Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2001-12-19 Date2001-12-19 PublicationVolume 147, issue 177 Sections129 House · 82 Senate House sections IN RECOGNITION OF BOWIE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT VISAS TRIBUTE TO MS. MELINDA DAY COMMENDING THE WORK OF THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD'S MARINE SAFETY OFFICE OF HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA PAYING TRIBUTE TO GAYLE POTTER'S EIGHTH GRADE CLASS AT DURAND MIDDLE SCHOOL WISHING WELL TO MR. NORMAN BRINKER ECONOMIC STIMULUS BILL CONGRATULATING MITCH LOUIS MANSOUR ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE GROCERY BUSINESS PRESIDENT BUSH'S WITHDRAWAL FROM THE ABM TREATY TRIBUTE TO THE ART STUDENTS AT CLEVELAND HIGH SCHOOL GLOBAL ACCESS TO HIV/AIDS PREVENTION, AWARENESS, EDUCTION, AND TREATMENT ACT OF 2001 CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 1, NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001 HONORING NASA ADMINISTRATOR DANIEL GOLDIN TRIBUTE TO JAMES D. RUTH DEFENDING AMERICA FROM BALLISTIC MISSILE ATTACKS TRIBUTE TO THE DOMINICAN AMERICAN NATIONAL ROUNDTABLE PAYING TRIBUTE TO SOUTHEAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TRIBUTE TO THE HOUSE OFFICE OF EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 1, NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001 WOMEN SPEAK FOR PEACE RESOLUTION TRIBUTE TO REIKO KAWAKAMI TRIBUTE TO CAMERON BALLANTYNE GEORGE BATH HONORED TRIBUTE TO MR. RALPH PACKINGHAM ON HIS UNFLINCHING COMMITMENT TO MIAMI'S INNERCITY RESIDENTS CONGRATULATING STEPHEN JOHNSON AND DENNIS PARKER ON THEIR ESSAYS ABOUT "WHAT MAKES AMERICA GREAT" HONORING THE DEARBORN/DEARBORN HEIGHTS CHAPTER OF THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY INTRODUCTION OF THE DEFERRED ANNUITANT FAIRNESS ACT OF 2001 RETIREMENT OF TOM MILLER, PRINCIPAL OF ST. JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL IN ST. JOSEPH, MICHIGAN CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 1, NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001 TRIBUTE TO THE STUDENTS AND STAFF OF BECKEMEYER GRADE SCHOOL, HILLSBORO, ILLINOIS COMMENDING THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY HOLIDAY TRAIN IN HONOR OF MARY LOU WEISS UPON HER RETIREMENT FROM HERMOSA BEACH SCHOOL BOARD DO REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS THWART RELIGIOUS FREEDOM? TO RECOGNIZE THE ARGYRO LALOS SCHOLARSHIP FUND AT ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY, AND THE OUTSTANDING CITIZEN IT HONORS INTRODUCING THE RETIREMENT ACCOUNT PROTECTION ACT OF 2001 RECOGNITION OF MRS. CORA HIDALGO HOLLAND'S DEATH EXPRESSING THANKS TO THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE House of Representatives DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE FAILED SCIENTIFIC PROCESS IN HONOR OF PHILIP LAMONACO FAA MAILS PILOT LICENSES TO FOREIGN COUNTRIES CAPTURING THE QUEST FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING, RESEARCH, AND SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE TERRORIST BOMBINGS CONVENTION IMPLEMENTATION ACT OF 2001 REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 3427 PROVIDING FOR PLACEMENT OF PLAQUE HONORING DR. JAMES HARVEY EARLY IN THE WILLIAMSBURG, KENTUCKY, POST OFFICE BUILDING MAJOR LYN McINTOSH POST OFFICE BUILDING OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT ETHICS AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2001 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FAMILY COURT ACT OF 2001 CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2506, FOREIGN OPERATIONS, EXPORT FINANCING, AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2002 EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA POLICE COORDINATION AMENDMENT ACT OF 2001 RECOGNIZING SERVICE OF CREW MEMBERS OF USS ENTERPRISE BATTLE GROUP FOR WAR EFFORT IN AFGHANISTAN MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE COAST GUARD AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002 REGARDING MONITORING OF WEAPONS DEVELOPMENT IN IRAQ ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE TERRORIST BOMBINGS CONVENTION IMPLEMENTATION ACT OF 2001 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FAMILY COURT ACT OF 2001 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA POLICE COORDINATION AMENDMENT ACT OF 2001 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE PROVIDING FOR SWEARING IN OF THE HONORABLE JOE WILSON, OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AS A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE SWEARING IN OF THE HONORABLE JOE WILSON, OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AS A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE WELCOMING THE HONORABLE JOE WILSON TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES EXPRESSING GRATITUDE FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF CONGRESS PERSONAL EXPLANATION MAKING IN ORDER AT ANY TIME ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2001, CONSIDERATION OF CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2506, FOREIGN OPERATIONS, EXPORT FINANCING, AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2002 DIRECTING THE CLERK TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS IN ENROLLMENT OF H.R. 1, NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001 ANNOUNCEMENT OF MEASURES TO BE CONSIDERED UNDER SUSPENSION OF THE RULES ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2001 GENERAL LEAVE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3061, DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND EDUCATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2002 ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING LEGISLATION TO BE CONSIDERED UNDER SUSPENSION OF THE RULES TODAY GENERAL LEAVE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2506, FOREIGN OPERATIONS, EXPORT FINANCING, AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2002 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT PERSONAL EXPLANATION REQUIRING UNITED STATES PLAN TO ENDORSE AND OBTAIN OBSERVER STATUS FOR TAIWAN AT WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY MAKING PERMANENT THE AUTHORITY TO REDACT FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS OF JUDICIAL EMPLOYEES AND JUDICIAL OFFICERS ENHANCED BORDER SECURITY AND VISA ENTRY REFORM ACT OF 2001 AUTHORIZING THE CLERK TO MAKE CORRECTIONS IN THE ENGROSSMENT OF H.R. 3525, ENHANCED BORDER SECURITY ACT AND VISA ENTRY REFORM ACT OF 2001 ELIGIBILITY OF CERTAIN PERSONS FOR BURIAL IN ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY LIVING AMERICAN HERO APPRECIATION ACT GENERAL SHELTON CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL ACT AUTHORIZING THE CLERK TO MAKE CORRECTIONS IN ENGROSSMENT OF H.R. 2751, GENERAL SHELTON CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL ACT AMENDING PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT WITH RESPECT TO ORGAN PROCUREMENT ORGANIZATIONS NURSE REINVESTMENT ACT SUPPORTING THE GOALS OF THE YEAR OF THE ROSE REPORT ON NATION'S ACHIEVEMENTS IN AERONAUTICS AND SPACE--MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES RECESS AFTER RECESS REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3529, ECONOMIC SECURITY AND WORKER ASSISTANCE ACT OF 2001 REPORT ON RESOLUTION WAIVING REQUIREMENT OF CLAUSE 6(a) OF RULE XIII WITH RESPECT TO CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN RESOLUTIONS WAIVING REQUIREMENT OF CLAUSE 6(a) OF RULE XIII WITH RESPECT TO CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN RESOLUTIONS CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3338, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2002 PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3525, ECONOMIC SECURITY AND WORKER ASSISTANCE ACT OF 2001 CANCELLATION OF PRAYER BREAKFAST ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2001 ECONOMIC SECURITY AND WORKER ASSISTANCE ACT OF 2001 PERSONAL EXPLANATION GENERAL LEAVE REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF JOINT RESOLUTION APPOINTING DAY FOR CONVENING FOR SECOND SESSION OF 107TH CONGRESS REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H. J. RES. 79, FURTHER CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS, FISCAL YEAR 2002 REPORT ON RESOLUTION WAIVING POINTS OF ORDER AGAINST CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3338, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING LEGISLATION TO BE CONSIDERED UNDER SUSPENSION OF THE RULES TODAY ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE ESTABLISHING FIXED INTEREST RATES FOR STUDENT AND PARENT BORROWERS HIGHER EDUCATION RELIEF OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS ACT OF 2001 AUTHORIZING SPEAKER TO ENTERTAIN MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES ON H.R. 2869 SMALL BUSINESS LIABILITY PROTECTION ACT NATIVE AMERICAN BREAST AND CERVICAL CANCER TREATMENT TECHNICAL AMENDMENT ACT OF 2001 LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION AND CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REFERRED BILLS PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMIMTTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS TIME LIMITATION OF REFERRED BILL PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS DISCHARGE PETITIONS DISCHARGE PETITIONS--ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS Senate sections Senate prayer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND RURAL ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2001 MORNING BUSINESS FAILURE TO PASS A FARM BILL LTV SHUTDOWN RECESS JUDICIAL NOMINATIONS TRIBUTE TO JOHN T. O'CONNOR TRIBUTE TO JOAN DOUGLASS TRIBUTE TO JENNY OGLE JUDICIAL NOMINATIONS INDIAN GAMING TRAVEL AND TOURISM INDUSTRY UM GRIZZLIES GOING TO NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS SOFTWOOD LUMBER--A CALL TO ACTION FOOTBALL THE ECONOMIC STIMULUS PACKAGE ORDER OF BUSINESS UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT--CONFERENCE REPORT TO ACCOMPANY H.R. 3061 UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT--CONFERENCE REPORT TO ACCOMPANY H.R. 2506 ECONOMIC STIMULUS MAINTAIN OUR BALKAN COMMITMENT TERRORISM INSURANCE NATO EXPANSION ORDER OF PROCEDURE CLOSING THE GUN SHOW LOOPHOLE ELECTION REFORM TERRORISM INSURANCE JUDICIAL NOMINATIONS ADMINISTRATIVE SIMPLIFICATION COMPLIANCE ACT HOLD ON S. 1803 CAMBODIA KILLINGS EMERGENCY SMALL BUSINESS LOAN ASSISTANCE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 2001 LEGISLATIVE BRANCH EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS TASK FORCE PRESIDENTIAL COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH AN AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE MUSEUM PORT AND MARITIME SECURITY ACT ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS RUSSIA AND ENERGY SECURITY IN HONOR OF LUCY S. CICILLINE ON HER 90TH BIRTHDAY THE URGENT NEED FOR BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE MARGARET MEAD'S 100TH BIRTHDAY MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED REPORT ON AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ACTIVITIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000-- MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT--PM 62 MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE MEASURES REFERRED MEASURES PLACED ON THE CALENDAR MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS REPORTS OF COMMITTEES EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF COMMITTEES INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND SENATE RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS Introductory Statement on S. 1848 Introductory Statement on S. 1850 Introductory Statement on S. 1851 Introductory Statement on S. 1852 Introductory Statement on S. 1854 Introductory Statement on S. 1856 Introductory Statement on S. 1857 SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED TEXT OF AMENDMENTS Text of Senate Amendment 2678 AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR TREATY WITH RUSSIA ON MUTUAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE IN CRIMINAL MATTERS (Executive Session) EXECUTIVE CALENDAR LEGISLATIVE SESSION AUTHORIZING CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE SENATE TO BE PLACED IN A LEAVE WITHOUT PAY STATUS MEASURE READ THE FIRST TIME--H.R. 3343 ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2001 RECESS UNTIL 9:30 A.M. 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