Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2006-03-16 Date2006-03-16 PublicationVolume 152, issue 34 Sections157 House · 140 Senate House sections House of Representatives DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE CHILD PORNOGRAPHY STING HUMAN HEALTH IN THE WORLD SOLUTIONS TO THE IMMIGRATION PROBLEM NEED TO EXTEND RX DRUG DEADLINE COYOTE VS. COYOTE REPUBLICAN DRUG BILL: DRUG COMPANY PROFITS BEFORE AMERICA'S HEALTH CONTRASTING ESTONIAN PRESIDENT MERI TO BELARUS DICTATOR LUKASHENKO PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE WONDERFUL PEOPLE OF ITALY PROVIDING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE TO SMALL BUSINESSES CONGRESS MUST STEP IN TO EXTEND DEADLINE ON MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN REGISTRATION A BUILDING BLOCK IN OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH INDIA THE PRESIDENT'S BUDGET AND EDUCATION CUTS EMBRYONIC STEM CELL RESEARCH AND THE EXPLOITATION OF WOMEN PRESIDENT BUSH NEEDS TO SHAKE UP THE WHITE HOUSE TRUST THE SENIORS ON MEDICARE A NATION PERMANENTLY AT WAR THE LACK OF A DEMOCRATIC PLAN SUPPORT THE FUNDING FOR FIXING TEXAS LEVEES ROME AREA HISTORY MUSEUM LIVING IN A FISCAL FANTASYLAND EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR DEFENSE, THE GLOBAL WAR ON TERROR, AND HURRICANE RECOVERY, 2006 PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERMISSION TO REDUCE TIME FOR ELECTRONIC VOTING DURING FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4939, EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR DEFENSE, THE GLOBAL WAR ON TERROR, AND HURRICANE RECOVERY, 2006 MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE GENERAL LEAVE EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR DEFENSE, THE GLOBAL WAR ON TERROR, AND HURRICANE RECOVERY, 2006 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR DEFENSE, THE GLOBAL WAR ON TERROR, AND HURRICANE RECOVERY, 2006 MAKING AVAILABLE FUNDS FOR THE LOW-INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES ON H.R. 4297, TAX RELIEF EXTENSION RECONCILIATION ACT OF 2005 PRIVILEGED REPORT ON RESOLUTION OF INQUIRY TO THE PRESIDENT PROVIDING FOR AN ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF THE TWO HOUSES CONDITIONAL ADJOURNMENT TO MONDAY, MARCH 20, 2006 DISPENSING WITH CALENDAR WEDNESDAY BUSINESS ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 2006 HONORING ELEANOR SLATER HONORING MR. LEROY ROBBINS HONORING AMEDEE "DICK" RICHARDS, JR. APPOINTMENT OF HON. ROBERT B. ADERHOLT, HON. MICHAEL K. SIMPSON, AND HON. WAYNE T. GILCHREST TO ACT AS SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE TO SIGN ENROLLED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS THROUGH MARCH 28, 2006 REPORT ON THE NATIONAL SECURITY STRATEGY OF THE UNITED STATES--MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AMERICA CAN DO BETTER SPECIAL ORDERS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Jones) is recognized for 5 minutes. NEW YORK TROOPER ANDREW SPERR PORT SECURITY The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from California (Mr. Dreier) is recognized for 5 minutes. REMARKS ON THE IRISH PEACE PROCESS PROTECTING THE CROWN JEWEL OF AMERICA'S SPACE PROGRAM The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. Drake). Under a previous order of the UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO ALTERNATIVE SPRING BREAK GULF TRIP ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. McHenry) is recognized for 5 minutes. THIRD ANNIVERSARY OF THE IRAQ WAR The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. Drake). Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from North Carolina (Ms. Foxx) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Van Hollen) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Utah (Mr. Bishop) 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. SAVING LIVES THROUGH LEGISLATION 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 Ohio (Mr. Brown) is recognized for 5 minutes. 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 gentlewoman from Connecticut (Ms. DeLauro) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Georgia (Ms. McKinney) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Wasserman Schultz) is recognized for 5 minutes. BRAIN AWARENESS WEEK LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED ENROLLED JOINT RESOLUTION SIGNED ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PRIVATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS DISCHARGE PETITIONS--ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS AMENDMENTS Text of House Amendment 38 COMMENDING CABRINA GOMEZ PERSONAL EXPLANATION A TRIBUTE TO DR. KATHLEEN CASHIN CONGRATULATING OWEN GRAY AND BIG O'S SEAFOOD GRILL FOR RECEIVING THE 2005 RESTAURANT NEIGHBOR AWARD EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR DEFENSE, THE GLOBAL WAR ON TERROR, AND HURRICANE RECOVERY, 2006 TRIBUTE TO JUDGE ARTHUR K. WEINSTEIN PAYING TRIBUTE TO LORI ANN FOUTZ PERSONAL EXPLANATION A TRIBUTE TO CLAUDETTE ELLIOT HONORING TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 100TH YEAR IN CELEBRATION OF THE CITY OF CUDAHY'S 100TH ANNIVERSARY THE OUTSOURCING OF AMERICA AND AMERICAN NATIONAL SECURITY PAYING TRIBUTE TO LAURIE RICHARDSON PERSONAL EXPLANATION A TRIBUTE TO MARY ANN HAWTHORNE LETTER TO THE EDITOR AS OFFERED BY TERRY C. PLAUCH OF MOBILE, ALABAMA RECOGNIZING THE LAKE OSWEGO HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' BASKETBALL TEAM AS OREGON 4A STATE CHAMPIONS HONORING DICK KAY PAYING TRIBUTE TO JAY W. JEFFERS PERSONAL EXPLANATION A TRIBUTE TO MARY HARVELL HONORING BOBBY CLARK FOR HIS EFFORTS TO HELP THE VICTIMS OF HURRICANE KATRINA PERSONAL EXPLANATION HONORING WESLEY JON NYKAMP UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE 20TH CIRCUIT COURT OF MICHIGAN PAYING TRIBUTE TO JO SIMPSON PERSONAL EXPLANATION A TRIBUTE TO AUDREY MARIE BAKER JACKSON PROTECTING IMPACT AID FOR NORTH SUBURBAN SCHOOLS TRIBUTE TO MINNESOTA NATIONAL GUARD'S 1ST BRIGADE COMBAT TEAM HONORING MS. KATHY ALJOE TENNESSEE CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION LETTERS TO ATTORNEY GENERAL ALBERTO GONZALES A TRIBUTE TO MARIA JOHNSON TRIBUTE TO RACHEL CORRIE EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR DEFENSE, THE GLOBAL WAR ON TERROR, AND HURRICANE RECOVERY, 2006 FREEDOM FOR ALBERT SANTIAGO DU BOUCHET HERNANDEZ CONGRATULATING LONG'S DRUG STORE ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY TRIBUTE TO DELTA COMPANY, 113 AVIATION, OREGON NATIONAL GUARD TRIBUTE TO DUANE B. HAGADONE TRIBUTE TO ST. CASIMIR'S CATHOLIC WAR VETERANS POST #652 TRIBUTE TO KADE HINKHOUSE IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF IRA ALBERT "SONNY" BEACH HONORING THE LIFE AND CAREER OF JACK B. McCONNELL, MD HON. JOE WILSON TRIBUTE TO THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF NEWBERRY COLLEGE TRIBUTE TO THE LIFE OF SGT. ANTON HIETT TRIBUTE TO E.S. "BUD" VANBERG IN MEMORY OF SAM CHU LIN INTRODUCTION OF THE FIRST STEP TO REDEPLOYMENT ACT OF 2006 TRIBUTE TO BOB JENNINGS OFFICE OF NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL POLICY REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2005 PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE NEVADA WOMEN'S HISTORY PROJECT WELCOME HOME FORT KNOX 233RD TRIBUTE TO TERRELLITA MAVERICK IN RECOGNITION OF MR. TIMOTHY J. ROONEY, GRAND MARSHAL OF NEW YORK CITY'S ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE AERAS GLOBAL TB VACCINE FOUNDATION'S RESEARCH FACILITY IN ROCKVILLE, MD TRIBUTE FOR THE EFFORTS OF OPERATION MISSISSIPPI CHRISTMAS TRIBUTE TO JIM HINGA TRIBUTE TO DR. LOUIS J. AGNESE JR. IN RECOGNITION OF THE 1ST BATTALION, 69TH INFANTRY OF THE NEW YORK NATIONAL GUARD MARCH IS WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF ROBERT WAXMAN PERSONAL EXPLANATION TRIBUTE TO UNIVERSITY OF THE INCARNATE WORD HONORING BOY SCOUT TROOP 95 OF NORTH COVENTRY TOWNSHIP, CHESTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA IN RECOGNITION OF NOW-NYC'S 26th ANNUAL SUSAN B. ANTHONY AWARDS DEERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND VETERANS OLYMPIC GOLD FOR REFUGEES OF DARFUR: THANK YOU JOEY CHEEK! REMEMBRANCE OF MARVALYNE HENRY: A REMARKABLE WOMAN REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF ELEANOR SLATER CHILDREN'S SAFETY AND VIOLENT CRIME REDUCTION ACT OF 2006 IN RECOGNITION OF FIFTY YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE FOR THE TUNISIAN REPUBLIC AND U.S.-TUNISIAN RELATIONS PERSONAL EXPLANATION CANADIAN BORDER PARTNERSHIP HONORING OFFICER MARC A. REIDER REMARKS ON H.R. 4939 Senate sections Senate prayer RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET FOR THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007 INCREASING THE STATUTORY LIMIT ON THE PUBLIC DEBT CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET FOR THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007--Continued UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT (Executive Calendar) Amendments Nos. 3031, 3089, 3170, and 3171, En Bloc (Executive Calendar) Amendment No. 3166 (Executive Calendar) Amendments Nos. 3152 and 3172, En Bloc (Executive Calendar) Mental Health Parity Assumption (Executive Calendar) Amendment No. 3081 Withdrawn (Executive Calendar) Amendment No. 3023, As Modified (Executive Calendar) EXECUTIVE SESSION JUDICIAL NOMINATIONS NOMINATION OF STEPHEN G. LARSON TO BE UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA LEGISLATIVE SESSION MORNING BUSINESS SPRINGTIME TRIBUTE TO WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY ON ITS CENTENNIAL YEAR IMMIGRATION REFORM RECOGNITION OF THE RAPE, ABUSE, AND INCEST NATIONAL NETWORK SUPPORT HOMELAND SECURITY AND EDUCATION NEW COMPREHENSIVE COUNTERTERRORISM STRATEGY IN SOUTHEAST ASIA HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES 45TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PEACE CORPS NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY NATIONAL AGRICULTURE DAY PROPOSED MERGER BETWEEN AT&T AND BELLSOUTH NATIONAL SUNSHINE WEEK RAIL CAPACITY PROBLEMS U.N. HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL THE PROBLEM WITH KITCHEN-TABLE GUN DEALERS KENYA LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2005 HONORING OFFICER PETER ALFRED KOE COMMEMORATING DR. JOE AGUILLARD A TRIBUTE TO ROBERT E. BAUTE, M.D. 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GOODYEAR BLIMP HONORING THE LIFE OF SAMUEL M. SHARKEY, JR REPORT ON THE NATIONAL SECURITY STRATEGY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA--PM 44 MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE ENROLLED JOINT RESOLUTION SIGNED MEASURES REFERRED MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME ENROLLED BILLS PRESENTED 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. 2426 Introductory Statement on S. 2427 Introductory Statement on S. 2428 Introductory Statement on S. 2430 Introductory Statement on S. 2431 Introductory Statement on S. 2433 Introductory Statement on S. 2434 Introductory Statement on S. 2435 Introductory Statement on S. 2436 Introductory Statement on S. 2437 Introductory Statement on S. 2441 Introductory Statement on S. 2442 Introductory Statement on S. 2443 Introductory Statement on S. 2444 Introductory Statement on S. 2445 Introductory Statement on S. 2448 Introductory Statement on S. 2449 Introductory Statement on S. 2450 Introductory Statement on S. 2453 Introductory Statement on S. 2454 SENATE RESOLUTION 403--RECOGNIZING THE BENEFITS OF BREASTFEEDING, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES SENATE RESOLUTION 404--EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT ALL PEOPLE IN THE UNITED STATES SHOULD PARTICIPATE IN A MOMENT OF SILENCE TO REFLECT UPON THE SERVICE AND SACRIFICE OF MEMBERS OF THE... AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED TEXT OF AMENDMENTS Text of Senate Amendment 3133 Text of Senate Amendment 3134 Text of Senate Amendment 3135 Text of Senate Amendment 3136 Text of Senate Amendment 3137 Text of Senate Amendment 3138 Text of Senate Amendment 3139 Text of Senate Amendment 3140 Text of Senate Amendment 3141 Text of Senate Amendment 3142 Text of Senate Amendment 3143 Text of Senate Amendment 3144 Text of Senate Amendment 3145 Text of Senate Amendment 3146 Text of Senate Amendment 3147 Text of Senate Amendment 3148 Text of Senate Amendment 3149 Text of Senate Amendment 3150 Text of Senate Amendment 3151 Text of Senate Amendment 3152 Text of Senate Amendment 3153 Text of Senate Amendment 3154 Text of Senate Amendment 3155 Text of Senate Amendment 3156 Text of Senate Amendment 3157 Text of Senate Amendment 3158 Text of Senate Amendment 3159 Text of Senate Amendment 3160 Text of Senate Amendment 3161 Text of Senate Amendment 3162 Text of Senate Amendment 3163 Text of Senate Amendment 3164 Text of Senate Amendment 3165 Text of Senate Amendment 3166 Text of Senate Amendment 3167 Text of Senate Amendment 3168 Text of Senate Amendment 3169 Text of Senate Amendment 3170 Text of Senate Amendment 3171 Text of Senate Amendment 3172 NOTICES OF HEARINGS/MEETINGS AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR SENATE BUSINESS TRIBUTE TO BILL HOAGLAND MOMENT OF SILENCE IN HONOR OF ARMED FORCES SERVING AT HOME AND ABROAD ROBERT T. STAFFORD WHITE ROCKS NATIONAL RECREATION AREA TEMPORARY INCREASE IN THE BORROWING AUTHORITY OF THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY PERMITTING USE OF THE CAPITOL ROTUNDA FOR A CEREMONY IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE VICTIMS OF THE HOLOCAUST AUTHORITY OF THE SECRETARY OF THE ARMY TO ACCEPT AND EXPEND FUNDS UNDERTAKING SPAM, SPYWARE, AND FRAUD ENFORCEMENT WITH ENFORCERS BEYOND BORDERS ACT OF 2005 AUTHORITY TO SIGN ENROLLED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS AUTHORITY TO MAKE APPOINTMENTS PROVIDING FOR A CONDITIONAL ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF THE HOUSE AND SENATE MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME SECURING AMERICA'S BORDERS ACT--MOTION TO PROCEED EXECUTIVE CALENDAR (Executive Session) LEGISLATIVE SESSION ORDERS FOR MONDAY, MARCH 27, 2006 PROGRAM ADJOURNMENT UNTIL MONDAY, MARCH 27, 2006, AT 1 P.M. CONFIRMATIONS