Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2005-04-28 Date2005-04-28 PublicationVolume 151, issue 54 Sections166 House · 128 Senate House sections CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEXT UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE, ROB PORTMAN IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF MR. JAMES PATRICK NEWMAN AND ELIZABETH A. WADDEN IN CELEBRATION OF THEIR 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY: MAY 7, 2005 IN SUPPORT OF HARLEY-DAVIDSON INC. DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR THE FAMILIES OF LILIBETH GOMEZ AND HARRISON OROSCO RESPONSIBILITY EVADED IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF OTTILIE MARKHOLT PERSONAL EXPLANATION NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS WEEK CITIZENS FOR CITIZENS HEAD START PROGRAM WINS AWARD IN HONOR OF THE VIETNAMESE COMMUNITY OF CLEVELAND AND THE THIRTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FALL OF SAIGON PERSONAL EXPLANATION HONORING JAMES BERRY, PRESIDENT OF LOCKHEED MARTIN MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL IN CELEBRATION OF NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS WEEK RECOGNIZING FOUR SAMARITANS RECOGNITION OF AMSA ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 35TH ANNIVERSARY AND NAME CHANGE HONORING JAMES MONROE INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION TO AMEND THE HARMONIZED TARIFF SCHEDULE OF THE UNITED STATES TO CLARIFY THE ARTICLE DESCRIPTION RELATING TO CERTAIN MONOCHROME GLASS ENVELOPES TRIBUTE TO JACKSON STREET SCHOOL INTRODUCTION OF TORTURE VICTIMS RELIEF ACT House of Representatives THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IN RECOGNITION OF DR. IVAN RALEY ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PUNTA GORDA POLICE DEPARTMENT STARTS ADOPT-AN-OFFENDER PROGRAM IT IS TIME TO GET OUT OF IRAQ WASTED PRESCRIPTION DRUGS MEDICAID CUTS IN THE BUDGET LEGISLATIVE ACHIEVEMENT THE REPUBLICANS' BUDGET ON AFRICAN AMERICAN AND HISPANIC COMMUNITIES AND CHILDREN FIRST 100 DAYS OF CONGRESS MARKED BY LEGISLATIVE ACHIEVEMENT 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FALL OF SAIGON NORTH COLLEGE HILL TROJANS CELEBRATE STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP SOCIAL SECURITY WAIVING REQUIREMENT OF CLAUSE 6(a) OF RULE XIII WITH RESPECT TO CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN RESOLUTIONS REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF H.J. RES. 23 PERSONAL EXPLANATION RECESS AFTER RECESS CONFERENCE REPORT ON H. CON. RES. 95, CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006 RECESS AFTER RECESS WAIVING POINTS OF ORDER AGAINST CONFERENCE REPORT ON H. CON. RES. 95, CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006 THE JOURNAL PERSONAL EXPLANATION ANNOUNCEMENT OF INTENTION TO OFFER RESOLUTION RAISING QUESTION OF PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 513 PERSONAL EXPLANATION CONFERENCE REPORT ON H. CON. RES. 95, CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006 SUPPORTING GOALS OF WORLD INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY DAY GENERAL LEAVE MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM CONGRATULATIONS TO THE HONORABLE ROB PORTMAN ANNOUNCEMENT BY COMMITTEE ON RULES REGARDING AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 1185, FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE REFORM ACT OF 2005 ANNOUNCEMENT BY COMMITTEE ON RULES REGARDING AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 366, VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION FOR THE FUTURE ACT ADJOURNMENT TO MONDAY, MAY 2, 2005, AND HOUR OF MEETING ON TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2005 DISPENSING WITH CALENDAR WEDNESDAY BUSINESS ON WEDNESDAY NEXT PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONAL ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF THE SENATE COMMUNICATION FROM THE HONORABLE NANCY PELOSI, DEMOCRATIC LEADER COMMUNICATION FROM THE HONORABLE NANCY PELOSI, DEMOCRATIC LEADER HONORING OUR SERVICEMEN AND WOMEN LET US PASS A BUDGET THAT WORKS FOR ALL OF AMERICA DAVID WILKINS NOMINATED AMBASSADOR TO CANADA THANKS FOR ADDRESSING THE VITAL ISSUE OF SOCIAL SECURITY SPECIAL ORDERS SMART SECURITY AND MISSION UNACCOMPLISHED The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Burton) is recognized for 5 minutes. THE CLEAR ACT OF 2005 AND THE MINUTEMEN The SPEAKER pro tempore (Miss McMorris). Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. DeFazio) is recognized for 5 minutes. ORDER OF BUSINESS IN SUPPORT OF LIEUTENANT PANTANO The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. Gutknecht) is recognized for 5 minutes. 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 California (Mr. George Miller) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. McHenry) is recognized for 5 minutes. A LITTLE ENGINE THAT COULD THE PLIGHT OF THE TEXAS RICE FARMER KEEPING COURTS SAFE ORDER OF BUSINESS FAREWELL ADDRESS ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS REPORTED BILL SEQUENTIALLY REFERRED PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PRIVATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF LIGHTHOUSE INTERNATIONAL NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS WEEK CHILD INTERSTATE ABORTION NOTIFICATION ACT INTRODUCING A BILL TO ESTABLISH A COMMISSION TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE APPROPRIATE SIZE OF MEMBERSHIP OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE METHOD BY WHICH MEMBERS ARE ELECTED TRIBUTE TO MAJOR GENERAL KATHRYN G. FROST CHILD INTERSTATE ABORTION NOTIFICATION ACT INTRODUCTION OF FOCUS ON COMMITTED AND UNDERPAID STAFF FOR CHILDREN'S SAKE ACT IN RECOGNITION OF CLIFFORD J. MERRILL FOR HIS 21 YEARS OF SERVICE TO SOLANO COUNTY HONORING NANCY CROSS OF FOREST HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL UPON HER RETIREMENT HONORING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF NICHOLAS SCOTT CONGRATULATING JIM FOGLESONG METALDYNE NEW CASTLE--A CELEBRATION INTRODUCING THE "AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP AMENDMENT" FREEDOM FOR PROSPERO GAINZA AGUERO HONORING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CITY OF PORTLAND, TENNESSEE RECOGNIZING WORKERS' MEMORIAL DAY COMMEMORATING THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF MOORE'S LAW TRIBUTE TO THE MORRIS HEIGHTS HEALTH CENTER A PROCLAMATION IN MEMORY OF PRIVATE FIRST CLASS GAVIN J. COLBURN PERSONAL EXPLANATION CHILD INTERSTATE ABORTION NOTIFICATION ACT INTRODUCING THE WATER FOR THE POOR ACT OF 2005 A TRIBUTE TO MADAME FAUSTA DELBEAU ON HER 100TH BIRTHDAY HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF CONNIE HEADRICK, RAHE BULVERDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER OF THE YEAR ENERGY POLICY ACT OF 2005 CONGRATULATING THE TRINITY VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE CARDINAL CHEERLEADERS TRI-CAUCUS MINORITY HEALTH BILL WORKPLACE WRONGFUL DEATH ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2005 HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF MELANIE TAYLOR, DEDICATED SPANISH TEACHER OF COMAL ISD EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF MERLIN ROSEMEIER IN HONOR OF LAUREL MIDDLE SCHOOL RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE INGHAM COUNTY COURTHOUSE PAYING TRIBUTE TO MARY LOU FRENCH, INGHAM COUNTY COMMUNITY NEWS 2005 VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF SUSAN DAWSON TRIBUTE TO JAMES BORTHWICK AND EDWARD BOYLE HONORING THE SESQUICENTENNIAL OF THE CITY OF MALAKOFF PERSONAL EXPLANATION PROTECTING AMERICA'S WORKERS ACT OF 2005 HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE NAVARRO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TEACHERS OF THE YEAR HONORING COLLEEN CONWAY AS A ST. PAUL AREA ATHENA AWARD WINNER FOR 2005 IN HONOR OF LA RED HEALTH CENTER HONORING THE ECLC SCHOOL OF NEW JERSEY CELEBRATING EL DIA DE LOS NINOS HONORING DR. JOYCE GIFFORD, RHODE ISLAND SMALL BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR INTRODUCTION OF QUALITY BANK VALUATION ACT HONORING CHRIST MEMORIAL CHURCH WORSHIP AND MUSIC LEADER JOHN BRIGHT UPON HIS RETIREMENT ON MAY 15, 2005 PERSONAL EXPLANATION HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF MELINDA RIOS, ARLON SEAY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL TEACHER OF THE YEAR TRIBUTE TO MIDAMERICA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT RICHARD SPINDLE COSTS REDUCED IN HALL ULTRA-DEEP AND UNCONVENTIONAL ONSHORE NATURAL GAS PROGRAM INTRODUCTION OF THE CORAL REEF AND COASTAL MARINE CONSERVATION ACT OF 2005 HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF WENDY McCUISTON, SMITHSON VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER OF THE YEAR PERSONAL EXPLANATION RECOGNIZING WORLD WAR II VETERANS OF THE PLAINVILLE CHAPTER, DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS REMOVING NAME AS CO-SPONSOR ON H.R. 513 PERSONAL EXPLANATION HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF STEVE FOSTER CONGRESSIONAL HISPANIC CAUCUS SOCIAL SECURITY AND LATINOS FORUM IN COMMEMORATION OF THE 90TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE HONORING CAPTAIN JAMES C. CRONIN, USAF IN SUPPORT OF NATIONAL MINORITY HEALTH MONTH HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF STACEY ROBINETT, REBECCA CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER OF THE YEAR THE PENSION PRESERVATION AND SAVINGS ACT CHILD INTERSTATE ABORTION NOTIFICATION ACT CONGRATULATING MR. AND MRS. ALAN AND JOAN HURST ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY INTRODUCTION OF A PRIVATE BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF MALIK JARNO HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF BECKY STICH, COMAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER OF THE YEAR NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH COMMEMORATING THE 90TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE PRAISE FOR SOLVAY ADVANCED POLYMERS IN REMEMBRANCE OF MR. RICHARD (DICK) BURDETTE BUSINESS ACTIVITY TAX SIMPLIFICATION ACT OF 2005 SALUTING ANTHONY DEION BRANCH SERGEANT KEVIN BENDERMAN INTRODUCTION OF A RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE 15TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LAUNCH OF THE HUBBLE SPACE TELESCOPE RECOGNIZING JULIUS HARPER DAVIS ENERGY POLICY ACT OF 2005 REMEMBERING SAMUEL WEBB SCALES Senate sections Senate prayer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE COMMENDING ANNICE M. WAGNER, CHIEF JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COURT OF APPEALS PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION WEEK APPOINTMENT OF SHIRLEY ANN JACKSON AS A CITIZEN REGENT OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME MORNING BUSINESS ORDER OF PROCEDURE SOCIAL SECURITY JUDICIAL NOMINATIONS CONCLUSION OF MORNING BUSINESS TRANSPORTATION EQUITY ACT: A LEGACY FOR USERS ORDER OF PROCEDURE RECESS JUDICIAL NOMINATIONS TRANSPORTATION EQUITY ACT: A LEGACY FOR USERS--Continued EXECUTIVE SESSION LEGISLATIVE SESSION PROVIDING FOR ADJOURNMENT ENERGY CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006--CONFERENCE REPORT UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT--EXECUTIVE CALENDAR CONGRATULATING SENATOR WARNER Cloture Motion (Executive Session) NOMINATION OF ROBERT J. PORTMAN TO BE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE LEGISLATIVE SESSION SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION THE PAST MONTH MOTHER'S DAY MR. GEORGE FUMICH, AN OUTSTANDING WEST VIRGINIAN COMMEMORATING THE 90TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE HONORING QUINCY, IL, MAYOR CHARLES W. SCHOLZ HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES FREEDOM RUSSIA'S G-8 PROBLEM HONORING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS SLAIN IN THE LINE OF DUTY ICE AGE FLOODS NATIONAL GEOLOGIC TRAIL HOSPICE CARE JAMES MONROE DAVID WILKINS NOMINATED AMBASSADOR TO CANADA AMEND RECA AUSTRALIAN PARTICIPATION IN IRAQ PUBLICATION OF PHOTOGRAPHS OF ABUSE AT ABU GHRAIB PRISON BENEWAH MEDICAL AND WELLNESS CENTER AWARD HONORING CENTURY COUNCIL FOR NATIONAL PROM AND GRADUATION SAFETY MONTH INITIATIVE CONGRATULATING JERRY VEREEN AND RIVERSIDE MANUFACTURING COMPANY HONORING EAST BRUNSWICK HIGH SCHOOL CONGRATULATING FRANK DURKAN TRIBUTE TO KIP JANVRIN MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE MEASURES REFERRED MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS 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. 933 Introductory Statement on S. 935 Introductory Statement on S. 936 Introductory Statement on S. 937 Introductory Statement on S. 938 Introductory Statement on S. 941 Introductory Statement on S. 942 Introductory Statement on S. 943 Introductory Statement on S. 945 Introductory Statement on S. 946 Introductory Statement on S. 947 Introductory Statement on S. 950 Introductory Statement on S. 955 Introductory Statement on S. 956 Introductory Statement on S. 958 Introductory Statement on S. 959 Introductory Statement on S. 960 Introductory Statement on S. 962 Introductory Statement on S. 964 Introductory Statement on S. 965 Introductory Statement on S. 966 Introductory Statement on S. 969 Introductory Statement on S. 971 Introductory Statement on S. 972 Introductory Statement on S. 973 Introductory Statement on S. 975 SENATE RESOLUTION 128--DESIGNATING APRIL 30, 2005, AS "DIA DE LOS NINOS: CELEBRATING YOUNG AMERICANS", AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES SENATE RESOLUTION 129--COMMENDING THE VIRGINIA RETAIL MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION ON 100 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY SENATE RESOLUTION 130--DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF MAY 1 THROUGH MAY 7, 2005, AS "NORTH AMERICAN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH WEEK (NAOSH)" SENATE RESOLUTION 131--COMMEMORATING AND ACKNOWLEDGING THE DEDICATION AND SACRIFICE MADE BY THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO HAVE LOST THEIR LIVES WHILE SERVING AS LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS SENATE RESOLUTION 132--EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR PRAYER AT SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 29--PROVIDING FOR A CONDITIONAL ADJOURNMENT OF THE SENATE SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 30--TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF CONGRESS CONCERNING THE PROVISION OF HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE TO ALL AMERICANS AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED TEXT OF AMENDMENTS Text of Senate Amendment 591 Text of Senate Amendment 592 Text of Senate Amendment 593 Text of Senate Amendment 594 Text of Senate Amendment 595 Text of Senate Amendment 596 NOTICES OF HEARINGS/MEETINGS AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR NOTICE: PUBLIC FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REPORTS APPPOINTMENTS EXECUTIVE CALENDAR AND NOMINATION DISCHARGED (Executive Session) LEGISLATIVE SESSION DIA DE LOS NINOS: CELEBRATING YOUNG AMERICANS NATIONAL BETTER HEARING AND SPEECH MONTH NATIONAL HEPATITIS B AWARENESS MONTH ANIMAL FIGHTING PROHIBITION ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 2005 IN RECOGNITIION OF SECOND CENTURY OF BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS ADDING HEZBOLLAH TO EUROPEAN UNION TERRORIST ORGANIZATIONS STRIKING SPECIFIC PRIVATIZATION CRITERIA IN ORBIT ADJOURNMENT AUTHORITY AUTHORIZATION TO SIGN ENROLLED BILLS MEASURE READ THE FIRST TIME--S. 975 ORDERS FOR MONDAY, MAY 9, 2005 PROGRAM ADJOURNMENT UNTIL MONDAY, MAY 9, 2005, AT 2 P.M. NOMINATIONS CONFIRMATIONS