid Levee Closure and Box Culvert; $500,000 for Big Oak Tree water supply; $500,000 for mitigation and flowage easements; and $500,000 for planning, engineering and design activities. This request is consistent with the intended and authorized purpose of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mississippi River and Tributaries, Construction account. Project Name: New Madrid Harbor, Missouri Bill Number: H.R. 1105 Account: Operations and Maintenance Legal Name of Requesting Entity: New Madrid County Port Authority Address of Requesting Entity: 435 Main Street, New Madrid, MO 63869 Description of Request: Provide an earmark of $257,000 for the New Madrid County Harbor for annual maintenance of the navigation channel conducted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Approximately $40,000 is for surveying; $186,300 for dredging the harbor; and $31,000 for scour repairs on the harbor bank. This request is consistent with the intended and authorized purpose of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Operations and Maintenance account. Project Name: New Madrid Harbor (Mile 889), Missouri Bill Number: H.R. 1105 Account: Operations and Maintenance Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of New Madrid, Missouri Address of Requesting Entity: P.O. Box 96, New Madrid, MO 63869 Description of Request: Provide an earmark of $141,000 for the New Madrid Harbor Mile 889 for annual maintenance of the navigation channel conducted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Approximately, $141,000 will be used to completely dredge the harbor. This request is consistent with the intended and authorized purpose of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Operations and Maintenance account. Project Name: Southeast Missouri Port, Mississippi River, Missouri Bill Number: H.R. 1105 Account: Operations and Maintenance Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Southeast Missouri Regional Port Authority Address of Requesting Entity: 10 Bill Bess Drive, Scott City, MO 63780 Description of Request: Provide an earmark of $8,000 for the Southeast Missouri Port for annual maintenance of the navigation channel conducted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The Southeast Missouri Port will use the $8,000 for dredging at the harbor. This request is consistent with the intended and authorized purpose of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Operations and Maintenance account. Project Name: St. Francis Basin, AR & MO Bill Number: H.R. 1105 Account: MRT--Construction Legal Name of Requesting Entity: The Little River Drainage District Address of Requesting Entity: 1440 Kurre Lane, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 Description of Request: Provide an earmark of $7,856,000 for St. Francis River and Tributaries, AR & MO Maintenance. This funding will be used for land and damages, cultural resources, engineering, design, construction management and operate and maintain two pumping stations. This request is consistent with the intended and authorized purpose of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, MR&T Maintenance account. Project Name: St. John's Bayou and New Madrid Floodway, Missouri Bill Number: H.R. 1105 Account: MRT--Construction Legal Name of Requesting Entity: St. John's Levee and Drainage District of Missouri Address of Requesting Entity: P.O. Box 40, New Madrid, MO 63869 Description of Request: Provide an earmark of $200,000 for Construction in the St. Johns Bayou and New Madrid Floodway. This funding will be used for preparations necessary to re-advertise and updating plans and specifications to reflect current conditions. This request is consistent with the intended and authorized purpose of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, MR&T Construction account. Project Name: Wappapello Lake, Missouri Bill Number: H.R. 1105 Account: MRT--Operations and Maintenance Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of Poplar Bluff, Missouri Address of Requesting Entity: 101 Oak St. Poplar Bluff, Missouri 63901 Description of Request: Provide an earmark of $9,567,000 for Wappapello Lake, MO MR&T Operations and Maintenance. This funding is for routine operation and maintenance, as well as work on U.S. Highway 67. This request is consistent with the intended and authorized purpose of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, MR&T Operations and Maintenance account. Project Name: Vitis Gene Discovery Program Bill Number: H.R. 1105 Account: Cooperative State Research Education and Extension Service; RE/FA Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Missouri State University Address of Requesting Entity: 901 S. National, Springfield, MO 65897 Description of Request: Provide an earmark for $422,000 for scientific research at Missouri State University to explore the genetic resources in wild grapevines for securing the profitability and sustainability of the grape and wine industry. The project also provides an educational base for training students in a modern, interdisciplinary approach using state-of-the-art technology. The funding is budgeted $239,031 for personnel; $71,054 for materials, supplies and other direct costs; $209,971 for facilities and administration. The University is providing annual operating funds for the Mountain Grove Research Campus, as well as in-kind contributions for roughly 33 percent of the project cost. Project Name: Crop and Aquaculture Loss in Southeast Missouri Bill Number: H.R. 1105 Account: APHIS; Salaries and expenses Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Bootheel Resource Conservation and Development, Inc. Address of Requesting Entity: 18450 Ridgeview Lane, Dexter, MO 63841 Description of Request: Provide an earmark for $207,000 to fund the USDA-APHIS-Wildlife Services in Southeast Missouri. $128,340 is budgeted for salaries and benefits; $41,400 for program support; $20,700 for vehicle maintenance and fuel; $16,560 for supplies and field equipment. USDA-APHIS Wildlife Services provides direct control and technical assistance with wildlife damage issues in Southeast Missouri. The funding is consistent with the intended and authorized purpose of the USDA-APHIS-Wildlife Services. Local municipalities, colleges and universities and commodity groups along with other government funding have contributed $73,100 to this effort. Project Name: Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellowship Program and the Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellowship Program Bill Number: H.R. 1105 Account: General Provision Legal Name of Requesting Entity: The Congressional Hunger Center Address of Requesting Entity: 400 North Capitol Street, NW Suite G100, Washington, D.C. 20001 Description of Request: Provide an earmark of $2,347,000 to fund the Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellowship Program and the Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellowship Program. The Emerson/Leland Fellowships are a leadership development program for individuals interested in assisting vulnerable children, low income families and populations to overcome the challenges presented by hunger and poverty in 16 countries on 4 continents. The 20 Bill Emerson Fellows have 6 month field placements in 10 U.S. States and 5 month policy placements in Washington, DC. Emerson Fellows work with faith-based groups, anti- hunger organizations, food banks and community food security organizations on Food Stamp outreach projects, increasing the use of farmers' markets, and making school breakfast and summer meal programs available to those in need. Leland Fellows work on humanitarian relief, food and nutrition projects with CARE, Catholic Relief Services, Mercy Corp. and the World Food Program. For the year ending September 30, 2008 the Congressional Hunger Center's expenditures in administering the Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellowships included: Salaries $743,438; Benefits $95,965; Postage and printing $16,669; Travel and meetings $122,483; Professional services $70,887; Telephone $6,288; Supplies and office expenses $100,107; Program costs $173,601; Allocation of General and Administration Expenses $187,677; Total program/support expenses $1,517,115. For the year ending September 30, 2008 the Congressional Hunger Center's expenditures in administering the Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellowships included Salaries $732,089; Benefits $85,484; Postage and printing $11,222; Travel and meetings $117,415; Professional services $70,887; Telephone $5,649; Supplies and office expenses $98,072; Program costs $164,045; Allocation of General and Administration expenses $181,384; Total program/support expenses $1,466,247. The expenditures for Fiscal Year 2009 are anticipated to be similar. Project Name: Agriculture in the Classroom Bill Number: H.R. 1105 Account: Cooperative State Research Education and Extension Service Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Missouri Farm Bureau Address of Requesting Entity: 701 South Country Club Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65102 Description of Request: Provide an earmark for $553,000 for the Agriculture in the Classroom Project (AITC). AITC served nearly 5 million students and 120,000 educators through workshops, conferences, field trips, farm tours, in-service and pre-service training and other educational activities. AITC programs include working with the state AITC programs to leverage $13 million in program support and enhance the efforts of program nationwide. $44,147 is budgeted for administrative costs; $173,315 for salaries; $120,000 for technology; $115,000 for infrastructure; $65,538 for instructional innovative grants and projects; $35,000 for national events. Project Name: Soybean Cyst Nematode, MO Bill Number: H.R. 1105 Account: Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES); SRG Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Curators of the University of Missouri Address of Requesting Entity: 316 University Hall, Columbia, MO 65211 Description of Request: Provide an earmark of $556,000 for soybean cyst nematode (SCN) research at the University of Missouri. Approximately $455,000 is for salary, wages and fringe benefits for one post-doctoral associate, six research associates, and six hourly technicians; $12,000 is for travel from offices to field research plots and meetings to present research results to other researchers; $70,000 is for supplies to maintain field research plots and to conduct laboratory analysis; $4,000 is for publication of research results in refereed scientific journals; and $15,000 is for winter nursery plots. The soybean cyst nematode has been and remains the most serious pest of soybeans in the U.S.; it suppressed U.S. soybean production by 171.9 million bushels in 2008. The requested funds will enable the University of Missouri SCN research team to continue their path-breaking research and development of SCN-resistant soybean varieties. This team has attained national prominence for their SCN research, and the results of their research impact soybean production in all states where soybeans are grown. Project Name: Beef Technology Transfer Bill Number: H.R. 1105 Account: Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES); SRG Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Curators of the University of Missouri Address of Requesting Entity: 316 University Hall, Columbia, MO 65211 Description of Request: Provide an earmark of $243,000 to continue research studying the effects of selection for metabolic efficiency in beef cattle on forage intake, nutrient requirements and progeny productivity being conducted at the University of Missouri Southwest Center. Approximately $37,000 is for laboratory supplies needed to conduct the research, $36,000 is for facilities use charges and feed needed for progeny testing, $40,000 is for pasture renovation, $20,000 is for cowherd maintenance costs and feed, $7,000 is for travel, and $103,000 is for salary and fringe benefits charges. This research is to continue the project studying methods to improve feed efficiency and reduce waste excretion and gaseous emissions by beef cattle by the University of Missouri. Project Name: Center for Agroforestry, Booneville, Arkansas Bill Number: H.R. 1105 Account: Agricultural Research Service; Salaries and expenses Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Curators of the University of Missouri Address of Requesting Entity: 316 University Hall, Columbia, MO 65211 Description of Request: For the Center for Agroforestry, Booneville, AR (ARS)--[University of Missouri (MU) Center for Agroforestry, Columbia, MO, and Dale Bumpers Small Farm Research Center (DBSFRC), Booneville, AR], to provide an earmark of $660,000 to support research on viable alternative production and protection options to help revitalize the economic and environmental health of rural farms and communities in Missouri and surrounding states. Approximately, $438,882 [or 66%] is for salary and fringe to support professional track faculty, research associates, field research specialists, graduate and undergraduate students; $201,981 [or 31%] for materials and supplies in support of laboratory and field-based research on campus and at five MU farms and centers; $19,137 [or 3%] for travel. This is year 4 of a 5 year project to continue groundbreaking MU Center for Agroforestry lead research to develop novel, science-based, market-driven alternatives for the family farm in collaboration with DBSFRC in Booneville, AR. Project Name: Endophyte Research, Booneville, AR Bill Number: H.R. 1105 Account: Agricultural Research Services; Salaries and Expenses Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Curators of the University of Missouri Address of Requesting Entity: 316 University Hall, Columbia, MO 65211 Description of Request: For Endophyte Research, Boonville, AR (Fescue Toxicosis), to provide $287,550 for the University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources portion of the ARS Cooperative agreement that include the University of Arkansas and Oregon State University to develop effective management techniques for reduction of challenges associated with fescue toxicosis. Approximately $165,785 will be used for salary and fringe benefits; $102,496 for supplies such as animals, fescue seed, and analytical material; $15,269 for travel to scientific meetings to present the results of these studies; and $4,000 for publication of the results of these studies. These funds are only for the University of Missouri and allow researchers at these 3 institutions to collaborate with ARS scientists to develop both plant and animal alternatives to ameliorate the annual impact on animals that have consumed tall fescue infected with a common endophytic fungus. The University of Missouri will provide a minimum of 50/50 cost share. Project Name: Food and Agriculture Policy Research Institute, IA, MO, WI, NV Bill Number: H.R. 1105 Account: Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES); SRG Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Curators of the University of Missouri Address of Requesting Entity: 316 University Hall, Columbia, MO 65211 Description of Request: Provide an earmark of $1,139,000 for the Food and Agriculture Policy Research Institute to provide objective, quantitative economic analysis of agricultural policy alternatives. Approximately $188,000 or 17% is to continue a cooperative agreement with the University of Wisconsin relating to dairy policy; $140,000 or 12% is to conduct analysis of rangeland, cattle and hay with the University of Nevada--Reno; $811,000 or 71% is to be divided between the University of Missouri and Iowa State University to provide a ten- year baseline and policy analysis for U.S. and world agriculture. Project Name: Mid-West/Mid-South Irrigation, Columbia, MO Bill Number: H.R. 1105 Account: Agricultural Research Service; Salaries and Expenses Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Curators of the University of Missouri Address of Requesting Entity: 316 University Hall, Columbia, MO 65211 Description of Request: Provide an earmark of $645,000 to conduct research on irrigation in the Midwest/Mid-South (Mw/MS), the region experiencing the highest increase in irrigated acreage in the USA. Irrigation research had traditionally been done in dry parts of the country. However, results from these arid studies from areas where it is continuously dry are not always appropriate to the Mw/MS conditions, which can experience droughty periods followed by heavy rains, has hard pan soils, and disease pressure from high humidity. Since the Mw/MS is a historically underserved area in regards irrigation research, its farmers were not as able to grow irrigated crops as profitably as they could. It is imperative that research be conducted to answer the question of how best to irrigate in a semi-humid area. Research is being done on crop response to water logging, on scheduling irrigation using sensors, on row configurations, on conserving energy, on managing field variability, and growing rice more profitably. The project is a cooperative effort between USDA/ARS and the University of Missouri. Approximately, 80% is for salary and benefits, 12% for supplies, 7% for domestic travel, and 1% for soil and plant tissue testing. The data gathered from these studies have already made a difference in the financial situation of area farmers. Approximately 20% of the irrigators are using scientific irrigation scheduling, which is a much higher rate then most other regions of the USA. This has led to increases in yield that are worth about $13,000,000 annually. The trend line of the regional averaged yield for irrigated crops is increasing at a higher rate than is the trend line for dryland yields. This is an excellent indication that irrigators are becoming more proficient, due in large part to the Midwest/Mid-South Irrigation Project. Project Name: Rice Agronomy, MO Bill Number: H.R. 1105 Account: Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES); SRG Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Curators of the University of Missouri Address of Requesting Entity: 316 University Hall, Columbia, MO 65211 Description of Request: For Rice Agronomy, MO (CSREES), provide an earmark of $174,000 to complete a rice agronomy project being conducted at the Delta Research Center. Approximately, $139,200 [or 80%] is for salaries and $34,800 [or 20%] is for supplies. The specific objective of the MU Rice Project is to develop production practices adapted to the Upper Mississippi Delta to maximize yield while protecting the environment. The project is being administered through the Delta Center by University of Missouri--Extension. Project Name: Rural Policies Institute, IA, MO, NE Bill Number: H.R. 1105 Account: Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES) Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Curators of the University of Missouri Address of Requesting Entity: 316 University Hall, Columbia, MO 65211 Description of Request: For Rural Policy Research Institute (RUPRI), University of Missouri, to provide an earmark of $835,000 to support the ongoing activities of the Rural Policy Research Institute (RUPRI). Of the $835,000, $773,060 is for salaries and fringe and $61,940 is for operating costs. Of the $773,060 for salaries and fringe, $379,159 (49%) is for national policy programs, including the Washington DC staff; $212,834 (28%) is for the core staff in Columbia, MO; and $181,067 (23%) is to support rural entrepreneurship, human services, and analytical programs. The approval of the earmark will unlock a further $298,000 in commitments from Federal, foundation, and university sources. Project Name: Regionalized Implications of Farm Programs, MO, TX Bill Number: H.R. 1105 Account: Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES); SRG Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Curators of the University of Missouri Address of Requesting Entity: 316 University Hall, Columbia, MO 65211 Description of Request: Provide an earmark of $595,000 for the Food and Agriculture Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) and the Agricultural and Food Policy Center (AFPC) for Regionalized Implications of Farm Programs to provide Congress with information regarding farm financial risk and farm structure and the impacts of alternative agricultural policies on these factors. Approximately $244,000 or 41% is for FAPRI at the University of Missouri to provide stochastic and deterministic baseline and policy scenarios and $351,000 or 59% is for AFPC at Texas A&M University to provide representative farm analysis.