Pat Tiberi

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Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Emily Richards of Ohio Northern University for winning the Women's 800-Meter Run in the NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships. An achievement such as this certainly deserves recognition. The National Collegiate Athletic Association has enabled talented teams and individuals to earn national titles since its founding in 1906. Throughout this time, the champions of NCAA national level competitions have represented the highest achieving and most talented athletes in the country. Each year these elite competitors join the ranks of those who embody the nation's proud history of athletic success. Emily's victory caps a tremendous season. This sort of achievement is earned only through many hours of practice, perspiration and hard work. She has set a new standard for future athletes to reach. Everyone at Ohio Northern University can be extremely proud of her performance. On behalf of the citizens of Ohio's 12th Congressional District, I congratulate Emily Richards on her National Championship. I wish her continued success in both her athletic and academic endeavors.

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Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Newark Catholic High School for winning the Division IV Ohio High School Baseball State Championship. An achievement such as this certainly deserves recognition. The Ohio High School Athletic Association has enabled talented teams and individuals to earn state titles since its founding in 1907. Throughout this time, the champions of OHSAA state level competitions have represented the highest achieving and most talented athletes in Ohio. Each year these elite competitors join the ranks of those who embody Ohio's proud history of athletic success. Newark Catholic's victory caps a tremendous season. This sort of achievement is earned only through many hours of practice, perspiration and hard work. They have set a new standard for future athletes to reach. Everyone at Newark Catholic High School can be extremely proud of their performance. On behalf of the citizens of Ohio's 12th Congressional District, I congratulate the Newark Catholic Baseball Team on their state championship. I wish their team continued success in their future athletic endeavors.

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Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Worthington Kilbourne High School for winning the Division II Ohio High School Boys Lacrosse State Championship. An achievement such as this certainly deserves recognition. The Ohio High School Athletic Association has enabled talented teams and individuals to earn state titles since its founding in 1907. Throughout this time, the champions of OHSAA state level competitions have represented the highest achieving and most talented athletes in Ohio. Each year these elite competitors join the ranks of those who embody Ohio's proud history of athletic success. Worthington Kilbourne's victory caps a tremendous season. This sort of achievement is earned only through many hours of practice, perspiration and hard work. They have set a new standard for future athletes to reach. Everyone at Worthington Kilbourne High School can be extremely proud of their performance. On behalf of the citizens of Ohio's 12th Congressional District, I congratulate the Worthington Kilbourne High School Boys Lacrosse Team on their state championship. I wish their team continued success in their future athletic endeavors.

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Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Andrew Jordan of Watkins Memorial High School for winning the Boys 3,200 Meter Run at the Division I Ohio High School Track and Field State Championship as well as the Boys 1,600 Meter Run during the Midwest Meet of Champions. Since 1907, the Ohio High School Athletic Association has enabled talented teams and individuals to earn state titles. Throughout this time, the champions of OHSAA state level competitions have represented the highest achieving and most talented athletes in Ohio. The young student athletes who emerge victorious then have the privilege to compete against fellow champions from the states of Indiana and Michigan in the Midwest Meet of Champions. Andrew's victories cap a tremendous season. This sort of achievement is earned only through many hours of practice, perspiration and hard work. He has set a new standard for future athletes to reach. Everyone at Watkins Memorial High School can be extremely proud of his performance. On behalf of the citizens of Ohio's 12th Congressional District, I congratulate Andrew Jordan on his State and Midwestern regional championships. I wish him continued success in both his athletic and academic endeavors.

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Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Nick Stricklen of Lexington High School for winning the Boys 3200 Meter Run at the Division II Ohio High School Track and Field State Championship. An achievement such as this certainly deserves recognition. The Ohio High School Athletic Association has enabled talented teams and individuals to earn state titles since its founding in 1907. Throughout this time, the champions of OHSAA state level competitions have represented the highest achieving and most talented athletes in Ohio. Each year these elite competitors join the ranks of those who embody Ohio's proud history of athletic success. Nick's victory caps a tremendous season. This sort of achievement is earned only through many hours of practice, perspiration and hard work. He has set a new standard for future athletes to reach. Everyone at Lexington High School can be extremely proud of his performance. On behalf of the citizens of Ohio's 12th Congressional District, I congratulate Nick Stricklen on his state championship. I wish him continued success in both his athletic and academic endeavors.

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Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Lexington High School for winning the Boys 4 800 Meter Relay at the Division II Ohio High School Track and Field State Championship. For over a century, the Ohio High School Athletic Association has provided Ohio's finest student athletes with the opportunity to earn a state championship. Each year young men and women spend countless hours practicing and training in an effort to join the ranks of Ohio's elite athletes. Although many strive to earn the title of state champion, only a select few will achieve this honor. Lexington's victory caps a tremendous season. This sort of achievement stands as a testament to their hard work. Nick Stricklen, Bailey Stach, Ryan Johnston, and Forest Volz have set a new standard for future athletes to reach. Everyone at Lexington High School can be extremely proud of their performance. On behalf of the citizens of Ohio's 12th Congressional District, I congratulate Lexington High School's Boys Track and Field on their state championship. I wish their team continued success in their future athletic endeavors.

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Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Columbus Academy for winning the Boys 4 200 Meter Relay at the Division III Ohio High School Track and Field State Championship. For over a century, the Ohio High School Athletic Association has provided Ohio's finest student athletes with the opportunity to earn a state championship. Each year young men and women spend countless hours practicing and training in an effort to join the ranks of Ohio's elite athletes. Although many strive to earn the title of state champion, only a select few will achieve this honor. Columbus Academy's victory caps a tremendous season. This sort of achievement stands as a testament to their hard work. Logan Baker, Michael Kusi, Kevin Boyce, and Jerome Buckner have set a new standard for future athletes to reach. Everyone at Columbus Academy can be extremely proud of their performance. On behalf of the citizens of Ohio's 12th Congressional District, I congratulate Columbus Academy Boys Track and Field on their state championship. I wish their team continued success in their future athletic endeavors.

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Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Logan Baker for winning the Boys 800 Meter Run in the Division III Ohio High School Track and Field State Championship. An achievement such as this certainly deserves recognition. The Ohio High School Athletic Association has enabled talented teams and individuals to earn state titles since its founding in 1907. Throughout this time, the champions of OHSAA state level competitions have represented the highest achieving and most talented athletes in Ohio. Each year these elite competitors join the ranks of those who embody Ohio's proud history of athletic success. Logan's victory caps a tremendous season. This sort of achievement is earned only through many hours of practice, perspiration and hard work. He has set a new standard for future athletes to reach. Everyone at Columbus Academy can be extremely proud of his performance. On behalf of the citizens of Ohio's 12th Congressional District, I congratulate Logan Baker on his state championship. I wish him continued success in both his athletic and academic endeavors.

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Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. John F. Wolfe, the former publisher of my hometown paper, the Columbus Dispatch. John passed away on June 24, 2016. He was cherished by all as a humble leader, a generous friend and an unselfish advocate for others. I was honored and privileged to have known him. He loved our city, our state, and our nation greatly. He was a gentle giant whose legacy includes improving the quality of life in Columbus for generations to come. His family purchased the Dispatch in 1905, and as John wrote in his farewell letter to readers last year, the world was vastly different then. The telegraph and telephone were recent inventions, and the first radio broadcast was still a year away. Today, it is the Wolfe family legacy that the Dispatch, the very paper I grew up reading as a kid in Columbus, stands as a trusted, leading and highly respected newspaper in our region and beyond. When John became publisher in 1975, his devotion to transform Columbus into a vibrant and booming city never wavered. He supported the Nationwide Children's Hospital, the Ohio State University, the Columbus Zoo, the Franklin Park Conservatory, our sports teams and much more. Without a doubt, Columbus would not be what it is today without his dedication and commitment to Central Ohioans. On behalf of the U.S. House of Representatives, let us offer our deepest appreciation for all John F. Wolfe did to serve his family, his readers and the people of Columbus, Ohio. He will not be forgotten.

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Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dublin Coffman High School for winning the Girls 4 200 Meter Relay at the Division I Ohio High School Track and Field State Championship. For over a century, the Ohio High School Athletic Association has provided Ohio's finest student athletes with the opportunity to earn a state championship. Each year young men and women spend countless hours practicing and training in an effort to join the ranks of Ohio's elite athletes. Although many strive to earn the title of state champion, only a select few will achieve this honor. Dublin Coffman's victory caps a tremendous season. This sort of achievement stands as a testament to their hard work. Shaunqueza Stevens, Shannon Downie, Wambui Watene, and Abby Steiner have set a new standard for future athletes to reach. Everyone at Dublin Coffman High School can be extremely proud of their performance. On behalf of the citizens of Ohio's 12th Congressional District, I congratulate Dublin Coffman High School's Girls Track and Field on their state championship. I wish their team continued success in their future athletic endeavors.

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Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Abby Steiner of Dublin Coffman High School for winning the Girls 100 and 200 Meter Dash in the Ohio High School Division I Track and Field State Championship. An achievement such as this certainly deserves recognition. The Ohio High School Athletic Association has enabled talented teams and individuals to earn state titles since its founding in 1907. Throughout this time, the champions of OHSAA state level competitions have represented the highest achieving and most talented athletes in Ohio. Each year these elite competitors join the ranks of those who embody Ohio's proud history of athletic success. Abby's victory caps a tremendous season. This sort of achievement is earned only through many hours of practice, perspiration and hard work. She has set a new standard for future athletes to reach. Everyone at Dublin Coffman High School can be extremely proud of her performance. On behalf of the citizens of Ohio's 12th Congressional District, I congratulate Abby Steiner on her state championships. I wish her continued success in both her athletic and academic endeavors.

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Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Anna Watson of Olentangy Orange High School for winning the Girls Pole Vault Event at the Division I Ohio High School Track and Field State Championship. An achievement such as this certainly deserves recognition. The Ohio High School Athletic Association has enabled talented teams and individuals to earn state titles since its founding in 1907. Throughout this time, the champions of OHSAA state level competitions have represented the highest achieving and most talented athletes in Ohio. Each year these elite competitors join the ranks of those who embody Ohio's proud history of athletic success. Anna's victory caps a tremendous season. This sort of achievement is earned only through many hours of practice, perspiration and hard work. She has set a new standard for future athletes to reach. Everyone at Olentangy Orange High School can be extremely proud of her performance. On behalf of the citizens of Ohio's 12th Congressional District, I congratulate Anna Watson on her state championship. I wish her continued success in both her athletic and academic endeavors.

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Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Natalie Price of Granville High School for winning the Girls 400 Meter Run at the Division I Ohio High School Track and Field State Championship. An achievement such as this certainly deserves recognition. The Ohio High School Athletic Association has enabled talented teams and individuals to earn state titles since its founding in 1907. Throughout this time, the champions of OHSAA state level competitions have represented the highest achieving and most talented athletes in Ohio. Each year these elite competitors join the ranks of those who embody Ohio's proud history of athletic success. Natalie's victory caps a tremendous season. This sort of achievement is earned only through many hours of practice, perspiration and hard work. She has set a new standard for future athletes to reach. Everyone at Granville High School can be extremely proud of her performance. On behalf of the citizens of Ohio's 12th Congressional District, I congratulate Natalie Price on her state championship. I wish her continued success in both her athletic and academic endeavors.

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Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Micaela DeGenero of Granville High School for winning the Girls 1600 Meter Run at the Division I Ohio High School Track and Field State Championship. An achievement such as this certainly deserves recognition. The Ohio High School Athletic Association has enabled talented teams and individuals to earn state titles since its founding in 1907. Throughout this time, the champions of OHSAA state level competitions have represented the highest achieving and most talented athletes in Ohio. Each year these elite competitors join the ranks of those who embody Ohio's proud history of athletic success. Micaela's victory caps a tremendous season. This sort of achievement is earned only through many hours of practice, perspiration and hard work. She has set a new standard for future athletes to reach. Everyone at Granville High School can be extremely proud of her performance. On behalf of the citizens of Ohio's 12th Congressional District, I congratulate Micaela DeGenero on her state championship. I wish her continued success in both her athletic and academic endeavors.

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Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize St. Francis DeSales High School for winning the Division II Ohio High School Girls Lacrosse State Championship. An achievement such as this certainly deserves recognition. The Ohio High School Athletic Association has enabled talented teams and individuals to earn state titles since its founding in 1907. Throughout this time, the champions of OHSAA state level competitions have represented the highest achieving and most talented athletes in Ohio. Each year these elite competitors join the ranks of those who embody Ohio's proud history of athletic success. DeSales' victory caps a tremendous season. This sort of achievement is earned only through many hours of practice, perspiration and hard work. They have set a new standard for future athletes to reach. Everyone at St. Francis DeSales High School can be extremely proud of their performance. On behalf of the citizens of Ohio's 12th Congressional District, I congratulate the St. Francis DeSales High School Girls Lacrosse Team on their state championship. I wish their team continued success in their future athletic endeavors.

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Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Michael Fenster of New Albany High School for winning the Boys Seated 800 Meter Run in the Division I Ohio High School Track and Field State Championship. An achievement such as this certainly deserves recognition. The Ohio High School Athletic Association has enabled talented teams and individuals to earn state titles since its founding in 1907. Throughout this time, the champions of OHSAA state level competitions have represented the highest achieving and most talented athletes in Ohio. Each year these elite competitors join the ranks of those who embody Ohio's proud history of athletic success. Michael's victory caps a tremendous season. This sort of achievement is earned only through many hours of practice, perspiration and hard work. He has set a new standard for future athletes to reach. Everyone at New Albany High School can be extremely proud of his performance. On behalf of the citizens of Ohio's 12th Congressional District, I congratulate Michael Fenster on his state championship. I wish him continued success in both his athletic and academic endeavors.

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Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Lakewood High School for winning the Division II Ohio High School Softball State Championship. An achievement such as this certainly deserves recognition. The Ohio High School Athletic Association has enabled talented teams and individuals to earn state titles since its founding in 1907. Throughout this time, the champions of OHSAA state level competitions have represented the highest achieving and most talented athletes in Ohio. Each year these elite competitors join the ranks of those who embody Ohio's proud history of athletic success. Lakewood's victory caps a tremendous season. This sort of achievement is earned only through many hours of practice, perspiration and hard work. They have set a new standard for future athletes to reach. Everyone at Lakewood High School can be extremely proud of their performance. On behalf of the citizens of Ohio's 12th Congressional District, I congratulate Lakewood Softball on their state championship. I wish their team continued success in their future athletic endeavors.

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Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 5273) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for regulatory relief under the Medicare program for certain providers of services and suppliers and increased transparency in hospital coding and enrollment data, and for other purposes, as amended.

Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days within which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on H.R. 5273.

Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Today I rise in support of H.R. 5273, the Helping Hospitals Improve Patient Care Act, or ``HIP-C'' Act. This bill truly represents a bipartisan effort, and I want to thank the distinguished gentleman from Washington State (Mr. McDermott) for working with me on this bill. The bill also fully represents what the Speaker has often called true regular order. Prior to introducing H.R. 5273, the Ways and Means Committee held three hearings on topics included in the bill during the 114th Congress, and the committee recently marked up the bill in a unanimous way. H.R. 5273 strikes the right balance of preserving site-neutral payment policy, which I support, and providing essential relief for hospitals that were caught up in this policy change from last year's budget deal. Specifically, this bill helps many hospitals around the country and in my State of Ohio, including a facility by OhioHealth and Nationwide Children's Hospital that was started a year ago, last summer, and will benefit from full outpatient payments under the bill, as they had planned to when they dug the hole for their facility. Further, the James Cancer Hospital, part of my alma mater at Ohio State University, will have their cancer designation protected under the bill, along with other designated cancer centers. The bill also touches on three very important themes in the Medicare program: One, giving providers regulatory relief; two, ensuring access in rural areas; and three, protecting Medicare beneficiaries' access to that important service that people like my mom and dad count on. Under the topic of regulatory relief, we have included three Ways and Means member priorities: Representative Diane Black's bill that provides physicians who primarily practice medicine in ambulatory surgical centers relief in the electronic health records program; Representative Vern Buchanan's bill, ensuring full access to Medicare advantage plans; and finally, Representative Mike Kelly's bill requiring fair and transparent reporting by congressional district on the enrollment of beneficiaries in both the traditional fee-for-service Medicare and Medicare Advantage programs. All of these priorities have previously passed the House during the 114th Session. Under the topic of access in rural areas, the bill allows for continuation and expansion of participation in the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program. Championed by my colleagues, Senator Grassley in the Senate and Chairman Don Young in the House, this policy is a continuation from the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003. Under the topic of beneficiary access in Medicare, the bill requires the Secretary to revise the pre-Medicare eligibility notification, adding greater transparency for beneficiaries, which was led by my colleagues, Dr. McDermott and Representative Pat Meehan. Finally, the bill includes two important Member priorities that advance important Medicare hospital issues. The first requires the Secretary to ensure there is proper adjustment for socioeconomic factors. The gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Renacci) has championed this issue for some time. Representative Jim Renacci's policy ensures that the hospital readmissions program provides an apples-to-apples comparison based on the specific patient population a hospital treats. The second priority, led by our Speaker, Paul Ryan, is the establishment of a crosswalk of hospital codes. Back when Speaker Ryan was the chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, he actively pursued Medicare hospital issues. His crosswalk is an important building block of a future system that promises to streamline the operation of hospital services. I encourage my colleagues to pass this legislation, send it to the Senate, and let's get this to the President's desk. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Alaska (Mr. Young). (Mr. YOUNG of Alaska asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.)

Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Speaker, let me just close by saying thank you to Dr. McDermott. It has been enjoyable to work with his team, led by Amy, and we appreciate the bipartisanship. You mentioned all those names--stole my thunder--Emily and her team, and my staff, Whitney Koch Daffner and Abigail Finn, too, for yeoman's work. Mr. Speaker, I urge a unanimous vote. I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from northeastern Ohio (Mr. Renacci), a good friend, an important member of the Committee on Ways and Means, and a leader on the readmission policy dealing with hospitalization.

Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume to tell you a little bit about some of the hospital networks in my State of Ohio. Mr. Renacci talked about some in northeastern Ohio that support this legislation. Let me just name a few hospitals in my State of Ohio that are supportive of this legislation: Aultman, headquartered in his district in Canton; the Cleveland Clinic, Kettering Health Network in the Dayton area; Mercy Canton Sisters of Charity; MetroHealth System in Cleveland; OhioHealth, headquartered in Columbus; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus; the University of Cincinnati Health System in Cincinnati; and University Hospitals, headquartered in Cleveland. As was mentioned, this legislation passed the Committee on Ways and Means in a bipartisan manner. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

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Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Speaker, I want to thank Chairman Miller and his committee members for supporting my bill, H.R. 960, to designate the VA community-based outpatient clinic in Newark, Ohio, as the Daniel L. Kinnard VA Clinic. Born in Knox County and a resident of Newark, Specialist Daniel Kinnard served bravely as a medic in the 101st Army Airborne Division, the famed Screaming Eagles, during the Vietnam war. On February 17, 1968, he rushed through hostile enemy fire to treat and rescue wounded soldiers. For his bravery, as was mentioned, and his heroism on that day, he was awarded the Bronze Star for Valor. Twenty- one short days later, Specialist Kinnard was killed in action rendering aid to his fellow paratroopers. He was just 18 years old. Mr. Speaker, next Monday is Memorial Day, a time we pause to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our great Nation. Today I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 960 to honor Specialist Kinnard and those who served courageously beside him and rename this clinic in the 12th District Ohio town of Newark, Ohio. I appreciate the leadership of our chairman and the committee's work on this.