[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 115 (Wednesday, September 22, 2004)]
[Daily Digest]
[Pages D930-D932]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                        House of Representatives


Chamber Action
Measures Introduced: 10 public bills, H.R. 5119-5128; and; 11 
resolutions, Con. Res. 495-496, and H. Res. 784, 786-793 were 
introduced.
  Pages H7442-43
Additional Cosponsors:
  Page H7443
Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows:
  H.R. 4555, to amend the Public Health Service Act to revise and 
extend provisions relating to mammography quality standards, amended 
(H. Rept. 108-694); and
  H. Res. 785, waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with 
respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the 
Committee on Rules (H. Rept. 108-695).
Pages H7441-42
Chaplain: The prayer was offered today by Rev. Austin DeLoach, Jr., 
Pastor, Southside Baptist Church in Lakeland, Georgia.
  Page H7331
Transportation, Treasury, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act 
for FY05: The House passed H.R. 5025, making appropriations for the 
Departments of Transportation and Treasury, and Independent agencies 
for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, by a yea and nay vote of 
397 yeas to 12 nays, Roll No. 465. The bill was also considered on 
Tuesday, September 14, Wednesday, September 15, and Tuesday, September 
21.
  Pages H7336-51
  Agreed Tuesday, September 14, to limit further amendments offered and 
the time for debate on such amendments.
  The unanimous consent agreement was amended on Wednesday, September 
15 to strike any provision for the amendment by Representative Flake 
regarding Cuba.
  A separate vote was demanded on the Stenholm amendment that prohibits 
the use of funds to implement any suspension of issuance of obligations 
of the U.S. for purchase by the Civil Service Retirement and Disability 
Fund, to implement any suspension of issuance of obligations of the 
U.S. for purchase by the Thrift Savings Fund for the Government 
Securities Investment Fund, or to implement any sale or redemption of 
securities, obligations, or other invested assets of the Civil Service 
Retirement and Disability Fund before maturity, which was agreed to 
yesterday, September 21, by a voice vote (agreed to by a recorded vote 
of 404 ayes to 8 noes, Roll No. 463);
Pages H7348-49
  Rejected the Obey motion to recommit the bill to the Committee on 
Appropriations with instructions to report it back to the House 
promptly with an amendment, by a yea and nay vote of 201 yeas to 210 
nays, Roll No. 464.
Pages H7349-50
  Agreed to:
  Lee amendment that prohibits the use of funds to implement, 
administer, or enforce the amendments made to the Code of Federal 
Regulations relating to specific licenses for U.S. academic 
institutions;
Pages H7337-39
  Waters amendment (no. 12 printed in the Congressional Record of 
September 15) that prohibits the use of funds to implement any sanction 
imposed by the U.S. on private commercial sales of agricultural 
commodities, medicine, or medical supplies to Cuba (agreed to by voice 
vote, after agreeing to vitiate the request for a recorded vote); and 
                                                         Pages H7336-37

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  Olver amendment prohibits the use of funds to issue or implement the 
proposed regulation entitled Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe 
Operation; Certification of Compliance With Federal Motor Vehicle 
Safety Standards, published in the Federal Register on March 19, 2002 
(by a recorded vote of 339 ayes to 70 noes, Roll No. 462). 
                                               Pages H7340-46, H7347-48
Rejected:
  Rangel amendment that sought to prohibit the use of funds to 
implement, administer, or enforce the economic embargo of Cuba (by a 
recorded vote of 188 ayes to 225 noes, Roll No. 461). 
                                               Pages H7339-40, H7346-47
  H. Res. 770, the rule providing for consideration of the bill was 
agreed to on Tuesday, September 14.
Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules and pass the 
following measures:
  Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission Act: H.R. 2449, amended, to 
establish a commission to commemorate the sesquicentennial of the 
American Civil War;
  Pages H7351-54
  Hudson-Fulton-Champlain 400th Commemoration Commission Act of 2003: 
H.R. 2528, amended, to establish the Hudson-Fulton-Champlain 400th 
Commemoration Commission;
  Pages H7354-57
  Supporting the goals and ideals of National Preparedness Month: H. 
Con. Res. 489, supporting the goals and ideals of National Preparedness 
Month;
  Pages H7357-59
  Supporting the goals and ideals of National Long-Term Care Residents' 
Rights Week: H. Res. 772, supporting the goals and ideals of National 
Long-Term Care Residents' Rights Week and recognizing the importance to 
the Nation of residents of long-term care facilities, including senior 
citizens and individuals living with disabilities;
  Pages H7359-60
  Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should designate 
September 11 as a national day of voluntary service, charity, and 
compassion: H. Con. Res. 473, amended, expressing the sense of Congress 
that the President should designate September 11 as a national day of 
voluntary service, charity, and compassion;
  Pages H7360-61
  Agreed to amend the title so as to read: expressing the sense of 
Congress that it is appropriate to annually observe Patriot Day, 
September 11, with voluntary acts of service and compassion. 
                                                             Page H7361
  Eva Holtzman Post Office Building Designation Act: H.R. 5039, to 
designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 
United States Route 1 in Ridgeway, North Carolina, as the ``Eva 
Holtzman Post Office'';
  Pages H7362-63
  United States Postal Service Henry Johnson Annex Redesignation Act: 
H.R. 480, to redesignate the facility of the United States Postal 
Service located at 747 Broadway in Albany, New York, as the ``United 
States Postal Service Henry Johnson Annex'';
  Pages H7363-64
  Congratulating Lance Armstrong on his record-setting victory in the 
2004 Tour de France: H. Res. 761, congratulating Lance Armstrong on his 
record-setting victory in the 2004 Tour de France;
  Pages H7364-66
  Recognizing the outstanding efforts of those who assisted the North 
Platte Canteen in Nebraska during WWII from December 25, 1941 to April 
1, 1946: H. Con. Res. 161, amended, recognizing the outstanding efforts 
of the individuals and communities who volunteered or donated items to 
the North Platte Canteen in North Platte, Nebraska, during World War II 
from December 25, 1941, to April 1, 1946;
  Pages H7366-68
  Recognizing military unit family support volunteers for there 
service: H. Con. Res. 486, recognizing and honoring military unit 
family support volunteers for their dedicated service to the United 
States, the Armed Forces, and members of the Armed Forces and their 
families;
  Pages H7368-70
  Commending the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: H. 
Con. Res. 488, amended, commending the National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration and its employees for its dedication and hard work 
during Hurricanes Charley and Frances;
  Pages H7370-73
  Agreed to amend the title so as to read: commending the National 
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and its employees for its 
dedication and hard work during Hurricanes Charley, Frances, and Ivan. 
                                                             Page H7373
  Justin W. Williams United States Attorney's Building Designation Act: 
H.R. 3428, to designate a portion of the United States courthouse 
located at 2100 Jamieson Avenue, in Alexandria, Virginia, as the 
``Justin W. Williams United States Attorney's Building''; 
                                                         Pages H7373-74
  Joe Skeen Federal Building Designation Act: H.R. 3734, to designate 
the Federal building located at Fifth and Richardson Avenues in 
Roswell, New Mexico, as the ``Joe Skeen Federal Building''; 
                                                         Pages H7374-76
  Calling for the suspension of Sudan's membership on the United 
Nations Commission on Human Rights: S. Con. Res. 137, calling for the 
suspension of Sudan's membership on the United Nations Commission on 
Human Rights;
  Pages H7381-86

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  Condemning the terrorist attack in Jakarta, Indonesia, that occurred 
on 9/9/04: H. Res 767, amended, condemning the terrorist attack in 
Jakarta, Indonesia, that occurred on September 9, 2004; 
                                                         Pages H7386-88
  Encouraging the International Olympic Committee to select New York 
City as the site of the 2012 Olympic Games: H. Con. Res. 475, 
encouraging the International Olympic Committee to select New York City 
as the site of the 2012 Olympic Games;
  Pages H7388-90
  Supporting the goals of National Farm Safety and Health Week: H. Con. 
Res. 494, supporting the goals and purposes of National Farm Safety and 
Health Week and applauding the men and women who provide a stable 
supply of food and fiber for the United States and the world; 
                                                         Pages H7390-91
  Pine Springs Land Exchange Act: H.R. 4806, amended, to provide for a 
land exchange involving Federal lands in the Lincoln National Forest in 
the State of New Mexico;
  Pages H7395-96
  Authorizing a feasibility study with respect to the Mokelumne River: 
H.R. 4045, amended, to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to 
prepare a feasibility study with respect to the Mokelumne River; and 
                                                         Pages H7396-97
  Creating the Office of Chief Financial Officer for the Government of 
the Virgin Islands: H.R. 3589, amended, to create the Office of Chief 
Financial Officer of the Government of the Virgin Islands. 
                                                         Pages H7397-99
Suspension--Proceedings Postponed: The House debated the following 
measure under suspension of the rules. Further consideration will 
continue tomorrow, September 23.
  Adoption Tax Relief Guarantee Act: H.R. 1057, to repeal the sunset of 
the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 with 
respect to the expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance 
programs.
  Pages H7376-81
Pledge Protection Act of 2004--Rule for Consideration: The House agreed 
to H. Res. 781, the rule providing for consideration of H.R. 2028, to 
amend title 28, United States Code, with respect to the jurisdiction of 
Federal courts inferior to the Supreme Court over certain cases and 
controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance, by voice vote. 
                                                         Pages H7391-95
Tax Relief, Simplification, and Equity Act of 2003--Motion to Instruct 
Conferees: The House debated the Moore motion to instruct conferees on 
H.R. 1308, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to accelerate the 
increase in the refundability of the child tax credit. Further 
proceedings on the motion were postponed.
  Pages H7399-H7404
Senate Message: Message received from the Senate today appears on page 
7331.
Senate Referral: S. 2279 was referred to the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure.
  Page H7440
Quorum Calls--Votes: Two yea and nay votes and three recorded votes 
developed during the proceedings of today and appear on pages H7346-47, 
H7347, H7349, H7350, H7351. There were no quorum calls.
Adjournment: The House met at 10 a.m. and adjourned at 12 p.m.