[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 57 (Tuesday, May 1, 2001)]
[Daily Digest]
[Pages D375-D376]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                        House of Representatives


Chamber Action
Bills Introduced: 25 public bills, H.R. 1647-1671; and 7 resolutions, 
H.J. Res. 46, H. Con. Res. 117-121, and H. Res. 128, were introduced. 
                                                         Pages H1714-16
Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows:
  H.R. 10, to provide for pension reform, amended (H. Rept. 107-51, Pt. 
1);
  H.R. 10, to provide for pension reform, amended (H. Rept. 107-51, Pt. 
2);
  H.R. 1088, to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to reduce 
fees collected by the Securities and Exchange Commission, amended 
(H.Rept. 107-52, Pt. 1); and
  H. Res. 127, providing for consideration of H.R. 10, to provide for 
pension reform (H. Rept. 107-53).                            
Page H1714
Guest Chaplain: The prayer was offered by the Guest Chaplain, Dr. 
Landis H. Lanford of the Methodist Home for Children and Youth of 
Macon, Georgia.                                              
  Page H1671
Recess: The House recessed at 1:10 p.m. and reconvened at 2 p.m. 
                                                             Page H1671
Receiving Former Members of Congress in the House Chamber: Agreed that 
it be in order on Wednesday, May 2 for the Speaker to declare a recess 
for the purpose of receiving former Members of Congress in the House 
Chamber.                                                     
  Page H1671
Committee Resignation--Small Business: Read a letter from 
Representative English wherein he resigned from the Committee on Small 
Business.                                                    
  Page H1672
Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation: 
Read a letter from the Minority Leader wherein he announced his 
appointment of Representative Hall of Texas to the Barry Goldwater 
Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation.          
  Page H1672
British-American Interparliamentary Group: The Chair announced the 
Speaker's appointment of Representatives Petri and Gallegly to the 
British-American Interparliamentary Group.                   
  Page H1672
Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress: Read a letter from the 
Minority Leader wherein he announced his reappointment of Dr. Joseph 
Cooper of Baltimore, Maryland to the Advisory Committee on the Records 
of Congress.                                             
  Pages H1692-93
Joint Economic Committee: The Chair announced the Speaker's appointment 
of the following members to the Joint Economic Committee: 
Representatives Ryan of Wisconsin, Smith of Texas, Dunn, English, 
Putnam, Stark, Maloney of New York, and Watt of North Carolina. 
                                                             Page H1693
Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules and pass the 
following measures:
  Importance of Autism Awareness, Treatment, Research, Training, and 
Support: H. Con. Res. 91, recognizing the importance of increasing 
awareness of the autism spectrum disorder, and supporting programs for 
greater research and improved treatment of autism and improved training 
and support for individuals with autism and those who care for them 
(agreed to by a yea-and-nay vote of 418 yeas to 1 nay, Roll No. 90); 
                                                  Pages H1672-80, H1693
  Access to Craters of the Moon National Monument, Idaho by Hunters: 
H.R. 601, amended, to ensure the continued access of hunters to those 
Federal lands included within the boundaries of the Craters of the Moon 
National Monument in the State of Idaho pursuant to Presidential 
Proclamation 7373 of November 9, 2000, and to continue the 
applicability of the Taylor Grazing Act to the disposition of grazing 
fees arising from the use of such lands. Agreed to amend the title; 
                                                         Pages H1680-82
  Eight Mile River, Connecticut, Wild and Scenic River Study: H.R. 182, 
amended, to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate a segment 
of the Eight Mile River in the State of Connecticut for study for 
potential addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. 
Agreed to amend the title;                               
  Pages H1682-83
  Guam Foreign Investment Equity Act: H.R. 309, to provide for the 
determination of withholding tax rates under the Guam income tax; 
                                                         Pages H1683-84
  National Charter Schools Week: H. Con. Res. 95, amended, supporting a 
National Charter Schools Week (agreed to by a yea-and-nay vote of 404 
yeas to 6 nays with 7 voting ``present'', Roll No. 91); and 
                                               Pages H1685-88, H1693-94
  100th Anniversary of the 4-H Program: H. Res. 112, recognizing the 
upcoming 100th anniversary of the 4-H Youth Development Program and 
commending such program for service to the youth of the world. 
                                                         Pages H1688-92
In Memory of Veronica ``Roni'' Bowers and Charity Bowers: The House 
agreed to H. Con. Res. 117, expressing sympathy to the family, friends, 
and co-workers of Veronica ``Roni'' Bowers and Charity Bowers. 
                                                         Pages H1694-96

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Recess: The House recessed at 4:13 p.m. and reconvened at 6 p.m. 
                                                             Page H1693
Senate Messages: Message received from the Senate appears on page 
H1665.
Referral: S. 560 was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. 
                                                             Page H1713
Amendments: Amendment ordered printed pursuant to the rule appears on 
pages H1718-34.
Quorum Calls--Votes: Two yea-and-nay votes developed during the 
proceedings of the House today and appear on pages H1693 and H1694. 
There were no quorum calls.
Adjournment: The House met at 12:30 p.m. and adjourned at 8:58.