Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2003-10-16 Date2003-10-16 PublicationVolume 149, issue 145 Sections139 House · 89 Senate House sections A TRIBUTE TO HAMILTON PASCAL FREEDOM FOR BERNARDO AREVALO PADRON HONORING ROBERTA R. GOLDMAN A TRIBUTE TO HUGH ERROL BOSTON TRIBUTE TO OYSTER BILINGUAL SCHOOL HONORING TAIWAN'S NATIONAL DAY A TRIBUTE TO ROY KING URGING THE SAUDI AMBASSADOR TO THE UNITED STATES TO HELP RESOLVE A LONG STANDING DISPUTE INTRODUCING THE AFFORDABILITY IN HIGHER EDUCATION ACT OF 2003 TRIBUTE TO DUB RITER PERSONAL EXPLANATION HONORING LAURA BERG RECOGNIZING THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ST. HELENA HOSPITAL IN ST. HELENA, CA HALF-EMPTY, HALF-FULL TRIBUTE TO DAVIS HELBERG PERMANENT AUTHORITY FOR EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES FROM PAYING SUBSISTENCE CHARGES WHILE HOSPITALIZED INTRODUCTION OF THE ARMENIAN VICTIMS INSURANCE FAIRNESS ACT RECOGNIZING PANCREATIC CANCER AWARENESS MONTH HONORING TYLER MATTHEW PINCHOT RECOGNIZING CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP FOR ITS ACHIEVEMENTS TRIBUTE TO THE MASHANTUCKET PEQUOT TRIBAL NATION CONGRATULATING DR. TONDA HUGHES FIFTH ANNUAL RACE FOR THE CURE IN TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA HONORING THE UNIVERSITY COMMONS NURSING CARE CENTER SECTION 8e LEGISLATION IN REMEMBRANCE OF MOTHER TERESA OF CALCUTTA YOU'VE GOT MAIL--BUT IS IT SECURE? AN EXAMINATION OF INTERNET VULNERABILITIES AFFECTING BUSINESSES, GOVERNMENTS, AND HOMES INTRODUCING THE MARINE MAMMAL PRESERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT (MMPRA) OF 2003 ALLEN-BRADLEY BRAND MARKS 100TH ANNIVERSARY INTRODUCING THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WILD HERITAGE WILDERNESS BILL RECOGNIZING RONN OWENS FOR RECEIVING THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS' MARCONI AWARD HONORING THE MONTEREY PARK COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMISSION PAYING TRIBUTE TO PRIVATE FIRST CLASS JOSE CASANOVA JR. ADOPTION PROMOTION ACT OF 2003 PALESTINIAN LEADERSHIP MUST STOP TERRORIST ATTACKS NATIONAL VETERANS CEMETERY IN MARYLAND 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF CHEMTRONICS, INC. SYRIA ACCOUNTABILITY AND LEBANESE SOVEREIGNTY RESTORATION ACT OF 2003 ON THE INTRODUCTION OF DAIRY FORWARD CONTRACTING LEGISLATION SPINA BIFIDA AWARENESS MONTH CHICAGO SAYS REPEAL THE PATRIOT ACT HONORING HIS HOLINESS, POPE JOHN PAUL II, UPON HIS SILVER JUBILEE SAVE OUR HOMES ACT EDUCATION SAVINGS ACT OF 2003 PERSONAL EXPLANATION House of Representatives DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE INTRODUCTION OF THE REVEREND DR. BENNY TATE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE CELEBRATING THE 175TH BIRTHDAY OF LEXINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA CELEBRATING THE 175TH BIRTHDAY OF LEXINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA THE MIRACLE ON MOTOR STREET BRINGING JUSTICE TO THE FAMILIES IN CIUDAD JUAREZ WASHINGTON WASTE WATCHERS SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL QUERIA'S TRUE COLORS IRAQ SPENDING DONE RIGHT CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FLORIDA MARLINS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH COMMENDING THE GEORGIA BOARD OF HUMAN RESOURCES HUNGER CRISIS IN AMERICA AMERICA IS FULL OF OPPORTUNITIES SMART DECISIONS FOR A STRONG FUTURE SOUTH CAROLINA VICTIM ASSISTANCE NETWORK MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN FOR OUR SENIORS IRAQI GRANT NO GIFT TO AMERICA'S CHILDREN EXPRESSING SENSE OF HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THAT FRANCE, GERMANY, AND RUSSIA CAN BEST CONTRIBUTE TO RECONSTRUCTION OF IRAQ BY FORGIVENESS OF OUTSTANDING DEBT GENERAL LEAVE PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3289, EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR DEFENSE AND FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN, 2004 EXPRESSING SENSE OF HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THAT FRANCE, GERMANY, AND RUSSIA CAN BEST CONTRIBUTE TO RECONSTRUCTION OF IRAQ BY FORGIVENESS OF OUTSTANDING DEBT QUESTION OF PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL, 2004 LIMITATION ON CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN AMENDMENTS DURING CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3289, EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR DEFENSE AND FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN, 2004 GENERAL LEAVE EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR DEFENSE AND FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN, 2004 House of Representatives LIMITATION ON CERTAIN AMENDMENTS DURING FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR DEFENSE AND FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN, 2004 PERSONAL EXPLANATION LIMITATION ON CERTAIN AMENDMENTS DURING FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. SPECIAL ORDERS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Lipinski) is recognized for 5 minutes. EXCHANGE OF SPECIAL ORDER TIME CONCERNS ABOUT EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. Musgrave). Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Burton) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Feeney) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Brown) is recognized for 5 minutes. EXCHANGE OF SPECIAL ORDER AMENDMENTS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. Musgrave). Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. Kennedy) is recognized for 5 minutes. 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 New York (Mr. Hinchey) is recognized for 5 minutes. 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. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. Skelton) is recognized for 5 minutes. THE INTRODUCTION OF THE COMPASSIONATE VISITOR VISA ACT TO FACILITATE THE TEMPORARY ADMISSION OF NONIMMIGRANT ALIENS IN CIRCUMSTANCES OF FAMILY EMERGENCY OF CITIZENS OR PERMANENT RESIDENTS SAY NO TO ADDED DEBT FOR OUR CHILDREN 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 RECESS AFTER RECESS REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3289, EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR DEFENSE AND FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN, 2004 LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS TIME LIMITATION OF REFERRED BILL PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS AMENDMENTS Text of House Amendment 39 Text of House Amendment 40 Text of House Amendment 41 Text of House Amendment 42 Text of House Amendment 43 Text of House Amendment 44 Text of House Amendment 45 Text of House Amendment 46 Text of House Amendment 47 Text of House Amendment 48 Text of House Amendment 49 Text of House Amendment 50 Text of House Amendment 51 Text of House Amendment 52 Text of House Amendment 61 Text of House Amendment 62 Text of House Amendment 63 Text of House Amendment 53 Text of House Amendment 54 Text of House Amendment 55 Text of House Amendment 56 Text of House Amendment 57 Text of House Amendment 58 Text of House Amendment 59 Text of House Amendment 60 Senate sections Senate prayer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE RECOGNITION OF THE ACTING MINORITY LEADER EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME MORNING BUSINESS IRAQ EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS CONCLUSION OF MORNING BUSINESS EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN SECURITY AND RECONSTRUCTION ACT, 2004 Senate HELP AMERICA TO VOTE ACT MORNING BUSINESS OUR BELOVED CUBS THE STATEN ISLAND FERRY DISASTER POPE JOHN PAUL II LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 2003 REPORT ON U.S.-INDONESIA RELATIONS TROOP MORALE HONORING ALBERTSON'S INCORPORATED OF BOISE, ID IN HONOR OF OFFICER JASON PRATT TRIBUTE TO THE LIFE OF MOTHER TERESA RELIGIOUS LIBERTY FOR IRAQIS COST ESTIMATE FOR S. 300 NATIONAL CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING PREVENTION WEEK ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS MARYLAND WATERMEN'S ASSOCIATION MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED MESSAGE 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. 1740 Introductory Statement on S. 1742 Introductory Statement on S. 1744 Introductory Statement on S. 1745 Introductory Statement on S. 1747 Introductory Statement on S. 1748 Introductory Statement on S. 1749 Introductory Statement on S. 1750 SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS SENATE RESOLUTION 245--DESIGNATING THE WEEK BEGINNING OCTOBER 29, 2003, AS "NATIONAL CHARACTER COUNTS WEEK" AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED & PROPOSED TEXT OF AMENDMENTS Text of Senate Amendment 1860 Text of Senate Amendment 1861 Text of Senate Amendment 1862 Text of Senate Amendment 1863 Text of Senate Amendment 1864 Text of Senate Amendment 1865 Text of Senate Amendment 1866 Text of Senate Amendment 1867 Text of Senate Amendment 1868 Text of Senate Amendment 1869 Text of Senate Amendment 1870 Text of Senate Amendment 1871 Text of Senate Amendment 1872 Text of Senate Amendment 1873 Text of Senate Amendment 1874 Text of Senate Amendment 1875 Text of Senate Amendment 1876 Text of Senate Amendment 1877 Text of Senate Amendment 1878 Text of Senate Amendment 1879 Text of Senate Amendment 1880 Text of Senate Amendment 1881 Text of Senate Amendment 1882 AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR NATIONAL CHARACTER COUNTS WEEK WESTERN SHOSHONE CLAIMS DISTRIBUTION ACT MEASURE READ THE FIRST TIME--S. 1751 ORDERS FOR FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2003 PROGRAM ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9 A.M. TOMORROW NOMINATIONS WITHDRAWAL