[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 160 (Monday, October 22, 2007)]
[Daily Digest]
[Pages D1394-D1397]
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. 3911-
3926; and 1 resolution, H. Res. 762, were introduced.
  Pages H11846-47
Additional Cosponsors:
  Pages H11847-48
Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows:
  H.R. 2197, to modify the boundary of the Hopewell Culture National 
Historical Park in the State of Ohio (H. Rept. 110-391);
  H.R. 2094, to provide for certain administrative and support services 
for the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission, with an amendment (H. 
Rept. 110-392);
  H.R. 1462, to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate 
in the implementation of the Platte River Recovery Implementation 
Program for Endangered Species in the Central and Lower Platte River 
Basin and to modify the Pathfinder Dam and Reservoir, with an amendment 
(H. Rept. 110-393);
  H.R. 1205, to reauthorize the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000, 
with an amendment (H. Rept. 110-394, Pt. 1);
  H.R. 830, to authorize the exchange of certain lands in Denali 
National Park in the State of Alaska, with amendments (H. Rept. 110-
395);
  H.R. 783, to modify the boundary of Mesa Verde National Park, with an 
amendment (H. Rept. 110-396);
  H.R. 767, to protect, conserve, and restore native fish, wildlife, 
and their natural habitats at national wildlife refuges through 
cooperative, incentive-based grants to control, mitigate, and eradicate 
harmful

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nonnative species, with an amendment (H. Rept. 110-397);
  H.R. 523, to require the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain 
public land located wholly or partially within the boundaries of the 
Wells Hydroelectric Project of Public Utility District No. 1 of Douglas 
County, Washington, to the utility district, with an amendment (H. 
Rept. 110-398);
  H.R. 53, to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to enter into a 
long-term lease with the Government of the United States Virgin Islands 
to provide land on the island of Saint John, Virgin Islands, for the 
establishment of a school, with an amendment (H. Rept. 110-399);
  H.R. 3867, to update and expand the procurement programs of the Small 
Business Administration (H. Rept. 110-400);
  H.R. 3775, to support research and development of new industrial 
processes and technologies that optimize energy efficiency and 
environmental performance, utilize diverse sources of energy, and 
increase economic competitiveness, with an amendment (H. Rept. 110-
401);
  H.R. 3776, to provide for a research, development, and demonstration 
program by the Secretary of Energy to support the ability of the United 
States to remain globally competitive in energy storage systems for 
vehicles, stationary applications, and electricity transmission and 
distribution, with amendments (H. Rept. 110-402);
  H. Res. 763, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1011) to 
designate additional National Forest System lands in the State of 
Virginia as wilderness or a wilderness study area, to designate the 
Kimberling Creek Potential Wilderness Area for eventual incorporation 
in the Kimberling Creek Wilderness, to establish the Seng Mountain and 
Bear Creek Scenic Areas, and to provide for the development of trail 
plans for the wilderness areas and scenic areas (H. Rept. 110-403);
  H. Res. 764, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 505) to 
express the policy of the United States regarding the United States 
relationship with Native Hawaiians and to provide a process for the 
recognition by the United States of the Native Hawaiian governing 
entity (H. Rept. 110-404); and
  H. Res. 765, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1483) to 
amend the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to 
extend the authorization for certain national heritage areas (H. Rept. 
110-405); and
  H.R. 3685, to prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of 
sexual orientation (H. Rept. 110-406, Pt. 1).
Pages H11845-46
Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein she appointed 
Representative McGovern to act as Speaker Pro Tempore for today. 
                                                            Page H11779
Recess: The House recessed at 12:31 p.m. and reconvened at 2 p.m. 
                                                            Page H11779
Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules and pass the 
following measures:
  Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park Act of 2007: H.R. 189, 
amended, to establish the Paterson Great Falls National Park in the 
State of New Jersey, by a \2/3\ yea-and-nay vote of 256 yeas to 122 
nays, Roll No. 983;
  Pages H11781-85, S11818
  Agreed to amend the title so as to read: ``To establish the Paterson 
Great Falls National Historical Park in the State of New Jersey and for 
other purposes.''.
Page H11818
  Denali National Park and Alaska Railroad Land Exchange Act of 2007: 
H.R. 830, amended, to authorize the exchange of certain lands in Denali 
National Park in the State of Alaska;
  Page H11785
  Agreed to amend the title so as to read: ``To authorize the exchange 
of certain interests in land in Denali National Park in the State of 
Alaska.''.
Page H11785
  Hopewell Culture National Historical Park Boundary Adjustment Act: 
H.R. 2197, to modify the boundary of the Hopewell Culture National 
Historical Park in the State of Ohio;
  Page H11786
  Mesa Verde National Park Boundary Expansion Act of 2007: H.R. 783, 
amended, to modify the boundary of Mesa Verde National Park; 
                                                        Pages H11786-87
  Providing for certain administrative and support services for the 
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission: H.R. 2094, amended, to 
provide for certain administrative and support services for the Dwight 
D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission;
  Pages H11787-89
  Douglas County, Washington, PUD Conveyance Act: H.R. 523, amended, to 
require the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain public land 
located wholly or partially within the boundaries of the Wells 
Hydroelectric Project of Public Utility District No. 1 of Douglas 
County, Washington, to the utility district, by a \2/3\ yea-and-nay 
vote of 377 yeas with none voting ``nay'', Roll No. 984; 
                                             Pages H11789-90, H11818-19
  Virgin Islands National Park School Lease Act: H.R. 53, amended, to 
authorize the Secretary of the Interior to enter into a long-term lease 
with the Government of the United States Virgin Islands to

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provide land on the island of Saint John, Virgin Islands, for the 
establishment of a school;
  Pages H11790-91
  Refuge Ecology Protection, Assistance, and Immediate Response Act: 
H.R. 767, amended, to protect, conserve, and restore native fish, 
wildlife, and their natural habitats at national wildlife refuges 
through cooperative, incentive-based grants to control, mitigate, and 
eradicate harmful nonnative species;
  Pages H11791-95
  Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007: H.R. 1205, amended, 
to reauthorize the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000; 
                                                    Pages H11795-H11800
  Platte River Recovery Implementation Program and Pathfinder 
Modification Authorization Act: H.R. 1462, amended, to authorize the 
Secretary of the Interior to participate in the implementation of the 
Platte River Recovery Implementation Program for Endangered Species in 
the Central and Lower Platte River Basin and to modify the Pathfinder 
Dam and Reservoir;
  Pages H11800-02
  Providing for a feasibility study of alternatives to augment the 
water supplies of the Central Oklahoma Master Conservancy District and 
cities served by the District: H.R. 1337, amended, to provide for a 
feasibility study of alternatives to augment the water supplies of the 
Central Oklahoma Master Conservancy District and cities served by the 
District;
  Pages H11802-03
  Santa Ana River Water Supply Enhancement Act of 2007: H.R. 813, 
amended, to amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and 
Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to 
participate in the Prado Basin Natural Treatment System Project, to 
authorize the Secretary to carry out a program to assist agencies in 
projects to construct regional brine lines in California, and to 
authorize the Secretary to participate in the Lower Chino Dairy Area 
desalination demonstration and reclamation project;
  Pages H11803-04
  San Diego Water Storage and Efficiency Act of 2007: H.R. 1803, to 
direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a feasibility study to 
design and construct a four reservoir intertie system for the purposes 
of improving the water storage opportunities, water supply reliability, 
and water yield of San Vicente, El Capitan, Murray, and Loveland 
Reservoirs in San Diego County, California in consultation and 
cooperation with the City of San Diego and the Sweetwater Authority; 
                                                        Pages H11804-05
  Madera Water Supply Enhancement Act: H.R. 1855, amended, to authorize 
the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Reclamation 
to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Madera Irrigation 
District for purposes of supporting the Madera Water Supply Enhancement 
Project;
  Pages H11805-06
  Supporting the goals of National Bullying Prevention Awareness Week: 
H. Res. 762, to support the goals of National Bullying Prevention 
Awareness Week, by a \2/3\ yea-and-nay vote of 375 yeas with none 
voting ``nay'' and 1 voting ``present'', Roll No. 985; 
                                             Pages H11806-08, H11819-20
  Congratulating and commending the Wichita State University women's 
bowling team for winning the 2007 United States Bowling Congress 
Intercollegiate Bowling National Championship: H. Res. 472, to 
congratulate and commend the Wichita State University women's bowling 
team for winning the 2007 United States Bowling Congress 
Intercollegiate Bowling National Championship;
  Pages H11808-09
  Regulatory Improvement Act of 2007: H.R. 3564, to amend title 5, 
United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Administrative 
Conference of the United States through fiscal year 2011; 
                                                        Pages H11809-11
  Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Mendez v. Westminster 
decision which ended segregation of Mexican and Mexican American 
students in California schools: H. Res. 721, to recognize the 60th 
anniversary of the Mendez v. Westminster decision which ended 
segregation of Mexican and Mexican American students in California 
schools;
  Pages H11811-14
  Energy Storage Technology Advancement Act of 2007:  H.R. 3776, 
amended, to provide for a research, development, and demonstration 
program by the Secretary of Energy to support the ability of the United 
States to remain globally competitive in energy storage systems for 
vehicles, stationary applications, and electricity transmission and 
distribution;
  Pages H11814-16
  Agreed to amend the title so as to read: ``To provide for research, 
development, and demonstration programs in advanced energy storage 
systems for electric drive vehicles, stationary applications, and 
electricity transmission and distribution applications, to support the 
ability of the United States to remain globally competitive in this 
field, and to promote the efficient delivery and use of energy.''. 
                                                        Pages H11815-16
  Supporting the goals and ideals of National Chemistry Week: H. Res. 
751, to support the goals and ideals of National Chemistry Week; and 
                                                        Pages H11816-17
  Industrial Energy Efficiency Research and Development Act of 2007:  
H.R. 3775, amended, to

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support research and development of new industrial processes and 
technologies that optimize energy efficiency and environmental 
performance, utilize diverse sources of energy, and increase economic 
competitiveness.
  Pages H11820-22
Presidential Message: Read a message from the President wherein he 
notified Congress of the expanded scope of the national emergency 
declared in Executive Order 13047 of May 20, 1997 with respect to 
Burma, and of additional steps with respect to that national 
emergency--referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered 
printed (H. Doc. 110-66).
  Page H11780
Recess: The House recessed at 4:59 p.m. and reconvened at 6:30 p.m. 
                                                            Page H11817
Moment of Silence: The House observed a moment of silence in honor of 
Robert Young, III, former Member of Congress.
  Page H11819
Senate Messages: Messages received from the Senate by the Clerk and 
subsequently presented to the House today appear on pages H11780 and 
H11806.
Senate Referrals: S. Con. Res. 51 was referred to the Committee on 
Education and Labor, S. 2206 was referred to the Committee on House 
Administration, and S. 1839 was held at the desk.
  Page H11843
Quorum Calls--Votes: Three yea-and-nay votes developed during the 
proceedings of today and appear on pages H11818, H11818-19, and H11819-
20. There were no quorum calls.
Adjournment: The House met at 12:30 p.m. and adjourned at 10:43 p.m.