Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2004-07-19 Date2004-07-19 PublicationVolume 150, issue 100 Sections129 House · 50 Senate House sections FEDERAL WETLANDS JURISDICTION ACT OF 2004 ABA CONFERS HIGHEST HONOR ON THE REVEREND ROBERT F. DRINAN PERSONAL EXPLANATION DEPLORING MISUSE OF INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE BY UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR POLITICAL PURPOSE HONORING JOHN BAKER A TRIBUTE TO THE NEWPORT BEACH JUNIOR CHAMBER AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT RECOGNIZING THE NESHANNOCK HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL TEAM AS THE 2004 CLASS `A' PENNSYLVANIA STATE CHAMPS RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING MR. SAMUEL JAMES "SANDY" KAHN HONORING FERMI 2 POWER PLANT FOR EXCELLENCE IN HEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAMS TOW TRUCK OPERATORS HONORING THE 15TH ANNIVERSARY OF CAL STATE SAN MARCOS HONORING WILLIAMSTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL CELEBRATING THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ARMENIAN WEEKLY NEWSPAPER RECOGNIZING MAJOR GENERAL MICHAEL P. WIEDEMER, U.S. AIR FORCE, DIRECTOR OF THE DEFENSE COMMISSARY AGENCY AT FORT LEE, VIRGINIA, FOR HIS SERVICE AND DEDICATION CONGRATULATING MR. JEROME W. WATSON ON HIS RETIREMENT AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2005 CONGRATULATING VALMONT ON THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF CENTER PIVOT IRRIGATION COMMUNITY CHURCH 50TH ANNIVERSARY PERSONAL EXPLANATION TRIBUTE TO MISCHELLE TOWNSEND CONGRATULATING SISTER MARY SIMON ON RECEIVING JUDITH STANLEY COLEMAN AWARD FROM THE VISITING NURSES ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL JERSEY DETENTION OF AMERICAN CITIZENS AND FOREIGNERS PRINCIPAL MILTON WALLACE PERSONAL EXPLANATION WELCOME TO BECKLEY, MR. PRESIDENT TRIBUTE TO MR. GEORGE PUTNAM TRIBUTE TO DR. DIETHER HAENICKE INTRODUCTION OF THE CHILD SAFE ACT OF 2004 IN HONOR OF JOHN A. COLEMAN HONORING THE ARMY RESERVE 367TH MOBILE PUBLIC AFFAIRS DETACHMENT UNIT FOR ITS SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY DURING OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM AND OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM NATIONAL BLACK DATA PROCESSING ASSOCIATES GOVERNOR ROBERT SMYLIE TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM J. PASTUSZEK, DISTINGUISHED BUSINESS LEADER WITH A LEGACY OF CIVIC AND HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS HONORING HARRY WIGGINS SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS House of Representatives DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE MORNING HOUR DEBATES IRAQI HANDOVER: GIFT OF INDEPENDENCE LACK OF RULE OF LAW IN RUSSIA THE WORLD MUST ACT THE G-8 NATIONS MUST END HUNGER AND SUPPORT EDUCATION FOR ALL A GREAT NATIONAL DEBATE AND OPEN GLOBAL DIALOGUE WILL WIN WAR ON TERRORISM RECESS AFTER RECESS PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE REPORT ON H.R. 4850, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2005 KEEP AMERICANS INFORMED ON HOMELAND SECURITY WHATEVER IT TAKES TO DEFEND THE NATION THE RIGHT PRESCRIPTION ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE ALLOWING BINDING ARBITRATION CLAUSES TO BE INCLUDED IN CONTRACTS AFFECTING LAND WITHIN SALT RIVER PIMA-MARICOPA INDIAN RESERVATION EXTENDING AUTHORIZATION FOR CERTAIN NATIONAL HERITAGE AREAS RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, LAND CONVEYANCE INCREASING CEILING ON FEDERAL SHARE OF ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, REGIONAL WATER RECLAMATION PROJECT NEWLANDS PROJECT HEADQUARTERS AND MAINTENANCE YARD FACILITY TRANSFER ACT GATEWAY COMMUNITIES COOPERATION ACT KILAUEA POINT NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE EXPANSION ACT OF 2004 AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN CERTAIN RECYCLING PROJECTS AUTHORIZING EXCHANGE OF CERTAIN LAND IN EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK LEWIS AND CLARK NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK DESIGNATION ACT RECLAMATION WASTEWATER AND GROUNDWATER STUDY AND FACILITIES ACT AMENDMENTS AUTHORIZING CONTINUED USE OF CERTAIN LANDS WITHIN SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK PROVIDING FOR CONVEYANCE TO GOVERNMENT OF MEXICO OF DECOMMISSIONED NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION SHIP DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT ACT OF 2004 SODA ASH ROYALTY REDUCTION ACT OF 2004 HONORING SANDRA FELDMAN ON HER RETIREMENT FROM THE PRESIDENCY OF THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF ASSISTANT OF HON. MARCY KAPTUR, MEMBER OF CONGRESS RECESS AFTER RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE VIET NAM HUMAN RIGHTS ACT OF 2004 CONCERNING THE IMPORTANCE OF THE DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD IN SCHOOLS TO HUNGRY OR MALNOURISHED CHILDREN AROUND THE WORLD NORTHERN UGANDA CRISIS RESPONSE ACT PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION ANNOUNCEMENT OF INTENTION TO OFFER MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES ON H.R. 1308, TAX RELIEF, SIMPLIFICATION, AND EQUITY ACT OF 2003 BUSH TAX CUTS ARE WORKING REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4850, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2005 REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3574, STOCK OPTION ACCOUNTING REFORM ACT MISSION NOT ACCOMPLISHED ON ECONOMY SPECIAL ORDERS HONORING NORBERT DREILING OF HAYS, KANSAS TIME IS RUNNING OUT ON RENEWING ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN DEFINITION OF MARRIAGE BUDGET ENFORCEMENT LEWIS AND CLARK NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK DESIGNATION ACT OF 2004 THE FAILINGS OF CONGRESS WERE WE RIGHT TO REMOVE SADDAM? FINANCIAL FREEDOM NEEDED The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Neugebauer). Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Burton) is recognized for 5 minutes. WHERE IS THE VISION The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from California (Mr. Cox) is recognized for 5 minutes. SEARCHING FOR A BALANCED BUDGET The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Hensarling). Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Jones) is recognized for 5 minutes. FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. Maloney) 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. ORDER OF BUSINESS SMART SECURITY AND HALLIBURTON The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Washington (Mr. McDermott) 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. IN MEMORIAM OF JUANITA RABOUIN PHILLIPS EXPENSING STOCK OPTIONS BUDGET DEFICIT REGARDING NATIONAL SECURITY PRIORITIES AND THE REAL WAR ON TERROR 9/11 WAS NOT PREDESTINED IRAQ WATCH OMISSION FROM THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD OF THURSDAY, JULY 15, 2004, AT PAGE H5851 LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED SENATE BILL REFERRED 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 PETITIONS, ETC. AMENDMENTS Text of House Amendment 1 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 RECOGNITION OF THE ACTING MINORITY LEADER THANKING THE SENATE CHAPLAIN CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN MEASURES RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME EXECUTIVE SESSION LEGISLATIVE SESSION MORNING BUSINESS ENERGY POLICY SUPPORTING U.S. EFFORTS IN IRAQ HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES PATIENT SAFETY AND QUALITY IMPROVEMENT ACT DEPARTURE OF REPRESENTATIVE C.J. (CHIEN-JEN) CHEN WOMEN IN TECHNOLOGY VOTE EXPLANATION RETIREMENT OF NEWMAN A. FLANAGAN LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 2003 TRIBUTE TO LAURANCE SPELMAN ROCKEFELLER LEWIS AND CLARK EXPEDITION: PRESERVING HISTORY AND PERPETUATING TRADITION HONORING THE CITY OF FREEMAN TRIBUTE TO FRANCIS MATTHEW McFAUN HONORING THE CITY OF BROOKINGS MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE MEASURES REFERRED MEASURES PLACED ON THE CALENDAR EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS Introductory Statement on S. 2685 Introductory Statement on S. 2686 Introductory Statement on S. 2687 AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR MEASURES PLACED ON CALENDER--S. 2678 and S. 2679 SANTIAGO E. CAMPOS UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE SERGEANT FIRST CLASS PAUL RAY SMITH POST OFFICE BUILDING AMENDING THE ACT OF NOVEMBER 2, 1966 ORDERS FOR TUESDAY, JULY 20, 2004 PROGRAM ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 10 A.M. TOMORROW NOMINATIONS WITHDRAWAL