Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2007-04-25 Date2007-04-25 PublicationVolume 153, issue 67 Sections115 House · 84 Senate House sections CURRENT SITUATION IN DARFUR COMMEMORATING ISRAEL'S 59TH BIRTHDAY HONORING PATRICK TURLEY OF PALMER, MASSACHUSETTS, RECIPIENT OF THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION'S PHOENIX AWARD FOR SMALL BUSINESS DISASTER RECOVERY COMMON-SENSE GUN LEGISLATION IS NEEDED NOW PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION H.R. 1338, THE PAYCHECK FAIRNESS ACT CELEBRATING LIFE OF MARTIE J. "JAY" ABOUSSIE, JR. NINETY-SECOND COMMEMORATION OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE NINETY-SECOND COMMEMORATION OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE NINETY-SECOND COMMEMORATION OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE TRIBUTE TO THE LATE RALPH FORD JR. H.R. 362 AND H.R. 363 NINETY-SECOND COMMEMORATION OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE THE INTRODUCTION OF THE FAIR PAY ACT OF 2007 HAMAS BREAKS TRUCE RECOGNIZING EQUAL PAY DAY MR. LAMBORN CONDEMNS TRAGIC ANNIVERSARY PERSONAL EXPLANATION THE ISSUE OF PREDATORY LENDING PRACTICES EXPRESSING SORROW OF THE HOUSE AT THE DEATH OF THE HONORABLE JUANITA MILLENDER-McDONALD, MEMBER OF CONGRESS FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA NINETY-SECOND COMMEMORATION OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE EXPRESSING SORROW OF THE HOUSE AT THE DEATH OF THE HONORABLE JUANITA MILLENDER-McDONALD, MEMBER OF CONGRESS FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA HONORING THE OREGON-DAVIS HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' BASKETBALL TEAM HONORING THE PLYMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' BASKETBALL TEAM SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS The House met at 10 a.m. THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WELCOMING THE REVEREND DR. MARK E. HARRIS IRAQ TIMETABLE AND FUNDING, CONGRESS NEEDS TO PASS CONFERENCE REPORT RESIGNATION AS MEMBER OF COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND AS MEMBER OF COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES LET THE SURGE WORK AND NOT SIGNAL DEFEAT SOWING THE SEEDS THROUGH SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING RESEARCH ACT SUPPORT AND FUND THE TROOPS SUPPORT OUR TROOPS AND BRING THEM HOME THE IRAQ SUPPLEMENTAL GUARANTEE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE FOR ALL CITIZENS DEMOCRATS' DEFEATIST SUPPLEMENTAL BILL DEMOCRATS EXPAND HEALTH CARE COVERAGE TIME TO PASS A CLEAN TROOP FUNDING BILL CONGRESS NEEDS TO PASS SUPPLEMENTAL CONFERENCE REPORT TROOPS NEED RESOURCES TO WIN THE WAR IMMEDIATELY WORKERS MEMORIAL DAY SUPPORT OUR TROOPS WITH A CLEAN SUPPLEMENTAL SPENDING BILL GETTING ADVICE OF REAL PROFESSIONALS ON IRAQ COMMENDING ACTIONS BY INDIANA AUTHORITIES TO QUELL THE DISTURBANCE AT NEW CASTLE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY DEMOCRATS REFUSE TO IGNORE THE NEEDS OF THE UNINSURED AND LOOK TO EXPAND SCHIP FOR CHILDREN THE MEDICARE HEARING ENHANCEMENT AND AUDITORY REHABILITATION ACT CHANGING DIRECTION TO PROTECT OUR NATIONAL SECURITY A SHAMEFUL STRATEGY DEMOCRATS WILL NOT LET THIS WAR GO ON INDEFINITELY ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION HONORING ARKANSAS TEACHER OF THE YEAR AND NATIONAL TEACHER OF THE YEAR FINALIST, JUSTIN MINKEL FUNDING FOR OUR TROOPS REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 65 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE CALLING ON THE LEAGUE OF ARAB STATES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE GENOCIDE IN DARFUR TORTURE VICTIMS RELIEF REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2007 EXPRESSING DEEP CONCERN OVER THE USE OF CIVILIANS AS HUMAN SHIELDS URGING ALL MEMBER COUNTRIES OF THE INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION OF THE INTERNATIONAL TRACING SERVICE TO EXPEDITE RATIFICATION PROCESS HONORING THE LIFE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF GIAN CARLO MENOTTI EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE HOUSE THAT SCHOOLS SHOULD CELEBRATE NATIONAL GARDEN MONTH THROUGH A CURRICULUM THAT INCLUDES OUTDOOR LEARNING CONGRATULATING UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM FOR WINNING 2007 NCAA DIVISION I WOMEN'S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP RECOGNIZING BENEFITS AND IMPORTANCE OF SCHOOL-BASED MUSIC EDUCATION GENETIC INFORMATION NONDISCRIMINATION ACT OF 2007 COMMUNICATION FROM THE HONORABLE JOHN E. PETERSON, MEMBER OF CONGRESS PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1332, SMALL BUSINESS LENDING IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF 2007 RECESS AFTER RECESS GENERAL LEAVE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1332, SMALL BUSINESS LENDING IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF 2007 CALLING ON THE LEAGUE OF ARAB STATES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE GENOCIDE IN DARFUR TORTURE VICTIMS RELIEF REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2007 GENETIC INFORMATION NONDISCRIMINATION ACT OF 2007 GENERAL LEAVE SMALL BUSINESS LENDING IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF 2007 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE SMALL BUSINESS LENDING IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF 2007 AUTHORIZING THE CLERK TO MAKE CORRECTIONS IN ENGROSSMENT OF H.R. 1332, SMALL BUSINESS LENDING IMPROVEMENTS ACT of 2007 AMENDMENT PROCESS FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1429, IMPROVING HEAD START ACT OF 2007; AND H.R. 1868, TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AND MANUFACTURING STIMULATION ACT OF 2007 PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1591, U.S. TROOP READINESS, VETERANS' HEALTH, AND IRAQ ACCOUNTABILITY ACT, 2007 U.S. TROOP READINESS, VETERANS' HEALTH, AND IRAQ ACCOUNTABILITY ACT, 2007 CONGRATULATING UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM FOR WINNING 2007 NCAA DIVISION I WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT CONGRATULATING THE FAIRBANKS COMPANY SPECIAL ORDERS IRAQ WAR SUPPLEMENTAL PERSONAL EXPLANATION The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Poe) is recognized for 5 minutes. INTERVENTIONIST FOREIGN POLICY IT IS TIME FOR THE PRESIDENT TO STOP TALKING AND START LISTENING THE FUTURE OF OUR COUNTRY The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. McCarthy) is recognized for 5 minutes. THE SITUATION IN SUDAN, IN SUPPORT OF H. CON. RES. 7 SMALL BUSINESS WEEK The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. DeFazio) is recognized for 5 minutes. IN MEMORY OF SERGEANT WILLIAM W. BUSHNELL IN MEMORY OF ROSCOE LEE BROWN The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Jackson-Lee) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Tim Murphy) is recognized for 5 minutes. A SAD AND SOBERING DAY FOR AMERICA 30-SOMETHING WORKING GROUP THE FUTURE OF MEDICINE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED SENATE ENROLLED BILL SIGNED BILLS PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT ADJOURNMENT PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS CONGRESSIONAL EARMARKS, LIMITED TAX BENEFITS, OR LIMITED TARIFF BENEFITS DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS AMENDMENTS Text of House Amendment 2 Senate sections Senate prayer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME MORNING BUSINESS TRADE AGREEMENTS IRAQ SUPPLEMENTAL IRAQ SUPPLEMENTAL CONFERENCE REPORT IRAQ WAR SUPPLEMENTAL FIRST RESPONSE BROADCASTERS ACT CONCLUSION OF MORNING BUSINESS AMERICA COMPETES ACT RECESS AMERICA COMPETES ACT--Continued MORNING BUSINESS JACK HICKMAN'S RETIREMENT RECOGNIZING CHARLES A. SCHOLZ VIRGINIA TECH TRAGEDY HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES BACKGROUND CHECKS THE STATE OF SMALL BUSINESS MANUFACTURING SMALL BUSINESS' VITAL CONTRIBUTION TO THE ECONOMY COMBATTING VIOLENCE WITH JOBS FOR YOUTH REFORMING THE STUDENT LOAN INDUSTRY THE VISIT OF PRIME MINISTER SHINZO ABE STATE-BASED HEALTH CARE REFORM ACT COMMEMORATING GREEN MOUNTAIN NATIONAL FOREST RECOGNITION OF DR. MARY STRANAHAN HONORING THE LIFE OF FRED OCHI MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE MEASURES REFERRED EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS 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. 1204 Introductory Statement on S. 1205 Introductory Statement on S. 1206 Introductory Statement on S. 1207 Introductory Statement on S. 1208 Introductory Statement on S. 1209 Introductory Statement on S. 1210 Introductory Statement on S. 1211 Introductory Statement on S. 1212 Introductory Statement on S. 1214 Introductory Statement on S. 1216 Introductory Statement on S. 1219 Introductory Statement on S. 1221 Introductory Statement on S. 1222 Introductory Statement on S. 1223 Introductory Statement on S.J. Res. 12 SENATE RESOLUTION 171--MEMORIALIZING FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS BY LOWERING THE UNITED STATES FLAG TO HALF-STAFF ON THE DAY OF THE NATIONAL FALLEN FIREFIGHTER MEMORIAL SERVICE IN EMMITSBURG, MARYLAND SENATE RESOLUTION 172--COMMEMORATING THE 400TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SETTLEMENT OF JAMESTOWN AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED TEXT OF AMENDMENTS Text of Senate Amendment 965 Text of Senate Amendment 966 Text of Senate Amendment 967 Text of Senate Amendment 968 Text of Senate Amendment 969 Text of Senate Amendment 970 Text of Senate Amendment 971 Text of Senate Amendment 972 Text of Senate Amendment 973 Text of Senate Amendment 974 Text of Senate Amendment 975 Text of Senate Amendment 976 Text of Senate Amendment 977 Text of Senate Amendment 978 Text of Senate Amendment 979 Text of Senate Amendment 980 Text of Senate Amendment 981 AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT--H.R. 1591 COMMEMORATING THE 400TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SETTLEMENT OF JAMESTOWN ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2007 ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:15 TOMORROW