Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2004-03-31 Date2004-03-31 PublicationVolume 150, issue 43 Sections116 House · 108 Senate House sections TRIBUTE TO MR. DENNIS WELLER TRIBUTE TO ELDER ELLIS SMITH, JR. CELEBRATING THE 25TH YEAR OF THE TAIWAN RELATIONS ACT CHINA AND WTO RULES TRIBUTE TO THE JAMESVILLE-DEWITT BOYS' VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM CELEBRATING GREECE'S 183RD INDEPENDENCE DAY TRIBUTE TO ARMY SPECIALIST ADAM FROEHLICH TRIBUTE TO CURTIS WILLIAMS, SR. IN HONOR OF MATTIE RHODES CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF SERVICE IN 2004 REIMBURSING MEMBERS OF UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FOR CERTAIN TRANSPORTATION EXPENSES BACK OUR VETERANS HEALTH HONORING LEW AND SUSAN MANILOW HONORING THE PUBLIC SERVICE OF ANTONIA HERNANDEZ USES AND MISUSES OF INTELLIGENCE IN HONOR OF SERGEANT LAVERN JOHNSON-REYNOLDS NATIONAL OUTSTANDING YOUNG FARMERS AWARD ELECTED PUBLIC OFFICIAL BECOMES THE FIRST DIABETIC TO STEP ONTO INTERNATIONAL FREESTYLE WRESTLING MAT PREVENTIVE SCREENING FOR COLORECTAL CANCER RECOGNIZING APRIL AS SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH TRIBUTE TO LARRY DOYLE RECOGNIZING THE PUBLIC SERVICE OF THE UNION LEADER AND WMUR-TV HONORING MILDRED WALLHAUSEN COMMENDING THE TAIWAN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION THE AMERICAN LEGACY FOUNDATION HONORING THE LIFE OF CESAR E. CHAVEZ TRIBUTE TO CESAR CHAVEZ HONORING THE 77TH ANNIVERSARY OF CESAR CHAVEZ'S BIRTHDAY HONORING NATIONAL WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH IN SUPPORT OF H.R. 3550 HONORING JEFFEREY OBLER ARTS ADVOCACY DAY HONORING CESAR CHAVEZ ON HIS 77TH BIRTHDAY HONORING THE BIRTHDAY OF CESAR ESTRADA CHAVEZ ATTACKS ON ETHNIC SERBS IN KOSOVO CHAD CAMPBELL WINS BAY HILL INVITATIONAL SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS House of Representatives DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE WELCOMING THE REVEREND CINDY BASKIN DEMOCRACY DEMANDS FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND FAIR MEDIA COVERAGE CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND WORK OF CESAR E. CHAVEZ PUNDITS WEARING POLITICAL BLINDERS CELEBRATING THE 87TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TRANSFER OF SOVEREIGNTY OF VIRGIN ISLANDS FROM DENMARK TO U.S. LIFETIME SAVINGS ACCOUNTS ELECTION OF MEMBER TO CERTAIN STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE ALLOWING REIMPORTATION OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS MEANS LOWER PRICES FOR AMERICANS MANUFACTURING JOBS REAUTHORIZATION OF THE SURFACE TRANSPORTATION ACT MEDICARE DISCOUNT DRUG CARDS HONORING CESAR CHAVEZ'S BIRTHDAY WELCOMING BULGARIA INTO NATO HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF CESAR CHAVEZ ADDRESSING OUR OUTDATED IMMIGRATION LAWS AND POLICIES ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE TEMPORARY EXTENSION OF PROGRAMS UNDER THE SMALL BUSINESS ACT AND THE SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT ACT OF 1958 SENSE OF HOUSE REGARDING RULES OF COMPENSATION FOR CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES AND MEMBERS OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES OF THE UNITED STATES RECESS AFTER RECESS COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE SPECIAL ORDERS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. McCotter) is recognized for 5 minutes. ORDER OF BUSINESS MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG AND MODERNIZATION ACT 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 TIME THE ADMINISTRATION GIVETH AND THE REPUBLICAN CONGRESS TAKETH AWAY The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. Ginny Brown-Waite of Florida). Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Burton) is recognized for 5 minutes. THE BUDGET AND PRESCRIPTION DRUG COVERAGE 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. 9/11 COMMISSION The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Burgess) is recognized for 5 minutes. SOCIAL SECURITY The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. Ginny Brown-Waite of Florida). Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. DeFazio) is recognized for 5 minutes. EXCHANGE OF SPECIAL ORDER THE BUDGET IN HONOR OF SOCIAL WORK MONTH The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Hensarling) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Conyers) is recognized for 5 minutes. THE NATIONAL BUDGET The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. Ginny Brown-Waite of Florida). 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 California (Mr. Filner) is recognized for 5 minutes. ORDER OF BUSINESS OUR NATIONAL DEBT The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from New Mexico (Mr. Pearce) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Emanuel) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Ohio (Ms. Kaptur) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Davis) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from California (Mr. Baca) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Strickland) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Wynn) is recognized for 5 minutes. IRAQ AND SADDAM HUSSEIN THE 9/11 COMMISSION THE CHALLENGING QUESTION OF JOBS LEAVING AMERICA RECESS EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. AFTER RECESS REPORT ON RESOLUTION WAIVING A REQUIREMENT OF CLAUSE 6(a) OF RULE XIII WITH RESPECT TO THE SAME DAY CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN RESOLUTIONS REPORTED BY THE RULES COMMITTEE REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3550, TRANSPORTATION EQUITY ACT: A LEGACY FOR USERS LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED ENROLLED BILL SIGNED SENATE ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED BILLS PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS MEMORIALS PRIVATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS Senate sections Senate prayer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME MORNING BUSINESS ACTION BY THE EUROPEAN UNION AND SENATE DEMOCRATS ORDER OF PROCEDURE U.S. AND COALITION EFFORTS IN IRAQ THE 9/11 COMMISSION THE ECONOMY ORDER OF PROCEDURE ECONOMIC REALITY THE COURSE OF MILITARY OPERATIONS IN IRAQ CONCLUSION OF MORNING BUSINESS CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005 PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT FOR EVERYONE ACT MORNING BUSINESS TRIBUTE TO CESAR CHAVEZ CLARK COUNTY VICTORY IN NEVADA SCIENCE BOWL ELMO AND NANCY MARTINELLI 50TH ANNIVERSARY SERBIA AND THE HAGUE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 2001 COAST GUARD AUTHORIZATION--2003 JOBS, PROTECTIONISM, AND FREE TRADE ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS HONORING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF TYLER BROWN MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED MEASURES REFERRED EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS 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. 2262 Introductory Statement on S. 2264 Introductory Statement on S. 2265 Introductory Statement on S. 2266 Introductory Statement on S. 2267 SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED TEXT OF AMENDMENTS Text of Senate Amendment 2956 Text of Senate Amendment 2957 Text of Senate Amendment 2958 Text of Senate Amendment 2959 Text of Senate Amendment 2960 Text of Senate Amendment 2961 Text of Senate Amendment 2962 Text of Senate Amendment 2963 Text of Senate Amendment 2964 Text of Senate Amendment 2965 Text of Senate Amendment 2966 Text of Senate Amendment 2967 Text of Senate Amendment 2968 Text of Senate Amendment 2969 Text of Senate Amendment 2970 Text of Senate Amendment 2971 Text of Senate Amendment 2972 Text of Senate Amendment 2973 Text of Senate Amendment 2974 Text of Senate Amendment 2975 Text of Senate Amendment 2976 Text of Senate Amendment 2977 Text of Senate Amendment 2978 Text of Senate Amendment 2979 Text of Senate Amendment 2980 Text of Senate Amendment 2981 Text of Senate Amendment 2982 Text of Senate Amendment 2983 Text of Senate Amendment 2984 Text of Senate Amendment 2985 Text of Senate Amendment 2986 Text of Senate Amendment 2987 Text of Senate Amendment 2988 Text of Senate Amendment 2989 Text of Senate Amendment 2990 Text of Senate Amendment 2991 Text of Senate Amendment 2992 Text of Senate Amendment 2993 Text of Senate Amendment 2994 Text of Senate Amendment 2995 Text of Senate Amendment 2996 Text of Senate Amendment 2997 Text of Senate Amendment 2998 Text of Senate Amendment 2999 Text of Senate Amendment 3000 Text of Senate Amendment 3001 Text of Senate Amendment 3002 Text of Senate Amendment 3003 Text of Senate Amendment 3004 Text of Senate Amendment 3005 Text of Senate Amendment 3006 AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR PROFESSIONAL BOXING AMENDMENTS ACT OF 2003 EXECUTIVE CALENDAR (Executive Session) PROTOCOL TO THE AGREEMENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY REGARDING SAFEGUARDS IN THE UNITED STATES--TREATY DOCUMENT 107-7 LEGISLATIVE SESSION ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 2004 PROGRAM ORDER FOR ADJOURNMENT NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY RECESS UNTIL 9:30 TOMORROW CONFIRMATIONS