Kyrsten Sinema

Ms. SINEMA

Ms. SINEMA. Mr. Speaker, I thank Chairman Hensarling and Congressman Fitzpatrick for working with me on this narrow, targeted exemption to provide commonsense, regulatory relief for companies on the cutting edge of scientific and medical research. I have heard from companies throughout my district that burdensome and unnecessary regulations continue to stifle their ability to grow and succeed. The Fostering Innovation Act allows certain emerging growth companies, including some biopharmaceutical companies, to spend valuable resources on product research and development instead of costly and unnecessary external audits. Currently, EGCs are exempt from certain regulatory requirements for 5 years after their initial public offering. One of the requirements that EGCs are exempt from is Sarbanes-Oxley section 404(b), which requires public companies to obtain an external audit on the effectiveness of their internal controls for financial reporting. This reporting requirement is costly and unnecessary because management is still required to assess internal controls, and these EGCs, by definition, have very limited public exposure. H.R. 4139 is a very narrow fix that temporarily extends the Sarbanes- Oxley section 404(b) exemption for an additional 5 years for a small subset of EGCs with an annual average revenue of less than $50 million and less than $700 million in public float. This will enable these EGCs to use valuable resources to remain competitive, stable, and, ultimately, successful. In the biopharma market, making it easier and less costly means greater competition and results in potentially lower drug prices for consumers. Further, nothing in this bill prohibits an external audit if a company or a majority of its shareholders determine an audit is beneficial I urge my colleagues to join us in helping to ensure that costly regulations don't stand in the way of success for biopharmaceutical and other companies on the cutting edge of scientific and medical research.

Ms. SINEMA

Ms. SINEMA. Mr. Chair, I join my colleagues in opposition to this amendment. Like members on both sides of this debate, I strongly support strengthening our domestic industrial base. I also support efficiently using taxpayer dollars to ensure our military has the best systems and equipment. While well intentioned, this amendment is overly broad and could have serious unintended consequences for taxpayers, for our military, and for our foreign policy. My colleagues have discussed the cost and technical issues. I share these concerns about negatively disrupting the AMRAAM and potentially other tactical missile programs. We should also consider the consequences this amendment may have for our ability to engage in cost sharing with our international allies and partners. Cost sharing on a variety of platforms can drive competition, improve technologies available to our military, and lower costs for taxpayers. It also strengthens the partnerships we leverage to provide stability and security for the United States. It is my understanding that a reasonable path forward exists to ensure we can build our domestic manufacturing base for solid rocket motors. I encourage my colleagues to oppose this amendment so that we can advance a targeted solution to address the specific programmatic concerns of the sponsor, without imposing an overbroad mandate that disrupts all tactical missile programs. Again, thank you Congresswoman McSally and Ranking Member Smith.

Ms. SINEMA

Ms. SINEMA. I thank Chairman Thornberry and Mr. Moulton for supporting the Young-Sinema amendment. I thank Congressman Young for working with me and others in offering this bipartisan amendment to protect members of the Armed Forces and their families from identity theft. My home State of Arizona is one of the top 10 States that is affected by identity theft. Military families are among those most targeted and most at risk for these crimes. Our amendment improves the Department of Defense's efforts to protect military families' financial information from identity theft. I am committed to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to combat identity theft and financial fraud. Again, I thank my friend, Congressman Young, for working with me on this important, commonsense amendment.

Ms. SINEMA

Ms. SINEMA. Mr. Speaker, I thank Ranking Member Maxine Waters for granting me time. I thank Mr. Chabot and Mr. Hurt and others for working with me on this bipartisan bill to help entrepreneurs and startup companies create jobs and grow our economy. Mr. Speaker, American startup businesses are growing both in number and diversity. Entrepreneurs are finding new and better ways to bring together talent, innovation, and investment capital in an increasingly competitive small-business environment. The HALOS Act clarifies SEC regulations to ensure small businesses may participate in educational demo days without the burden of having to verify that attendees are accredited investors. These events provide invaluable opportunities for entrepreneurs to meet and exchange ideas with students, professors, business professionals, and potential future investors. The HALOS Act creates a clear path for startups to participate in demo days that are sponsored by a government entity, a nonprofit organization, an angel investor group, a venture association, or other entity that is permitted by the SEC. Specifically, this act clarifies the definition of ``general solicitation'' to exempt communications and presentations at these events where advertising does not make specific investment offerings and where no specific securities offering information is communicated at the event. This permits startups to connect with business experts, potential future investors, and other entrepreneurs while maintaining existing accredited investor verification requirements and exceptions already under Regulation D for the actual purchase or sale of securities. It does not in any way permit the sale of securities to unaccredited investors at demo days. Companies such as Amazon, Costco, Facebook, Google, and Starbucks were all initially funded by angel investors. As we work to make America more competitive in the new global economy, we need to encourage the growth of innovative startups and job-creating small businesses. Again I thank my cosponsors and the chairman for working with us on this commonsense, bipartisan bill. I am committed to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to ensure that Arizona startups have the support that they need to grow their businesses and create jobs.

Ms. SINEMA

Ms. SINEMA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Bruce Merrill. Bruce was a prominent Arizona political scientist and pollster who taught and conducted research at Arizona State University for the past forty years. Bruce was an Arizona native who taught political science and conducted regular opinion surveys of Arizona voters and provided political commentary to news outlets. No elected official in Arizona was elected to office without the knowledge of Merrill's research. He was a factual, objective voice focused on finding out what Arizonan's wanted from their leaders. His perspective and deep knowledge of the Arizona electorate will be deeply missed. Bruce was also a U.S. Navy veteran who served as a liaison officer to members of Congress and other political leaders. He studied political research at Brigham Young University and joined the faculty at ASU in 1970. He retired from the university in 1998 as a professor emeritus and served as a fellow for the Morrison Institute, a research center focused on public policy in Arizona. Bruce is survived by his wife, Janis, daughter Kathryn Sorensen, son Christopher and his wife's children, Laura Sonius, Brian Sandler and Heather Lautt and a host of grandchildren. Please join me in honoring his memory.

Ms. SINEMA

Ms. SINEMA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Hope Weng, a young student from my district who is one of two students to receive national recognition for exemplary volunteer service in her community. Ms. Weng of Tempe has just been named the 2016 Middle Level State Honoree by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program, an annual honor conferred on the most impressive student volunteers in each state and the District of Columbia. Ms. Weng, an eighth-grade student at Tempe Preparatory Academy, delivered 100 care packages containing cookies, thank-you cards and self-penned essays to residents of a veterans home to honor their service. After writing an essay about veterans and having met with a veteran at a local VFW post, Ms. Weng was inspired to initiate a project that would honor and show appreciation to our veterans. Ms. Weng achieved her goal by creating a budget and then raising the funds through the sale of Girl Scout cookies, hosting a garage sale, winning a writing contest, saving her Chinese New Year gift money and soliciting donations. She engaged the community by having individuals write messages of gratitude in her thank-you cards. Thanks to Ms. Weng's dedication to service, 100 Arizona veterans received thoughtful care packages. Members, please join me in congratulating Ms. Weng for being named one of the top honorees in Arizona by The 2016 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program. Ms. Weng, congratulations on all of your accomplishments and thank you for recognizing and honoring our veterans.

Ms. SINEMA

Ms. SINEMA. Mr. Chair, during rollcall vote No. 118 on H.R. 3797, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Ms. SINEMA

Ms. SINEMA. Mr. Speaker, I thank Congressman Zeldin for organizing this Special Order hour and for bringing attention to this important issue. An estimated 22 American veterans die by suicide every day. These men and women are our neighbors and our friends, our sons and our daughters, our mothers and our fathers. Veteran suicide is too important an issue to be overshadowed by bipartisan politics. It is why we have come together tonight to show our commitment to veterans who have given so much to keep America safe. We must do more--Congress, the VA, the American public--to end the epidemic of veteran suicide and to ensure veterans and their families have access to the best possible mental health care. This is a responsibility we all share. That is why I support Congressman Zeldin's legislation, the PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Veterans Peer Support program, to expand access to peer-to-peer counseling for veterans. A battle buddy can open the door to the care and support a veteran needs, and we must support efforts to expand the availability and accessibility of mental health care. No one who returns home from serving our country should ever feel like he or she has nowhere to turn. I have often shared this story of a young veteran in my district, Sergeant Daniel Somers. Sergeant Somers was an Army veteran with two tours in Iraq. Diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder, Sergeant Somers ultimately took his own life after struggling with the VA bureaucracy and not getting the help he needed in time. Together with the Somers family, we have worked to develop legislation to ensure that all veterans, including those with classified experiences, get immediate access to mental health services in the appropriate care setting. The Daniel Somers Act was combined with Congresswoman Julia Brownley's Female Veteran Suicide Prevention Act and passed unanimously by the House of Representatives. Senator Jon Tester introduced companion legislation in the Senate, and we continue to work to get this bill signed into law. I pledge to continue working with my colleagues to ensure that no veteran feels trapped like Sergeant Somers did and that all of our veterans have access to appropriate mental health care. Mr. Speaker, I thank Congressman Zeldin for his work on behalf of our veterans and for hosting this bipartisan Special Order on veterans mental health care.

Ms. SINEMA

Ms. SINEMA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the retirement of an Arizona political legend, a recognized business leader, an advocate for worker's rights and a dedicated husband and father. Richard ``Rick'' DeGraw has been a fixture in Arizona public service for three decades, working for Governor Bruce Babbitt, the Arizona Legislature and the Maricopa County Community College District. Mr. DeGraw is now retiring after serving as the Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer at CopperPoint Mutual Insurance Company, Arizona's largest provider of worker's compensation insurance. Mr. DeGraw came to CopperPoint in 2006 to create and oversee the Communications and Public Affairs Division. In this role he oversaw the successful rebranding of the company and was responsible for the Legal Division, Human Resources, Facilities, Real Estate Operations, Security, Public Affairs, Legislative Affairs, Community Development, Corporate Outreach and Executive Administration and Support. In addition to his more than full-time job, Mr. DeGraw spearheaded the effort to build a memorial honoring the 119 fallen firefighters and paramedics who have died in the line of duty in Arizona. Mr. DeGraw has long been an advocate and friend to the Professional Fire Fighters of Arizona, even earning their coveted award of Honorary Fire Fighter many years ago, one of only ten individuals in the State of Arizona to earn the title. Mr. DeGraw has been an advisor and a mentor for generations of Arizona elected officials and their staff on both sides of the aisle. He has worked on over 100 political campaigns and is credited with helping create true political change in Phoenix and across Arizona. Mr. DeGraw is also a social worker and served as a pastor and a Chaplain in his youth. I can personally attest to Rick's political genius, calming warmth, and dedication to public service. I am proud to call him my friend and I know he will continue to bring positive change to our community for many years to come.

Ms. SINEMA

Ms. SINEMA. Mr. Speaker, during Roll Call vote number 50 on Feb. 2, 2016, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted NO.

Ms. SINEMA

Ms. SINEMA. Mr. Chairman, I thank Chairman Hensarling for including legislation to review outdated and unnecessary regulation in this important bill. And thank you to Congressman Hurt for working across the aisle with me to advance this commonsense measure. Business owners in Arizona regularly tell me that our inefficient and often confusing regulatory environment hurts their ability to grow and hire. This commonsense legislation requires the SEC to improve and repeal outdated regulations, holding them accountable, and providing certainty for businesses and consumers in Arizona. This bill requires the SEC to within 5 years of enactment and then once every 10 years thereafter review all significant SEC rules and determine by Commission vote whether they are outmoded, ineffective, insufficient, excessively burdensome or are no longer in the public interest or consistent with the SEC's mission to protect investors, facilitate capital formation, and maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets. The Commission would then be required to provide notice and solicit public comment on whether such rules should be amended or repealed and then amend or repeal any such rule by vote in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act. Finally, the Commission would report to Congress within 45 days after any final vote, including any suggestions for legislative changes. The bill would require the SEC to only review major or significant rules. It would not allow mandatory rulemakings to be repealed unilaterally by the SEC. Should the SEC determine that legislation is necessary to amend or repeal a regulation, the bill requires the Commission to include in their report to Congress recommendations for such legislation. Finally, the bill would prevent additional litigation by clarifying that the initial SEC vote would not be subject to judicial review. I believe that reviewing significant rules at the SEC, as directed by the administration's executive order, is a worthwhile use of SEC resources. I hope Members join me in supporting this bipartisan legislation. Thank you, Chairman Hensarling and Congressman Hurt, for advancing this important legislation.

Ms. SINEMA

Ms. SINEMA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember Don W. Strauch Jr. (Mayor Strauch), Mayor of Mesa, AZ from 1980-1984, Mesa City Council Member from 1972-1978 and Arizona State Representative from 1987-1988. In 2003, Mayor Strauch was inducted into the Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame for his service in the U.S. Army during World War II, his work with the American Legion, VFW, and his contributions as a civic leader. Mayor Strauch was instrumental in creating the Mesa that we know today. He launched the Mesa Sister Cities program and championed the proposed Mesa Arts Center; he broke down walls of discrimination and advanced civil rights throughout Mesa and Arizona. His negotiations with McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) convinced the company to locate in Mesa. Mesa Fire and Medical is a model of efficiency and innovation today because of the groundwork that Mayor Strauch did during his time as mayor. He saw Mesa libraries as a vital community asset and worked to improve them. Mayor Strauch's optimism, pragmatism and sincere belief in the greatness of Mesa and its citizens were always at the center of his work. He had the strength to put partisan issues aside and work with a diverse group of community partners during an important time in Mesa's growth. His humility and pragmatism are leadership examples that we can all learn from in our work as Members of Congress. Mayor Strauch died on January 11, 2016 after complications from a fall. He leaves behind his beloved wife Chris, his partner in all things for over 66 years, his daughter Christy and a large and loving family. Members, please join me in extending condolences to Mayor Strauch's family and the City of Mesa on the inconsolable loss of this extraordinary man. Mayor Strauch will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by everyone whose life was made better because of his selfless contributions.

Ms. SINEMA

Ms. SINEMA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember Dr. Mary Jo Franco French, M.D., (Mary Jo), who passed away on December 31, 2015. A native Phoenician, Mary Jo was a revered leader in the Latino community, whose imprint on the city touched a countless number of people. She was the daughter of the Mexican Consul to Arizona, attended Xavier College Prep, ASU and medical school in Mexico City. From 1970-1980, Mary Jo was the editor of El Sol, the first Phoenix Spanish newspaper, which her parents launched in the 1930's. Mary Jo served on the Board of Directors of Alma de la Gente, the El Mirage Diabetes Coalition, Vesta Club, and Friends of Mexican Art. As the Executive Director of Hispanic Health Coalition, Mary Jo addressed critical health issues confronting the Valley's Latino families. In 1981, President Ronald Reagan appointed Mary Jo to the Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services (DACOWITS). As an Honorary General, Mary Jo met with service women throughout the world, discussing the challenges faced by our enlisted women. Mary Jo chaired the Veterans Day Parade and the Grand Army Ball; in 1988 she received the George Washington Award for distinguished civil service. For her years of leadership, Valle del Sol honored Mary Jo with the Profiles of Success Award in 1994. She was a principal strategist behind Pope John Paul II's visit to Phoenix in 1987. Above all else, Mary Jo was Alfred's wife for over 43 years, she was mother to Laura and Alfred Jr. and grandmother to Maya and Aran. Members, please join me in extending condolences to the Franco French family, as they mourn the loss of Mary Jo, an iconic woman, trailblazer and role model and who will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by all whose lives were made better because of her.

Ms. SINEMA

Ms. SINEMA. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. 687--Yes, rollcall No. 688-- No, rollcall No. 689--Yes. I was unavoidably detained.

Ms. SINEMA

Ms. SINEMA. Mr. Speaker, I thank Chairwoman Miller for introducing this legislation to address the serious security gaps in the Visa Waiver Program, and I thank Congresswoman Lofgren for putting our country's security over partisanship to advance this commonsense measure. I am a cosponsor of this legislation because it makes sensible, bipartisan changes to address the security gaps in the Visa Waiver Program and prevent Islamic State and other terrorist networks from using the program to gain access to the United States. The Islamic State is one of the world's most violent and dangerous terrorist groups. To keep our country safe, we must be one step ahead of them, preventing them from entering the United States and stopping their efforts. The Visa Waiver Program allows travelers from approved countries to visit the United States for up to 90 days without a visa. This program is an important tool that grows our economy and supports ease of travel for American citizens. The reasonable changes included in this bill strengthen the Visa Waiver Program. This bill requires partner nations to issue electronic passports, strengthening the screening process of program participants. It also addresses the concerns raised by my bill, H.R. 4122, introduced with Congressman Matt Salmon, to suspend the Visa Waiver Program for individuals who have traveled in the last 5 years to Syria and Iraq, to countries that are state sponsors of terrorism, or to countries with active terrorist networks. I thank Chairman Miller for including this important provision. I thank Congresswomen Miller and Lofgren for advancing this important legislation.

Ms. SINEMA

Ms. SINEMA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Roc Arnett, (Roc) President of the East Valley Partnership, a coalition of business and community leaders dedicated to the sustainable development of the East Valley of the Greater Phoenix Area--one of the fastest growing areas in our great nation. For the past 11 years, Roc has been the anchor and backbone of this important organization and at the end of 2015, Roc retires from his official role as President and CEO of the East Valley Partnership. Roc is a visionary leader, whose belief in the potential of the East Valley has helped shape the vibrant business and residential communities that now flourish in the area. Roc is a native Arizonan who has lived and worked in the East Valley for his entire life. His love for the area and belief in the unique character of each community within the East Valley has been the motivation behind his work. Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe, Ahwautkee, Apache Junction, Queen Creek, San Tan Valley, Guadalupe and Scottsdale are all part of the East Valley; each has its own distinct character and all have benefited from the ingenuity and vision of the East Valley Partnership, under the leadership of Roc Arnett. It has been my honor to work with Roc for several years. His generosity, his infectious enthusiasm, tenacity and genuine belief in the good in people inspire everyone he touches. He is a master of negotiation and has built enduring business and community partnerships throughout the years. Members, please join me in thanking Roc Arnett for his many years of service to the diverse communities of the East Valley, as President and CEO of the East Valley Partnership. His many contributions have helped to create the East Valley of today and have laid the groundwork for the East Valley of tomorrow.

Ms. SINEMA

Ms. SINEMA. Mr. Speaker, we come together to honor the victims of the horrific terrorist attacks in Paris and to condemn these barbaric acts. These attacks claimed the lives of 129 innocent people and wounded more than 350 others. Our hearts ache for the victims and their families. Today, our resolve to punish the perpetrators and destroy the Islamic State and other terrorists is only stronger. We stand in solidarity with the French people. Together we will defeat terrorism around the world and here in the U.S. The Islamic State is one of the world's most violent and dangerous terrorist groups. To keep our country safe, we must be one step ahead of them, cutting off their funding and stopping their efforts. As a member of the Task Force to Investigate Terrorism Financing, I offered an amendment, accepted as part of the National Defense Authorization Act, to direct the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State and the Secretary of the Treasury, to shut down ISIL's oil revenues and report on resources needed for these efforts. I also included language in the Intelligence Authorization Act directing the Intelligence Community to dedicate the necessary resources to defeat the Islamic State's revenue mechanisms. The attacks in Paris underscore the urgency with which we must pursue the defeat of ISIL. These murders foment violence, destabilize the Middle East, and present a clear threat to the United States and our allies. I will continue to work with my colleagues on both sides to destroy ISIL and strengthen the safety and security of Arizona families. We stand with the people of France. We stand with all decent peoples around the world who respect and cherish life.

Ms. SINEMA

Ms. SINEMA. Mr. Speaker, I thank Congresswoman Moore and Chairman Hensarling for their bipartisan support of this bill. I also thank Congressman Robert Hurt for being the lead Republican sponsor of this bipartisan legislation. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of our bill, H.R. 3032, the Securities and Exchange Commission Reporting Modernization Act. Our regulatory system is inefficient, complicated and confusing, which is why it is so important that outdated regulations are reviewed with the goal of modifying them or repealing them to reduce waste and to make them work for everyday Americans. That is why I have introduced this bipartisan legislation with Congressman Hurt, to repeal an unnecessary and outdated reporting requirement in the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Since 1995, the SEC has been the only Federal agency required to compile this obscure annual report. It is a waste of taxpayer dollars, and it is a paperwork burden that diverts time and resources from protecting investors. Modernizing the SEC's reporting requirements will allow the Commission to better focus on its mission of protecting investors; maintaining fair, orderly, and efficient markets; and facilitating capital formation. I am committed to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to ensure that our financial markets work for everyone, and I hope that Members will join me in support of this bipartisan legislation.

Ms. SINEMA

Ms. SINEMA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember one of Arizona's greatest lawmakers and statesmen, Jack Albert Brown (Jack). Jack was one of the Arizona Legislature's longest serving Members and one of our last cowboy legislators. He served for 17 terms and represented 5 rural counties; he was elected Assistant House Minority Leader and House Minority Leader Pro Tem. Jack was Senate Floor Leader during a time in Arizona history when both parties held an equal number of seats in the Senate. Jack would later describe this period as his favorite, because both sides of the aisle worked together like no other time in Arizona's history. Jack was a passionate voice for our farmers and ranchers throughout his career. He routinely visited every town in his vast district and was a welcomed and familiar sight in his pick-up truck, often bringing his homegrown tomatoes, citrus and pecans to the many friends he had made throughout the years. I had the honor of serving with Jack from 2005 until his retirement in 2010. He taught me patience, how to collaborate, how to build bridges with our colleagues, and how to work in the best interest of our great state. Above all else, Jack was my friend, and like everyone who knew this wise and gentle man, I will miss him very much. On the evening of October 28, 2015, Jack passed away, with Beverly, his wife of 21 years by his side. Members, please join me in extending condolences to Beverly, his 8 children, 36 grandchildren, 30 great- grandchildren, and thank them for sharing Jack with Arizona. Our state is stronger because of Jack Albert Brown and we will never see his likes again. Thank you, cowboy. You will be dearly missed and fondly remembered.

Ms. SINEMA

Ms. SINEMA. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. 597 I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no.''

Ms. SINEMA

Ms. SINEMA. Mr. Chair, on rollcall No. 599 I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no.'' Amendment No. 7 Offered by Mr. Hunter

Ms. SINEMA. Madam Chair, on rollcall Nos. 607, 608, 609, 610, 611, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no'' on each of these rollcall votes. Amendment No. 6 Offered by Mr. Mulvaney

Ms. SINEMA

Ms. SINEMA. Mr. Speaker, on October 27, 2015 the House of Representatives considered H.R. 1090, the Retail Investor Protection Act. This legislation prohibits the Department of Labor (the Department) from issuing updated retirement investment advice rules until the Securities and Exchange Commission completes its rule governing standards of conduct for brokers and dealers. In light of the ongoing rulemaking at the Department and the fact that this legislation does not address any of my concerns regarding the Department's proposed rule, I oppose this bill. While I oppose this bill, I remain concerned by the multiple unanswered questions related to the proposed rule and the potential impact the rule will have on the affordability and accessibility of financial information for investors. For example, I am concerned that there may be practical problems for providers to implement the Best Interest Contract Exemption as proposed. The Department should implement the exemption using a less prescriptive and more principles-based approach. I am also concerned by the potential impact the proposed rule would have on consumers' access to important retirement education information. The Department should maintain flexibility for advisors to provide investment education, and take steps to clarify that the proposed rule does not disadvantage lifetime income options. Given the complexity of the proposed rule and the many outstanding questions regarding a final rule, the Department should consider options for convening a small working group of industry professionals and consumer advocates to aid with implementation, and provide a safe harbor for ``good faith implementation.'' In order to have a successfully implemented rule, it is vital that the proposal does not limit consumer choice and access to advice, disproportionately impact lower- or middle-income communities, or raise the costs of saving for retirement. I recently joined a number of my colleagues in sending a letter to the Department expressing concerns with specific provisions of the proposed rule that may cause market disruptions and limit the ability of segments of the market to reasonably access advice. Unfortunately, H.R. 1090 is neither constructive nor relevant at this time, which is why I will vote against this bill. I will continue to work in a bipartisan way with my colleagues on the House Financial Services Committee and House Education and the Workforce Committee to address the many concerns that remain with this proposed rule.

Ms. SINEMA

Ms. SINEMA. Mr. Speaker, I would like to reflect that if I had been present I would have voted aye on roll call number 534, aye on roll call number 535, nay on roll call number 536, aye on roll call number 537, nay on roll call number 538, aye on roll call number 539, aye on roll call number 540, nay on roll call number 541, aye on roll call number 542, aye on roll call number 543, aye on roll call number 544, nay on roll call number 545, aye on roll call number 546, aye on roll call number 547, aye on roll call number 548, and aye on roll call number 549.

Ms. SINEMA

Ms. SINEMA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Arizona Branch of the International Dyslexia Association and the thousands of Arizonans impacted by dyslexia. October is Dyslexia Awareness Month, a time to spread awareness and commit to ensuring that Americans with dyslexia have the resources they need to succeed in the classroom and in the workplace. According to the International Dyslexia Association, up to 20 percent of Americans experience symptoms of dyslexia. That's one in five Americans--making dyslexia the most common learning disability in the United States. Dyslexia is a language-based learning disability, the symptoms of which can have a profound effect on a person's ability to read, write, and perform other language-related tasks. While dyslexia is a life-long condition, we know that--with the proper resources--people with dyslexia can manage their symptoms and succeed in school and in life. For over three decades, the Arizona Branch of the International Dyslexia Association has empowered Arizona families impacted by dyslexia, provided resources to educators, and fostered a community committed to the success of Arizonans with learning disabilities. I am honored to recognize their courageous efforts today. I am also committed to working with my fellow members of the Dyslexia Caucus, a bipartisan group that supports education and career opportunities for people with dyslexia, and ensures that their voices are heard in Congress. By working together and forming strong partnerships with community leaders like the Arizona Branch of the International Dyslexia Association, we can ensure Americans impacted by dyslexia have the resources necessary to achieve their full potential.