[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 189 (Tuesday, December 11, 2007)]
[Daily Digest]
[Pages D1602-D1605]
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                        House of Representatives


Chamber Action
Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 13 public bills, H.R. 4343-
4455; and 4 resolutions, H.J. Res. 68; and H. Res. 856-858, were 
introduced.                                             
  Pages H15314-17
Additional Cosponsors:                                  
  Pages H15317-18
Reports Filed:Reports were filed today as follows:
  H.R. 1413, to direct the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security 
(Transportation Security Administration) to address vulnerabilities in 
aviation security by carrying out a pilot program to screen airport 
workers with access to secure and sterile areas of airports, with 
amendments (H. Rept. 110-482);
  H.R. 123, to authorize appropriations for the San Gabriel Basin 
Restoration Fund, with an amendment (H. Rept. 110-483);
  H.R. 3739, to amend the Arizona Water Settlements Act to modify the 
requirements for the statement of findings (H. Rept. 110-484);
  H.R. 2601, to extend the authority of the Federal Trade Commission to 
collect fees to administer and enforce the provisions relating to the 
``Do-not-call'' registry of the Telemarketing Sales Rule, with an 
amendment (H. Rept. 110-485);
  H.R. 3541, to amend the ``Do-not-call'' Implementation Act to 
eliminate the automatic removal of telephone numbers registered on the 
Federal ``do-not-call'' registry, with an amendment (H. Rept. 110-486);
  H. Res. 859, providing for consideration of the conference report to 
accompany the bill (H.R. 2082) to authorize appropriations for fiscal 
year 2008 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the 
United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the 
Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for 
other purposes (H. Rept. 110-487);
  H. Res. 860, providing for consideration of the conference report to 
accompany the bill (H.R. 1585) to authorize appropriations for fiscal 
year 2008 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 (H. Rept. 110-488);
  H. Res 861, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4351) to 
amend the Internal Revenue Code to provide individuals temporary relief 
from the alternative minimum tax, and for other purposes (H. Rept. 110-
489); and
  H. Res 862, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4299) to 
extend the Terrorism Insurance Program of the Department of the 
Treasury, and for other purposes (H. Rept. 110-490).        
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Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein she appointed 
Representative Clay to act as Speaker Pro Tempore for today. 
                                                            Page H15217
Recess: The House recessed at 10:41 a.m. and reconvened at noon. 
                                                            Page H15218
Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules and pass the 
following measures:
  Amending the Joint Resolution Approving the Covenant to Establish a 
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands: H.R. 3079, amended, to 
amend the Joint Resolution Approving the Covenant to Establish a 
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands;           
  Pages H15219-27
  Agreed to amend the title so as to read: ``To amend the joint 
resolution that approved the covenant establishing the Commonwealth of 
the Northern Mariana Islands, and for other purposes.''.    
Page H15227
  Authorizing appropriations for the San Gabriel Basin Restoration 
Fund: H.R. 123, amended, to authorize appropriations for the San 
Gabriel Basin Restoration Fund;                         
  Pages H15227-29
  Amending the Arizona Water Settlements Act to modify the requirements 
for the statement of findings: H.R. 3739, to amend the Arizona Water 
Settlements Act to modify the requirements for the statement of 
findings;                                               
  Pages H15229-30
  Expressing sympathy to and pledging the support of the House of 
Representatives and the people of the United States for the victims of 
Cyclone Sidr in southern Bangladesh: H. Res. 842, amended, to express 
sympathy to and pledge the support of the House of Representatives and 
the people of the United States for the victims of Cyclone Sidr in 
southern Bangladesh, by a \2/3\ yea-and-nay vote of 388 yeas with none 
voting ``nay'', Roll No. 1142;               
  Pages H15230-31, H15273-74
  Honoring the life and accomplishments of Luciano Pavarotti and 
recognizing the significant and positive impact of his astounding 
musical talent, his achievement in raising the profile of opera with 
audiences around the world, and his commitment to charitable causes: H. 
Res. 708, to honor the life and accomplishments of Luciano Pavarotti 
and to recognize the significant and positive impact of his astounding 
musical talent, his achievement in raising the profile of opera with 
audiences around the world, and his commitment to charitable causes; 
                                                        Pages H15231-33
  Recognizing the importance of Christmas and the Christian faith: H. 
Res. 847, amended, to recognize the importance of Christmas and the 
Christian faith, by a \2/3\ yea-and-nay vote of 372 yeas to 9 nays with 
10 voting ``present'', Roll No. 1143;           
  Pages H15233-34, H15274
  Block Burmese JADE (Junta's Anti-Democratic Efforts) Act of 2007: 
H.R. 3890, amended, to amend the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 
2003 to waive the requirement for annual renewal resolutions relating 
to import sanctions, impose import sanctions on Burmese gemstones, 
expand the number of individuals against whom the visa ban is 
applicable, and expand the blocking of assets and other prohibited 
activities;                                             
  Pages H15234-39
  Agreed to amend the title so as to read: ``To amend the Burmese 
Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 to impose import sanctions on Burmese 
gemstones, expand the number of individuals against whom the visa ban 
is applicable, expand the blocking of assets and other prohibited 
activities, and for other purposes.''.                      
Page H15239
  Honoring the life of Thomas ``Tommy'' Makem: H. Res. 768, to honor 
the life of Thomas ``Tommy'' Makem;                     
  Pages H15239-41
  Honoring the University of Hawaii for its 100 years of commitment to 
public higher education: H. Con. Res. 264, to honor the University of 
Hawaii for its 100 years of commitment to public higher education; 
                                                        Pages H15241-43
  Recognizing the 100th Anniversary of Robstown, Texas: H.R. 785, to 
recognize the 100th Anniversary of Robstown, Texas;     
  Pages H15243-44
  Turrill Post Office Building Designation Act: H.R. 4009, to designate 
the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 567 West 
Nepessing Street in Lapeer, Michigan, as the ``Turrill Post Office 
Building'';                                             
  Pages H15244-45
  Supporting the designation of a week as ``National Cardiopulmonary 
Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillator Awareness Week'': H. 
Con. Res. 215, amended, to support the designation of a week as 
``National Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External 
Defibrillator Awareness Week'';                         
  Pages H15245-47
  Expressing the support for designation of a ``National Fire Fighter 
Appreciation Day'' to honor and celebrate the fire fighters of the 
United States: H. Res. 695, amended, to express the support for 
designation of a ``National Fire Fighter Appreciation Day'' to honor 
and celebrate the fire fighters of the United States    
  Pages H15247-48
  Agreed to amend the title so as to read: ``Expressing the support of 
the House of Representatives for the designation of a National Fire 
Fighter Appreciation Day to honor and celebrate the fire fighters of 
the United States.''.                                       
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  Extending the special postage stamp for breast cancer research for 4 
years: S. 597, amended, to extend the special postage stamp for breast 
cancer research for 4 years.                            
  Pages H15248-49
  Agreed to amend the title so as to read: ``To amend title 39, United 
States Code, to extend the authority of the United States Postal 
Service to issue a semipostal to raise funds for breast cancer 
research.''.                                                
Page H15249
  Amending section 3328 of title 5, United States Code, relating to 
Selective Service registration: H.R. 4108, amended, to amend section 
3328 of title 5, United States Code, relating to Selective Service 
registration;                                           
  Pages H15249-50
  Commemorating the centennial anniversary of the sailing of the Navy's 
``Great White Fleet,'' launched by President Theodore Roosevelt on 
December 16, 1907, from Hampton Roads, Virginia, and returning there on 
February 22, 1909: H. Con. Res. 261, to commemorate the centennial 
anniversary of the sailing of the Navy's ``Great White Fleet,'' 
launched by President Theodore Roosevelt on December 16, 1907, from 
Hampton Roads, Virginia, and returning there on February 22, 1909; 
                                                        Pages H15250-52
  Fair Treatment for Experienced Pilots Act: H.R. 4343, to amend title 
49, United States Code, to modify age standards for pilots engaged in 
commercial aviation operations, by a 2/3 yea-and-nay vote of 390 yeas 
with none voting ``nay'', Roll No. 1144;     
  Pages H15152-55, H15274-75
  John F. Kennedy Center Reauthorization Act of 2007: H.R. 3986, 
amended, to amend the John F. Kennedy Center Act to authorize 
appropriations for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts; 
                                                        Pages H15255-56
  Honoring the accomplishments of Barrington Antonio Irving, the 
youngest pilot and first person of African descent ever to fly solo 
around the world: H. Res. 661, amended, to honor the accomplishments of 
Barrington Antonio Irving, the youngest pilot and first person of 
African descent ever to fly solo around the world;      
  Pages H15257-59
  Honoring those who have volunteered to assist in the cleanup of the 
November 7, 2007, oil spill in San Francisco Bay: H. Res. 853, to honor 
those who have volunteered to assist in the cleanup of the November 7, 
2007, oil spill in San Francisco Bay;                   
  Pages H15259-61
  Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to 
H.R. 797, with amendments: H. Res. 855, to provide for the concurrence 
by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 797, with amendments; 
                                                        Pages H15261-65
  Extending the authority of the Federal Trade Commission to collect 
fees to administer and enforce the provisions relating to the ``Do-not-
call'' registry of the Telemarketing Sales Rule: H.R. 2601, amended, to 
extend the authority of the Federal Trade Commission to collect fees to 
administer and enforce the provisions relating to the ``Do-not-call'' 
registry of the Telemarketing Sales Rule;               
  Pages H15265-67
  Do-Not-Call Improvement Act of 2007: H.R. 3541, amended, to amend the 
``Do-not-call'' Implementation Act to eliminate the automatic removal 
of telephone numbers registered on the Federal ``do-not-call'' 
registry;                                               
  Pages H15267-69
  Agreed to amend the title so as to read: ``To amend the Do-not-call 
Implementation Act to eliminate the automatic removal of telephone 
numbers registered on the Federal `do-not-call' registry.''. 
                                                            Page H15269
  Extending the trade adjustment assistance program under the Trade Act 
of 1974 for 3 months: H.R. 4341, to extend the trade adjustment 
assistance program under the Trade Act of 1974 for 3 months; and 
                                                        Pages H15269-70
  Directing the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security 
(Transportation Security Administration) to address vulnerabilities in 
aviation security by carrying out a pilot program to screen airport 
workers with access to secure and sterile areas of airports: H.R. 1413, 
amended, to direct the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security 
(Transportation Security Administration) to address vulnerabilities in 
aviation security by carrying out a pilot program to screen airport 
workers with access to secure and sterile areas of airports. 
                                                        Pages H15270-73
  Agreed to amend the title so as to read: ``To direct the Assistant 
Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) 
to address vulnerabilities in aviation security by carrying out a pilot 
program to screen airport workers with access to secure and sterile 
areas of airports, and for other purposes.''.               
Page H15273
Recess: The House recessed at 4:54 p.m. and reconvened at 6:30 p.m. 
                                                            Page H15273
Suspension--Proceedings Postponed: The House debated the following 
measure under suspension of the rules. Further proceedings were 
postponed:
  Over-the-Road Bus Transportation Accessibility Act of 2007: H.R. 
3985, to amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of 
Transportation to register a person providing transportation by an 
over-the-road bus as a motor carrier of passengers only if the person 
is willing and able to comply with

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certain accessibility requirements in addition to other existing 
requirements.                                           
  Pages H15256-57
Senate Message: Message received from the Senate by the Clerk and 
subsequently presented to the House today appears on page H15252.
Quorum Calls--Votes: Three yea-and-nay votes developed during the 
proceedings of today and appear on pages H15273-74, H15274 and H15274-
75. There were no quorum calls.
Adjournment: The House met at 10:30 a.m. and adjourned at 11:42 p.m.