Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2001-04-03 Date2001-04-03 PublicationVolume 147, issue 47 Sections136 House · 51 Senate House sections JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS OF INTERNATIONAL TERRORISM ACT TRIBUTE TO SUSAN TRESKY TOERGE CONGRATULATIONS TO YOKUM CHAPEL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH CAPITAL GAINS TAX RATE REDUCTION ACT EXPRESSING SORROW OF THE HOUSE AT THE DEATH OF THE HONORABLE NORMAN SISISKY, MEMBER OF CONGRESS FROM THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA COMMENDING THE 3M FOUNDATION FOR ITS PRESERVATION EFFORTS THE 15TH NATIONAL DISABLED VETERANS WINTER SPORTS CLINIC CONGRATULATIONS STANLEY GWIAZDOWSKI--2001 PAL JOEY AWARD WINNER KENT A. "BO" COTTRELL FORTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF TUNISIAN INDEPENDENCE HONORING ROBERT F. DOLAN, JR. TRIBUTE TO REAR ADMIRAL JAMES CUTLER DAWSON, JR. TIMBER TAX SIMPLIFICATION ACT LAVELLE RETIRING AFTER 23 YEARS AS JUDGE TRIBUTE TO CHRISTIAN JOS. BECKER, LIFETIME VOLUNTEER FIREMAN BACK COUNTRY LANDING STRIP ACCESS ACT HONORING CARLY FITZSIMONS BAKER TRIBUTE TO PETTY OFFICER 2ND CLASS SCOTT CHISM & SEAMAN CHRIS FERREBY COMMENDING THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS OF STUDENTS FROM WILLISTON NORTHAMPTON SCHOOL IN EASTHAMPTON, MA SHED LIGHT ON HIDDEN FEES TRIBUTE TO SAINT PATRICK'S PARISH IN SAN FRANCISCO, CA TRIBUTE TO DAVE McELHATTON HONORING KELVIN TORBERT THE HERO OF CHESTNUT HILL A TRIBUTE TO CARMELA C. RODRIGUEZ MAKE SUBPART F LAW PERMANENT MAKE SUBPART F LAW PERMANENT A TRIBUTE TO SHERYL BOYCE FREEDOM OF THE MEDIA IN RUSSIA INTRODUCTION OF THE DEPOSIT INSURANCE FUNDS MERGER ACT OF 2001 A TRIBUTE TO NIKKI ANTOINETTE BETHEL INTRODUCTION OF H.R. 1332: THE BUSINESS METHOD PATENT IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2001, H. R. 1333: THE PATENT IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2001, AND H. RES. A TRIBUTE TO DIANA B. WOOTEN IN HONOR OF MS. FRANCIS D. ALLEMAN-LUCE (1924-2001) INTRODUCTION OF THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK WILDERNESS ACT IN MEMORY OF CHIEF RONALD "REDBONE" VAN DUNK IN TRIBUTE TO YOSHI HONKAWA RECOGNIZING EQUAL PAY DAY LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE FOR A COOPERATIVE LANDSCAPE CONSERVATION PROGRAM EQUAL PAY DAY REINTRODUCTION OF HATE CRIMES BILL HONORING RICO GIRON BUY AMERICA LEGISLATION GOVERNORS ISLAND PRESERVATION ACT, H.R. 1334 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SOUTH SHORE ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS INTRODUCTION OF THE RESPONSIBLE OFF-ROAD VEHICLE ENFORCEMENT AND RESPONSE ("ROVER") ACT PAYCHECK EQUITY EQUAL PAY DAY EQUAL PAY PROTECTION TRIBUTE TO JASON WILLIAMS ACHIEVEMENTS OF CESAR CHAVEZ TRIBUTE TO THE ARMADA FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY TRIBUTE TO FORMER MICHIGAN STATE REPRESENTATIVE MIKE PRUSI RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF DR. THOMAS E. STARZL IN THE FIELD OF ORGAN TRANSPLANTATION INTRODUCING THE CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES IMPROVEMENT ACT TRIBUTE TO STEVE GIBBS TRIBUTE TO MILLERSBURG, MICHIGAN ON THE OCCASION OF ITS COMMUNITY CENTENNIAL TRIBUTE TO THE ROMEO LODGE #41 FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN TRIBUTE TO THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM TRIBUTE TO GINA THOMPSON DORENE LOWERY--TENNESSEE TEACHER OF THE YEAR HONORING TOM STRICKLAND THE INCREASE THE PEACE RESOLUTION INTRODUCTION OF THE FAIR PAY ACT OF 2001 INTRODUCTION OF THE COLORADO NORTHERN FRONT RANGE MOUNTAIN BACKDROP PROTECTION STUDY ACT House of Representatives DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE MORNING HOUR DEBATES UNEXPLODED ORDNANCES ARE SERIOUS PROBLEM CHINA: FRIEND OR FOE? CONGRESS NEEDS TO FUND PROGRAMS TO HELP AT-RISK JUVENILES COMMENDING THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2001 NCAA WOMEN'S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP RECESS AFTER RECESS PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IN MEMORY OF JAKE SINIAWSKI UNITED STATES SHOULD INVESTIGATE JANET RENO AND CONTRIBUTORS TO THE DNC TRIBUTE TO MIKE MARINER SINO-AMERICAN RELATIONS ELIMINATING RED TAPE AND OFFERING FULL HEALTH CARE CHOICES FOR MILITARY DEPENDENTS ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE CHESAPEAKE BAY OFFICE OF NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION AUTHORIZATION PERMISSION FOR COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY TO HAVE UNTIL FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 2001, TO FILE LEGISLATIVE REPORTS ON H.R. 392, H.R. 503, H.R. 863, H.R. 1209, AND H.J. RES. 41 NEED-BASED EDUCATIONAL AID ACT OF 2001 EXPRESSING SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING ESTABLISHMENT OF NATIONAL SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME AWARENESS WEEK EXPRESSING SENSE OF HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES REGARDING HUMAN RIGHTS IN CUBA URGING INTRODUCTION OF U.N. RESOLUTION CALLING UPON THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA TO END ITS HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN CHINA AND TIBET SMALL BUSINESS INTEREST CHECKING ACT OF 2001 PRINTING OF REVISED AND UPDATED VERSION OF "WOMEN IN CONGRESS, 1917- 1990" GENERAL LEAVE RECESS AFTER RECESS APPOINTMENT OF ADDITIONAL MEMBERS TO ATTEND FUNERAL OF THE LATE HONORABLE NORMAN SISISKY ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE NEED-BASED EDUCATIONAL AID ACT OF 2001 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE EXPRESSING SENSE OF HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES REGARDING HUMAN RIGHTS IN CUBA URGING INTRODUCTION OF U.N. RESOLUTION CALLING UPON PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA TO END ITS HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN CHINA AND TIBET PERMISSION FOR COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES TO HAVE UNTIL MIDNIGHT, TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2001, TO FILE REPORT TO ACCOMPANY H.R. 1088 PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONAL ADJOURNMENT OF THE HOUSE AND RECESS OR ADJOURNMENT OF THE SENATE REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 1193 REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 933 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE ODE TO DUKE UNIVERSITY BLUE DEVILS SPECIAL ORDERS REGARDING THE RE-REGULATION OF THE AIRLINE INDUSTRY REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 8, DEATH TAX ELIMINATION ACT OF 2001 The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Tiberi). Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Bilirakis) is recognized for 5 minutes. EQUAL PAY DAY The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from New York (Mr. Grucci) is recognized for 5 minutes. ENVIRONMENTALISTS ARE HURTING POOR AND WORKING PEOPLE OF THIS COUNTRY The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Tiberi). Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Brown) is recognized for 5 minutes. A NEW DECLARATION OF ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Maryland (Mrs. Morella) is recognized for 5 minutes. IN MEMORIAM: MRS. NOLA BRIGHT, IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT, WESTSIDE BRANCH NAACP REGARDING THE MIDDLE EAST The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Rhode Island (Mr. Langevin) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Georgia (Ms. McKinney) is recognized for 5 minutes. REMEMBERING ROBERT B. GANLEY, CITY MANAGER OF PORTLAND, MAINE WOMEN DESERVE EQUAL PAY FOR EQUAL WORK PAY EQUITY DAY The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Tiberi). Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from the District of Columbia (Ms. Norton) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Price) is recognized for 5 minutes. DECONTAMINATION EFFORTS REQUIRE IMMEDIATE ACTION BY CONGRESS ELIMINATING THE ESTATE TAX LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS MEMORIALS PRIVATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Senate sections Senate prayer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME RECOGNITION OF THE ACTING MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE THE GUEST CHAPLAIN CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET FOR THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL YEARS 2001-2011 RECESS CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET FOR THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL YEARS 2001-2011--Continued MORNING BUSINESS THE CRISIS IN CHINESE-AMERICAN RELATIONS ON HAINAN ISLAND THE BIPARTISAN CAMPAIGN REFORM ACT OF 2001 STATEMENT OF INTENT VIOLENCE AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE CONGRESSMAN NORMAN SISISKY CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE THE GRAND OPENING OF THE ABERDEEN COMMUNITY BASED OUTPATIENT CLINIC HONORING THE CENTRAL BUCKS EAST CHOIR OF BUCKS COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA IN RECOGNITION OF MRS. ARBELIA GREER PENNINGTON WOOD TRIBUTE TO AMERICAN RED CROSS, MID-RIO GRANDE CHAPTER MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS REPORTS OF COMMITTEES EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF COMMITTEE INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS Introductory Statement on S. 678 Introductory Statement on S. 679 Introductory Statement on S. 680 Introductory Statement on S. 681 Introductory Statement on S. 682 Introductory Statement on S. 683 Introductory Statement on S. 684 Introductory Statement on S. 685 AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED TEXT OF AMENDMENTS Text of Senate Amendment 172 AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR APPOINTMENTS NATIONAL MURDER AWARENESS DAY NATIONAL SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME AWARENESS WEEK ORDERS FOR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2001 PROGRAM ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9 A.M. TOMORROW NOMINATIONS