[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 122 (Tuesday, September 24, 2002)]
[Daily Digest]
[Pages D977-D980]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                        House of Representatives


Chamber Action
Measures Introduced: 22 public bills, H.R. 5430, 5432-5452; 1 private 
bill, H.R. 5453; and 10 resolutions, H. Con. Res. 477-482, and H. Res. 
543, 544, 548, 549, were introduced.                     
  Pages H6558-59
Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows:
  H.R. 5099, to extend the periods of authorization for the Secretary 
of the Interior to implement capital construction projects associated 
with the endangered fish recovery implementation programs for the Upper 
Colorado and San Juan River Basins (H. Rept. 107-672);
  H.R. 5109, to direct the Secretary of Energy to convey a parcel of 
land at the facility of the Southwestern Power Administration in 
Tupelo, Oklahoma, amended (H. Rept. 107-673);
  H.R. 4919, to provide for the exchange of certain lands in the 
Coconino and Tonto National Forests in Arizona, amended (H. Rept. 107-
674);
  H.R. 3630, to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a 
special resource study to determine the national significance of the 
Miami Circle site in the State of Florida and the suitability and 
feasibility of its inclusion in the National Park System as part of 
Biscayne National Park, amended (H. Rept. 107-675);
  H.R. 4874, to direct the Secretary of the Interior to disclaim any 
Federal interest in lands adjacent to Spirit Lake and Twin Lakes in the 
State of Idaho resulting from possible omission of lands from an 1880 
survey (H. Rept. 107-676);
  H.R. 4910, to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to revise a 
repayment contract with the Tom Green County Water Control and 
Improvement District No. 1, San Angelo project, Texas, amended (H. 
Rept. 107-677);
  H.R. 5032, to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to convey 
certain National Forest System lands in the Mendocino National Forest, 
California, to authorize the use of the proceeds from such conveyances 
for National Forest purposes, amended (H. Rept. 107-678);
  H.R. 5108, to authorize leases for terms not to exceed 99 years on 
lands held in trust for the Yurok Tribe and the Hopland Band of Pomo 
Indians (H. Rept. 107-679);
  S. 1907, to direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain 
land to the city of Haines, Oregon (H. Rept. 107-680);
  H.R. 5431, making appropriations for energy and water development for 
the fiscal year ending September 30, 2003 (H. Rept. 107-681);
  H. Res. 545, waiving points of order against the conference report to 
accompany H.R. 1646, to authorize appropriations for the Department of 
State for fiscal years 2002 and 2003 (H. Rept. 107-682);
  H. Res. 546, providing for consideration of H.R. 4691, to prohibit 
certain abortion-related discrimination in governmental activities (H. 
Rept. 107-683); and

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  H. Res. 547, providing for consideration of H. Res. 540, expressing 
the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should complete 
action on H.R. 3762, the Pension Security Act of 2002; for 
consideration of H. Res. 544, expressing the sense of the House of 
Representatives on permanency of pension reform provisions; and for 
consideration of H. Res 543, expressing the sense of the House that 
Congress should complete action on H.R. 4019, making marriage tax 
relief permanent (H. Rept. 107-684).                     
Pages H6557-58
Speaker Pro Tempore: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he 
appointed Representative Culberson to act as Speaker pro tempore for 
today.                                                       
  Page H6475
Recess: The House recessed at 1:03 p.m. and reconvened at 2 p.m. 
                                                             Page H6478
Recess: The House recessed at 6:07 p.m. and reconvened at 6:30 p.m. 
                                                             Page H6529
Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules and pass the 
following measures:
  100th anniversary of the 4-H Youth Development Program: H. Con. Res. 
472, recognizing the 100th anniversary of the 4-H Youth Development 
Program (agreed to by 2/3 yea-and-nay vote of 407 yeas with none voting 
``nay'', Roll No. 404);                        
  Pages H6479-82, H6529-30
  Honoring the American Gold Star Mothers and the Blue Star Mothers: H. 
Con. Res. 301, expressing the sense of Congress regarding American Gold 
Star Mothers, Incorporated, Blue Star Mothers of America, Incorporated, 
the service flag, and the service lapel button (agreed to by 2/3 yea-
and-nay vote of 411 yeas with none voting ``nay,'' Roll No. 405); 
                                               Pages H6482-84, H6530-31
  Extending the Provisions of the International Organizations 
Immunities Act to the European Central Bank: H.R. 3656, to amend the 
International Organizations Immunities Act to provide for the 
applicability of that Act to the European Central Bank; 
                                                         Pages H6484-85
  Welcome to Madame Chen, the First Lady of Taiwan: H. Res. 533, 
welcoming Madame Chen Wu Sue-jen, the first lady of Taiwan, to 
Washington, D.C. (agreed to by 2/3 yea-and-nay vote of 410 yeas with 
none voting ``nay,'' Roll No. 406);               
  Pages H6485-87, H6531
  Honoring the Heroism and Courage of Airline Flight Attendants: S. 
Con. Res. 110, honoring the heroism and courage displayed by airline 
flight attendants on a daily basis;                      
  Pages H6487-88
  Salt Lake City Museum of Natural History, Salt River Bay St. Croix, 
Virgin Islands and Timpanogos Cave National Monument Provisions: S. 
1240, amended, to provide for the acquisition of land and construction 
of an interagency administrative and visitor facility at the entrance 
to American Fork Canyon, Utah;                           
  Pages H6488-91
  Ratification of Agreement Between Aleut Corporation and United States 
for Former Navy Complex and Land on Adak Island: S. 1325, to ratify an 
agreement between the Aleut Corporation and the United States of 
America to exchange land rights received under the Alaska Native Claims 
Settlement Act for certain land interests on Adak Island--clearing the 
measure for the President;                               
  Pages H6491-92
  Inclusion of Pemberton's Headquarters in Vicksburg National Military 
Park: S. 1175, to modify the boundary of Vicksburg National Military 
Park to include the property known as Pemberton's Headquarters--
clearing the measure for the President;                  
  Pages H6492-93
  Extension of Endangered Fish Recovery Programs for the Upper Colorado 
and San Juan River Basins: H.R. 5099, to extend the periods of 
authorization for the Secretary of the Interior to implement capital 
construction projects associated with the endangered fish recovery 
implementation programs for the Upper Colorado and San Juan River 
Basins;                                                      
  Page H6493
  Conveyance of Land in Tupelo, Oklahoma to the Tri-County Indian 
Nations Community Development Corporation: H.R. 5109, amended, to 
direct the Secretary of Energy to convey a parcel of land at the 
facility of the Southwestern Power Administration in Tupelo, Oklahoma; 
                                                         Pages H6493-94
  George Washington Birthplace National Monument Boundary Adjustment: 
H.R. 3449, to revise the boundaries of the George Washington Birthplace 
National Monument;                                       
  Pages H6494-95
  100th Anniversary of the International Association of Fish and 
Wildlife Agencies: 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; 
                                                             Page H6495
  Fremont-Madison Irrigation District, Humbolt Project, Jicarilla 
Apache Reservation Water System, and Tom Green County Water Conveyance 
Provisions: H.R. 4708, amended, to authorize the Secretary of the 
Interior to convey certain facilities to the Fremont-Madison Irrigation 
District. Agreed to amend the title so as to read: ``A bill to 
authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain facilities to 
the Fremont-Madison Irrigation District, and for other purposes.''; 
                                                         Pages H6495-99

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  West Butte Road, Oregon Right-of-Way: H.R. 4953, to direct the 
Secretary of the Interior to grant to Deschutes and Crook Counties in 
the State of Oregon a right-of-way to West Butte Road; 
                                                      Pages H6499-H6500
  Mni Wiconi Rural Water Supply Project, South Dakota Reauthorization: 
H.R. 4638, to reauthorize the Mni Wiconi Rural Water Supply Project; 
                                                         Pages H6500-01
  Santee Sioux Tribe of Nebraska Water Supply Study: H.R. 4938, to 
direct the Secretary of the Interior, through the Bureau of 
Reclamation, to conduct a feasibility study to determine the most 
feasible method of developing a safe and adequate municipal, rural, and 
industrial water supply for the Santee Sioux Tribe of Nebraska; 
                                                             Page H6501
  Burnt, Malheur, Owyhee, and Powder River Basins, Oregon Water Study: 
S. 238, to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct 
feasibility studies on water optimization in the Burnt River basin, 
Malheur River basin, Owyhee River basin, and Powder River Basin, 
Oregon--clearing the measure for the President;          
  Pages H6501-02
  Santa Monica Mountains, California National Recreation Area Boundary 
Adjustment: Agreed to the Senate amendment to H.R. 640, to adjust the 
boundaries of Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area--clearing 
the measure for the President;                               
  Page H6502
  Los Padres National Forest, California, Land Exchange: H.R. 4917, to 
provide for an exchange of lands with the United Water Conservation 
District of California to eliminate private inholdings in the Los 
Padres National Forest;                                  
  Pages H6503-04
  Tonto and Coconino National Forests and Mendocino National Forest 
Provisions: H.R. 4919, amended, to provide for the exchange of certain 
lands in the Coconino and Tonto National Forests in Arizona; 
                                                         Pages H6504-06
  Miami Circle Site, Gateway Communities Cooperation, Mount Nebo 
Wilderness Boundary, and Bainbridge Island Japanese American Memorial 
Provisions: S. 1894, amended, to direct the Secretary of the Interior 
to conduct a special resource study to determine the national 
significance of the Miami Circle site in the State of Florida as well 
as the suitability and feasibility of its inclusion in the National 
Park System as part of Biscayne National Park;           
  Pages H6506-09
  Golden Gate Recreation Area, Assistance to Schools in Yosemite 
National Park, Golden Chain Highway, John Muir National Historic Site, 
and San Gabriel River Watersheds Provisions: S. 941, amended, to revise 
the boundaries of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area in the State 
of California, to extend the term of the advisory commission for the 
recreation area;                                         
  Pages H6509-14
  Allegheny Portage, Pennsylvania Railroad National Historic Site 
Boundary Revision: H.R. 4682, amended, to revise the boundary of the 
Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site;       
  Pages H6517-18
  Tax Treatment Parity for Bonds Issued by the Government of American 
Samoa: H.R. 1448, amended, to clarify the tax treatment of bonds and 
other obligations issued by the Government of American Samoa; 
                                                         Pages H6518-19
  Vancouver, Washington National Historic Reserve Funding 
Authorization: H.R. 2099, amended, to amend the Omnibus Parks and 
Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to provide adequate funding 
authorization for the Vancouver National Historic Reserve; 
                                                         Pages H6519-20
  Grand Teton Land Exchange, James V. Hansen Shoshone National Trail, 
McLoughlin House Preservation and William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace 
Provisions: S. 1105, amended, to provide for the expeditious completion 
of the acquisition of State of Wyoming lands within the boundaries of 
Grand Teton National Park;                               
  Pages H6520-23
  Historically Black Colleges and Universities Historic Preservation: 
H.R. 1606, amended, to amend section 507 of the Omnibus Parks and 
Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to authorize additional 
appropriations for historically black colleges and universities, to 
decrease the matching requirement related to such appropriations; and 
                                                         Pages H6523-25
  Commending Mary Baker Eddy's Achievements and the Opening of the 
Library for the Betterment of Humanity in Boston, Mass: H. Con. Res. 
458, recognizing and commending Mary Baker Eddy's achievements and the 
Mary Baker Eddy Library for the Betterment of Humanity. 
                                                         Pages H6527-28
Suspensions--Proceedings Postponed: The House completed debate to 
suspend the rules relating to the following measures. Further 
proceedings were postponed until Wednesday, Sept. 25.
  Victims of Terrorist Attacks Memorial in Washington, D.C.: H.R. 2982, 
to authorize the establishment of a memorial within the area in the 
District of Columbia referred to in the Commemorative Works Act as 
``Area I'' or ``Area II'' to the victims of terrorist attacks on the 
United States, to provide for the design and construction of such a 
memorial; and                                            
  Pages H6514-17

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  Historical Significance of 100 Years of Korean Immigration: H. Con. 
Res. 297, recognizing the historical significance of 100 years of 
Korean immigration to the United States.                 
  Pages H6525-27
Presidential Messages: Read the following messages from the President:
  National Emergency re Angola: Message wherein he transmitted a 6-
month report on the national emergency with respect to the National 
Union for the Total Independence of Angola (UNITA) that was declared in 
Executive Order 12865 of September 26, 1993--referred to the Committee 
on International Relations;                              
  Pages H6528-29
  Continuation of National Emergency re National Union for the Total 
Independence of Angola (UNITA): Message wherein he transmitted a notice 
stating that the emergency declared with respect to the National Union 
for the total Independence of Angola (UNITA) is to continue in effect 
beyond September 26, 2002--referred to the Committee on International 
Relations; and                                               
  Page H6529
  Spending in Support of Plan Colombia: Message wherein he transmitted 
a report detailing the spending by the executive branch during the 
first two quarters of Fiscal year 2002 in support of Plan Colombia--
referred to the Committees on International Relations and 
Appropriations and ordered printed (H. Doc. 107-267).        
  Page H6529
Motion to Instruct Conferees--Help America Vote Act: Representative 
Eddie Bernice Johnson announced her intention to offer a motion to 
instruct conferees on H.R. 3295, Help America Vote Act to take such 
actions as may be appropriate to ensure that a conference report is 
filed on the bill prior to October 1, 2002.                  
  Page H6532
Discharge Petition: Representative Conyers moved to discharge the 
Committee on Rules from the consideration of H. Res. 519, provide for 
consideration of H.R. 1343, to provide Federal assistance to States and 
local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes.
Quorum Calls--Votes: Three yea-and-nay votes developed during the 
proceedings of the House today and appear on pages H6529-30, H6530-31, 
and H6531. There were no quorum calls.
Adjournment: The House met at 12:30 p.m. and adjourned at 11:24 p.m.