Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2005-02-17 Date2005-02-17 PublicationVolume 151, issue 18 Sections73 House · 127 Senate House sections BLACK HISTORY TRIBUTE TO KATHARINE CARR-ESTERS RECOGNIZING THE FAIRFAX COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2005 VALOR AWARD RECIPIENTS DEMOCRACY IN BURMA INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION REGARDING MILITARY RETIREMENT CREDIT BLACK HISTORY TRIBUTE TO EDNA PULLIAM CARPENTER TRIBUTE TO MR. MILTON DAVIS RECOGNIZING THE FAIRFAX COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2005 VALOR AWARD RECIPIENTS THE LIBERATION MOVEMENT OF NAGORNO KARABAKH INTRODUCTION OF THE TRAFFICKING VICTIMS PROTECTION REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2005 A BILL TO ALLOW FOR PRIORITY IN THE ISSUANCE OF IMMIGRANT VISAS TO SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF FILIPINO WORLD WAR II VETERANS TSUNAMI RELIEF IN THE EIGHTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS---- TRIBUTE TO MR. EARL NEAL RECOGNIZING ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CENTER BLACK HISTORY TRIBUTE TO JOHN E. BROWN SUPPORTING NORMAL TRADE RELATIONS TREATMENT FOR UKRAINE--H.R. 885 ARTICLE PUBLISHED BY RICHARD GILMORE RECOGNIZING THE FAIRFAX COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2005 VALOR AWARD RECIPIENTS House of Representatives DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE STEM CELL RESEARCH SOCIAL SECURITY REFORM ELECTRONIC PRESCRIBING SAVES LIVES AND MONEY NO FURTHER SUPPLEMENTAL WITHOUT GUARANTEES FOR MEETING THE NEEDS OF OUR SOLDIERS SUPPORT THE CLASS ACTION FAIRNESS ACT HELPING AMERICA STAY STRONG WITH STRONG FUNDING TWELVE POINT COMMONSENSE PLAN TO RESTORE FISCAL DISCIPLINE WRONG ANSWERS FOR SCHOOLS CLASS ACTION FAIRNESS ACT OF 2005 HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF FORMER LEBANESE PRIME MINISTER RAFIK HARIRI PERMISSION FOR COMMITTEE ON HOUSE ADMINISTRATION TO HAVE UNTIL MIDNIGHT, FEBRUARY 24, 2005 TO FILE REPORT ON H.R. 841 CONDITIONAL ADJOURNMENT TO MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2005 DISPENSING WITH CALENDAR WEDNESDAY BUSINESS ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2005 HONORING THE SOLDIERS OF THE ARMY'S BLACK CORPS OF ENGINEERS MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT APPOINTMENT OF HON. TOM DAVIS OF VIRGINIA TO ACT AS SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE TO SIGN ENROLLED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS THROUGH MARCH 1, 2005 APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO COMMISSION ON SECURITY AND COOPERATION IN EUROPE REINING IN THE COST OF MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG ENTITLEMENT SPECIAL ORDERS SMART SECURITY AND FISCAL YEAR 2006 DEFENSE BUDGET ECONOMIC REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT--MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES (H. DOC. NO. 109-1 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Burton) is recognized for 5 minutes. ORDER OF BUSINESS TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL F. KERGIN The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from California (Mr. Schiff) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Poe) is recognized for 5 minutes. PUBLICATION OF THE RULES OF THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, 109TH CONGRESS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pallone) is recognized for 5 minutes. PUBLICATION OF THE RULES OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES, 109TH CONGRESS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Brown) 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 Oregon (Mr. Blumenauer) is recognized for 5 minutes. INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION TO CREATE A COOPERATIVE RESEARCH PROGRAM FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TRANSPORTATION HONORING VOLKMAR WENTZEL REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBERS AS COSPONSORS OF H.R. 227 BLACK HISTORY MONTH BLACK HISTORY MONTH MOURNING THE LOSS AND CELEBRATING THE LIVES OF THREE PROMINENT CHICAGO CITIZENS STOPPING WASTE, FRAUD AND ABUSE IN GOVERNMENT SPENDING PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED SENATE BILL REFERRED SENATE ENROLLED BILL SIGNED ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PRIVATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Senate sections Senate prayer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE LEBANON'S FORMER PRIME MINISTER RAFIQ HARIRI RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME MORNING BUSINESS THE BUDGET SOCIAL SECURITY ENERGY PRICES SOCIAL SECURITY REFORM VA HEALTH CARE EXTENSION OF MORNING BUSINESS SOCIAL SECURITY RECESS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE DECISION COMMENDING THE HONORABLE HOWARD HENRY BAKER, JR. TRIBUTE TO DAVID NEXON GENETIC INFORMATION NONDISCRIMINATION ACT ORDER OF BUSINESS GENETIC INFORMATION NONDISCRIMINATION ACT OF 2005--Resumed GENETIC INFORMATION NONDISCRIMINATION ACT OF 2005 MORNING BUSINESS PRESCRIPTION DRUG PRICES FIRST RESPONDERS ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE SENATE AND LOOKING AHEAD RULES OF PROCEDURE--COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS RULES OF PROCEDURE--COMMITTEE ON BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN AFFAIRS NOMINATION OF AMBASSADOR JOHN NEGROPONTE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NEW ENGLAND BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2005 ETHA AND DRUG-RESISTANT HIV STRAINS SAFE GUN STORAGE SAVES LIVES HEALTH ACT PROMISE AND PERILS OF DEMOCRACY DVT AWARENESS RESOLUTION HONORING THE TUSKEGEE AIRMEN THE ROLE OF CONGRESS IN SUPPORTING AMERICAN COMPANIES AND WORKERS ANTITRUST INVESTIGATIVE IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF 2005 RETIREMENT OF ARNOLD SCHOFIELD HONORING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF LEXINGTON CATHOLIC GIRLS' BASKETBALL TEAM 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NASA/NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITY PRE-SERVICE CONFERENCE CONGRATULATING HENRY HERZING MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED ECONOMIC REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT DATED FEBRUARY 2005 WITH THE ANNUAL REPORT OF THE COUNCIL OF ECONOMIC ADVISERS FOR 2005--PM 6 MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE ENROLLED BILL SIGNED MEASURES REFERRED MEASURES PLACED ON THE CALENDAR MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME ENROLLED BILL PRESENTED EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS 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. 414 Introductory Statement on S. 415 Introductory Statement on S. 417 Introductory Statement on S. 418 Introductory Statement on S. 419 Introductory Statement on S. 420 Introductory Statement on S. 421 Introductory Statement on S. 424 Introductory Statement on S. 426 Introductory Statement on S. 427 Introductory Statement on S. 428 Introductory Statement on S. 429 Introductory Statement on S. 430 Introductory Statement on S. 431 Introductory Statement on S. 432 Introductory Statement on S. 433 Introductory Statement on S. 436 Introductory Statement on S. 437 Introductory Statement on S. 438 Introductory Statement on S. 439 Introductory Statement on S. 440 Introductory Statement on S. 441 Introductory Statement on S. 443 Introductory Statement on S. 444 Introductory Statement on S. 445 Introductory Statement on S. 446 Introductory Statement on S. 447 Introductory Statement on S. 448 Introductory Statement on S. 449 Introductory Statement on S. 450 Introductory Statement on S. 451 Introductory Statement on S. 452 Introductory Statement on S. 453 Introductory Statement on S. 455 Introductory Statement on S. 456 SENATE RESOLUTION 58--COMMENDING THE HONORABLE HOWARD HENRY BAKER, JR., FORMERLY A SENATOR OF TENNESSEE, FOR A LIFETIME OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE SENATE RESOLUTION 59--URGING THE EUROPEAN UNION TO MAINTAIN ITS ARMS EXPORT EMBARGO ON THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA SENATE RESOLUTION 60--SUPPORTING DEMOCRATIC REFORM IN MOLDOVA AND URGING THE GOVERNMENT OF MOLDOVA TO ENSURE A DEMOCRATIC AND FAIR ELECTION PROCESS FOR THE MARCH 6, 2005, PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS SENATE RESOLUTION 61--RECOGNIZING THE NATIONAL READY MIXED CONCRETE ASSOCIATION ON ITS 75TH ANNIVERSARY AND ITS MEMBERS' VITAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE INFRASTRUCTURE OF THE UNITED STATES SENATE RESOLUTION 62--SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND IDEALS OF A "ROTARY INTERNATIONAL DAY" AND CELEBRATING AND HONORING ROTARY INTERNATIONAL ON THE OCCASION OF ITS CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY SENATE RESOLUTION 63--CALLING FOR AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE ASSASSINATION OF PRIME MINISTER RAFIQ HARIRI AND URGING STEPS TO PRESSURE THE GOVERNMENT OF SYRIA TO WITHDRAW FROM LEBANON SENATE RESOLUTION 64--EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT THE UNITED STATES SHOULD PREPARE A COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGY FOR ADVANCING AND ENTERING INTO INTERNATIONAL NEGOTIATIONS ON A BINDING... SENATE RESOLUTION 65--CALLING FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF CAMBODIA TO RELEASE CHEAM CHANNY FROM PRISON, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES SENATE RESOLUTION 66--URGING THE GOVERNMENT OF THE KYRGYZ REPUBLIC TO ENSURE A DEMOCRATIC, TRANSPARENT, AND FAIR PROCESS FOR THE PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 27, 2005 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 14--EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT THE CONTINUED PARTICIPATION OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION IN THE GROUP OF 8 NATIONS SHOULD BE CONDITIONED ON THE RUSSIAN... AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET UNANIMOUS-CONSENT AGREEMENT--S. 256 ADJOURNMENT OF THE TWO HOUSES EXECUTIVE CALENDAR (Executive Session) LEGISLATIVE SESSION DISCHARGE AND REFERRAL OF S. 70 AND S. 69 SUPPORTING DEMOCRATIC REFORM IN MOLDOVA DESIGNATING THE YEAR 2005 "THE YEAR OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY" DESIGNATING THE ROBERT T. MATSUI UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE AUTHORITY TO SIGN DULY ENROLLED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO REPORT APPOINTMENTS MEASURE READ THE FIRST TIME--H.R. 310 MEASURES PLACED ON THE CALENDAR--S. 397 AND S. 403 AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES BY COMMITTEES OF THE SENATE ORDERS FOR FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2005, AND MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2005 PROGRAM ADJOURNMENT UNTIL TOMORROW NOMINATIONS CONFIRMATIONS