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Subject: Governor and First Lady Scott - State of the State ReceptionDate: Tuesday, December 15, 2015 5:03:00 PMAttachments: State of the State Reception.pdf

FAQ.pdf

On behalf of Governor and First Lady Scott, I would like to take this opportunity to invite you and a guest to attend the State of the State Reception at the Florida Governor's Mansion on Tuesday, January 12, 2016. The reception will begin at 6:00PM and conclude at 7:30PM. The dress is business attire. If you are able to attend, you must visit RSVP.MyFlorida.com and fill out the requested information by using code 011216. All responses must be received by Saturday, January 9, 2016. For more information, please refer to the FAQ attachment. We hope to see you there. Sincerely, Elliott StewartGovernor’s Regional Representative Note: There is no charge to attend this event. For those guests who are required under applicable lobbying or gift laws to pay for food or beverage consumed at the reception, the cost is $25 per guest. Payment must be made prior to the event in the form of a check made payable to “Governor’s Mansion Auxiliary" and mailed to: Governor’s Mansion Auxiliary, 700 N. Adams Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32303.

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Subject: Invitation to Governor Rick Scott and First Lady Ann Scott"s Florida Leaders Holiday ReceptionDate: Thursday, November 12, 2015 2:38:00 PMAttachments: FAQ.pdf

Florida Leaders-B.pdf

On behalf of Governor Rick Scott and First Lady Ann Scott, I would like to take this

opportunity to invite you and a guest to attend the Florida Leaders Holiday Reception. The

event will take place at the Florida Governor's Mansion on December 1, 2015.

Doors will open at 5:30PM and the reception will conclude at 7:00PM. If you are able to

attend, RSVP at rsvp.myflorida.com and use code 120115 to fill out the requested

information by November 29.

For further information, please refer to the FAQ attachment. We hope to see you there.

Sincerely,

Elliott Stewart

Governor’s Regional Representative

[email protected]

Note: There is no charge to attend this event. For those guests who are required under applicable lobbying or gift laws to pay for food or beverage consumed at the reception, the cost is $25 per guest. Payment must be made prior to the event in the form of a check made payable to “Governor’s Mansion Auxiliary" and mailed to: Governor’s Mansion Auxiliary, 700 N. Adams Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32303.

From: Russo, KatherineAnneTo: Hartline, ChrisSubject: Iran State Sanctions Letter from Rep. DeSantisDate: Tuesday, October 27, 2015 12:55:35 PMAttachments: Iran State Sanctions Letter Rep. DeSantis.pdf

Good Afternoon Chris, Please find attached a letter from Rep. Ron DeSantis to House Speaker Crisafulli and Senate President Gardiner commending Florida’s legislature for its consistent efforts to hold the Iranian regime accountable for its terror-sponsoring behavior. Governor Scott is cc’d on the letter. We dropped a hard copy of the letter in the mail this afternoon, but I also wanted to send an electronic copy to ensure receipt. Many thanks,Katherine Anne Russo

Katherine Anne Russo | Congressman Ron DeSantis308 Cannon House Office Building | (202) 225-2706 | http://DeSantis.House.Gov

From: Carmack, DustinTo: Bolton, BrettSubject: Automatic reply: Emergency Management ContactsDate: Friday, August 28, 2015 1:38:57 PM

Thank you for your message. I am currently out of the country with limited and at times, no e-mail access. If you have any questions in the mean time or need immediate assistance, please contact our office at 202-225-2706, or Shira Gladstone, Deputy Chief of Staff, at [email protected]. Dustin CarmackChief of StaffCongressman Ron DeSantis | FL-06308 Cannon House Office Buildingp. 202.225.2706 | f. 202.226.6299http://www.desantis.house.gov/

From: Gladstone, ShiraTo: Cecil, ShelbySubject: RE: Public Records Request InformationDate: Thursday, July 16, 2015 4:33:14 PM

Shelby – please feel free to call him at the office: 202-225-2706 and he’ll be glad to speak with you. Thank you. Shira GladstoneDeputy Chief of Staff I Congressman Ron DeSantis (FL-6)308 Cannon HOB I 202-225-2706 I desantis.house.gov

From: Cecil, Shelby [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2015 3:47 PMTo: Gladstone, ShiraSubject: RE: Public Records Request Information Ms. Gladstone, It seems as though I do not have permission to email Mr. Carmack, as my server tells me so on behalf of the specified user. Is there a phone number I could reach either of you at to discuss this request? Thank you for your cooperation, Shelby CecilOffice of Open GovernmentExecutive Office of Governor Rick ScottPL-04 The CapitolTallahassee, FL 32399(850) 717-9248

From: Gladstone, Shira [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2015 12:47 PMTo: Cecil, ShelbySubject: RE: Public Records Request Information Shelby – thank you for reaching out. My Chief of Staff will be the one to talk to with regard to your request, he can be reached at [email protected]. Thank you again,Shira Shira GladstoneDeputy Chief of Staff I Congressman Ron DeSantis (FL-6)308 Cannon HOB I 202-225-2706 I desantis.house.gov

From: Cecil, Shelby [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2015 12:09 PMTo: Gladstone, ShiraSubject: Public Records Request Information Good morning Ms. Gladstone, I would like to check the status on my previous email regarding a public records request our office received. The documents requested include correspondence our office has had with Representative DeSantis and his staff from January 2013 to the present. As noted, we ask if you would please provide us with the Representative's email address so we may complete this search. Additionally, we ask to also receive a list of Representative DeSanitis' staff from January 2013 to the present along with their email addresses. If you prefer to handle this request via phone or have any questions regarding this matter, please contact our office at the phone number listed below. Sincerely, Shelby CecilOffice of Open GovernmentExecutive Office of Governor Rick ScottPL-04 The CapitolTallahassee, FL 32399(850) 717-9248 Please note that Florida has a broad public records law, and that all correspondence to me via email may be subject to disclosure. Under Florida law email addresses are public records.

Learn more about how Governor Rick Scott is creating an environment where private-sector jobs can grow and Florida’s schools prepare students for college and careers. Sign up to receive Governor Scott’s e-mail updates at www.FLGov.com/newsletter. @ItsWorkingFL

From: Microsoft Outlook on behalf of Gladstone, ShiraTo: Cecil, ShelbySubject: RE: Public Records Request InformationDate: Thursday, July 16, 2015 4:33:14 PMAttachments: RE Public Records Request Information .msg

Sender: [email protected]: RE: Public Records Request InformationMessage-Id: <[email protected]>Recipient: Shelby.Cecil@eog myflorida.com

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___________________________________________________________________________________

From: Gladstone, Shira [[email protected]]To: Cecil, Shelby [[email protected]]CC: Subject: RE: Public Records Request Information Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2015 15:33:08Attachment 1: image001.gif___________________________________________________________________________________

Shelby – please feel free to call him at the office: 202-225-2706 andhe’ll be glad to speak with you. Thank you.

Shira Gladstone

Deputy Chief of Staff I Congressman Ron DeSantis (FL-6)

308 Cannon HOB I 202-225-2706 I desantis.house.gov<http://desantis.house.gov/>

From: Cecil, Shelby [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2015 3:47 PMTo: Gladstone, ShiraSubject: RE: Public Records Request Information

Ms. Gladstone,

It seems as though I do not have permission to email Mr. Carmack, as myserver tells me so on behalf of the specified user. Is there a phonenumber I could reach either of you at to discuss this request?

Thank you for your cooperation,

Shelby Cecil

Office of Open Government

Executive Office of Governor Rick Scott

PL-04 The Capitol

Tallahassee, FL 32399


(850) 717-9248

From: Gladstone, Shira [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2015 12:47 PMTo: Cecil, ShelbySubject: RE: Public Records Request Information

Shelby – thank you for reaching out. My Chief of Staff will be the oneto talk to with regard to your request, he can be reached [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> .

Thank you again,

Shira

Shira Gladstone



From: Cecil, Shelby [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2015 12:09 PMTo: Gladstone, ShiraSubject: Public Records Request Information

Good morning Ms. Gladstone,

I would like to check the status on my previous email regarding apublic records request our office received. The documents requestedinclude correspondence our office has had with Representative DeSantisand his staff from January 2013 to the present. As noted, we ask if youwould please provide us with the Representative's email address so wemay complete this search.

Additionally, we ask to also receive a list of RepresentativeDeSanitis' staff from January 2013 to the present along with their emailaddresses. If you prefer to handle this request via phone or have anyquestions regarding this matter, please contact our office at the phonenumber listed below.


Sincerely,

Shelby Cecil



PL-04 The Capitol


(850) 717-9248

Please note that Florida has a broad public records law, and that allcorrespondence to me via email may be subject to disclosure. UnderFlorida law email addresses are public records.

Learn more about how Governor Rick Scott is creating an environmentwhere private-sector jobs can grow and Florida’s schools preparestudents for college and careers. Sign up to receive Governor Scott’se-mail updates at www.FLGov.com/newsletter<http://www.flgov.com/newsletter> .

@ItsWorkingFL

<http://www.twitter.com/ItsWorkingFL>

From: Cecil, ShelbyTo: "Gladstone, Shira"Subject: RE: Public Records Request InformationDate: Thursday, July 16, 2015 3:46:35 PM

Ms. Gladstone, It seems as though I do not have permission to email Mr. Carmack, as my server tells me so on behalf of the specified user. Is there a phone number I could reach either of you at to discuss this request? Thank you for your cooperation, Shelby CecilOffice of Open GovernmentExecutive Office of Governor Rick ScottPL-04 The CapitolTallahassee, FL 32399(850) 717-9248


From: Cecil, Shelby [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2015 12:09 PMTo: Gladstone, ShiraSubject: Public Records Request Information Good morning Ms. Gladstone, I would like to check the status on my previous email regarding a public records request our office received. The documents requested include correspondence our office has had with Representative DeSantis and his staff from January 2013 to the present. As noted, we ask if you would please provide us with the Representative's email address so we may complete this search.

Additionally, we ask to also receive a list of Representative DeSanitis' staff from January 2013 to the present along with their email addresses. If you prefer to handle this request via phone or have any questions regarding this matter, please contact our office at the phone number listed below. Sincerely, Shelby CecilOffice of Open GovernmentExecutive Office of Governor Rick ScottPL-04 The CapitolTallahassee, FL 32399(850) 717-9248 Please note that Florida has a broad public records law, and that all correspondence to me via email may be subject to disclosure. Under Florida law email addresses are public records.


From: Microsoft Outlook on behalf of Cecil, ShelbyTo: "Gladstone, Shira"Subject: RE: Public Records Request InformationDate: Thursday, July 16, 2015 3:46:35 PMAttachments: RE Public Records Request Information .msg

Sender: [email protected]: RE: Public Records Request InformationMessage-Id: <[email protected] fl.gov>To: Shira.Gladstone@mail house.gov


___________________________________________________________________________________

From: Cecil, Shelby []To: 'Gladstone, Shira' [[email protected]]CC: Subject: RE: Public Records Request Information Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2015 14:46:33Attachment 1: image001.gif___________________________________________________________________________________

Ms. Gladstone,

It seems as though I do not have permission to email Mr. Carmack, as my server tells me so on behalf of the specified user. Is there a phone number I could reach either of you at to discuss this request?


Shelby Cecil



PL-04 The Capitol


(850) 717-9248


Shelby – thank you for reaching out. My Chief of Staff will be the one to talk to with regard to your request, he can be reached at [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> .

Thank you again,

Shira


Shira Gladstone


308 Cannon HOB I 202-225-2706 I desantis.house.gov <http://desantis.house.gov/>



I would like to check the status on my previous email regarding a public records request our office received. The documents requested include correspondence our office has had with Representative DeSantis and his staff from January 2013 to the present. As noted, we ask if you would please provide us with the Representative's email address so we may complete this search.

Additionally, we ask to also receive a list of Representative DeSanitis' staff from January 2013 to the present along with their email addresses. If you prefer to handle this request via phone or have any questions regarding this matter, please contact our office at the phone number listed below.

Sincerely,

Shelby Cecil



PL-04 The Capitol


(850) 717-9248

Please note that Florida has a broad public records law, and that all correspondence to me via email may be subject to disclosure. Under Florida law email addresses are public records.

Learn more about how Governor Rick Scott is creating an environment where private-sector jobs can grow and Florida’s schools prepare students for college and careers. Sign up to receive Governor Scott’s e-mail


updates at <http://www.flgov.com/newsletter> www.FLGov.com/newsletter.

@ItsWorkingFL


From: Microsoft Outlook on behalf of Cecil, ShelbyTo: "Gladstone, Shira"Subject: RE: Public Records Request InformationDate: Thursday, July 16, 2015 3:46:35 PMAttachments: RE Public Records Request Information .msg

Sender: [email protected]: RE: Public Records Request InformationMessage-Id: <[email protected] fl.gov>To: Shira.Gladstone@mail house.gov


___________________________________________________________________________________

From: Cecil, Shelby []To: 'Gladstone, Shira' [[email protected]]CC: Subject: RE: Public Records Request Information Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2015 14:46:33Attachment 1: image001.gif___________________________________________________________________________________

Ms. Gladstone,

It seems as though I do not have permission to email Mr. Carmack, as myserver tells me so on behalf of the specified user. Is there a phonenumber I could reach either of you at to discuss this request?


Shelby Cecil



PL-04 The Capitol


(850) 717-9248


Shelby – thank you for reaching out. My Chief of Staff will be the oneto talk to with regard to your request, he can be reached [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> .

Thank you again,

Shira


Shira Gladstone





I would like to check the status on my previous email regarding apublic records request our office received. The documents requestedinclude correspondence our office has had with Representative DeSantisand his staff from January 2013 to the present. As noted, we ask if youwould please provide us with the Representative's email address so wemay complete this search.

Additionally, we ask to also receive a list of RepresentativeDeSanitis' staff from January 2013 to the present along with their emailaddresses. If you prefer to handle this request via phone or have anyquestions regarding this matter, please contact our office at the phonenumber listed below.

Sincerely,

Shelby Cecil



PL-04 The Capitol


(850) 717-9248


Please note that Florida has a broad public records law, and that allcorrespondence to me via email may be subject to disclosure. UnderFlorida law email addresses are public records.

Learn more about how Governor Rick Scott is creating an environmentwhere private-sector jobs can grow and Florida’s schools preparestudents for college and careers. Sign up to receive Governor Scott’se-mail updates at www.FLGov.com/newsletter<http://www.flgov.com/newsletter> .

@ItsWorkingFL


From: Cecil, ShelbyTo: "[email protected]."Subject: Public Records Request InformationDate: Thursday, July 16, 2015 3:41:19 PM

Mr. Carmack, I would like to follow-up with you on obtaining information regarding a public records request Governor Rick Scott's Office of Open Government received. . The documents requested include correspondence our office has had with Representative DeSantis and his staff from January 2013 to the present. We ask if you would please provide us with the Representative's email address so we may complete this search. Additionally, we ask to also receive a list of Representative DeSantis' staff from January 2013 to the present along with their email addresses. If you prefer to handle this request via phone or have any questions regarding this matter, please do not hesistate to contact our office at the phone number listed below. Sincerely, Shelby CecilOffice of Open GovernmentExecutive Office of Governor Rick ScottPL-04 The CapitolTallahassee, FL 32399(850) 717-9248 Please note that Florida has a broad public records law, and that all correspondence to me via email may be subject to disclosure. Under Florida law email addresses are public records.


From: Cecil, ShelbyTo: "Gladstone, Shira"Subject: RE: Public Records Request InformationDate: Wednesday, July 08, 2015 12:50:15 PM

Ms. Gladstone, Thank you for your help! Shelby CecilOffice of Open GovernmentExecutive Office of Governor Rick ScottPL-04 The CapitolTallahassee, FL 32399(850) 717-9248


From: Cecil, Shelby [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2015 12:09 PMTo: Gladstone, ShiraSubject: Public Records Request Information Good morning Ms. Gladstone, I would like to check the status on my previous email regarding a public records request our office received. The documents requested include correspondence our office has had with Representative DeSantis and his staff from January 2013 to the present. As noted, we ask if you would please provide us with the Representative's email address so we may complete this search. Additionally, we ask to also receive a list of Representative DeSanitis' staff from January 2013 to the present along with their email addresses. If you prefer to handle this request via phone or have any questions regarding this matter, please contact our office at the phone number listed below.

Sincerely, Shelby CecilOffice of Open GovernmentExecutive Office of Governor Rick ScottPL-04 The CapitolTallahassee, FL 32399(850) 717-9248 Please note that Florida has a broad public records law, and that all correspondence to me via email may be subject to disclosure. Under Florida law email addresses are public records.


From: Cecil, ShelbyTo: [email protected]: Public Records Request InformationDate: Wednesday, July 08, 2015 12:49:54 PM

Good afternoon Mr. Carmack, Ms. Gladstone provided me with your email so I could reach out to you in regards to a public records request the Executive Office of the Governor received. The documents requested include correspondence our office has had with Representative DeSantis and his staff from January 2013 to the present. We ask if you would please provide us with the Representative's email address so we may complete this search. Additionally, we ask to also receive a list of Representative DeSantis' staff from January 2013 to the present along with their email addresses. If you prefer to handle this request via phone or have any questions regarding this matter, please contact our office at the phone number listed below. Sincerely, Shelby CecilOffice of Open GovernmentExecutive Office of Governor Rick ScottPL-04 The CapitolTallahassee, FL 32399(850) 717-9248 Please note that Florida has a broad public records law, and that all correspondence to me via email may be subject to disclosure. Under Florida law email addresses are public records.


From: Gladstone, ShiraTo: Cecil, ShelbySubject: RE: Public Records Request InformationDate: Wednesday, July 08, 2015 12:47:01 PM

Shelby – thank you for reaching out. My Chief of Staff will be the one to talk to with regard to your request, he can be reached at [email protected]. Thank you again,Shira Shira GladstoneDeputy Chief of Staff I Congressman Ron DeSantis (FL-6)308 Cannon HOB I 202-225-2706 I desantis.house.gov

From: Cecil, Shelby [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2015 12:09 PMTo: Gladstone, ShiraSubject: Public Records Request Information Good morning Ms. Gladstone, I would like to check the status on my previous email regarding a public records request our office received. The documents requested include correspondence our office has had with Representative DeSantis and his staff from January 2013 to the present. As noted, we ask if you would please provide us with the Representative's email address so we may complete this search. Additionally, we ask to also receive a list of Representative DeSanitis' staff from January 2013 to the present along with their email addresses. If you prefer to handle this request via phone or have any questions regarding this matter, please contact our office at the phone number listed below. Sincerely, Shelby CecilOffice of Open GovernmentExecutive Office of Governor Rick ScottPL-04 The CapitolTallahassee, FL 32399(850) 717-9248 Please note that Florida has a broad public records law, and that all correspondence to me via email may be subject to disclosure. Under Florida law email addresses are public records.

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From: Cecil, ShelbyTo: "[email protected]"Subject: Public Records Request InformationDate: Wednesday, July 08, 2015 12:08:35 PM

Good morning Ms. Gladstone, I would like to check the status on my previous email regarding a public records request our office received. The documents requested include correspondence our office has had with Representative DeSantis and his staff from January 2013 to the present. As noted, we ask if you would please provide us with the Representative's email address so we may complete this search. Additionally, we ask to also receive a list of Representative DeSanitis' staff from January 2013 to the present along with their email addresses. If you prefer to handle this request via phone or have any questions regarding this matter, please contact our office at the phone number listed below. Sincerely, Shelby CecilOffice of Open GovernmentExecutive Office of Governor Rick ScottPL-04 The CapitolTallahassee, FL 32399(850) 717-9248 Please note that Florida has a broad public records law, and that all correspondence to me via email may be subject to disclosure. Under Florida law email addresses are public records.


From: Cecil, ShelbyTo: [email protected]: Sams, SavannahSubject: Public Records Request InformationDate: Monday, June 29, 2015 4:31:00 PM

Good afternoon Ms. Gladstone, Governor Rick Scott's Office of Open Government received a public records request for any correspondence our office has had with Representative DeSantis from January 2013-present. In an attempt to condense and simplify our office's search for the responsive documents, I would like to ask that you please provide me with the Representative's email address. Additionally,the request asks for any correspondence between the Execuctive Office of the Governor and Representative DeSantis' staff. On this note, I also ask that you please provide me with a list of his staff members from January 2013, along with their email addresses. If you prefer to handle this matter via phone or have any questions regarding this matter, please contact our office. Sincerely, Shelby CecilOffice of Open GovernmentExecutive Office of Governor Rick ScottPL-04 The CapitolTallahassee, FL 32399(850) 717-9248 Please note that Florida has a broad public records law, and that all correspondence to me via email may be subject to disclosure. Under Florida law email addresses are public records.


From: Carmack, DustinTo: Hartline, Chris; Douglas Callaway (Florida DoT)Cc: Kaye, JordanSubject: TransportationDate: Tuesday, June 09, 2015 3:21:11 PMAttachments: TEA Section by Section, May 2015.pdf

TEA- DeSantis.pdf

Good afternoon Chris & Doug, I wanted to give you two a heads up as soon as possible since we just received the green light to drop our bill tomorrow. Doug, I know we spoke briefly earlier this year that Congressman DeSantis was interested in introducing a reform-minded transportation bill. We’ve teamed up with Senator Mike Lee from Utah on an approach similar to what Rep. Tom Graves introduced in the House last year, the Transportation Empowerment Act. We recognize that the bill is a longer-term solution for the HTF, but the Congressman believes that the aim of this bill would greatly benefit Florida and its transportation system while allowing it to have the flexibility and quicker timeframes to move on infrastructure projects. Our office is happy to answer any questions you may have. I’m also looping in our new Legislative Director, Jordan Kaye, for your contact information. Full text and section-by-section is attached. Many thanks, -Dustin How it Works

Transfers almost all authority over federal highway and transit programs to the states over a five-year period.Lowers the federal gas tax to 3.7 cents from 18.4 cents over the same time period.During the five-year phase out, states will receive block grants formulaically that come with vastly fewer federal strings attached.Provides for turnback to begin once existing and prior financial obligations are met to the states.

What It DoesImmediately reduces the bureaucratic burden involved in the construction of critical transportation projects.Results in a faster administrative response to the transportation problems Americans face, such as traffic, commuting, and access.Gives states greater flexibility in their tax structure.Connects where people want to work with where they want to live.Opens opportunities to develop new mass-transit solutions, innovate environmental protections, and improve the financing of projects.Creates jobs and grows the economy.

S.____ Transportation Empowerment Act: Section by Section Section 1 – Short Title Section 2 – Findings and Purposes Findings: The objective of the Federal highway program – to facilitate construction of a modern freeway system – is near completion, and, in many cases, has already been achieved. However, the Federal government continues to use Federal motor fuels taxes to implement one-size-fits-all programs that are not necessarily appropriate for individual states. States should bear the responsibility for and have flexibility in building transportation infrastructure, while not having the federal government apply uniform mandates that fail to acknowledge the unique circumstances of each State. Purpose: The Transportation Empowerment Act (TEA) seeks to provide a new policy blueprint to govern the Federal role in transportation once existing and prior obligations are met, and the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) is solvent. Specifically, this will involve returning to the States maximum discretionary authority and fiscal responsibility for all transportation systems that are not within the direct purview of the Federal government, but preserving and responsibly funding areas where there is a direct Federal role, such as the Dwight D. Eisenhower National System of Interstate and Defense Highways, national programs and transportation research, and emergency assistance, among others. Section 3 – Funding Limitation Notwithstanding any other provision of law, if transportation authorizations under TEA exceed available funds in the HTF, proportional cuts will be made to authorizations to prevent HTF subsidies from being required. Section 4 – Funding for Core Highway Programs Core Highway Programs TEA funds the following Core Highway Programs: • National Highway Performance Program (NHPP)

o Provides funding to States to “preserve and improve” the National Highway System, which includes the Interstate System highways and bridges as well as nearly all other major highways. NHPP includes projects to achieve national performance goals for infrastructure condition, safety, reconstruction, rehabilitation, etc. Eligibility is removed for bicycle transportation and pedestrian walkways, environmental restoration and pollution abatement. States can still use the excess tax receipts provided under the bill to fund these programs if they choose.

• Surface Transportation Program (STP)

o Provides funding for States to repair and maintain any Federal-aid highways and bridges on any public road. Funds can also be used on transit capital projects or on routes for non-motorized transportation. Eligibility is removed for transportation alternatives projects, as

well as environmental mitigation, restoration and pollution abatement. States can still use the excess tax receipts provided under the bill to fund these programs if they choose.

• Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)

o Focused on reducing fatalities and road injuries by correcting hazardous road locations, such as dangerous intersections, or making road improvements such as adding rumble strips. HSIP requires each State to utilize a Strategic Highway Safety Plan to meet reduction goals in fatalities and injuries.

TEA eliminates authorization for the Transportation Alternatives Program (TA), which funds highway beautification, routes for non-motorized transportation and recreational trails. Some of the projects funded under TA, such as bicycle facilities and pedestrian walkways, are eligible to be funded under the National Highway Performance Program, the Surface Transportation Program, and the Highway Safety Improvement Program. TEA still permits states to transfer up to 50% of any apportionment to any other apportionment program, consistent with current law. Funding Formula for Core Highway Programs Section 4 funds the Core Highway Programs by percentage allocation. Specifically, for the years authorized by the bill (2016-2020) not more than 10% of the balance of the HTF at the beginning of the fiscal year, accounting for estimated revenues, may be allocated to fund these core programs. The amounts allocated from the HTF will decrease proportionately as the tax revenues are phased down and certain transportation responsibilities are devolved to the states. Additional Programs Funded • Emergency Relief: $100 million provided for each fiscal year, 2016-2020; consistent with FY15

enacted amounts.

• Federal Lands Programs

o Federal Lands Transportation Program - $300 million provided for each fiscal year, 2016-2020, which is the same as FY15 enacted amounts. Consistent with current law, $240 million shall be for the National Park Service, and $30 million for the Fish and Wildlife Service. The rest will be allocated among the Forest Service, the Corps of Engineers, and the Bureau of Land Management. This program provides funding for these agencies to construct roads, bridges and perform other transportation activities.

o Federal Lands Access Program - $250 million for each fiscal year, 2016-2020, consistent with FY15 enacted amounts. This program funds projects that are on, or adjacent to, or provide access to, federal lands.

Administrative Expenses

Administrative expenses have historically amounted to approximately 1% of the Federal Highway Administration Budget, which totaled approximately $412 million in FY15. TEA maintains the 1% allocation for Administrative expenses, which will reduce proportionally as revenues to the HTF, and subsequently, federal responsibilities, decline. A Point of Order is provided for any measure that would authorize less than 1% of funds for administrative expenses during any fiscal year. Transferability of Funds Full transferability of funds for any surface transportation project (including mass transit/rail) may be made at the discretion of individual States. If a State uses these funds for purposes that are not related to surface transportation, the amount that is improperly transferred will be deducted from any amount the State would otherwise receive from the HTF. Modifications to the Federal-aid System Technical corrections are made, and code citations and dates are updated. Beginning on October 1, 2016, a highway construction/improvement program will not be considered Federal highway construction/improvement unless/until a State expends Federal funds for the construction portion of the project. However, a State can spend Federal dollars before the construction phase for related expenses (environmental documentation or design work) without being considered a Federal highway project. If the State reimburses the Federal government for Federal dollars spent on a highway construction/improvement cost, it will no longer be considered a Federal highway project. As of October 1, 2016, no new reporting requirements shall apply in order to use Federal funds for highway projects by a public-private partnership. Core Programs Financing Rate The amount of federal gasoline taxes available to fund core highway programs is as follows: 2016-2017: 18.3/gallon 2017-2018: 9.6/gallon 2018-2019: 6.4/gallon 2019-2020: 5.0/gallon 2020-beyond: 3.7/gallon The amount of federal diesel fuel tax available to fund core highway programs is as follows: 2016-2017: 24.3/gallon 2017-2018: 12.7/gallon 2018-2019: 8.5/gallon

2019-2020: 6.6/gallon 2020-beyond: 5.0/gallon Mass Transit The Mass Transit account is terminated and remaining revenues are transferred to the Highway Account. However, as detailed above, States will still be allowed to use their excess tax receipts for mass transit, if they choose. Section 5 – Funding for Highway Research & Development Program Changes to the core federal highway programs are made, eligibilities repealed as referenced in the program descriptions in Section 4, laid out above, and conforming amendments are made. The Metropolitan Transportation Planning Program is repealed. The Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program is repealed. Historic Bridges program is repealed. Transportation Alternatives Program is repealed (see Funding for Core Federal Highways section above). The Highway Research and Development Program is funded at $115 million for each fiscal year, 2016-2020, consistent with FY15 enacted amounts. This program funds investment in research activities that address current and emerging highway transportation needs. Consistent with current law, the Federal share of the cost of these activities shall not exceed 80%. Section 6 – Return of Excess Tax Receipts To States Beginning on the first day of each fiscal year, 2016-2019, the Secretary will determine the difference between the fuel taxes used to fund the Core Highway Program (See Section 4) and total fuel taxes collected and allocate the excess revenue to the States, in proportion equal to their HTF contributions, to be used for transportation programs at the discretion of the States. If a State uses these funds for purposes that are not related to surface transportation, the amount that is improperly transferred will be deducted from any amount the State would otherwise receive from the HTF. Section 7: Reduction in Taxes on Gasoline, Diesel Fuel, Kerosene, and Special Fuels Funding Highway Trust Fund The reduction in gas taxes is made permanent on September 30, 2020. Gasoline taxes are brought down from 18.3 cents per gallon to 3.7 cents per gallon. Diesel fuel and kerosene would be taxed at 5 cents per gallon, down from 24.3 cents per gallon. The entireties of the taxes collected are dedicated to financing the Core Highway Programs.

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(Original Signature of Member)

114TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION H. R.

To empower States with authority for most taxing and spending for highway

programs and mass transit programs, and for other purposes.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Mr. DESANTIS introduced the following bill; which was referred to the

Committee on

A BILL To empower States with authority for most taxing and

spending for highway programs and mass transit pro-

grams, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-1

tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 2

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 3

This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Transportation Em-4

powerment Act’’. 5

SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES. 6

(a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds that— 7

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(1) the objective of the Federal highway pro-1

gram has been to facilitate the construction of a 2

modern freeway system that promotes efficient inter-3

state commerce by connecting all States; 4

(2) the objective described in paragraph (1) has 5

been attained, and the Interstate System connecting 6

all States is near completion; 7

(3) each State has the responsibility of pro-8

viding an efficient transportation network for the 9

residents of the State; 10

(4) each State has the means to build and oper-11

ate a network of transportation systems, including 12

highways, that best serves the needs of the State; 13

(5) each State is best capable of determining 14

the needs of the State and acting on those needs; 15

(6) the Federal role in highway transportation 16

has, over time, usurped the role of the States by tax-17

ing motor fuels used in the States and then distrib-18

uting the proceeds to the States based on the per-19

ceptions of the Federal Government on what is best 20

for the States; 21

(7) the Federal Government has used the Fed-22

eral motor fuels tax revenues to force all States to 23

take actions that are not necessarily appropriate for 24

individual States; 25

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(8) the Federal distribution, review, and en-1

forcement process wastes billions of dollars on un-2

productive activities; 3

(9) Federal mandates that apply uniformly to 4

all 50 States, regardless of the different cir-5

cumstances of the States, cause the States to waste 6

billions of hard-earned tax dollars on projects, pro-7

grams, and activities that the States would not oth-8

erwise undertake; and 9

(10) Congress has expressed a strong interest 10

in reducing the role of the Federal Government by 11

allowing each State to manage its own affairs. 12

(b) PURPOSES.—The purposes of this Act are— 13

(1) to provide a new policy blueprint to govern 14

the Federal role in transportation once existing and 15

prior financial obligations are met; 16

(2) to return to the individual States maximum 17

discretionary authority and fiscal responsibility for 18

all elements of the national surface transportation 19

systems that are not within the direct purview of the 20

Federal Government; 21

(3) to preserve Federal responsibility for the 22

Dwight D. Eisenhower National System of Inter-23

state and Defense Highways; 24

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(4) to preserve the responsibility of the Depart-1

ment of Transportation for— 2

(A) design, construction, and preservation 3

of transportation facilities on Federal public 4

land; 5

(B) national programs of transportation 6

research and development and transportation 7

safety; and 8

(C) emergency assistance to the States in 9

response to natural disasters; 10

(5) to eliminate to the maximum extent prac-11

ticable Federal obstacles to the ability of each State 12

to apply innovative solutions to the financing, de-13

sign, construction, operation, and preservation of 14

Federal and State transportation facilities; and 15

(6) with respect to transportation activities car-16

ried out by States, local governments, and the pri-17

vate sector, to encourage— 18

(A) competition among States, local gov-19

ernments, and the private sector; and 20

(B) innovation, energy efficiency, private 21

sector participation, and productivity. 22

SEC. 3. FUNDING LIMITATION. 23

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, if the 24

Secretary of Transportation determines for any of fiscal 25

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years 2016 through 2020 that the aggregate amount re-1

quired to carry out transportation programs and projects 2

under this Act and amendments made by this Act exceeds 3

the estimated aggregate amount in the Highway Trust 4

Fund available for those programs and projects for the 5

fiscal year, each amount made available for that program 6

or project shall be reduced by the pro rata percentage re-7

quired to reduce the aggregate amount required to carry 8

out those programs and projects to an amount equal to 9

that available for those programs and projects in the 10

Highway Trust Fund for the fiscal year. 11

SEC. 4. FUNDING FOR CORE HIGHWAY PROGRAMS. 12

(a) IN GENERAL.— 13

(1) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— 14

The following sums are authorized to be appro-15

priated out of the Highway Trust Fund (other than 16

the Mass Transit Account): 17

(A) FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAY PROGRAM, 18

ETC.—For the national highway performance 19

program under section 119 of title 23, United 20

States Code, the surface transportation pro-21

gram under section 133 of that title, the high-22

way safety improvement program under section 23

148 of that title, and the congestion mitigation 24

and air quality improvement program under 25

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section 149 of that title, for each of fiscal years 1

2016 through 2020, an aggregate amount not 2

to exceed 10 percent of the balance of the 3

Highway Trust Fund (other than such Mass 4

Transit Account) as estimated (taking into ac-5

count estimated revenues) at the beginning of 6

each such fiscal year. 7

(B) EMERGENCY RELIEF.—For emergency 8

relief under section 125 of title 23, United 9

States Code, $100,000,000 for each of fiscal 10

years 2016 through 2020. 11

(C) FEDERAL LANDS PROGRAMS.— 12

(i) FEDERAL LANDS TRANSPOR-13

TATION PROGRAM.—For the Federal lands 14

transportation program under section 203 15

of title 23, United States Code, 16

$300,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2016 17

through 2020, of which $240,000,000 of 18

the amount made available for each fiscal 19

year shall be the amount for the National 20

Park Service and $30,000,000 of the 21

amount made available for each fiscal year 22

shall be the amount for the United States 23

Fish and Wildlife Service. 24

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(ii) FEDERAL LANDS ACCESS PRO-1

GRAM.—For the Federal lands access pro-2

gram under section 204 of title 23, United 3

States Code, $250,000,000 for each of fis-4

cal years 2016 through 2020. 5

(D) ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES.—Section 6

104(a) of title 23, United States Code, is 7

amended by striking paragraph (1) and insert-8

ing the following: 9

‘‘(1) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— 10

‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—There are authorized 11

to be appropriated from the Highway Trust 12

Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) 13

for each of fiscal years 2016 through 2020, to 14

be made available to the Secretary for adminis-15

trative expenses of the Federal Highway Ad-16

ministration, an amount equal to 1 percent of 17

the balance of the Highway Trust Fund (other 18

than such Mass Transit Account) as estimated 19

(taking into account estimated revenues) at the 20

beginning of each such fiscal year. 21

‘‘(B)(i) Notwithstanding any other provi-22

sion of law, it shall not be in order in the Sen-23

ate or the House of Representatives to consider 24

any measure that would make available for ex-25

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penditure from the Highway Trust Fund (other 1

than the Mass Transit Account) for a fiscal 2

year an amount less than the amount author-3

ized under subparagraph (A) for such fiscal 4

year. 5

‘‘(ii)(I) Clause (i) may be waived or sus-6

pended in the Senate only by the affirmative 7

vote of 3⁄5 of the Members, duly chosen and 8

sworn. 9

‘‘(II) Debate on appeals in the Senate 10

from the decisions of the Chair relating to sub-11

clause (I) shall be limited to 1 hour, to be 12

equally divided between, and controlled by, the 13

mover and the manager of the measure that 14

would make available for expenditure from the 15

Fund for a fiscal year an amount less than the 16

amount described in subparagraph (A). An af-17

firmative vote of 3⁄5 of the Members, duly cho-18

sen and sworn, shall be required in the Senate 19

to sustain an appeal of the ruling of the Chair 20

on a point of order raised in relation to sub-21

clause (I). 22

‘‘(iii) This subparagraph is enacted by 23

Congress— 24

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‘‘(I) as an exercise of the rulemaking 1

power of the House of Representatives and 2

the Senate, respectively, and as such it is 3

deemed a part of the rules of each House, 4

respectively, but applicable only with re-5

spect to the procedure to be followed in 6

that House in the case of a joint resolu-7

tion, and it supersedes other rules only to 8

the extent that it is inconsistent with those 9

rules; and 10

‘‘(II) with full recognition of the con-11

stitutional right of either House to change 12

the rules (so far as relating to the proce-13

dure of that House) at any time, in the 14

same manner and to the same extent as in 15

the case of any other rule of that House.’’. 16

(2) TRANSFERABILITY OF FUNDS.—Section 104 17

of title 23, United States Code, is amended by strik-18

ing subsection (f) and inserting the following: 19

‘‘(f) TRANSFERABILITY OF FUNDS.— 20

‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—To the extent that a State 21

determines that funds made available under this title 22

to the State for a purpose are in excess of the needs 23

of the State for that purpose, the State may transfer 24

the excess funds to, and use the excess funds for, 25

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any surface transportation (including mass transit 1

and rail) purpose in the State. 2

‘‘(2) ENFORCEMENT.—If the Secretary deter-3

mines that a State has transferred funds under 4

paragraph (1) to a purpose that is not a surface 5

transportation purpose as described in paragraph 6

(1), the amount of the improperly transferred funds 7

shall be deducted from any amount the State would 8

otherwise receive from the Highway Trust Fund for 9

the fiscal year that begins after the date of the de-10

termination.’’. 11

(3) FEDERAL-AID SYSTEM.— 12

(A) IN GENERAL.—Section 103(a) of title 13

23, United States Code, is amended by striking 14

‘‘the National Highway System, which in-15

cludes’’. 16

(B) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—Chapter 17

1 of title 23, United States Code, is amended— 18

(i) in section 103 by striking the sec-19

tion designation and heading and inserting 20

the following: 21

‘‘§ 103. Federal-aid system’’; 22

and 23

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(ii) in the analysis by striking the 1

item relating to section 103 and inserting 2

the following: 3

‘‘103. Federal-aid system.’’.

(4) CALCULATION OF STATE AMOUNTS.—Sec-4

tion 104(c)(2) of title 23, United States Code, is 5

amended— 6

(A) in the paragraph heading by striking 7

‘‘FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014’’ and inserting ‘‘SUB-8

SEQUENT FISCAL YEARS’’; and 9

(B) in subparagraph (A) by striking ‘‘fiscal 10

year 2014’’ and inserting ‘‘fiscal year 2014 and 11

each subsequent fiscal year’’. 12

(5) FEDERALIZATION AND DEFEDERALIZATION 13

OF PROJECTS.—Notwithstanding any other provision 14

of law, beginning on October 1, 2015— 15

(A) a highway construction or improve-16

ment project shall not be considered to be a 17

Federal highway construction or improvement 18

project unless and until a State expends Fed-19

eral funds for the construction portion of the 20

project; 21

(B) a highway construction or improve-22

ment project shall not be considered to be a 23

Federal highway construction or improvement 24

project solely by reason of the expenditure of 25

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Federal funds by a State before the construc-1

tion phase of the project to pay expenses relat-2

ing to the project, including for any environ-3

mental document or design work required for 4

the project; and 5

(C)(i) a State may, after having used Fed-6

eral funds to pay all or a portion of the costs 7

of a highway construction or improvement 8

project, reimburse the Federal Government in 9

an amount equal to the amount of Federal 10

funds so expended; and 11

(ii) after completion of a reimbursement 12

described in clause (i), a highway construction 13

or improvement project described in that clause 14

shall no longer be considered to be a Federal 15

highway construction or improvement project. 16

(6) REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.—No reporting 17

requirement, other than a reporting requirement in 18

effect as of the date of enactment of this Act, shall 19

apply on or after October 1, 2015, to the use of 20

Federal funds for highway projects by a public-pri-21

vate partnership. 22

(b) EXPENDITURES FROM HIGHWAY TRUST 23

FUND.— 24

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(1) EXPENDITURES FOR CORE PROGRAMS.— 1

Section 9503(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 2

1986 is amended— 3

(A) in paragraph (1)— 4

(i) by striking ‘‘June 1, 2015’’ and in-5

serting ‘‘October 1, 2022’’; and 6

(ii) by striking ‘‘Highway and Trans-7

portation Funding Act of 2014’’ and in-8

serting ‘‘Transportation Empowerment 9

Act’’; 10

(B) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘July 1, 11

2017’’ and inserting ‘‘July 1, 2022’’; and 12

(C) in paragraph (5), by striking ‘‘October 13

1, 2011’’ and inserting ‘‘October 1, 2022’’. 14

(2) AMOUNTS AVAILABLE FOR CORE PROGRAM 15

EXPENDITURES.—Section 9503 of the Internal Rev-16

enue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end 17

the following: 18

‘‘(g) CORE PROGRAMS FINANCING RATE.—For pur-19

poses of this section— 20

‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in para-21

graph (2)— 22

‘‘(A) in the case of gasoline and special 23

motor fuels the tax rate of which is the rate 24

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specified in section 4081(a)(2)(A)(i), the core 1

programs financing rate is— 2

‘‘(i) after September 30, 2016, and 3

before October 1, 2017, 18.3 cents per gal-4

lon, 5

‘‘(ii) after September 30, 2017, and 6


lon, 8

‘‘(iii) after September 30, 2018, and 9


lon, 11

‘‘(iv) after September 30, 2019, and 12


lon, and 14

‘‘(v) after September 30, 2020, 3.7 15

cents per gallon, and 16

‘‘(B) in the case of kerosene, diesel fuel, 17

and special motor fuels the tax rate of which is 18

the rate specified in section 4081(a)(2)(A)(iii), 19

the core programs financing rate is— 20

‘‘(i) after September 30, 2016, and 21


lon, 23

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‘‘(ii) after September 30, 2017, and 1


lon, 3

‘‘(iii) after September 30, 2018, and 4


lon, 6

‘‘(iv) after September 30, 2019, and 7


lon, and 9

‘‘(v) after September 30, 2020, 5.0 10

cents per gallon. 11

‘‘(2) APPLICATION OF RATE.—In the case of 12

fuels used as described in paragraphs (3)(C), (4)(B), 13

and (5) of subsection (c), the core programs financ-14

ing rate is zero.’’. 15

(c) TERMINATION OF MASS TRANSIT ACCOUNT.— 16

Section 9503(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is 17

amended— 18

(1) in the first sentence of paragraph (2), by 19

inserting ‘‘, and before October 1, 2016’’ after 20

‘‘March 31, 1983’’; and 21

(2) by adding at the end the following: 22

‘‘(6) TRANSFER TO HIGHWAY ACCOUNT.—On 23

October 1, 2016, the Secretary shall transfer all 24

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amounts in the Mass Transit Account to the High-1

way Account.’’. 2

(d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments and re-3

peals made by this section shall take effect on October 4

1, 2016. 5

SEC. 5. FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAY PROGRAM. 6

(a) NATIONAL HIGHWAY PERFORMANCE PRO-7

GRAM.— 8

(1) IN GENERAL.—Section 119(d)(2) of title 9

23, United States Code, is amended— 10

(A) by striking subparagraph (H); 11

(B) by striking subparagraph (M); 12

(C) by striking subparagraph (O); and 13

(D) by redesignating subparagraphs (I), 14

(J), (K), (L), (N), and (P) as subparagraphs 15

(H), (I), (J), (K), (L), and (M), respectively. 16

(2) REPEAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION 17

PROVISIONS.—Section 119 of title 23, United States 18

Code, is amended by striking subsection (g). 19

(b) SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM.— 20

(1) IN GENERAL.—Section 133(b) of title 23, 21

United States Code, is amended— 22

(A) in paragraph (6), by striking ‘‘Carpool 23

projects, fringe and corridor parking facilities 24

and programs, including electric vehicle and 25

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natural gas infrastructure in accordance with 1

section 137, bicycle transportation and pedes-2

trian walkways in accordance with section 217, 3

and the’’ and inserting ‘‘Any’’; 4

(B) by striking paragraph (11); 5

(C) in paragraph (13), by adding a period 6

at the end; 7

(D) by striking paragraph (14); 8

(E) by striking paragraph (17); 9

(F) in paragraph (24), by striking ‘‘data 10

collection, maintenance, and integration’’ and 11

inserting ‘‘the maintenance and integration of 12

data’’; and 13

(G) by redesignating paragraphs (12), 14

(13), (15), (16), (18), (19), (20), (21), (22), 15

(23), (24), (25), and (26) as paragraphs (11), 16

(12), (13), (14), (15), (16), (17), (18), (19), 17

(20), (21), (22), and (23), respectively. 18

(2) REPEAL OF BRIDGES NOT ON FEDERAL-AID 19

HIGHWAYS PROVISIONS.—Section 133 of title 23, 20


(A) by striking subsection (g); and 22

(B) by redesignating subsection (h) as sub-23

section (g). 24

(3) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— 25

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(A) Section 101(a)(29)(F)(i) of title 23, 1

United States Code, is amended by striking 2

‘‘133(b)(11), 328(a),’’ and inserting ‘‘328(a)’’. 3

(B) Section 133(c) of title 23, United 4

States Code, is amended— 5

(i) by striking paragraph (1); 6

(ii) in paragraph (2), by striking 7

‘‘(11), (20), (25), and (26)’’ and inserting 8

‘‘(17), (22), and (23)’’; and 9

(iii) by redesignating paragraphs (2) 10

and (3) as paragraphs (1) and (2), respec-11

tively. 12

(C) Section 165(c)(7) of title 23, United 13

States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘(14), and 14

(19)’’ and inserting ‘‘and (16)’’. 15

(c) METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION PLANNING.— 16

(1) IN GENERAL.—Section 134 of title 23, 17

United States Code, is repealed. 18


(A) The chapter analysis for chapter 1 of 20

title 23, United States Code, is amended by 21

striking the item relating to section 134. 22

(B) Section 2864(d)(2) of title 10, United 23

States Code, is amended by inserting ‘‘(as in ef-24

fect on the day before the date of enactment of 25

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the Transportation Empowerment Act)’’ after 1

‘‘title 23’’. 2

(C) Section 103(b)(3) of title 23, United 3

States Code, is amended by striking subpara-4

graph (B) and inserting the following: 5

‘‘(B) COOPERATION.—In proposing a 6

modification under this paragraph, a State shall 7

cooperate with local and regional officials.’’. 8

(D) Section 104 of title 23, United States 9

Code, is amended— 10

(i) in subsection (b)— 11

(I) in the matter preceding para-12

graph (1), by striking ‘‘, and to carry 13

out section 134’’; and 14

(II) by striking paragraph (5); 15

(ii) in subsection (d)(1)— 16

(I) by striking subparagraph (B); 17

(II) by striking ‘‘(A) USE.—’’; 18

(III) by redesignating clauses (i) 19

and (ii) as subparagraphs (A) and 20

(B), respectively, and indenting appro-21

priately; 22

(IV) in subparagraph (A) (as so 23

redesignated), by striking ‘‘clause (ii)’’ 24

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and inserting ‘‘subparagraph (B)’’; 1

and 2

(V) in subparagraphs (A) and 3

(B) (as so redesignated), by inserting 4

‘‘(as in effect on the day before the 5

date of enactment of the Transpor-6

tation Empowerment Act)’’ after 7

‘‘subsection (b)(5)’’ each place it ap-8

pears; and 9

(iii) in subsection (d)(2)— 10

(I) by striking ‘‘STATES.—’’ and 11

all that follows through ‘‘The distribu-12

tion’’ in subparagraph (A), in the 13

matter preceding clause (i), and in-14

serting ‘‘STATES.—The distribution’’; 15

(II) in clause (ii), by striking ‘‘to 16

carry out section 134 and’’; 17

(III) by striking subparagraph 18

(B); and 19

(IV) by redesignating clauses (i) 20

and (ii) as subparagraphs (A) and 21

(B), respectively, and indenting appro-22

priately. 23

(E) Section 106(h)(3)(C) of title 23, 24


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‘‘sections 134 and 135’’ and inserting ‘‘section 1

135’’. 2

(F) Section 108(d)(5)(A) of title 23, 3



135’’. 6

(G) Section 119(d)(1)(B) of title 23, 7



135’’. 10

(H) Section 133(d) of title 23, United 11


(i) by striking paragraph (2); 13

(ii) in paragraph (5), by striking ‘‘sec-14

tions 134 and 135’’ and inserting ‘‘section 15

135’’; and 16

(iii) by redesignating paragraphs (3), 17

(4), and (5) as paragraphs (2), (3), and 18

(4), respectively. 19

(I) Section 135 of title 23, United States 20


(i) in subsection (a)— 22

(I) in paragraph (1)— 23

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(aa) by striking ‘‘Subject to 1

section 134, to’’ and inserting 2

‘‘To’’; and 3

(bb) by inserting ‘‘(as in ef-4

fect on the day before the date of 5

enactment of the Transportation 6

Empowerment Act)’’ after ‘‘sec-7

tion 134(a)’’; and 8

(II) in paragraph (3), by insert-9

ing ‘‘(as in effect on the day before 10

the date of enactment of the Trans-11

portation Empowerment Act)’’ after 12

‘‘section 134(a)’’; 13

(ii) in subsection (b)(1), by striking 14

‘‘with the transportation planning activities 15

carried out under section 134 for metro-16

politan areas of the State and’’; 17

(iii) in subsection (f)(2)— 18

(I) by striking subparagraph (A); 19

and 20

(II) by redesignating subpara-21

graphs (B), (C), and (D) as subpara-22

graphs (A), (B), and (C), respectively; 23

(iv) in subsection (g)— 24

(I) in paragraph (2)— 25

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(aa) by striking subpara-1

graph (A); and 2

(bb) by redesignating sub-3

paragraphs (B) and (C) as sub-4

paragraphs (A) and (B), respec-5

tively; and 6

(II) in paragraph (8), by striking 7

‘‘and section 134’’; and 8

(v) in subsection (j), by striking ‘‘and 9

section 134’’ each place it appears. 10

(J) Section 137 of title 23, United States 11


(i) by striking subsection (e); and 13

(ii) by redesignating subsections (f) 14

and (g) as subsections (e) and (f), respec-15

tively. 16

(K) Section 142 of title 23, United States 17


(i) by striking subsection (d); and 19

(ii) by redesignating subsections (e) 20

through (i) as subsections (d) through (h), 21

respectively. 22

(L) Section 168(a)(2)(A) of title 23, 23

United States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘or 24

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a transportation plan developed under section 1

134’’. 2

(M) Section 201(c)(1) of title 23, United 3

States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘sections 4

134 and 135’’ and inserting ‘‘section 135’’. 5

(N) Section 217(g)(1) of title 23, United 6

States Code, is amended in the first sentence by 7

striking ‘‘metropolitan planning organization 8

and State in accordance with section 134 and 9

135, respectively’’ and inserting ‘‘State in ac-10

cordance with section 135’’. 11

(O) Section 327(a)(2)(B) of title 23, 12


(i) in clause (iii), by striking ‘‘42 14

U.S.C. 13’’ and inserting ‘‘42 U.S.C.’’; and 15

(ii) in clause (iv)(I), by striking ‘‘134 16

or’’. 17

(P) Section 505 of title 23, United States 18


(i) in subsection (a)(2)— 20

(I) by striking ‘‘metropolitan 21

and’’; and 22

(II) by striking ‘‘sections 134 23

and 135’’ and inserting ‘‘section 24

135’’; and 25

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(ii) in subsection (b)(2), by striking 1

‘‘sections 134 and 135’’ and inserting 2

‘‘section 135’’. 3

(Q) Section 602(a)(3) of title 23, United 4

States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘sections 5

134 and 135’’ and inserting ‘‘section 135’’. 6

(R) Section 610(d)(5) of title 23, United 7

States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘section 8

133(d)(3)’’ and inserting ‘‘section 133(d)(2)’’. 9

(S) Section 174 of the Clean Air Act (42 10

U.S.C. 7504) is amended— 11

(i) in the fourth sentence of sub-12

section (a), by striking ‘‘the metropolitan 13

planning organization designated to con-14

duct the continuing, cooperative and com-15

prehensive transportation planning process 16

for the area under section 134 of title 23, 17

United States Code,’’; 18

(ii) by striking subsection (b); and 19

(iii) by redesignating subsection (c) as 20

subsection (b). 21

(T) Section 176(c) of the Clean Air Act 22

(42 U.S.C. 7506(c)) is amended— 23

(i) in paragraph (7)(A), in the matter 24

preceding clause (i), by striking ‘‘section 25

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134(i) of title 23, United States Code, or’’; 1

and 2

(ii) in paragraph (9), by striking ‘‘sec-3

tion 134(i) of title 23, United States Code, 4

or’’. 5

(U) Section 182(c)(5) of the Clean Air Act 6

(42 U.S.C. 7511a(c)(5)) is amended— 7

(i) by striking ‘‘(A) Beginning’’ and 8

inserting ‘‘Beginning’’; and 9

(ii) in the last sentence by striking 10

‘‘and with the requirements of section 11

174(b)’’. 12

(V) Section 5304(i) of title 49, United 13


(i) by striking ‘‘sections 134 and 135’’ 15

each place it appears and inserting ‘‘sec-16

tion 135’’; and 17

(ii) by striking ‘‘this this’’ and insert-18

ing ‘‘this’’. 19

(d) NATIONAL BRIDGE AND TUNNEL INVENTORY 20

AND INSPECTION STANDARDS.— 21



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(A) in subsection (e)(1) by inserting ‘‘on 1

the Federal-aid system’’ after ‘‘any bridge’’; 2

and 3

(B) in subsection (f)(1) by inserting ‘‘on 4

the Federal-aid system’’ after ‘‘construct any 5

bridge’’. 6

(2) REPEAL OF HISTORIC BRIDGES PROVI-7

SIONS.—Section 144(g) of title 23, United States 8

Code, is repealed. 9

(e) HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.— 10



(A) in subsection (a)— 13

(i) in paragraph (4)(B)— 14

(I) by striking clause (v); and 15

(II) by redesignating clauses (vi) 16

through (xxiv) as clauses (v) through 17

(xxiii), respectively; 18

(ii) in paragraph (8), by striking ‘‘bi-19

cyclist,’’; and 20

(iii) by striking paragraphs (11) 21

through (13); 22

(B) by striking subsections (b), (c), (d), 23

(e), (f), (g), (h), and (i); and 24

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(C) by redesignating subsection (j) as sub-1

section (b). 2


(A) Section 101(a)(27) of title 23, United 4

States Code, is amended by inserting ‘‘(as in ef-5

fect on the day before the date of enactment of 6

the Transportation Empowerment Act)’’ after 7

‘‘section 148(a)’’. 8

(B) Section 402(b)(1)(F)(v) of title 23, 9

United States Code, is amended by inserting 10

‘‘(as in effect on the day before the date of en-11

actment of the Transportation Empowerment 12

Act)’’ after ‘‘section 148(a)’’. 13

(f) REPEAL OF CONGESTION MITIGATION AND AIR 14

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.— 15


United States Code, is repealed. 17


(A) The chapter analysis for chapter 1 of 19

title 23, United States Code, is amended by 20

striking the item relating to section 149. 21

(B) Section 106(d) of title 23, United 22

States Code, is amended in the matter pre-23

ceding paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘section, sec-24

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tion 133, or section 149’’ and inserting ‘‘section 1

or section 133’’. 2

(C) Section 150 of title 23, United States 3


(i) in subsection (c)— 5

(I) by striking paragraph (5); 6

and 7

(II) by redesignating paragraph 8

(6) as paragraph (5); and 9

(ii) in subsection (d), by striking ‘‘(5), 10

and (6)’’ and inserting ‘‘and (5)’’. 11

(D) Section 322(h)(3) of title 23, United 12

States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘and the 13

congestion mitigation and air quality improve-14

ment program under section 149’’. 15

(E) Section 505(a)(3) of title 23, United 16

States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘149,’’. 17

(g) REPEAL OF TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES 18

PROGRAM.—The following provisions are repealed: 19

(1) Section 213 of title 23, United States Code. 20

(2) The item relating to section 213 in the 21

analysis for chapter 1 of title 23, United States 22

Code. 23

(h) NATIONAL DEFENSE HIGHWAYS.—Section 311 24

of title 23, United States Code, is amended— 25

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(1) in the first sentence, by striking ‘‘under 1

subsection (a) of section 104 of this title’’ and in-2

serting ‘‘to carry out this section’’; and 3

(2) by striking the second sentence. 4

SEC. 6. FUNDING FOR HIGHWAY RESEARCH AND DEVELOP-5

MENT PROGRAM. 6

(a) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There is 7

authorized to be appropriated out of the Highway Trust 8

Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) to carry out 9

section 503(b) of title 23, United States Code, 10

$115,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2016 through 2020. 11

(b) APPLICABILITY OF TITLE 23, UNITED STATES 12

CODE.—Funds authorized to be appropriated by sub-13

section (a) shall— 14

(1) be available for obligation in the same man-15

ner as if those funds were apportioned under chap-16

ter 1 of title 23, United States Code, except that the 17

Federal share of the cost of a project or activity car-18

ried out using those funds shall be 80 percent, un-19

less otherwise expressly provided by this Act (includ-20

ing the amendments by this Act) or otherwise deter-21

mined by the Secretary; and 22

(2) remain available until expended and not be 23

transferable. 24

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SEC. 7. RETURN OF EXCESS TAX RECEIPTS TO STATES. 1

(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 9503(c) of the Internal 2

Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end 3

the following: 4

‘‘(6) RETURN OF EXCESS TAX RECEIPTS TO 5

STATES FOR SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PUR-6

POSES.— 7

‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—On the first day of 8

each of fiscal years 2016, 2017, 2018, and 9

2019, the Secretary, in consultation with the 10

Secretary of Transportation, shall— 11

‘‘(i) determine the excess (if any) of— 12

‘‘(I) the amounts appropriated in 13

such fiscal year to the Highway Trust 14

Fund under subsection (b) which are 15

attributable to the taxes described in 16

paragraphs (1) and (2) thereof (after 17

the application of paragraph (4) 18

thereof) over the sum of— 19

‘‘(II) the amounts so appro-20

priated which are equivalent to— 21

‘‘(aa) such amounts attrib-22

utable to the core programs fi-23

nancing rate for such year, plus 24

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‘‘(bb) the taxes described in 1

paragraphs (3)(C), (4)(B), and 2

(5) of subsection (c), and 3

‘‘(ii) allocate the amount determined 4

under clause (i) among the States (as de-5

fined in section 101(a) of title 23, United 6

States Code) for surface transportation 7

(including mass transit and rail) purposes 8

so that— 9

‘‘(I) the percentage of that 10

amount allocated to each State, is 11

equal to 12

‘‘(II) the percentage of the 13

amount determined under clause (i)(I) 14

paid into the Highway Trust Fund in 15

the latest fiscal year for which such 16

data are available which is attrib-17

utable to highway users in the State. 18

‘‘(B) ENFORCEMENT.—If the Secretary 19

determines that a State has used amounts 20

under subparagraph (A) for a purpose which is 21

not a surface transportation purpose as de-22

scribed in subparagraph (A), the improperly 23

used amounts shall be deducted from any 24

amount the State would otherwise receive from 25

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the Highway Trust Fund for the fiscal year 1

which begins after the date of the determina-2

tion.’’. 3

(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by 4

this section shall take effect on October 1, 2015. 5

SEC. 8. REDUCTION IN TAXES ON GASOLINE, DIESEL FUEL, 6

KEROSENE, AND SPECIAL FUELS FUNDING 7

HIGHWAY TRUST FUND. 8

(a) REDUCTION IN TAX RATE.— 9

(1) IN GENERAL.—Section 4081(a)(2)(A) of the 10

Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— 11

(A) in clause (i), by striking ‘‘18.3 cents’’ 12

and inserting ‘‘3.7 cents’’; and 13

(B) in clause (iii), by striking ‘‘24.3 cents’’ 14

and inserting ‘‘5.0 cents’’. 15


(A) Section 4081(a)(2)(D) of such Code is 17

amended— 18

(i) by striking ‘‘19.7 cents’’ and in-19

serting ‘‘4.1 cents’’, and 20

(ii) by striking ‘‘24.3 cents’’ and in-21

serting ‘‘5.0 cents’’. 22

(B) Section 6427(b)(2)(A) of such Code is 23

amended by striking ‘‘7.4 cents’’ and inserting 24

‘‘1.5 cents’’. 25

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(b) ADDITIONAL CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— 1

(1) Section 4041(a)(1)(C)(iii)(I) of the Internal 2

Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ‘‘7.3 3

cents per gallon (4.3 cents per gallon after Sep-4

tember 30, 2016)’’ and inserting ‘‘1.4 cents per gal-5

lon (zero after September 30, 2021)’’. 6

(2) Section 4041(a)(2)(B)(ii) of such Code is 7

amended by striking ‘‘24.3 cents’’ and inserting ‘‘5.0 8

cents’’. 9

(3) Section 4041(a)(3)(A) of such Code is 10

amended by striking ‘‘18.3 cents’’ and inserting ‘‘3.7 11

cents’’. 12

(4) Section 4041(m)(1) of such Code is amend-13

ed— 14

(A) in subparagraph (A), by striking 15

‘‘2016’’ and inserting ‘‘2021,’’; 16

(B) in subparagraph (A)(i), by striking 17

‘‘9.15 cents’’ and inserting ‘‘1.8 cents’’; 18

(C) in subparagraph (A)(ii), by striking 19

‘‘11.3 cents’’ and inserting ‘‘2.3 cents’’; and 20

(D) by striking subparagraph (B) and in-21

serting the following: 22

‘‘(B) zero after September 30, 2021.’’. 23

(5) Section 4081(d)(1) of such Code is amend-24

ed by striking ‘‘4.3 cents per gallon after September 25

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30, 2016’’ and inserting ‘‘zero after September 30, 1

2021’’. 2

(6) Section 9503(b) of such Code is amended— 3

(A) in paragraphs (1) and (2), by striking 4

‘‘October 1, 2016’’ both places it appears and 5

inserting ‘‘October 1, 2021’’; 6

(B) in the heading of paragraph (2), by 7

striking ‘‘OCTOBER 1, 2016’’ and inserting ‘‘OC-8

TOBER 1, 2021’’; 9

(C) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘after 10

September 30, 2016, and before July 1, 2017’’ 11

and inserting ‘‘after September 30, 2021, and 12

before July 1, 2022’’; and 13

(D) in paragraph (6)(B), by striking 14

‘‘June 1, 2015’’ and inserting ‘‘October 1, 15

2021’’. 16

(c) FLOOR STOCK REFUNDS.— 17

(1) IN GENERAL.—If— 18

(A) before October 1, 2020, tax has been 19

imposed under section 4081 of the Internal 20

Revenue Code of 1986 on any liquid; and 21

(B) on such date such liquid is held by a 22

dealer and has not been used and is intended 23

for sale; 24

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there shall be credited or refunded (without interest) 1

to the person who paid such tax (in this subsection 2

referred to as the ‘‘taxpayer’’) an amount equal to 3

the excess of the tax paid by the taxpayer over the 4

amount of such tax which would be imposed on such 5

liquid had the taxable event occurred on such date. 6

(2) TIME FOR FILING CLAIMS.—No credit or re-7

fund shall be allowed or made under this subsection 8

unless— 9

(A) claim therefor is filed with the Sec-10

retary of the Treasury before April 1, 2021; 11

and 12

(B) in any case where liquid is held by a 13

dealer (other than the taxpayer) on October 1, 14

2020— 15

(i) the dealer submits a request for re-16

fund or credit to the taxpayer before Janu-17

ary 1, 2021; and 18

(ii) the taxpayer has repaid or agreed 19

to repay the amount so claimed to such 20

dealer or has obtained the written consent 21

of such dealer to the allowance of the cred-22

it or the making of the refund. 23

(3) EXCEPTION FOR FUEL HELD IN RETAIL 24

STOCKS.—No credit or refund shall be allowed under 25

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this subsection with respect to any liquid in retail 1

stocks held at the place where intended to be sold 2

at retail. 3

(4) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this sub-4

section, the terms ‘‘dealer’’ and ‘‘held by a dealer’’ 5

have the respective meanings given to such terms by 6

section 6412 of such Code; except that the term 7

‘‘dealer’’ includes a producer. 8

(5) CERTAIN RULES TO APPLY.—Rules similar 9

to the rules of subsections (b) and (c) of section 10

6412 and sections 6206 and 6675 of such Code shall 11

apply for purposes of this subsection. 12

(d) EFFECTIVE DATES.— 13

(1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in para-14

graphs (2) and (3), the amendments made by this 15

section shall apply to fuel removed after September 16

30, 2020. 17

(2) CERTAIN CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— 18

(A) The amendments made by subsection 19

(b)(4) shall apply to fuel removed after Sep-20

tember 30, 2016. 21

(B) The amendments made by subpara-22

graphs (A), (B), and (C) of subsection (b)(6) 23

shall take effect on October 1, 2016. 24

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(C) The amendment made by subsection 1

(b)(6)(D) shall take effect on June 1, 2015. 2

SEC. 9. REPORT TO CONGRESS. 3

Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment 4

of this Act, after consultation with the appropriate com-5

mittees of Congress, the Secretary of Transportation shall 6

submit a report to Congress describing such technical and 7

conforming amendments to titles 23 and 49, United States 8

Code, and such technical and conforming amendments to 9

other laws, as are necessary to bring those titles and other 10

laws into conformity with the policy embodied in this Act 11

and the amendments made by this Act. 12

SEC. 10. EFFECTIVE DATE CONTINGENT ON CERTIFI-13

CATION OF DEFICIT NEUTRALITY. 14

(a) PURPOSE.—The purpose of this section is to en-15

sure that— 16

(1) this Act will become effective only if the Di-17

rector of the Office of Management and Budget cer-18

tifies that this Act is deficit neutral; 19

(2) discretionary spending limits are reduced to 20

capture the savings realized in devolving transpor-21

tation functions to the State level pursuant to this 22

Act; and 23

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(3) the tax reduction made by this Act is not 1

scored under pay-as-you-go and does not inadvert-2

ently trigger a sequestration. 3

(b) EFFECTIVE DATE CONTINGENCY.—Notwith-4

standing any other provision of this Act, this Act and the 5

amendments made by this Act shall take effect only if— 6

(1) the Director of the Office of Management 7

and Budget (referred to in this section as the ‘‘Di-8

rector’’) submits the report as required in subsection 9

(c); and 10

(2) the report contains a certification by the Di-11

rector that, based on the required estimates, the re-12

duction in discretionary outlays resulting from the 13

reduction in contract authority is at least as great 14

as the reduction in revenues for each fiscal year 15

through fiscal year 2020. 16

(c) OMB ESTIMATES AND REPORT.— 17

(1) REQUIREMENTS.—Not later than 5 cal-18

endar days after the date of enactment of this Act, 19

the Director shall— 20

(A) estimate the net change in revenues re-21

sulting from this Act for each fiscal year 22

through fiscal year 2020; 23

(B) estimate the net change in discre-24

tionary outlays resulting from the reduction in 25

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contract authority under this Act for each fiscal 1

year through fiscal year 2020; 2

(C) determine, based on those estimates, 3

whether the reduction in discretionary outlays 4

is at least as great as the reduction in revenues 5

for each fiscal year through fiscal year 2020; 6

and 7

(D) submit to Congress a report setting 8

forth the estimates and determination. 9

(2) APPLICABLE ASSUMPTIONS AND GUIDE-10

LINES.— 11

(A) REVENUE ESTIMATES.—The revenue 12

estimates required under paragraph (1)(A) 13

shall be predicated on the same economic and 14

technical assumptions and score keeping guide-15

lines that would be used for estimates made 16

pursuant to section 252(d) of the Balanced 17

Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 18

1985 (2 U.S.C. 902(d)). 19

(B) OUTLAY ESTIMATES.—The outlay esti-20

mates required under paragraph (1)(B) shall be 21

determined by comparing the level of discre-22

tionary outlays resulting from this Act with the 23

corresponding level of discretionary outlays pro-24

jected in the baseline under section 257 of the 25

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Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Con-1

trol Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 907). 2

(d) CONFORMING ADJUSTMENT TO DISCRETIONARY 3

SPENDING LIMITS.—On compliance with the requirements 4

specified in subsection (b), the Director shall adjust the 5

adjusted discretionary spending limits for each fiscal year 6

through fiscal year 2020 under section 601(a)(2) of the 7

Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 665(a)(2)) 8

by the estimated reductions in discretionary outlays under 9

subsection (c)(1)(B). 10

(e) PAYGO INTERACTION.—On compliance with the 11

requirements specified in subsection (b), no changes in 12

revenues estimated to result from the enactment of this 13

Act shall be counted for the purposes of section 252(d) 14

of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control 15

Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 902(d)). 16

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From: Bolton, BrettTo: "Brown, Rebecca"Subject: Revised LetterDate: Tuesday, May 26, 2015 8:59:44 AMAttachments: Desantis.docx

Becca,Hope you had a great long weekend! Please find attached the revised letter that includes further rational concerning the data as requested. Thanks! Brett Bolton Deputy DirectorState of Florida Washington Office444 North Capitol Street NWSuite 349 Washington, DC [email protected] The State of Florida has very extensive Public Records Laws. Practically all written communications to or from state employees are public records obtainable by the public upon request. I will not attempt to determine whether emails sent to me are personal or business emails. Emails sent to me at this email address will be considered public and will only be withheld from disclosure if deemed confidential pursuant to the laws of the State of Florida.

May , 2015 Ms. Gina McCarthy, Administrator United States Environmental Protection Agency Mail Code 1101A 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20460 Dear Ms. McCarthy: Florida has clean and healthy air to breathe. Therefore, the Environmental Protection Agency should designate Florida in attainment of the 2012 National Ambient Air Quality Standard for fine particulate matter (PM2 5). Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection has provided a range of data, laboratory studies, and technical information that clearly demonstrate Florida is achieving the PM2 5 standard in all areas of the state. In its oversight of states’ air quality monitoring systems, EPA is expected to base its conclusions on sound regulatory requirements and science, and wield its authority responsibly. In this case, however, EPA appears to prefer form over substance. Though EPA has not identified any evidence upon which to base a finding that any area of the state is not achieving the 2012 PM2 5 standard, the agency chose to defer its attainment designation. This is a disservice to the citizens of the state and its many visitors, who deserve to know that Florida is in fact meeting this standard. As you know, tourism is a huge driver of Florida’s economy. The state proudly boasts 171 state parks and trails, 35 state forests, three national parks, and three national forests, along with hundreds of city and county parks, providing recreational opportunities for the 20 million Floridians and over 97 million visitors each year. Ensuring that Florida’s air is healthy is a critical component of our tourism industry and the high quality of life that Floridians enjoy. That is one reason we designed and invested in a very robust air monitoring network, which covers over 92% of the population. Florida is widely recognized for its excellent air quality. In the American Lung Association’s latest “State of the Air” report (May 2015), Florida had 28 cities ranked as the cleanest in the nation. The entire State of Florida was designated in attainment for the 1997 PM2 5 standard and the 2006 PM2 5 standard, and has never had a violation of either of those standards. Attainment of these and the 2012 standards is further supported by records showing that emissions of particulate matter precursors, including sulfur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide, have declined significantly in recent years. EPA’s decision to defer attainment for PM2 5 overlooks the robust information provided by the monitoring network, laboratory studies, and other science-based information. EPA’s deferral decision was based primarily on its rejection of data collected in late 2012, which EPA asserts did not meet the humidity requirements listed in the federal register [40 CFR Part 50, Appendix L, §8.2]. The decision to reject those data ignored specific provisions that allow laboratory managers to consider multiple lines of evidence before rejecting data [40 CFR Part 50, Appendix L, §13 reference 2, EPA Quality Assurance Guidance Document 2:12, Section 7.6]. The verified duplicative quality control data

collected during measurements, as well as additional supportive studies, demonstrate conclusively that the data generated during that period were reliable, usable, and scientifically sound. I strongly encourage you to consider this information with an open mind and finalize the attainment designation for Florida.

Sincerely,

From: Gladstone, ShiraTo: Hartline, ChrisCc: Carmack, DustinSubject: RE: Meeting w/ Rep DeSantisDate: Monday, May 11, 2015 3:48:22 PM

Not a problem! Shira GladstoneDeputy Chief of Staff I Congressman Ron DeSantis (FL-6)308 Cannon HOB I 202-225-2706 I desantis.house.gov

From: Hartline, Chris [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, May 11, 2015 3:48 PMTo: Gladstone, ShiraCc: Hartline, Chris; Carmack, DustinSubject: Re: Meeting w/ Rep DeSantis Actually, sorry. Let's just keep it at 2:30. Sorry for the confusion!

Sent from my iPhone

On May 11, 2015, at 3:40 PM, Gladstone, Shira <[email protected]> wrote:

3pm works fine – thanks Chris. See you then. Shira GladstoneDeputy Chief of Staff I Congressman Ron DeSantis (FL-6)308 Cannon HOB I 202-225-2706 I desantis.house.gov

From: Hartline, Chris [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, May 11, 2015 3:14 PMTo: Gladstone, ShiraCc: Carmack, DustinSubject: Re: Meeting w/ Rep DeSantis Hey guys, any chance we can push this to 3pm?

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Awesome - we are confirmed for 2:30 on Thursday in the Congressman's office: 308 Cannon House Office Building.

Thanks again,Shira

Shira GladstoneDeputy Chief of Staff I Congressman Ron DeSantis (FL-6)308 Cannon HOB I 202-225-2706 I desantis.house.gov

-----Original Message-----From: Hartline, Chris [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Tuesday, May 05, 2015 10:22 AMTo: Gladstone, Shira; Carmack, DustinSubject: RE: Meeting w/ Rep DeSantis

2:30 works.

-----Original Message-----From: Gladstone, Shira [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Tuesday, May 05, 2015 10:17 AMTo: Hartline, Chris; Carmack, DustinSubject: RE: Meeting w/ Rep DeSantis

That's a bit early as he wont be up from JAX yet - can we do 2:30 or 3pm?


-----Original Message-----From: Hartline, Chris [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Tuesday, May 05, 2015 10:14 AMTo: Carmack, DustinCc: Gladstone, ShiraSubject: RE: Meeting w/ Rep DeSantis

Would 1 or 1:15 be a possibility? Or is that too early?

-----Original Message-----From: Carmack, Dustin [mailto:Dustin.Carmack@mail house.gov]Sent: Tuesday, May 05, 2015 9:52 AMTo: Hartline, ChrisCc: Gladstone, ShiraSubject: Meeting w/ Rep DeSantis

Good talking to you this morning, Chris. Spoke to RD and he should be there that afternoon on Tuesday and able to meet. Looping in Shira to see if we can find a good mutual time we can coordinate.

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From: Hartline, ChrisTo: Gladstone, ShiraCc: Hartline, Chris; Carmack, DustinSubject: Re: Meeting w/ Rep DeSantisDate: Monday, May 11, 2015 3:47:59 PM

Actually, sorry. Let's just keep it at 2:30. Sorry for the confusion!

Sent from my iPhone




Sent from my iPhone



Thanks again,Shira



2:30 works.

-----Original Message-----From: Gladstone, Shira [mailto:[email protected]]

Sent: Tuesday, May 05, 2015 10:17 AMTo: Hartline, Chris; Carmack, DustinSubject: RE: Meeting w/ Rep DeSantis







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From: Gladstone, ShiraTo: Hartline, ChrisCc: Carmack, DustinSubject: RE: Meeting w/ Rep DeSantisDate: Monday, May 11, 2015 3:40:28 PM



Sent from my iPhone



Thanks again,Shira



2:30 works.








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From: Hartline, ChrisTo: Gladstone, ShiraCc: Carmack, DustinSubject: Re: Meeting w/ Rep DeSantisDate: Monday, May 11, 2015 3:14:21 PM

Hey guys, any chance we can push this to 3pm?

Sent from my iPhone



Thanks again,Shira



2:30 works.






-----Original Message-----From: Carmack, Dustin [mailto:Dustin.Carmack@mail house.gov]Sent: Tuesday, May 05, 2015 9:52 AM

To: Hartline, ChrisCc: Gladstone, ShiraSubject: Meeting w/ Rep DeSantis


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From: Brown, RebeccaTo: Bolton, BrettSubject: RE: Meeting with Congressman DeSantis" OfficeDate: Monday, May 11, 2015 10:55:12 AM

See you on Tuesday, the 19th.

From: Bolton, Brett [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, May 11, 2015 10:52 AMTo: Brown, RebeccaSubject: RE: Meeting with Congressman DeSantis' Office

Perfect, thank you for getting back so quickly. See you at 11am on the 19th. Brett Bolton Deputy DirectorState of Florida Washington Office444 North Capitol Street NWSuite 349 Washington, DC [email protected] The State of Florida has very extensive Public Records Laws. Practically all written communications to or from state employees are public records obtainable by the public upon request. I will not attempt to determine whether emails sent to me are personal or business emails. Emails sent to me at this email address will be considered public and will only be withheld from disclosure if deemed confidential pursuant to the laws of the State of Florida.

From: Brown, Rebecca [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, May 11, 2015 10:50 AMTo: Bolton, BrettSubject: Meeting with Congressman DeSantis' Office Brett: I would be happy to meet with you to discuss some of the upcoming issues affecting Florida ‘s environment. Would 11:00 am work for you? Becca Brown, Esq.CounselCongressman Ron DeSantis308 Cannon House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515Phone: 202-225-2706

From: Bolton, BrettTo: Brown, RebeccaSubject: RE: Meeting with Congressman DeSantis" OfficeDate: Monday, May 11, 2015 10:52:03 AM

Perfect, thank you for getting back so quickly. See you at 11am on the 19th. Brett Bolton Deputy DirectorState of Florida Washington Office444 North Capitol Street NWSuite 349 Washington, DC [email protected] The State of Florida has very extensive Public Records Laws. Practically all written communications to or from state employees are public records obtainable by the public upon request. I will not attempt to determine whether emails sent to me are personal or business emails. Emails sent to me at this email address will be considered public and will only be withheld from disclosure if deemed confidential pursuant to the laws of the State of Florida.

From: Brown, Rebecca [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, May 11, 2015 10:50 AMTo: Bolton, BrettSubject: Meeting with Congressman DeSantis' Office Brett: I would be happy to meet with you to discuss some of the upcoming issues affecting Florida ‘s environment. Would 11:00 am work for you? Becca Brown, Esq.CounselCongressman Ron DeSantis308 Cannon House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515Phone: 202-225-2706

From: Brown, RebeccaTo: Bolton, BrettSubject: Meeting with Congressman DeSantis" OfficeDate: Monday, May 11, 2015 10:50:08 AM

Brett: I would be happy to meet with you to discuss some of the upcoming issues affecting Florida ‘s environment. Would 11:00 am work for you? Becca Brown, Esq.CounselCongressman Ron DeSantis308 Cannon House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515Phone: 202-225-2706

From: Gladstone, ShiraTo: Hartline, Chris; Carmack, DustinSubject: RE: Meeting w/ Rep DeSantisDate: Tuesday, May 05, 2015 2:35:41 PM


Thanks again,Shira



2:30 works.








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From: Hartline, ChrisTo: Gladstone, Shira; Carmack, DustinSubject: RE: Meeting w/ Rep DeSantisDate: Tuesday, May 05, 2015 10:21:40 AM

2:30 works.








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From: Gladstone, ShiraTo: Hartline, Chris; Carmack, DustinSubject: RE: Meeting w/ Rep DeSantisDate: Tuesday, May 05, 2015 10:16:38 AM







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From: Hartline, ChrisTo: Carmack, DustinCc: Gladstone, ShiraSubject: RE: Meeting w/ Rep DeSantisDate: Tuesday, May 05, 2015 10:13:58 AM




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From: Brown, RebeccaTo: Hartline, ChrisSubject: RE: DEA Prescitption Pain killer issuesDate: Tuesday, April 28, 2015 9:22:57 AM

Thanks!

From: Hartline, Chris [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, April 27, 2015 5:29 PMTo: Brown, RebeccaSubject: RE: DEA Prescitption Pain killer issues Hi Becca, I haven’t heard of much coming into our office, but I’ll have someone reach out to your office and discuss further. All the best, Chris HartlineDC Liaison and Communications CoordinatorOffice of Governor Rick ScottC: 610-844-5377O: 202-624-5885@ChrisHartline

From: Brown, Rebecca [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, April 27, 2015 4:19 PMTo: Hartline, ChrisSubject: DEA Prescitption Pain killer issues Chris: I received your email address from Dustin Carmack. Chief of Staff for Congressman Ron DeSantis. I was curious if you have been receiving a lot of citizen mail/comment regarding Floridians ability to get their valid pain prescription medicine filled at pharmacies. My understanding is that this is due to FL’s high incident of prescription drug abuse, and the DEAs involvement to curb that. Do you have someone in your office handling the issue? If so, I would like to reach out to them to discuss. Thanks! Becca Brown, Esq.CounselCongressman Ron DeSantis308 Cannon House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515Phone: 202-225-2706

From: Hartline, ChrisTo: Brown, RebeccaSubject: RE: DEA Prescitption Pain killer issuesDate: Monday, April 27, 2015 5:29:25 PM

Hi Becca, I haven’t heard of much coming into our office, but I’ll have someone reach out to your office and discuss further. All the best, Chris HartlineDC Liaison and Communications CoordinatorOffice of Governor Rick ScottC: 610-844-5377O: 202-624-5885@ChrisHartline


From: Hartline, ChrisTo: Brown, RebeccaSubject: RE: DEA Prescitption Pain killer issuesDate: Monday, April 27, 2015 5:29:00 PM

Hi Becca, I haven’t heard of much coming into our office, but I’ll have someone reach out to your office and discuss further. All the best, Chris HartlineDC Liaison and Communications CoordinatorOffice of Governor Rick ScottC: 610-844-5377O: 202-624-5885@ChrisHartline


From: Brown, RebeccaTo: Hartline, ChrisSubject: DEA Prescitption Pain killer issuesDate: Monday, April 27, 2015 4:18:57 PM

Chris: I received your email address from Dustin Carmack. Chief of Staff for Congressman Ron DeSantis. I was curious if you have been receiving a lot of citizen mail/comment regarding Floridians ability to get their valid pain prescription medicine filled at pharmacies. My understanding is that this is due to FL’s high incident of prescription drug abuse, and the DEAs involvement to curb that. Do you have someone in your office handling the issue? If so, I would like to reach out to them to discuss. Thanks! Becca Brown, Esq.CounselCongressman Ron DeSantis308 Cannon House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515Phone: 202-225-2706

From: Bolton, BrettTo: "Carmack, Dustin"Cc: Brown, RebeccaSubject: RE: EPA Grant FundingDate: Tuesday, April 21, 2015 3:13:51 PM

Dustin and Becca,I was just following up from my email last week and seeing if I could provide any further information concerning the EPA funding reversal. Please feel free to reach out if I can be of any help! Thanks, Brett Bolton Deputy DirectorState of Florida Washington Office444 North Capitol Street NWSuite 349 Washington, DC [email protected] The State of Florida has very extensive Public Records Laws. Practically all written communications to or from state employees are public records obtainable by the public upon request. I will not attempt to determine whether emails sent to me are personal or business emails. Emails sent to me at this email address will be considered public and will only be withheld from disclosure if deemed confidential pursuant to the laws of the State of Florida.

From: Carmack, Dustin [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, April 13, 2015 1:01 PMTo: Bolton, BrettCc: Brown, RebeccaSubject: RE: EPA Grant Funding Thanks, Brett. I’m looping you in with our counsel, Becca Brown.

From: Bolton, Brett [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, April 13, 2015 12:59 PMTo: Carmack, DustinSubject: EPA Grant Funding Dustin,It has been brought to our attention that several EPA grant funded projects in your district will not be possible due to the change in the EPA’s stance on which projects are eligible for Clean Water Act 319(h) grant funding. Their reasoning is as follows:

1) EPA has recently changed its interpretation of project eligibility. This change has shifted EPA’s priority from environmental protection to now focusing on reducing the amount of un-liquidated balances – which is misguided at best.

2) EPA has reduced the grant funding available to states by $1.3 million – Florida’s grant funding will be reduced by $1.2 million (of the total $1.3 million). It appears that EPA has singled Florida out when reducing pollution reduction grants.

City of Deltona $363,500 Ron Desantis Brickell Regional Surface Water Treatment

FacilityBethune Cookman $494,693 Ron Desantis Implementing and Evaluating the

Effectiveness of Native Vegetative Buffers at Controlling Nonpoint Source Pollution

EPA has determined that 2 turn-dirt projects within Mr. Desantis’ district-totaling $858,193- will no longer be eligible for the 319 funding. This is not only a major problem for the district, but for the state as a whole, which ranks in the top 10 in use of these grant funds. We would love to enlist your assistance to get the EPA to change their stance on the projects. The importance of these grants to reduce unregulated pollution is key for a healthy Florida in the future. If you have any questions or need any further information, please feel free to reach out to me. Brett Bolton Deputy DirectorState of Florida Washington Office444 North Capitol Street NWSuite 349 Washington, DC [email protected] The State of Florida has very extensive Public Records Laws. Practically all written communications to or from state employees are public records obtainable by the public upon request. I will not attempt to determine whether emails sent to me are personal or business emails. Emails sent to me at this email address will be considered public and will only be withheld from disclosure if deemed confidential pursuant to the laws of the State of Florida.

From: Bolton, BrettTo: "Carmack, Dustin"Subject: RE: EPA Grant FundingDate: Monday, April 13, 2015 1:05:51 PM

Thank you! Brett Bolton Deputy DirectorState of Florida Washington Office444 North Capitol Street NWSuite 349 Washington, DC [email protected] The State of Florida has very extensive Public Records Laws. Practically all written communications to or from state employees are public records obtainable by the public upon request. I will not attempt to determine whether emails sent to me are personal or business emails. Emails sent to me at this email address will be considered public and will only be withheld from disclosure if deemed confidential pursuant to the laws of the State of Florida.

From: Carmack, Dustin [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, April 13, 2015 1:01 PMTo: Bolton, BrettCc: Brown, RebeccaSubject: RE: EPA Grant Funding Thanks, Brett. I’m looping you in with our counsel, Becca Brown.








From: Carmack, DustinTo: Bolton, BrettCc: Brown, RebeccaSubject: RE: EPA Grant FundingDate: Monday, April 13, 2015 1:02:13 PM

Thanks, Brett. I’m looping you in with our counsel, Becca Brown.







EPA has determined that 2 turn-dirt projects within Mr. Desantis’ district-totaling $858,193- will no longer be eligible for the 319 funding. This is not only a major problem for the district, but for the state as a whole, which ranks in the top 10 in use of these grant funds. We would love to enlist your assistance to get the EPA to change their stance on the projects. The importance of these grants to reduce unregulated pollution is key for a healthy Florida in the future. If you have any questions or need any further information, please feel free to reach out to me. Brett Bolton Deputy DirectorState of Florida Washington Office444 North Capitol Street NWSuite 349

Washington, DC [email protected] The State of Florida has very extensive Public Records Laws. Practically all written communications to or from state employees are public records obtainable by the public upon request. I will not attempt to determine whether emails sent to me are personal or business emails. Emails sent to me at this email address will be considered public and will only be withheld from disclosure if deemed confidential pursuant to the laws of the State of Florida.

From: Bolton, BrettTo: [email protected]: EPA Grant FundingDate: Monday, April 13, 2015 12:58:33 PM

Dustin,It has been brought to our attention that several EPA grant funded projects in your district will not be possible due to the change in the EPA’s stance on which projects are eligible for Clean Water Act 319(h) grant funding. Their reasoning is as follows:







From: Carmack, DustinTo: Hartline, ChrisSubject: RE: Tom CeriorDate: Monday, March 23, 2015 2:17:58 PM

Thanks, Chris.

-----Original Message-----From: Hartline, Chris [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Monday, March 23, 2015 2:00 PMTo: Carmack, DustinSubject: RE: Tom Cerior

Ok, no problem. Tim said the Congressman can feel free to give him a call at any time.

Cell: 813-784-5656Office: 850-717-9310

-----Original Message-----From: Carmack, Dustin [mailto:Dustin.Carmack@mail house.gov]Sent: Monday, March 23, 2015 1:18 PMTo: Hartline, ChrisSubject: Re: Tom Cerior

Yes. Sorry, Tim Cerio. Not sure on what it is concerning at this time.RD text me before he was hopping on a plane up to DC.

----- Original Message -----From: Hartline, Chris [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Monday, March 23, 2015 01:15 PMTo: Carmack, DustinSubject: RE: Tom Cerior

Do you mean the General Council Tim Cerio?

Do you mind if I ask what it's concerning?

-----Original Message-----From: Carmack, Dustin [mailto:Dustin.Carmack@mail house.gov]Sent: Monday, March 23, 2015 1:13 PMTo: Hartline, ChrisSubject: Tom Cerior

Great seeing you last week, Chris. Congressman DeSantis asked me to reach out to your office to get the best number to reach Tom Cerior in the governor's office? Many thanks in advance.

-Dustin

From: Hartline, ChrisTo: Carmack, DustinSubject: RE: Tom CeriorDate: Monday, March 23, 2015 1:59:36 PM

Ok, no problem. Tim said the Congressman can feel free to give him a call at any time.

Cell: 813-784-5656Office: 850-717-9310

-----Original Message-----From: Carmack, Dustin [mailto:Dustin.Carmack@mail house.gov]Sent: Monday, March 23, 2015 1:18 PMTo: Hartline, ChrisSubject: Re: Tom Cerior

Yes. Sorry, Tim Cerio. Not sure on what it is concerning at this time. RD text me before he was hopping on a plane up to DC.






-Dustin

From: Carmack, DustinTo: Hartline, ChrisSubject: Re: Tom CeriorDate: Monday, March 23, 2015 1:17:42 PM

Yes. Sorry, Tim Cerio. Not sure on what it is concerning at this time. RD text me before he was hopping on a plane up to DC.





Great seeing you last week, Chris. Congressman DeSantis asked me toreach out to your office to get the best number to reach Tom Cerior inthe governor's office? Many thanks in advance.

-Dustin

From: Hartline, ChrisTo: Carmack, DustinSubject: RE: Tom CeriorDate: Monday, March 23, 2015 1:15:00 PM





-Dustin

From: Carmack, DustinTo: Hartline, ChrisSubject: Tom CeriorDate: Monday, March 23, 2015 1:13:30 PM


-Dustin

From: Gladstone, ShiraTo: Hartline, ChrisSubject: RE: Meeting with LGDate: Tuesday, March 17, 2015 5:04:02 PM

Great - thanks!


-----Original Message-----From: Hartline, Chris [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2015 4:56 PMTo: Gladstone, ShiraSubject: RE: Meeting with LG

I will be joining him.

-----Original Message-----From: Gladstone, Shira [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2015 3:38 PMTo: Hartline, ChrisSubject: RE: Meeting with LG

Great - we are confirmed and looking forward - should we expect any staff with the LG?


-----Original Message-----From: Hartline, Chris [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2015 3:35 PMTo: Gladstone, ShiraSubject: Re: Meeting with LG

Yeah, that works great.

Thanks!

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> On Mar 17, 2015, at 3:31 PM, "Gladstone, Shira"<[email protected]> wrote:>> Hey Chris - looking at Thursday morning - any chance we can make 8:30work?>> Shira Gladstone> Deputy Chief of Staff I Congressman Ron DeSantis (FL-6)> 308 Cannon HOB I 202-225-2706 I desantis.house.gov>

>> -----Original Message-----> From: Hartline, Chris [mailto:Chris.Hartline@eog myflorida.com]> Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2015 2:45 PM> To: Gladstone, Shira> Subject: Meeting with LG>> Hi Shira,>> The Lieutenant Governor is in town this week. Would the congressmanhave a few minutes on Thursday morning for him to stop by and say hi?Maybe around 9am?>> All the best,>> Chris Hartline> DC Liaison and Communications Coordinator Office of Governor RickScott>> Sent from my iPhone

From: Hartline, ChrisTo: Gladstone, ShiraSubject: RE: Meeting with LGDate: Tuesday, March 17, 2015 4:55:44 PM

I will be joining him.

-----Original Message-----From: Gladstone, Shira [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2015 3:38 PMTo: Hartline, ChrisSubject: RE: Meeting with LG





Thanks!

Sent from my iPhone

> On Mar 17, 2015, at 3:31 PM, "Gladstone, Shira" <Shira.Gladstone@mail house.gov> wrote:>> Hey Chris - looking at Thursday morning - any chance we can make 8:30 work?>> Shira Gladstone> Deputy Chief of Staff I Congressman Ron DeSantis (FL-6)> 308 Cannon HOB I 202-225-2706 I desantis.house.gov>>> -----Original Message-----> From: Hartline, Chris [mailto:Chris.Hartline@eog myflorida.com]> Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2015 2:45 PM> To: Gladstone, Shira> Subject: Meeting with LG>> Hi Shira,>> The Lieutenant Governor is in town this week. Would the congressman have a few minutes on Thursday morning for him to stop by and say hi? Maybe around 9am?>> All the best,>> Chris Hartline

> DC Liaison and Communications Coordinator Office of Governor Rick Scott>> Sent from my iPhone






Thanks!

Sent from my iPhone

> On Mar 17, 2015, at 3:31 PM, "Gladstone, Shira" <Shira.Gladstone@mail house.gov> wrote:>> Hey Chris - looking at Thursday morning - any chance we can make 8:30 work?>> Shira Gladstone> Deputy Chief of Staff I Congressman Ron DeSantis (FL-6)> 308 Cannon HOB I 202-225-2706 I desantis.house.gov>>> -----Original Message-----> From: Hartline, Chris [mailto:Chris.Hartline@eog myflorida.com]> Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2015 2:45 PM> To: Gladstone, Shira> Subject: Meeting with LG>> Hi Shira,>> The Lieutenant Governor is in town this week. Would the congressman have a few minutes on Thursday morning for him to stop by and say hi? Maybe around 9am?>> All the best,>> Chris Hartline> DC Liaison and Communications Coordinator Office of Governor Rick Scott>> Sent from my iPhone

From: Hartline, ChrisTo: Gladstone, ShiraSubject: Re: Meeting with LGDate: Tuesday, March 17, 2015 3:35:18 PM


Thanks!

Sent from my iPhone

> On Mar 17, 2015, at 3:31 PM, "Gladstone, Shira" <Shira.Gladstone@mail house.gov> wrote:>> Hey Chris - looking at Thursday morning - any chance we can make 8:30 work?>> Shira Gladstone> Deputy Chief of Staff I Congressman Ron DeSantis (FL-6)> 308 Cannon HOB I 202-225-2706 I desantis.house.gov>>> -----Original Message-----> From: Hartline, Chris [mailto:Chris.Hartline@eog myflorida.com]> Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2015 2:45 PM> To: Gladstone, Shira> Subject: Meeting with LG>> Hi Shira,>> The Lieutenant Governor is in town this week. Would the congressman have a few minutes on Thursday morning for him to stop by and say hi? Maybe around 9am?>> All the best,>> Chris Hartline> DC Liaison and Communications Coordinator Office of Governor Rick Scott>> Sent from my iPhone


Hey Chris - looking at Thursday morning - any chance we can make 8:30 work?


-----Original Message-----From: Hartline, Chris [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2015 2:45 PMTo: Gladstone, ShiraSubject: Meeting with LG

Hi Shira,

The Lieutenant Governor is in town this week. Would the congressman have a few minutes on Thursday morning for him to stop by and say hi? Maybe around 9am?

All the best,

Chris HartlineDC Liaison and Communications Coordinator Office of Governor Rick Scott

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From: Gladstone, ShiraTo: Walsh, John PatrickCc: Russo, KatherineAnne; Carmack, DustinSubject: RE: 2015 Florida VFW Fly InDate: Friday, February 27, 2015 4:07:08 PM

John – I apologize if you didn’t see my response earlier, but per my email yesterday (pasted below) – Our Legislative Staffer, KatherineAnne will be happy to meet with the group on the Congressman’s

behalf. He is scheduled to be in an all-day markup on the 3rd, but should his legislative schedule allow for him to step in at the time of your meeting, he’ll be glad to do so. Please work with KatherineAnne (cc’d here) directly to schedule the meeting at a mutually convenient time. Thanks,Shira Shira GladstoneDeputy Chief of Staff I Congressman Ron DeSantis (FL-6)308 Cannon HOB I 202-225-2706 I desantis.house.gov

From: Gladstone, Shira Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2015 5:35 PMTo: 'Walsh, John Patrick'Cc: Russo, KatherineAnneSubject: RE: 2015 Florida VFW Fly In Hi John – We’ll be sending a staffer over to the roundtable to attend on the Congressman’s behalf. KatherineAnne Russo, Cc’d here, will be happy to meet with the VFW Constituents on the

Congressman’s behalf as well. He is scheduled to be in an all-day markup on the 3rd, but should his legislative schedule allow for him to step in at the time of your meeting, he’ll be glad to do so. Please work with KatherineAnne ([email protected]) to coordinate a time to meet directly. Thank you,Shira Shira GladstoneDeputy Chief of Staff I Congressman Ron DeSantis (FL-6)308 Cannon HOB I 202-225-2706 I desantis.house.gov

From: Walsh, John Patrick [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2015 5:12 PMTo: Gladstone, ShiraSubject: 2015 Florida VFW Fly InImportance: High Shira,

Attached is a document that explains the morning roundtable invitation (sent Tuesday @

12:23pm in case it got lost), open to Members and Staff, and the topics VFW leadership

hopes to discuss. If the Congressman has time that afternoon to meet with VFW

constituents, please let me know. One of the VFW members is a constituent of the FL-6th. I

understand how stretched schedules are next week.

The only times we DO NOT have free are : 9-10am and 3:00-3:30pm.

In Service,

John Patrick Walsh Deputy Director of Federal Affairs

State of Florida, Washington Office 444 North Capital Street, NW Suite 349 Washington, DC 20001 O: 202-624-5885 C: 850-510-7459

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From: Russo, KatherineAnneTo: Walsh, John PatrickSubject: RE: 2015 Florida VFW Fly InDate: Thursday, February 26, 2015 5:54:24 PM

Wonderful – looking forward to it! V/r,Katherine Anne

From: Walsh, John Patrick [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2015 5:53 PMTo: Russo, KatherineAnneSubject: RE: 2015 Florida VFW Fly In That works for us as well. I‘ll add 11am to our calendar. Thank you for your quick response!

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From: Russo, KatherineAnne [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2015 5:51 PMTo: Walsh, John PatrickSubject: RE: 2015 Florida VFW Fly In Good Evening John Patrick, I am available at 11am if that time works on your end. V/r,Katherine Anne

From: Walsh, John Patrick [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2015 5:43 PMTo: Russo, KatherineAnneSubject: RE: 2015 Florida VFW Fly In Hello Katherine Anne,

As I mentioned in the email chain, VFW leaders (and constituents) are free to meet

anytime other than 9-10am and 3:00-3:30pm. Whichever time works best for you, please

let me know.

In Service,




From: Gladstone, Shira [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2015 5:35 PMTo: Walsh, John PatrickCc: Russo, KatherineAnneSubject: RE: 2015 Florida VFW Fly In Hi John – We’ll be sending a staffer over to the roundtable to attend on the Congressman’s behalf. KatherineAnne Russo, Cc’d here, will be happy to meet with the VFW Constituents on the Congressman’s behalf as well – please work with KatherineAnne ([email protected]) to coordinate a time to meet directly. Thank you,Shira Shira GladstoneDeputy Chief of Staff I Congressman Ron DeSantis (FL-6)308 Cannon HOB I 202-225-2706 I desantis.house.gov








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From: Walsh, John PatrickTo: Russo, KatherineAnneSubject: RE: 2015 Florida VFW Fly InDate: Thursday, February 26, 2015 5:53:26 PM

That works for us as well. I‘ll add 11am to our calendar. Thank you for your quick response!

In Service,




From: Russo, KatherineAnne [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2015 5:51 PMTo: Walsh, John PatrickSubject: RE: 2015 Florida VFW Fly In Good Evening John Patrick, I am available at 11am if that time works on your end. V/r,Katherine Anne




let me know.

In Service,




From: Gladstone, Shira [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2015 5:35 PMTo: Walsh, John PatrickCc: Russo, KatherineAnneSubject: RE: 2015 Florida VFW Fly In Hi John – We’ll be sending a staffer over to the roundtable to attend on the Congressman’s behalf. KatherineAnne Russo, Cc’d here, will be happy to meet with the VFW Constituents on the Congressman’s behalf as well – please work with KatherineAnne ([email protected]) to coordinate a time to meet directly. Thank you,Shira Shira GladstoneDeputy Chief of Staff I Congressman Ron DeSantis (FL-6)308 Cannon HOB I 202-225-2706 I desantis.house.gov








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From: Russo, KatherineAnneTo: Walsh, John PatrickSubject: RE: 2015 Florida VFW Fly InDate: Thursday, February 26, 2015 5:51:33 PM

Good Evening John Patrick, I am available at 11am if that time works on your end. V/r,Katherine Anne




let me know.

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From: Gladstone, Shira [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2015 5:35 PMTo: Walsh, John PatrickCc: Russo, KatherineAnneSubject: RE: 2015 Florida VFW Fly In Hi John – We’ll be sending a staffer over to the roundtable to attend on the Congressman’s behalf. KatherineAnne Russo, Cc’d here, will be happy to meet with the VFW Constituents on the Congressman’s behalf as well – please work with KatherineAnne ([email protected]) to coordinate a time to meet directly. Thank you,Shira









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From: Gladstone, ShiraTo: Walsh, John PatrickCc: Russo, KatherineAnneSubject: RE: 2015 Florida VFW Fly InDate: Thursday, February 26, 2015 5:34:36 PM

Hi John – We’ll be sending a staffer over to the roundtable to attend on the Congressman’s behalf. KatherineAnne Russo, Cc’d here, will be happy to meet with the VFW Constituents on the Congressman’s behalf as well – please work with KatherineAnne ([email protected]) to coordinate a time to meet directly. Thank you,Shira Shira GladstoneDeputy Chief of Staff I Congressman Ron DeSantis (FL-6)308 Cannon HOB I 202-225-2706 I desantis.house.gov








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From: Gladstone, ShiraTo: Spicer, MargaretSubject: Automatic reply: Florida Gubernatorial Fellows VisiitDate: Wednesday, February 18, 2015 11:40:30 AM

Thank you for your email. I am currently out of the country with limited access to email.

If this is an urgent matter, please call the DC office (202) 225-2706 and ask to speak with Elizabeth Dillon.

I will respond to all scheduling requests and meeting inquries when I return on Monday, February 23.

Shira LahavDeputy Chief of Staff I Congressman Ron DeSantis (FL-6)

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