[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 121 (Monday, September 25, 2006)]
[Daily Digest]
[Pages D1023-D1027]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                        House of Representatives


Chamber Action
Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 16 public bills, H.R. 6159-
6174; and 4 resolutions, H.J. Res. 97; H. Con. Res. 479-480; and H. 
Res. 1040 were introduced.
  Pages H7348-49
Additional Cosponsors:
  Page H7349
Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows:
  H.R. 2134, to establish the Commission to Study the Potential 
Creation of a National Museum of the American Latino Community to 
develop a plan of action for the establishment and maintenance of a 
National Museum of the American Latino Community in Washington, DC, 
with an amendment (H. Rept. 109-584, Pt. 2);
  H.R. 4942, to establish a capability and office to promote 
cooperation between entities of the United States and its allies in the 
global war on terrorism for the purpose of engaging in cooperative 
endeavors focused on the research, development, and commercialization 
of high-priority technologies intended to

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detect, prevent, respond to, recover from, and mitigate against acts of 
terrorism and other high consequence events and to address the homeland 
security needs of Federal, State, and local governments, with an 
amendment (H. Rept. 109-674);
  H.R. 2840, to amend title 5, United States Code, to require that 
agencies, in promulgating rules, take into consideration the impact of 
such rules on the privacy of individuals, with an amendment (H. Rept. 
109-675);
  Conference report on H.R. 5631, making appropriations for the 
Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007 (H. 
Rept. 109-676);
  H.R. 6054, to amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize trial 
by military commission for violations of the law of war, with 
amendments (H. Rept. 109-664, Pt. 2);
  H. Res. 1037, waiving points of order against the conference report 
to accompany the bill (H.R. 5631) making appropriations for the 
Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007 (H. 
Rept. 109-677);
  H. Res. 1038, providing for consideration of H.R. 2679, to amend the 
Revised Statutes of the United States to eliminate the chilling effect 
on the constitutionally protected expression of religion by State and 
local officials that results from the threat that potential litigants 
may seek damages and attorney's fees (H. Rept. 109-678);
  H. Res. 1039, providing for consideration of S. 403, to amend title 
18, United States Code, to prohibit taking minors across State lines in 
circumvention of laws requiring the involvement of parents in abortion 
decisions (Rept. 109-679); and
  H.R. 5825, to update the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 
1978, with amendments (H. Rept. 109-680, Pts. 1 and 2). 
                                            Pages H6996-H7309, H7347-48
Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed 
Representative Petri to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. 
                                                             Page H6935
Recess: The House recessed at 12:31 p.m. and reconvened at 2 p.m. 
                                                             Page H6935
Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules and pass the 
following measures:
  Lower Farmington River and Salmon Brook Wild and Scenic River Study 
Act: H.R. 1344, amended, to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to 
designate a segment of the Farmington River and Salmon Brook in the 
State of Connecticut for study for potential addition to the National 
Wild and Scenic Rivers System;
  Pages H6937-38
  Authorizing the National Park Service to pay for services rendered by 
subcontractors under a General Services Administration Indefinite 
Deliver/Indefinite Quantity Contract issued for work to be completed at 
the Grand Canyon National Park: H.R. 3961, to authorize the National 
Park Service to pay for services rendered by subcontractors under a 
General Services Administration Indefinite Deliver/Indefinite Quantity 
Contract issued for work to be completed at the Grand Canyon National 
Park;
  Page H6938
  Southern Nevada Readiness Center Act: H.R. 4382, to provide for the 
conveyance of certain land in Clark County, Nevada, for use by the 
Nevada National Guard;
  Pages H6938-39
  Water Resources Research Act Amendments of 2006: H.R. 4588, amended, 
to reauthorize grants for and require applied water supply research 
regarding the water resources research and technology institutes 
established under the Water Resources Research Act of 1984; 
                                                         Pages H6939-40
  Oregon Water Resources Management Act of 2006: H.R. 5079, amended, to 
provide for the modification of an amendatory repayment contract 
between the Secretary of the Interior and the North Unit Irrigation 
District;
  Pages H6940-41
  Agreed to amend the title so as to read: ``To update the management 
of Oregon water resources, and for other purposes.''.
Page H6941
  Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail Designation Act of 2005: H.R. 
383, amended, to designate the Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail; 
                                                         Pages H6941-42
  Agreed to amend the title so as to read: ``To designate the Ice Age 
Floods National Geologic Route, and for other purposes.''.
Page H6942
  Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve Boundary 
Adjustment Act of 2005: H.R. 1515, amended, to adjust the boundary of 
the Barataria Preserve Unit of the Jean Lafitte National Historical 
Park and Preserve in the State of Louisiana;
  Pages H6942-43
  National Historic Preservation Act Amendments of 2006: H.R. 5861, 
amended, to amend the National Historic Preservation Act; 
                                                         Pages H6945-46
  Amending Public Law 106-348 to extend the authorization for 
establishing a memorial in the District of Columbia or its environs to 
honor veterans who became disabled while serving in the Armed Forces of 
the United States: H.R. 4275, to amend Public Law 106-348 to extend the 
authorization for establishing a memorial in the District of

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Columbia or its environs to honor veterans who became disabled while 
serving in the Armed Forces of the United States;
  Pages H6946-48
  Authorizing the Secretary of Interior to convey to The Missouri River 
Basin Lewis and Clark Interpretive Trail and Visitor Center Foundation, 
Inc. certain Federal land associated with the Lewis and Clark National 
Historic Trail in Nebraska, to be used as an historical interpretive 
site along the trail: H.R. 3871, amended, to authorize the Secretary of 
Interior to convey to The Missouri River Basin Lewis and Clark 
Interpretive Trail and Visitor Center Foundation, Inc. certain Federal 
land associated with the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail in 
Nebraska, to be used as an historical interpretive site along the 
trail;
  Pages H6948-49
  River Raisin National Battlefield Study Act: H.R. 5132, amended, to 
direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource 
study to determine the suitability and feasibility of including in the 
National Park System certain sites in Monroe County, Michigan, relating 
to the Battles of the River Raisin during the War of 1812; 
                                                         Pages H6949-50
  Mississippi River Trail Study Act: H.R. 1796, to amend the National 
Trails System Act to designate the route of the Mississippi River from 
its headwaters in the State of Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico for 
study for potential addition to the National Trails System as a 
national scenic trail, national historic trail, or both; 
                                                         Pages H6950-51
  Piedras Blancas Historic Light Station Outstanding Natural Area Act 
of 2005: H.R. 3534, to designate the Piedras Blancas Light Station and 
the surrounding public land as an Outstanding Natural Area to be 
administered as a part of the National Landscape Conservation System; 
                                                         Pages H6951-52
  Authorizing salary adjustments for Justices and judges of the United 
States for fiscal year 2007: H.R. 5454, to authorize salary adjustments 
for Justices and judges of the United States for fiscal year 2007; 
                                                         Pages H6961-62
  Copyright Royalty Judges Program Technical Corrections Act: H.R. 
1036, to amend title 17, United States Code, to make technical 
corrections relating to Copyright Royalty Judges. The House concur in 
Senate amendment--clearing the measure for the President; 
                                                         Pages H6962-63
  Trademark Dilution Revision Act of 2006: H.R. 683, to amend the 
Trademark Act of 1946 with respect to dilution by blurring or 
tarnishment. The House concur in Senate amendment--clearing the measure 
for the President;
  Pages H6963-65
  Proud to Be an American Citizen Act: H.R. 5323, amended, to require 
the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide for ceremonies on or near 
Independence Day for administering oaths of allegiance to legal 
immigrants whose applications for naturalization have been approved; 
                                                         Pages H6971-72
  General Services Administration Modernization Act: H.R. 2066, to 
amend title 40, United States Code, to establish a Federal Acquisition 
Service, to replace the General Supply Fund and the Information 
Technology Fund with an Acquisition Services Fund. The House concur in 
Senate amendments--clearing the measure for the President; 
                                                         Pages H6972-73
  2005 District of Columbia Omnibus Authorization Act: H.R. 3508, to 
authorize improvements in the operation of the government of the 
District of Columbia. The House concur in Senate amendment--clearing 
the measure for the President;
  Pages H6973-80
  Designating the facility of the United States Postal Service located 
at 200 Lawyers Road, NW in Vienna, Virginia, as the ``Captain 
Christopher Petty Post Office Building'': H.R. 6102, amended, To 
designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 
200 Lawyers Road, NW in Vienna, Virginia, as the ``Captain Christopher 
Petty Post Office Building'', by a \2/3\ yea-and-nay vote of 383 yeas 
to 1 nay, Roll No. 473;
  Pages H6980-81, H6995
  Designating the facility of the United States Postal Service located 
at 350 Uinta Drive in Green River, Wyoming, as the ``Curt Gowdy Post 
Office Building'': H.R. 5224, to designate the facility of the United 
States Postal Service located at 350 Uinta Drive in Green River, 
Wyoming, as the ``Curt Gowdy Post Office Building'';
  Page H6981
  Congratulating The Professional Golfers' Association of America on 
its 90th anniversary and commending the members of The Professional 
Golfers' Association of America and The PGA Foundation for the 
charitable contributions they provide to the United States: H. Con. 
Res. 471, to congratulate The Professional Golfers' Association of 
America on its 90th anniversary and commending the members of The 
Professional Golfers' Association of America and The PGA Foundation for 
the charitable contributions they provide to the United States; 
                                                         Pages H6981-83
  Supporting the goals and ideals of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: 
H. Res. 745, to support the goals and ideals of Pancreatic Cancer 
Awareness Month;
  Pages H6983-84

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  Designating the facility of the United States Postal Service located 
at 7172 North Tongass Highway, Ward Cove, Alaska, as the ``Alice R. 
Brusich Post Office Building'': S. 1275, to designate the facility of 
the United States Postal Service located at 7172 North Tongass Highway, 
Ward Cove, Alaska, as the ``Alice R. Brusich Post Office Building''--
clearing the measure for the President;
  Pages H6984-85
  Designating the facility of the United States Postal Service located 
on Lindbald Avenue, Girdwood, Alaska, as the ``Dorothy and Connie Hibbs 
Post Office Building'': S. 1323, to designate the facility of the 
United States Postal Service located on Lindbald Avenue, Girdwood, 
Alaska, as the ``Dorothy and Connie Hibbs Post Office Building''--
clearing the measure for the President;
  Page H6985
  Supporting the goals and ideals of National Myositis Awareness Day: 
H. Res. 974, to support the goals and ideals of National Myositis 
Awareness Day;
  Pages H6985-86
  Designating the facility of the United States Postal Service located 
at 8801 Sudley Road in Manassas, Virginia, as the ``Harry J. Parrish 
Post Office'': S. 2690, to designate the facility of the United States 
Postal Service located at 8801 Sudley Road in Manassas, Virginia, as 
the ``Harry J. Parrish Post Office''--clearing the measure for the 
President;
  Pages H6984, H6986
  Designating the facility of the United States Postal Service located 
at 1501 South Cherrybell Avenue in Tucson, Arizona, as the ``Morris K. 
`Mo' Udall Post Office Building'': H.R. 5857, to designate the facility 
of the United States Postal Service located at 1501 South Cherrybell 
Avenue in Tucson, Arizona, as the ``Morris K. `Mo' Udall Post Office 
Building'';
  Pages H6986-87
  Designating the facility of the United States Postal Service located 
at 29-50 Union Street in Flushing, New York, as the ``Dr. Leonard Price 
Stavisky Post Office'': H.R. 5923, to designate the facility of the 
United States Postal Service located at 29-50 Union Street in Flushing, 
New York, as the ``Dr. Leonard Price Stavisky Post Office''; 
                                                         Pages H6987-88
  Urging the President to appoint a Presidential Special Envoy for 
Sudan:  H.R. 992, amended, to urge the President to appoint a 
Presidential Special Envoy for Sudan;
  Pages H6988-93
  Darfur Peace and Accountability Act of 2006: H.R. 3127, to impose 
sanctions against individuals responsible for genocide, war crimes, and 
crimes against humanity, to support measures for the protection of 
civilians and humanitarian operations, and to support peace efforts in 
the Darfur region of Sudan. The House concur in Senate amendment--
clearing the measure for the President;
  Page H7313-19
  Commending the people of Montenegro on the conduct of the referendum 
on independence, welcoming United States recognition of the sovereignty 
and independence of the Republic of Montenegro, and welcoming 
Montenegrin membership in the United Nations and other international 
organizations: H. Res. 965, amended, to commend the people of 
Montenegro on the conduct of the referendum on independence, welcoming 
United States recognition of the sovereignty and independence of the 
Republic of Montenegro, and welcoming Montenegrin membership in the 
United Nations and other international organizations;
  Pages H7319-21
  Recognizing the 185th anniversary of the independence of Peru on July 
28, 2006: H. Res. 940, amended, to recognize the 185th anniversary of 
the independence of Peru on July 28, 2006; and
  Page H7322
  Recognizing the accomplishments of the American Council of Young 
Political Leaders for providing 40 years of international exchange 
programs, increasing international dialogue, and enhancing global 
understanding, and commemorating its 40th anniversary: H. Con. Res. 
430, to recognize the accomplishments of the American Council of Young 
Political Leaders for providing 40 years of international exchange 
programs, increasing international dialogue, and enhancing global 
understanding, and commemorating its 40th anniversary.
  Pages H7323-24
SUSPENSIONS--Failed: The House failed to agree to suspend the rules and 
pass the following measures:
  New Hampshire Wilderness Act of 2006: H.R. 5059, to designate the 
Wild River Wilderness in the White Mountain National Forest in the 
State of New Hampshire, by a 2/3 yea-and-nay vote of 223 yeas to 167 
nays, Roll No. 471; and
  Pages H6943-44, H6993-94
  New Hampshire Wilderness Act of 2006: H.R. 5062, to designate as 
wilderness certain National Forest System land in the State of New 
Hampshire, by a \2/3\ yea-and-nay vote of 220 yeas to 169 nays, Roll 
No. 472.
  Pages H6944-45, H6994-95
SUSPENSIONS--Proceedings Postponed: The House completed debate on the 
following measures under suspension of the rules. Further consideration 
of the measures is expected to resume at a later date:

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  Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (BATFE) 
Modernization and Reform Act of 2006: H.R. 5092, amended, to modernize 
and reform the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives; 
                                                  Pages H6953-61, H6993
  Private Property Rights Implementation Act of 2006: H.R. 4772, 
amended, to simplify and expedite access to the Federal courts for 
injured parties whose rights and privileges under the United States 
Constitution have been deprived by final actions of Federal agencies or 
other government officials or entities acting under color of State law;
                                                  Pages H6965-71, H6993
  Urging the President to appoint a Presidential Special Envoy for 
Sudan: H. Res. 992, amended, to urge the President to appoint a 
Presidential Special Envoy for Sudan;
  Pages H6988-93
  Calling on the President to take immediate steps to help improve the 
security situation in Darfur, Sudan, with a specific emphasis on 
civilian protection: H. Res. 723, amended, to call on the President to 
take immediate steps to help improve the security situation in Darfur, 
Sudan, with a specific emphasis on civilian protection; 
                                                         Pages H7309-13
  Commending the United Kingdom for its efforts in the War on Terror: 
H.R. 989, amended, to commend the United Kingdom for its efforts in the 
War on Terror; and
  Pages H7324-25
  Affirming support for the sovereignty and security of Lebanon and the 
Lebanese people: H. Res. 1017, amended, to affirm support for the 
sovereignty and security of Lebanon and the Lebanese people. 
                                                         Pages H7325-28
Correcting the enrollment of H.R. 3127: The House agreed by unanimous 
consent to H. Con. Res. 480, to correct the enrollment of H.R. 3127. 
                                                             Page H6993
Discharge Petition: Representative Barrow moved to discharge the 
Committee on Rules from the consideration of H. Res. 998, providing for 
consideration of H.R. 5099, to provide disaster assistance to 
agricultural producers for crop and livestock losses.
Senate Messages: Message received from the Senate and messages received 
from the Senate by the Clerk and subsequently presented to the House 
today appear on pages H7321.
Senate Referrals: S. 3679 was referred to the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure; and S. Con. Res. 116, S. 2562 and S. 
3850 were held at the desk.
  Page H7346
Quorum Calls--Votes: Three yea-and-nay votes developed during the 
proceedings today and appear on pages H6993-94, H6994-95, and H6995. 
There were no quorum calls.
Adjournment: The House met at 12:30 p.m. and adjourned at 11:59 p.m.