Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2006-09-25 Date2006-09-25 PublicationVolume 152, issue 121 Sections154 House · 69 Senate House sections TRIBUTE TO JACOB SIEGERT IN HONOR OF GRAFTECH INTERNATIONAL RECOGNIZING NATIONAL ASSISTED LIVING WEEK AND THE EMPLOYEES AND RESIDENTS OF PICKERING MANOR HONORING ALL AMERICAN POST COMMANDER THOMAS RONAYNE TRIBUTE TO GEORGE SILVESTRI TRIBUTE TO SYDNEY STREICHER IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF YES! ON ITS 10TH ANNIVERSARY RECOGNIZING THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CENTRAL BUCKS COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REMEMBERING U.S. ARMY SPC JOSE L. RUIZ PERSONAL EXPLANATION TRIBUTE TO MOLLY LONNEMAN IN HONOR OF THE LIFE OF ROBERT WOODWORTH IMMIGRATON LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 2006 TRIBUTE TO HANNAH MARCH HONORING HOWARD A. FROMSON AS HE CELEBRATES HIS 85TH BIRTHDAY PERSONAL EXPLANATION IMMIGRATION LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 2006 HONORING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF GRANITE CITY CHAVEZ: OUTRAGEOUS AND OUTLANDISH HONORING MARY ELIZA MAHONEY, AMERICA'S FIRST PROFESSIONALLY TRAINED AFRICAN-AMERICAN NURSE TRIBUTE TO BERTHA GARDNER BYNUM HONORING THE SHENENDEHOWA HIGH SCHOOL COLOR GUARD WELCOME TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN TRIBUTE TO JOHN MARSH COMMUNITY PROTECTION ACT OF 2006 TRIBUTE TO MR. ADAN GUTIERREZ HONORING ROUND ROCK CHRISTIAN ACADEMY PERSONAL EXPLANATION REMEMBERING THE HONORABLE JOEL T. BROYHILL TRIBUTE TO FORT LEONARD WOOD AND PULASKI COUNTY, MISSOURI INTRODUCTION OF THE VETERANS CORPORATION REAUTHORIZATION AND ENHANCEMENT ACT COMMUNITY PROTECTION ACT OF 2006 HONORING THE LIFE OF REV. J. BAZZEL MULL TRIBUTE TO OBERLIN COLLEGE RESOLUTION TO CALL FOR INTERRELIGIOUS UNDERSTANDING AND DIALOGUE A TRIBUTE TO HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC COMMUNITY APPLING COUNTY, GEORGIA, RECREATION DEPARTMENT'S 14 AND UNDER BOYS ALL- STAR BASEBALL TEAM--STATE CHAMPIONS TRIBUTE TO LEE COLLEGE INTRODUCTION OF THE MOBILE WORKFORCE STATE INCOME TAX FAIRNESS AND SIMPLIFICATION ACT OF 2006 INTRODUCTION OF THE ENHANCED OPTIONS FOR RURAL HEALTH CARE ACT ON THE FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 SENIOR CITIZENS DEMAND AFFORDABLE DRUG COVERAGE ON DONUT HOLE DAY HONORING GEORGIA HOUSING WEEK CONGRATULATING ARAGON HIGH SCHOOL ON THE COMPLETION OF ITS MODERNIZATION PROGRAM SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS House of Representatives SITUATION IN IRAQ DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE MORNING HOUR DEBATES RECESS AFTER RECESS PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TORTURE DEFINED "I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO MEXICO"? APPLAUDING THE CAPITOL FLAG OFFICE EMPLOYEES ENGLISH AS THE OFFICIAL LANGUAGE A BLESSED NATION BERRY COLLEGE COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE LOWER FARMINGTON RIVER AND SALMON BROOK WILD AND SCENIC RIVER STUDY ACT AUTHORIZING NATIONAL PARK SERVICE TO PAY FOR SUBCONTRACTOR SERVICES COMPLETED AT GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK SOUTHERN NEVADA READINESS CENTER ACT WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH ACT AMENDMENTS OF 2006 OREGON WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ACT OF 2006 ICE AGE FLOODS NATIONAL GEOLOGIC ROUTE DESIGNATION ACT OF 2006 JEAN LAFITTE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK AND PRESERVE BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT ACT OF 2006 NEW HAMPSHIRE WILDERNESS ACT OF 2006 NEW HAMPSHIRE WILDERNESS ACT OF 2006 NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION ACT AMENDMENTS OF 2006 EXTENDING AUTHORIZATION FOR ESTABLISHING A MEMORIAL IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA TO HONOR VETERANS AUTHORIZING LAND CONVEYANCE TO THE MISSOURI RIVER BASIN LEWIS AND CLARK INTERPRETIVE TRAIL AND VISITOR CENTER FOUNDATION RIVER RAISIN NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD STUDY ACT MISSISSIPPI RIVER TRAIL STUDY ACT PIEDRAS BLANCAS HISTORIC LIGHT STATION OUTSTANDING NATURAL AREA ACT OF 2005 GENERAL LEAVE BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS, AND EXPLOSIVES (BATFE) MODERNIZATION AND REFORM ACT OF 2006 AUTHORIZING SALARY ADJUSTMENTS FOR JUSTICES AND JUDGES OF THE UNITED STATES COPYRIGHT ROYALTY JUDGES PROGRAM TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS ACT TRADEMARK DILUTION REVISION ACT OF 2006 PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS IMPLEMENTATION ACT OF 2006 PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN CITIZEN ACT GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION MODERNIZATION ACT 2005 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA OMNIBUS AUTHORIZATION ACT CAPTAIN CHRISTOPHER PETTY POST OFFICE BUILDING CURT GOWDY POST OFFICE BUILDING CONGRATULATING AND COMMENDING THE PROFESSIONAL GOLFERS' ASSOCIATION SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND IDEALS OF PANCREATIC CANCER AWARENESS MONTH HARRY J. PARRISH POST OFFICE ALICE R. BRUSICH POST OFFICE BUILDING DOROTHY AND CONNIE HIBBS POST OFFICE BUILDING SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND IDEALS OF NATIONAL MYOSITIS AWARENESS DAY HARRY J. PARRISH POST OFFICE MORRIS K. `MO' UDALL POST OFFICE BUILDING DR. LEONARD PRICE STAVISKY POST OFFICE URGING THE PRESIDENT TO APPOINT A PRESIDENTIAL SPECIAL ENVOY FOR SUDAN CORRECTING ENROLLMENT OF H.R. 3127, DARFUR PEACE AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2006 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE NEW HAMPSHIRE WILDERNESS ACT OF 2006 NEW HAMPSHIRE WILDERNESS ACT OF 2006 CAPTAIN CHRISTOPHER PETTY POST OFFICE BUILDING PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 5631, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2007 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE CALLING ON THE PRESIDENT TO TAKE IMMEDIATE STEPS TO HELP IMPROVE THE SECURITY SITUATION IN DARFUR, SUDAN REPORT ON RESOLUTION WAIVING POINTS OF ORDER AGAINST CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 5631, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2007 REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2679, VETERANS' MEMORIALS, BOY SCOUTS, PUBLIC SEALS, AND OTHER PUBLIC EXPRESSIONS OF RELIGION PROTECTION ACT OF 2006 REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF S. 403, CHILD CUSTODY PROTECTION ACT DARFUR PEACE AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2006 COMMENDING THE MONTENEGRIN PEOPLE ON THE REFERENDUM ON INDEPENDENCE MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE RECOGNIZING THE 185TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE INDEPENDENCE OF PERU RECOGNIZING ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE AMERICAN COUNCIL OF YOUNG POLITICAL LEADERS COMMENDING UNITED KINGDOM FOR ITS EFFORTS IN THE WAR ON TERROR AFFIRMING SUPPORT FOR THE SOVEREIGNTY AND SECURITY OF LEBANON AND THE LEBANESE PEOPLE COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE MILITARY TRIBUNALS SPECIAL ORDERS DROUGHT DR. GIRIJA ROY HOOPS FOR HOPE UNDERMINING EFFORTS TO FIGHT TERRORISM RODNEY JOHNSON, HOUSTON POLICE OFFICER THE IRAQ WAR TWO CAPTIVE ISRAELI SOLDIERS AND PROBLEMS WITH THE U.N. HONORING OFFICER RODNEY JOHNSON (2145) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. McCarthy) 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. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Jones) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Woolsey) 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 California (Mr. Miller) 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. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from New York (Mr. Owens) is recognized for 5 minutes. REPUBLICANS PROVIDE SECURITY TO AMERICA IN MEMORY OF FORT WORTH FIRE CHIEF CHARLES GAINES 30-SOMETHING WORKING GROUP 30-SOMETHING WORKING GROUP LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED SENATE BILL REFERRED BILL PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS TIME LIMITATION OF REFERRED BILL 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 MEASURES PLACED ON THE CALENDAR--S. 3925, S. 3929, S. 3930, S. 3931 ARMY RECRUITING OVERSIGHT HEARINGS ON IRAQ AND THE GLOBAL WAR ON TERROR THE SUPERDOME BORDER FENCING CLIMATE CHANGE COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION REFORM GLOBAL TERRORISM TERRORIST TRIBUNALS CONCLUSION OF MORNING BUSINESS EXECUTIVE SESSION LEGISLATIVE SESSION MORNING BUSINESS HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES SUCCESSFUL NEW MEXICO PROGRAMS VISIT OF KAZAKHSTAN PRESIDENT NURSULTAN NAZARBAYEV MEDICARE TRIBUTE TO ARTHUR SAUVIGNE, MD TRIBUTE TO CAMERON McKINLEY MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE MEASURES PLACED ON THE CALENDAR ENROLLED BILLS PRESENTED EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS REPORTS OF COMMITTEES EXECUTIVE REPORT OF COMMITTEE 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. 3932 Introductory Statement on S. 3933 Introductory Statement on S. 3934 SENATE RESOLUTION 582--URGING THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES TO OBSERVE GLOBAL FAMILY DAY AND ONE DAY OF PEACE AND SHARING SENATE RESOLUTION 583--DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 2006 AS "NATIONAL YOUTH COURT MONTH" SENATE RESOLUTION 584--TO AUTHORIZE THE PRODUCTION OF RECORDS, TESTIMONY, AND LEGAL REPRESENTATION SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 118--EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS THAT, AS A MATTER OF ECONOMIC AND NATIONAL SECURITY, THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT SHOULD PROTECT AND SUPPORT UNITED STATES... AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED & PROPOSED TEXT OF AMENDMENTS Text of Senate Amendment 5036 Text of Senate Amendment 5037 Text of Senate Amendment 5038 Text of Senate Amendment 5039 Text of Senate Amendment 5040 AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET SECURE FENCE ACT OF 2006--Resumed UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST--S. 3709 EXECUTIVE CALENDAR (Executive Session) LEGISLATIVE SESSION OBSERVING GLOBAL FAMILY DAY DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER AS "NATIONAL YOUTH COURT MONTH" SENATE LEGAL COUNSEL AUTHORIZATION SENSE OF THE CONGRESS THAT STATES SHOULD REQUIRE CANDIDATES FOR DRIVER'S LICENSES TO DEMONSTRATE ABILITY TO EXERCISE INCREASED CAUTION NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2006 RAILROAD RETIREMENT TECHNICAL IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2006 ORDERS FOR TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2006 PROGRAM ORDER FOR ADJOURNMENT HEARING ON THE IRAQ WAR ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:45 A.M. TOMORROW DISCHARGED NOMINATION CONFIRMATIONS