Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2001-02-14 Date2001-02-14 PublicationVolume 147, issue 21 Sections141 House · 75 Senate House sections HONORING TERRI THOMSON INTRODUCTION OF A BILL TO ENSURE THAT INCOME AVERAGING FOR FARMERS NOT INCREASE A FARMER'S LIABILITY FOR THE ALTERNATIVE MINIMUM TAX 100TH BIRTHDAY OF LANDIS, NORTH CAROLINA IN HONOR OF SFC TOYA D. KING-JOHN SUPPORT OF THE LABOR FIRST CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS ACT INTRODUCTION OF THE HOMEOWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES AND EDUCATORS ACT HONORING ASSEMBLYMAN DENIS BUTLER INTRODUCING A BILL TO ENSURE THAT SMALL BUSINESSES ARE RIGHTFULLY ENTITLED TO USE THE CASH METHOD OF ACCOUNTING A TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE ALBERT VANN INTRODUCTION OF A HOUSE CONTINUING RESOLUTION URGING INCREASED FEDERAL FUNDING FOR JUVENILE (TYPE 1) DIABETES RESEARCH TEACHER RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION ACT PERSONAL EXPLANATION HONORING MARY ANNE KELLY HONORING JOLIET JUNIOR COLLEGE (JJC) H.R. 599: MEDICARE MENTAL ILLNESS NON-DISCRIMINATION ACT INTRODUCTION OF A BILL TO STRENGTHEN AND IMPROVE THE BENEFITS PROVIDED TO SMALL BUSINESSES UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 179 IN COMMEMORATION OF THE DAY OF REMEMBRANCE RE-INTRODUCTION OF THE WARTIME PARITY AND JUSTICE ACT OF 2001 HONORING THE R.A. BLOCH CANCER FOUNDATION HONORING SUSAN B. ANTHONY CONGRATULATING TENAFLY MIDDLE SCHOOL ON EFFORTS TO REMOVE LAND MINES VETERANS' COMPENSATION EQUITY ACT OF 2001 AMERICAN HEART MONTH TRIBUTE TO ZINOVY GORBIS A VIEWPOINT ON THE SUPREME COURT CASE NY TIMES V. TASINI HONORING REVEREND WENDY WARD BILLINGSLEA HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF ROBERTA CHEFF BROOKS HONORING SCHOOL NURSES CLINTON EXECUTIVE ORDERS CONTINUE TO KILL IDAHO JOBS TRIBUTE TO MESCAL HORNBECK SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE LOCK-BOX ACT OF 2001 CELEBRATING STUDENT VOLUNTEERS INTRODUCTION OF THE TEACHER TAX CREDIT ACT RECOGNIZING THE 5TH ANNUAL FAST OF REVEREND RONALD I. SCHUPP ON TIBETAN NATIONAL DAY, 2001 181ST ANNIVERSARY OF SUSAN B. ANTHONY OSTEOPOROSIS FEDERAL EMPLOYEE HEALTH BENEFITS STANDARDIZATION ACT AMERICAN HEART MONTH IN SUPPORT OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS' HEALTH ACT JAMES J. McGRATH--DEDICATED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER GOLDEN TRIANGLE ENERGY COALITION PLANT HONORING ANTHONY F. COLE DEFENSE FUNDING THE WAGE ACT IN RECOGNITION OF THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MOUNT WASHINGTON AMERICAN LEGION POST 484 IN RECOGNITION OF CHARLES E. CRIST INTRODUCTION OF THE FOREIGN TRUCK SAFETY ACT COMMEMORATIVE STAMP FOR AVA GARDNER CHILD PASSENGER PROTECTION EDUCATION GRANTS INTRODUCTION OF THE GIFT OF LIFE CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL ACT OF 2001 HONORING LONNELL COOPER INTRODUCTION OF THE McKINNEY-VENTO HOMELESS EDUCATION ACT OF 2001 RECOGNIZING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE SERVICE CORPS OF RETIRED EXECUTIVES HONORING THE LIFE OF SAMUEL H. DAY, JR. INTRODUCTION OF THE MIDDLE INCOME HEATING ASSISTANCE ACT OF 2001 CHARITY TO ELIMINATE POVERTY TAX CREDIT ACT OF 2001 FIRE SAFETY AT THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS HONORING SERGEANT KYLE THOMAS RECOGNIZING JANE KRATOCHVIL THE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION'S MIDWEST REGIONAL CONFERENCE A BILL TO REPEAL SECTION 809, WHICH TAXES POLICYHOLDER DIVIDENDS OF MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANIES, AND TO REPEAL SECTION 815, WHICH APPLIES TO POLICYHOLDER SURPLUS ACCOUNTS TRIBUTE TO SHERIFF MICHAEL GAGE SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE LOCK BOX ACT OF 2001 RECOGNIZING AMERICAN HEART MONTH IN RECOGNITION OF THE RETIREMENT OF CHARLES T. HARRIS INTRODUCTION OF THE CALIFORNIA RECLAIMED WATER ACT FOR THE 21ST CENTURY BAN THE USE OF THE INTERNET TO OBTAIN OR DISPOSE OF A FIREARM INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION TO APPLY THE LOOK-THRU RULES FOR PURPOSES OF THE FOREIGN TAX CREDIT LIMITATION TO DIVIDENDS FROM FOREIGN CORPORATIONS NOT CONTROLLED BY A DOMESTIC CORPORATION HONORING CHAIRMAN ARTHUR LEVITT HONORING ISADORE TEMKIN ON HER 80TH BIRTHDAY ON BUFFALO, NEW YORK: THE "CITY WITH HEART" INTRODUCTION OF THE AFRICAN ELEPHANT CONSERVATION REAUTHORIZATION ACT INTRODUCTION OF THE ASIAN ELEPHANT CONSERVATION REAUTHORIZATION ACT INTRODUCTION OF H.R. 614, THE COPYRIGHT TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS ACT OF 2001 TWENTY-SIXTH ANNUAL CAPITAL PRIDE FESTIVAL JUNE 4-10, 2001 HONORING JOLIET TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOLS INTRODUCTION OF THE RHINOCEROS AND TIGER REAUTHORIZATION ACT SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE LOCK-BOX ACT OF 2001 INTRODUCING H.R. 615, THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS ACT OF 2000 PERSONAL EXPLANATION SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS House of Representatives DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE FEBRUARY IS AMERICAN HEART MONTH CHILDPROOF HANDGUN ACT RECOGNIZING AMERICAN HEART MONTH CHARACTER EDUCATION RECOGNIZING AMERICAN HEART MONTH MONICA, MARC RICH AND A PHONY FINE COMMENDING FOREIGN SERVICE WORKERS NATIONAL CENTER FOR SOCIAL WORK RESEARCH ACT INTRODUCTION OF CHARACTER LEARNING AND STUDENT SUCCESS (CLASS) ACT AMERICAN HEART MONTH FEBRUARY, AMERICAN HEART MONTH RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY AS AMERICAN HEART MONTH RAIL PASSENGER DISASTER FAMILY ASSISTANCE ACT OF 2001 JOHN JOSEPH MOAKLEY UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE ELECTRONIC COMMERCE ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2001 RAIL PASSENGER DISASTER FAMILY ASSISTANCE ACT OF 2001 PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION AFFECTING REPRESENTATION OF MAJORITY AND MINORITY MEMBERSHIP OF SENATE MEMBERS OF JOINT ECONOMIC COMMITTEE PROVIDING FOR ADJOURNMENT OF HOUSE FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2001, TO FEBRUARY 26, 2001, AND RECESS OR ADJOURNMENT OF SENATE FROM FEBRUARY 15, 2001, OR FEBRUARY 16, 2001, TO FEBRUARY 26, 2001 AUTHORIZING THE SPEAKER, MAJORITY LEADER, AND MINORITY LEADER TO ACCEPT RESIGNATIONS AND MAKE APPOINTMENTS AUTHORIZED BY LAW OR BY THE HOUSE, NOTWITHSTANDING ADJOURNMENT OF THE HOUSE SPECIAL ORDERS INTERNATIONAL BASIC EDUCATION U.S. DOLLARS ARE WORKING IN INTERNATIONAL BASIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS AMERICAN HEART MONTH The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Illinois (Mrs. Biggert) is recognized for 5 minutes. ELECTION REFORM PRESIDENT BUSH'S TAX CUT PLAN TRIBUTE TO MS. IMOGENE MATTHEWS OF GARY, INDIANA NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVE DAY REGARDING AMERICA'S MEN AND WOMEN IN UNIFORM LITHUANIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY PERSONAL EXPLANATION REPEALING THE 5-YEAR LIMITATION ON INTEREST DEDUCTIBILITY FOR STUDENT LOANS PUBLICATION OF THE RULES OF THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS, 107TH CONGRESS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Washington (Mr. Smith) is recognized for 5 minutes. REVISIONS TO THE ALLOCATION FOR THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS FIRE SAFETY AT THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS BUDGET PRIORITIES AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY THE ECONOMIC FUTURE OF AMERICA TAX FAIRNESS NEED FOR GOOD MANAGEMENT IN EXECUTIVE BRANCH IS LONG OVERDUE CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH BLACK HISTORY MONTH SOCIAL SECURITY MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE PUBLICATION OF THE RULES OF THE COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE--107TH CONGRESS LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED ADJOURNMENT OATH OF OFFICE MEMBERS, RESIDENT COMMISSIONER, AND DELEGATES OATH FOR ACCESS TO CLASSIFIED INFORMATION EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PRIVATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS Senate sections Senate prayer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME MORNING BUSINESS RECOGNITION OF THE ACTING MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE TAX RELIEF NATIONAL DEFENSE PATIENT PROTECTION LEGISLATION FEBRUARY AS AMERICAN HEART MONTH RECOGNIZING AMERICAN HEART MONTH AIRLINE SERVICE CAPITOL VISITORS CENTER EXPRESSING SYMPATHY FOR LOST LOVED ONES IN HAWAII CONCLUSION OF MORNING BUSINESS ORDER OF PROCEDURE LESSONS TO BE LEARNED FROM THE WRONGFUL CONVICTION OF EARL WASHINGTON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND HIGH TECHNOLOGY TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS ACT OF 2001 NATIONAL MISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEM HONORING PAUL D. COVERDELL UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST--A BILL HONORING PAUL D. COVERDELL MORNING BUSINESS COMMENDING SENATOR COCHRAN BLACK HISTORY MONTH DR. BENJAMIN ELIJAH MAYS ASYLUM AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TRIBUTE TO FORMER SENATOR ALAN CRANSTON VA LEADS THE NATION IN END-OF-LIFE CARE IN MEMORIAM OF THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE 14TH QUARTERMASTER DETACHMENT WHO LOST THEIR LIVES IN OPERATION DESERT STORM 50TH BIRTHDAY OF THE GIRL SCOUTS OF CONESTOGA COUNCIL TRIBUTE TO COLONEL PAUL W. ARCARI, U.S. AIR FORCE, RETIRED COAST GUARD CUTTER "WOODRUSH" TRIBUTE TO LAURA STEPHAN MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE MEASURES REFERRED EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND SENATE RESOLUTIONS STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS Introductory Statement on S. 322 Introductory Statement on S. 324 Introductory Statement on S. 325 Introductory Statement on S. 326 Introductory Statement on S. 327 Introductory Statement on S. 329 Introductory Statement on S. 330 Introductory Statement on S. 333 Introductory Statement on S. 335 Introductory Statement on S. 336 Introductory Statement on S. 337 Introductory Statement on S. 338 Introductory Statement on S. 339 ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 11--EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF CONGRESS TO FULLY USE THE POWERS OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO ENHANCE THE SCIENCE BASE REQUIRED TO MORE FULLY DEVELOP THE FIELD OF HEALTH... SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 12--EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING THE IMPORTANCE OF ORGAN, TISSUE, BONE MARROW, AND BLOOD DONATION, AND SUPPORTING NATIONAL DONOR DAY SEANTE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 13--EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF CONGRESS WITH RESPECT TO THE UPCOMING TRIP OF PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH TO MEXICO TO MEET WITH THE NEWLY ELECTED PRESIDENT VICENTE FOX, AND... SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 14--RECOGNIZING THE SOCIAL PROBLEM OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT, AND SUPPORTING EFFORTS TO ENHANCE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF IT SENATE RESOLUTION 20--DESIGNATING MARCH 25, 2001, AS "GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY: A NATIONAL DAY OF CELEBRATION OF GREEK AND AMERICAN DEMOCRACY" SENATE RESOLUTION 21--DIRECTING THE SERGEANT-AT-ARMS TO PROVIDE INTERNET ACCESS TO CERTAIN CONGRESSIONAL DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING CERTAIN CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE PUBLICATIONS, SENATE LOBBYING... SENATE RESOLUTION 22--URGING THE APPROPRIATE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE UNITED STATES TO THE UNITED NATIONS COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS TO INTRODUCE AT THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE COMMISSION A RESOLUTION... SENATE RESOLUTION 23--EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT THE PRESIDENT SHOULD AWARD THE PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOM POSTHUMOUSLY TO DR. BENJAMIN ELIJAH MAYS IN HONOR OF HIS DISTINGUISHED... SENATE RESOLUTION 24--HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS. AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET PRESIDENTIAL VISIT TO MEXICO ORGAN DONATION AND SUPPORTING NATIONAL DONOR DAY MEASURE READ THE FIRST TIME--S. 328 PROVIDING FOR A JOINT SESSION OF CONGRESS PROVIDING FOR A CONDITIONAL ADJOURNMENT OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND A CONDITIONAL RECESS OR ADJOURNMENT OF THE SENATE ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2001 PROGRAM ORDER FOR ADJOURNMENT RECONCILIATION AND VALENTINE'S DAY ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 10 A.M. TOMORROW