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| CREC-2004-12-20-pt1-PgD1134-2 | 2004-12-20 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCMEETINGS | D1134 | D1134 | 150 Cong. Rec. D1134 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 140 (Monday, December 20, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 140 (Monday, December 20, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1134] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No committee meetings were held. | |||
| CREC-2004-12-20-pt1-PgD1134-3 | 2004-12-20 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/NEW PUBLIC LAWS | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDNEWPUBLAWS | D1134 | D1134 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "437"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1466"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2192"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2486"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2618"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "2655"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2845"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2873"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "3014"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4012"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4302"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4818"}] | 150 Cong. Rec. D1134 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 140 (Monday, December 20, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 140 (Monday, December 20, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1134] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] NEW PUBLIC LAWS (For last listing of Public Laws, see Daily Digest, p. D1131) H.R. 4818, making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005. Signed on December 8, 2004. (Public Law 108-447) S. 2618, to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to extend medicare cost-sharing for the medicare part B premium for qualifying individuals through September 2005. Signed on December 8, 2004. (Public Law 108-448) H.R. 2655, to amend and extend the Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program Act of 1998. Signed on December 10, 2004. (Public Law 108-449) H.R. 4302, to amend title 21, District of Columbia Official Code, to enact the provisions of the Mental Health Civil Commitment Act of 2002 which affect the Commission on Mental Health and require action by Congress in order to take effect. Signed on December 10, 2004. (Public Law 108-450) S. 437, to provide for adjustments to the Central Arizona Project in Arizona, to authorize the Gila River Indian Community water rights settlement, to reauthorize and amend the Southern Arizona Water Rights Settlement Act of 1982. Signed on December 10, 2004. (Public Law 108- 451) S. 1466, to facilitate the transfer of land in the State of Alaska. Signed on December 10, 2004. (Public Law 108-452) S. 2192, to amend title 35, United States Code, to promote cooperative research involving universities, the public sector. Signed on December 10, 2004. (Public Law 108-453) S. 2486, to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve and enhance housing, education, and other benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Signed on December 10, 2004. (Public Law 108-454) S.… | ||
| CREC-2004-12-20-pt1-PgD1134 | 2004-12-20 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/House of Representatives | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCHAMBER | D1134 | D1134 | 150 Cong. Rec. D1134 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 140 (Monday, December 20, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 140 (Monday, December 20, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1134] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page D1134]] House of Representatives Chamber Action The House was not in session today. The House will meet at 12 noon on Tuesday, January 4, 2005 for the convening of the One Hundred Ninth Congress. | |||
| CREC-2004-12-20-pt1-PgD1135-2 | 2004-12-20 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/Next Meeting of the SENATE + Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES + Other End Matter | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDENDMATTER | D1135 | D1136 | 150 Cong. Rec. D1135 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 140 (Monday, December 20, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 140 (Monday, December 20, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1135-D1136] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRESSIONAL RECORD (USPS 087�09390). The public proceedings of each House of Congress, as reported by the Official Reporters thereof, are printed pursuant to directions of the Joint Committee on Printing as authorized by appropriate provisions of Title 44, United States Code, and published for each day that one or both Houses are in session, excepting very infrequent instances when two or more unusually small consecutive issues are printed at one time. Public access to the Congressional Record is available online through GPO Access, a service of the Government Printing Office, free of charge to the user. The online database is updated each day the Congressional Record is published. The database includes both text and graphics from the beginning of the 103d Congress, 2d session (January 1994) forward. It is available through GPO Access at www.gpo.gov/gpoaccess. Customers can also access this information with WAIS client software, via telnet at swais.access.gpo.gov, or dial-in using communications software and a modem at (202) 512�091661. Questions or comments regarding this database or GPO Access can be directed to the GPO Access User Support Team at: E-Mail: gpoaccess@gpo.gov; Phone 1�09888�09293�096498 (toll-free), 202�09512�091530 (D.C. area); Fax: 202�09512�091262. The Team's hours of availability are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, except Federal holidays. �1AThe Congressional Record paper and 24x microfiche edition will be furnished by mail to subscribers, free of postage, at the following prices: paper edition, $217.00 for six months, $434.00 per year, or purchased for $6.00 per issue, payable in advance; microfiche edition, $141.00 per year, or purchase… | |||
| CREC-2004-12-20-pt1-PgD1135 | 2004-12-20 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/Resume of Congressional Activity | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDRESUMEONGOING | D1135 | D1135 | 150 Cong. Rec. D1135 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 140 (Monday, December 20, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 140 (Monday, December 20, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1135] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] *These figures include all measures reported, even if there was no accompanying report. A total of 6 reports have been filed in the Senate, a total of 14 reports have been filed in the House. [[Page D1135]] Resume of Congressional Activity SECOND SESSION OF THE ONE HUNDRED EIGHTH CONGRESS The first table gives a comprehensive resume of all legislative business transacted by the Senate and House. The second table accounts for all nominations submitted to the Senate by the President for Senate confirmation. DATA ON LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY January 20 through December 8, 2004 Senate House Total Days in session............... 133 110 . . Time in session............... 1,031 hrs., 31 879 hrs., 3 . . Congressional Record: Pages of proceedings........... 12,087 11,057 . . Extension of Remarks........... . . 2,201 . . Public bills enacted into law. 79 177 256 Private bills enacted into law 2 3 5 Bills in conference........... 10 9 . . Measures passed, total........ 663 747 1,410 Senate bills................... 192 86 . . House bills.................... 216 332 . . Senate joint resolutions....... 6 … | |||
| CREC-2004-12-08-pt1-PgD1131-2 | 2004-12-08 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCMEETINGS | D1131 | D1131 | 150 Cong. Rec. D1131 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 139 (Wednesday, December 8, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 139 (Wednesday, December 8, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1131] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No committee meetings were held. | |||
| CREC-2004-12-08-pt1-PgD1131-3 | 2004-12-08 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/NEW PUBLIC LAWS | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDNEWPUBLAWS | D1131 | D1131 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "1350"}] | 150 Cong. Rec. D1131 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 139 (Wednesday, December 8, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 139 (Wednesday, December 8, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1131] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] NEW PUBLIC LAWS (For last listing of Public Laws, see Daily Digest, p. D1124) H.R. 1350, to reauthorize the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Signed on December 3, 2004. (Public Law 108-446) | ||
| CREC-2004-12-08-pt1-PgD1131-4 | 2004-12-08 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/Next Meeting of the SENATE + Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES + Other End Matter | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDENDMATTER | D1131 | D1132 | 150 Cong. Rec. D1131 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 139 (Wednesday, December 8, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 139 (Wednesday, December 8, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1131-D1132] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRESSIONAL RECORD (USPS 087�09390). The Periodicals postage is paid at Washington, D.C. The public proceedings of each House of Congress, as reported by the Official Reporters thereof, are printed pursuant to directions of the Joint Committee on Printing as authorized by appropriate provisions of Title 44, United States Code, and published for each day that one or both Houses are in session, excepting very infrequent instances when two or more unusually small consecutive issues are printed one time. Public access to the Congressional Record is available online through GPO Access, a service of the Government Printing Office, free of charge to the user. The online database is updated each day the Congressional Record is published. The database includes both text and graphics from the beginning of the 103d Congress, 2d session (January 1994) forward. It is available through GPO Access at www.gpo.gov/gpoaccess. Customers can also access this information with WAIS client software, via telnet at swais.access.gpo.gov, or dial-in using communications software and a modem at 202�09512�091661. Questions or comments regarding this database or GPO Access can be directed to the GPO Access User Support Team at: E-Mail: gpoaccess@gpo.gov; Phone 1�09888�09293�096498 (toll-free), 202�09512�091530 (D.C. area); Fax: 202�09512�091262. The Team's hours of availability are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, except Federal holidays. The Congressional Record paper and 24x microfiche edition will be furnished by mail to subscribers, free of postage, at the following prices: paper edition, $252.00 for six months, $503.00 per year, or purchased as follows: less than 200 pa… | |||
| CREC-2004-12-08-pt1-PgD1131 | 2004-12-08 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/House of Representatives | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCHAMBER | D1131 | D1131 | 150 Cong. Rec. D1131 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 139 (Wednesday, December 8, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 139 (Wednesday, December 8, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1131] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page D1131]] House of Representatives Chamber Action The House was not in session today. The House will meet at 12 noon on Tuesday, January 4, 2005 for the convening of the One Hundred Ninth Congress. | |||
| CREC-2004-12-07-pt1-PgD1122-2 | 2004-12-07 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/House of Representatives | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCHAMBER | D1122 | D1124 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "SCONRES", "number": "78"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "531"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "532"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "531"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "532"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "710"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "868"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "870"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "875"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "870"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "871"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "872"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2845"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4116"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4548"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5426"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5430"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5431"}] | 150 Cong. Rec. D1122 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 138 (Tuesday, December 7, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 138 (Tuesday, December 7, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1122-D1124] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Measures Introduced: 2 public bills, H.R. 5430-5431; and 8 resolutions, H. Con. Res. 531-532, and H. Res. 870-875 were introduced. Page H11057 Additional Cosponsors: Page H11057 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: Conference report on S. 2845, to reform the intelligence community and the intelligenceand intelligence-related activities of the United States Government (H. Rept. 108-796); H. Res. 870, waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany S. 2845, to reform the intelligence community and the intelligence-related activities of theUnited States Government (H. Rept. 108-797); and Conference report on H.R. 4548, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2005 forintelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System (H. Rept. 108-798). Page H11057 Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed Representative Ose to act as Speaker Pro Tempore for today. Page H10927 Chaplain: The prayer was offered today by Rev. Stanley G. Peterson, Senior Pastor, Monmouth Christian Church in Monmouth, Oregon. Page H10928 Recess: The House recessed at 9:07 a.m. and reconvened at 10 a.m. Page H10928 Private Calendar: On the call of the Private Calendar, the House passed over without prejudice H.R. 710, for the relief of Mrs. Florence Narusewicz of Erie, Pennsylvania. Page H10… | ||
| CREC-2004-12-07-pt1-PgD1124-2 | 2004-12-07 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/NEW PRIVATE LAWS | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDALLOTHER | D1124 | D1124 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2042"}] | 150 Cong. Rec. D1124 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 138 (Tuesday, December 7, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 138 (Tuesday, December 7, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1124] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] NEW PRIVATE LAWS (For last listing of Private Laws, see Daily Digest, p. D1072) S. 2042, for the relief of Rocco A. Trecosta of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Signed on December 3, 2004. (Private Law 108-5). | ||
| CREC-2004-12-07-pt1-PgD1124-3 | 2004-12-07 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/NEW PUBLIC LAWS | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDNEWPUBLAWS | D1124 | D1125 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "HJRES", "number": "110"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HJRES", "number": "111"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HJRES", "number": "115"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "150"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "434"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "1047"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1146"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1241"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "1630"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1727"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2214"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2302"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2484"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2640"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2693"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "2912"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2965"}] | 150 Cong. Rec. D1124 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 138 (Tuesday, December 7, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 138 (Tuesday, December 7, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1124-D1125] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] NEW PUBLIC LAWS (For last listing of Public Laws, see Daily Digest, p. D1116) H.R. 1047, to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify temporarily certain rates of duty, to make other technical amendments to the trade laws. Signed on December 3, 2004. (Public Law 108-429) H.R. 1630, to revise the boundary of the Petrified Forest National Park in the State of Arizona. Signed on December 3, 2004. (Public Law 108-430) H.R. 2912, to reaffirm the inherent sovereign rights of the Osage Tribe to determine its membership and form of government. Signed on December 3, 2004. (Public Law 108-431) H.J. Res. 110, recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. Signed on December 3, 2004. (Public Law 108- 432) H.J. Res. 111, appointing the day for convening of the first session of the One Hundred Ninth Congress. Signed on December 3, 2004. (Public Law 108-433) H.J. Res. 115, making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2005. Signed on December 3, 2004. (Public Law 108-434) S. 150, to make permanent the moratorium on taxes on Internet access and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce imposed by the Internet Tax Freedom Act. Signed on December 3, 2004. (Public Law 108-435) S. 434, to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to sell or exchange all or part of certain parcels of National Forest System land in the State of Idaho and use the proceeds derived from the sale or exchange for National Forest System. Signed on December 3, 2004. (Public Law 108-436) S. 1146, to implement the recommendations of the Garrison Unit Joint Tribal Advisory Committee by providing authorization for the construction of a rural health care fac… | ||
| CREC-2004-12-07-pt1-PgD1124 | 2004-12-07 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCMEETINGS | D1124 | D1124 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2845"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4548"}] | 150 Cong. Rec. D1124 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 138 (Tuesday, December 7, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 138 (Tuesday, December 7, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1124] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings ``MEDICAID PRESCRIPTION DRUG REIMBURSEMENT: WHY THE GOVERNMENT PAYS TOO MUCH'' Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing entitled ``Medicaid Prescription Drug Reimbursement: Why the Government Pays too Much.'' Testimony was heard from the following officials of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services: Dennis Smith, Director, Center for Medicaid and State Operations; and George Reeb, Assistant Inspector, Audits; the following officials of the State of Texas: David J. Balland, Associate Commissioner, Medicaid and CHIP, Health and Human Services Commission; and Patrick O'Connell, Assistant Attorney General, Civil Medicaid Fraud Section, Office of the Attorney General; Paul Reinhart, Medicaid Director, State of Michigan; and public witnesses. UKRAINE'S ELECTION: NEXT STEPS Committee on International Relations: Held a hearing on Ukraine's Election: Next Steps. Testimony was heard from Senator Lugar; Representative Kaptur; and John F. Tefft, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, Department of State. CONFERENCE REPORT--NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE REFORM ACT OF 2004 Committee on Rules: Granted, by voice vote, a rule waiving all points of order against the conference report to accompany S. 2845, National Intelligence Reform Act of 2004, and against its consideration. The rule provides that the conference report shall be considered as read. Testimony was heard from Chairman Hoekstra and Representative Harmon. Joint Meetings INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION ACT Conferees agreed to file a conference report on the differences between the Senate and House passed versions of H.R. 4548, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year … | ||
| CREC-2004-12-06-pt1-PgD1115-3 | 2004-12-06 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/House of Representatives | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCHAMBER | D1115 | D1116 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "528"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "868"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "869"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2657"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2856"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4012"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4818"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5394"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5424"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5429"}] | 150 Cong. Rec. D1115 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 137 (Monday, December 6, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 137 (Monday, December 6, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1115-D1116] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Measures Introduced: 6 public bills, H.R. 5424-5429; and 1 resolution, and H. Res. 869, were introduced. Page H10926 Additional Cosponsors: Page H10926 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: H. Res. 868, waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules (H. Rept. 108-795). Page H10926 Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed Representative Simpson to act as Speaker Pro Tempore for today. Page H10897 Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules and pass the following measures: Correcting the enrollment of H.R. 4818: Concur in the Senate amendment to H. Con. Res. 528, directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 4818, by a \2/3\ yea-and-nay vote of 381 yeas with none voting ``nay'', Roll No. 543; Pages H10899-10906, H10918 Limiting the transfer of certain Commodity Credit Corporation funds: S. 2856, to limit the transfer of certain Commodity Credit Corporation funds between conservation programs for technical assistance for the programs--clearing the measure for the President; Pages H10906-09 Federal Employee Dental and Vision Benefits Enhancement Act of 2004: S. 2657, to amend part III of title 5, United States Code, to provide for the establishment of programs under which supplemental dental and vision benefits are made available to Federal employees, retirees, and their dependents, to expand the contracting authority of the Office of Personnel Management--clearing the measure for the President; … | ||
| CREC-2004-12-06-pt1-PgD1116-2 | 2004-12-06 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/NEW PUBLIC LAWS | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDNEWPUBLAWS | D1116 | D1116 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "1113"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "1284"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "1417"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "1446"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "1964"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3936"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4516"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4593"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4794"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5163"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5213"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5245"}] | 150 Cong. Rec. D1116 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 137 (Monday, December 6, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 137 (Monday, December 6, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1116] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] NEW PUBLIC LAWS (For last listing of Public Laws, see Daily Digest, p. D1113) H.R. 1113, to authorize an exchange of land at Fort Frederica National Monument. (Public Law 108-417) H.R. 1284, to amend the Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act of 1992 to increase the Federal share of the costs of the San Gabriel Basin demonstration project. (Public Law 108-418) H.R. 1417, to amend title 17, United States Code, to replace copyright arbitration royalty panels with Copyright Royalty Judges. (Public Law 108-419) H.R. 1446, to support the efforts of the California Missions Foundation to restore and repair the Spanish colonial and mission-era missions in the State of California and to preserve the artworks and artifacts of these missions. (Public Law 108-420) H.R. 1964, to assist the States of Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania in conserving priority lands and natural resources in the Highlands region. (Public Law 108-421) H.R. 3936, to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the authorization of appropriations for grants to benefit homeless veterans, to improve programs for management and administration of veterans' facilities and health care programs. (Public Law 108-422) H.R. 4516, to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a program of research and development to advance high-end computing. (Public Law 108-423) H.R. 4593, to establish wilderness areas, promote conservation, improve public land, and provide for the high quality development in Lincoln County, Nevada. (Public Law 108-424) H.R. 4794, to amend the Tijuana River Valley Estuary and Beach Sewage Cleanup Act of 2000 to extend the authorization of appropriations. (Public Law 108-425) H.R. 5163, to amen… | ||
| CREC-2004-12-06-pt1-PgD1116 | 2004-12-06 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCMEETINGS | D1116 | D1116 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2845"}] | 150 Cong. Rec. D1116 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 137 (Monday, December 6, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 137 (Monday, December 6, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1116] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings SAME DAY CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN RESOLUTIONS REPORTED BY THE RULES COMMITTEE Committee on Rules: Granted by voice vote, a rule waiving clause 6(a) of rule XIII (requiring a two-thirds vote to consider a rule on the same day it is reported from the Rules Committee) against certain resolutions reported from the Rules Committee. The rule applies the waiver to any resolution reported on the legislative day of December 7, 2004, providing for consideration or disposition of a conference report to accompany the bill (S. 2845) to reform the intelligence community and the intelligence and the intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, and for other purposes. | ||
| CREC-2004-11-24-pt1-PgD1113-2 | 2004-11-24 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCMEETINGS | D1113 | D1113 | 150 Cong. Rec. D1113 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 136 (Wednesday, November 24, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 136 (Wednesday, November 24, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1113] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No committee meetings were held. | |||
| CREC-2004-11-24-pt1-PgD1113-3 | 2004-11-24 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/NEW PUBLIC LAWS | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDNEWPUBLAWS | D1113 | D1113 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "HJRES", "number": "114"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2986"}] | 150 Cong. Rec. D1113 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 136 (Wednesday, November 24, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 136 (Wednesday, November 24, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1113] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] NEW PUBLIC LAWS (For last listing of Public Laws, see Daily Digest, p. D1072) S. 2986, to amend title 31 of the United States Code to increase the public debt limit. (Public Law 108-415) H.J. Res. 114, making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2005 (Public Law 108-416). | ||
| CREC-2004-11-24-pt1-PgD1113-4 | 2004-11-24 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/Next Meeting of the SENATE + Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES + Other End Matter | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDENDMATTER | D1113 | D1114 | 150 Cong. Rec. D1113 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 136 (Wednesday, November 24, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 136 (Wednesday, November 24, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1113-D1114] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRESSIONAL RECORD (USPS 087�09390). The public proceedings of each House of Congress, as reported by the Official Reporters thereof, are printed pursuant to directions of the Joint Committee on Printing as authorized by appropriate provisions of Title 44, United States Code, and published for each day that one or both Houses are in session, excepting very infrequent instances when two or more unusually small consecutive issues are printed at one time. Public access to the Congressional Record is available online through GPO Access, a service of the Government Printing Office, free of charge to the user. The online database is updated each day the Congressional Record is published. The database includes both text and graphics from the beginning of the 103d Congress, 2d session (January 1994) forward. It is available through GPO Access at www.gpo.gov/gpoaccess. Customers can also access this information with WAIS client software, via telnet at swais.access.gpo.gov, or dial-in using communications software and a modem at (202) 512�091661. Questions or comments regarding this database or GPO Access can be directed to the GPO Access User Support Team at: E-Mail: gpoaccess@gpo.gov; Phone 1�09888�09293�096498 (toll-free), 202�09512�091530 (D.C. area); Fax: 202�09512�091262. The Team's hours of availability are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, except Federal holidays. �1AThe Congressional Record paper and 24x microfiche edition will be furnished by mail to subscribers, free of postage, at the following prices: paper edition, $217.00 for six months, $434.00 per year, or purchased for $6.00 per issue, payable in advance; microfiche edition, $141.00 per year, or pu… | |||
| CREC-2004-11-24-pt1-PgD1113 | 2004-11-24 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/House of Representatives | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCHAMBER | D1113 | D1113 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "SJRES", "number": "42"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HJRES", "number": "115"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "423"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "529"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2488"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2635"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2657"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2866"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "3021"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "3027"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "3028"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5422"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5423"}] | 150 Cong. Rec. D1113 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 136 (Wednesday, November 24, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 136 (Wednesday, November 24, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1113] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page D1113]] House of Representatives Chamber Action Measures Introduced: 1 public bill, H.R. 5422; 1 private bill, H.R. 5423; and 1 resolution, H.J. Res. 115, were introduced. Pages H10894-95 Additional Cosponsors: Page H10895 Reports Filed: There were no reports filed today. Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed Representative Tom Davis of Virginia to act as Speaker Pro Tempore for today. Page H10889 Calendar Wednesday: Agreed to dispense with the Calendar Wednesday business of today and on Wednesday, December 8, 2004. Page H10890 Continuing Appropriations for FY05: The House agreed to H.J. Res. 115, making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2005. Pages H10890-93 Adjournment Resolution Amendment: The House agreed to amend the Senate amendment to H. Con. Res. 529, providing for the conditional adjournment of the House and conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate. Page H10893 Meeting Hour: Agreed that when the House adjourn today, it adjourn to meet at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 27, 2004, unless it sooner has received a message from the Senate transmitting its concurrence in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H. Con. Res. 529, in which case the House shall stand adjourned pursuant to the concurrent resolution. Page H10893 Senate Message: Message received from the Senate appears on page H10889. Senate Referrals: S. 2866 was referred to the Committee on Agriculture; S. 3028 was referred to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Judiciary; S. 423, S. 2488, S. 2635, S. 2657, S. 3021, S. 3027, and S.J. Res. 42 were held at the desk. Pag… | ||
| CREC-2004-11-20-pt1-PgD1108 | 2004-11-20 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/House of Representatives | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCHAMBER | D1108 | D1109 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "HJRES", "number": "114"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "480"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "519"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "528"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "530"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "529"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "846"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "853"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "866"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "867"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "885"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1438"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1530"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1996"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2154"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2192"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2605"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "2655"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2873"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "3014"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3818"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4818"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5382"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5419"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5421"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5419"}] | 150 Cong. Rec. D1108 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 135 (Saturday, November 20, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 135 (Saturday, November 20, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1108-D1109] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page D1108]] House of Representatives Chamber Action Measures Introduced: 3 public bills, H.R. 5419-5421; and 4 resolutions, H. Con. Res. 528-530, and H. Res. 867 were introduced. Page H10232 Additional Cosponsors: Pages H10232-33 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: H.R. 885, to provide for adjustments to the Central Arizona Project in Arizona, to authorize the Gila River Indian Community water rights settlement, to reauthorize and amend the Southern Arizona Water Rights Settlement Act of 1982, amended (H. Rept. 108-793); and H. Res. 866, waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany H.R. 4818, making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and providing for consideration of H.J. Res. 114, making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2005 (H. Rept. 108-794). Page H10232 Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed Representative Ose to act as Speaker Pro Tempore for today. Page H10081 Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act for FY05--Conference Report: The House agreed to the conference report to accompany H.R. 4818, making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, by a yea and nay vote of 344 yeas to 51 nays and one voting ``present'', Roll No. 542. Pages H10208-09 H. Res. 846, the rule waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on … | ||
| CREC-2004-11-20-pt1-PgD1109-2 | 2004-11-20 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/Next Meeting of the SENATE + Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES + Other End Matter | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDENDMATTER | D1109 | D1110 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "529"}] | 150 Cong. Rec. D1109 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 135 (Saturday, November 20, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 135 (Saturday, November 20, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1109-D1110] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRESSIONAL RECORD (USPS 087�09390). The public proceedings of each House of Congress, as reported by the Official Reporters thereof, are printed pursuant to directions of the Joint Committee on Printing as authorized by appropriate provisions of Title 44, United States Code, and published for each day that one or both Houses are in session, excepting very infrequent instances when two or more unusually small consecutive issues are printed at one time. Public access to the Congressional Record is available online through GPO Access, a service of the Government Printing Office, free of charge to the user. The online database is updated each day the Congressional Record is published. The database includes both text and graphics from the beginning of the 103d Congress, 2d session (January 1994) forward. It is available through GPO Access at www.gpo.gov/gpoaccess. Customers can also access this information with WAIS client software, via telnet at swais.access.gpo.gov, or dial-in using communications software and a modem at (202) 512�091661. Questions or comments regarding this database or GPO Access can be directed to the GPO Access User Support Team at: E-Mail: gpoaccess@gpo.gov; Phone 1�09888�09293�096498 (toll-free), 202�09512�091530 (D.C. area); Fax: 202�09512�091262. The Team's hours of availability are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, except Federal holidays. �1AThe Congressional Record paper and 24x microfiche edition will be furnished by mail to subscribers, free of postage, at the following prices: paper edition, $217.00 for six months, $434.00 per year, or purchased for $6.00 per issue, payable in advance; microfiche edition, $141.00 per year, or purc… | ||
| CREC-2004-11-20-pt1-PgD1109 | 2004-11-20 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCMEETINGS | D1109 | D1109 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "HJRES", "number": "114"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4818"}] | 150 Cong. Rec. D1109 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 135 (Saturday, November 20, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 135 (Saturday, November 20, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1109] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings CONFERENCE REPORT--CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT; CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FISCAL YEAR 2005 Committee on Rules: Granted, by voice vote, a rule waiving all points of order against the conference report to accompany H.R. 4818, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005, and against its consideration. The rule provides that the conference report shall be considered as read. Section 2 of the resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 114, making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2005, under a closed rule. The rule provides one hour of debate in the House equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations. The rule waives all points of order against consideration of the joint resolution. Finally, the rule provides one motion to recommit H.J. Res. 114. Testimony was heard from Chairman Young of Florida. | ||
| CREC-2004-11-19-pt3-PgD1096 | 2004-11-19 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/House of Representatives | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCHAMBER | D1096 | D1097 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "SCONRES", "number": "8"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HJRES", "number": "114"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "SCONRES", "number": "123"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "SCONRES", "number": "146"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "SCONRES", "number": "149"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "150"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "524"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "527"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "524"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "847"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "853"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "858"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "859"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "863"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "865"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1217"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "1350"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "1630"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "1662"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "2440"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2618"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2781"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "2801"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "2933"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3283"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4324"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4818"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5104"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5134"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5360"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5365"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5370"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5382"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5393"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5418"}] | 150 Cong. Rec. D1096 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 134 (Friday, November 19, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 134 (Friday, November 19, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1096-D1097] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page D1096]] House of Representatives Chamber Action Measures Introduced: 26 public bills, H.R. 5393-5418; and; 8 resolutions, H.J. Res. 114; H. Con. Res. 524-527, and H. Res. 863-865 were introduced. Pages H10078-79 Additional Cosponsors: Pages H10079-80 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: H.R. 1662, to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to require the Secretary of the Interior to give greater weight to scientific or commercial data that is empirical or has been field-tested or peer- reviewed, amended (H. Rept. 108-785); H.R. 2933, to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to reform the process for designating critical habitat under that Act, amended (H. Rept. 108-786); H.R. 5104, to amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to authorize appropriations for the John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program (H. Rept. 108-787); H.R. 5134, to require the prompt review by the Secretary of the Interior of the long-standing petitions for Federal recognition of certain Indian tribes, amended (H. Rept. 108-788); H.R. 2801, to establish a digital and wireless network technology program, amended (H. Rept. 108-789, Pt. 1); H.R. 3283, to improve recreational facilities and visitor opportunities on Federal recreational lands by reinvesting receipts from fair and consistent recreational fees and passes, amended (H. Rept. 108-790, Pt. 1); H.R. 2440, to improve the implementation of the Federal responsibility for the care and education of Indian people by improving the services and facilities of Federal health programs for Indians and encouraging maximum participation of Indians in such programs, amended (H. Rept. 108-791, Pt. 1); Conference report to accompany H.R. 4… | ||
| CREC-2004-11-19-pt3-PgD1097 | 2004-11-19 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCMEETINGS | D1097 | D1097 | 150 Cong. Rec. D1097 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 134 (Friday, November 19, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 134 (Friday, November 19, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1097] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No committee meetings were held. | |||
| CREC-2004-11-18-pt1-PgD1089-2 | 2004-11-18 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/House of Representatives | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCHAMBER | D1089 | D1090 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "HJRES", "number": "112"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HJRES", "number": "113"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "522"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "523"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "854"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "856"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "858"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "859"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "860"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "861"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "862"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "1350"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2986"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3204"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4634"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5382"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5392"}] | 150 Cong. Rec. D1089 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 133 (Thursday, November 18, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 133 (Thursday, November 18, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1089-D1090] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Measures Introduced: 11 public bills, H.R. 5382-5392; and; 5 resolutions, H.J. Res. 112-113; H. Con. Res. 522-523, and H. Res. 862, were introduced. Page H9999 Additional Cosponsors: Page H10000 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: [[Page D1090]] H.R. 4634, to extend the terrorism insurance program of the Department of the Treasury, amended (H. Rept. 108-780); H. Res. 858, waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany H.R. 1350, to reauthorize the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (H. Rept. 108-781); H. Res. 859, providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules (H. Rept. 108-782); H. Res. 860, waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules (H. Rept. 108-783); H. Res. 861, waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules (H. Rept. 108-784). Page H9999 Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed Representative Simpson to act as Speaker Pro Tempore for today. Page H9965 Public Debt Limit Increase: The House passed S. 2986, to amend title 31 of the United States Code to increase the public debt limit, by a recorded vote of 208 ayes to 204 noes, Roll No. 536. Pages H9966-87 Rejected the Stenholm motion to commit the bill to the Committee on Ways and Means with instructions to report the bill back to the House forthwith with an amendment by a yea-and-nay vote of 194 yeas to 218 nays, Roll No. 535. Page H9986 H. Res. 856, the rule providing for con… | ||
| CREC-2004-11-18-pt1-PgD1090 | 2004-11-18 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCMEETINGS | D1090 | D1091 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "1350"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2845"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "4548"}] | 150 Cong. Rec. D1090 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 133 (Thursday, November 18, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 133 (Thursday, November 18, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1090-D1091] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings FLU VACCINE SHORTAGE Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Health and the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a joint hearing entitled ``Flu Vaccine: Protecting High-Risk Individuals and Strengthening the Market.'' Testimony was heard from the following officials of the Department of Health and Human Services: Lester M. Crawford, D.V.M., Acting Commissioner, FDA; Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., Director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIH; and Julie L. Gerberding, M.D., Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Janet Heinrich, Director, Healthcare/Public Health Issues, GAO; Janet Olszewski, Director, Department of Community Health, State of Michigan; and public witnesses. LAW ENFORCEMENT AND THE FIGHT AGAINST METHAMPHETAMINE Committee on Government Reform: Subcommittee on Criminal Justice, Drug Policy and Human Resources held a hearing entitled ``Law Enforcement and the Fight Against Methamphetamine.'' Testimony was heard from Scott Burns, Deputy Director, State and Local Affairs, Office of National Drug Control Policy; the following officials of the Department of Justice: Domingo S. Herraiz, Director, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs; and Joseph Rannazzisi, Deputy Chief, Office of Enforcement, DEA; Lonnie Wright, Director, Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs, State of Oklahoma; and public witnesses. COLOMBIA NARCO-TERRORISM Committee on International Relations: Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere held a hearing on Aid to Colombia--The European Role in the Fight Against Narco-terrorism. Testimony was heard from the following officials of the Department of State: Robert R. Charles, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of International Narcotics and… | ||
| CREC-2004-11-17-pt1-PgD1082 | 2004-11-17 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/House of Representatives | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCHAMBER | D1082 | D1084 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "HJRES", "number": "111"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "111"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "SCONRES", "number": "145"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "SCONRES", "number": "146"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "430"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "434"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "437"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "710"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "856"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "857"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "1113"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1146"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1241"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "1284"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "1350"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "1417"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "1446"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1466"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1727"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "1964"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2042"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2302"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2484"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2486"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2965"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2986"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2991"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3204"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3936"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4516"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4593"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4908"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5363"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5364"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5373"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5380"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5381"}] | 150 Cong. Rec. D1082 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 132 (Wednesday, November 17, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 132 (Wednesday, November 17, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1082-D1084] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page D1082]] House of Representatives Chamber Action Measures Introduced: 8 public bills, H.R. 5373-5380; 1 private bill, H.R. 5381; and; 2 resolutions, H.J. Res. 111; and H. Res. 857, were introduced. Page H9962 Additional Cosponsors: Page H9963 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: H.R. 710, for the relief of Mrs. Florence Narusewicz of Erie, Pennsylvania (H. Rept. 108-776); H.R. 4908, to transfer certain land in Riverside County, California, from the Bureau of Land Management to the United States to be held in trust for the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians, amended (H. Rept. 108-777); H. Res. 856, providing for consideration of S. 2986, to amend title 31 of the United States Code to increase the public debt limit (H. Rept. 108-778); Conference report on H.R. 1350, to reauthorize the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (H. Rept. 108-779). Page H9962 Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed Representative Bishop of Utah to act as Speaker Pro Tempore for today. Page H9747 Chaplain: The prayer was offered today by Dr. Bob M. Patterson, Pastor, First Baptist Church in Warm Springs, Georgia. Page H9747 Recess: The House recessed at 10:15 and reconvened at 2 p.m. Page H9749 Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules and pass the following measures: Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act of 2004: S. 2486, to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve and enhance education, housing, employment, medical, an… | ||
| CREC-2004-11-17-pt1-PgD1084 | 2004-11-17 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCMEETINGS | D1084 | D1084 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "1350"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2986"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4818"}] | 150 Cong. Rec. D1084 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 132 (Wednesday, November 17, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 132 (Wednesday, November 17, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1084] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings STATUS OF U.S. FORCES Committee on Armed Services: Held a hearing on the Status of U.S. Forces. Testimony was heard from the following officials of the Department of Defense: GEN Peter J. Schoomaker, USA, Chief of Staff, Army; GEN John P. Jumper, USAF, Chief of Staff, Air Force; ADM Vernon E. Clark, USN, Chief of Naval Operations and GEN Michael W. Hagee, USMC, Commandant of the Marine Corps, both with the Department of the Navy. FLU SHOT SHORTAGE Committee on Government Reform: Held a hearing entitled ``The Nation's Flu Shot Shortage: Where Are We Today and How Prepared Are We for Tomorrow?'' Testimony was heard from the following officials of the Department of Health and Human Services: Julie L. Gerberding, M.D., Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., Director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases; and Lester M. Crawford, D.V.M., Acting Commissioner, FDA; Howard Pien, President, CEO and Chairman of the Board, Chiron Corporation; and public witnesses. FEDERAL REGULATORY REFORM--ADMINISTRATION'S RECORD Committee on Government Reform: Subcommittee on Energy Policy, Natural Resources and Regulatory Affairs held a hearing entitled ``What is the Bush Administration's Record in Regulatory Reform?'' Testimony was heard from John D. Graham, Administrator, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, OMB; Stephen L. Johnson, Deputy Administrator, EPA; Howard M. Radzely, Solicitor, Department of Labor; Thomas M. Sullivan, Chief Counsel for Advocacy, SBA; and public witnesses. OIL-FOR-FOOD PROGRAM: TRACKING THE FUNDS Committee on International Relations: Held a hearing on The Oil-for- Food Program: Tracking the Funds. Testimony was heard from Charles A. Duelfer, Special Advisor to… | ||
| CREC-2004-11-16-pt1-PgD1070 | 2004-11-16 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/House of Representatives | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCHAMBER | D1070 | D1072 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "SCONRES", "number": "8"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "10"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HJRES", "number": "110"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "SCONRES", "number": "121"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "SCONRES", "number": "136"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "SCONRES", "number": "145"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "353"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "437"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "641"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "750"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "853"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "855"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1042"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1129"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1379"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1433"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1466"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1614"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1678"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1852"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2012"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2042"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2044"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2142"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2181"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2214"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2280"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2283"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2302"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2314"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2331"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2334"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2408"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2489"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2526"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2567"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2571"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2618"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2… | 150 Cong. Rec. D1070 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 131 (Tuesday, November 16, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 131 (Tuesday, November 16, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1070-D1072] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Measures Introduced: 11 public bills, H.R. 5360-5370; 2 private bills, H.R. 5371-5372; and; 4 resolutions, H. Con. Res. 5211, and H. Res. 853- 855, were introduced. Pages H9744-45 Additional Cosponsors: Pages H9745-46 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: H.R. 3143, to enhance Federal Trade Commission enforcement against cross-border fraud and deception, amended (H. Rept. 108-635, Pt. 2); Supplemental report on H.R. 10, to provide for reform of the intelligence community, terrorism prevention and prosecution, border security, and international cooperation and coordination (H. Rept. 108- 724, Pt. 6); and [[Page D1071]] H.R. 4251, to amend various laws relating to maritime transportation, amended (H. Rept. 108-775); Page H9744 Library of Congress Trust Fund Board: The Chair announced the Speaker's appointment of the following individuals to the Library of Congress Trust Fund Board: Mr. Edwin L. Cox of Dallas, Texas (reappointment); and Mr. Anthony Welters of Vienna, Virginia. Page H9690 Social Security Advisory Board: The Chair announced the Speaker's reappointment of Mrs. Dorcas R. Hardy of Spotsylvania, Virginia to the Social Security Advisory Board. Pages H9689-90 Board of Directors of the Office of Compliance: The Chair announced the joint reappointment by the Speaker and Minority Leader of the House and the Majority and Minority Leaders of the Senate of the following individuals to the Board of Directors of the Office of Compliance: Mr. Alan V. Friedman of Los Angeles, California; Ms. Susan S. Robfoge… | ||
| CREC-2004-11-16-pt1-PgD1072-2 | 2004-11-16 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/NEW PRIVATE LAWS | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDALLOTHER | D1072 | D1072 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "712"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "867"}] | 150 Cong. Rec. D1072 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 131 (Tuesday, November 16, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 131 (Tuesday, November 16, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1072] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] NEW PRIVATE LAWS (For last listing of Private Laws, see Daily Digest, p. D 1034) H.R. 712, for the relief of Richi James Lesley. Signed on October 30, 2004. (Private Law 108-3) H.R. 867, for the relief of Durreshahwar Durreshahwar, Nida Hasan, Asna Hasan, Anum Hasan, and Iqra Hasan. Signed on October 30, 2004. (Private Law 108-4) | ||
| CREC-2004-11-16-pt1-PgD1072-3 | 2004-11-16 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/NEW PUBLIC LAWS | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDNEWPUBLAWS | D1072 | D1076 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "33"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HJRES", "number": "57"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "129"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "144"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "524"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "551"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "643"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "854"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "982"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1134"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1194"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1368"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1421"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "1533"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1537"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1663"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1687"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1721"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1778"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1791"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1814"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "2010"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "2023"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2052"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2178"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2180"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2195"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2292"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2319"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2363"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "2400"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "2408"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2415"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2508"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2511"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "2608"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2634"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "2714"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2742"}, {"congress": "108… | 150 Cong. Rec. D1072 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 131 (Tuesday, November 16, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 131 (Tuesday, November 16, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1072-D1076] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] NEW PUBLIC LAWS (For last listing of Public Laws, see Daily Digest, p. D 1034) H.R. 4837, making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005. Signed on October 13, 2004. (Public Law 108-324) S. 1778, to authorize a land conveyance between the United States and the City of Craig, Alaska. Signed on October 13, 2004. (Public Law 108- 325) H.R. 982, to clarify the tax treatment of bonds and other obligations issued by the Government of American Samoa. Signed on October 16, 2004. (Public Law 108-326) H.R. 2408, to amend the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 to reauthorize volunteer programs and community partnerships for national wildlife refuges. Signed on October 16, 2004. (Public Law 108-327) H.R. 2771, to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to reauthorize the New York City Watershed Protection Program. Signed on October 16, 2004. (Public Law 108-328) H.R. 4115, to amend the Act of November 2, 1966 (80 Stat. 1112), to allow binding arbitration clauses to be included in all contracts affecting the land within the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Reservation. Signed on October 16, 2004. (Public Law 108-329) H.R. 4259, to amend title 31, United States Code, to improve the financial accountability requirements applicable to the Department of Homeland Security, to establish requirements for the Future Years Homeland Security Program of the Department. Signed on October 16, 2004. (Public Law 108-330) H.R. 5105, to authorize the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to carry out construction and related activities in support of the collaborative Very Energetic Radiation Imaging … | ||
| CREC-2004-11-16-pt1-PgD1072 | 2004-11-16 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCMEETINGS | D1072 | D1072 | 150 Cong. Rec. D1072 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 131 (Tuesday, November 16, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 131 (Tuesday, November 16, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1072] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No committee meetings were held. | |||
| CREC-2004-11-16-pt1-PgD1076 | 2004-11-16 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/CONGRESSIONAL PROGRAM AHEAD | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDAHEAD | D1076 | D1076 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "1350"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2986"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4548"}] | 150 Cong. Rec. D1076 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 131 (Tuesday, November 16, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 131 (Tuesday, November 16, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1076] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRESSIONAL PROGRAM AHEAD Week of November 17 through November 20, 2004 Senate Chamber On Wednesday, at 2:15 p.m., Senate will begin consideration of S. 2986, Debt Limit Extension. During the balance of the week Senate will consider any other cleared legislative and executive business, including appropriation bills, when available. Senate Committees (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) Committee on Armed Services: November 17, to receive a closed briefing on Iraq and Afghanistan, 3 p.m., SR-222. November 18, Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, to hold hearings to examine the status of financial management reform within the Department of Defense and the individual services, 3:30 p.m., SR-222. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: November 17, Subcommittee on Science, Technology, and Space, to hold hearings to examine prenatal genetic testing technology, 2 p.m., SR-253. November 18, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine certain pending nominations, 9:30 a.m., SR-253. November 18, Subcommittee on Science, Technology, and Space, to hold hearings to examine the science behind pornography addiction, 2 p.m., SR-253. Committee on Finance: November 18, to hold hearings to examine putting patient safety first regarding drugs like Merck and Vioxx, 10 a.m., SD-215. Committee on Indian Affairs: November 17, business meeting to consider pending calendar business; to be followed by an oversight hearing on the In Re Tribal Lobbying Matters, Et Al, 3 p.m., SH-216. November 18, Full Committee, business meeting to consider pending calendar business; to be followed by an oversight hearing on … | ||
| CREC-2004-11-16-pt1-PgD1077-2 | 2004-11-16 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/Next Meeting of the SENATE + Other End Matter | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDENDMATTER | D1077 | D1078 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "430"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "437"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "1113"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1146"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1241"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "1284"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "1417"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1466"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1727"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2302"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2484"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2486"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2965"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2986"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3936"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4516"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4593"}] | 150 Cong. Rec. D1077 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 131 (Tuesday, November 16, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 131 (Tuesday, November 16, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1077-D1078] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRESSIONAL RECORD (USPS 087�09390). The Periodicals postage is paid at Washington, D.C. The public proceedings of each House of Congress, as reported by the Official Reporters thereof, are printed pursuant to directions of the Joint Committee on Printing as authorized by appropriate provisions of Title 44, United States Code, and published for each day that one or both Houses are in session, excepting very infrequent instances when two or more unusually small consecutive issues are printed one time. Public access to the Congressional Record is available online through GPO Access, a service of the Government Printing Office, free of charge to the user. The online database is updated each day the Congressional Record is published. The database includes both text and graphics from the beginning of the 103d Congress, 2d session (January 1994) forward. It is available through GPO Access at www.gpo.gov/gpoaccess. Customers can also access this information with WAIS client software, via telnet at swais.access.gpo.gov, or dial-in using communications software and a modem at 202�09512�091661. Questions or comments regarding this database or GPO Access can be directed to the GPO Access User Support Team at: E-Mail: gpoaccess@gpo.gov; Phone 1�09888�09293�096498 (toll-free), 202�09512�091530 (D.C. area); Fax: 202�09512�091262. The Team's hours of availability are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, except Federal holidays. The Congressional Record paper and 24x microfiche edition will be furnished by mail to subscribers, free of postage, at the following prices: paper edition, $252.00 for six months, $503.00 per year, or purchased as follows: less than 200 page… | ||
| CREC-2004-11-16-pt1-PgD1077 | 2004-11-16 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/Resume of Congressional Activity | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDRESUMEONGOING | D1077 | D1077 | 150 Cong. Rec. D1077 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 131 (Tuesday, November 16, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 131 (Tuesday, November 16, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1077] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] *These figures include all measures reported, even if there was no accompanying report. A total of 182 reports have been filed in the Senate, a total of 369 reports have been filed in the House. [[Page D1077]] Resume of Congressional Activity SECOND SESSION OF THE ONE HUNDRED EIGHTH CONGRESS The first table gives a comprehensive resume of all legislative business transacted by the Senate and House. The second table accounts for all nominations submitted to the Senate by the President for Senate confirmation. DATA ON LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY January 20 through October 31, 2004 Senate House Total Days in session............... 124 102 . . Time in session............... 966 hrs., 58 841 hrs., 22 . . Congressional Record: Pages of proceedings........... 11334 9683 . . Extensions of Remarks.......... . . 1967 . . Public bills enacted into law. 60 156 216 Private bills enacted into law 1 3 4 Bills in conference........... 9 12 . . Measures passed, total........ 550 685 1,235 Senate bills................... 163 63 . . House bills.................... 171 319 . . Senate joint resolutions....... 5 … | |||
| CREC-2004-10-11-pt1-PgD1064-2 | 2004-10-11 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/House of Representatives | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCHAMBER | D1064 | D1064 | 150 Cong. Rec. D1064 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 130 (Monday, October 11, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 130 (Monday, October 11, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1064] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action The House was not in session today. | |||
| CREC-2004-10-11-pt1-PgD1064-3 | 2004-10-11 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCMEETINGS | D1064 | D1065 | 150 Cong. Rec. D1064 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 130 (Monday, October 11, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 130 (Monday, October 11, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1064-D1065] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No committee meetings were held. [[Page D1065]] Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue (Continued) Lofgren, Zoe, Calif., E1931, E1936 Lowey, Nita M., N.Y., E1927 McCarthy, Carolyn, N.Y., E1928 McCarthy, Karen, Mo., E1920 McDermott, Jim, Wash., E1918, E1919 McInnis, Scott, Colo., E1889, E1891, E1893, E1895, E1897, E1900, E1905, E1907, E1909, E1911 McIntyre, Mike, N.C., E1929, E1957 Majette, Denise L., Ga., E1944, E1955 Maloney, Carolyn B., N.Y., E1922, E1928, E1941, E1955, E1962 Markey, Edward J., Mass., E1875, E1882, E1924, E1933, E1940 Marshall, Jim, Ga., E1870 Matheson, Jim, Utah, E1932 Matsui, Robert T., Calif., E1945 Meeks, Gregory W., N.Y., E1884 Menendez, Robert, N.J., E1890, E1892, E1893, E1967 Miller, Brad, N.C., E1868 Miller, Candice S., Mich., E1934 Miller, George, Calif., E1892, E1894 Miller, Jeff, Fla., E1878 Moore, Dennis, Kansas, E1959 Moran, James P., Va., E1879 Musgrave, Marilyn N., Colo., E1911, E1912 Nadler, Jerrold, N.Y., E1919 Napolitano, Grace F., Calif., E1965 Nethercutt, George R., Jr., Wash., E1883 Ney, Robert W., Ohio, E1922 Northup, Anne M., Ky., E1958 Ortiz, Solomon P., Tex., E1956 Osborne, Tom, Nebr., E1869 Otter, C.L. ``Butch'', Idaho, E1918 Owens, Major R., N.Y., E1967 Oxley, Michael G., Ohio, E1916, E1934 Pallone, Frank, Jr., N.J., E1897, E1900 Pelosi, Nancy, Calif., E1896, E1899, E1902, E1958 Petri, Thomas E., Wisc., E1939 Pryce, Deborah, Ohio, E1923 Rahall, Nick J., II, W.Va., E1885 Reyes, Silvestre, Tex., E1952 Rogers, Mike, Ala., E1893, E1895, E1903, E1907 Rohrabacher, Dana, Calif., E1932 Rothman, Steven R., N.J., E1872, E1944 Roybal-Allard, Lucille, Calif., E1946 Ruppersberger, C.A. Dutch, Md., E1946 Ryan, Tim, Ohio, E1879 Sanchez, Linda T., Calif., E1929 Saxton, Jim, N.J.… | |||
| CREC-2004-10-11-pt1-PgD1065 | 2004-10-11 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/The CONGRESSIONAL RECORD (USPS 087-390). | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDALLOTHER | D1065 | D1066 | 150 Cong. Rec. D1065 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 130 (Monday, October 11, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 130 (Monday, October 11, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1065-D1066] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] The CONGRESSIONAL RECORD (USPS 087-390). The Periodicals postage is paid at Washington, D.C. The public proceedings of each House of Congress, as reported by the Official Reporters thereof, are printed pursuant to directions of the Joint Committee on Printing as authorized by appropriate provisions of Title 44, United States Code, and published for each day that one or both Houses are in session, excepting very infrequent instances when two or more unusually small consecutive issues are printed one time. Public access to the Congressional Record is available online through the U.S. Government Publishing Office, at www.govinfo.gov, free of charge to the user. The information is updated online each day the Congressional Record is published. For more information, contact the GPO Customer Contact Center, U.S. Government Publishing Office. Phone 202-512-1800, or 866-512-1800 (toll-free). E-Mail, contactcenter@gpo.gov. To place an order for any of these products, visit the U.S. Government Online Bookstore at: bookstore.gpo.gov. Mail orders to: Superintendent of Documents, P.O. Box 979050, St. Louis, MO 63197-9000, or phone orders to 866-512-1800 (toll-free), 202-512-1800 (D.C. area), or fax to 202-512-2104. Remit check or money order, made payable to the Superintendent of Documents, or use VISA, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, or GPO Deposit Account. Following each session of Congress, the daily Congressional Record is revised, printed, permanently bound and sold by the Superintendent of Documents in individual parts or by sets. With the exception of copyrighted articles, there are no restrictions on the republication of material from the Congressional Record. POSTMASTER: Send addre… | |||
| CREC-2004-10-10-pt1-PgD1057-2 | 2004-10-10 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/House of Representatives | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCHAMBER | D1057 | D1057 | 150 Cong. Rec. D1057 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 129 (Sunday, October 10, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 129 (Sunday, October 10, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1057] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action The House was not in session today. | |||
| CREC-2004-10-09-pt1-PgD1048-2 | 2004-10-09 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/House of Representatives | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCHAMBER | D1048 | D1049 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "518"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "520"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "518"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "843"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "852"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2486"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2965"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4200"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4567"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4837"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5353"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5359"}] | 150 Cong. Rec. D1048 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 128 (Saturday, October 9, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 128 (Saturday, October 9, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1048-D1049] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Measures Introduced: 7 public bills, H.R. 5353-5359; and 4 resolutions, H. Con. Res. 518-520 and H. Res. 852, were introduced. Page H9184 Additional Cosponsors: Page H9184 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: Conference report on H.R. 4837, making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005 (H. Rept. 108-773); and Conference report on H.R. 4567, making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005 (H. Rept. 108-774). Pages H9054-H9113, H9125-62, H9184 Chaplain: The prayer was offered by Rev. Stephen J. Rossetti, President, St. Luke Institute of Silver Spring, Maryland. Page H9053 Military Construction Appropriations Act, 2005--Conference Report: The House agreed to the conference report to accompany H.R. 4837, making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, by a yea-and-nay vote of 374 yeas with none voting ``nay'', Roll No. 529. Pages H9113-25, H9175-76 The conference report was considered under a unanimous consent agreement. Page H9113 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2005: The House agreed to the conference report to accompany H.R. 4567, making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, by a yea-and-nay vote of 368 yeas to with none voting nay, Roll No. 530. Pa… | ||
| CREC-2004-10-09-pt1-PgD1049 | 2004-10-09 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCMEETINGS | D1049 | D1049 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "1047"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4200"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4567"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4837"}] | 150 Cong. Rec. D1049 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 128 (Saturday, October 9, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 128 (Saturday, October 9, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1049] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No committee meetings were held. Joint Meetings NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT Conferees on October 8, 2004, agreed to file a conference report on the differences between the Senate and House passed versions of H.R. 4200, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2005 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe personnel strengths for such fiscal year for the Armed Forces. MISCELLANEOUS TRADE AND TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS ACT Conferees on October 8, 2004, agreed to file a conference report on the differences between the Senate and House passed versions of H.R. 1047, to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify temporarily certain rates of duty, to make other technical amendments to the trade laws. APPROPRIATIONS: MILITARY CONSTRUCTION Conferees agreed to file a conference report on the differences between the Senate and House passed versions of H.R. 4837, making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005. APPROPRIATIONS: HOMELAND SECURITY Conferees agreed to file a conference report on the differences between the Senate and House passed versions of H.R. 4567, making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005. | ||
| CREC-2004-10-08-pt2-PgD1039-2 | 2004-10-08 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/House of Representatives | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCHAMBER | D1039 | D1043 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "10"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HJRES", "number": "109"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HJRES", "number": "110"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "514"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "517"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "514"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "524"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "776"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "827"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "831"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "832"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "842"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "851"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "842"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "843"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "845"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "846"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "1047"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1301"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "1350"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1368"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "1533"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2195"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2292"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "2608"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "2699"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "2714"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "2760"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2845"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2864"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2883"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2895"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2896"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3826"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4175"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4200"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4278"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4917"}, {"congress": "108", … | 150 Cong. Rec. D1039 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 127 (Friday, October 8, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 127 (Friday, October 8, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1039-D1043] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Measures Introduced: 64 public bills, H.R. 5290-5352; and 16 resolutions, H.J. Res. 109-110; H. Con. Res. 514-517, and H. Res. 842- 851, were introduced. Pages H9047-50 Additional Cosponsors: Pages H9050-51 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: H. Res. 776, of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services provide certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to estimates and analyses of the cost of the Medicare prescription drug legislation, adversely (H. Rept. 108- 754, Pt. 2); Conference report on H.R. 4200, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2005 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2005 (H. Rept. 108-767); H.R. 3826, to require the review of Government programs at least once every 5 years for purposes of evaluating their performance, amended (H. Rept. 108-768); H. Res. 843, waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany H.R. 4200, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2005 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe personnel strengths for such fiscal year for the Armed Forces (H. Rept. 108-769); H.R. 2699, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for uniform food safety [[Page D1040]] warning notification requirements, amended (H. Rept. 108-770); and Conference report on H.R. 1047, to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify temporarily certain rates of duty, to make other technical amendments to the trade laws (H. Rept. 108-771). H… | ||
| CREC-2004-10-08-pt2-PgD1043 | 2004-10-08 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCMEETINGS | D1043 | D1043 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4200"}] | 150 Cong. Rec. D1043 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 127 (Friday, October 8, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 127 (Friday, October 8, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1043] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings FLU SHOT SHORTAGE Committee on Government Reform: Held a hearing entitled ``The Nation's Flu Shot Shortage: How it Happened and Where We Go from Here.'' Testimony was heard from the following officials of the Department of Health and Human Services: Julie L. Gerberding, M.D., Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., Director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIH; and Lester M. Crawford, M.D., Acting Commissioner, FDA; Robert Stroube, M.D., Commissioner, Department of Health, State of Virginia; and public witnesses. PEACEKEEPING IN AFRICA Committee on International Relations: Subcommittee on Africa held a hearing on Peacekeeping in Africa: Challenges and Opportunities. Testimony was heard from James W. Swigert, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of International Organization Affairs, Department of State; and public witnesses. CONFERENCE REPORT--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FISCAL YEAR 2005 Committee on Rules: Granted, by voice vote, a rule waiving all points of order against the conference report to accompany H.R. 4200, Department of Defense Authorization Act Fiscal Year 2005, and against its consideration. The rule provides that the conference report shall be considered as read. Testimony was heard from Chairman Hunter and Representative Skelton. SAME DAY CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN RESOLUTIONS REPORTED BY THE RULES COMMITTEE Committee on Rules: Granted, by voice vote, a rule waiving clause 6(a) of rule XIII (requiring a two-thirds vote to consider a rule on the same day it is reported from the Rules Committee) against certain resolutions reported from the Rules Committee. The rule applies the waiver to any resolution reported on or before the legislative day o… | ||
| CREC-2004-10-07-pt2-PgD1031 | 2004-10-07 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/House of Representatives | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCHAMBER | D1031 | D1033 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "10"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "511"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "513"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "535"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "541"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "776"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "827"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "828"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "830"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "831"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "832"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "833"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "834"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "835"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1134"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4264"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4520"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4567"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4588"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4650"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4661"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4775"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4837"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4893"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5061"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5135"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5186"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5213"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5242"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5289"}] | 150 Cong. Rec. D1031 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 126 (Thursday, October 7, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 126 (Thursday, October 7, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1031-D1033] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Measures Introduced: 48 public bills, H.R. 5242-5289; and 10 resolutions, H. Con. Res. 511-513, and H. Res. 535-541, were introduced. Pages H8856-59 Additional Cosponsors: Page H8859 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: H. Res. 776, of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services provide certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to estimates and analyses of the cost of the Medicare prescription drug legislation, adversely (H. Rept. 108- 754, Pt. 1); Conference report on H.R. 4520, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove impediments in such Code and make our manufacturing, service, and high-technology businesses and workers more competitive and productive both at home and abroad (H. Rept. 108-755); H.R. 4264, to amend title 18, United States Code, to strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting, amended (H. Rept. 108-756); H.R. 4893, to authorize additional appropriations for the Reclamation Safety of Dams Act of 1978 (H. Rept. 108-757); H.R. 4588, to amend the Lower Rio Grande Valley Water Resources Conservation and Improvement Act of 2000 to authorize additional projects and activities under that Act, amended (H. Rept. 108-758); H.R. 4650, to amend the Act entitled ``An Act to provide for the construction of the Cheney division, Witchita Federal reclamation project, Kansas, and for other purposes'' to authorize the Equus Beds Division of the Wichita Project (H. Rept. 108-759); H.R. 4775, to amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secreta… | ||
| CREC-2004-10-07-pt2-PgD1033 | 2004-10-07 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCMEETINGS | D1033 | D1034 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "28"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "2760"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4200"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4520"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4567"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4837"}] | 150 Cong. Rec. D1033 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 126 (Thursday, October 7, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 126 (Thursday, October 7, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1033-D1034] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings MORTGAGE FRAUD--IMPACT ON MORTGAGE LENDERS Committee on Financial Services: Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity held a hearing entitled ``Mortgage Fraud and its Impact on Mortgage Lenders.'' Testimony was heard from the following officials of the Department of Housing and Urban Development: Kenneth M. Donohue, Sr., Inspector General; and John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary, Housing/Federal Housing Commissioner; Chris Swecker, Assistant Director, Criminal Investigations, FBI, Department of Justice; and public witnesses. MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES Committee on International Relations: Favorably considered the following bill and adopted a motion urging the Chairman to request that it be considered on the Suspension Calendar: H.R. 2760, as amended, Resolution of the Ethiopia-Eritrea Border Dispute Act of 2003. The Committee also began discussion of H. Res. 28, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should declare its support for the Independence of Kosova; OVERSIGHT--FEDERAL OFFENDER RE-ENTRY Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security held an oversight hearing on Federal Offender Reentry and Protecting Children from Criminal Recidivists. Testimony was heard from Representatives Portman and Harris; Ashbel T. Wall II, Director, Department of Corrections, State of Rhode Island; and a public witness. CONFERENCE REPORT--AMERICAN JOBS CREATION ACT OF 2004 Committee on Rules: Granted, by voice vote, a rule waiving all points of order against the conference report to accompany, H.R. 4520, American Jobs Creation act of 2004, and against its consideration. The rule provides that the conference report shall be considered as read. Testimony was heard f… | ||
| CREC-2004-10-07-pt2-PgD1034-2 | 2004-10-07 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/NEW PUBLIC LAWS | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDNEWPUBLAWS | D1034 | D1035 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "SJRES", "number": "41"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "265"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "1308"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "1521"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "1616"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "1648"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "1732"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "2696"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3209"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3249"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3389"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3768"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4654"}] | 150 Cong. Rec. D1034 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 126 (Thursday, October 7, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 126 (Thursday, October 7, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1034-D1035] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] NEW PUBLIC LAWS (For last listing of Public Laws, see Daily Digest, p. D1012) H.R. 1308, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax relief for working families. Signed on October 4, 2004. (Public Law 108-311) H.R. 265, to provide for an adjustment of the boundaries of Mount Rainier National Park. Signed on October 5, 2004. (Public Law 108-312) H.R. 1521, to provide for additional lands to be included within the boundary of the Johnstown Flood National Memorial in the State of Pennsylvania. Signed on October 5, 2004. (Public Law 108-313) H.R. 1616, to authorize the exchange of certain lands within the Martin Luther King, Junior, National Historic Site for lands owned by the City of Atlanta, Georgia. Signed on October 5, 2004. (Public Law 108-314) H.R. 1648, to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain water distribution systems of the Cachuma Project, California, to the Carpinteria Valley Water District and the Montecito Water District. Signed on October 5, 2004. (Public Law 108-315) H.R. 1732, to amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the Williamson County, Texas, Water Recycling and Reuse Project. Signed on October 5, 2004. (Public Law 108-316) H.R. 2696, to establish Institutes to demonstrate and promote the use of adaptive ecosystem management to reduce the risk of wildfires, and restore the health of fire-adapted forest and woodland ecosystems of the interior West. Signed on October 5, 2004. (Public Law 108-317) [[Page D1035]] H.R. 3209, to amend the Reclamation Project Authorization Act of 1972 to clarify the acreage for which the North Loup division is authorized… | ||
| CREC-2004-10-07-pt2-PgD1034 | 2004-10-07 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/NEW PRIVATE LAW | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDALLOTHER | D1034 | D1034 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "1658"}] | 150 Cong. Rec. D1034 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 126 (Thursday, October 7, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 126 (Thursday, October 7, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1034] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] NEW PRIVATE LAW (For last listing of Private Laws, see Daily Digest, p. D849) H.R. 1658, to amend the Railroad Right-of-Way Conveyance Validation Act to validate additional conveyances of certain lands in the State of California that form part of the right-of-way granted by the United States to facilitate the construction of the transcontinental railway. Signed on October 5, 2004. (Private Law 108-2) | ||
| CREC-2004-10-06-pt2-PgD1019 | 2004-10-06 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/House of Representatives | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDALLOTHER | D1019 | D1023 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "10"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HJRES", "number": "108"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "129"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "131"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "195"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "211"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "389"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "434"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "464"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "500"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "510"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "556"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "768"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "775"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "796"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "798"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "800"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "805"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "809"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "815"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "818"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "819"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "820"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "821"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "822"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "823"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "824"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "826"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "824"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "827"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "828"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "829"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1134"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1194"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1721"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1791"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2178"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2195"}, {"con… | 150 Cong. Rec. D1019 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 125 (Wednesday, October 6, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 125 (Wednesday, October 6, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1019-D1023] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Measures Introduced: 16 public bills, H.R. 5225-5240; 1 private bill, H.R. 5241; and 4 resolutions, H. Con. Res. 510, and H. Res. 824-826, were introduced. Pages H8407-08 Additional Cosponsors: Pages H8408-09 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: H.R. 4667, to authorize and facilitate hydroelectric power licensing of the Tapoco Project (H. Rept. 108-721, Pt. 2); H.R. 4887, to adjust the boundary of the Cumberland Island Wilderness, to authorize tours of the Cumberland Island National Seashore, amended (H. Rept. 108-738); H.R. 4984, to provide that the royalty rate on the output from Federal lands of potassium and potassium compounds from the mineral sylvite in the 5-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act shall be reduced to 1.0 percent (H. Rept. 108-739); S. 434, to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to sell or exchange all or part of certain parcels of National Forest System land in the State of Idaho and use the proceeds derived from the sale or exchange for National Forest System purposes (H. Rept. 108-740); H.R. 4285, to provide for the conveyance of certain public land in Clark County, Nevada, for use as a heliport (H. Rept. 108-741); H.R. 4282, to express the policy of the United States regarding the United States relationship with Native Hawaiians and to provide a process for the recognition by the United States of the Native Hawaiian governing entity (H. Rept. 108-742); H.R. 3258, to authorize the Secretary of the Interior, in cooperation with the University of New Mexico, to construct and occupy a portion of the Hibben Center for Archaeological Research at the University of New Mexico, amended (H. Rept. 108-743… | ||
| CREC-2004-10-06-pt2-PgD1023 | 2004-10-06 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCMEETINGS | D1023 | D1025 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "10"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4520"}] | 150 Cong. Rec. D1023 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 125 (Wednesday, October 6, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 125 (Wednesday, October 6, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1023-D1025] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings FEDERAL REVENUE OPTIONS Committee on the Budget: Held a hearing on Federal Revenue Options. Testimony was heard from Representatives Linder, Burgess, English, Price (NC) and Sandlin; and the following former Representatives from Texas: Richard K. Armey; and Bill Archer; and public witnesses. CHILD PRODUCT SAFETY Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection held a hearing entitled ``Child Product Safety: Do Current Standards Provide Enough Protection?'' Testimony was heard from Hal Stratton, Chairman, Consumer Product Safety Commission; and public witnesses. OFHEO REPORT--FANNIE MAE--ALLEGATIONS OF ACCOUNTING AND MANAGEMENT FAILURE Committee on Financial Services: Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored Enterprises held a hearing entitled ``The OFHEO Report: Allegations of Accounting and Management Failure at Fannie Mae.'' Testimony was heard from Armando Falcon, Director, Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight, Department of Housing and Urban Development; the following officials of Fannie Mae: Franklin D. Raines, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; Timothy Howard, Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer; and Ann McLaughlin Korologos, Presiding Director, Board of Directors. COMBATING WEST NILE VIRUS--CURRENT CHALLENGES Committee on Government Reform: Subcommittee on Energy Policy, Natural Resources and Regulatory Affairs held a hearing entitled ``Current Challenges in Combating the West Nile Virus.'' Testimony was heard from the following officials of the Department of Health and Human Services: Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., Director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIH; and Stephen M. Ostroff, M.D., Deputy Director, Nation… | ||
| CREC-2004-10-06-pt2-PgD1025 | 2004-10-06 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/NEW PUBLIC LAWS | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDNEWPUBLAWS | D1025 | D1025 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "SJRES", "number": "41"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "265"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "1308"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "1521"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "1616"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "1648"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "1658"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "1732"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "2696"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3209"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3249"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3389"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3768"}] | 150 Cong. Rec. D1025 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 125 (Wednesday, October 6, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 125 (Wednesday, October 6, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1025] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] NEW PUBLIC LAWS (For last listing of Public Laws, see Daily Digest, p. D1012) H.R. 1308, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax relief for working families. Signed on October 4, 2004. (Public Law 108-311) H.R. 265, to provide for an adjustment of the boundaries of Mount Rainier National Park. Signed on October 5, 2004. (Public Law 108-312) H.R. 1521, to provide for additional lands to be included within the boundary of the Johnstown Flood National Memorial in the State of Pennsylvania. Signed on October 5, 2004. (Public Law 108-313) H.R. 1616, to authorize the exchange of certain lands within the Martin Luther King, Junior, National Historic Site for lands owned by the City of Atlanta, Georgia. Signed on October 5, 2004. (Public Law 108-314) H.R. 1648, to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain water distribution systems of the Cachuma Project, California, to the Carpinteria Valley Water District and the Montecito Water District. Signed on October 5, 2004. (Public Law 108-315) H.R. 1658, to amend the Railroad Right-of-Way Conveyance Validation Act to validate additional conveyances of certain lands in the State of California that form part of the right-of-way granted by the United States to facilitate the construction of the transcontinental railway. Signed on October 5, 2004. (Public Law 108-316) H.R. 1732, to amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the Williamson County, Texas, Water Recycling and Reuse Project. Signed on October 5, 2004. (Public Law 108-317) H.R. 2696, to establish Institutes to demonstrate and promote the use of adaptive ecosystem management to r… | ||
| CREC-2004-10-05-pt2-PgD1008 | 2004-10-05 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/House of Representatives | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCHAMBER | D1008 | D1011 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "10"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "33"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "34"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HJRES", "number": "57"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "129"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "163"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "250"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "261"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "306"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "480"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "481"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "788"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "790"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "814"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "819"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "820"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "821"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "822"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "823"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "878"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "918"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1194"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "2023"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "2119"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "2929"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "2984"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3015"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3514"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3858"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4302"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4306"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4423"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4453"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4473"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4504"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4555"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4569"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4620"}, {"congress": "108",… | 150 Cong. Rec. D1008 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 124 (Tuesday, October 5, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 124 (Tuesday, October 5, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1008-D1011] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Measures Introduced: 14 public bills, H.R. 5210-5223; 1 private bill, H.R. 5224; and 2 resolutions, H. Res. 820-821, were introduced. Pages H8167, H8168 Additional Cosponsors: Pages H8168-69 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: H.R. 10, to provide for reform of the intelligence community, terrorism prevention and prosecution, border security, and international cooperation and coordination amended, (H. Rept. 108-724, Pts. 4 and 5); H.R. 5011, to prevent the sale of abusive insurance and investment products to military personnel, amended (H. Rept. 108-725); H.R. 3858, to amend the Public Health Service Act to increase the supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, and to provide for better coordination of Federal efforts and information on islet cell transplantation (H. Rept. 108-726); H.R. 918, to authorize the Health Resources and Services Administration, the National Cancer Institute, and the Indian Health Service to make grants for model programs to provide to individuals of health disparity populations prevention, early detection, treatment, and appropriate follow-up care services for cancer and chronic diseases, and to make grants regarding patient navigators to assist individuals of health disparity populations in receiving such services, amended (H. Rept. 108-727, Pt. 1); H.R. 3015, to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish an electronic system for practitioner monitoring of the dispensing of any schedule II, III, or IV controlled substance, amended (H. Rept. 108- 728); H.R. 4302, to amend title 21, District of Columbia Official Code, to enact the provisions of the Mental Health Civ… | ||
| CREC-2004-10-05-pt2-PgD1011 | 2004-10-05 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCMEETINGS | D1011 | D1012 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "10"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "341"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "483"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "726"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "733"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4520"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4850"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5107"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5212"}] | 150 Cong. Rec. D1011 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 124 (Tuesday, October 5, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 124 (Tuesday, October 5, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1011-D1012] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings FLU VACCINE Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies held a hearing on Influenza Vaccine. Testimony was heard from the following officials of the Department of Health and Human Services: Julie L. Gerberding, M.D., Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; William Egan, M.D., Acting Director, Office of Vaccines Research and Review, Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, FDA; and Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., Director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIH; and public witnesses. U.N. OIL FOR FOOD PROGRAM Committee on Government Reform: Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats and International Relations held a hearing entitled ``The U.N. Oil for Food Program: Cash Cow Meets Paper Tiger.'' Testimony was heard from Ambassador Patrick F. Kennedy, U.S. Representative to the United Nations, U.N. Management and Reform, Department of State; and public witnesses. MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES Committee on International Relations: Subcommittee on Europe approved for full Committee action the following measures: H. Res. 726, amended, Congratulating the people of Serbia and government of Serbia for conducting a democratic, free and fair presidential election and for reaffirming Serbia's commitment to peace, democracy and the rule of law; H.R. 733, Calling on the Government of Libya to review the legal actions taken against several Bulgarian medical workers; H. Res. 341, amended, Urging the [[Page D1012]] President of the European Union to add Hezbollah to the European Union's wide-ranging list of terrorist organizations; and H. Res. 483, amended, Pledging continued United States support for the sovereignty, independence, territorial … | ||
| CREC-2004-10-05-pt2-PgD1013 | 2004-10-05 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/NEW PUBLIC LAWS | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDNEWPUBLAWS | D1013 | D1013 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5183"}] | 150 Cong. Rec. D1013 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 124 (Tuesday, October 5, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 124 (Tuesday, October 5, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1013] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page D1013]] NEW PUBLIC LAWS (For last listing of Public Laws, see Daily Digest, p. D1001) H.R. 5183, to provide an extension of highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund pending enactment of a law reauthorizing the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century. Signed on September 30, 2004. (Public Law 108-310) | ||
| CREC-2004-10-04-pt1-PgD1000 | 2004-10-04 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCMEETINGS | D1000 | D1001 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "878"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4520"}] | 150 Cong. Rec. D1000 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 123 (Monday, October 4, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 123 (Monday, October 4, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D1000-D1001] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings BANKRUPTCY JUDGESHIP ACT Committee on Rules: Granted, by voice vote, a structured rule providing one hour of general debate on S. 878, Bankruptcy Judgeship Act of 2003, equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary. The rule waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. The rule provides that the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the bill shall be considered as an original bill for the purpose of amendment and shall be considered as read. The rule waives all points of order against the committee amendment in the nature of [[Page D1001]] a substitute. The rule makes in order only those amendments printed in the Rules Committee report accompanying the resolution. The rule provides that the amendments printed in the report may be offered only in the order designated in the report, may be offered only by a Member designated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for a division of the question in the House or in the Committee of the Whole. The rule waives all points of order against the amendments printed in the report. Finally, the rule provides one motion to recommit with or without instructions. Testimony was heard from Chairman Sensenbrenner and Representatives Simpson and Berman. Joint Meetings AMERICAN JOBS CREATION ACT Conferees met to resolve the differences between the Senate and House passed versions of H.R. 4520, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove impediments in such… | ||
| CREC-2004-10-04-pt1-PgD1001 | 2004-10-04 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/NEW PUBLIC LAWS | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDNEWPUBLAWS | D1001 | D1001 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "HJRES", "number": "107"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5149"}] | 150 Cong. Rec. D1001 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 123 (Monday, October 4, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 123 (Monday, October 4, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Page D1001] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] NEW PUBLIC LAWS (For last listing of Public Laws, see Daily Digest, p. D947) H.R. 5149, to reauthorize the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families block grant program through March 31, 2005. Signed on September 30, 2004. (Public Law 108-308) H.J. Res. 107, making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2005. Signed on September 30, 2004. (Public Law 108-309) F | ||
| CREC-2004-10-04-pt1-PgD998-2 | 2004-10-04 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/House of Representatives | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDALLOTHER | D998 | D1000 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "9"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "10"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "SCONRES", "number": "76"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "144"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "304"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "415"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "496"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "508"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "509"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "551"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "567"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "774"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "814"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "815"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "818"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "854"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "878"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1421"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1521"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "1630"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1814"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "2129"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2273"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2319"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2435"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2495"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2882"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2883"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2884"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "2960"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3176"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3391"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3982"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4011"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4389"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4593"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4667"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "H… | 150 Cong. Rec. D998 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 123 (Monday, October 4, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 123 (Monday, October 4, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D998-D1000] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Measures Introduced: 9 public bills, H.R. 5201-5209; and 6 resolutions, H. Con. Res. 508-509, and H. Res. 815-818, were introduced. Page H8038 Additional Cosponsors: Pages H8038-39 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: S. 551, to provide for the implementation of air quality programs developed in accordance with an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Southern Ute Indian Tribe and the State of Colorado concerning Air Quality Control on the Southern Ute Indian Reservation (H. Rept. 108-712, Pt. 2); S. 1814, to transfer federal lands between the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior (H. Rept. 108-716, Pt. 1); H.R. 3176, to designate the Ojito Wilderness Study Area as wilderness, to take certain land into trust for the Pueblo of Zia, amended (H. Rept. 108- 717); H.R. 4389, to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to construct facilities to provide water for irrigation, municipal, domestic, military, and other uses from the Santa Margarita River, California (H. Rept. 108-718, Pt. 1); H.R. 3391, to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain lands and facilities of the Provo River Project, amended (H. Rept. 108-719); H.R. 4593, to establish wilderness areas, promote conservation, improve public land, and provide for the high quality development in Lincoln County, Nevada, amended (H. Rept. 108-720); H.R. 4667, to authorize and facilitate hydroelectric power licensing of the Tapoco Project (H. Rept. 108-721, Pt. 1); Investigation of Certain Allegations Related to Voting on the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 (H. Rept. 108- 722); H. Res. 814, providing for consideration of S. 878,… | ||
| CREC-2004-10-01-pt1-PgD989-2 | 2004-10-01 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/House of Representatives | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCHAMBER | D989 | D989 | 150 Cong. Rec. D989 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 122 (Friday, October 1, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 122 (Friday, October 1, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Page D989] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action The House was not in session today. The House will meet at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, October 4, for Morning Hour debate and at 2 p.m for legislative business. | |||
| CREC-2004-10-01-pt1-PgD989-3 | 2004-10-01 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCMEETINGS | D989 | D989 | 150 Cong. Rec. D989 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 122 (Friday, October 1, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 122 (Friday, October 1, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Page D989] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No committee meetings were held. | |||
| CREC-2004-10-01-pt1-PgD989-4 | 2004-10-01 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/CONGRESSIONAL PROGRAM AHEAD | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDAHEAD | D989 | D990 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "878"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2845"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4520"}] | 150 Cong. Rec. D989 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 122 (Friday, October 1, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 122 (Friday, October 1, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D989-D990] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRESSIONAL PROGRAM AHEAD Week of October 4 through October 9, 2004 Senate Chamber On Monday, at 11 a.m., Senate will resume consideration of S. 2845, National Intelligence Reform Act, and vote on or in relation to certain pending amendments beginning at approximately 4:15 p.m. During the balance of the week Senate will consider any other cleared legislative and executive business, including appropriation bills, when available. Senate Committees (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) Committee on Armed Services: October 6, to hold hearings to examine the report of the Special Advisor to the Director of Central Intelligence for Strategy Regarding Iraqi Weapons of Mass Destruction Programs, 2:30 p.m., SH-216. Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: October 5, to hold hearings to examine the nomination of Pamela Hughes Patenaude, of New Hampshire, to be an Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, 2:30 p.m., SD-538. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: October 5, to hold hearings to examine issues relating to E-Rate, 9:30 a.m., SR- 253. [[Page D990]] October 6, Subcommittee on Competition, Foreign Commerce, and Infrastructure, to hold hearings to examine issues relating to natural gas, 2:30 p.m., SR-253. October 7, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine the effect of Federal bankruptcy and pension policy on the financial situation of the airlines, 9:30 a.m., SR-253. Committee on Finance: October 5, to hold hearings to examine redesigning the social security disability process, 10 a.m., SD-215. Committee on Foreign Relations: October 5, to hold hearings to examine the p… | ||
| CREC-2004-10-01-pt1-PgD991-2 | 2004-10-01 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/Next Meeting of the SENATE + Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES + Other End Matter | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDENDMATTER | D991 | D992 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2845"}] | 150 Cong. Rec. D991 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 122 (Friday, October 1, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 122 (Friday, October 1, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D991-D992] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRESSIONAL RECORD (USPS 087�09390). The public proceedings of each House of Congress, as reported by the Official Reporters thereof, are printed pursuant to directions of the Joint Committee on Printing as authorized by appropriate provisions of Title 44, United States Code, and published for each day that one or both Houses are in session, excepting very infrequent instances when two or more unusually small consecutive issues are printed at one time. Public access to the Congressional Record is available online through GPO Access, a service of the Government Printing Office, free of charge to the user. The online database is updated each day the Congressional Record is published. The database includes both text and graphics from the beginning of the 103d Congress, 2d session (January 1994) forward. It is available through GPO Access at www.gpo.gov/gpoaccess. Customers can also access this information with WAIS client software, via telnet at swais.access.gpo.gov, or dial-in using communications software and a modem at (202) 512�091661. Questions or comments regarding this database or GPO Access can be directed to the GPO Access User Support Team at: E-Mail: gpoaccess@gpo.gov; Phone 1�09888�09293�096498 (toll-free), 202�09512�091530 (D.C. area); Fax: 202�09512�091262. The Team's hours of availability are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, except Federal holidays. �1AThe Congressional Record paper and 24x microfiche edition will be furnished by mail to subscribers, free of postage, at the following prices: paper edition, $217.00 for six months, $434.00 per year, or purchased for $6.00 per issue, payable in advance; microfiche edition, $141.00 per year, or purchased for … | ||
| CREC-2004-10-01-pt1-PgD991 | 2004-10-01 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/Resume of Congressional Activity | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDRESUMEONGOING | D991 | D991 | 150 Cong. Rec. D991 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 122 (Friday, October 1, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 122 (Friday, October 1, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Page D991] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] *These figures include all measures reported, even if there was no accompanying report. A total of 161 reports have been filed in the Senate, a total of 310 reports have been filed in the House. [[Page D991]] Resume of Congressional Activity SECOND SESSION OF THE ONE HUNDRED EIGHTH CONGRESS The first table gives a comprehensive resume of all legislative business transacted by the Senate and House. The second table accounts for all nominations submitted to the Senate by the President for Senate confirmation. DATA ON LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY January 20 through September 30, 2004 Senate House Total Days in session............... 115 96 . . Time in session............... 872 hrs., 22 776 hrs., 55 . . Congressional Record: Pages of proceedings........... 10,194 7,945 . . Extensions of Remarks.......... . . 1,760 . . Public bills enacted into law. 26 83 109 Private bills enacted into law 1 . . . . Bills in conference........... 6 16 . . Measures passed, total........ 410 559 969 Senate bills................... 111 37 . . House bills.................... 116 263 . . Senate joint resolutions....... 5 … | |||
| CREC-2004-09-30-pt1-PgD980 | 2004-09-30 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/House of Representatives | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCHAMBER | D980 | D981 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "HJRES", "number": "106"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "SCONRES", "number": "110"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "501"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "506"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "507"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "551"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "773"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "792"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "801"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "807"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "810"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "811"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1601"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "1630"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2436"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2639"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3982"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4231"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4628"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4817"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5107"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5149"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5183"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5185"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5200"}] | 150 Cong. Rec. D980 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 121 (Thursday, September 30, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 121 (Thursday, September 30, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D980-D981] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Measures Introduced: 16 public bills, H.R. 5185-5200; and; 5 resolutions, H. Con. Res. 506-507, and H. Res. 810, 812-813 were introduced. Pages H7944-45 Additional Cosponsors: Page H7945 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: H. Res. 811, providing for the consideration of H.R. 5183, to provide an extension of highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund pending enactment of a law reauthorizing the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (H. Rept. 108-710); H.R. 5107, to protect crime victims' rights, to eliminate the substantial backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and convicted offenders, to improve and expand the DNA testing capacity of Federal, State, and local crime laboratories, to increase research and development of new DNA testing technologies, to develop new training programs regarding the collection and use of DNA evidence, to provide post-conviction testing of DNA evidence to exonerate the innocent, to improve the performance of counsel in State capital cases (H. Rept. 108-711); S. 551, to provide for the implementation of air quality programs developed in accordance with an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Southern Ute Indian Tribe and the State of Colorado concerning Air Quality Control on the Southern Ute Indian Reservation (H. Rept. 108- 712, Pt. 1); H.R. 1630, to revise the boundary of the Petrified Forest National Park in the State of Arizona, amended (H. Rept. 108-713); H.R. 4817, to facilitate the resolution of a minor boundary encroachment on lands of the Union Pacific Railroad Company in Tipton, California, which were originally convey… | ||
| CREC-2004-09-30-pt1-PgD981 | 2004-09-30 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCMEETINGS | D981 | D983 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "34"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "250"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "551"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "567"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "775"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "776"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "918"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1194"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "2699"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3051"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3143"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3242"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3858"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4200"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4264"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4306"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4343"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4368"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4453"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4667"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5061"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5120"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5183"}] | 150 Cong. Rec. D981 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 121 (Thursday, September 30, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 121 (Thursday, September 30, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D981-D983] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings SPECIALTY CROPS COMPETITIVENESS ACT; U.S. NATIONAL ARBORETUM APPRECIATION ACT Committee on Agriculture: Ordered reported, as amended, the following bills: H.R. 3242, Specialty Crops Competitiveness Act of 2003; and H.R. 5120, U.S. National Arboretum Appreciation Act of 2004. SECRET BALLOT PROTECTION ACT Committee on Education and the Workforce: Subcommittee on Employer- Employee Relations held a hearing on H.R. 4343, Secret Ballot Protection Act of 2004. Testimony was heard from public witnesses. MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES Committee on Energy and Commerce: Ordered reported the following measures: S. 551, Southern Ute and Colorado Intergovernmental Agreement Implementation Act of 2003; H.R. 4667, Tapoco Project Licensing Act of 2004; H.R. 918, amended, Patient Navigator, Outreach, and Chronic Disease Prevention Act of 2003; H.R. 3051, amended, National All Schedules Prescription Electronic Reporting Act of 2003; H.R. 3858, Pancreatic Islet Cell Transplantation Act of 2004; H. Res. 567, Congratulating the American [[Page D982]] Dental Association for sponsoring the second annual ``Give Kids a Smile'' program which emphasizes the need to improve access to dental care for children, and thanking dentists for volunteering their time to help provide needed dental care; H. Con. Res. 250, Recognizing community organization of public access defibrillation programs; H.R. 2699, amended, National Uniformity for Food Act of 2003; and H. Con. Res. 34, Expressing the sense of the Congress that private health insurance companies should take a proactive role in promoting healthy lifestyles. The Committee also reported adversely H. Res. 776, Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services provide… | ||
| CREC-2004-09-29-pt1-PgD971 | 2004-09-29 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/House of Representatives | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCHAMBER | D971 | D972 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "HJRES", "number": "107"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "501"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "502"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "505"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "759"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "778"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "792"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "802"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "803"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "806"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "807"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "878"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "1402"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2742"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3124"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3193"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4231"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4520"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4731"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4768"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5105"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5149"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5162"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5184"}] | 150 Cong. Rec. D971 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 120 (Wednesday, September 29, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 120 (Wednesday, September 29, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D971-D972] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page D971]] House of Representatives Chamber Action Measures Introduced: 23 public bills, H.R. 5162-5184; and; 7 resolutions, H. Con. Res. 502-505, and H. Res. 806, 808-809 were introduced. Pages H7863-64 Additional Cosponsors: Page H7864 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: S. 878, to authorize an additional permanent judgeship in the District of Idaho, amended (H. Rept. 108-708); and H. Res. 807, waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules (H. Rept. 108-709). Pages H7862-63 Chaplain: The prayer was offered today by Rev. Bobby C. Dagnel, Pastor, First Baptist Church in Lubbock, Texas. Page H7737 Committee Resignation: Read a letter from Representative Putnam wherein he resigned from the Committees on Agriculture, Government Reform, and Budget. Page H7737 Committee Election: Agreed to H. Res. 806, electing Representative Cantor to the Committee on Government Reform and Representative Putnam to the Committee on Rules. Page H7737 Continuing Appropriations for the Fiscal Year 2005: The House agreed to H.J. Res. 107, making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2005, by a recorded vote of 389 ayes to 32 noes, Roll No. 479. Pages H7740-41, H7778-86 Rejected the Obey motion to recommit the bill to the Committee on Appropriations with instructions to report the resolution back to the House promptly with amendments, by a yea and nay vote of 200 yeas to 221 nays, Roll No. 478. Pages H7783-85 H. Res. 802, the rule providing for consideration of the resolution, was agreed to by voice vote. Page H7783 District of Columbia Personal Protection … | ||
| CREC-2004-09-29-pt1-PgD972 | 2004-09-29 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCMEETINGS | D972 | D974 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "10"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "855"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "977"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "1550"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "1723"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2292"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3281"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4461"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4520"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4546"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4634"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5011"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5082"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5105"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5121"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5134"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5135"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5163"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5164"}] | 150 Cong. Rec. D972 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 120 (Wednesday, September 29, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 120 (Wednesday, September 29, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D972-D974] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings FARM CREDIT SYSTEM REVIEW Committee on Agriculture: Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Rural Development, and Research held a hearing to review the Farm Credit System. Testimony was heard from Nancy C. Pellett, Chairman, Farm Credit Administration; and public witnesses. [[Page D973]] 9/11 RECOMMENDATIONS IMPLEMENTATION ACT Committee on Armed Services: Ordered reported, as amended, H.R. 10, 9/ 11 Recommendations Implementation Act. POST-PREGNANCY DEPRESSION Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Health held a hearing entitled ``Improving Women's Health: Understanding Depression After Pregnancy.'' Testimony was heard from public witnesses. EXAMINE--WIRELESS DIRECTORY ASSISTANCE POLICIES AND PROGRAMS Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet held a hearing entitled ``An Examination of Wireless Directory Assistance Policies and Programs.'' Testimony was heard from Senator Boxer; and public witnesses. 9/11 RECOMMENDATIONS IMPLEMENTATION ACT; MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES; APPROVED ISSUANCE OF SUBPOENAS REGARDING OFHEO REPORT CONCERNING FANNIE MAE Committee on Financial Services: Ordered reported, as amended, following bills; H.R. 5011, Military Personnel Financial Services Protection Act; H.R. 4634, amended, Terrorism Insurance Backstop Extension Act of 2004; and H.R. 10, 9/11 Recommendations Implementation Act. The Committee also approved a motion to issue subpoenas to certain individuals in conjunction with the Subcommittee on Capital Markets hearing entitled ``The OFHEO Report: Allegations of Accounting and Management Failure at Fannie Mae.'' 9/11 RECOMMENDATIONS IMPLEMENTATION ACT; WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION ENHANCEMENT ACT Committee on Government Reform: Ordered repor… | ||
| CREC-2004-09-28-pt1-PgD959 | 2004-09-28 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/House of Representatives | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCHAMBER | D959 | D963 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "HJRES", "number": "102"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HJRES", "number": "106"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HJRES", "number": "107"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HJRES", "number": "108"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HJRES", "number": "107"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "SCONRES", "number": "135"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "461"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "500"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "501"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "643"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "737"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "752"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "769"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "784"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "801"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "802"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "803"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "804"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "805"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1537"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1687"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1778"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "2038"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2052"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2180"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2363"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2508"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "2941"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3193"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3210"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3247"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3479"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3597"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3954"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4046"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4066"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4077"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4200"}, {"congr… | 150 Cong. Rec. D959 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 119 (Tuesday, September 28, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 119 (Tuesday, September 28, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D959-D963] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Measures Introduced: 11 public bills, H.R. 5151-5161; and; 6 resolutions, H.J. Res. 107-108; H. Con. Res. 500-501, and H. Res. 804- 805 were introduced. Page H7734 Additional Cosponsors: Pages H7734-36 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: H.R. 2941, to correct the south boundary of the Colorado River Indian Reservation in Arizona, amended (H. Rept. 108-701); H.R. 4066, to provide for the conveyance of certain land to the United States and to revise the boundary of Chickasaw National Recreation Area, Oklahoma, amended (H. Rept. 108-702); H.R. 4579, to modify the boundary of the Harry S Truman National Historic Site in the State of Missouri (H. Rept. 108-703); H.R. 5009, to extend water contracts between the United States and specific irrigation districts and the City of Helena in Montana (H. Rept. 108-704); H. Res. 801, providing for consideration of H.J. Res. 106, proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to marriage (H. Rept. 108-705); H. Res. 802, providing for consideration of H.J. Res. 107, making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2005 (H. Rept. 108-706); and H. Res. 803, providing for consideration of H.R. 3193, to restore second amendment rights in the District of Columbia (H. Rept. 108-707). Page H7734 Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed Representative Biggert to act as Speaker Pro Tempore for today. Page H7581 Chaplain: The prayer was offered today by Rev. Thomas K. Spence, Jr., Retired Pastor, Presbyterian Church in Sanford, North Carolina. … | ||
| CREC-2004-09-28-pt1-PgD963 | 2004-09-28 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCMEETINGS | D963 | D964 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "HJRES", "number": "106"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HJRES", "number": "107"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "2649"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3193"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5082"}] | 150 Cong. Rec. D963 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 119 (Tuesday, September 28, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 119 (Tuesday, September 28, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D963-D964] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings SCHOOLS SAFETY ACQUIRING FACULTY EXCELLENCE ACT OF 2004 Committee on Education and the Workforce: Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness held a hearing on H.R. 2649, Schools Safety Acquiring Faculty Excellence Act of 2003. Testimony was heard from Donna Uzzell, Director, Criminal Justice Information Services, Department of Law Enforcement, State of Florida; and public witnesses. SOCIAL SECURITY PRIVACY Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection held a hearing entitled ``Protecting the Privacy of Consumers' Social Security Numbers.'' Testimony was heard from Thomas B. Leary, Commissioner, FTC; Barbara Bovbjerg, Director, Education, Workforce and Income Security, GAO; and a public witness. OVERSIGHT--USDA RACIAL DISCRIMINATION CASE Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on the Constitution held an oversight hearing on the Status of the Implementation of the Pickford v. Glickman Settlement. Testimony was heard from public witnesses. D.C. PERSONAL PROTECTION ACT Committee on Rules: The Committee granted, by voice vote, a closed rule providing one hour of debate on H.R. 3193, District of Columbia Personal Protection Act, in the House equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Government Reform. The rule waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. The rule provides that the amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying the resolution shall be considered as adopted. Finally, the rule provides one motion to recommit with or without instructions. Testimony was heard from Representatives Souder and Norton. MARRIAGE AMENDMENT Committee on Rules: The Committee granted, by a vote of 6 to 2… | ||
| CREC-2004-09-27-pt1-PgD952-3 | 2004-09-27 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/House of Representatives | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCHAMBER | D952 | D952 | 150 Cong. Rec. D952 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 118 (Monday, September 27, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 118 (Monday, September 27, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Page D952] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action The House was not in session today. The House will meet at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 28, for Morning Hour debate and 2 p.m. for legislative business. | |||
| CREC-2004-09-27-pt1-PgD952-4 | 2004-09-27 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCMEETINGS | D952 | D952 | 150 Cong. Rec. D952 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 118 (Monday, September 27, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 118 (Monday, September 27, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Page D952] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No committee meetings were held. | |||
| CREC-2004-09-24-pt1-PgD947-2 | 2004-09-24 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCMEETINGS | D947 | D947 | 150 Cong. Rec. D947 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 117 (Friday, September 24, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 117 (Friday, September 24, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Page D947] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings IRAQ RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs held a hearing on Iraq Reconstruction Program. Testimony was heard from Richard L. Armitage, Deputy Secretary of State. | |||
| CREC-2004-09-24-pt1-PgD947-3 | 2004-09-24 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/NEW PUBLIC LAWS | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDNEWPUBLAWS | D947 | D947 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "361"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1576"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3908"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5008"}] | 150 Cong. Rec. D947 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 117 (Friday, September 24, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 117 (Friday, September 24, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Page D947] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] NEW PUBLIC LAWS (For last listing of Public Laws, see Daily Digest, p. D 860) H.R. 361, to designate certain conduct by sports agents relating to the signing of contracts with student athletes as unfair and deceptive acts or practices to be regulated by the Federal Trade Commission. Signed on September 24, 2004. (Public Law 108-304). H.R. 3908, to provide for the conveyance of the real property located at 1081 West Main Street in Ravenna, Ohio. Signed on September 24, 2004. (Public Law 108-305). H.R. 5008, to provide an additional temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 through September 30, 2004. Signed on September 24, 2004. (Public Law 108-306). S. 1576, to revise the boundary of Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. Signed on September 24, 2004. (Public Law 108-307). | ||
| CREC-2004-09-24-pt1-PgD947-4 | 2004-09-24 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/CONGRESSIONAL PROGRAM AHEAD | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDAHEAD | D947 | D949 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "10"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HJRES", "number": "106"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "SRES", "number": "387"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "977"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "1550"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "1651"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "1723"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2378"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "2400"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2410"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "2649"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2845"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3193"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3874"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4170"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4343"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4368"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4461"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4546"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4634"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5011"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5082"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5105"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5121"}] | 150 Cong. Rec. D947 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 117 (Friday, September 24, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 117 (Friday, September 24, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D947-D949] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRESSIONAL PROGRAM AHEAD Week of September 27 through October 2, 2004 Senate Chamber On Monday, at 2 p.m., Senate will begin consideration of S. 2845, National Intelligence Reform Act. During the balance of the week Senate will consider any other cleared legislative and executive business, including appropriation bills, when available. Senate Committees (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: September 28, to hold hearings to examine policies to enforce the Bank Secrecy Act and to prevent money laundering in money services businesses and the gaming industry, 10 a.m., SD-538. September 29, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine recommendations of the 9/11 Commission, focusing on efforts to identify and combat terrorist financing, 10 a.m., SD-538. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: September 28, to hold hearings to examine media ownership issues, 9:30 a.m., SR- 253. September 28, Subcommittee on Science, Technology, and Space, to hold hearings to examine the effectiveness of media ratings systems, 2:30 p.m., SR-253. September 29, Subcommittee on Science, Technology, and Space, to hold hearings to examine the controversy over embryonic stem cell research, 2 p.m., SR-253. September 30, Subcommittee on Communications, to hold oversight hearings to examine the security of Internet Root Servers and the Domain Name System (DNS), 2:30 p.m., SR-253. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: September 29, Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests, to hold hearings to examine S. 2410, to promote wildland firefighter safety, H.R. 1651, to provide… | ||
| CREC-2004-09-24-pt1-PgD947 | 2004-09-24 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/House of Representatives | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCHAMBER | D947 | D947 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "10"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "SCONRES", "number": "119"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2781"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4077"}] | 150 Cong. Rec. D947 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 117 (Friday, September 24, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 117 (Friday, September 24, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Page D947] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page D947]] House of Representatives Chamber Action Measures Introduced: 5 public bills, H.R. 10, 5147-5150; were introduced. Pages H7579-80 Additional Cosponsors: Page H7580 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: H.R. 4077, to enhance criminal enforcement of the copyright laws, to educate the public about the application of copyright law to the Internet, amended (H. Rept. 108-700). Page H7579 Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed Representative Petri to act as Speaker Pro Tempore for today. Page H7577 Recess: The House recessed at 2:03 and reconvened at 4:30 p.m. Page H7577 Senate Message: Message received from the Senate today appears on page H7577. Senate Referral: S. Con. Res. 119 was referred to the Committee on Energy & Commerce; and S. 2781 was referred to the Committee on International Relations. Page H7577 Quorum Calls--Votes: There were no votes or quorum calls. Adjournment: The House met at 2 p.m. and adjourned at 4:31 p.m. | ||
| CREC-2004-09-24-pt1-PgD949 | 2004-09-24 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/Next Meeting of the SENATE + Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES + Other End Matter | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDENDMATTER | D949 | D950 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2845"}] | 150 Cong. Rec. D949 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 117 (Friday, September 24, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 117 (Friday, September 24, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D949-D950] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRESSIONAL RECORD (USPS 087�09390). The public proceedings of each House of Congress, as reported by the Official Reporters thereof, are printed pursuant to directions of the Joint Committee on Printing as authorized by appropriate provisions of Title 44, United States Code, and published for each day that one or both Houses are in session, excepting very infrequent instances when two or more unusually small consecutive issues are printed at one time. Public access to the Congressional Record is available online through GPO Access, a service of the Government Printing Office, free of charge to the user. The online database is updated each day the Congressional Record is published. The database includes both text and graphics from the beginning of the 103d Congress, 2d session (January 1994) forward. It is available through GPO Access at www.gpo.gov/gpoaccess. Customers can also access this information with WAIS client software, via telnet at swais.access.gpo.gov, or dial-in using communications software and a modem at (202) 512�091661. Questions or comments regarding this database or GPO Access can be directed to the GPO Access User Support Team at: E-Mail: gpoaccess@gpo.gov; Phone 1�09888�09293�096498 (toll-free), 202�09512�091530 (D.C. area); Fax: 202�09512�091262. The Team's hours of availability are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, except Federal holidays. �1AThe Congressional Record paper and 24x microfiche edition will be furnished by mail to subscribers, free of postage, at the following prices: paper edition, $217.00 for six months, $434.00 per year, or purchased for $6.00 per issue, payable in advance; microfiche edition, $141.00 per year, or purchase… | ||
| CREC-2004-09-23-pt2-PgD940 | 2004-09-23 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/House of Representatives | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDALLOTHER | D940 | D942 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "HJRES", "number": "106"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "497"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "499"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "745"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "781"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "785"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "794"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "795"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "800"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "795"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "1057"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "1308"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "2028"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4341"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4661"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5130"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5146"}] | 150 Cong. Rec. D940 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 116 (Thursday, September 23, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 116 (Thursday, September 23, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D940-D942] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Measures Introduced: 17 public bills, H.R. 5130-5146; and; 10 resolutions, H.J. Res. 106; H. Con. Res. 497-499, and H. Res. 795-800 were introduced. Pages H7574-75 Additional Cosponsors: Page H7575 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: H.R. 4341, to reform the postal laws of the United States, amended (H. Rept. 108-672, Pt. 2); Conference report on H.R. 1308, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to end certain abusive tax practices, to provide tax relief and simplification (H. Rept. 108-696); H. Res. 745, of inquiry requesting the President of the United States to provide certain information to the House of Representatives respecting the National Energy Policy Development Group, adversely (H. Rept. 108-697); H.R. 4661, to amend title 18, United States Code, to discourage spyware, amended (H. Rept. 108-698); and H. Res. 794, waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 1308) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to accelerate the increase in the refundability of the child tax credit (H. Rept. 108-699). Pages H7573-74 Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed Representative Kirk to act as Speaker Pro Tempore for today. Page H7445 Chaplain: The prayer was offered today by Rev. Betsy Singleton, Pastor, Quapaw Quarter United Methodist Church in Little Rock, Arkansas. Page H7445 Recess: The House recessed at 9:05 a.m. for the purpose of receiving His Excellency Ayad Allawi, Interim Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq and reconvened at 11:15 a.m.; and agreed tha… | ||
| CREC-2004-09-23-pt2-PgD942 | 2004-09-23 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCMEETINGS | D942 | D943 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "33"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "261"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "481"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "776"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1194"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "1308"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1814"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "2119"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "2984"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3372"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3514"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4264"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4547"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4569"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4620"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4940"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5042"}] | 150 Cong. Rec. D942 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 116 (Thursday, September 23, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 116 (Thursday, September 23, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D942-D943] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES Committee on Agriculture: Ordered reported the following measures: H. Res. 261, Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the efforts of organizations such as Second Harvest to provide emergency food assistance to hungry people in the United States, and encouraging all Americans to provide volunteer services and other support for local antihunger advocacy efforts and hunger relief charities, including food banks, food rescue organizations, food pantries, soup kitchens, and emergency shelters; H. Res. 481, Recognizing the establishment of Hunters for the Hungry programs across the United States and the contributions of those programs to efforts to decrease hunger and help feed those in need; H.R. 2119, amended, To provide for the use by the State of North Carolina of Federal lands, improvements, equipment, and resource materials at the Oxford Research Station in Granville County, North Carolina; H.R. 2984, To amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act to remove the requirement that processors be members of an agency administering a marketing order applicable to pears; H.R. 3372, To designate the facility of the Agriculture Research Service of the Department of Agriculture located at State Highway 26 West in Poplarville, Mississippi, as the ``Thad Cochran Southern Horticultural Laboratory;'' H.R. 3514, amended, Pennsylvania National Forest Improvement Act of 2003; S. 33, To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to sell or exchange all or part of certain administrative sites and other land in the Ozark-St. Francis and Ouachita National Forests and to use funds derived from the sale or exchange to acquire, construct, or improve administrative sites; H.R. 4569, To provide for the development… | ||
| CREC-2004-09-22-pt1-PgD930 | 2004-09-22 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/House of Representatives | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCHAMBER | D930 | D932 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "SCONRES", "number": "137"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "161"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "473"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "475"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "480"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "486"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "488"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "489"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "494"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "761"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "767"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "770"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "772"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "781"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "784"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "785"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "1057"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "1308"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "2028"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2279"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "2449"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "2528"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3428"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3589"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3734"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4045"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4555"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4806"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5025"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5039"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5119"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5128"}] | 150 Cong. Rec. D930 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 115 (Wednesday, September 22, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 115 (Wednesday, September 22, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D930-D932] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Measures Introduced: 10 public bills, H.R. 5119-5128; and; 11 resolutions, Con. Res. 495-496, and H. Res. 784, 786-793 were introduced. Pages H7442-43 Additional Cosponsors: Page H7443 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: H.R. 4555, to amend the Public Health Service Act to revise and extend provisions relating to mammography quality standards, amended (H. Rept. 108-694); and H. Res. 785, waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules (H. Rept. 108-695). Pages H7441-42 Chaplain: The prayer was offered today by Rev. Austin DeLoach, Jr., Pastor, Southside Baptist Church in Lakeland, Georgia. Page H7331 Transportation, Treasury, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act for FY05: The House passed H.R. 5025, making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation and Treasury, and Independent agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, by a yea and nay vote of 397 yeas to 12 nays, Roll No. 465. The bill was also considered on Tuesday, September 14, Wednesday, September 15, and Tuesday, September 21. Pages H7336-51 Agreed Tuesday, September 14, to limit further amendments offered and the time for debate on such amendments. The unanimous consent agreement was amended on Wednesday, September 15 to strike any provision for the amendment by Representative Flake regarding Cuba. A separate vote was demanded on the Stenholm amendment that prohibits the use of funds to implement any suspension of issuance of obligations of the U.S. for purchase by the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund, to implement any suspension of issuance of obligat… | ||
| CREC-2004-09-22-pt1-PgD932 | 2004-09-22 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCMEETINGS | D932 | D934 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "HJRES", "number": "22"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HJRES", "number": "102"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "347"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "737"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "752"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "1308"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "2440"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "2603"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3176"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3283"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3391"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4580"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4593"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4623"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4650"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4683"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4887"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4908"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5016"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5104"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5107"}] | 150 Cong. Rec. D932 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 115 (Wednesday, September 22, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 115 (Wednesday, September 22, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D932-D934] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings REPAIRING THE 21ST CENTURY CAR Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection held a hearing entitled ``Repairing the 21st Century Car: Is Technology Locking the Consumer Out?'' Testimony was heard from public witnesses. E-RATE PROGRAM INVESTIGATION Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing entitled ``Problems with the E-rate Program: Waste, Fraud, and Abuse Concerns in the Wiring of Our Nation's Schools to the Internet.'' Testimony was heard from the following officials of the FCC: H. Walker Feaster, III, Inspector General; and Jeffrey Carlisle, Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau; and public witnesses. In refusing to give testimony at the hearing, the following individuals: Judy Green, former E-rate Consultant and Salesperson, Video Network Communications, Inc., and Quentin R. Lawson, National Alliance of Black School Educators, invoked Fifth Amendments privileges. 9/11 COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS Committee on Financial Services: Held a hearing entitled ``Legislative Proposals to Implement the Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission.'' Testimony was heard from the following officials of the Department of the Treasury: Stuart A. Levey, Under Secretary, Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence; and Brian C. Roseboro, Under Secretary, Domestic Finance. DRUG TREATMENT ACCESS Committee on Government Reform: Subcommittee on Criminal Justice, Drug Policy and Human Resources held a hearing entitled ``Access to Recovery: Improving Participation and Access in Drug Treatment.'' [[Page D933]] Testimony was heard from Charles G. Curie, Administrator, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Department of Health … | ||
| CREC-2004-09-21-pt1-PgD921 | 2004-09-21 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/House of Representatives | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCHAMBER | D921 | D923 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "SJRES", "number": "41"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "SCONRES", "number": "138"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "494"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "748"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "770"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "779"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "780"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "781"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "1102"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1301"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "1308"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "1658"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "2028"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "2663"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "2966"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3257"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3334"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3632"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4459"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5025"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5106"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5118"}] | 150 Cong. Rec. D921 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 114 (Tuesday, September 21, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 114 (Tuesday, September 21, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D921-D923] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Measures Introduced: 13 public bills, H.R. 5106-5118; and; 4 resolutions; H. Con. Res. 494, and H. Res. 779, 782-783 were introduced. Pages H7328-29 Additional Cosponsors: Pages H7329-30 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: H.R. 2028, to amend title 28, United States Code, with respect to the jurisdiction of Federal courts inferior to the Supreme Court over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance, amended (H. Rept. 108-691); H. Res. 780, waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules (H. Rept. 108-692); H. Res. 781, providing for consideration of H.R. 2028, to amend title 28, United States Code, with respect to the jurisdiction of Federal courts inferior to the Supreme Court over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (H. Rept. 108-693). Page H7328 Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed Representative Hensarling to act as Speaker Pro Tempore for today. Page H7247 Chaplain: The prayer was offered today by Rev. Gary P. Zola, Executive Director, American Jewish Archives in Cincinnati, Ohio. Page H7254 Recess: The House recessed at 12:53 p.m. and reconvened at 2 p.m. Page H7254 Library of Congress Trust Fund Board--Appointment: The Chair announced the Speaker's appointment of Mr. J. Richard Fredericks of San Francisco, Calif… | ||
| CREC-2004-09-21-pt1-PgD923 | 2004-09-21 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCMEETINGS | D923 | D924 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "1308"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "2028"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4908"}] | 150 Cong. Rec. D923 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 114 (Tuesday, September 21, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 114 (Tuesday, September 21, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D923-D924] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings KEEPING SENIORS HEALTHY Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Health held a hearing entitled ``Keeping Seniors Healthy: New Preventive Benefits in the Medicare Modernization Act.'' Testimony was heard from Carolyn Clancy, M.D., Director, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Department of Health and Human Services; Janet Heinrich, Director, Healthcare/ Public Health Issues, GAO; and a public witness. PECHANGA BAND OF LUISENO MISSION INDIANS LAND TRANSFER ACT Committee on Resources: Held a hearing on H.R. 4908, Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2004. Testimony was heard from Chad Calvert, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Land and Minerals Management, Department of the Interior; and Mark A. Macarro, Tribal Chairman, Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians. SAME-DAY CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN RESOLUTIONS REPORTED BY THE RULES COMMITTEE Committee on Rules: Committee granted, by voice vote, a resolution waiving clause 6(a) of rule XIII (requiring a two-thirds vote to consider a rule on the same day it is reported from the Rules Committee) against certain resolutions reported from the Rules Committee. The rule applies the waiver to any special rule reported on the legislative day of September 22, 2004, providing for consideration or disposition of a conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 1308) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to accelerate the increase in the refundability of the child tax credit, and for other purposes. PLEDGE PROTECTION ACT OF 2004 Committee on Rules: Committee granted, by voice vote, a structured rule providing one hour of general debate on H.R. 2028, Pledge Protection Act of 2004, equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the… | ||
| CREC-2004-09-20-pt1-PgD912-2 | 2004-09-20 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCMEETINGS | D912 | D912 | 150 Cong. Rec. D912 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 113 (Monday, September 20, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 113 (Monday, September 20, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Page D912] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No committee meetings were held. | |||
| CREC-2004-09-20-pt1-PgD912-3 | 2004-09-20 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/CONGRESSIONAL PROGRAM AHEAD | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDAHEAD | D912 | D915 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "HJRES", "number": "22"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HJRES", "number": "102"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "347"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "SRES", "number": "389"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "518"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "737"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "752"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "776"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "784"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1194"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1217"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1311"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "1630"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1963"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "2028"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "2055"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2283"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "2440"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2499"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2526"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "2603"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2656"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2666"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2686"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3176"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3283"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3391"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4264"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4547"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4580"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4593"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4623"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4650"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4683"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4887"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4908"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5016"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5083"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number"… | 150 Cong. Rec. D912 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 113 (Monday, September 20, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 113 (Monday, September 20, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D912-D915] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRESSIONAL PROGRAM AHEAD Week of September 21 through September 25, 2004 Senate Chamber On Tuesday, at 2:15 p.m., Senate will begin consideration of S. 2666, Legislative Branch Appropriations, and after one hour of debate, a vote on final passage will occur thereon. During the balance of the week Senate will consider any other cleared legislative and executive business, including appropriation bills, when available. Senate Committees (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) Committee on Appropriations: September 21, to hold hearings to examine the 9/11 Commission intelligence recommendations, 10 a.m., SD-192. September 21, Full Committee, business meeting to mark up proposed legislation making appropriations for the government of the District of Columbia and other activities chargeable in whole or in part against the revenues of said District for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and proposed legislation making appropriations for the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and for sundry independent agencies, boards, commissions, corporations, and offices for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, 2:30 p.m., SH-216. September 22, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine the 9/11 Commission intelligence recommendations, 10 a.m., SH-216. September 23, Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, to hold hearings to examine National Labor Relations Board issues, 9:30 a.m., SD-192. Committee on Armed Services: September 23, to hold hearings to examine the Global Posture Review of United States military forces stationed overseas, 2:30 p.m., SH-216. Com… | ||
| CREC-2004-09-20-pt1-PgD912 | 2004-09-20 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/House of Representatives | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCHAMBER | D912 | D912 | 150 Cong. Rec. D912 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 113 (Monday, September 20, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 113 (Monday, September 20, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Page D912] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action The House was not in session today. The House will meet at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday for Morning Hour debate and at 2 p.m for legislative business. | |||
| CREC-2004-09-20-pt1-PgD915 | 2004-09-20 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/Next Meeting of the SENATE + Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES + Other End Matter | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDENDMATTER | D915 | D916 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2666"}] | 150 Cong. Rec. D915 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 113 (Monday, September 20, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 113 (Monday, September 20, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D915-D916] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRESSIONAL RECORD (USPS 087�09390). The public proceedings of each House of Congress, as reported by the Official Reporters thereof, are printed pursuant to directions of the Joint Committee on Printing as authorized by appropriate provisions of Title 44, United States Code, and published for each day that one or both Houses are in session, excepting very infrequent instances when two or more unusually small consecutive issues are printed at one time. Public access to the Congressional Record is available online through GPO Access, a service of the Government Printing Office, free of charge to the user. The online database is updated each day the Congressional Record is published. The database includes both text and graphics from the beginning of the 103d Congress, 2d session (January 1994) forward. It is available through GPO Access at www.gpo.gov/gpoaccess. Customers can also access this information with WAIS client software, via telnet at swais.access.gpo.gov, or dial-in using communications software and a modem at (202) 512�091661. Questions or comments regarding this database or GPO Access can be directed to the GPO Access User Support Team at: E-Mail: gpoaccess@gpo.gov; Phone 1�09888�09293�096498 (toll-free), 202�09512�091530 (D.C. area); Fax: 202�09512�091262. The Team's hours of availability are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, except Federal holidays. �1AThe Congressional Record paper and 24x microfiche edition will be furnished by mail to subscribers, free of postage, at the following prices: paper edition, $217.00 for six months, $434.00 per year, or purchased for $6.00 per issue, payable in advance; microfiche edition, $141.00 per year, or purchase… | ||
| CREC-2004-09-17-pt1-PgD907-3 | 2004-09-17 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/House of Representatives | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCHAMBER | D907 | D907 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "SCONRES", "number": "137"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "155"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "180"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "203"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "211"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "323"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "777"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "778"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "931"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1071"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1234"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1241"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1307"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1355"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1421"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1467"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1521"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1582"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1687"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1727"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "1775"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1778"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1791"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1957"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2046"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2052"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2167"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2173"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2180"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2243"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2285"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2287"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2319"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2460"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2508"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2511"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2543"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4319"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5104"}, {"congress": … | 150 Cong. Rec. D907 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 112 (Friday, September 17, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 112 (Friday, September 17, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Page D907] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Measures Introduced: 2 public bills, H.R. 5104-5105; and 2 resolutions, H. Res. 777-778 were introduced. Page H7245 Additional Cosponsors: Page H7245 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: H.R. 1775, to amend title 36, United States Code, to designate the oak tree as the national tree of the United States (H. Rept. 108-689); and H.R. 4319, to complete the codification of title 46, United States Code, ``Shipping'', as positive law, amended (H. Rept. 108-690). Page H7245 Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed Representative Tom Davis of Virginia to act as Speaker Pro Tempore for today. Page H7237 Senate Messages: Messages received from the Senate today appear on pages H7237 and H7238. Senate Referrals: S. 155, S. 203, S. 211, S. 323, S. 1071, S. 1241, S. 1307, S. 1355, S. 1421, S. 1467, S. 1521, S. 1582, S. 1791, S. 1957, S. 2052, S. 2173, S. 2285, S. 2287, S. 2460, S. 2508, S. 2511, and S. 2543 were referred to the Committee on Resources; S. 931 was referred to the Committees on Resources, Agriculture, and Government Reform; S. 2243 was referred to the Committee on Energy & Commerce; S. Con. Res. 137 was referred to the Committee on International Relations; and S. 180, S. 1234, S. 1687, S. 1727, S. 1778, S. 2046, S. 2167, S. 2180, and S. 2319 were held at the desk. Pages H7243-44 Quorum Calls--Votes: There were no votes or quorum calls. Adjournment: The House met at 10 a.m. and adjourned at 10:34 a.m. | ||
| CREC-2004-09-17-pt1-PgD907-4 | 2004-09-17 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCMEETINGS | D907 | D907 | 150 Cong. Rec. D907 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 112 (Friday, September 17, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 112 (Friday, September 17, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Page D907] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No committee meetings were held. | |||
| CREC-2004-09-17-pt1-PgD907-5 | 2004-09-17 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/CONGRESSIONAL PROGRAM AHEAD | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDAHEAD | D907 | D907 | 150 Cong. Rec. D907 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 112 (Friday, September 17, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 112 (Friday, September 17, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Page D907] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRESSIONAL PROGRAM AHEAD Week of September 20 through September 25, 2004 For the Congressional Program Ahead, see Daily Digest of Monday, September 20, 2004. | |||
| CREC-2004-09-17-pt1-PgD907-6 | 2004-09-17 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/Next Meeting of the SENATE + Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES + Other End Matter | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDENDMATTER | D907 | D908 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4837"}] | 150 Cong. Rec. D907 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 112 (Friday, September 17, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 112 (Friday, September 17, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D907-D908] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRESSIONAL RECORD (USPS 087�09390). The public proceedings of each House of Congress, as reported by the Official Reporters thereof, are printed pursuant to directions of the Joint Committee on Printing as authorized by appropriate provisions of Title 44, United States Code, and published for each day that one or both Houses are in session, excepting very infrequent instances when two or more unusually small consecutive issues are printed at one time. Public access to the Congressional Record is available online through GPO Access, a service of the Government Printing Office, free of charge to the user. The online database is updated each day the Congressional Record is published. The database includes both text and graphics from the beginning of the 103d Congress, 2d session (January 1994) forward. It is available through GPO Access at www.gpo.gov/gpoaccess. Customers can also access this information with WAIS client software, via telnet at swais.access.gpo.gov, or dial-in using communications software and a modem at (202) 512�091661. Questions or comments regarding this database or GPO Access can be directed to the GPO Access User Support Team at: E-Mail: gpoaccess@gpo.gov; Phone 1�09888�09293�096498 (toll-free), 202�09512�091530 (D.C. area); Fax: 202�09512�091262. The Team's hours of availability are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, except Federal holidays. �1AThe Congressional Record paper and 24x microfiche edition will be furnished by mail to subscribers, free of postage, at the following prices: paper edition, $217.00 for six months, $434.00 per year, or purchased for $6.00 per issue, payable in advance; microfiche edition, $141.00 per year, or purchase… | ||
| CREC-2004-09-16-pt1-PgD905-3 | 2004-09-16 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/House of Representatives | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCHAMBER | D905 | D905 | 150 Cong. Rec. D905 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 111 (Thursday, September 16, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 111 (Thursday, September 16, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Page D905] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action The House was not in session today. The House will meet at 10 a.m. on Friday, September 17 in pro forma session; and at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday for Morning Hour debate. | |||
| CREC-2004-09-16-pt1-PgD905-4 | 2004-09-16 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCMEETINGS | D905 | D905 | 150 Cong. Rec. D905 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 111 (Thursday, September 16, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 111 (Thursday, September 16, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Page D905] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings No committee meetings were held. | |||
| CREC-2004-09-15-pt1-PgD900 | 2004-09-15 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/House of Representatives | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCHAMBER | D900 | D901 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "HJRES", "number": "104"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HJRES", "number": "105"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "770"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "771"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "776"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3479"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4794"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5025"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5079"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5103"}] | 150 Cong. Rec. D900 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 110 (Wednesday, September 15, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 110 (Wednesday, September 15, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D900-D901] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Measures Introduced: 25 public bills, H.R. 5079-5103; 3 resolutions, H.J. Res. 104-105; and H. Res. 776 were introduced. Pages H7233-34 Additional Cosponsors: Pages H7234-35 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: H.R. 3479, to provide for the control and eradication of the brown tree snake on the island of Guam and the prevention of the introduction of the brown tree snake to other areas of the United States, amended (H. Rept. 108-687, Pt. 1); and H.R. 4794, to amend the Tijuana River Valley Estuary and Beach Sewage Cleanup Act of 2000 to extend the authorization of appropriations (H. Rept. 108-688, Pt. 1). Page H7233 Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed Representative Bradley to act as Speaker Pro Tempore for today. Page H7193 Chaplain: The prayer was offered today by Rev. L. John Gable, Pastor, Crossroads Presbyterian Church in Mequon, Wisconsin. Page H7193 Transportation, Treasury, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act for FY05: The House continued consideration of H.R. 5025, making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation and Treasury, and independent agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005. The bill [[Page D901]] was also considered yesterday, September 14. Consideration will continue during the legislative week of September 20. Pages H7195-H7210 Agreed yesterday, September 14, to limit further amendments offered and the time for debate on such amendments. Agreed to: Capito amendment (No. 10 printed in the Congressional Record of September 14) that prohibits the use of fun… | ||
| CREC-2004-09-15-pt1-PgD901 | 2004-09-15 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCMEETINGS | D901 | D903 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "434"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "461"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "464"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "480"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "489"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "551"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "556"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "641"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "745"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "761"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "772"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1814"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "2028"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "2941"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3207"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3210"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3258"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3982"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4046"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4066"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4282"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4285"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4341"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4389"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4469"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4579"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4588"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4596"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4667"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4775"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4806"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4807"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4808"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4817"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4838"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4847"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4893"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4968"}, {"congress": "108", "t… | 150 Cong. Rec. D901 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 110 (Wednesday, September 15, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 110 (Wednesday, September 15, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D901-D903] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings RESOLUTION OF INQUIRY--REQUESTING THE PRESIDENT TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO THE HOUSE RESPECTING THE NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Committee on Energy and Commerce: Ordered reported unfavorably H. Res. 745, Of inquiry requesting the President of the United States to provide certain information to the House of Representatives respecting the National Energy Policy Development Group. FINANCIAL SERVICES ISSUES: A CONSUMER'S PERSPECTIVE Committee on Financial Services: Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit held a [[Page D902]] hearing entitled ``Financial Services Issues: A Consumer's Perspective.'' Testimony was heard from public witnesses. MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES Commitee on Government Reform: Ordered reported the following measures: H.R. 480, To redesignate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 747 Broadway in Albany, New York, as the ``United States Postal Service Henry Johnson Annex;'' H.R. 4046, To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 555 West 180th Street in New York, New York, as the ``Sergeant Riayan A. Tejada Post Office;'' H.R. 4807, To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 140 Sacramento Street in Rio Vista, California, as the ``Adam G. Kinser Post Office Building,'' H.R. 4847, To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 560 Bay Isles Road in Longboat Key, Florida, as the ``Lieutenant General James V. Edmundson Post Office Building;'' H.R. 4968, To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 25 McHenry Street in Rosine, Kentucky, as the ``Bill Monroe Post Office;'' H.R. 5027, To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service … | ||
| CREC-2004-09-14-pt2-PgD889 | 2004-09-14 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/House of Representatives | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDALLOTHER | D889 | D891 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "HJRES", "number": "103"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "491"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "493"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "766"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "770"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "771"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "775"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "1084"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "1787"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "2971"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3369"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4571"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5025"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5071"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5078"}] | 150 Cong. Rec. D889 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 109 (Tuesday, September 14, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 109 (Tuesday, September 14, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D889-D891] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives Chamber Action Measures Introduced: 8 public bills, H.R. 5071-5078; and; 9 resolutions, H.J. Res. 103; H. Con. Res. 491-493, and H. Res. 771-775 were introduced. Page H7138 Additional Cosponsors: Page H7138 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: H.R. 2971, to amend the Social Security Act to enhance Social Security account number privacy protections, to prevent fraudulent misuse of the Social Security account number, and to otherwise enhance protection against identity theft, amended referred sequentially to the House Committee on the Judiciary for a period ending not later than Oct. 1, 2004 for consideration of such provisions of the bill and amendment as fall within the jurisdiction of that committee pursuant to clause 1(k), rule X. (H. Rept. 108-685, Pt. 1); and H. Res. 770, providing for consideration of H.R. 5025, making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation and Treasury, and independent agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005 (H. Rept. 108-686). Page H7137 Recess: The House recessed at 9:21 a.m. and reconvened at 10 a.m. Page H7077 Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules and pass the following measures: Good Samaritan Volunteer Firefighter Assistance Act of 2003: H.R. 1787, amended, to remove civil liability barriers that discourage the donation of fire equipment to volunteer fire companies, by a 2/3 yea-and-nay vote of 397 yeas to 3 nays, Roll No. 446; and Pages H7090-92, H7097 Volunteer Pilot Organization Protection Act: H.R. 1084, amended, to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunt… | ||
| CREC-2004-09-14-pt2-PgD891 | 2004-09-14 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCMEETINGS | D891 | D892 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "305"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "775"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "2237"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3258"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4285"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4306"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4667"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4683"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4808"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4817"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4887"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5025"}] | 150 Cong. Rec. D891 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 109 (Tuesday, September 14, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 109 (Tuesday, September 14, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D891-D892] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings ISSUANCE OF SUBPOENAS--E-RATE PROGRAM INVESTIGATION Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations approved a motion authorizing the issuance of a subpoena ad testificandum to each of the following individuals: Judy Green; Emma Epps; Douglas Benit; Quentin R. Lawson; and Carl Muscari, in connection with its investigation of the E-Rate Program. RATINGS GAME: IMPROVING TRANSPARENCY AND COMPETITION AMONG CREDIT UNION AGENCIES Committee on Financial Services: Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored Enterprises held a hearing entitled ``The Ratings Game: Improving Transparency and Competition Among the Credit Rating Agencies.'' Testimony was heard from public witnesses. HOMELAND SECURITY: MONITORING NUCLEAR POWER PLANT SECURITY Committee on Government Reform: Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats and International Relations held a hearing entitled ``Homeland Security: Monitoring Nuclear Power Plant Security.'' Testimony was heard from Luis A. Reyes, Executive Director, Operations, NRC; Jim Wells, Director, Natural Resources and Environment, GAO; and public witnesses. OVERSIGHT--LESSONS LEARNED FROM 2004 OVERSEAS CENSUS TEST Committee on Government Reform: Subcommittee on Technology, Information Policy, Intergovernmental Relations and the Census held an oversight hearing entitled ``Lessons Learned from the 2004 Overseas Census Test.'' Testimony was heard from Charles Louis Kincannon, Director, Bureau of the Census, Department of Commerce; Patricia Dalton, Director, Strategic Issues, GAO; and public witnesses. AFRICA--MALARIA AND TUBERCULOSIS Committee on International Relations: Subcommittee on Africa held a hearing on Malaria and Tuberculosis in Africa. T… | ||
| CREC-2004-09-14-pt2-PgD893 | 2004-09-14 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/Next Meeting of the SENATE + Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES + Other End Matter | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDENDMATTER | D893 | D894 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "771"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2674"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5025"}] | 150 Cong. Rec. D893 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 109 (Tuesday, September 14, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 109 (Tuesday, September 14, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D893-D894] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRESSIONAL RECORD (USPS 087�09390). The public proceedings of each House of Congress, as reported by the Official Reporters thereof, are printed pursuant to directions of the Joint Committee on Printing as authorized by appropriate provisions of Title 44, United States Code, and published for each day that one or both Houses are in session, excepting very infrequent instances when two or more unusually small consecutive issues are printed at one time. Public access to the Congressional Record is available online through GPO Access, a service of the Government Printing Office, free of charge to the user. The online database is updated each day the Congressional Record is published. The database includes both text and graphics from the beginning of the 103d Congress, 2d session (January 1994) forward. It is available through GPO Access at www.gpo.gov/gpoaccess. Customers can also access this information with WAIS client software, via telnet at swais.access.gpo.gov, or dial-in using communications software and a modem at (202) 512�091661. Questions or comments regarding this database or GPO Access can be directed to the GPO Access User Support Team at: E-Mail: gpoaccess@gpo.gov; Phone 1�09888�09293�096498 (toll-free), 202�09512�091530 (D.C. area); Fax: 202�09512�091262. The Team's hours of availability are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, except Federal holidays. �1AThe Congressional Record paper and 24x microfiche edition will be furnished by mail to subscribers, free of postage, at the following prices: paper edition, $217.00 for six months, $434.00 per year, or purchased for $6.00 per issue, payable in advance; microfiche edition, $141.00 per year, or purcha… | ||
| CREC-2004-09-13-pt1-PgD880 | 2004-09-13 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/House of Representatives | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCHAMBER | D880 | D881 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "SCONRES", "number": "127"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "363"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "407"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "490"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "667"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "760"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "765"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HRES", "number": "766"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "784"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "1084"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "1318"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1368"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "1576"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "1787"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "2400"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "2457"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3056"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3369"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3478"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4027"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4470"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4481"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4571"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4632"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4658"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4688"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4731"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4836"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5008"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5063"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5069"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5070"}] | 150 Cong. Rec. D880 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 108 (Monday, September 13, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 108 (Monday, September 13, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D880-D881] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page D880]] House of Representatives Chamber Action Measures Introduced: 7 public bills, H.R. 5063-5069; 1 private bill, H.R. 5070; and 5 resolutions, H. Con. Res. 490 and H. Res. 765, 767- 769, were introduced. Pages H7072-73 Additional Cosponsors: Page H7073 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: H.R. 784, to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize appropriations for sewer overflow control grants, amended (H. Rept. 108-675); H.R. 4470, to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to extend the authorization of appropriations for the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program from fiscal year 2005 to 2010 (H. Rept. 108-676); H.R. 4688, to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the Chesapeake Bay Program (H.Rept. 108-677); H.R. 4731, to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the National Estuary Program (H. Rept. 108-678); H.R. 1084, to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organizations flying for public benefit and to the pilots and staff of such organizations, amended (H. Rept. 108-679); H.R. 1787, to remove civil liability barriers that discourage the donation of fire equipment to volunteer fire companies, amended (H. Rept. 108-680); H.R. 3369, to provide immunity for nonprofit athletic organizations in lawsuits arising from claims of ordinary negligence relating to the passage or adoption of rules for athletic competitions and practices (H. Rept. 108-681); H.R. 4571, to amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to improve attorney accountability, amended (H. Rept. 108-682); H.R. 4658, to amend the Service… | ||
| CREC-2004-09-13-pt1-PgD881 | 2004-09-13 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/House Committee Meetings | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCMEETINGS | D881 | D882 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3799"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4571"}] | 150 Cong. Rec. D881 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 108 (Monday, September 13, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 108 (Monday, September 13, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D881-D882] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Committee Meetings CONSTITUTION RESTORATION ACT OF 2004 Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet and Intellectual Property held a hearing on H.R. 3799, Constitution Restoration Act of 2004. Testimony was heard from former Representative William E. Dannemeyer of California; and public witnesses. LAWSUIT ABUSE REDUCTION ACT OF 2004 Committee on Rules: Granted by voice vote, a modified closed rule on H.R. 4571, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2004, providing one hour of debate in the House equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary. The rule waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. The rule [[Page D882]] provides that the amendment in the nature of a substitute now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted. The rule makes in order the amendment printed in the Rules Committee report accompanying the resolution, if offered by Representative Turner of Texas or his designee, which shall be considered as read, and which shall be debatable for 40 minutes equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent. The rule waives all points of order against the amendment printed in the report. Finally, the rules provides one motion to recommit, with or without instructions. Testimony was heard from Representatives Smith (TX) and Scott (VA). | ||
| CREC-2004-09-10-pt1-PgD874-2 | 2004-09-10 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/CONGRESSIONAL PROGRAM AHEAD | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDAHEAD | D874 | D875 | [{"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "305"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "775"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "2028"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2066"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "2237"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2532"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2709"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "S", "number": "2723"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3258"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "3799"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4285"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4306"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4341"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4567"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4571"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4667"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4683"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4808"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4817"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "4887"}, {"congress": "108", "type": "HR", "number": "5045"}] | 150 Cong. Rec. D874 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 107 (Friday, September 10, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 107 (Friday, September 10, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Pages D874-D875] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRESSIONAL PROGRAM AHEAD Week of September 13 through September 18, 2004 Senate Chamber On Monday, at 3:30 p.m., Senate will resume consideration of H.R. 4567, Homeland Security Appropriations; with a vote on, or in relation, to Schumer Amendment No. 3615 to occur at 5:30 p.m. During the balance of the week Senate expects to complete consideration of the Homeland Security Appropriations bill and any other cleared legislative and executive business, including other appropriation bills, when available. Senate Committees (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) Committee on Appropriations: September 14, business meeting to mark up proposed legislation making appropriations for the Department of the Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, proposed legislation making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and proposed legislation making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation and Treasury, the Executive Office of the President, and certain independent agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, 3 p.m., SD- G50. Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: September 15, to hold hearings to examine the 9/11 Commission and efforts to identify and combat terrorist financing, 10 a.m., SD-538. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: September 14, Subcommittee on Oceans, Fisheries and Coast Guard, to hold hearings to examine S. 2066, to authorize appropriations to the Secretary of Commerce for t… | ||
| CREC-2004-09-10-pt1-PgD874 | 2004-09-10 | 108 | 2 | 150 | Daily Digest/House of Representatives | HOUSE | DAILYDIGEST | DDHCHAMBER | D874 | D874 | 150 Cong. Rec. D874 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 107 (Friday, September 10, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 107 (Friday, September 10, 2004)] [Daily Digest] [Page D874] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page D874]] House of Representatives Chamber Action The House was not in session today. The House will meet at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, September 13, for Morning Hour debate. |
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