Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2004-07-20 Date2004-07-20 PublicationVolume 150, issue 101 Sections150 House · 72 Senate House sections PAYING TRIBUTE TO JUDY PALMER PERSONAL EXPLANATION U.S.-AUSTRALIA FREE TRADE AGREEMENT PERSONAL EXPLANATION HONORING DAULTON RANCH PERSONAL EXPLANATION PAYING TRIBUTE TO CHILD AND MIGRANT SERVICES APOLLO 11 ANNIVERSARY A NOBEL LAUREATE'S CRITIQUE OF BUSH TRADE POLICIES PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION IN HONOR OF THE JULIA DE BURGOS CULTURAL ARTS CENTER'S PRESENTATION OF THE 36TH ANNUAL PUERTO RICAN PARADE AND LATINO FESTIVAL DEDICATED IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF ROBERTO OCASIO PERSONAL EXPLANATION HONORING JACK W. SCHNOOR, SENIOR FARMER OF THE YEAR PERSONAL EXPLANATION CONGRATULATING VIVEK VISWANATHAN, WINNER OF THE U.S. INSTITUTE OF PEACE NATIONAL PEACE ESSAY CONTEST AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT 2005 TRIBUTE TO DR. DAVID TAWEI LEE PERSONAL EXPLANATION PAYING TRIBUTE TO TOM DENNIS PERSONAL EXPLANATION IN HONOR OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF ST. MARY ROMANIAN ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL OF CLEVELAND, OHIO HONORING BOB AND ELLEN KORTHIUS AMBASSADOR JOSEPH VERNER REED SPEAKS IN MEMORY OF RONALD REAGAN A TRIBUTE TO THE USS "RONALD REAGAN" ON ARRIVING AT ITS NEW HOME PORT OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA PAYING TRIBUTE TO JAMIE HASSLER A TRIBUTE HONORING ROGER DURBIN, PETER DURBIN, AND MELISSA GROWDEN OF BLISSFIELD, MICHIGAN RECOGNIZING MS. DIANE BROWNING JACKSON VOTED "NO" ON HOUSE RESOLUTION 713 PERSONAL EXPLANATION HONORING SANDRA FELDMAN ON HER RETIREMENT FROM THE PRESIDENCY OF THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS CHIEF WADE SETTER NAMED D.A.R.E. LAW ENFORCEMENT EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR PAYING TRIBUTE TO JIM CAFFRAY PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION WALMART'S COMMUNITY INVESTMENT PERSONAL EXPLANATION HONORING 130 YEARS OF HISTORY PAYING TRIBUTE TO OLATHE REBEKAH LODGE IN LASTING MEMORY OF EUGENE FARRELL RECOGNIZING MR. F.E. WHITNEY INTRODUCTION OF H.R. 4855 THE INTRODUCTION OF A PRIVATE BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF MALIK JARNO CONCERNING THE IMPORTANCE OF THE DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD IN SCHOOLS TO HUNGRY OR MALNOURISHED CHILDREN AROUND THE WORLD PAYING TRIBUTE TO HERB AND ARA WEIMER PERSONAL EXPLANATION DEPLORING MISUSE OF INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE BY UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR POLITICAL PURPOSE IN RECOGNITION OF JOSHUA PHILLIPS OF COCONUT CREEK, FL, WINNER OF THE CONGRESSIONAL ART CONTEST COMMENDING JACK YANOSOV FOR HELPING DESIGN THE TRANSMITTERS USED 35 YEARS AGO TODAY BY THE APOLLO SPACE MISSION THAT LANDED ON THE MOON PAYING TRIBUTE TO CLIFTON LIONS CLUB PERSONAL EXPLANATION House of Representatives DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE MORNING HOUR DEBATES MIDDLE CLASS SQUEEZE TAX SIMPLIFICATION AND REFORM WEEK LAGGING WAGES CLINTON NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISER UNDER INVESTIGATION ECONOMIC GOOD NEWS LISTEN TO THE WOMEN OF IRAQ RECESS AFTER RECESS PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE CELEBRATING SOUTH CAROLINA'S LOW COUNTRY TAX CUTS SHORTCHANGE COPS PROGRAM RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS KERRY-EDWARDS OFFER UPLIFTING MESSAGE CHARLEE PROGRAM MAKES VALUABLE CONTRIBUTIONS NATIONAL DEBT RISES DRUG DISCOUNT CARDS REPUBLICAN TAX REFORM HURTS SOCIAL PROGRAMS FOUNDING OF VALMONT IRRIGATION DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS THE U.S. ECONOMY RESURRECTING THE VISION OF A SPACEFARING PEOPLE DO-NOTHING CONGRESS MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUGS MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUGS PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3574, STOCK OPTION ACCOUNTING REFORM ACT PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4850, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2005 GENERAL LEAVE STOCK OPTION ACCOUNTING REFORM ACT AUTHORIZING THE CLERK TO MAKE CORRECTIONS IN ENGROSSMENT OF H.R. 3574, STOCK OPTION ACCOUNTING REFORM ACT CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2443, COAST GUARD AND MARITIME TRANSPORTATION ACT OF 2004 PERMISSION TO FILE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4613, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2005 GENERAL LEAVE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2005 REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 857 AND H.R. 1078 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE RECOGNIZING 35TH ANNIVERSARY OF APOLLO 11 LUNAR LANDING GENERAL LEAVE REPORT ON RESOLUTION WAIVING POINTS OF ORDER AGAINST CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2443, COAST GUARD MARITIME TRANSPORTATION ACT FOR 2004 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY ACT BOB MICHEL DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS OUTPATIENT CLINIC GENERAL LEAVE PRINCIPAL OFFICE OF UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR VETERANS CLAIMS AND SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING NEW VETERANS COURTHOUSE AND JUSTICE CENTER VETERANS' COMPENSATION COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT ACT OF 2004 RECOGNIZING MEMBERS OF AMVETS FOR THEIR SERVICE TO THE NATION PROVIDING FOR APPOINTMENT OF ELI BROAD AS CITIZEN REGENT OF BOARD OF REGENTS OF SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION GENERAL LEAVE PERMITTING LIBRARIAN OF CONGRESS TO HIRE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS POLICE EMPLOYEES GENERAL LEAVE SENSE OF THE HOUSE REGARDING POSTPONEMENT OF A PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION GENERAL LEAVE JUNK FAX PREVENTION ACT OF 2004 MINOR USE AND MINOR SPECIES ANIMAL HEALTH ACT OF 2004 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. 4837, MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2005 MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES ON H.R. 1308, TAX RELIEF, SIMPLIFICATION, AND EQUITY ACT OF 2003 CITIZENSHIP DAY SPECIAL ORDERS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Davis) is recognized for 5 minutes. ORDER OF BUSINESS SMART SECURITY The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Jones) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Weldon) 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 gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Peterson) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Lipinski) 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 ADMINISTRATION WILL HAVE TO ACCOUNT TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE The SPEAKER pro tempore. 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 Oregon (Mr. DeFazio) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Pence) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Burns) 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 gentlewoman from Illinois (Ms. Schakowsky) is recognized for 5 minutes. PROBLEMS THAT OHIO FACES NEUTRALIZING THE IRAQI THREAT 30-SOMETHING WORKING GROUP ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4613 LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED SENATE BILL REFERRED ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS MEMORIALS PRIVATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PETITIONS, ETC. House of Representatives Senate sections Senate prayer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME MORNING BUSINESS RECOGNITION OF THE ACTING MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE VOTE ON WILLIAM MYERS 9/11 COMMISSION REPORT RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY LEADER ORDER OR PROCEDURE JUDICIAL NOMINATIONS THE WORKING POOR THREE YEARS OF PROGRESS THE 9/11 COMMISSION REPORT LEAK INVESTIGATION CONCLUSION OF MORNING BUSINESS Responding to the Crisis in Darfur (Executive Session) RECESS Cloture Motion (Executive Session) LEGISLATION SESSION EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS Cloture Motion (Executive Session) LEGISLATIVE SESSION MORNING BUSINESS LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 2003 SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO THE NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2004 IGNORING THE ENVIRONMENT CARL D. PERKINS VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT ACT ESSAY FROM THE 9/11 FAMILY STEERING COMMITTEE ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS HONORING THE MUHLENBERG CAREER DEVELOP TRIBUTE TO DR. NEAL R. BERTE HONORING THE CITY OF ELKTON MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE ENROLLED BILL SIGNED MEASURES REFERRED MEASURES PLACED ON THE CALENDAR MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME ENROLLED BILL PRESENTED 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. 2689 Introductory Statement on S. 2692 Introductory Statement on S. 2694 Introductory Statement on S. 2695 Introductory Statement on S. 2697 Introductory Statement on S. 2698 Introductory Statement on S. 2699 SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 127--EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT THE PRESIDENT SHOULD DESIGNATE SEPTEMBER 11 AS A NATIONAL DAY OF VOLUNTARY SERVICE, CHARITY, AND COMPASSION AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED TEXT OF AMENDMENTS Text of Senate Amendment 3566 AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME--S. 2694, S. 2695, and H.R. 4492 COMMEMORATING THE 400TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE JAMESTOWN SETTLEMENT JOHN MARSHALL COMMEMORATIVE COIN ACT SENATE LEGAL COUNSEL AUTHORIZATION AUTHORIZING DOCUMENT PRODUCTION BY SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT--H.R. 4766 ADDITIONAL TEMPORARY EXTENSION OF PROGRAMS UNDER THE SMALL BUSINESS ACT AND THE SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT ACT OF 1958 ORDERS FOR WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, 2004 PROGRAM ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. TOMORROW DISCHARGED NOMINATIONS