Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2003-05-20 Date2003-05-20 PublicationVolume 149, issue 75 Sections91 House · 129 Senate House sections House of Representatives DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE MORNING HOUR DEBATES DOD EXEMPTIONS MOVING AN AGENDA FOR AMERICA MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION LOSING MANUFACTURING AND OUR HIGH-TECH JOBS RECENT EVIDENCE OF MARINE MAMMAL HARASSMENT IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST H.R. 1119, THE FAMILY TIME FLEXIBILITY ACT CASH AND COUNSELING FISCAL YEAR 2004 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION BILL RECESS AFTER RECESS PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ON THE RIGHT TRACK ADVOCATING INCREASED OPENNESS IN GOVERNMENT CONGRATULATING THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS LADY EAGLES WORLDCOM/MCI ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE VETERANS' MEMORIAL PRESERVATION AND RECOGNITION ACT OF 2003 NATIONAL CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES WEEK RUNAWAY, HOMELESS, AND MISSING CHILDREN PROTECTION ACT COMMENDING THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS FOR WINNING THE 2003 NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION DIVISION I MEN'S ICE HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIP ENHANCING COOPERATION AND SHARING OF RESOURCES BETWEEN DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS AND DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE GENERAL LEAVE VETERANS' COMPENSATION COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT ACT OF 2003 GENERAL LEAVE SELECTED RESERVE HOME LOAN EQUITY ACT GENERAL LEAVE PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1904, HEALTHY FORESTS RESTORATION ACT OF 2003 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE VETERANS' MEMORIAL PRESERVATION AND RECOGNITION ACT OF 2003 RUNAWAY, HOMELESS, AND MISSING CHILDREN PROTECTION ACT PERSONAL EXPLANATION HEALTHY FORESTS RESTORATION ACT OF 2003 GENERAL LEAVE AUTHORIZING THE CLERK TO MAKE CORRECTIONS IN ENGROSSMENT OF H.R. 1904, HEALTHY FORESTS RESTORATION ACT OF 2003 MAKING IN ORDER AT ANY TIME CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1298, UNITED STATES LEADERSHIP AGAINST HIV/AIDS, TUBERCULOSIS, AND MALARIA ACT OF 2003 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT 2003 COMPREHENSIVE REPORT ON U.S. TRADE AND INVESTMENT POLICY TOWARD SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AFRICAN GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY ACT--MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES (H... APPOINTMENT AS MEMBER TO COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS FREEDOM HONORING CAPTAIN TIMOTHY DANIEL AIKEN CALLING FOR DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY TO RELEASE TAPE PASS PRESIDENT BUSH'S JOBS BILL ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE SPECIAL ORDERS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pallone) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. Gutknecht) is recognized for 5 minutes. CONSOLIDATION OF THE MEDIA TRIBUTE TO APACHE FIREFIGHTER RICK LUPE The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Lipinski) is recognized for 5 minutes. POSSIBLE MISUSE OF OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY RESOURCES 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 Colorado (Mr. Beauprez) is recognized for 5 minutes. TEXAS AND TAXES STATUS REPORT ON CURRENT SPENDING LEVELS OF ON-BUDGET SPENDING AND REVENUES FOR FY 2004 AND THE 5-YEAR PERIOD FY 2004 THROUGH FY 2008 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from the District of Columbia (Ms. Norton) is recognized for 5 minutes. EXCHANGE OF SPECIAL ORDER TIME ENCOURAGING SECRETARY TOM RIDGE TO RELEASE TAPES OF CALLS FROM DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY IN TEXAS CONGRESS SHOULD OVERHAUL U.S. DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES WITH POOR FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SOCIAL SECURITY UTERINE FIBROID RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ACT OF 2003 TRIBUTE TO ELMO JOHNSON THE TEXAS LEGISLATURE The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Reyes) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Indiana (Ms. Carson) is recognized for 5 minutes. THE DEBT CEILING LOWERING PRESCRIPTION DRUG PRICES IN AMERICA TEXAS REDISTRICTING FURTHER MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE HOMELAND HEROES THE FACTS ABOUT FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1588, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004 LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED EXTENSION OF REMARKS SENATE BILL REFERRED SENATE ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS TIME LIMITATION OF REFERRED BILL PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PRIVATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS AMENDMENTS Text of House Amendment 1 Text of House Amendment 2 Senate sections Senate prayer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE MEDICARE AND PRESCRIPTION DRUGS RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME MORNING BUSINESS MEDICARE REBUILDING IRAQ MEASURE PLACED ON CALENDAR--S. 1079 NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004 MORNING BUSINESS AUTHORIZING LEGAL COUNSEL REPRESENTATION AUTHORIZING LEGAL COUNSEL REPRESENTATION IRAQI AND AFGHAN WOMEN HEALTH CARE CRISIS FOR SMALL BUSINESS NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004--Continued RECESS NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004--CONTINUED MORNING BUSINESS CONGRATULATING CHARLES MICHAEL DURISHIN GRANTING TAIWAN MEMBERSHIP TO THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION HONORING PRIVATE DANNY J. KEOGH LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 2003 MIKE JENDRZEJCZYK: A LEGEND IN HUMAN RIGHTS TRADE FACILITATION AND SECURITY HONORING MARINE MATTHEW R. SMITH HEALTHY FORESTS REMEMBERING FORMER SENATOR RUSSELL LONG WINNING THE PEACE IN IRAQ VOTE EXPLANATION ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED 2003 COMPREHENSIVE REPORT ON U.S. TRADE AND INVESTMENT POLICY TOWARD SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AFRICAN GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY ACT--PM 35 MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED MEASURES REFERRED MEASURES PLACED ON THE CALENDAR 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. 1083 Introductory Statement on S. 1084 Introductory Statement on S. 1085 Introductory Statement on S. 1086 Introductory Statement on S. 1087 Introductory Statement on S. 1089 SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS SENATE RESOLUTION 147--TO AUTHORIZE REPRESENTATION BY THE SENATE LEGAL COUNSEL IN THE CASE OF JOHN JENKEL V. BILL FRIST SENATE RESOLUTION 148--TO AUTHORIZE REPRESENTATION BY THE SENATE LEGAL COUNSEL IN THE CASE OF JOHN JENKEL V. 77 U.S. SENATORS SENATE RESOLUTION 149--EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT THE INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE TO THE CURRENT NEED FOR FOOD IN THE HORN OF AFRICA REMAINS INADEQUATE SENATE RESOLUTION 150--EXPRESSING THE GRATITUDE OF THE SENATE TO MICHAEL L. GILLETTE, DIRECTOR OF THE CENTER FOR LEGISLATIVE ARCHIVES; FOR HIS SERVICE IN PRESERVING AND MAKING AVAILABLE THE RECORDS... SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 46--TO CORRECT THE ENROLLMENT OF H.R. 1298 AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED TEXT OF AMENDMENTS Text of Senate Amendment 700 Text of Senate Amendment 701 Text of Senate Amendment 702 Text of Senate Amendment 703 Text of Senate Amendment 704 Text of Senate Amendment 705 Text of Senate Amendment 706 Text of Senate Amendment 707 Text of Senate Amendment 708 Text of Senate Amendment 709 Text of Senate Amendment 710 Text of Senate Amendment 711 Text of Senate Amendment 712 Text of Senate Amendment 713 Text of Senate Amendment 712 Text of Senate Amendment 715 Text of Senate Amendment 716 Text of Senate Amendment 717 Text of Senate Amendment 718 Text of Senate Amendment 719 Text of Senate Amendment 720 Text of Senate Amendment 721 Text of Senate Amendment 722 Text of Senate Amendment 723 Text of Senate Amendment 724 Text of Senate Amendment 725 Text of Senate Amendment 726 Text of Senate Amendment 727 Text of Senate Amendment 728 Text of Senate Amendment 729 Text of Senate Amendment 730 Text of Senate Amendment 731 Text of Senate Amendment 732 Text of Senate Amendment 733 Text of Senate Amendment 734 Text of Senate Amendment 735 Text of Senate Amendment 736 Text of Senate Amendment 737 Text of Senate Amendment 738 Text of Senate Amendment 739 Text of Senate Amendment 740 Text of Senate Amendment 741 Text of Senate Amendment 742 Text of Senate Amendment 743 Text of Senate Amendment 744 Text of Senate Amendment 745 Text of Senate Amendment 746 Text of Senate Amendment 747 Text of Senate Amendment 748 Text of Senate Amendment 749 Text of Senate Amendment 750 Text of Senate Amendment 751 Text of Senate Amendment 752 Text of Senate Amendment 753 Text of Senate Amendment 754 Text of Senate Amendment 755 Text of Senate Amendment 756 NOTICES OF HEARINGS/MEETINGS AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT--H.R. 2 CORRECTING ENROLLMENT OF H.R. 1298 EXPRESSING THE GRATITUDE OF THE SENATE TO MICHAEL L. GILLETTE APPOINTMENTS ORDERS FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2003 PROGRAM ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. TOMORROW NOMINATIONS