[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 100 (Monday, July 22, 2002)]
[Daily Digest]
[Pages D797-D800]
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                        House of Representatives


Chamber Action
Measures Introduced: 10 public bills, H.R. 5169-5178, and 1 resolution, 
H. Res. 496, were introduced.                                
  Page H5086
Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows:
  Filed on July 19, conference report on H.R. 4775, making supplemental 
appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002 (H. Rept. 
107-593);
  Filed on July 19, H. Res. 495, in the Matter of James A. Traficant, 
Jr. (H. Rept. 107-594);
  H.R. 3951, to provide regulatory relief and improve productivity for 
insured depository institutions, amended (H. Rept. 107-516, Pt. 2);
  S.J. Res. 13, conferring honorary citizenship of the United States on 
Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, also known as the Marquis de 
Lafayette, amended (H. Rept. 107-595);
  H.R. 4558, to extend the Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training 
Program (H. Rept. 107-596, Pt. 1);
  H.R. 3917, to authorize a national memorial to commemorate the 
passengers and crew of Flight 93 who, on September 11, 2001, 
courageously gave their lives thereby thwarting a planned attack on our 
Nation's Capital, amended (H. Rept. 107-597);
  H. Con. Res. 419, requesting the President to issue a proclamation in 
observance of the 100th Anniversary of the founding of the 
International Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (H. Rept. 107-
598);
  S. 356, to establish a National Commission on the Bicentennial of the 
Louisiana Purchase (H. Rept. 107-599);
  H.R. 3645, to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for 
improved procurement practices by the Department of Veterans Affairs in 
procuring health-care items, amended (H. Rept. 107-600);
  H.R. 4888, to reauthorize the Mammography Quality Standards Act, 
amended (H. Rept. 107-601);
  H.J. Res. 101, disapproving the extension of the waiver authority 
contained in section 402(c) of the Trade Act of 1974 with respect to 
Vietnam (Adverse, H. Rept. 107-602).                         
Page H5086
Speaker Pro Tempore: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he 
appointed Representative Culberson to act as Speaker pro tempore for 
today.                                                       
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Recess: The House recessed at 12:31 p.m. and reconvened 2 p.m. 
                                                             Page H4987
Order of Business--Trade Relations With Vietnam: Agreed that it may be 
in order on July 23, 2002, or any day thereafter, to consider in the 
House H.J. Res. 101, disapproving the extension of the waiver authority 
contained in section 402(c) of the Trade Act of 1974 with respect to 
Vietnam; that the joint resolution be considered as read for amendment; 
that all points of order against it be waived and that it be debatable 
for one hour, equally divided and controlled by the Chairman of the 
Committee on Ways and Means (in opposition to the

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joint resolution) and a member in support of the joint resolution. 
Consistent with sections 152 and 153 of the Trade Act of 1974, the 
previous question shall be considered as ordered to final passage 
without intervening motion and the provisions of sections 152 and 153 
of the Trade Act of 1974 shall not otherwise apply to any joint 
resolution disapproving the extension of the waiver authority contained 
in section 402(c) of the Trade Act of 1974 with respect to Vietnam for 
the remainder of the second session of the One hundred Seventh 
Congress.                                                    
  Page H5027
Order of Business--Defense and Homeland Security Supplemental 
Appropriations Conference Report: Agreed that it may be in order at any 
time to consider the conference report to accompany H.R. 4775, making 
supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 
2002; that all points of order against the conference report and 
against its consideration be waived; and that the conference report be 
considered as read.                                          
  Page H5027
Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules and pass the 
following measures:
  Extension of Irish Training Program: H.R. 4558, to extend the Irish 
Peace Process Cultural and Training Program;             
  Pages H4988-89
  Child Status Protection Act: Agreed to the Senate amendment to H.R. 
1209, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to determine whether 
an alien is a child, for purposes of classification as an immediate 
relative, based on the age of the alien on the date the classification 
petition with respect to the alien is filed--clearing the measure for 
the President;                                           
  Pages H4989-92
  Conferring Honorary Citizenship on the Marquis de Lafayette: S.J. 
Res. 13, amended, conferring honorary citizenship of the United States 
on Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, also known as the Marquis de 
Lafayette. Agreed to amend the title so as to read: ``Joint Resolution 
conferring honorary citizenship of the United States posthumously on 
Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roche Gilbert du Motier, the Marquis de 
Lafayette.'';                                            
  Pages H4992-94
  Judicial Improvements Act: H.R. 3892, amended, to amend title 28, 
United States Code, to make certain modifications in the judicial 
discipline procedures;                                   
  Pages H4994-98
  Russian River, Alaska Land Act: H.R. 3048, amended, to resolve the 
claims of Cook Inlet Region, Inc., to lands adjacent to the Russian 
River in the State of Alaska;                            
  Pages H4998-99
  Mount Naomi, Utah Wilderness Area Boundary Adjustment: H.R. 4870, 
amended, to make certain adjustments to the boundaries of the Mount 
Naomi Wilderness Area;                                
  Pages H4999-H5000
  California Five Mile Regional Learning Center Transfer Act: H.R. 
3401, amended, to provide for the conveyance of Forest Service 
facilities and lands comprising the Five Mile Regional Learning Center 
in the State of California to the Clovis Unified School District, to 
authorize a new special use permit regarding the continued use of 
unconveyed lands comprising the Center;                  
  Pages H5000-01
  Reasonable Right-of-Way Fees Act: H.R. 3258, amended, to amend the 
Federal Lands Policy and Management Act of 1976 to clarify the method 
by which the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture 
determine the fair market value of rights-of-way granted, issued, or 
renewed under such Act to prevent unreasonable increases in certain 
costs in connection with the deployment of communications and other 
critical infrastructure. Agreed to amend the title so as to read: ``A 
bill to amend the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 and 
the Mineral Leasing Act to clarify the method by which the Secretary of 
the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture determine the fair market 
value of certain rights-of-way granted, issued, or renewed under these 
Acts.'';                                                 
  Pages H5001-02
  Memorial at the September 11, 2001, Crash site of United Airlines 
Flight 93 in the Stonycreek Township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania: 
H.R. 3917, amended, to authorize a national memorial to commemorate the 
passengers and crew of Flight 93 who, on September 11, 2001, 
courageously gave their lives thereby thwarting a planned attack on our 
Nation's Capital;                                        
  Pages H5002-06
  Lower Rio Grande Valley Water Resources Conservation and Improvement: 
H.R. 2990, amended, to amend the Lower Rio Grande Valley Water 
Resources Conservation and Improvement Act of 2000 to authorize 
additional projects under that Act;                      
  Pages H5006-08
  Improved Procurement Practices by the Department of Veterans Affairs: 
H.R. 3645, amended, to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide 
for improved procurement practices by the Department of Veterans 
Affairs in procuring health-care items;                  
  Pages H5008-13
  Eligibility Requirements for Burial in Arlington National Cemetery: 
H.R. 4940, amended, to amend title 38, United States Code, to enact 
into law eligibility requirements for burial in Arlington National 
Cemetery;                                                
  Pages H5013-17
  Arlington Monument Honoring Battle of the Bulge Veterans: H.R. 5055, 
to authorize the placement in Arlington National Cemetery of a memorial

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honoring the World War II veterans who fought in the Battle of the 
Bulge;                                                   
  Pages H5017-19
  Design of the Nickel: H.R. 4903, amended, to amend title 31, United 
States Code, to specify that the reverse of the 5-cent piece shall bear 
an image of Monticello. Agreed to amend the title so as to read ``To 
ensure continuity for the design of the 5-cent coin, establish the Coin 
Design Advisory Committee, and for other purposes.'';    
  Pages H5019-21
  Congressional Gold Medals for Heroic Actions During the Attacks of 
September 11, 2001: H.R. 5138, amended, to posthumously award 
congressional gold medals to government workers and others who 
responded to the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon and 
perished and to people aboard United Airlines Flight 93 who helped 
resist the hijackers and caused the plane to crash and to require the 
Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the Spirit 
of America, recognizing the tragic events of September 11, 2001; 
                                                         Pages H5021-27
  Honoring the Contributions of Corinne ``Lindy'' Claiborne Boggs: H. 
Con. Res. 439, Honoring Corinne ``Lindy'' Claiborne Boggs on the 
occasion of the 25th anniversary of the founding of the Congressional 
Women's Caucus (agreed to by a yea-and-nay vote of 378 yeas with none 
voting ``nay,'' Roll No. 324);                    
  Pages H5027-33, H5039
  Honoring the Contributions of Paul Ecke, Jr: H. Res. 471, to 
recognize the significant contributions of Paul Ecke, Jr. and to the 
poinsettia industry;                                     
  Pages H5033-34
  Gratitude for Recovery Efforts at Fresh Kills Landfill on Staten 
Island, New York Following the Attacks of September 11: H. Res. 492, 
expressing gratitude for the 10-month-long World Trade Center cleanup 
and recovery efforts at the Fresh Kills Landfill on Staten Island, New 
York, following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 (agreed to 
by a yea-and-nay vote of 375 yeas with none voting ``nay'', Roll No. 
325);                                          
  Pages H5034-36, H5039-40
  William C. Cramer Post Office, St. Petersburg, Florida: H.R. 5145, to 
designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 
3135 First Avenue North in St. Petersburg, Florida, as the ``William C. 
Cramer Post Office Building'';                           
  Pages H5036-37
  Urging Implementation of Western Governors Collaborative 10-year 
Strategy for Reducing Wildland Fire Risks to Communities and the 
Environment: H. Con. Res. 352, amended, expressing the sense of 
Congress that Federal land management agencies should fully implement 
the Western Governors Association ``Collaborative 10-year Strategy for 
Reducing Wildland Fire Risks to Communities and the Environment'' to 
reduce the overabundance of forest fuels that place national resources 
at high risk of catastrophic wildfire, and prepare a National 
Prescribed Fire Strategy that minimizes risks of escape. Agreed to 
amend the title so as to read: ``Concurrent resolution expressing the 
sense of Congress that Federal land management agencies should fully 
support the ``Collaborative 10-year Strategy for Reducing Wildland Fire 
Risks to Communities and the Environment'' as prepared by the Western 
Governors' Association, the Department of Agriculture, the Department 
of the Interior, and other stakeholders, to reduce the overabundance of 
forest fuels that place national resources at high risk of catastrophic 
wildfire, and prepare a national assessment of prescribed burning 
practices to minimize risks of escape.'';                
  Pages H5037-38
  Freedom Promotion Act: H.R. 3969, amended, to enhance United States 
public diplomacy and to reorganize United States international 
broadcasting;                                            
  Pages H5040-48
  Urging Mandatory Steroid Testing in Major League Baseball: H. Res. 
496, expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Major 
League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association 
should implement a mandatory steroid testing program;    
  Pages H5048-50
  Support for Research on Tests to Screen for Ovarian Cancer: H. Con. 
Res. 385, expressing the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of 
Health and Human Services should conduct or support research on certain 
tests to screen for ovarian cancer, and Federal health care programs 
and group and individual health plans should cover the tests if 
demonstrated to be effective; and                        
  Pages H5050-53
  Nurse Reinvestment Act: Agreed to the Senate amendment to H.R. 3487, 
to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to health 
professions programs regarding the field of nursing--clearing the 
measure for the President.                               
  Pages H5053-59
Suspension Proceedings Postponed--Condemning the Persecution of Falun 
Gong Practitioners by the Chinese Government: The House completed 
debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to H. Con. Res. 
188, amended, expressing the sense of Congress that the Government of 
the People's Republic of China should cease its persecution of Falun 
Gong practitioners. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. 
                                                         Pages H5059-64
Presidential Message: Read a message from the President wherein he 
transmitted a six month periodic report on the National emergency with 
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to Sierra Leone and Liberia referred to the committee on International 
Relations and ordered printed (H. Doc. 107-249).         
  Pages H5064-65
Senate Messages: Message received from the Senate today appears on page 
H4999.
Referrals: S. 2037 and S. Con. Res. 128 were held at the desk.
Amendments: Amendments ordered printed pursuant to the rule appear on 
pages H5087-89.
Quorum Calls--Votes: Two yea-and-nay votes developed during the 
proceedings of the House today and appear on pages H5039 and H5039-40. 
There were no quorum calls.
Adjournment: The House met at 12:30 p.m. and adjourned at 11:36 p.m.