[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 112 (Friday, August 3, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S8993]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  MEASURE READ THE FIRST TIME--H.R. 4

  Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I understand H.R. 4 is at the desk and I ask 
for its first reading.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will read the bill for the first 
time.
  The legislative clerk read as follows:

       A bill (H.R. 4) to enhance energy conservation, research 
     and development and to provide for security and diversity in 
     the energy supply for the American people, and for other 
     purposes.

  Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I now ask for its second reading and object 
to my own request.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard.
  The bill will remain at the desk.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Nevada.

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