David Young

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Roy Quakenbush of Council Bluffs, Iowa for his 70 years of service as a barber in Council Bluffs and Omaha. Roy began his career on February 9, 1948. Roy said, ``a lot has changed since I started barbering.'' He said he can remember when a haircut cost a dollar and kids' cuts cost fifty cents. At one time there were 65 barbers in Council Bluffs; today there are 10. Roy said, ``I'm a barber, not a stylist.'' At 88 years old, Roy still works two mornings a week cutting hair and has no plan to retire any time soon. Roy said barbering has provided him with a good living and his volunteer work cutting hair and shaving beards at Children's Square USA and at the Hospice of Southwest Iowa has been a hallmark of his career. ``Doing that helps those people feel good,'' Roy said. Mr. Speaker, I commend Roy for his 70 years of dedicated and devoted service to his customers and friends of Council Bluffs and Omaha. Roy has made a difference by helping and serving others. It is with great honor that I recognize him today. I ask that my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives join me in applauding his service and in wishing him nothing but continued success.

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Shirley and Gene Hosfelt of Massena, Iowa on the very special occasion of their 60th wedding anniversary. They celebrated their anniversary on February 10, 2018. Shirley and Gene's lifelong commitment to each other and their family truly embodies Iowa values. As they reflect on their 60th anniversary, may their commitment grow even stronger, as they continue to love, cherish, and honor one another for many years to come. Mr. Speaker, I commend this great couple on their 60th year together and I wish them many more. I ask that my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives join me in congratulating them on this momentous occasion.

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize and congratulate Jack E. Brown. He was honored by the Midwest Partnership with the Guy Powell Award at their annual banquet on January 25, 2018. The Guy Powell Award was established in honor of the late Guy Powell, who served on the board and was an active volunteer in several community organizations. This award recognizes excellence in leadership and passion for economic development in the Midwest Partnership region. Jack was awarded this distinction for his selfless volunteering with many organizations and projects. He works with the Development Corporation of Greenfield, Greenfield Chamber/Main Street, Greenfield Lions Club and American Legion. Jack has been instrumental in helping to bring a number of business ventures to Greenfield. Mr. Speaker, I applaud and congratulate Jack for receiving this outstanding award and for working hard to make his community a better place to live and work. I am proud to represent him in the United States Congress and I ask that my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives join me in congratulating Jack and in wishing him nothing but continued success.

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Loren Long. Loren was recently awarded the Greenfield Lion of the Year Award. As a member of the Lion's organization for many years, Loren has worked tirelessly behind the scenes. He has dedicated his time to ensuring the organizations success in his community, whether it was working cleanup after events or getting the word out about upcoming community events. Loren, along with his wife Mary, are also the owners of Long's Market in Greenfield. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize Loren for receiving this outstanding award and I am proud to represent him in the United States Congress. I ask that my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives join me in congratulating Loren and in wishing him nothing but continued success.

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Marilyn and Donald Little of Winterset, Iowa, on the very special occasion of their 65th wedding anniversary. Marilyn and Donald's lifelong commitment to each other and their family truly embodies our Iowa values. As they reflect on their 65th anniversary, may their commitment grow even stronger, as they continue to love, cherish, and honor one another for many years to come. Mr. Speaker, I commend this great couple on their 65 years together and I wish them many more. I ask that my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives join me in congratulating them on this momentous occasion and in wishing them both nothing but continued success.

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my colleagues Ms. Jenkins and Mr. Lewis, and Chairman Brady and Ranking Member Neal, for working on such a commonsense bill that is very bipartisan, of course. We expect to see that kind of support on the floor as well as that of the committee. I rise in support of this great bill, H.R. 5444, the Taxpayer First Act. My bill--and I thank the committee--H.R. 5386, the IRS Fair Appeals Saving Taxpayers Act, or IRS FAST Act, was included in the final text of the underlying bill. So this bill, in particular, will help hardworking taxpayers navigate the IRS maze by requiring the IRS to turn over all nonprivileged documents to an individual or business if the taxpayer appeals the IRS' determination decision. Taxpayers are finally being given an equal playing field. Under current law, the IRS will only turn over a taxpayer's documents through a Freedom of Information Act, or FOIA request, a process which most taxpayers don't know even exists. It takes a long time and is difficult to navigate. In a court of law, everyone has the right to see the evidence that will be used against them, and the IRS is not above the law and should not be able to play games with taxpayers. Mr. Speaker, it shouldn't take a FOIA, a Freedom of Information Act, request to see what evidence the IRS is going to use against you. The IRS FAST Act, which is within H.R. 5444, will require the IRS to provide taxpayers with their case file prior to any review of their dispute with the IRS. It is common sense and the taxpayers have a victory here. Allowing taxpayers this opportunity is an important step toward bringing accountability and transparency to the IRS. It will improve the experience for taxpayers when navigating the IRS appeals process, saving them time and money. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to see my bill included in the final legislation, H.R. 5444, the Taxpayer First Act, and I thank my colleagues for their leadership.

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I thank both of my colleagues from Texas for their support of this measure. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of my bipartisan bill, H.R. 2905, the Justice for Victims of IRS Scams and Identity Theft Act of 2018. Scams and identity theft are increasingly complex and growing problems. Americans lose billions of dollars to criminals--my colleague called them con artists; that is what they are--executing identity theft and fraud each year. Many in the Third District of Iowa have spoken to me about their fear of having their identity, bank or credit card numbers, and other personal information stolen. Mr. Speaker, imagine getting a call from your bank or credit card company explaining your information has been stolen. Or imagine having a Federal agent knock on your door because someone stole your name, Social Security number, or banking information. This reality can turn a family's world upside down. Millions of Americans have gotten that call, and many have lost everything because of identity theft. The Justice for Victims of IRS Scams and Identity Theft Act of 2018 requires the Attorney General and Treasury Secretary to create and submit reports to Congress about identity theft and fraud across the United States. In 2016, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, Russell George, said Americans submit up to 14,000 complaints about IRS impersonation scams every week. He also said IRS impersonation scams were ``the largest, most pervasive impersonation scam in the history of the agency.'' This is serious. These scams are indiscriminate and can impact any person at any time. The report submitted to Congress by the Attorney General as a result of my bill--this bipartisan bill--will contain the number of defendants referred to the Department of Justice for identity theft and fraud, a map of the United States which shows where cases were referred from, and the rate of conviction for cases prosecuted. This bill also recommends the Attorney General provide information on how to improve collaboration with other Federal agencies and discuss trends in identity theft and fraud cases. The Department of Justice should suggest what we can do to deter criminals and prevent identity theft from happening. The report from the Treasury Secretary will contain what efforts the Secretary has undertaken in the prosecution of IRS impersonation cases and recommendations for resources needed to assist victims of these crimes. As founder of the Bipartisan Task Force to Combat Identity Theft and Fraud, I have compiled helpful resources to ensure all Iowans and Americans have the tools and resources they need to stay informed and protected from these scams. I know my colleagues do this, as well, for their constituents. The reports from the Attorney General and Treasury Secretary will help Americans protect themselves and give Members of Congress the tools we need to better protect our bosses: our constituents. Mr. Speaker, fighting these criminals starts with knowing what is out there and being as prepared as possible, which is why I encourage my colleagues to join me in support of this bipartisan bill.

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to call on my colleagues in Congress to extend the biodiesel and renewable diesel tax incentives through the end of this year. For many years, biodiesel producers, blenders, and marketers have endured inconsistent Federal tax treatment, while being asked to wait for a much-needed thoughtful and comprehensive look at energy tax policy. We just celebrated the end of an old, outdated, and out-of- touch Tax Code, and it is time to deal with the last pieces of uncertainty. Biodiesel provides important environmental and economic benefits across the country, helps us reduce our reliance on foreign energy sources, and is a reliable source of American-made energy. Production has long been stymied by the on-again, off-again policy Congress has been implementing, and we must provide certainty to the markets and to all the producers, blenders, and marketers whose livelihood depends on biodiesel. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me and extend the biodiesel and renewable diesel tax incentives to the end of this year, and work with me and others, in a bipartisan way, to find a more permanent solution to this system of irresponsible stopgap tax extensions.

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Anne and Tyson Greenwalt. They were honored by the Adams Community Chamber of Commerce with the Entrepreneur of the Year Award at their annual banquet earlier this year. The Entrepreneur of the Year award is given to an individual or business partners, who have taken the initiative to develop, continue or expand a business in the Adams Community through exceptional vision, effective leadership, and outstanding customer service. Carver's Ridge opened in Corning in 2016, and has grown and expanded over the last two years. They host events throughout the year and recently renovated their store during that time. Mr. Speaker, I applaud and congratulate Anne and Tyson for receiving this outstanding award and for working diligently in the Third Congressional district to make their community a better place to live and work. I am proud to represent them and their employees in the United States Congress and I ask that my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives join me in congratulating Anne and Tyson and in wishing them nothing but continued success.

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Keith Carpenter. Keith was recently awarded the United States Air Force Military Auxiliary Radio System Certificate of Outstanding Service. The Military Auxiliary Radio System (MARS) is a Department of Defense program. Members are volunteer licensed amateur radio operators who provide auxiliary or emergency communications to local, national and international safety organizations. Keith has logged 600 hours in five states and has recruited and trained other operators in the state. The award recognized him for outstanding service and selfless contributions. He currently serves as the Deputy Director for Region 7 of the Air Force MARS. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize Keith for this award, and for providing needed services in support of our country's safety. I am proud to represent him in the United States Congress and I ask that my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives join me in congratulating Keith and wishing him nothing but continued success.

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Judy Loonan. She was honored by the Adams Community Chamber of Commerce with the Agriculturalist of the Year Award at their annual banquet earlier this year. The Agriculturalist of the Year Award is given to an individual that has taken the initiative to develop, continue or expand a business through exceptional vision, leadership, and innovation. Judy continues operating her family beef seed stock business in its 43rd year of business. She continually looks for the best genetics, new opportunities and frequently gives back to her community. Mr. Speaker, I applaud and congratulate Judy for receiving this outstanding award and for working diligently to make her community a better place to live and work. I am proud to represent her in the United States Congress and I ask that my colleagues join me in congratulating Judy and in wishing her nothing but continued success.

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Donna and Raymond Shields of Diagonal, Iowa, on the very special occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. They celebrated this anniversary on February 4, 2018. Donna and Raymond's lifelong commitment to each other and their family truly embodies our Iowa values. As they reflect on their 50th anniversary, may their commitment grow even stronger, as they continue to love, cherish, and honor one another for many years to come. Mr. Speaker, I commend this great couple on their 50th year together and I wish them many more. I ask that my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives join me in congratulating them on this meaningful occasion and in wishing them both nothing but continued happiness.

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Donna Wallace. Donna retired from the Adair County 4-H Program on February 28, 2018 after 24 years of service. 4-H in Iowa is designed specifically to prepare our young people to be successful, contributing members of society, and empower them to reach their full potential through exploration and varied experiences. Donna worked hard to build the Adair County program to be the best that it could be. She is leaving behind a strong program for the youth of Adair County to take part in for years to come. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize Donna for this milestone, and for providing leadership to Adair County's 4-H program. I am proud to represent her in the United States Congress and I ask that my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives join me in congratulating Donna and wishing her nothing but continued success.

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Mary Porter. Mary was awarded the Presidential Medal at the Lions Club International Iowa state convention. Mary was recognized at the event as a faithful aide to her husband as Chaplain for many years. She travels to locations throughout the state, providing meaningful memorial services for Lions members who have passed. She uses her ventriloquist skills to recruit new members to the Lions organization. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize Mary for receiving this outstanding award as a faithful volunteer. I am proud to represent her in the United States Congress and I ask that my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives join me in congratulating Mary and wishing her nothing but continued success.

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize and congratulate Dr. Keith Leonard of Atlantic, Iowa for receiving the Distinguished Service Award given by the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Leonard has demonstrated dedication, encouragement, commitment and extended service to the Atlantic community. Dr. Leonard describes himself as a ``people person.'' ``I'm not the only person that does a lot of volunteering,'' he said. If someone needs help, Dr. Leonard wants to extend a helping hand to give assistance. He is very active in his community, volunteering his time with the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce, a school-to-work committee, the State of Iowa Veterinary Examiners Board, and the local Knights of Columbus. Dr. Leonard said he was surprised when he received the award, but he is very appreciative of the honor, and will continue to help the best he can. Mr. Speaker, I applaud and congratulate Dr. Leonard for receiving this outstanding award. I ask that my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives join me in congratulating him for his commitment to the citizens of Atlantic and in wishing him nothing but continued success.

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Lana and Delbert Westphalen of Atlantic, Iowa on the very special occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. They celebrated on January 27, 2018. Lana and Delbert were married at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Atlantic, Iowa in 1968. Lana and Delbert's lifelong commitment to each other and their family truly embodies Iowa values. As they reflect on their 50th anniversary, may their commitment grow even stronger, as they continue to love, cherish, and honor one another for many years to come. Mr. Speaker, I commend this great couple on their 50th year together and I wish them many more. I ask that my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives join me in congratulating them on this momentous occasion.

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Doris and Ken Bartlett of Creston, Iowa, on the very special occasion of their 70th wedding anniversary. They celebrated their anniversary on January 16, 2018. Doris and Ken's lifelong commitment to each other and their family truly embodies our Iowa values. As they reflect on their 70th anniversary, may their commitment grow even stronger, as they continue to love, cherish, and honor one another for many years to come. Mr. Speaker, I commend this great couple on their 70th year together and I wish them many more. I ask that my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives join me in congratulating them on this momentous occasion and in wishing them both nothing but the best.

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Cheryl and Rich Watson of Anita, Iowa on the very special occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. They celebrated their anniversary on January 28, 2018. Cheryl and Rich's lifelong commitment to each other and their family truly embodies Iowa values. As they reflect on their 50th anniversary, may their commitment grow even stronger, as they continue to love, cherish, and honor one another for many years to come. Mr. Speaker, I commend this great couple on their 50th year together and I wish them many more. I ask that my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives join me in congratulating them on this momentous occasion.

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Ward Umbaugh, of Adair, Iowa for earning the American FFA Degree. Ward was recently awarded this degree at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis. Ward was the first member of the AC/GC FFA Chapter to receive the award. He is the son of Gretchen and Bill Umbaugh. The American FFA Degree is awarded to members who have demonstrated the highest level of commitment to FFA and made significant accomplishments in their supervised agricultural experience. Ward had to meet certain requirements, such as studying agriculture for three years in high school, earning money in an agriculture field and investing that money into their business, participation in community service and having a record of outstanding leadership ability and community involvement. The work toward this degree involved many years of hard work and dedication in agricultural pursuits. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to represent leaders like Ward in the United States Congress and it is with great pride that I recognize and applaud him for utilizing his talents to reach his goals. I invite my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives to join me in congratulating him on receiving this esteemed designation, and wishing him the best of luck in all his future endeavors.

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize and congratulate Liz Skillern of Shenandoah, Iowa for her selection as the Valley News' 2017 Person of the Year. Liz is a teacher and coach at Shenandoah High School in Shenandoah. Liz is a native of Aurelia, Iowa. She attended Northwest University and earned a degree in education and coaching. She has taught various subjects over the years and has been instrumental in starting cross- country programs in several schools. Liz has been very successful coaching girls cross-country programs and leading them to state qualifying events. She has a reputation of fostering dedicated and hardworking athletes and has earned the respect of her students. Mr. Speaker, I applaud and congratulate Liz for earning this award. I ask that my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives join me in congratulating Liz for her many accomplishments in education and coaching and in wishing her nothing but continued success.

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor Pat and Howard Elliott of Farragut, Iowa on the very special occasion of their 65th wedding anniversary. Pat and Howard's lifelong commitment to each other and their family truly embodies Iowa values. As they reflect on their 65th anniversary, may their commitment grow even stronger, as they continue to love, cherish, and honor one another for many years to come. Mr. Speaker, I commend this great couple on their 65th year together and I wish them many more. I ask that my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives join me in congratulating them on this momentous occasion.

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Doris and Ken Bartlett of Creston, Iowa, on the very special occasion of their 70th wedding anniversary. They celebrated their anniversary on January 16, 2018. Doris and Ken's lifelong commitment to each other and their family truly embodies our Iowa values. As they reflect on their 70th anniversary, may their commitment grow even stronger, as they continue to love, cherish, and honor one another for many years to come. Mr. Speaker, I commend this great couple on their 70th year together and I wish them many more. I ask that my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives join me in congratulating them on this momentous occasion and in wishing them both nothing but continued success.

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Vicky and Alan See of Peru, Iowa, on the very special occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. They celebrated their anniversary on February 3, 2018. Vicky and Alan's lifelong commitment to each other and their family truly embodies our Iowa values. As they reflect on their 50th anniversary, may their commitment grow even stronger, as they continue to love, cherish, and honor one another for many years to come. Mr. Speaker, I commend this great couple on their 50th year together and I wish them many more. I ask that my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives join me in congratulating them on this momentous occasion and in wishing them both nothing but continued success.

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Lucille and Ron Jones of Afton, Iowa, on the very special occasion of their 60th wedding anniversary. They celebrated their anniversary on January 19, 2018. Lucille and Ron's lifelong commitment to each other and their family truly embodies our Iowa values. As they reflect on their 60th anniversary, may their commitment grow even stronger, as they continue to love, cherish, and honor one another for many years to come. Mr. Speaker, I commend this great couple on their 60 years together and I wish them many more. I ask that my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives join me in congratulating them on this momentous occasion and in wishing them both nothing but continued success.

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa

Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Denise Hoag of Council Bluffs, Iowa for receiving the 2018 IOWA STEM Teacher Award. Denise is a computer science and business teacher at Thomas Jefferson High School in Council Bluffs. IOWA STEM promotes science, technology, engineering, and mathematic programs, with a mission to grow the future workforce. As a STEM teacher, Denise demonstrates innovative methods, has a passion for education, helps students see the world around them, and engages students academically inside and outside the classroom. Todd Barnett, Principal at Thomas Jefferson High School said, ``Denise isn't just a STEM resource, she is a leader in the School District and State of Iowa.'' Mr. Speaker, I applaud and congratulate Denise for receiving the IOWA STEM Award. She is a shining example of how hard work and dedication can have a lasting impact on the future of students and their education goals. I am proud to represent her in the United States Congress and I ask that my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives join me in congratulating Denise and in wishing her nothing but continued success in all her endeavors.