[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 112 (Tuesday, July 12, 2016)]
[House]
[Page H4669]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   NATIONAL STRATEGY FOR COMBATING TERRORIST, UNDERGROUND, AND OTHER 
                           ILLICIT FINANCING

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Pennsylvania (Mr. Costello) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak in 
support of H.R. 5594, the National Strategy for Combating Terrorist, 
Underground, and Other Illicit Financing Act. I wish to commend my 
colleague from Pennsylvania, Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick, for his 
leadership on this bill.
  This bill would direct the President to work with the Secretaries of 
the Treasury, State, Defense, and Homeland Security Departments, as 
well as Federal banking agencies and the Director of National 
Intelligence to create a comprehensive national strategy to push back 
against terror financing.
  This national strategy would call for an ability to adapt to 
technology developments used by terrorists and to use technology to 
fight terror financing; it would encourage working with private 
financial institutions; and it would emphasize coordination efforts 
between international, State, and local officials.
  This is a very good bill, and I am proud to support it.


              Simplifying the Application for Student Aid

  Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak in 
support of H.R. 5528, the Simplifying the Application for Student Aid 
Act.
  This bill would make it easier for students to fill out the free 
application for Federal student aid, also known as the FAFSA form, in a 
number of ways. It would allow students to apply for financial aid 
earlier by using tax data from the 2 years prior before the FAFSA is 
dated. Under this legislation, some of the critical information FAFSA 
requires would be automatically entered, removing barriers that could 
hinder students in need from applying for aid.
  We should do everything we can to assist students who want to attend 
college. And, Mr. Speaker, this legislation will help many students get 
more of a head start on responsible financial planning for their 
future.


                         Solar Fuels Innovation

  Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak in 
support of H.R. 5638, the Solar Fuels Innovation Act.
  This legislation would enable the Federal Government to contribute to 
advancing energy technology at early stages through the Solar Fuels 
Basic Research Initiative at the Department of Energy.
  The initiative would focus on the areas of science that are necessary 
to develop solar fuels, such as chemistry and materials science. It is 
important, indeed, and it is critical that we accelerate the research 
and deployment of next generation clean energy technologies.
  In authorizing this research, which would be made available to 
companies, the Federal Government would help cutting-edge companies 
take the critical next steps in energy innovation. If we are thoughtful 
in how we advance American energy innovation, we can create jobs, 
preserve our resources, and improve the health of our communities.


                        Recognizing Joseph Paris

  Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I wish to recognize Joseph 
Paris, a teacher at the Stetson Middle School in the West Chester Area 
School District, who received the Bob Thompson Excellence in Energy 
Award from the National Energy Education Development Project.
  Mr. Paris has been bringing technology into the classroom, while 
spurring interest and encouraging students to succeed. Great job, Mr. 
Paris.


      Recognizing the Home of the Sparrow as Nonprofit of the Year

  Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I wish to recognize the 
Home of the Sparrow as Nonprofit of the Year, as recognized by The Main 
Line Chamber of Commerce.
  The Home of the Sparrow provides housing, education, and access to 
community resources to low-income women in Chester County. And the Home 
of the Sparrow has helped bring positive change to so many, and 
continues as a stellar, caring example of making a difference in 
Chester County.

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