Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2007-02-16 Date2007-02-16 PublicationVolume 153, issue 30 Sections72 House · 54 Senate House sections RECOGNIZING TRAVIS WAYNE CASH FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT REINTRODUCTION OF THE WESTERN WATERS AND FARM LANDS PROTECTION ACT ACKNOWLEDGING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE 761ST TANK BATTALION, IN CELEBRATION OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH TRIBUTE TO AHEPA RECOGNIZING AUSTIN CONNOR CADE FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT INTRODUCTION OF BILL ON TAX TREATMENT OF EXCHANGES OF MUTUAL DITCH COMPANY SHARES CELEBRATING THE SCHOMBURG CENTER FOR RESEARCH IN BLACK CULTURE IN RECOGNITION OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE OF JOHN NALLIN RECOGNIZING ISAAC DAVID ZEILINGER FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT INTRODUCTION OF BILL REGARDING MANAGEMENT OF ELK IN ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK IN RECOGNITION OF SISTER BARBARA SUESSMAN RECOGNIZING JAMES EDWARD LEACH FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT CONGRESS MUST CO-SIGN ACT EXPRESSING SORROW OF THE HOUSE AT THE DEATH OF THE HONORABLE CHARLIE NORWOOD, MEMBER OF CONGRESS FROM THE STATE OF GEORGIA RECOGNIZING RYAN DANIEL HARRIS FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT INTRODUCING THE IRAQ CONTINGENCY PLANNING ACT TRIBUTE TO DAN E. STRAIGHT RECOGNIZING HAYDEN OSWALD FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT ON OBSERVING THE 2007 NATIONAL SALUTE TO HOSPITALIZED VETERANS WEEK EXPRESSING SORROW OF THE HOUSE AT THE DEATH OF THE HONORABLE CHARLIE NORWOOD, MEMBER OF CONGRESS FROM THE STATE OF GEORGIA RECOGNIZING GARLAND AND MILDRED KING FORGETTING THE LESSONS OF HISTORY EXPRESSING SORROW OF THE HOUSE AT THE DEATH OF THE HONORABLE CHARLIE NORWOOD, MEMBER OF CONGRESS FROM THE STATE OF GEORGIA RECOGNIZING RUTH ELVIRA DOBBINS THE PRESIDENT'S FY 2008 BUDGET INTRODUCTION OF THE REIT INVESTMENT DIVERSIFICATION AND EMPOWERMENT ACT SUPPORT COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION REFORM HONORING ALAMEDA COUNTY LIBRARY PROGRAM DELETING ONLINE PREDATORS RECOGNIZING UWCHLAN TOWNSHIP POLICE CHIEF PATRICK DAVIS UPON HIS RETIREMENT TRIBUTE TO A LIFETIME OF SERVICE BY MR. LESTER FOX OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA The House met at 8 a.m. and was called to order by the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. McNulty). DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IRAQ WAR RESOLUTION MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE PROVIDING FOR AN ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF THE TWO HOUSES PERMISSION FOR COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES TO HAVE UNTIL MIDNIGHT, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2007, TO FILE REPORT ON H.R. 556, NATIONAL SECURITY FOREIGN INVESTMENT REFORM AND STRENGTHENED... PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF MOTIONS TO SUSPEND THE RULES SMALL BUSINESS TAX RELIEF ACT OF 2007 PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION GENERAL LEAVE CONDITIONAL ADJOURNMENT TO TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2007 DISPENSING WITH CALENDAR WEDNESDAY BUSINESS ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2007 APPOINTMENT OF HON. STENY H. HOYER AND HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN TO ACT AS SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE TO SIGN ENROLLED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS THROUGH FEBRUARY 27, 2007 RESIGNATION AS MEMBER OF COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS PENTAGON RED TAPE KEEPS MEDICAL RECORDS FROM DOCTORS OF THE WOUNDED THE BERT BRADY HOMECOMING COMMITTEE STOP FAST TRACK SPECIAL ORDERS NORTHERN IRELAND The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Gingrey) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Jackson-Lee) is recognized for 5 minutes. IRAQ WAR RESOLUTION LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED SENATE BILLS REFERRED BILL PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT ADJOURNMENT OATH OF OFFICE MEMBERS, RESIDENT COMMISSIONER, AND DELEGATES OATH FOR ACCESS TO CLASSIFIED INFORMATION EXPENDITURE REPORTS CONCERNING OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS Senate sections Senate prayer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE RECOGNITION OF MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE MEASURE PLACED ON THE CALENDAR--S. 641 ORDER OF BUSINESS IRAQ MORNING BUSINESS HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES IRAQ ORDER OF PROCEDURE RURAL SCHOOL FUNDING IRANIAN WEAPONS AND IRAQ RESOLUTIONS IRAQ ORDER OF PROCEDURE IRAQ ORDER OF PROCEDURE IRAQ IRAN DARFUR VOTING RIGHTS ACT REAUTHORIZATION ARMITAGE II 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BRIGHT STAR RESTAURANT MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE MEASURES PLACED ON THE CALENDAR REPORTS OF COMMITTEES INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND SENATE RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS--THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2007 STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS Introductory Statement on S. 655 Introductory Statement on S. 657 Introductory Statement on S. 661 Introductory Statement on S. 663 Introductory Statement on S. 667 Introductory Statement on S. 668 Introductory Statement on S. 671 Introductory Statement on S. 672 Introductory Statement on S. 673 Introductory Statement on S. 675 SENATE RESOLUTION 85--EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE REGARDING THE CREATION OF REFUGEE POPULATIONS IN THE MIDDLE EAST, NORTH AFRICA, AND THE PERSIAN GULF REGION AS A RESULT OF HUMAN RIGHTS... NOTICES OF HEARINGS/MEETINGS AUTHORITY FOR COMMlTTEES TO MEET PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR REMOVAL OF INJUNCTION OF SECRECY--TREATY DOCUMENT NO. 110-1 APPOINTMENTS ORDERS FOR SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2007 ADJOURNMENT UNTIL TOMORROW NOMINATIONS