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| CREC-2010-12-29-pt1-PgH-FrontMatter | 2010-12-29 | 111 | 2 | 156 | House of Representatives | HOUSE | HOUSE | FRONTMATTER | H8991 | H8991 | 156 Cong. Rec. H8991 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010)] [House] [Page H8991] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S Vol. 156 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2010 No. 174 | |||
| CREC-2010-12-29-pt1-PgH8991-2 | 2010-12-29 | 111 | 2 | 156 | APPOINTMENT AFTER SINE DIE OF MEMBER TO NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR THE REVIEW OF THE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS OF THE UNITED STATES INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8991 | H8991 | 156 Cong. Rec. H8991 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010)] [House] [Page H8991] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] APPOINTMENT AFTER SINE DIE OF MEMBER TO NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR THE REVIEW OF THE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS OF THE UNITED STATES INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY Pursuant to Section 1002 of the Intelligence Authorization Act for fiscal year 2003 (P.L. 107-306) as amended by Section 701(a)(3) of the Intelligence Authorization Act for fiscal year 2010 (P.L. 111-259), and the order of the House of January 6, 2009, the Speaker on Tuesday, December 28, 2010, appointed the following Member of the House to the National Commission for the Review of the Research and Development Programs of the United States Intelligence Community: Ms. Harman, California ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2010-12-29-pt1-PgH8991-3 | 2010-12-29 | 111 | 2 | 156 | COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE AFTER SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8991 | H8991 | [{"congress": "111", "type": "SCONRES", "number": "71"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "SCONRES", "number": "78"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "275"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8991 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010)] [House] [Page H8991] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE AFTER SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT Office of the Clerk, House of Representatives, Washington, DC, December 23, 2010. Hon. Nancy Pelosi, The Speaker, U.S. Capitol, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Madam Speaker: Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on December 23, 2010 at 10:10 a.m.: That the Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 78. That the Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 71. That the Senate agreed to without amendment H. Con. Res. 275. Appointment: National Commission for the Review of the Research and Development Programs of the United States Intelligence Community. Indian Law and Order Commission. With best wishes, I am, Sincerely, Lorraine C. Miller. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-29-pt1-PgH8991-4 | 2010-12-29 | 111 | 2 | 156 | ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED AFTER SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT | HOUSE | HOUSE | ENROLLEDSIGNED | H8991 | H8991 | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "847"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "2142"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "2751"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5809"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5901"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6517"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6523"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8991 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010)] [House] [Page H8991] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED AFTER SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT Lorraine C. Miller, Clerk of the House, after sine die adjournment of the 2d Session, 111th Congress, reported and found truly enrolled bills of the House of the following titles, which were thereupon signed by the Speaker pro tempore, Mr. Hoyer, on Thursday, December 23, 2011: H.R. 847. An act to amend the Public Health Service Act to extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack in New York City on September 11, 2001, and for other purposes. H.R. 6517. An act to extend trade adjustment assistance and certain trade preference programs, to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify temporarily certain rates of duty, and for other purposes. Lorraine C. Miller, Clerk of the House, after sine die adjournment of the 2d Session, 111th Congress, also reported and found truly enrolled bills of the House of the following titles, which were thereupon signed by the Speaker pro tempore, Mr. Hoyer, on Tuesday, December 28, 2011: H.R. 2142. An act to require quarterly performance assessments of Government programs for purposes of assessing agency performance and improvement, and to establish agency performance improvement officers and the Performance Improvement Council. H.R. 2751. An act to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the safety of the food supply. H.R. 5809. An act to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to reauthorize and modify provisions relating to the diesel emissions reduction program. H.R. 5901. An act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to authorize the tax c… | ||
| CREC-2010-12-29-pt1-PgH8991-5 | 2010-12-29 | 111 | 2 | 156 | SENATE ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED AFTER SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT | HOUSE | HOUSE | ENROLLEDSIGNED | H8991 | H8992 | [{"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3481"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3903"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "4036"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "4058"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8991 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010)] [House] [Pages H8991-H8992] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SENATE ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED AFTER SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT The Speaker pro tempore, Mr. Hoyer, after sine die adjournment of the 2d Session, 111th Congress, announced his signature to enrolled bills of the Senate of the following titles on Thursday, December 23, 2010: S. 3481. An act to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify Federal responsibility for stormwater pollution. S. 3903. An act to authorize leases of up to 99 years for lands held in trust for Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo. S. 4036. An act to clarify the National Credit Union Administration authority to make stabilization fund expenditures without borrowing from the Treasury. S. 4058. An act to extend certain expiring provisions providing enhanced protections for servicemembers relating to mortgages and mortgage foreclosure. [[Page H8992]] ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-29-pt1-PgH8991 | 2010-12-29 | 111 | 2 | 156 | House of Representatives | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8991 | H8991 | 156 Cong. Rec. H8991 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010)] [House] [Page H8991] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page H8991]] House of Representatives PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AFTER SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT OF THE 111TH CONGRESS 2D SESSION ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2010-12-29-pt1-PgH8992-2 | 2010-12-29 | 111 | 2 | 156 | HOUSE BILLS APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT AFTER SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8992 | H8992 | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "1061"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "2941"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "2965"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "3082"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "4337"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5591"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6198"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6278"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6473"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6516"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8992 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010)] [House] [Page H8992] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HOUSE BILLS APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT AFTER SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT The President, after sine die adjournment of the 2d Session, 111th Congress, notified the Clerk of the House that on the following date, he had approved and signed bills of the following titles: December 22, 2010: H.R. 1061. An act to transfer certain land to the United States to be held in trust for the Hoh Indian Tribe, to place land into trust for the Hoh Indian Tribe, and for other purposes. H.R. 2941. An act to reauthorize and enhance Johanna's Law to increase public awareness and knowledge with respect to gynecologic cancers. H.R. 2965. An act to amend the Small Business Act with respect to the Small Business Innovation Research Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer, Program, and for other purposes. H.R. 3082. An act making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. H.R. 4337. An act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify certain rules applicable to regulated investment companies, and for other purposes. H.R. 5591. An act to designate the airport traffic control tower located at Spokane International Airport in Spokane, Washington, as the ``Ray Daves Airport Traffic Control Tower''. H.R. 6198. An act to amend title 11 of the United States Code to make technical corrections; and for related purposes. H.R. 6278. An act to amend the National Children's Island Act of 1995 to expand allowable uses for Kingman and Heritage Islands by the District of Columbia, and for oth… | ||
| CREC-2010-12-29-pt1-PgH8992-3 | 2010-12-29 | 111 | 2 | 156 | SENATE BILLS APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT AFTER SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8992 | H8992 | [{"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "30"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "1275"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "1405"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "1448"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "1609"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "1774"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "2906"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3199"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3794"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3817"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3860"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3984"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3998"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "4005"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "4010"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8992 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010)] [House] [Page H8992] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SENATE BILLS APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT AFTER SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT The President, after sine die adjournment of the 2d Session, 111th Congress, notified the Clerk of the House that on the following date, he had approved and signed bills of the following titles: December 20, 2010: S. 3817. An act to amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment and Adoption Reform Act of 1978, and the Abandoned Infants Assistance Act of 1988 to reauthorize the Acts, and for other purposes. December 22, 2010: S. 30. an act to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit manipulation of caller identification information. S. 1275. An act to establish a National Foundation on Physical Fitness and Sports to carry out activities to support and supplement the mission of the President's council on Physical Fitness and Sports. S. 1405. An act to redesignate the Long-fellow National Historic Site, Massachusetts, as the ``Longfellow House- Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site''. S. 1448. An act to amend the Act of August 9, 1955, to authorize the Coquille Indian Tribe, and Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw, the Klamath Tribes, and the Burns Pauite Tribe to obtain 99-year lease authority for trust land. S. 1609. An act to authorize a single fisheries cooperative for the Bering Sea Aleutian Islands longline catcher processor subsector, and for other purposes. S. 1774. An act for the relief of Hotaru Nakama Ferschke. S. 2906. An act to amend the … | ||
| CREC-2010-12-29-pt1-PgH8992-4 | 2010-12-29 | 111 | 2 | 156 | REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS | HOUSE | HOUSE | HPUBCOMMREPORT | H8992 | H8993 | 156 Cong. Rec. H8992 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010)] [House] [Pages H8992-H8993] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of committees were delivered to the Clerk for printing and reference to the proper calendar, as follows: [[Page H8993]] [The following actions occurred on December 23, 2010] Ms. VELAZQUEZ: Committee on Small Business. Report on the Activity of the Committee on Small Business for the One Hundred Eleventh Congress (Rept. 111-695). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union. Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California: Committee on Education and Labor. Report on the Activities of the Committee on Education and Labor during the 111th Congress (Rept. 111-696). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union. | |||
| CREC-2010-12-29-pt1-PgH8992 | 2010-12-29 | 111 | 2 | 156 | BILLS PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT AFTER SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8992 | H8992 | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "81"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "628"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "847"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "1107"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "1746"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "4445"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "4602"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "4748"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "4973"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5116"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5133"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5470"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5605"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5606"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5655"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5877"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6392"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6398"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6400"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6412"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6510"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6517"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6533"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8992 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 174 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010)] [House] [Page H8992] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] BILLS PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT AFTER SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT Lorraine C. Miller, Clerk of the House, reports that on December 23, 2010 she presented to the President of the United States, for his approval, the following bills. H.R. 6398. To require the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to fully insure Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts. H.R. 6517. To extend trade adjustment assistance and certain trade preference programs, to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify temporarily certain rates of duty, and for other purposes. H.R. 847. To amend the Public Health Service Act to extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack in New York City on September 11, 2001, and for other purposes. Lorraine C. Miller, Clerk of the House, also reports that on December 28, 2010 she presented to the President of the United States, for his approval, the following bills. H.R. 5470. To exclude an external power supply for certain security or life safety alarms and surveillance system components from the application of certain energy efficiency standards under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. H.R. 4445. To amend Public Law 95-232 to repeal a restriction on treating as Indian country certain lands held in trust for Indian pueblos in New Mexico. H.R. 5116. To invest in innovation through research and development, to improve the competitiveness of the United States, and for other purposes. H.R. 81. To amend the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act and the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to improve cons… | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH-FrontMatter | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | House of Representatives | HOUSE | HOUSE | FRONTMATTER | H8943 | H8943 | 156 Cong. Rec. H8943 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Page H8943] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S Vol. 156 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2010 No. 173 | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8943-2 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | PRAYER | HOUSE | HOUSE | PRAYER | H8943 | H8943 | 156 Cong. Rec. H8943 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Page H8943] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PRAYER Monsignor Stephen J. Rossetti, Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C., offered the following prayer: Good and gracious God, as the year draws to a close, we reflect upon all that has taken place. It is easy for us to thank and praise You for the many good things. It is more difficult to see Your hand in the hard times. Help us to treasure each event, each moment of our lives. Help us to know that Your all-powerful spirit brings life and grace out of everything in our lives. May we embrace the joys and the sorrows. May we embrace the signs of new life and the crosses. As we look forward to a new year, may we look to it with expectation and hope, knowing that You will guide and direct our lives in everything that comes our way. May we praise and thank You for the year that is passing and for the year that is to come. We pray this in Your holy name. Amen.NOTICE If the 111th Congress, 2d Session, adjourns sine die on or before December 23, 2010, a final issue of the Congressional Record for the 111th Congress, 2d Session, will be published on Wednesday, December 29, 2010, in order to permit Members to revise and extend their remarks. All material for insertion must be signed by the Member and delivered to the respective offices of the Official Reporters of Debates (Room HT-59 or S-123 of the Capitol), Monday through Friday, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. through Wednesday, December 29. The final issue will be dated Wednesday, December 29, 2010, and will be delivered on Thursday, December 30, 2010. None of the material printed in the final issue of the Congressional Record may contain subject matter, or relate to any event that occurred after the sine die date. Senators' stat… | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8943-3 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | THE JOURNAL | HOUSE | HOUSE | HJOURNAL | H8943 | H8943 | 156 Cong. Rec. H8943 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Page H8943] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] THE JOURNAL The SPEAKER. The Chair has examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and announces to the House her approval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8943-4 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE | HOUSE | HOUSE | PLEDGE | H8943 | H8944 | 156 Cong. Rec. H8943 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Pages H8943-H8944] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. Skelton) come forward and lead the House in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. SKELTON led the Pledge of Allegiance as follows: [[Page H8944]] I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8943 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | House of Representatives | HOUSE | HOUSE | CALLTOORDER | H8943 | H8943 | 156 Cong. Rec. H8943 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Page H8943] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page H8943]] House of Representatives The House met at 11 a.m. and was called to order by the Speaker. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8944-2 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE | HOUSE | HOUSE | HCLERK | H8944 | H8944 | [{"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3903"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "4445"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5470"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6523"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8944 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Page H8944] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. Edwards of Maryland) laid before the House the following communication from the Clerk of the House of Representatives: Office of the Clerk, House of Representatives, Washington, DC, December 22, 2010. Hon. Nancy Pelosi, The Speaker, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Madam Speaker: Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on December 22, 2010 at 9:41 a.m.: That the Senate passed without amendment H.R. 5470. That the Senate passed without amendment H.R. 4445. That the Senate passed S. 3903. That the Senate passed with amendments H.R. 6523. With best wishes, I am Sincerely, Lorraine C. Miller. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8944-3 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | SOUTH CAROLINA GAINS A CONGRESSIONAL SEAT | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8944 | H8944 | [{"name": "Joe Wilson", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8944 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Page H8944] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] {time} 1110 SOUTH CAROLINA GAINS A CONGRESSIONAL SEAT (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam Speaker, I am grateful to welcome the addition of a new congressional seat to my home State of South Carolina, one of America's fastest growing States. The Census Bureau announced the State's population has grown enough to merit one more Representative in Congress. Our State has been enhanced by transplants from the Midwest and Northeast and from people across the world due to a mild climate and lower tax rates. After 80 years, it appears we will regain a seventh House Member. The people of South Carolina will now have another advocate on their behalf in Washington and another electoral vote for President. Growing our representation on Capitol Hill is a key factor in achieving goals for the people of South Carolina. Our State will have another voice fighting for conservative principles with the new district on the Grand Strand with Florence. In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget September 11th in the global war on terrorism. Godspeed to Marine Captain Ky Hunter, who has successfully accomplished her service for the people of the Second District of South Carolina, and now will be in the liaison office of the Marine Corps. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8944-4 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | IKE SKELTON NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8944 | H8945 | [{"name": "Ike Skelton", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Madeleine Z. Bordallo", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Gene Green", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Joe Wilson", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "44"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6523"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6523"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8944 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Pages H8944-H8945] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IKE SKELTON NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 Mr. SKELTON. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table the bill (H.R. 6523) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2011 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes, with the Senate amendments thereto, and concur in the Senate amendments. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The text of the Senate amendments is as follows: Senate amendments: Strike title XVII and corresponding table of contents on page 18. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Missouri? Ms. BORDALLO. Madam Speaker, reserving the right to object, I take this moment to express great disappointment at the situation the House now finds itself. It is very unfortunate that before us is an amended version of the Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011. Last night, the other body struck title XVII of the version of the bill that this House passed last Friday, December 17. Title XVII, Madam Speaker, was the Guam World War II Loyalty Recognition Act, which the House has passed on multiple occasions with strong bipartisan support. Several Senators objected to its inclusion in the bill. They expressed concerns over its budgetary impact, and indicated a willingness to work toward identifying an acceptable way to authorize and pay the claims. I regret the inability to resolve this matter at this time, and I am very appreciative of the strong support from Chairman Skelton and incoming chairman of the House Ar… | |
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8944 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | REPEAL OF DON'T ASK, DON'T TELL | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8944 | H8944 | [{"name": "Jared Polis", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8944 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Page H8944] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] REPEAL OF DON'T ASK, DON'T TELL (Mr. POLIS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute.) Mr. POLIS. Madam Speaker, I just returned from the signing of the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell. The President spoke wisely and strongly and welcomed those who were discharged under the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy to consider reenlisting. President Obama said: ``There will never be a full accounting of the heroism demonstrated by gay Americans in service to this country.'' He continued, ``As the first generation to serve openly in our armed services, you will stand for all those who came before you, and you will serve as role models for all those who come after you.'' Madam Speaker, today is an important day, not just for gay and lesbian members of the military, but to all of us who are gay or lesbian, to our families, to our friends, for they all know that today we hold our heads a little higher as Americans. We are closer to equal treatment under the law, which is all we've ever asked for. Our government will no longer be an instrument of discrimination against us, and all America will see and be told of the patriotism of the gay and lesbian Americans who proudly defend a country that today is one step closer to considering us equal. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8945-2 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | THE RUMP CONGRESS | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8945 | H8945 | [{"name": "Tom McClintock", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8945 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Page H8945] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] THE RUMP CONGRESS (Mr. McCLINTOCK asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute.) Mr. McCLINTOCK. Madam Speaker, this lame duck session is rapidly descending into farce. I believe the House is now in danger of becoming a caricature of everything the American people rejected in November: incompetence, arrogance, and a complete detachment from reality. Nearly 2 months ago, the American people said very clearly they don't want this Congress legislating for them any longer. And instead of graciously and humbly accepting the public's verdict, the Democratic leaders seem intent to thumb their nose at the American people. Perhaps the most bitter indictment of a malingering legislative body was delivered by Cromwell to the Rump Parliament. His words seem appropriate now to this rump Congress: ``You have sat here too long for any good you have been doing. It is not fit that you should sit here any longer. You shall now give way to better men. Now depart and go, I say, in the name of God, go.'' ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8945-3 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | CELEBRATING THE 111TH CONGRESS | HOUSE | HOUSE | CELEBRATING | H8945 | H8945 | [{"name": "Steve Cohen", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8945 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Page H8945] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CELEBRATING THE 111TH CONGRESS (Mr. COHEN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute.) Mr. COHEN. Madam Speaker, today does end the 111th Congress, which Norm Ornstein, one of the most respected historians and observers of public events, said was the most historic and productive Congress since 1965. I am proud to have been a Member of this 111th Congress that gave us health care, which this country yearned for for over 100 years; that saved us from the precipice of economic decline with the stimulus act that has done much good for this country and saved us from a great depression; that gave us the Lilly Ledbetter law for women who were discriminated against in the workplace; that gave us Don't Ask, Don't Tell; that also gave us credit card reform, student loan reform, additional Pell Grants, tobacco regulations, and food safety legislation. This 111th Congress did more than any Congress since Lyndon Johnson's in 1965 to 1966, and did it under the effective, passionate, honest, and remarkable leadership of the most historic Speaker in the House of Representatives' history, the Honorable Nancy Pelosi, who I am proud to have voted for and served with. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8945-4 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | CONGRATULATING LADY NITTANY LIONS VOLLEYBALL TEAM | HOUSE | HOUSE | CONGRATULATIONS | H8945 | H8945 | [{"name": "Glenn Thompson", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8945 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Page H8945] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRATULATING LADY NITTANY LIONS VOLLEYBALL TEAM (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, the Lady Nittany Lions volleyball team went to Kansas City on Saturday, December 18, and brought home a terrific and unprecedented Christmas present to their school, Penn State University. They won their fourth straight NCAA Division I championship. While the team was undefeated in their previous two seasons, they were 32-5 going into the championship this year, and the California Golden Bears went into the match with a 30-4 season. The two teams have dominated the championships, meeting for 4 consecutive years in the regionals, semis or finals. This was Coach Russ Rose's fifth championship, and the ladies celebrated by giving their coach a ring for his thumb. He is the first coach in NCAA Division I women's volleyball history to win five national titles. The most outstanding player was Deja McClendon. Blair Brown summed up the feelings of the team in this quote: ``We're thrilled to have four national championships, but the legacy we want to leave is the program's history, I guess. It's the tradition of working hard every day in practice and going hard, because that's how you get here.'' Congratulations to the team, the coach, and the school for this outstanding record. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8945-5 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | PASS THE 9/11 FIRST RESPONDERS BILL | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8945 | H8946 | [{"name": "Donald M. Payne", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8945 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Pages H8945-H8946] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PASS THE 9/11 FIRST RESPONDERS BILL (Mr. PAYNE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. PAYNE. This is my country! Land of my birth! This is my country! Grandest on Earth! I pledge thee my allegiance, America, the bold, For this is my country to have and to hold. [[Page H8946]] This is my country! Land of my choice! This is my country! Hear my proud voice! I pledge thee my allegiance, America, the bold, For this is my country to have and to hold. As a youngster in elementary school, I sang this song proudly many times. And nearly a decade ago, 9/11 responders embodied the American spirit proclaimed in this song when they dropped everything to help this country. These Americans paid the ultimate sacrifice and risked their health and lives when our country was attacked. Unfortunately, many have developed health issues as a result of their service. But my Republican colleagues believe that this treatment is too costly. The 9/11 Health and Compensation Act would provide monitoring and specialized treatment for those responders who were exposed to toxins during 9/11 and this bill is completely paid for. No responders questioned whether they should go in. Those American flag-wearing lapel Senators should vote for the 9/11 Health and Compensation Act. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8945 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | SAYING GOOD-BYE TO FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8945 | H8945 | [{"name": "John A. Yarmuth", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8945 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Page H8945] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SAYING GOOD-BYE TO FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES (Mr. YARMUTH asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute.) Mr. YARMUTH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to say good-bye to some dear friends and colleagues. Four years ago, we arrived in this body, over 40 of us, and we were called the majority makers because we had brought control of the House back to the Democrats. And now 18 of us are leaving for other endeavors. They have become more than colleagues and Members and great Americans, they have become part of a family. So I salute Baron Hill, Paul Hodes, John Hall, Carol Shea-Porter, Patrick Murphy, Ron Klein, Steve Kagen, Joe Sestak, Brad Ellsworth, Charlie Wilson, Chris Carney, Zack Space, Harry Mitchell, Mike Arcuri, Phil Hare, Bill Foster, Travis Childers, and Ciro Rodriguez. Although their faces will not appear in this body, at least on a frequent basis, the memories and the legacy that they have left will live on forever. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8946-2 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | MOST ASTUTE, CONSCIENTIOUS CONGRESS IN THE HISTORY OF THE NATION | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8946 | H8946 | [{"name": "Sheila Jackson Lee", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8946 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Page H8946] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] MOST ASTUTE, CONSCIENTIOUS CONGRESS IN THE HISTORY OF THE NATION (Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute.) Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas. Madam Speaker, my colleagues are absolutely right. This has been the most astute and conscientious Congress in the history of our Nation, the 111th Congress, led by the very astute and courageous Nancy Pelosi, the historic first woman Speaker. I thank her and the leadership. Thank you for health care and Wall Street reform. Thank you for the reform of the GI Bill, to provide more opportunity. And, as well, thank you for moving and pushing compassionately the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell. The White House ceremony today was powerful. Thank you again for recognizing that the 9/11 heroes health bill must be taken care of. I ask the other body to act now and do not go home without doing so. But yet the omnibus bill that will help so many millions of Americans with resources directed to them has been imploded, and I call upon the Senate, I call upon this House when we return, to be able to return America's resources back to them. We negotiated that omnibus. It is time to make sure that those veterans and those who need PTSD recovery and those who need health care are provided for through this omnibus bill. Happy holiday, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8946-3 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | PASS THE 9/11 HEALTH BENEFITS BILL | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8946 | H8946 | [{"name": "James A. Himes", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8946 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Page H8946] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PASS THE 9/11 HEALTH BENEFITS BILL (Mr. HIMES asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute.) Mr. HIMES. Madam Speaker, what does the Congress owe the American people? I think it owes a young man or a young woman who will put on the uniform of this Nation and agree to sacrifice his or her life the right to serve. The Republicans, all but a handful of courageous Republicans, disagree. I think that it owes a child who was brought here by their parents from a country they don't know, who speaks a language they don't speak, the opportunity to serve, to get a degree, to ultimately become an American. The Republicans disagree. But I know, Madam Speaker, that we owe those brave responders who went to the site of 9/11 and risked their health and risked their lives to serve others in this Nation's moment of pain, we owe them health care. The Republican Party disagrees. And it is to the shame of this institution and it will be to the eternal shame of the Republican Party if they do not allow us, after helping the banks, after helping the auto companies, after helping Americans, if they do not allow us to help the volunteers of 9/11. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8946-4 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | A VERY PRODUCTIVE CONGRESS | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8946 | H8946 | [{"name": "Frank Pallone, Jr.", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8946 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Page H8946] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] A VERY PRODUCTIVE CONGRESS (Mr. PALLONE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute.) Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I don't think there is any doubt that this has been one of the most productive Congresses in American history, but I also want to talk about the lame duck session and how productive that has been as well. In this lame duck session, we have had one of the largest major tax cuts to help the average person, to help the middle class, in the history of the Republic. Child tax credits, payroll tax reduction, education tax benefits, the list goes on. In addition to that, we did the ``doc fix'' for Medicare for another year. We also repealed Don't Ask, Don't Tell. Finally, yesterday, we did the food safety bill, one of the most comprehensive bills that we could possibly pass. So there is no question that this has been a productive Congress, and this has been a very productive lame duck Congress. I am also hopeful that today in the Senate and here in the House we will also pass the 9/ 11 health bill for first responders, and that will complete, again, one of the most productive lame duck sessions and productive Congresses in American history. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8946 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | CONTINUING RECORD OF SUCCESSFUL JOB CREATION | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8946 | H8946 | [{"name": "Andre Carson", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8946 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Page H8946] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] {time} 1120 CONTINUING RECORD OF SUCCESSFUL JOB CREATION (Mr. CARSON of Indiana asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute.) Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Madam Speaker, I rise to express my hope that the 112th Congress will continue this Congress' record of successful job creation. We have taken the necessary steps during this, the most productive Congress in years, to pass a long list of important legislation. From middle class tax relief to the small business jobs initiatives, to teacher and health care jobs, to programs helping to keep Americans in their homes, the 111th Congress has succeeded in moving the American people's agenda forward. We have already created millions of jobs and spurred 11 months of private-sector job growth. But this recession cannot be corrected overnight. Next year, we must all focus on building the next generation of workers, increasing access to quality education, remaining competitive in the global marketplace and reducing the deficit. Together, we must all continue moving our country forward. I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle in the next Congress. Thank you, God bless, happy holidays, and happy new year. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8946-5 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | GENERAL LEAVE | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8946 | H8946 | [{"name": "James A. Himes", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6523"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6523"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8946 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Page H8946] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] GENERAL LEAVE Mr. HIMES. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and insert extraneous material on the Senate amendments to H.R. 6523. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Connecticut? There was no objection. ____________________ | |
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8946-6 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | RECESS | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8946 | H8946 | 156 Cong. Rec. H8946 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Page H8946] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECESS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair declares the House in recess subject to the call of the Chair. Accordingly (at 11 o'clock and 25 minutes a.m.), the House stood in recess subject to the call of the Chair. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8946-7 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | AFTER RECESS | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8946 | H8946 | 156 Cong. Rec. H8946 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Page H8946] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] {time} 1550 AFTER RECESS The recess having expired, the House was called to order by the Speaker pro tempore (Ms. Edwards of Maryland) at 3 o'clock and 50 minutes p.m. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8946-8 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE | HOUSE | HOUSE | HCLERK | H8946 | H8947 | [{"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "4053"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8946 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Pages H8946-H8947] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE The SPEAKER pro tempore laid before the House the following communication from the Clerk of the House of Representatives: Office of the Clerk, House of Representatives, Washington, DC, December 22, 2010. Hon. Nancy Pelosi, The Speaker, U.S. Capitol, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Madam Speaker: Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of rule II of [[Page H8947]] the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on December 22, 2010 at 11:30 a.m.: That the Senate passed S. 4053. With best wishes, I am Sincerely, Lorraine C. Miller. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8947-2 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE | HOUSE | HOUSE | HCLERK | H8947 | H8947 | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "847"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8947 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Page H8947] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE The SPEAKER pro tempore laid before the House the following communication from the Clerk of the House of Representatives: Office of the Clerk, House of Representatives, Washington, DC, December 22, 2010. Hon. Nancy Pelosi, The Speaker, U.S. Capitol, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Madam Speaker: Pursuant to the permission granted in clause 2(h) of rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on December 22, 2010 at 3:11 p.m.: That the Senate passed with an amendment H.R. 847. With best wishes, I am Sincerely, Lorraine C. Miller. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8947-3 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | CONDITIONAL ADJOURNMENT TO FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2010 | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8947 | H8947 | [{"name": "Michael A. Arcuri", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "336"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "336"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8947 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Page H8947] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONDITIONAL ADJOURNMENT TO FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2010 Mr. ARCURI. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today on a motion offered pursuant to this order, it adjourn to meet at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 24, 2010, unless it sooner has received a message from the Senate transmitting its concurrence in House Concurrent Resolution 336, in which case the House shall stand adjourned sine die pursuant to that concurrent resolution. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from New York? There was no objection. ____________________ | |
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8947-4 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | JAMES ZADROGA 9/11 HEALTH AND COMPENSATION ACT OF 2010 | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8947 | H8966 | [{"name": "Michael A. Arcuri", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Frank Pallone, Jr.", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Michael C. Burgess", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Henry A. Waxman", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Tom Cole", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Jerrold Nadler", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Kevin Brady", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Nancy Pelosi", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Carolyn B. Maloney", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Eliot L. Engel", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Joseph Crowley", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Louise McIntosh Slaughter", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Charles B. Rangel", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Michael E. McMahon", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Anna G. Eshoo", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "David Scott", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Sheila Jackson Lee", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Peter T. King", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Gene Green", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Timothy V. Johnson", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Rush Holt", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Paul D. Ryan", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Carolyn McCarthy", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Chris Van Hollen", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Gary L. Ackerman", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Danny K. Davis", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "James R. Langevin", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Bill Pascrell, Jr.", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Nita M. Lowey", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Joe Baca", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Judy Chu", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Bruce L. Braley", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Barbara Lee", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Stephanie Herseth Sandlin", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Luis V. Gutierrez", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Linda T. Sanchez", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Bob Filner", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Candice S. Miller", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Xavier Becerra", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Eddie Bernice Johnson", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Judy Biggert", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Geoff Davis", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "847"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "847"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6547"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8947 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Pages H8947-H8966] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] JAMES ZADROGA 9/11 HEALTH AND COMPENSATION ACT OF 2010 Mr. ARCURI. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that it be in order at any time to take from the Speaker's table the bill H.R. 847, with the Senate amendment thereto, and to consider in the House, without intervention of any point of order except those arising under clause 10 in rule XXI, a motion offered by the chair of the Committee on Energy and Commerce or his designee that the House concur in the Senate amendment; that the Senate amendment be considered as read; that the motion be debatable for 30 minutes equally divided and controlled by the Chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce; and that the previous question be considered as ordered on the motion to final adoption without intervening motion. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from New York? There was no objection. Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the order of the House of today, I call up the bill (H.R. 847) to amend the Public Health Service Act to extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack in New York City on September 11, 2001, and for other purposes, with the Senate amendment thereto, and I have a motion at the desk. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will designate the Senate amendment. The text of the Senate amendment is as follows: Senate amendment: Strike all after the enacting clause and insert the following: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010''. (b) Table of Content… | |
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8947 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE | HOUSE | HOUSE | HCLERK | H8947 | H8947 | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6398"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8947 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Page H8947] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE The SPEAKER pro tempore laid before the House the following communication from the Clerk of the House of Representatives: Office of the Clerk, House of Representatives, Washington, DC, December 22, 2010. Hon. Nancy Pelosi, The Speaker, U.S. Capitol, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Madam Speaker: Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on December 22, 2010 at 2:17 p.m.: That the Senate passed without amendment H.R. 6398. With best wishes, I am Sincerely, Lorraine C. Miller. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8966-2 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2010 | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8966 | H8974 | [{"name": "Chris Van Hollen", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Edolphus Towns", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Sheila Jackson Lee", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "327"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "372"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "372"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "372"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "985"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "1507"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8966 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Pages H8966-H8974] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2010 Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table the bill (S. 372) to amend chapter 23 of title 5, United States Code, to clarify the disclosures of information protected from prohibited personnel practices, require a statement in nondisclosure policies, forms, and agreements that such policies, forms, and agreements conform with certain disclosure protections, provide certain authority for the Special Counsel, and for other purposes, and ask for its immediate consideration in the House. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Maryland? There was no objection. The text of the bill is as follows: S. 372 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2010''. TITLE I--PROTECTION OF CERTAIN DISCLOSURES OF INFORMATION BY FEDERAL EMPLOYEES SEC. 101. CLARIFICATION OF DISCLOSURES COVERED. (a) In General.--Section 2302(b)(8) of title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)(i)-- (A) by striking ``a violation'' and inserting ``any violation''; and (B) by adding ``except for an alleged violation that is a minor, inadvertent violation, and occurs during the conscientious carrying out of official duties,'' after ``regulation,''; and (2) in subparagraph (B)(i)-- (A) by striking ``a violation'' and inserting ``any viola… | |
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8966 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | PERSONAL EXPLANATION | HOUSE | HOUSE | PERSONALEXPLAIN | H8966 | H8966 | [{"name": "Timothy V. Johnson", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "847"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "847"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8966 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Page H8966] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois. Madam Speaker, unfortunately I was not able to be in Washington, DC today to vote on the motion to concur in the Senate Amendment to H.R. 847. Had I been in Washington for this vote, I would have voted ``present.'' ____________________ | |
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8974 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE | HOUSE | HOUSE | HMESSAGE | H8974 | H8975 | [{"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "4058"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8974 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Pages H8974-H8975] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE A message from the Senate by Ms. Byrd, one of its clerks, announced that the Senate has passed a bill of the following title in which the concurrence of the House is requested: S. 4058. An act to extend certain expiring provisions providing enhanced protections for servicemembers relating to mortgages and mortgage foreclosure. [[Page H8975]] ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8975-2 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | GENERAL LEAVE | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8975 | H8975 | [{"name": "Chris Van Hollen", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8975 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Page H8975] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] GENERAL LEAVE Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on the measures just considered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Maryland? There was no objection. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8975-3 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | CLARIFYING THE NATIONAL CREDIT UNION ADMINISTRATION AUTHORITY | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8975 | H8976 | [{"name": "Ron Klein", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "4036"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "4036"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "4036"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8975 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Pages H8975-H8976] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CLARIFYING THE NATIONAL CREDIT UNION ADMINISTRATION AUTHORITY Mr. KLEIN of Florida. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Financial Services be discharged from further consideration of the bill (S. 4036) to clarify the National Credit Union Administration authority to make stabilization fund expenditures without borrowing from the Treasury, and ask for its immediate consideration in the House. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Florida? There was no objection. The text of the bill is as follows: S. 4036 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. STABILIZATION FUND. (a) Additional Advances.--Section 217(c)(3) of the Federal Credit Union Act (12 U.S.C. 1790e(c)(3)) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``and any additional advances''. (b) Assessments.--Section 217 of the Federal Credit Union Act (12 U.S.C. 1790e) is amended by striking subsection (d) and inserting the following: ``(d) Assessment Authority.-- ``(1) Assessments relating to expenditures under subsection (b).--In order to make expenditures, as described in subsection (b), the Board may assess a special premium with respect to each insured credit union in an aggregate amount that is reasonably calculated to make any pending or future expenditure described in subsection (b), which premium shall be due and payable not later than 60 days after the date of the assessment. In setting the amount of any assessment under … | |
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8975 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | SUPPORTING OLYMPIC DAY | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8975 | H8975 | [{"name": "Chris Van Hollen", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HRES", "number": "1461"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HRES", "number": "1461"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HRES", "number": "1461"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8975 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Page H8975] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] {time} 1740 SUPPORTING OLYMPIC DAY Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform be discharged from further consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1461) supporting Olympic Day on June 23, 2010, and congratulating Team USA and World Fit participants, and ask for its immediate consideration in the House. The Clerk read the title of the resolution. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Maryland? There was no objection. The text of the resolution is as follows: H. Res. 1461 Whereas Olympic Day, June 23, 2010, celebrates the Olympic ideal of developing peace through sport; Whereas June 23 marks the anniversary of the founding of the modern Olympic movement, the date on which the Congress of Paris approved the proposal of Pierre de Coubertin to found the modern Olympics; Whereas for more than 100 years, the Olympic movement has built a more peaceful and better world by educating young people through amateur athletics, by bringing together athletes from many countries in friendly competition, and by forging new relationships bound by friendship, solidarity, and fair play; Whereas the United States advocates the ideals of the Olympic movement; Whereas Olympic Day will encourage the development of Olympic and Paralympic sport in the United States; Whereas Team USA won an historic 37 medals at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games; Whereas Team USA won 13 medals at the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games; Whereas the USOC Paralympic Mi… | |
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8976-2 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | REMOVAL CLARIFICATION ACT OF 2010 | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8976 | H8977 | [{"name": "Henry C. \"Hank\" Johnson, Jr.", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6560"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6560"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6560"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8976 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Pages H8976-H8977] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] REMOVAL CLARIFICATION ACT OF 2010 Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be discharged from further consideration of the bill (H.R. 6560) to amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify and improve certain provisions relating to the removal of litigation against Federal officers or agencies to Federal courts, and for other purposes, and ask for its immediate consideration in the House. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Georgia? There was no objection. The text of the bill is as follows: H. R. 6560 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Removal Clarification Act of 2010''. SEC. 2. REMOVAL OF CERTAIN LITIGATION TO FEDERAL COURTS. (a) Clarification of Inclusion of Certain Types of Proceedings.--Section 1442 of title 28, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph (1)-- (A) by inserting ``that is'' after ``or criminal prosecution''; (B) by inserting ``and that is'' after ``in a State court''; and (C) by inserting ``or directed to'' after ``against''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(c) As used in subsection (a), the terms `civil action' and `criminal prosecution' include any proceeding (whether or not ancillary to another proceeding) to the extent that in such proceeding a judicial order, including a subpoena for testimony or doc… | |
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8976 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | CELEBRATING 130 YEARS OF UNITED STATES-ROMANIAN DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS | HOUSE | HOUSE | CELEBRATING | H8976 | H8976 | [{"name": "Ron Klein", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "SCONRES", "number": "67"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "SCONRES", "number": "67"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "SCONRES", "number": "67"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8976 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Page H8976] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CELEBRATING 130 YEARS OF UNITED STATES-ROMANIAN DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS Mr. KLEIN of Florida. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Foreign Affairs be discharged from further consideration of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 67) celebrating 130 years of United States-Romanian diplomatic relations, congratulating the Romanian people on their achievements as a great nation, and reaffirming the deep bonds of trust and values between the United States and Romania, a trusted and most valued ally, and ask for its immediate consideration in the House. The Clerk read the title of the concurrent resolution. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Florida? There was no objection. The text of the concurrent resolution is as follows: S. Con. Res. 67 Whereas the United States established diplomatic relations with Romania in June 1880; Whereas the United States and Romania are two countries united by shared values and a strong commitment to freedom, democracy, and prosperity; Whereas Romania has shown, for the past 20 years, remarkable leadership in advancing security and democratic principles in Eastern Europe, the Western Balkans, and the Black Sea region, and has amply participated to the forging of a wider Europe, whole and free; Whereas Romania's commitment to meeting the greatest responsibilities and challenges of the 21st century is and has been reflected by its contribution to the international efforts of stabilization in Afghanistan and Iraq, its decision to participate in the United States missile defense system in Europe, its leadership in regional nonprolifer… | |
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8977-2 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | GENERAL LEAVE | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8977 | H8977 | [{"name": "Henry C. \"Hank\" Johnson, Jr.", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8977 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Page H8977] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] GENERAL LEAVE Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members have 5 legislative days to include their statements into the Record. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Georgia? There was no objection. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8977-3 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | REAL ESTATE JOBS AND INVESTMENT ACT OF 2010 | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8977 | H8978 | [{"name": "Jim McDermott", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5901"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5901"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8977 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Pages H8977-H8978] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] REAL ESTATE JOBS AND INVESTMENT ACT OF 2010 Mr. McDERMOTT. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table the bill (H.R. 5901) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt certain stock of real estate investment trusts from the tax on foreign investment in United States real property interests, and for other purposes, with the Senate amendments thereto, and concur in the Senate amendments. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The text of the Senate amendments is as follows: Senate amendments: Strike all after the enacting clause and insert the following: SECTION 1. AUTHORITY OF TAX COURT TO APPOINT EMPLOYEES. (a) In General.--Subsection (a) of section 7471 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to employees) is amended to read as follows: ``(a) Appointment and Compensation.-- ``(1) Clerk.--The Tax Court may appoint a clerk without regard to the provisions of title 5, United States Code, governing appointments in the competitive service. The clerk shall serve at the pleasure of the Tax Court. ``(2) Judge-appointed employees.-- ``(A) In general.--The judges and special trial judges of the Tax Court may appoint employees, in such numbers as the Tax Court may approve, without regard to the provisions of title 5, United States Code, governing appointments in the competitive service. Any such employee shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing judge. ``(B) Exemption from federal leave provisions.--A law clerk appointed under this subsection shall be exempt from the provisions of subchapter I of chapter 63 of title 5, United States Code. Any unused sick le… | |
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8977 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | HONORING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FREEDOM RIDES | HOUSE | HOUSE | HONORING | H8977 | H8977 | [{"name": "Henry C. \"Hank\" Johnson, Jr.", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HRES", "number": "1779"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HRES", "number": "1779"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HRES", "number": "1779"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8977 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Page H8977] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FREEDOM RIDES Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be discharged from further consideration of House Resolution 1779 and ask for its immediate consideration in the House. The Clerk read the title of the resolution. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Georgia? There was no objection. The text of the resolution is as follows: H. Res. 1779 Whereas, on May 4, 1961, a Greyhound bus left Washington, DC with black and white passengers and traveled South to challenge discriminatory racial segregation laws; Whereas, while the travels of these passengers were initially called a Journey of Reconciliation, their efforts would come to be known as the Freedom Rides; Whereas these Southern-bound passengers, known as the Freedom Riders, were united by their commitment to end segregation and ongoing racial discrimination; Whereas the Freedom Riders traveled into states where Jim Crow laws were still prevalent, thus challenging the Federal Government to enforce its decision to overturn them by non- violently integrating the bus routes and rest stops; Whereas, on their journeys during the Summer of 1961, the Freedom Riders would stop at locations in Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Louisiana; Whereas, at many times during the Freedom Rides, the Riders encountered antagonism, verbal abuse, acts of violence, and incarceration, yet never gave up their commitment to equality and social justice… | |
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8978-2 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | CLARIFYING FEDERAL RESPONSIBILITY TO PAY FOR STORMWATER POLLUTION | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8978 | H8980 | [{"name": "Thomas S.P. Perriello", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "James L. Oberstar", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Eleanor Holmes Norton", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Eddie Bernice Johnson", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3481"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3481"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3481"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5724"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8978 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Pages H8978-H8980] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CLARIFYING FEDERAL RESPONSIBILITY TO PAY FOR STORMWATER POLLUTION Mr. PERRIELLO. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table the bill (S. 3481) to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify Federal responsibility for stormwater pollution, and ask for its immediate consideration in the House. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Virginia? There was no objection. The text of the bill is as follows: S. 3481 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. FEDERAL RESPONSIBILITY TO PAY FOR STORMWATER PROGRAMS. Section 313 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1323) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c) Reasonable Service Charges.-- ``(1) In general.--For the purposes of this Act, reasonable service charges described in subsection (a) include any reasonable nondiscriminatory fee, charge, or assessment that is-- ``(A) based on some fair approximation of the proportionate contribution of the property or facility to stormwater pollution (in terms of quantities of pollutants, or volume or rate of stormwater discharge or runoff from the property or facility); and ``(B) used to pay or reimburse the costs associated with any stormwater management program (whether associated with a separate storm sewer system or a sewer system that manages a combination of stormwater and sanitary waste), including the full range of programmatic and structural costs attribu… | |
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8978 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | MAKING A TECHNICAL CORRECTION TO IMPLEMENT THE VETERANS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ACT | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8978 | H8978 | [{"name": "Susan A. Davis", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HRES", "number": "1757"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HRES", "number": "1783"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HRES", "number": "1783"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HRES", "number": "1783"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8978 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Page H8978] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] MAKING A TECHNICAL CORRECTION TO IMPLEMENT THE VETERANS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ACT Mrs. DAVIS of California. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on House Administration be discharged from further consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1783) making a technical correction to a cross-reference in the final regulations issued by the Office of Compliance to implement the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 that apply to the House of Representatives and employees of the House of Representatives, and ask for its immediate consideration in the House. The Clerk read the title of the resolution. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentlewoman from California? There was no objection. The text of the resolution is as follows: H. Res. 1783 Resolved, That section 3(b) of House Resolution 1757, agreed to December 15, 2010, is amended by striking paragraph (1) and redesignating paragraphs (2) through (5) as paragraphs (1) through (4). The resolution was agreed to. A motion to reconsider was laid on the table. ____________________ | |
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8980-2 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | LEASE AUTHORIZATION FOR OHKAY OWINGEH PUEBLO | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8980 | H8980 | [{"name": "Ben Ray Lujan", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3903"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3903"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3903"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8980 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Page H8980] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] LEASE AUTHORIZATION FOR OHKAY OWINGEH PUEBLO Mr. LUJAN. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table the bill (S. 3903) to authorize leases of up to 99 years for lands held in trust for Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo, and ask for its immediate consideration in the House. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from New Mexico? There was no objection. The text of the bill is as follows: S. 3903 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. OHKAY OWINGEH PUEBLO LEASING AUTHORITY. Subsection (a) of the first section of the Act of August 9, 1955 (25 U.S.C. 415(a)), is amended in the second sentence by inserting ``and lands held in trust for Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo'' after ``of land on the Devils Lake Sioux Reservation,''. Mr. LUJAN. Madam Speaker, today I rise to ask my colleagues to support an important measure that will allow the Pueblo of Ohkay Owingeh, in Northern New Mexico, to expand economic opportunities for their tribal members. Ohkay Owingeh is a small tribal community (Pueblo) in the northern part of my district and is part of the cultural fabric of Northern New Mexico. Since before Spanish rule, and American Manifest Destiny the small pueblo of Ohkay Owingeh used it's surrounding lands to provide for its people. As history moved to present day the Federal government and tribal communities entered into trust treaties to provide for the well being of Indian people across our nation. As part of the federal government's trust obligation to tribal communities, putting lands int… | |
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8980-3 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | GENERAL LEAVE | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8980 | H8980 | [{"name": "Ben Ray Lujan", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8980 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Page H8980] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] GENERAL LEAVE Mr. LUJAN. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may revise and extend their remarks on the measures considered by unanimous consent today. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from New Mexico? There was no objection. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8980-4 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | APPOINTING A COMMITTEE TO INFORM THE PRESIDENT | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8980 | H8980 | [{"name": "Jim McDermott", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HRES", "number": "1784"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HRES", "number": "1784"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8980 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Page H8980] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] APPOINTING A COMMITTEE TO INFORM THE PRESIDENT Mr. McDERMOTT. Madam Speaker, I send to the desk a privileged resolution and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 1784 Resolved, That a committee of two Members of the House be appointed to wait upon the President of the United States and inform him that the House of Representatives has completed its business of the session and is ready to adjourn, unless the President has some other communication to make to them. The resolution was agreed to. A motion to reconsider was laid on the table. ____________________ | |
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8980-5 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEE TO NOTIFY THE PRESIDENT | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8980 | H8981 | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HRES", "number": "1784"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HRES", "number": "1784"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8980 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Pages H8980-H8981] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] {time} 1750 APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEE TO NOTIFY THE PRESIDENT The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to House Resolution 1784, the Chair [[Page H8981]] appoints the following Members of the House to the committee to notify the President: The gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Hoyer); The gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Boehner). ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8980 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | HELPING HEROES KEEP THEIR HOMES ACT OF 2010 | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8980 | H8980 | [{"name": "Thomas S.P. Perriello", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "4058"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "4058"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "4058"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8980 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Page H8980] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HELPING HEROES KEEP THEIR HOMES ACT OF 2010 Mr. PERRIELLO. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table the bill (S. 4058) to extend certain expiring provisions providing enhanced protections for servicemembers relating to mortgages and mortgage foreclosure, and ask for its immediate consideration in the House. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Virginia? There was no objection. The text of the bill is as follows: S. 4058 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Helping Heroes Keep Their Homes Act of 2010''. SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF ENHANCED PROTECTIONS FOR SERVICEMEMBERS RELATING TO MORTGAGES AND MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE UNDER SERVICEMEMBERS CIVIL RELIEF ACT. Paragraph (2) of section 2203(c) of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-289) is amended-- (1) by striking ``December 31, 2010'' and inserting ``December 31, 2012''; and (2) by striking ``January 1, 2011'' and inserting ``January 1, 2013''. The bill was ordered to be read a third time, was read the third time, and passed, and a motion to reconsider was laid on the table. ____________________ | |
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8981-2 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | GRANTING MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE PRIVILEGE TO REVISE AND EXTEND REMARKS IN CONGRESSIONAL RECORD UNTIL LAST EDITION IS PUBLISHED | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8981 | H8981 | [{"name": "Jim McDermott", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8981 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Page H8981] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] GRANTING MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE PRIVILEGE TO REVISE AND EXTEND REMARKS IN CONGRESSIONAL RECORD UNTIL LAST EDITION IS PUBLISHED Mr. McDERMOTT. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that Members may have until publication of the last edition of the Congressional Record authorized for the Second Session of the 111th Congress by the Joint Committee on Printing to revise and extend their remarks and to include brief, related extraneous material on any matter occurring before the adjournment of the Second Session sine die. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Washington? There was no objection. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8981-3 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | APPOINTMENT--BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF VIETNAM EDUCATION FOUNDATION | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8981 | H8981 | 156 Cong. Rec. H8981 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Page H8981] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] APPOINTMENT--BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF VIETNAM EDUCATION FOUNDATION The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 205(a) of the Vietnam Education Foundation Act of 2000 (P.L. 106-554), and the order of the House of January 6, 2009, the Chair announces the Speaker's appointment of the following Member of the House to the Board of Directors of the Vietnam Education Foundation: Upon the recommendation of the majority leader: Ms. Loretta Sanchez, California. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8981-4 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | REPORT FROM COMMITTEE TO NOTIFY THE PRESIDENT | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8981 | H8981 | [{"name": "Jim McDermott", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8981 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Page H8981] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] REPORT FROM COMMITTEE TO NOTIFY THE PRESIDENT Mr. McDERMOTT. Madam Speaker, your committee appointed to inform the President that the House is ready to adjourn and to ask him if he has any further communications to make to the House has performed that duty and advises me that the President has directed them to say that he has no further communications to make to the House. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair thanks the gentleman. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8981-5 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | THIS IS NO WAY TO RUN A GOVERNMENT | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8981 | H8981 | [{"name": "Louie Gohmert", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8981 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Page H8981] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] THIS IS NO WAY TO RUN A GOVERNMENT (Mr. GOHMERT asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute.) Mr. GOHMERT. Madam Speaker, this bill that's just passed has been indicative of how things have gone here in this last 2 years. People didn't have a chance to read the bill. People didn't have a chance to make amendments to the bill. There is no question the heroes from 9/11 deserved our full attention. They deserved to have proper moneys raised in proper ways in order to fund their proper treatment. That should have been done, but it wasn't. No, we come rushing in here at the last minute, and in fact, there were 176 Democrats that voted. It took 42 Republicans voting to give a quorum to get enough people so the vote would count. We had to wait over an hour for people to fly in from different places. Is that any way to run a government? Is that any way to handle the business regarding heroes? And by the way, we're told, well, this will be paid for. One of the ways we're going to get a bunch of money to pay for that is our troops are in the Middle East, and we have to buy things from vendors over there, and we're going to slap a 2 percent tax on everything they sell to us. Our servicemembers will pay for it. This is no way to run a government. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8981-6 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | THE AFGHANISTAN REVIEW: THAT'S IT? | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8981 | H8981 | [{"name": "Lynn C. Woolsey", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8981 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Page H8981] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] THE AFGHANISTAN REVIEW: THAT'S IT? (Ms. WOOLSEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.) Ms. WOOLSEY. Madam Speaker, after more than 9 years of the war in Afghanistan and a troop surge that supposedly was going to turn the tide, all we have are modest gains that are fragile and reversible. For the price of $377 billion, the lives of 1,400 brave Americans, that's it? We need to hear more than ``the challenges are tough and there are difficult days ahead.'' We need to hear more than ``stay the course'' platitudes that do little to eliminate the situation for the American people who are footing the bill. Columnist Eugene Robinson assessed the review this way: ``The good news is that President Obama's strategy in Afghanistan is `on track.' The bad news is that the track runs in a circle.'' Round and round on that track we go, Madam Speaker. More of our finest young people thrown into harm's way, more dollars flying out of the Treasury, more of our global credibility destroyed. And because the track runs in a circle, we always seem to wind up in the same place--no closer to defeating the terrorists, no progress made on key national security objectives. Here are some unvarnished facts you didn't hear emphasized in the Afghanistan review: Casualties are rising to record-setting levels. The Taliban remains not just viable but robust, while Afghan governance remains ineffective at best, corrupt at worst. Hamid Karzai remains an unreliable loose cannon, lashing out-- according to one report--that he'd choose the Taliban over the United States and the international community. The security situation continues to deteriorate, with violence so great that the Red Cr… | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8981-7 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8981 | H8982 | [{"name": "Jim McDermott", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8981 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Pages H8981-H8982] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS (Mr. McDERMOTT asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. McDERMOTT. Madam Speaker, we've had a long, tough Congress, and we come to the end of it, and I'm sorry that my good friend from Texas implied the vote was held open for some nefarious reasons. We passed the bill for our first responders a long time ago, and they finally got around to it over in the Senate. Those people were important, and it was important that we wait and make sure it gets over here and we get it passed into law. Unfortunately, one of our Members had gone home to visit her grandmother, who is near the end of her life, and the plane was coming in and trying to drive in the traffic of the rush hour [[Page H8982]] makes it a little difficult. And so it didn't happen quite as quickly as we wanted, but I'm sure at this time of Christmas, when we all believe that we want good will for all men and all women around the world, we can extend a moment to finish the business of taking care of the first responders who on the 11th of September 2001 didn't hesitate on our behalf. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8981 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | AUTHORIZING CHAIR AND RANKING MINORITY MEMBER OF EACH STANDING COMMITTEE AND SUBCOMMITTEE TO EXTEND REMARKS IN RECORD | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8981 | H8981 | [{"name": "Jim McDermott", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8981 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Page H8981] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] AUTHORIZING CHAIR AND RANKING MINORITY MEMBER OF EACH STANDING COMMITTEE AND SUBCOMMITTEE TO EXTEND REMARKS IN RECORD Mr. McDERMOTT. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the chair and ranking minority member of each standing committee and each subcommittee be permitted to extend their remarks in the Congressional Record, up to and including the Record's last publication, and to include a summary of the work of that committee or subcommittee. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Washington? There was no objection. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8982-2 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | FURTHER MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE | HOUSE | HOUSE | HMESSAGE | H8982 | H8982 | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "336"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6517"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8982 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Page H8982] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] FURTHER MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE A further message from the Senate by Ms. Curtis, one of its clerks, announced that the Senate has passed without amendment a bill of the House of the following title: H. Con. Res. 336. Concurrent resolution providing for the sine die adjournment of the second session of the One Hundred Eleventh Congress. The message also announced that the Senate has passed with an amendment in which the concurrence of the House is requested, a bill of the House of the following title: H.R. 6517. An act to extend trade adjustment assistance and certain trade preference programs, to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify temporarily certain rates of duty, and for other purposes. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8982-3 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | OMNIBUS TRADE ACT OF 2010 | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8982 | H8983 | [{"name": "Jim McDermott", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6517"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6517"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8982 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Pages H8982-H8983] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] OMNIBUS TRADE ACT OF 2010 Mr. McDERMOTT. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table the bill (H.R. 6517) to extend trade adjustment assistance and certain trade preference programs, to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify temporarily certain rates of duty, and for other purposes, with the Senate amendment thereto, and concur in the Senate amendment. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The text of the Senate amendment is as follows: Senate amendment: Strike all after the enacting clause and insert the. following: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Omnibus Trade Act of 2010''. (b) TAble of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. TITLE I--EXTENSION OF TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE AND HEALTH COVERAGE IMPROVEMENT Subtitle A--Extension of Trade Adjustment Assistance Sec. 101. Extension of trade adjustment assistance. Sec. 102. Merit staffing for State administration of trade adjustment assistance. Subtitle B--Health Coverage Improvement Sec. 111. Improvement of the affordability of the credit. Sec. 112. Payment for the monthly premiums paid prior to commencement of the advance payments of credit. Sec. 113. TAA recipients not enrolled in training programs eligible for credit. Sec. 114. TAA pre-certification period rule for purposes of determining whether there is a 63-day lapse in creditable coverage. Sec. 115. Continued qualification of family members after certain … | |
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8982 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | APPOINTMENT--NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON INSTITUTIONAL QUALITY AND INTEGRITY | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8982 | H8982 | 156 Cong. Rec. H8982 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Page H8982] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] APPOINTMENT--NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON INSTITUTIONAL QUALITY AND INTEGRITY The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 106 of the Higher Education Opportunity Act (P.L. 110-315) and the order of the House of January 6, 2009, the Chair announces the Speaker's appointment of the following Member on the part of the House to the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity for a term of 6 years: Upon the recommendation of the majority leader: Dr. George T. French, Fairfield, Alabama. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8983 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | APPOINTMENT--ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8983 | H8984 | 156 Cong. Rec. H8983 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Pages H8983-H8984] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] APPOINTMENT--ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 491 of the Higher Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1098(c)), as amended, and the order of the House of January 6, 2009, the Chair announces the Speaker's appointment of the following member on the part of the House to the Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance for a term of 4 years: Upon the recommendation of the majority leader: Ms. Deborah Stanley, Bowie, Maryland. [[Page H8984]] ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8984 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | HOUSE BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8984 | H8985 | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HJRES", "number": "101"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HJRES", "number": "105"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "511"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "553"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "714"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "946"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "1177"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "1517"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "1586"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "1722"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "2097"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "2480"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "2701"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "2765"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "2923"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "3081"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "3219"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "3237"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "3509"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "3553"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "3619"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "3689"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "3940"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "3980"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "4275"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "4380"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "4387"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "4543"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "4783"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "4853"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "4899"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "4994"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5278"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5283"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5297"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5341"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5390"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5395"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR",… | 156 Cong. Rec. H8984 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Pages H8984-H8985] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HOUSE BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT The President notified the Clerk of the House that on the following dates he had approved and signed bills and joint resolutions of the following titles: July 29, 2010: H.R. 4899. An Act making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. H.R. 5610. An Act to provide a technical adjustment with respect to funding for independent living centers under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 in order to ensure stability for such centers. August 1, 2010: H.R. 5900. An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend airport improvement program project grant authority and to improve airline safety, and for other purposes. August 10, 2010: H.R. 1586. An Act to modernize the air traffic control system, improve the safety, reliability, and availability of transportation by air in the United States, provide for modernization of the air traffic control system, reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes. H.R. 2765. An Act to amend title 28, United States Code, to prohibit recognition and enforcement of foreign defamation judgments and certain foreign judgments against the providers of interactive computer services. H.R. 5874. An Act making supplemental appropriations for the United States Patent and Trademark Office for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. August 11, 2010: … | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8985-2 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | LEAVE OF ABSENCE | HOUSE | HOUSE | HLEAVE | H8985 | H8985 | 156 Cong. Rec. H8985 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Page H8985] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] LEAVE OF ABSENCE By unanimous consent, leave of absence was granted to: Mr. Reyes (at the request of Mr. Hoyer) for December 21 and 22 on account of illness. Mr. Poe of Texas (at the request of Mr. Boehner) for today after 4 p.m. on account of personal reasons. Mr. Pastor of Arizona (at the request of Mr. Hoyer) for today. Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas (at the request of Mr. Hoyer) for today and the balance of the week. Mr. Gene Green of Texas (at the request of Mr. Hoyer) for today. Mr. Davis of Illinois (at the request of Mr. Hoyer) for today. Mr. Young of Florida (at the request of Mr. Boehner) for today on account of family illness. Ms. Ginny Brown-Waite of Florida (at the request of Mr. Boehner) for December 21 and the balance of the week on account of family medical reasons. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8985-3 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED | HOUSE | HOUSE | ENROLLEDSIGNED | H8985 | H8986 | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "4445"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5116"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5470"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6398"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8985 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Pages H8985-H8986] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED Lorraine C. Miller, Clerk of the House, reported and found truly enrolled bills of the House of the following titles, which were thereupon signed by the Speaker: [[Page H8986]] H.R. 4445. An act to amend Public Law 95-232 to repeal a restriction on treating as Indian country certain lands held in trust for Indian pueblos in New Mexico. H.R. 5116. An act to invest in innovation through research and development, to improve the competitiveness of the United States, and for other purposes. H.R. 5470. An act to exclude an external power supply for certain security or life safety alarms and surveillance system components from the application of certain energy efficiency standards under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. H.R. 6398. An act to require the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to fully insure Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8985 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | SENATE BILLS APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8985 | H8985 | [{"congress": "111", "type": "SJRES", "number": "40"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "846"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "1055"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "1132"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "1338"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "1376"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "1421"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "1510"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "1749"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "1789"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "2847"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "2868"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3196"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3250"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3304"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3307"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3372"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3397"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3567"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3656"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3689"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3729"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3751"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3774"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3789"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3802"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3828"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3839"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3847"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3987"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8985 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Page H8985] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SENATE BILLS APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT The President notified the Clerk of the House that on the following dates he had approved and signed bills of the Senate of the following titles: July 30, 2010: S. 3372. An Act to modify the date on which the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and applicable States may require permits for discharges from certain vessels. August 3, 2010: S. 1789. An Act to restore fairness to Federal cocaine sentencing. August 10, 2010: S. 1749. An Act to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the possession or use of cell phones and similar wireless devices by Federal prisoners. September 27, 2010: S. 3656. An Act to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to improve the reporting on sales of livestock and dairy products, and for other purposes. September 30, 2010: S. 3839. An Act to provide for an additional temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, and for other purposes. October 5, 2010: S. 846. An Act to award a congressional gold medal to Dr. Muhammad Yunus, in recognition of his contributions to the fight against global poverty. S. 1055. An Act to grant the congressional gold medal, collectively, to the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, United States Army, in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II. October 8, 2010: S. 2868. An Act to provide increased access to the Federal supply schedules of the General Services Administration to the Americ… | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8986-2 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | BILLS PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8986 | H8986 | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "2965"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "3082"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6473"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8986 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Page H8986] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] BILLS PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT Lorraine C. Miller, Clerk of the House reports that on December 21, 2010 she presented to the President of the United States, for his approval, the following bills. H.R. 2965. To amend the Small Business Act with respect to the Small Business Innovation Research Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer Program, and for other purposes. H.R. 6473. To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend the airport improvement program, and for other purposes. H.R. 3082. Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8986-3 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT | HOUSE | HOUSE | ADJOURNMENT | H8986 | H8986 | [{"name": "Jim McDermott", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "336"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "336"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8986 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Page H8986] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT Mr. McDERMOTT. Madam Speaker, I move that the House do now adjourn. The motion was agreed to. The SPEAKER pro tempore. In accordance with House Concurrent Resolution 336, 111th Congress, the Chair declares the Second Session of the 111th Congress adjourned sine die. Accordingly (at 6 p.m.), the House adjourned. ____________________ | |
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8986-4 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | EXPENDITURE REPORTS CONCERNING OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL | HOUSE | HOUSE | HEXPENDITURE | H8986 | H8987 | 156 Cong. Rec. H8986 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Pages H8986-H8987] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] EXPENDITURE REPORTS CONCERNING OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL Reports concerning the foreign currencies and U.S. dollars utilized for Speaker-Authorized Official Travel during the second, third, and fourth quarters of 2010 pursuant to Public Law 95-384 are as follows: REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, DELEGATION TO POLAND FOR THE FALL MEETING OF THE NATO PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLY, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN NOV. 11 AND NOV. 15, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date Per diem \1\ Transportation Other purposes Total ---------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. … | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8986 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | SENATE ENROLLED BILL SIGNED | HOUSE | HOUSE | ENROLLEDSIGNED | H8986 | H8986 | [{"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3243"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3592"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8986 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Page H8986] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SENATE ENROLLED BILL SIGNED The Speaker announced her signature to enrolled bills of the Senate of the following titles: S. 3243. An act to require U.S. Customs and Border Protection to administer polygraph examinations to all applicants for law enforcement positions with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, to require U.S. Customs and Border Protection to initiate all periodic background reinvestigations of certain law enforcement personnel, and for other purposes. S. 3592. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 Commerce Drive in Tyrone, Georgia, as the ``First Lieutenant Robert Wilson Collins Post Office Building''. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8987-2 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. | HOUSE | HOUSE | EXECUTIVECOMM | H8987 | H8990 | 156 Cong. Rec. H8987 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Pages H8987-H8990] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive communications were taken from the Speaker's table and referred as follows: 11186. A letter from the Acting Congressional Review Coordinator, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Gypsy Moth Generally Infested Areas; Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Ohio, and Virgina [Docket No.: APHIS-2008-0083] received December 22, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 11187. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Imazosulfuron; Pesticide Tolerances [EPA-HQ-OPP-2009-0205; FLR-8857-4] received December 21, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 11188. A letter from the Under Secretary, Personnel & Readiness Under Secretary, Policy, Department of Defense, transmitting the Department's report ``The Power of People: Building an Intergrated National Security Professional System for the 21st Century''; to the Committee on Armed Services. 11189. A letter from the Under Secretary, Department of Defense, transmitting a letter on the approved retirement of Lieutenant General Frank G. Klotz, United States Air Force, and his advancement on the retired list in the grade of lieutenant general; to the Committee on Armed Services. 11190. A letter from the Under Secretary, Department of Defense, transmitting notification of the Army's determination that reportable increases have occurred in the Program Acquisition Unit Cost (PAUC) for the Chemical Demil… | |||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8990-2 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS | HOUSE | HOUSE | HPUBBILLS | H8990 | H8990 | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HJRES", "number": "106"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HJRES", "number": "107"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HRES", "number": "1783"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HRES", "number": "1784"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6570"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8990 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Page H8990] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Under clause 2 of rule XII, public bills and resolutions of the following titles were introduced and severally referred, as follows: By Mr. FORTENBERRY: H.R. 6570. A bill to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to protect rights of conscience with regard to requirements for coverage of specific items and services; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. By Mr. CULBERSON: H.J. Res. 106. A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the use of foreign law as authority in Federal courts; to the Committee on the Judiciary. By Mr. CULBERSON: H.J. Res. 107. A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the effect of treaties, Executive orders, and agreements with other nations or groups of nations; to the Committee on the Judiciary. By Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania: H. Res. 1783. A resolution making a technical correction to a cross-reference in the final regulations issued by the Office of Compliance to implement the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 that apply to the House of Representatives and employees of the House of Representatives; to the Committee on House Administration; considered and agreed to. By Mr. McDERMOTT: H. Res. 1784. A resolution appointing a committee to inform the President; considered and agreed to. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8990-3 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | ADDITIONAL SPONSORS | HOUSE | HOUSE | HADDSPONSORS | H8990 | H8990 | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HRES", "number": "130"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "331"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "949"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "1326"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HRES", "number": "1431"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "1549"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "2057"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "3924"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "4690"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5191"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5434"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5543"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5561"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6194"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6556"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8990 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Page H8990] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ADDITIONAL SPONSORS Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors were added to public bills and resolutions as follows: H.R. 949: Mr. Towns. H.R. 1326: Ms. Jackson Lee of Texas, Ms. Norton, and Mr. Calvert. H.R. 1549: Ms. Bordallo. H.R. 2057: Mr. Fattah. H.R. 3924: Mr. Buchanan. H.R. 4690: Ms. Baldwin. H.R. 5191: Mr. Holt. H.R. 5434: Ms. Jackson Lee of Texas and Mr. Inslee. H.R. 5543: Mr. Towns. H.R. 5561: Mr. Cohen. H.R. 6194: Ms. Moore of Wisconsin and Ms. Norton. H.R. 6556: Mr. Frank of Massachusetts. H. Con. Res. 331: Mr. Berman. H. Res. 130: Mr. Dicks. H. Res. 1431: Ms. Linda T. Sanchez of California. | ||
| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgH8990 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | 156 | DISCHARGE OF COMMITTEE | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8990 | H8990 | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "1064"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "1174"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "1425"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "3376"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "4678"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5105"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5498"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6116"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8990 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [House] [Page H8990] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] DISCHARGE OF COMMITTEE Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XIII the following actions were taken by the Speaker: The Committees on Education and Labor, Energy and Commerce, and Financial Services discharged from further consideration. H.R. 1064 referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed. The Committee on Homeland Security discharged from further consideration. H.R. 1174 referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed. The Committee on Appropriations discharged from further consideration. H.R. 1425 referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed. The Committees on the Judiciary and Homeland Security discharged from further consideration. H.R. 3376 referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed. The Committee on Ways and Means and Agriculture discharged from further consideration. H.R. 4678 referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed. The Committee on Agriculture discharged from further consideration. H.R. 5105 referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed. The Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged from further consideration. H.R. 5498 referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed. The Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged from further consideration. H.R. 6116 referred to the Committee of the Whole Hous… | ||
| CREC-2010-12-21-pt1-PgH-FrontMatter-3 | 2010-12-21 | 111 | 2 | 156 | House of Representatives | HOUSE | HOUSE | FRONTMATTER | H8787 | H8787 | 156 Cong. Rec. H8787 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010)] [House] [Page H8787] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S Vol. 156 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2010 No. 172 | |||
| CREC-2010-12-21-pt1-PgH8787-2 | 2010-12-21 | 111 | 2 | 156 | PRAYER | HOUSE | HOUSE | PRAYER | H8787 | H8787 | 156 Cong. Rec. H8787 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010)] [House] [Page H8787] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PRAYER Monsignor Stephen J. Rossetti, Catholic University of America, Washington, DC, offered the following prayer: Good and gracious God, as we enter upon this joyous season, we are aware of so much hurt and pain, conflict and violence around the world and even in our own land. We know that as long as we live in this world, such signs of our fallen humanity will always be with us. We do not pray that it will all magically disappear. However, in this season of grace, we pray that You might be with us in an especially poignant way. May each of us come to know You more deeply, You who are our peace. May each of us feel and treasure our common human bond with all our sisters and brothers. May we truly know peace on this Earth, and may we offer good will to all. We make this prayer in Your holy name. Amen.NOTICE If the 111th Congress, 2d Session, adjourns sine die on or before December 23, 2010, a final issue of the Congressional Record for the 111th Congress, 2d Session, will be published on Wednesday, December 29, 2010, in order to permit Members to revise and extend their remarks. All material for insertion must be signed by the Member and delivered to the respective offices of the Official Reporters of Debates (Room HT-59 or S-123 of the Capitol), Monday through Friday, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. through Wednesday, December 29. The final issue will be dated Wednesday, December 29, 2010, and will be delivered on Thursday, December 30, 2010. None of the material printed in the final issue of the Congressional Record may contain subject matter, or relate to any event that occurred after the sine die date. Senators' statements should also be submitted electronically, either on a disk to accompan… | |||
| CREC-2010-12-21-pt1-PgH8787-3 | 2010-12-21 | 111 | 2 | 156 | THE JOURNAL | HOUSE | HOUSE | HJOURNAL | H8787 | H8787 | 156 Cong. Rec. H8787 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010)] [House] [Page H8787] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] THE JOURNAL The SPEAKER. The Chair has examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and announces to the House her approval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2010-12-21-pt1-PgH8787-4 | 2010-12-21 | 111 | 2 | 156 | PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE | HOUSE | HOUSE | PLEDGE | H8787 | H8788 | 156 Cong. Rec. H8787 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010)] [House] [Pages H8787-H8788] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. Wilson) come forward and lead the House in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. WILSON of South Carolina led the Pledge of Allegiance as follows: I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. [[Page H8788]] ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2010-12-21-pt1-PgH8787 | 2010-12-21 | 111 | 2 | 156 | House of Representatives | HOUSE | HOUSE | CALLTOORDER | H8787 | H8787 | 156 Cong. Rec. H8787 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010)] [House] [Page H8787] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page H8787]] House of Representatives The House met at 10 a.m. and was called to order by the Speaker. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2010-12-21-pt1-PgH8788-2 | 2010-12-21 | 111 | 2 | 156 | CONGRATULATING PEPPER PENNINGTON | HOUSE | HOUSE | CONGRATULATIONS | H8788 | H8788 | [{"name": "Joe Wilson", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8788 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010)] [House] [Page H8788] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRATULATING PEPPER PENNINGTON (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam Speaker, today I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to a dedicated staffer in the office of the Second Congressional District of South Carolina. Pepper Pennington will be leaving the office to become chief of staff for Congressman- elect Daniel Webster of Florida's Eighth Congressional District. Pepper has done a wonderful job serving the people of South Carolina's Second District since November 2009. As communications director, she has been the main contact between the office and members of the media. Pepper has been dedicated, hardworking, and is a valuable asset to the people of South Carolina. Pepper began her career on Capitol Hill in the Office of Congressman Tom Feeney of Florida and served as communications director for Congressman Paul Broun of Georgia. Pepper is the daughter of Cass and Cindy Pennington. She is a graduate of the University of Florida, and she is a diehard Gator fan. Pepper is engaged to marry Dave Natonski. She is a credit to the people of South Carolina and Florida. I wish her Godspeed. While I am sad to see her leave, I am even more proud to see her achieve such success. She will be truly missed in the office, and I wish her all the success in her new position. In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget September the 11th in the global war on terrorism. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-21-pt1-PgH8788-3 | 2010-12-21 | 111 | 2 | 156 | CONGRATULATING THE UCONN WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM | HOUSE | HOUSE | CONGRATULATIONS | H8788 | H8788 | [{"name": "Joe Courtney", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8788 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010)] [House] [Page H8788] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRATULATING THE UCONN WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM (Mr. COURTNEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute.) Mr. COURTNEY. Madam Speaker, on April 6, 2008, something happened that has not happened since--the UConn women's basketball team lost a game. That was almost 1,000 days ago; and since that day, the UConn Women Huskies have been on a streak that may not end for a long time. UConn's victory this past Sunday was their 88th consecutive win, tying the Division I record set by the UCLA men's team in 1974. Since the streak began, UConn has racked up two national titles for a total of seven. Since the streak began, UConn Coach Geno Auriemma was chosen to lead the 2012 Olympic team. Since the streak began, UConn has had five first team all-Americans and back-to-back Player of the Year winners, Maya Moore and Tina Charles. Maya carries now a 4.0 average and is also the Big East Scholar Athlete of the Year. Since the streak began, UConn has maintained its 100 percent graduation rate for players, demonstrating that athletic achievement and academic excellence are not mutually exclusive. Tonight the Huskies will play Florida State for a chance to surpass UCLA's record. Good luck to them and congratulations for their amazing success and sterling example for student athletes, both men and women. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-21-pt1-PgH8788-4 | 2010-12-21 | 111 | 2 | 156 | THE PARTY'S OVER | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8788 | H8788 | [{"name": "Tom McClintock", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8788 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010)] [House] [Page H8788] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] THE PARTY'S OVER (Mr. McCLINTOCK asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute.) Mr. McCLINTOCK. Madam Speaker, on November 2, the American people spoke loudly and clearly: stop the spending. Instead of graciously bowing to the public will, the left has embarked upon a frantic lame duck spending spree with a majority that has already been turned out of office by the voters. First, they exacted another $136 billion in spending as the price to prevent a devastating tax increase on New Year's Day. They tried-- unsuccessfully--to cram through a $1.1 trillion omnibus spending bill packed with more than 6,000 earmarks. They are now pressing to continue spending at a rate that exceeds even that of 2010. Now you could say they're partying like irresponsible teenagers; but even irresponsible teenagers have enough sense to stop trashing the house after the parents have phoned to say they're on their way home. Madam Speaker, the parents are going to be here in 15 days, and I have news for you: The party's over. Go home. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-21-pt1-PgH8788-5 | 2010-12-21 | 111 | 2 | 156 | POST-9/11 GI BILL BENEFITS FOR NATIONAL GUARDSMEN | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8788 | H8788 | [{"name": "Jason Altmire", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8788 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010)] [House] [Page H8788] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] POST-9/11 GI BILL BENEFITS FOR NATIONAL GUARDSMEN (Mr. ALTMIRE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute.) Mr. ALTMIRE. Madam Speaker, I rise to congratulate National Guardsmen all across America on the passage of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act, which the President will sign into law later this week. Legislation that I introduced in the House last year to allow National Guardsmen to use their title 32 service--which includes homeland security troop support and disaster relief--to qualify for post-9/11 GI Bill benefits is included in the bill we sent to the President last week. Under this bill, 130,000 National Guardsmen who have helped to protect our citizens here at home will now be able to qualify for the GI Bill's many education benefits. The heroes in America's National Guard, including the 20,000 soldiers and airmen in the Pennsylvania National Guard, provide invaluable service to our country during times of crisis; and thanks to this bill, they too will benefit from the landmark legislation signed into law in 2008. I stand today to thank America's National Guard for their service and let them know our work is not done in honoring their commitment to our safety and security. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-21-pt1-PgH8788-6 | 2010-12-21 | 111 | 2 | 156 | IT'S TIME TO CUT FEDERAL SPENDING | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8788 | H8789 | [{"name": "Virginia Foxx", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8788 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010)] [House] [Pages H8788-H8789] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] {time} 1010 IT'S TIME TO CUT FEDERAL SPENDING (Ms. FOXX asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute.) Ms. FOXX. Madam Speaker, the American people sent a crystal clear message to Washington in November that they are tired of this town's job-killing spending spree. But it appears that our colleagues in the current majority didn't get the message. As a result, the government funding bill we're going to debate this week continues the record-setting rate of spending passed by the Democrat majority last year. This includes the higher spending for programs that have been bolstered by unnecessary and ineffective stimulus dollars. Republicans have pledged real spending cuts to get our Nation back to a responsible budget and help create jobs. In fact, we've proposed to cut spending to pre-bailout and pre-stimulus 2008 levels, which would save taxpayers $100 billion a year. Madam Speaker, let's listen to the American people and get Federal spending under control. [[Page H8789]] ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-21-pt1-PgH8788 | 2010-12-21 | 111 | 2 | 156 | REFLECTING ON THE 111TH CONGRESS | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8788 | H8788 | [{"name": "Daniel B. Maffei", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8788 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010)] [House] [Page H8788] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] REFLECTING ON THE 111TH CONGRESS (Mr. MAFFEI asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. MAFFEI. Madam Speaker, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on this 111th Congress and to say how proud I am to have been a part of it. Some may look at the recent election and say we were off track. But while those showing up to vote may have changed from 2008 to 2010, I and so many of my colleagues stayed true to the people who elected us to change the direction of this country, and we did just that. From health care to financial reform, the Fair Pay Act to the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell, I do not apologize for our accomplishments. I embrace them. On a personal note, I have worked on Capitol Hill nearly 12 years, starting as a junior staffer for a Senator and eventually becoming an elected Member of this House. Despite the cynicism about Congress, I have been privileged to work alongside staff and Members dedicated to the public good and furthering this great Republic, often at great personal expense. I thank them, and I will forever be grateful that a shy public school student of modest means from Syracuse, New York, could come here as a Member of this great Congress in this great country. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-21-pt1-PgH8789-2 | 2010-12-21 | 111 | 2 | 156 | THE VOTERS ALWAYS HAVE THE FINAL SAY | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8789 | H8789 | [{"name": "Charles K. Djou", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8789 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010)] [House] [Page H8789] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] THE VOTERS ALWAYS HAVE THE FINAL SAY (Mr. DJOU asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute.) Mr. DJOU. Madam Speaker, I rise to address this House for what will likely be my last formal address from this floor. While my term has been short, it has been an honor and privilege representing the people of Hawaii. It is testimony to the greatness of our Nation that a child of immigrants from China and Thailand can call himself a maker of laws in the United States. I want to first thank the voters of Hawaii for giving me this opportunity to serve them, but I also want to thank all the volunteers who worked so hard to get me here. But most of all, I want to thank my family for giving me everything that I have. I believe that a limited government is better at establishing prosperity than an expansive government. I believe that a vibrant two- party democracy is better at preserving liberty than one-party monolithic rule. And I believe that open and responsive public officials are better at ensuring an accountable government than an old boy network. But I also believe one of the beauties of our Nation is that the voters always have the final say. And while I may be disappointed in my results, I recognize that my views are in the minority in my congressional district. Yielding to the final word of the voters is something that I always will respect. May God bless this House and may God bless the United States of America. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-21-pt1-PgH8789-3 | 2010-12-21 | 111 | 2 | 156 | MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE | HOUSE | HOUSE | HMESSAGE | H8789 | H8789 | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "81"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "1746"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "4748"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6412"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8789 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010)] [House] [Page H8789] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE A message from the Senate by Ms. Curtis, one of its clerks, announced that the Senate has passed without amendment a bill of the House of the following title: H.R. 6412. An act to amend title 28, United States Code, to require the Attorney General to share criminal records with State sentencing commissions, and for other purposes. The message also announced that the Senate has passed with an amendment in which the concurrence of the House is requested, bills of the House of the following titles: H.R. 81. An act to amend the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act and the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to improve the conservation of sharks. H.R. 1746. An act to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to reauthorize the pre- disaster mitigation program of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. H.R. 4748. An act to amend the Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act of 2006 to require a northern border counternarcotics strategy, and for other purposes. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-21-pt1-PgH8789-4 | 2010-12-21 | 111 | 2 | 156 | COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE | HOUSE | HOUSE | HCLERK | H8789 | H8789 | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HJRES", "number": "105"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8789 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010)] [House] [Page H8789] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. Baldwin) laid before the House the following communication from the Clerk of the House of Representatives: Office of the Clerk, House of Representatives, Washington, DC, December 17, 2010. Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, House of Representatives, Washington, DC Dear Madam Speaker: Pursuant to the permission granted in clause 2(h) of rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on December 17, 2010 at 8:40 p.m.: That the Senate passed H.J. Res. 105. With best wishes, I am Sincerely, Lorraine C. Miller. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-21-pt1-PgH8789-5 | 2010-12-21 | 111 | 2 | 156 | COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE | HOUSE | HOUSE | HCLERK | H8789 | H8789 | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "2965"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8789 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010)] [House] [Page H8789] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE The SPEAKER pro tempore laid before the House the following communication from the Clerk of the House of Representatives: Office of the Clerk, House of Representatives, Washington, DC, December 18, 2010. Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Madam Speaker: Pursuant to the permission granted in clause 2(h) of rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on December 18, 2010 at 3:54 p.m.: That the Senate concur in House amendment to Senate amendment H.R. 2965. With best wishes, I am Sincerely, Lorraine C. Miller. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-21-pt1-PgH8789-6 | 2010-12-21 | 111 | 2 | 156 | COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE | HOUSE | HOUSE | HCLERK | H8789 | H8789 | [{"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "118"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "335"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "4915"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6473"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6510"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6533"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8789 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010)] [House] [Page H8789] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE The SPEAKER pro tempore laid before the House the following communication from the Clerk of the House of Representatives: Office of the Clerk, House of Representatives, Washington, DC, December 20, 2010. Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Madam Speaker: Pursuant to the permission granted in clause 2(h) of rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on December 20, 2010 at 9:49 a.m.: That the Senate S. 118. That the Senate passed with amendments H.R. 4915. That the Senate passed without amendment H.R. 6510. That the Senate passed without amendment H.R. 6473. That the Senate passed without amendment H.R. 6533. That the Senate passed without amendment H. Con. Res. 335. With best wishes, I am Sincerely, Lorraine C. Miller. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-21-pt1-PgH8789-7 | 2010-12-21 | 111 | 2 | 156 | COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE | HOUSE | HOUSE | HCLERK | H8789 | H8789 | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "2751"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8789 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010)] [House] [Page H8789] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE The SPEAKER pro tempore laid before the House the following communication from the Clerk of the House of Representatives: Office of the Clerk, House of Representatives, Washington, DC, December 20, 2010. Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Madam Speaker: Pursuant to the permission granted in clause 2(h) of rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on December 20, 2010 at 3 p.m.: That the Senate passed with amendments H.R. 2751. With best wishes, I am Sincerely, Lorraine C. Miller. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-21-pt1-PgH8789-8 | 2010-12-21 | 111 | 2 | 156 | ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE | HOUSE | HOUSE | HANNOUNCEMENT | H8789 | H8789 | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HJRES", "number": "105"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HJRES", "number": "105"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8789 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010)] [House] [Page H8789] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 4 of rule I, the following joint resolution was signed by the Speaker on Friday, December 17, 2010: H.J. Res. 105, making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-21-pt1-PgH8789-9 | 2010-12-21 | 111 | 2 | 156 | ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE | HOUSE | HOUSE | HANNOUNCEMENT | H8789 | H8790 | 156 Cong. Rec. H8789 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010)] [House] [Pages H8789-H8790] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair [[Page H8790]] will postpone further proceedings today on motions to suspend the rules on which a recorded vote or the yeas and nays are ordered, or on which the vote incurs objection under clause 6 of rule XX. Record votes on postponed questions will be taken later. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2010-12-21-pt1-PgH8789 | 2010-12-21 | 111 | 2 | 156 | HONORING JAMES DAVIS FOR HIS GENEROUS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY | HOUSE | HOUSE | HONORING | H8789 | H8789 | [{"name": "John Boozman", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8789 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010)] [House] [Page H8789] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING JAMES DAVIS FOR HIS GENEROUS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY (Mr. BOOZMAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. BOOZMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today in gratitude of the lifetime of generous contributions to Arkansas and its citizens by Jim Davis. Service was an integral part of Jim's life, serving in the U.S. Army in the Western Pacific and Korea. He continued his passion for his community throughout his life as a gracious contributor who served on several boards and commissions and actively volunteered and devoted his time to create a better life for all in Arkansas. Jim served as the chairman of the Leadership Council and the Arkansas Chapter of the National Federation of Independent Business. Former Governor Mike Huckabee appointed him to the Arkansas State Health Board, the Beverage Control Board, and the Arkansas State Police Commission. He was currently serving as a member of the Arkansas Commission for Veterans Affairs, and he was a proud Shriner and Mason. After a long, fulfilling life, Jim passed away on December 18, and he will certainly be missed. However, his legacy will live for generations to come because of his generosity. I ask my colleagues to keep Jim's family and friends in their thoughts and prayers during these difficult times. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2010-12-21-pt1-PgH8790 | 2010-12-21 | 111 | 2 | 156 | SHARK CONSERVATION ACT OF 2010 | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8790 | H8792 | [{"name": "Madeleine Z. Bordallo", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Doc Hastings", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Eni F. H. Faleomavaega", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Lois Capps", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Sam Farr", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "81"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "81"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8790 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010)] [House] [Pages H8790-H8792] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SHARK CONSERVATION ACT OF 2010 Ms. BORDALLO. Madam Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and concur in the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 81) to amend the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act and the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to improve the conservation of sharks. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The text of the Senate amendment is as follows: Senate amendment: Strike all after the enacting clause and insert the following: SECTION 1. TABLE OF CONTENTS. The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Table of contents. TITLE I--SHARK CONSERVATION ACT OF 2010 Sec. 101. Short title. Sec. 102. Amendment of the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act. Sec. 103. Amendment of Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Sec. 104. Offset of implementation cost. TITLE II--INTERNATIONAL FISHERIES AGREEMENT Sec. 201. Short title. Sec. 202. International Fishery Agreement. Sec. 203. Application with other laws. Sec. 204. Effective date. TITLE III--MISCELLANEOUS Sec. 301. Technical corrections to the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Convention Implementation Act. Sec. 302. Pacific Whiting Act of 2006. Sec. 303. Replacement vessel. TITLE I--SHARK CONSERVATION ACT OF 2010 SEC. 101. SHORT TITLE. This title may be cited as the ``Shark Conservation Act of 2010''. SEC. 102. AMENDMENT OF HIGH SEAS DRIFTNET FISHING MORATORIUM PROTECTION ACT. (a) Actions To Strengthen International Fishery Management Organizations.--Section 608 of the High Se… | |
| CREC-2010-12-21-pt1-PgH8792 | 2010-12-21 | 111 | 2 | 156 | DIESEL EMISSIONS REDUCTION ACT OF 2010 | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8792 | H8798 | [{"name": "Henry A. Waxman", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Michael C. Burgess", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Laura Richardson", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Doris O. Matsui", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Donna M. Christensen", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Edward J. Markey", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Henry C. \"Hank\" Johnson, Jr.", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "S", "number": "3973"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5089"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5809"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "5809"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6482"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8792 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010)] [House] [Pages H8792-H8798] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] DIESEL EMISSIONS REDUCTION ACT OF 2010 Mr. WAXMAN. Madam Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and concur in the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 5809) to amend the Controlled Substances Act to provide for take-back disposal of controlled substances in certain instances, and for other purposes. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The text of the Senate amendments is as follows: Senate amendments: Strike all after the enacting clause and insert the following: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2010''. SEC. 2. DIESEL EMISSIONS REDUCTION PROGRAM. (a) Definitions.--Section 791 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16131) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (3)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) any private individual or entity that-- ``(i) is the owner of record of a diesel vehicle or fleet operated pursuant to a contract, license, or lease with a Federal department or agency or an entity described in subparagraph (A); and ``(ii) meets such timely and appropriate requirements as the Administrator may establish for vehicle use and for notice to and approval by the Federal department or agency or entity described in subparagraph (A) with respect to which the owner has entered into a contract, license, or lease as described in clause (i).''; (2) in paragraph (4), by inserting ``currently, or has not been previously,'' after ``that is not''; (3) by striking paragrap… | |
| CREC-2010-12-21-pt1-PgH8798 | 2010-12-21 | 111 | 2 | 156 | DEFENSE LEVEL PLAYING FIELD ACT | HOUSE | HOUSE | ALLOTHER | H8798 | H8801 | [{"name": "Jay Inslee", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Jerry Moran", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Joe Courtney", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Rosa L. DeLauro", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Sheila Jackson Lee", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Jeff Miller", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Gregg Harper", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6540"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6540"}, {"congress": "111", "type": "HR", "number": "6540"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. H8798 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010)] [House] [Pages H8798-H8801] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] DEFENSE LEVEL PLAYING FIELD ACT Mr. INSLEE. Madam Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 6540) to require the Secretary of Defense, in awarding a contract for the KC-X Aerial Refueling Aircraft Program, to consider any unfair competitive advantage that an offeror may possess. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The text of the bill is as follows: H.R. 6540 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Defense Level Playing Field Act''. SEC. 2. CONSIDERATION OF UNFAIR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE IN EVALUATION OF OFFERS FOR KC-X AERIAL REFUELING AIRCRAFT PROGRAM. (a) Requirement To Consider Unfair Competitive Advantage.-- In awarding a contract for the KC-X aerial refueling aircraft program (or any successor to that program), the Secretary of Defense shall, in evaluating any offers submitted to the Department of Defense in response to a solicitation for offers for such program, consider any unfair competitive advantage that an offeror may possess. (b) Report.--Not later than 60 days after submission of offers in response to any such solicitation, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on any unfair competitive advantage that any offeror may possess. (c) Requirement To Take Findings Into Account in Award of Contract.--In awarding a contract for the KC-X aerial refueling aircraft program (or any successor to that program), the Secretary of Defense shal… |
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