[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 55 (Tuesday, April 27, 2004)]
[Daily Digest]
[Pages D408-D409]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                        House of Representatives


Chamber Action
Measures Introduced: 7 public bills, H.R. 4218-4224; and 1 resolution, 
H. Res. 607, were introduced.                            
  Pages H2405-06
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  Pages H2406-07
Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows:
  H. Res. 607, providing for consideration of H.R. 4181, to amend the 
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the increased 
standard deduction, and the 15-percent individual income tax rate 
bracket expansion, for married taxpayers filing joint returns (H. Rept. 
108-470);
  H. Res. 516, a resolution supporting the goals of National 
Manufacturing Week, congratulating manufacturers and their employees 
for their contributions to growth and innovation, and recognizing the 
challenges facing the manufacturing sector, amended (H. Rept. 108-471); 
and
  H.R. 3866, to amend the Controlled Substances Act to provide 
increased penalties for anabolic steroid offenses near sports 
facilities, amended (H. Rept. 108-461 Pt. 2);
  H.R. 1914. A bill to provide for the issuance of a coin to 
commemorate the 400th anniversary of the Jamestown settlement (H. Rept. 
108-472 Pt. 1);
  H.R. 2768. A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint 
coins in commemoration of Chief Justice John Marshall (H. Rept. 108-473 
Pt. 1);
  H.R. 3277. A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint 
coins in commemoration of the 230th Anniversary of the United States 
Marine Corps, and to support construction of the Marine Corps Heritage 
Center (H. Rept. 108-474 Pt. 1); and
  H.R. 2179. A bill to enhance the authority of the Securities and 
Exchange Commission to investigate, punish, and deter securities laws 
violations, and to improve its ability to return funds to defrauded 
investors, and for other purposes, amended (H. Rept. 108-475 Pt. 1). 
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Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed 
Representative Boozman to act as Speaker Pro Tempore for today. 
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Recess: The House recessed at 12:57 p.m. and reconvened at 2 p.m. 
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Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules and pass the 
following measures:
  Rhode Island Veterans Post Office Building Redesignation Act: H.R. 
3942, to redesignate the facility of the United States Postal Service 
located at 7 Commercial Boulevard in Middletown, Rhode Island, as the 
``Rhode Island Veterans Post Office Building'', by a \2/3\ yea-and-nay 
vote of 395 yeas with none voting ``nay'', Roll No. 131; 
                                               Pages H2384-85, H2392-93
  Honoring the life and legacy of Melvin Jones: H. Res. 399, honoring 
the life and legacy of Melvin Jones and recognizing the contributions 
of Lions Clubs International, by a \2/3\ yea-and-nay vote of 395 yeas 
with none voting ``nay'', Roll No. 132; and       
  Pages H2385-87, H2393
  Supporting the goals and ideals of Financial Literacy Month: H. Res. 
578, supporting the goals and ideals of Financial Literacy Month, by a 
\2/3\ yea-and-nay vote of 391 yeas with none voting ``nay'', Roll No. 
133.                                              
  Pages H2388-92, H2394
Recess: The House recessed at 3:03 p.m. and reconvened at 6:30 p.m. 
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Committee Resignation: Read a letter from Representative Tauzin wherein 
he resigned from the Select Committee on Homeland Security, effective 
immediately.                                             
  Pages H2395-96
Committee Appointment: The Chair announced the Speaker's appointment of 
Representative Barton of Texas to the Select Committee on Homeland 
Security.                                                    
  Page H2396
Discharge Petition: Representative Edwards moved to discharge the 
Committee on Rules from the consideration of H. Res. 584, to amend 
title 10, United States Code, to increase the minimum Survivor Benefit 
Plan basic annuity for surviving spouses age 62 and older, to provide 
for a one-year open season under that plan (Discharge Petition No. 8).
Senate Message: Message received from the Senate today appears on page 
H2383.
Quorum Calls--Votes: Three yea-and-nay votes developed during the 
proceedings today and appear on pages H2392-93, H2393, and H2394. There 
were no quorum calls.
Adjournment: The House met at 12:30 p.m. and adjourned at 8:40 p.m.