[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 45 (Thursday, March 20, 2003)]
[Senate]
[Page S4223]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME--H.R. 5, H.R. 975, H.R. 1047, AND H.R. 
                                  1308

  Mr. NICKLES. Mr. President, I understand the following bills are at 
the desk, and I ask they be read for the first time en bloc: H.R. 5, 
H.R. 975, H.R. 1047, and H.R. 1308.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will read the titles of the bills 
for the first time.
  The legislative clerk read as follows:

       A bill (H.R. 5) to improve patient access to health care 
     services and provide improved medical care by reducing the 
     excessive burden the liability system places on the health 
     care delivery system.
       A bill (H.R. 975) to amend title 11 of the United States 
     Code, and for other purposes.
       A bill (H.R. 1047) to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule 
     of the United States to modify temporarily certain rates of 
     duty, to make other technical amendments to the trade laws, 
     and for other purposes.
       A bill (H.R. 1308) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 
     1986 to end certain abusive tax practices, to provide tax 
     relief and simplification, and for other purposes.

  Mr. NICKLES. I now ask for their second reading and object to further 
proceeding on these matters en bloc.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. The bills will be read for 
the second time on the next legislative day.