[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 125 (Friday, September 29, 2006)]
[Daily Digest]
[Pages D1076-D1078]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                        House of Representatives


Chamber Action
Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 60 public bills, H.R. 6253-
6312; and 24 resolutions, H.J. Res. 99; H. Con. Res. 489-494; and H. 
Res. 1060-1061, 1063-1077 were introduced.
  Pages H8053-57
Additional Cosponsors:
  Pages H8057-59
Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows:
  Conference report on H.R. 5122, to authorize appropriations for 
fiscal year 2007 for military activities of the Department of Defense, 
to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2007 (H. 
Rept. 109-702);
  H. Res. 1062, waiving points of order against the conference report 
to accompany H.R. 5122, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 
2007 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military 
construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, 
to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year (H. 
Rept. 109-703);
  H.R. 6134, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand 
health coverage through the use of high deductible health plans and to 
encourage the use of health savings accounts, with an amendment (H. 
Rept. 109-704);
  H.R. 5472, to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide waivers 
relating to grants for preventive health measures with respect to 
breast and cervical cancers, with an amendment (H. Rept. 109-705);
  H.R. 6060, to authorize certain activities by the Department of State 
(H. Rept. 109-706);
  H.R. 5695, to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for 
the regulation of certain chemical facilities, with an amendment (H. 
Rept. 109-707, Pt. 1);
  H.R. 1078, to strengthen the authority of the Federal Government to 
protect individuals from certain acts and practices in the sale and 
purchase of Social Security numbers and Social Security account 
numbers, with an amendment (H. Rept. 109-708, Pt. 1);
  H.R. 4880, to direct the Commandant of the Coast Guard to require 
that a security plan for a maritime facility be resubmitted for 
approval upon transfer of ownership or operation of such facility, with 
an amendment (H. Rept. 109-709, Pt. 1);
  H. Con. Res. 424, expressing the sense of Congress that it is the 
goal of the United States that, not later than January 1, 2025, the 
agricultural, forestry, and working land of the United States should 
provide from renewable resources not less than 25 percent of the total 
energy consumed in the United States and continue to produce safe, 
abundant, and affordable food, feed, and fiber (H. Rept. 109-710, Pt. 
1); and
  Conference report on H.R. 4954, to improve maritime and cargo 
security through enhanced layered defenses, (H. Rept. 109-711). 
                                               Pages H8053, H8061-H8569
Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed 
Representative Bonner to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. 
                                                             Page H7905
Chaplain: The prayer was offered by the guest Chaplain, Rev. Dr. Barry 
C. Black, Chaplain, United States Senate.
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Private Property Rights Implementation Act of 2006: The House passed 
H.R. 4772, 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, 
by a yea-and-nay vote of 231 yeas to 181 nays, Roll No. 511. 
                                               Pages H7916-25, H7990-91
  H. Res. 1054, the rule providing for consideration of the bill was 
agreed to by a yea-and-nay vote of 218 yeas to 188 nays, Roll No. 505, 
after agreeing to order the previous question by a yea-and-nay vote of 
221 yeas to 186 nays, Roll No. 504.
Pages H7907-16
Military Commissions Act of 2006: The House passed S. 3930, to 
authorize trial by military commission for violations of the law of 
war, by a yea-and-nay vote of 250 yeas to 170 nays, Roll No. 508--
clearing the measure for the President.
  Pages H7925-51, H7959
  H. Res. 1054, the rule providing for consideration of the bill was 
agreed to by a yea-and-nay vote of 218 yeas to 188 nays, Roll No. 505, 
after agreeing to order the previous question by a yea-and-nay vote of 
221 yeas to 186 nays, Roll No. 504.
Pages H7907-16
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2007--Conference 
Report: The House agreed to the conference report to accompany H.R. 
5441, making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for 
the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, by a yea-and-nay vote of 412 
yeas to 6 nays, Roll No. 509;
  Pages H7959-72, H7989
  H. Res. 1054, the rule providing for consideration of the conference 
report was agreed to by a yea-and-nay vote of 218 yeas to 188 nays, 
Roll No. 505, after agreeing to order the previous question by a yea-
and-nay vote of 221 yeas to 186 nays, Roll No. 504.
Pages H7907-16
Member Resignation: Read a letter from Representative Foley, wherein he 
resigned as Representative of the 16th Congressional District of 
Florida, effective today.
  Page H7976
John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007--
Conference Report: The House agreed to the conference report to 
accompany H.R. 5122, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2007 
for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military 
construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, 
to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for 
other purposes, by a yea-and-nay vote of 398 yeas to 23 nays, Roll No. 
510.
  Pages H7951, H7976-89, H7990, H8061-H8540
  Agreed to H. Res. 1053, waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule 
XIII with respect to the same day consideration of certain resolutions 
reported by the Rules Committee, by a recorded vote of 227 ayes to 193 
noes, Roll No. 507, after agreeing to order the previous question by a 
yea-and-nay vote of 215 yeas to 197 nays, Roll No. 506. 
                                                         Pages H7951-59
  H. Res. 1062, the rule providing for consideration of the conference 
report was agreed to by voice vote, after agreeing to order the 
previous question.
Pages H7959, H7972-76
Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules and pass the 
following measures:
  Amending the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation 
Equity Act: A Legacy for Users to make technical corrections: H.R. 
6233, to amend the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient 
Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users to make technical 
corrections;
  Pages H7992-H8002
  Amending section 29 of the International Air Transportation 
Competition Act of 1979 relating to air transportation to and from Love 
Field, Texas: S. 3661, to amend section 29 of the International Air 
Transportation Competition Act of 1979 relating to air transportation 
to and from Love Field, Texas, by a \2/3\ yea-and-nay vote of 386 yeas 
to 22 nays, Roll No. 515--clearing the measure for the President; 
                                                  Pages H8002-11, H8026
  Providing for Federal energy research, development, demonstration, 
and commercial application activities: H.R. 6203, to provide for 
Federal energy research, development, demonstration, and commercial 
application activities;
  Pages H8011-18
  Supporting the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week: H. Res. 1028, 
supporting the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week; and 
                                                         Pages H8019-20
  Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology 
Opportunity Act of 2005: S. 432, amended, to establish a digital and 
wireless network technology program.
Presidential Message: Read a message from the President wherein he 
transmitted the District of Columbia's Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Request 
Act--referred to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered printed 
(H. Doc. 109-136).
  Page H8020
Recess: The House recessed at 8:20 p.m. and reconvened at 9:30 p.m. 
                                                             Page H8020
Security and Accountability For Every Port Act or the SAFE Port Act--
Conference Report: The House agreed to the conference report to 
accompany H.R. 4954, to improve maritime and cargo security

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through enhanced layered defenses by a recorded vote of 409 ayes to 2 
noes, Roll No. 516.
  Pages H8020, H8026-38, H8540-69
  Agreed to H. Res. 1053, waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule 
XIII with respect to the same day consideration of certain resolutions 
reported by the Rules Committee, by a recorded vote of 227 ayes to 193 
noes, Roll No. 507, after agreeing to order the previous question by a 
yea-and-nay vote of 215 yeas to 197 nays, Roll No. 506. 
                                                         Pages H7951-59
  The House agreed by unanimous consent to consider H. Res. 1064, the 
rule providing for consideration of the conference report which was 
agreed to by voice vote, after agreeing to order the previous question 
by a yea-and-nay vote of 220 yeas to 189 nays, Roll No. 512. 
                                                         Pages H8021-24
Privileged Resolution: Representative Pelosi offered a resolution 
requiring investigation of knowledge of offenses of a Member of the 
House.
  Pages H8024-26
Motion to Refer: Representative Boehner motion to refer the matter to 
the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct was agreed to by a 
recorded vote of 409 ayes with none voting ``noe'', Roll No. 514, after 
agreeing to order the previous question by a recorded vote of 410 ayes 
with none voting ``noe'', No. 513.
  Pages H8024-26
Speaker Pro Tempore: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he 
appointed Representative Wolf, and Representative Tom Davis of Virginia 
to act as Speaker pro tempore to sign enrolled bills and joint 
resolutions through November 13, 2006.
  Page H8026
Federal and District of Columbia Government Real Property Act of 2005: 
The House agreed by unanimous consent to H.R. 3699, amended, to provide 
for the sale, acquisition, conveyance, and exchange of certain real 
property in the District of Columbia to facilitate the utilization, 
development, and redevelopment of such property.
  Pages H8038-43
Providing for a correction to the enrollment of H.R. 6233: The House 
agreed by unanimous consent to H. Con. Res. 491, to provide for a 
correction to the enrollment of H.R. 6233.
  Page H8043
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2006: The House 
agreed by unanimous consent to S. 2562, to increase, effective as of 
December 1, 2006, the rates of compensation for veterans with service-
connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity 
compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans--clearing 
the measure for the President.
  Pages H8043-44
North Korea Nonproliferation Act of 2006: The House agreed by unanimous 
consent to S. 3728, to promote nuclear nonproliferation in North 
Korea--clearing the measure for the President.
  Pages H8044-48
Senate Messages: Messages received from the Senate today appear on 
pages H7925, H7972, H7991-92, and H8038.
Senate Referrals: S. 476, S. 1378, S. 1830, and S. 3661 were held at 
the desk; and S. 1131, S. 1288, S. 1346, S. 1829 and S. 1913 were 
referred to the Committee on Resources; and S. 4001 was referred to the 
Committees on Agriculture and Resources.
  Page H8048
Quorum Calls--Votes: Nine yea-and-nay votes and four recorded votes 
developed during the proceedings today and appear on pages H7914-15, 
H7915-16, H7957-58, H7958-59, H7959, H7989, H7990, H7990-91, H8023-24, 
H8024-25, H8025, H8026, and H8037-38. There were no quorum calls.
Adjournment: The House met at 9 a.m. and at 1:05 a.m. on Saturday, 
September 30th, pursuant to the provisions of H. Con. Res. 483, stands 
adjourned until 2 p.m. on Thursday, November 9, 2006.