Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2007-03-09 Date2007-03-09 PublicationVolume 153, issue 41 Sections102 House · 55 Senate House sections PAYING TRIBUTE TO LANCE CORPORAL RAUL S. BRAVO, JR. IN RECOGNITION OF MACARIA MABINI INTRODUCTION OF CREDIT CARD ACCOUNTABILITY, RESPONSIBILITY, AND DISCLOSURE ACT OF 2007 OR "CREDIT CARD ACT OF 2007" HONORING THE FAIR OAKS VOLUNTEER FIRE AND RESCUE COMPANY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY STATEMENT THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF DEL NORTE COUNTY PAYING TRIBUTE TO NILA SPEER IN RECOGNITION OF DETECTIVE JAMES METZLER INTRODUCTION OF FEDERAL LANDS RESTORATION, ENHANCEMENT, PUBLIC EDUCATION, AND INFORMATION RESOURCES ACT HONORING SALLY B. ORMSBY REINTRODUCTION OF "VOTERS' RIGHT TO KNOW ACT" HONORING THE LIFE AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF LEO T. McCARTHY AND EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW ON HIS DEATH PAYING TRIBUTE TO PASTOR NATHANIEL WHITNEY IN RECOGNITION OF DETECTIVE JAMES GAJOWSKI INTRODUCTION OF PLATTE RIVER RECOVERY IMPLEMENTATION LEGISLATION HONORING LEE A. RAU PAYING TRIBUTE TO SUSAN BONNEY IN RECOGNITION OF RICHARD J. WILD TRIBUTE TO DANIEL R. SMITH, SR. PAYING TRIBUTE TO RANDALL JENSEN TRIBUTE TO HEDY M. RATNER PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 700, HEALTHY COMMUNITIES WATER SUPPLY ACT OF 2007 INTRODUCTION OF THE "SECURITY AND FAIRNESS ENHANCEMENT (SAFE) FOR AMERICA ACT" THE INWOOD HOUSE--NYC CONGRATULATING DONALD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR RECEIVING THE NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON AWARD TRIBUTE TO MR. FRANK AMARAL COMMITTEE FUNDING RESOLUTION FIVE OUTSTANDING CITIZENS FREEDOM FOR RENE MONTES DE OCA MARTIJA DEDICATION OF DR. PILLOW PARK IN NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PRESERVING PATIENT ACCESS TO INPATIENT REHABILITATION HOSPITALS TRIBUTE TO THE SOUTH RIVER RURITAN CLUB TRIBUTE TO THE UNITED COMMUNITIES OF SAN ANTONIO, INC.'S BROTHERHOOD/ SISTERHOOD HUMANITARIAN AWARDS RECIPIENTS INTRODUCTION OF THE SCIENTIFIC COMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 2007 NATIONAL SPORTSMANSHIP DAY COMMEMORATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF ST. EGBERT'S CATHOLIC SCHOOL, MOREHEAD CITY, NORTH CAROLINA COMMITTEE FUNDING RESOLUTION INTRODUCTION OF THE GREAT CATS & RARE CANIDS ACT OF 2007 PEACHCARE III HONORING MR. DENNIS EVERHART PAYING TRIBUTE TO DONALD S. KWALICK HONORING COACH TERRY BUCKLES IN MEMORY OF ARTHUR M. SCHLESINGER, JR. WALTER REED ARMY MEDICAL CENTER CREDIT CARD ACCOUNTABILITY RESPONSIBILITY AND DISCLOSURE ACT OF 2007 BDI-IMDI CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION SPEECH TRIBUTE TO MARTIN RICHARDS IN HONOR OF HIS BIRTHDAY IN RECOGNITION OF THE FALLEN AND WOUNDED SOLDIERS FUND HONORING THE MEMORY OF DR. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN BYRD, JR. House of Representatives DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE DIFFERENCES IN STRATEGY BETWEEN ADMINISTRATION AND DEMOCRATS PRAISING THE SOUTH CAROLINA MILITARY MUSEUM IN SUPPORT OF FUNDING THE STATE CRIMINAL ALIEN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM OPPOSE THE WAR FUNDING PROPOSAL BETTER TREATMENT FOR OUR VETERANS BORDER PROTECTORS UNDER PHYSICAL ATTACK DEMOCRATS PROVIDING NEEDED OVERSIGHT OF BUSH ADMINISTRATION FAILURES SCOOTER LIBBY PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 720, WATER QUALITY FINANCING ACT OF 2007 GENERAL LEAVE WATER QUALITY FINANCING ACT OF 2007 PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO SELECT COMMITTEE ON ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND GLOBAL WARMING RESIGNATION AS MEMBER OF COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM ADJOURNMENT TO MONDAY, MARCH 12, 2007 DISPENSING WITH CALENDAR WEDNESDAY BUSINESS ON WEDNESDAY NEXT TRIBUTE TO THE LATE SPECIALIST BLAKE HARRIS CALLING FOR REAL BORDER SECURITY AND ENFORCEMENT PEACHCARE IV SPECIAL ORDERS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from California (Mr. Dreier) is recognized for 5 minutes. CONGRESS MUST NOT INTRUDE ON THE CONSTITUTIONAL PROVINCE OF THE PRESIDENT AS COMMANDER IN CHIEF AMENDMENT PROCESS FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 985, WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2007; AND H.R. 1362, ACCOUNTABILITY IN CONTRACTING ACT The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. DeFazio) is recognized for 5 minutes. TRIBUTE TO DR. TED STILES The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Burton) is recognized for 5 minutes. TRIBUTE TO DANIEL J. HOLLMANN RESIGNATION AS MEMBER OF COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND LABOR 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 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 gentlewoman from the District of Columbia (Ms. Norton) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from California (Mr. Waxman) is recognized for 5 minutes. MANNER OF CONDUCTING PROCEEDINGS IN THE 110TH CONGRESS INSURANCE ISSUES IN WAKE OF KATRINA DISASTER RELIEF FOR AFFECTED AREAS IN CALIFORNIA 30-SOMETHING WORKING GROUP LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Senate sections Senate prayer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE IMPROVING AMERICA'S SECURITY ACT OF 2007 MORNING BUSINESS EPIDEMIC OF GUN VIOLENCE MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE MEASURES REFERRED MEASURES PLACED ON THE CALENDAR EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS 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. 832 Introductory Statement on S. 833 Introductory Statement on S. 834 Introductory Statement on S. 835 Introductory Statement on S. 837 SENATE RESOLUTION 102--SUPPORTING THE GOALS OF "INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY" SENATE RESOLUTION 103--COMMENDING THE KINGDOM OF LESOTHO, ON THE OCCASION OF INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY, FOR THE ENACTMENT OF A LAW TO IMPROVE THE STATUS OF MARRIED WOMEN AND ENSURE THE ACCESS OF... SENATE RESOLUTION 104--COMMENDING THE NATIONAL EXPLOSIVES DETECTION CANINE TEAM PROGRAM FOR 35 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE SAFETY AND SECURITY OF THE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS WITHIN THE UNITED STATES SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 17--AUTHORIZING THE USE OF CAPITOL GROUNDS FOR LIVE EARTH CONCERT SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 18--HONORING THE LIFE OF ERNEST GALLO AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED TEXT OF AMENDMENTS Text of Senate Amendment 442 Text of Senate Amendment 443 Text of Senate Amendment 444 Text of Senate Amendment 445 Text of Senate Amendment 446 Text of Senate Amendment 447 Text of Senate Amendment 448 Text of Senate Amendment 449 Text of Senate Amendment 450 Text of Senate Amendment 451 Text of Senate Amendment 452 Text of Senate Amendment 453 Text of Senate Amendment 454 Text of Senate Amendment 455 Text of Senate Amendment 456 Text of Senate Amendment 457 MEASURE PLACED ON THE CALENDAR--S.J. RES. 9 APPOINTMENT INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2007 COMMENDING THE KINGDOM OF LESOTHO DESIGNATING THE UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE AT SOUTH FEDERAL PLACE IN SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO, AS THE "SANTIAGO E. CAMPOS UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE" ORDERS FOR MONDAY, MARCH 12, 2007 PROGRAM ADJOURNMENT UNTIL MONDAY, MARCH 12, 2007, AT 2:30 P.M.