Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2006-04-26 Date2006-04-26 PublicationVolume 152, issue 47 Sections150 House · 114 Senate House sections IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF THE COUNCIL ON AMERICAN-ISLAMIC RELATIONS VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK TRIBUTE TO COLONEL MICHAEL J. CONRAD, JR. TRIBUTE TO MR. LEWIS GOLUB THE VOLUME THAT'S MAKING A LOUD NOISE: PEOPLE FLOCK TO HEAR ABOUT `COVENANT' IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF WOMEN'S RIGHTS ACTIVIST BETTY FRIEDAN RETIREMENT OF SERGEANT MAJOR MICHAEL DUDLEY, USA IN MEMORY OF THE HONORABLE JOHN J. POLLARD TRIBUTE TO JOHN J. SANVIDGE REVEREND AL'S NEW FLOCK--SHARPTON NURTURES UP-AND-COMING ACTIVISTS IN HONOR OF THE THIRTY-FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF THE OLD BROOKLYN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION THE FLOUR BLUFF NJROTC CHAMPIONSHIP IN HONOR OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MONTEREY BAY AND MINAMIBOSO OF THE BOSO PENINSULA OF JAPAN TRIBUTE TO STEVE LUKENS IN HONOR OF THE VIETNAMESE COMMUNITY OF CLEVELAND AND THE 31ST ANNIVERSARY OF THE FALL OF SAIGON THE PORTER COWBOYS' 5A SOCCER TITLE COMMENDING APSEA ON THEIR SUCCESS AND ANNUAL DINNER HONORING THE LIFE OF PHILIP THORNTON HAIRE IN HONOR OF OFFICER CARTER JONES, RESERVE OFFICER SCOTT CHRISTIE, AND DEPUTY STEFAN FISH THE MILITARY DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE RESPONSE ACT RECOGNIZING REVEREND JOHN H. ROUSE, ON THE OCCASION OF HIS 51ST ANNIVERSARY OF SERVICE IN THE MINISTRY AND 31ST ANNIVERSARY AS PASTOR OF THE MOUNT ZION MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH IN EAST ST. LOUIS... HONORING NEIL ARMSTRONG AS HE RECEIVES THE NASA AMBASSADOR OF EXPLORATION AWARD HUMAN RIGHTS IN CHINA: IMPROVING OR DETERIORATING CONDITIONS? HONORING THE JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF THE INLAND NORTHWEST HALL OF FAME LAUREATES FOR 2006 INTRODUCTION OF FAA WAR RISK INSURANCE EXTENSION LEGISLATION STATEMENT ON THE LOSS OF CORPORAL BRIAN R. ST. GERMAIN IN MEMORY OF DAN SCHAEFER HONORING THE LADIES OF THE RED HAT SOCIETY RULE PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 609 WELCOMING THE PRESIDENT OF AZERBAIJAN VICTIMS' RIGHTS AWARENESS WEEK HONORING JUDY TRAMMELL AND THE MESQUITE WOMEN IN SERVICE AND ENTERPRISE TRIBUTE TO JANE JACOBS IN HONOR OF THE GRAND OPENING OF LONOKE COUNTY SAFE HAVEN, INC. INTRODUCTION OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE ENHANCEMENT AND NATIONAL GUARD EMPOWERMENT ACT OF 2006 INTRODUCTION OF THE CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ACT RECOGNIZING THE CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL AT BEIRUT HONORING DON DeHART TRIBUTE TO EDNA EDWARDS PRITCHETT A TRIBUTE TO VINCENT HoSANG RECOGNIZING THE 84TH BIRTHDAY OF COACH GUY EDWARD PHIPPS TRIBUTE TO RUTH NAGLER CONGRATULATING JUDGE ROBERT C. BROOMFIELD FOR RECEIVING THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA'S DISTINGUISHED CITIZEN AWARD 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GREAT SAN FRANCISCO EARTHQUAKE OF 1906 PAYING TRIBUTE TO CHUCK WORLEY REMARKS OF DEMOCRATIC LEADER OF THE HOUSE, CONGRESSWOMAN NANCY PELOSI, ON THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 1906 SAN FRANCISCO EARTHQUAKE COMMEMORATING THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE PAYING TRIBUTE TO ANGELA BERG CONGRATULATING NORM SIELING PAYING TRIBUTE TO FRANCES WRIGHT SIKH ACTIVIST ARRESTED FOR MAKING SPEECH--BETRAYAL OF DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLE OF FREEDOM OF SPEECH A TRIBUTE TO MAYOR ROBERTA COOPER PAYING TRIBUTE TO SERGEANT MARK A. PLEASANTS CONGRATULATING DR. ANN VOGEL SIKHS CELEBRATE VAISAKHI, REVELATION OF SIKH NATION OPPOSING PRESIDENT BUSH'S MARCH TO WAR IN IRAN PAYING TRIBUTE TO COLBY RUPERT CONGRATULATING JULIE STEVENSON HONORING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF WILLIAM A. KOCH TO PRESERVE THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN BOYHOOD HOME IN LINCOLN CITY, INDIANA INTRODUCTION OF U.S.-CHINA ENGAGEMENT ACT PAYING TRIBUTE TO ROBERT SEARS TRIBUTE TO PRESTONSBURG, KENTUCKY SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICE SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND IDEALS OF FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH PAYING TRIBUTE TO CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF SOUTHERN NEVADA U.S. FAMILY HEALTH PLAN MARKS 25 YEARS OF CARING FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES FAMILIES INTRODUCTION OF H. RES. 777 SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS House of Representatives DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE FREEDOM IN MACEDONIA NATIONAL DAY OF SILENCE GEORGIA: AMERICA'S PROVEN ALLY GAS PRICES AND THE NEED FOR LOBBYING REFORM ROBBER BARON BUREAUCRATS HONORING THE LIFE OF RICHARD KOHNSTAMM EXTENSION OF ALTERNATIVE MINIMUM TAX EXCESSIVE OIL COMPANY PROFITS RECOGNIZING NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS RIGHTS WEEK WELCOME TO STUDENTS AND PRINCIPAL OF ST. JOSEPH'S AT SACRED HEART SCHOOL SUPPORT LEGISLATION TO ADVANCE ENERGY INDEPENDENCE "DO-NOTHING" CONGRESS REPUBLICANS HAVEN'T CHANGED MUCH FROM TRUMAN'S TIME DEMOCRATS' HYPOCRISY ON ENERGY GAS CRISIS REFINING CAPACITY GAS PRICES ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE COMMONSENSE APPROACH TO BORDER SECURITY NINETEEN DAYS UNTIL BUSH RX DRUG TAX TAKES PLACE DEMOCRATS CAN'T HAVE IT BOTH WAYS VICTIMS RIGHTS WEEK PASS LOBBYING REFORM GOP IGNORED ENERGY PROBLEM FOR 5 YEARS ENERGY SOLUTIONS REPUBLICANS REFUSE TO HELP CONSUMERS WITH GAS PRICES BETTER ENERGY POLICY IS POSSIBLE ENERGY SOLUTION NEEDED ADDRESSING SKYROCKETING ENERGY PRICES REPUBLICANS TOO COZY WITH OIL AND GAS COMPANIES MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE URGING THE GOVERNMENT OF CHINA TO REINSTATE ALL LICENSES OF GAO ZHISHENG AND HIS LAW FIRM AND REVISE LAW AND PRACTICE IN CHINA SO IT CONFORMS TO INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS IRAN FREEDOM SUPPORT ACT PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 5020, INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007 URGING THE GOVERNMENT OF CHINA TO REINSTATE ALL LICENSES OF GAO ZHISHENG AND HIS LAW FIRM AND REVISE LAW AND PRACTICE IN CHINA SO IT CONFORMS TO INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS IRAN FREEDOM SUPPORT ACT MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT ELECTION OF MEMBER TO CERTAIN STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE GENERAL LEAVE INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007 PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY AUTHORIZING THE CLERK TO MAKE CHANGES IN ENGROSSMENT OF H.R. 5020, INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007 RULES OF THE HOUSE MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES ON H.R. 4297, TAX RELIEF EXTENSION RECONCILIATION ACT OF 2005 BLOCKING PROPERTY OF ADDITIONAL PERSONS IN CONNECTION WITH NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO SYRIA--MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES (H. DOC. NO. 109-100) SPECIAL ORDERS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. DeFazio) is recognized for 5 minutes. IRAQ FORUM THE CITIZENS SPEAK OUT ON ILLEGAL ENTRY REPUBLICAN ENERGY BILL The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from California (Mr. Dreier) is recognized for 5 minutes. THE GATHERING STORM OF VENEZUELA'S HUGO CHAVEZ The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Emanuel) is recognized for 5 minutes. WE NEED ACTION NOT JUST TALK The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. McHenry) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. Ramstad) is recognized for 5 minutes. COMMEMORATING MILITARY SERVICE OF FOUNDERS OF STATE OF GEORGIA AIR NATIONAL GUARD FIGHTER AIRCRAFT WING, 54TH FIGHTER WING. 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 New York (Mr. Owens) 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. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Cummings) is recognized for 5 minutes. 30-SOMETHING WORKING GROUP BEST CHEAP THRILL MEDICARE PART D 30-SOMETHING WORKING GROUP 91ST COMMEMORATION OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE HEALTH CARE AND WHERE WE ARE GOING RECESS AFTER RECESS REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4975, LOBBYING ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY ACT OF 2006 LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED SENATE ENROLLED BILL SIGNED 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 RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME MORNING BUSINESS RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE SUPPLEMENTAL SPENDING REQUEST RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY LEADER GASOLINE PRICES ENERGY CONCLUSION OF MORNING BUSINESS MAKING EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 MORNING BUSINESS HONORING DR. DWAIN PRESTON EQUAL PAY DAY RULES OF THE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS THE 91ST ANNIVERSARY OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE EARTH DAY 2006 HONORING ARMY LIEUTENANT JEROME N. SHAPIRO NOTIFICATION OF AN EXECUTIVE ORDER BLOCKING PROPERTY OF ADDITIONAL PERSONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO SYRIA--PM 45 MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE MEASURES REFERRED EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS 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. 2653 Introductory Statement on S. 2654 Introductory Statement on S. 2655 Introductory Statement on S. 2658 Introductory Statement on S. 2659 Introductory Statement on S. 2660 SENATE RESOLUTION 446--RECOGNIZING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CROP SCIENCE SOCIETY OF AMERICA SENATE RESOLUTION 447--CONGRATULATING THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN BADGERS MEN'S HOCKEY TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2006 NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION DIVISION I MEN'S HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIP AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED TEXT OF AMENDMENTS Text of Senate Amendment 3612 Text of Senate Amendment 3613 Text of Senate Amendment 3614 Text of Senate Amendment 3615 Text of Senate Amendment 3616 Text of Senate Amendment 3617 Text of Senate Amendment 3618 Text of Senate Amendment 3619 Text of Senate Amendment 3620 Text of Senate Amendment 3621 Text of Senate Amendment 3622 Text of Senate Amendment 3623 Text of Senate Amendment 3624 Text of Senate Amendment 3625 Text of Senate Amendment 3626 Text of Senate Amendment 3627 Text of Senate Amendment 3628 Text of Senate Amendment 3629 Text of Senate Amendment 3630 Text of Senate Amendment 3631 Text of Senate Amendment 3632 Text of Senate Amendment 3633 Text of Senate Amendment 3634 Text of Senate Amendment 3635 Text of Senate Amendment 3636 Text of Senate Amendment 3637 Text of Senate Amendment 3638 Text of Senate Amendment 3639 Text of Senate Amendment 3640 Text of Senate Amendment 3641 Text of Senate Amendment 3642 Text of Senate Amendment 3643 Text of Senate Amendment 3644 Text of Senate Amendment 3645 Text of Senate Amendment 3646 Text of Senate Amendment 3647 Text of Senate Amendment 3648 Text of Senate Amendment 3649 Text of Senate Amendment 3650 Text of Senate Amendment 3651 Text of Senate Amendment 3652 Text of Senate Amendment 3653 Text of Senate Amendment 3654 Text of Senate Amendment 3655 Text of Senate Amendment 3656 Text of Senate Amendment 3657 Text of Senate Amendment 3658 Text of Senate Amendment 3659 Text of Senate Amendment 3660 Text of Senate Amendment 3661 Text of Senate Amendment 3662 Text of Senate Amendment 3663 Text of Senate Amendment 3664 Text of Senate Amendment 3665 Text of Senate Amendment 3666 Text of Senate Amendment 3667 Text of Senate Amendment 3668 Text of Senate Amendment 3669 Text of Senate Amendment 3670 NOTICES OF INTENT NOTICES OF HEARINGS/MEETINGS AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR EXECUTIVE CALENDAR (Executive Session) LEGISLATIVE SESSION CROP SCIENCE SOCIETY OF AMERICA 50TH ANNIVERSARY CONGRATULATING THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN BADGERS MEN'S HOCKEY TEAM ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2006 PROGRAM ORDER FOR ADJOURNMENT CONCLUSION OF MORNING BUSINESS MAKING EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2006--Continued ORDER FOR FILING ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. TOMORROW CONFIRMATION