Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2001-09-25 Date2001-09-25 PublicationVolume 147, issue 126 Sections144 House · 53 Senate House sections EXPRESSING SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING ESTABLISHMENT OF NATIONAL CHARACTER COUNTS WEEK AIR TRANSPORTATION SAFETY AND SYSTEM STABILIZATION ACT AIR TRANSPORTATION SAFETY AND SYSTEM STABILIZATION ACT HONORING SERGEANT DANIEL P. O'SHEA TO HONOR MR. RICHARD FIMBRES AS A RECIPIENT OF THE 12TH ANNUAL PROFILES OF SUCCESS HISPANIC LEADERSHIP AWARD SPEECH BY U.N. SECRETARY GENERAL KOFI ANNAN HONORING MS. GARLAND MILLER PERSONAL EXPLANATION HONORING HUBERT TABOR FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE TO HONOR MS. ELVIRA ORTIZ AS A RECIPIENT OF THE 12TH ANNUAL PROFILES OF SUCCESS HISPANIC LEADERSHIP AWARD THE BROWNFIELDS REDEVELOPMENT ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2001 (H.R. 2941) PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION PAYING TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM ADAMS SMALL BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER PROGRAM REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2001 GENE AUTRY DAY FESTIVAL IN TIOGA, TX CHILLING INDICATORS OF THE TERRORIST ATTACK PERSONAL EXPLANATION IN RECOGNITION OF SISTER JOAN MCKEE FOR HER 50 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE SISTERS OF CHARITY VERMONT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT CONGRESSIONAL TOWN MEETING HONORING RON BORSKI CHILDREN'S VISION AWARENESS DAY BILL BRACE HONORED CRIMINAL ALIEN VISA DENIAL ACT OF 2001 CELEBRATING THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF CANE CREEK FRIENDS MEETING HONORING THE FRIENDS OF THE OPERA OF MICHIGAN ON THE OCCASION OF THE INAUGURAL OPERA PERFORMANCE AT THE FORD COMMUNITY AND PERFORMING ARTS CENTER SERMON BY PASTOR CAROL CUSTEAD NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002 PERSONAL EXPLANATION HONORING THE STAFF OF THE OREGON FARM SERVICE AGENCY TRIBUTE TO MARTIN STEWART NIEDERER AMERICAN HEROES AT PENTAGON FROM BAKERSFIELD AND KERN COUNTY THE SAFE SKIES ACT OF 2001 RECOGNIZING THE CIVILIAN CONSERVATION CORPS AND NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY TRIBUTE TO COLONEL EDWARD C. GRUETZEMACHER TRIBUTE TO MARGARET ANSLEY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO JONATHAN Y. THOMAS TRIBUTE TO EARL MIDDLETON TRIBUTE TO LISTON RAMSEY HONORING CALIFORNIA RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION'S 2001 DIAMOND CUISINE AWARD WINNERS CONGRESSMAN KILDEE HONORS LORRAINE STONE A TRIBUTE TO JOHN NEECE ON THE INTRODUCTION OF THE RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION ACT FOR THE 21st CENTURY ("RIDE-21") TRIBUTE TO CALIFORNIA TASK FORCE 7 EDITORIAL IN THE JEFFERSON CITY NEWS TRIBUNE TRIBUTE TO TIM McCALLION RECOGNIZING BILL IVEY, CHAIRMAN OF THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS TRIBUTE TO OFIELD DUKES TRIBUTE TO JAY HENSLEY HONORING JOHN C. FREMONT HOSPITAL 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF LEXINGTON ELKS LODGE, LEXINGTON, MISSOURI SALUTE TO AL ROSS TRADE PROMOTION AUTHORITY NEEDED HONORING 76 YEARS OF THE NEW ENGLAND COUNCIL "BAND OF BROTHERS": THE STORY OF EASY COMPANY, 101ST AIRBORNE DIVISION WISR 680 AM HONORING TWO REMARKABLE INDIVIDUALS DURING HISPANIC HERITAGE WEEK TRIBUTE TO JOHN B. GOURLEY IN MEMORY OF MR. CHET OBLOCK AUTHORIZING THE USE OF UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES AGAINST THOSE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE RECENT ATTACKS LAUNCHED AGAINST THE UNITED STATES HONORING PAUL F. MARKS ON HIS RETIREMENT TRIBUTE TO FRANCESC DE PAULA SOLER PRO BONO PROJECT TRIBUTE TO DAN TRANT TO HONOR THE REVEREND CLARENCE D. ROBINSON VOLUNTARY SEPARATION INCENTIVE PAYMENTS INTRODUCTION OF THE TERRORIST DISASTER RELIEF FOR SMALL BUSINESSES ACT TRIBUTE TO GORDON GALVAN PRESERVE U.S. JOBS IN THE PASSENGER VESSEL INDUSTRY TRIBUTE TO PAUL W. IVORY, ADMINISTRATOR OF CHESTERWOOD THE DISPLACED WORKERS ASSISTANCE ACT RETIREMENT OF CHIEF FRANK J. COX WEST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT IN RECOGNITION OF THE CITY OF LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE FOR ALAN BEAVAN IN MEMORY OF STAN MATLOCK ECONOMIC REVIVAL PLAN FOR AMERICA PERSONAL EXPLANATION THE HOME EQUITY LOSS PREVENTION AND ECONOMIC RECOVERY ACT AIR TRANSPORTATION SAFETY AND SYSTEM STABILIZATION BILL AIR TRANSPORTATION SAFETY AND SYSTEM STABILIZATION ACT House of Representatives MORNING HOUR DEBATES U.S. POLICY IN THE FIGHT AGAINST INTERNATIONAL TERRORISM ORIGINATING IN SOUTH ASIA MONETARY ASSISTANCE FOR THE AIRLINES INTRODUCTION OF CESAR ESTRADA CHAVEZ STUDY ACT RECESS PROTECTING LIBERTY AND FREEDOM KEEP FAITH WITH OUR AIRLINES AFTER RECESS PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WELCOMING THE REVEREND WALTER L. SOLOMON, MT. MORIAH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH OF NORTH PRATT, BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE ORGAN DONATION, THE GIFT OF LIFE ENVIRONMENTAL PRIORITIES COMING TOGETHER IN A TIME OF NEED A GREAT LEADER PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2944, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2002 GENERAL LEAVE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS ACT 2002 AUTHORIZING THE CLERK TO MAKE CORRECTIONS IN ENGROSSMENT OF H.R. 2944, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2002 PERMISSION FOR PERMANENT SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE TO HAVE UNTIL MIDNIGHT, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2001 TO FILE A REPORT ON H.R. 2883, INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002 DEFENSE PRODUCTION ACT AMENDMENTS OF 2001 GENERAL LEAVE VACATING PROCEEDINGS ON H.R. 2510, DEFENSE PRODUCTION ACT AMENDMENTS OF 2001 DEFENSE PRODUCTION ACT AMENDMENTS OF 2001 GENERAL LEAVE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA POLICE COORDINATION AMENDMENT ACT OF 2001 PROVIDING FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2586, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002 RECESS AFTER RECESS COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002 AUTHORIZING THE CLERK TO MAKE CORRECTIONS IN THE ENGROSSMENT OF H.R. 2586, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from California (Mr. Sherman) is recognized for 5 minutes. LOSS OF NORTHWEST ALLOYS CREATES VOID FOR WASHINGTON STATE ADJOURNMENT FROM WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2001, TO FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2001 ADJOURNMENT FROM FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2001, TO TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2001 DISPENSING WITH CALENDAR WEDNESDAY BUSINESS ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2001 PREPARING OUR MILITARY TO FIGHT THE WAR OF TODAY SPECIAL ORDERS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Ros-Lehtinen) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. DeFazio) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. Ramstad) is recognized for 5 minutes. EXPRESSING WHOLEHEARTED GRATITUDE AND PRIDE FOR OUR BRAVE AND HEROIC EMERGENCY PERSONNEL OUR ETERNAL GRATITUDE A NEW RELATIONSHIP WITH RUSSIA TRIBUTE TO TED C. CONNELL, A PATRIOT AND TRUE PUBLIC SERVANT The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. Kelly) is recognized for 5 minutes. AMERICA'S RESPONSE TO THE SEPTEMBER 11 ATTACKS INTRODUCING H.R. 2953, LEGISLATION TO EXTEND SOCIAL HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS AND MAKE THEM PART OF MEDICARE+CHOICE PLANS PERMANENTLY FOREIGN INTERVENTIONISM EVERY WEAPON IN ARSENAL NEEDED TO DEFEAT TERRORISM LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED ENROLLED BILL AND JOINT RESOLUTION SIGNED BILL PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT ADJOURNMENT 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 RECOGNITION OF THE ACTING MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002 ORDER OF BUSINESS MAKING CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002 NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002--Continued RECESS SUBJECT TO THE CALL OF THE CHAIR NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002--Continued MORNING BUSINESS THE RESPONSE TO TERRORISM VOTE EXPLANATION CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE INFORMATION SECURITY ACT COMMENDING THE TRUCKING INDUSTRY LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 2001 TRIBUTE TO DAVID R. CHEVALIER TRIBUTE TO ELETROPAC COMPANY, INC. TRIBUTE TO JAMES E. O'NEIL TRIBUTE TO COVER TRIBUTE TO ALEXANDER LEVERIS TRIBUTE TO LESLIE E. ROBERTS TRIBUTE TO BOB AND ESTELLA HUGHES MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE MEASURES REFERRED MEASURES PLACED ON THE CALENDAR EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS REPORTS OF COMMITTEES EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF COMMITTEES INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS Introductory Statement on S. 1459 Introductory Statement on S. 1461 Introductory Statement on S. 1463 Introductory Statement on S. 1465 AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED TEXT OF AMENDMENTS Text of Senate Amendment 1672 AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR LEE H. HAMILTON FEDERAL BUILDING AND U.S. COURTHOUSE ORDERS FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2001 PROGRAM ORDER FOR ADJOURNMENT ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. TOMORROW NOMINATIONS WITHDRAWAL