[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 140 (Wednesday, October 17, 2001)]
[Daily Digest]
[Pages D1032-D1034]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                        House of Representatives


Chamber Action
Measures Introduced: 12 public bills, H.R. 3148-3159; and 3 
resolutions, H.J. Res. 69; H. Con. Res. 251, and H. Res. 269 were 
introduced.
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Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows:
  Filed on Oct. 16, H.R. 3005, to extend trade authorities procedures 
with respect to reciprocal trade agreements, amended (H. Rept. 107-249 
Pt. 1);
  H.R. 3004, to combat the financing of terrorism and other financial 
crimes, amended (H. Rept. 107-250, Pt. 1); and
  H.R. 3090, to provide tax incentives for economic recovery, amended 
(H. Rept. 107-251).
Page H7127
Speaker Pro Tempore: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he 
appointed Representative Shimkus to act as Speaker pro tempore for 
today.
  Page H6921
Guest Chaplain: The prayer was offered by the guest Chaplain, Rev. Dr. 
George Dillard, Peachtree City Christian Church of Peachtree City, 
Georgia.
  Page H6921
Journal: The House agreed to the Speaker's approval of the Journal of 
Tuesday, Oct. 16 by a recorded vote of 365 ayes to 34 noes, Roll No. 
392.
  Page H7098
Suspension Financial Anti-Terrorism Act: The House agreed to suspend 
the rules and pass H.R. 3004, amended, to combat the financing of 
terrorism and other financial crimes by a yea and nay vote of 412 yeas 
to 1 nay, Roll No. 390. The bill was considered pursuant to the order 
of the House of Oct. 16.
  Pages H6924-44
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 Go to 
Conference: The House passed S. 1438, to authorize appropriations for 
fiscal year 2002 for military activities of the Department of Defense, 
for military constructions, and for defense activities of the 
Department of Energy, and to prescribe personnel strengths for such 
fiscal year for the Armed Forces, after striking all after the enacting 
clause and inserting in lieu thereof the provisions of H.R. 2586, 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002, as passed the 
House.
  Subsequently, the House insisted on its amendment to S. 1438, and 
asked for a conference with the Senate. The House then agreed to the 
Skelton motion to instruct conferees to agree to the provisions 
contained in section 652 of the Senate bill, relating to Survivor 
Benefit Plan eligibility of survivors of retirement-ineligible members 
of the uniformed services who die on active duty.
  Appointed as conferees: From the Committee on Armed Services, for 
consideration of the Senate bill and the House amendment, and 
modifications committed to conference: Chairman Stump and 
Representatives Hunter, Hansen, Weldon of Pennsylvania, Hefley, Saxton, 
McHugh, Everett, Bartlett of Maryland, McKeon, Watts of Oklahoma, 
Thornberry, Hostettler, Chambliss, Skelton, Spratt, Ortiz, Evans, 
Taylor of Mississippi, Abercrombie, Meehan, Underwood, Allen, and 
Snyder.
  From the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, for 
consideration of matters within the jurisdiction of that committee 
under clause 11 of rule X: Chairman Goss and Representatives Bereuter, 
and Pelosi.
  From the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for consideration 
of secs. 304, 305, 1123, 3151, and 3157 of the Senate bill, and secs. 
341, 342, 509, and 584 of the House amendment, and modifications 
committed to conference: Representative Castle, Isakson, and George 
Miller of California.
  From the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for consideration of secs. 
314, 316, 601, 663, 3134, 3141, 3143, 3152, 3153, 3159, 3171-3181, and 
3201 of the Senate bill, and secs. 601, 3131, 3132, and 3201 of the 
House amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Chairman 
Tauzin and Representatives Barton of Texas and Dingell.
  From the Committee on Government Reform, for consideration of secs. 
564, 622, 803, 813, 901, 1044, 1047, 1051, 1065, 1075, 1102, 1111-1113, 
1124-1126, 2832, 3141, 3144, and 3153 of the Senate bill, and secs. 
333, 519, 588, 802, 803, 811-819, 1101, 1103-1108, 1110, and 3132 of 
the House amendment, and modifications committed to

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conference: Chairman Burton and Representatives Weldon of Florida and 
Waxman. Provided that Representative Davis of Virginia is appointed in 
lieu of Representative Weldon of Florida for consideration of secs. 803 
and 2832 of the Senate bill, and secs. 333 and 803 of the House 
amendment, and modifications committed to conference. Provided that 
Representative Horn is appointed in lieu of Representative Weldon of 
Florida for consideration of secs. 811-819 of the House amendment, and 
modifications committed to conference.
  From the Committee on House Administration, for consideration of 
secs. 572, 574-577, and 579 of the Senate bill, and sec. 552 of the 
House amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Chairman 
Ney and Representatives Mica and Hoyer.
  From the Committee on International Relations, for consideration of 
secs. 331, 333, 1201-1205, 1211-1218 of the Senate bill, and secs. 
1011, 1201, 1202, 1205, 1209, Title XIII, and sec. 3133 of the House 
amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Chairman Hyde and 
Representative Gilman and Lantos.
  From the Committee on Judiciary, for consideration of secs. 821, 
1066, and 3151 of the Senate bill, and secs. 323 and 818 of the House 
amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Chairman 
Sensenbrenner and Representatives Smith of Texas and Conyers.
  From the Committee on Resources, for consideration of secs. 601, 663, 
2823, and 3171-3181 of the Senate bill, and secs. 601, 1042, 2841, 
2845, 2861-2863, 2865, and Title XXIX of the House amendment, and 
modifications committed to conference: Representatives Gibbons, 
Radanovich, and Rahall. Provided that Representative Udall of Colorado 
is appointed in lieu of Representative Rahall for consideration of 
secs. 3171-3181 of the Senate bill, and modifications committed to 
conference.
  From the Committee on Science, for consideration of secs. 1071 and 
1124 of the Senate bill, and modifications committed to conference: 
Chairman Boehlert and Representatives Smith of Michigan and Hall of 
Texas. Provided that Representative Ehlers is appointed in lieu of 
Representative Smith of Michigan for consideration of sec. 1124 of the 
Senate bill, and modifications committed to conference.
  From the Committee on Small Business, for consideration of secs. 822-
824 and 1068 of the Senate bill, and modifications committed to 
conference: Chairman Manzullo and Representatives Combest and 
Velazquez.
  From the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for 
consideration of secs. 563, 601, and 1076 of the Senate bill, and secs. 
543, 544, 601, 1049, and 1053 of the House amendment, and modifications 
committed to conference: Chairman Young of Alaska and Representatives 
LoBiondo and Brown of Florida. Provided that Representative Pascrell is 
appointed in lieu of Representative Brown of Florida for consideration 
of sec. 1049 of the House amendment, and modifications committed to 
conference.
  From the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for consideration of secs. 
538, 539, 573, 651, 717, and 1064 of the Senate bill, and sec. 641 of 
the House amendment, and modifications committed to conference: 
Chairman Smith of New Jersey and Representatives Bilirakis and Filner. 
                                                      Pages H6945-H7098
  The House agreed by a yea and nay vote of 420 yeas with none voting 
``nay'', Roll No. 391 to close portions of the conference to the public 
when classified information is discussed.
Page H7098
Making Continuing Appropriations for FY 2001: The House passed H.J. 
Res. 69, making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 
2001 through Oct. 31. The joint resolution was considered by unanimous 
consent.
  Pages H7109-10
Interior Appropriations--Conference Report: The House agreed to the 
conference report on H.R. 2217, making appropriations for the 
Department of the Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year 
ending September 30, 2002 by a yea and nay vote of 380 yeas to 28 nays, 
Roll No. 393. The conference report was considered by unanimous 
consent.
  Pages H7099-H7110
Military Construction Appropriations--Conference Report: The House 
agreed to the conference report on H.R. 2904, making appropriations for 
military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure 
for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 
2002 by a yea and nay vote of 409 yeas to 1 nay, Roll No. 394. The 
conference report was considered by unanimous consent.
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Presidential Messages: Read the following messages from the President:
  Freedom to Manage Act of 2001: Message wherein he transmitted his 
legislative proposal entitled the Freedom to Manage Act; 
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  Continuation of National Emergency re Narcotics Traffickers Centered 
in Colombia: Message wherein he transmitted his notice stating that the 
emergency declared with respect to significant narcotics traffickers 
centered in Colombia referred to the Committee on International 
Relations and ordered printed (H. Doc. 107-133) and
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  6-Month Periodic Report on the National Emergency re Narcotics 
Traffickers Centered in Colombia: Message wherein he transmitted a 6-
Month

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Periodic Report on the national emergency with respect to significant 
narcotics traffickers centered in Colombia--referred to the Committee 
on International Relations and ordered printed (H. Doc. 107-134). 
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Conditional Adjournment of the House of Representatives: The House 
agreed to H. Con. Res. 251, providing for a conditional adjournment of 
the House of Representatives and conditional recess or adjournment of 
the Senate.
  Page H7111
  Agreed that when the House adjourns on the legislative day of today, 
it adjourned to meet at 10 a.m. on Friday, October 19, 2001, unless the 
House sooner receives a message from the Senate transmitting its 
adoption of H. Con. Res. 251, in which case the house shall stand 
adjourned pursuant to that concurrent resolution.
Page H7125
Quorum Calls--Votes: Four yea and nay votes and one recorded vote 
developed during the proceedings of the House today and appear on pages 
H6943-44, H7098, H7098-99, H7110, H7110-11. There were no quorum calls.
Adjournment: The House met at 10 a.m. and pursuant to H. Con. Res. 251, 
at 3:52 p.m., the House adjourned until 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 
2001 for morning-hour debate.