Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2004-09-28 Date2004-09-28 PublicationVolume 150, issue 119 Sections134 House · 113 Senate House sections CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF BIRDELLA STORMENT TRIBUTE TO DANIEL CRAIG MYERS IN HONOR OF THE GLENDALE ASSOCIATION FOR THE RETARDED'S DEDICATION TO THE GLENDALE COMMUNITY HONORING CECELIA CUNNINGHAM AND JANET E. LIEBERMAN FOR LIFELONG COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION JIM WHAM'S 9TH ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE ADDRESS IN HONOR OF HENRY MELLO IN MEMORY OF W. HARRINGTON SMITH, JR. 15TH ANNIVERSARY OF RAPIDES HABITAT FOR HUMANITY THANKING MICHAELS OF OREGON HONORING MRS. PEGI MILLER, LEGISLATIVE LIAISON REPRESENTATIVE CONGRATULATING THE BLOOMSBURG FAIR ON ITS 150TH ANNIVERSARY PERSONAL EXPLANATION RECOGNITION OF COLONEL PERRY L. BRIDGES, IN HONOR OF HIS RETIREMENT AND HIS INVALUABLE SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY PERSONAL EXPLANATION CONGRESSIONAL CONFERENCE ON CIVIL EDUCATION House of Representatives DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE MORNING HOUR DEBATES CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION RESOLUTION HARD CHALLENGES FACING THE NATION BUYOUT AND FDA ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE IRAQI ELECTIONS MUST GO FORWARD LITTLE SAFETY IN BAGHDAD FREE ELECTIONS FOR IRAQ DISARRAY ON IRAQ HONORING IRVING HARRIS RECESS AFTER RECESS PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE WELCOMING THE REV. THOMAS K. SPENCE, JR. BIDDING FAREWELL TO AMBASSADOR JAZAIRY REMEMBERING NEW MEXICO'S WAR DEAD APPLAUDING CONGRESSIONAL CONFERENCE ON CIVIC EDUCATION REPORTS DISCOVERED ON IRAQ POLL FINDS MEDIA BIAS HEALTH CARE COSTS FREEDOM OF SPEECH IN THE PULPIT COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO PERMANENT SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE REVISING AND EXTENDING BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA TITLE 46 CODIFICATION ACT OF 2004 PIRACY DETERRENCE AND EDUCATION ACT OF 2004 GENERAL LEAVE EXPRESSING CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF VICTIMS OF COMMUNISM MEMORIAL RANCHO EL CAJON BOUNDARY RECONCILIATION ACT CHICKASAW NATIONAL RECREATION AREA LAND EXCHANGE ACT OF 2004 ANGEL ISLAND IMMIGRATION STATION RESTORATION AND PRESERVATION ACT TRUMAN FARM HOME EXPANSION ACT EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY LAND TRANSFER AUTHORIZATION EXTENSION GULLAH/GEECHEE CULTURAL HERITAGE ACT LAND EXCHANGE INVOLVING PRIVATE AND PUBLIC LAND IN VICINITY OF HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, NEW MEXICO HIBBEN CENTER ACT MANHATTAN PROJECT NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK STUDY ACT EL CAMINO REAL DE LOS TEJAS NATIONAL HISTORIC TRAIL ACT TRAIL RESPONSIBILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF LANDS ACT SMALL TRACTS ACT AMENDMENTS McINNIS CANYONS NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREA HEALTHY FOREST YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS ACT OF 2004 NEW HOPE CEMETERY ASSOCIATION LAND CONVEYANCE CRAIG RECREATION LAND PURCHASE ACT ARAPAHO AND ROOSEVELT NATIONAL FORESTS LAND EXCHANGE ACT OF 2004 LITTLE BUTTE/BEAR CREEK SUBBASINS WATER FEASIBILITY ACT AUTHORIZING FEASIBILITY STUDY ON ALDER CREEK WATER STORAGE AND CONSERVATION PROJECT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GROUNDWATER REMEDIATION ACT MONTANA WATER CONTRACTS EXTENSION ACT OF 2004 AINSWORTH UNIT, NEBRASKA WATER CONTRACT EXTENSION LAKE NIGHTHORSE REDESIGNATION ACT RECOGNIZING 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF BATTLE OF PELELIU RECOGNIZING 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF LIBERATION OF GUAM DURING WORLD WAR II COLORADO RIVER INDIAN RESERVATION BOUNDARY CORRECTION ACT BROWN TREE SNAKE CONTROL AND ERADICATION ACT OF 2004 APPOINTMENT OF CONFEREES ON H.R. 4200, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005 AUTHORIZING PRINTING OF COMMEMORATIVE DOCUMENT IN MEMORY OF PRESIDENT RONALD WILSON REAGAN GENERAL LEAVE AMENDING CONGRESSIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY ACT TO PERMIT SECOND TERM FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE GENERAL LEAVE RECESS AFTER RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES ON H.R. 4200, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005 MOTION TO CLOSE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETINGS ON H.R. 4200, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005, WHEN CLASSIFIED NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION IS UNDER CONSIDERATION REVISING AND EXTENDING BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA PERSONAL EXPLANATION APPOINTMENT OF CONFEREES ON H.R. 4200, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE COMMENDING RESILIENCY OF PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA AND WORK OF INDIVIDUALS WHO ASSISTED WITH RECOVERY EFFORTS AFTER HURRICANES CHARLEY, FRANCES, AND IVAN REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.J. RES. 106, PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES RELATING TO MARRIAGE REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.J. RES. 107, MAKING CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2005 REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3193, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PERSONAL PROTECTION ACT DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA RETIREMENT PROTECTION IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2004 MARTHA PENNINO POST OFFICE BUILDING SPECIALIST ERIC RAMIREZ POST OFFICE EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING THE IMPORTANCE OF LIFE INSURANCE, AND RECOGNIZING AND SUPPORTING NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE AWARENESS MONTH SERGEANT RIAYAN A. TEJADA POST OFFICE EVAN ASA ASHCRAFT POST OFFICE BUILDING MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE SPECIAL ORDERS ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN ORDER OF BUSINESS CONGRESS SHOULD NAME POST OFFICES, BUT NOT AT EXPENSE OF ITS RESPONSIBILITIES PROSECUTING GLOBAL WAR ON TERROR THREATS MADE BY AZERBAIJAN AGAINST ARMENIA The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Norwood) 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. ORDER OF BUSINESS TRANSLATION BACKLOG The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Chocola). Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Smith) 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. ORDER OF BUSINESS SMART SECURITY AND IRAQ The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Washington (Mr. Dicks) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Stupak) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Delahunt) is recognized for 5 minutes. EXCHANGE OF SPECIAL ORDER WAR ON TERROR The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. Miller of Michigan). Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Washington (Mr. Inslee) is recognized for 5 minutes. MEDICARE 9/11 COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS GENERAL LEAVE IRAQ LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED BILLS PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS Senate sections Senate prayer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY LEADER INTELLIGENCE REFORM AND SCHEDULE ENSURING A STRONG FARM CREDIT SYSTEM RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME MORNING BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE REFORM WELFARE REFORM FOUR-PART PRESIDENTIAL PLAN FOR IRAQ EXTENSION OF MORNING BUSINESS SENATOR KERRY AND AMERICA'S CHALLENGES THIRTEEN REASONS WHY WE ARE NOT SAFER THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE WILDERNESS ACT CHALLENGES FACING AMERICA CONCLUSION OF MORNING BUSINESS NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE REFORM ACT OF 2004 RECESS NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE REFORM ACT OF 2004--Continued NORTH KOREAN HUMAN RIGHTS ACT OF 2004 MORNING BUSINESS LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 2003 HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES OFHEO'S INVESTIGATION OF FANNIE MAE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF AMERICA REAUTHORIZATION AGRICULTURE DISASTER FUNDING SPINA BIFIDA AWARENESS MONTH ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS IN REMEMBRANCE OF COLEEN JARVIS POLISH DAILY NEWS CELEBRATES 100 YEARS MS. TAMARA BRICKMAN BALLOON FIESTA--CHARACTER COUNTS CONGRATULATING MARGARET (PEG) CURTIN WALTER S. SMITH, JR., CHIEF UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE MEASURES REFERRED MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS 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. 2851 Introductory Statement on S. 2852 Introductory Statement on S. 2855 Introductory Statement on S. 2856 SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED TEXT OF AMENDMENTS Text of Senate Amendment 3709 Text of Senate Amendment 3710 Text of Senate Amendment 3711 Text of Senate Amendment 3712 Text of Senate Amendment 3714 Text of Senate Amendment 3715 Text of Senate Amendment 3716 Text of Senate Amendment 3717 Text of Senate Amendment 3718 Text of Senate Amendment 3719 Text of Senate Amendment 3720 Text of Senate Amendment 3721 Text of Senate Amendment 3722 Text of Senate Amendment 3723 Text of Senate Amendment 3724 Text of Senate Amendment 3725 Text of Senate Amendment 3726 Text of Senate Amendment 3727 Text of Senate Amendment 3728 Text of Senate Amendment 3729 Text of Senate Amendment 3730 Text of Senate Amendment 3731 Text of Senate Amendment 3732 Text of Senate Amendment 3733 Text of Senate Amendment 3734 Text of Senate Amendment 3735 Text of Senate Amendment 3736 Text of Senate Amendment 3737 Text of Senate Amendment 3738 Text of Senate Amendment 3739 Text of Senate Amendment 3740 Text of Senate Amendment 3741 Text of Senate Amendment 3742 Text of Senate Amendment 3743 Text of Senate Amendment 3744 Text of Senate Amendment 3745 Text of Senate Amendment 3746 Text of Senate Amendment 3747 Text of Senate Amendment 3748 Text of Senate Amendment 3749 Text of Senate Amendment 3750 Text of Senate Amendment 3751 Text of Senate Amendment 3752 Text of Senate Amendment 3753 Text of Senate Amendment 3754 AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET FEED AMERICA THURSDAY CONTRIBUTIONS OF WISCONSIN NATIVE AMERICANS TO OPENING OF NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN INDIANS NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH ENCOURAGING THE INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE TO SELECT NEW YORK CITY AS THE SITE OF THE 2012 OLYMPIC GAMES COASTAL BARRIER RESOURCES REAUTHORIZATION OF THE TROPICAL FOREST CONSERVATION ACT OF 1998 MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME--S. 2852, H.R. 1084, AND H.R. 1787 SUPREME COURT AUTHORIZATION MEASURE REFERRED--H.R. 3428 EXECUTIVE CALENDAR (Executive Session) LEGISLATIVE SESSION ORDERS FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2004 PROGRAM ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. TOMORROW CONFIRMATIONS