[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 41 (Tuesday, March 11, 2008)]
[House]
[Pages H1538-H1539]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

  Under clause 2 of rule XII, public bills and resolutions were 
introduced and severally referred, as follows:

           By Mr. WAXMAN (for himself and Mr. Markey):
       H.R. 5575. A bill to require new coal-fired electric 
     generating units to use state-of-the-art control technology 
     to capture and permanently sequester carbon dioxide 
     emissions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy 
     and Commerce.
           By Mr. BUYER (for himself and Mr. Lamborn):
       H.R. 5576. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to 
     make certain improvements in the claims processing of the 
     Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; to 
     the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
           By Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi (for himself, Ms. 
             Jackson-Lee of Texas, Mr. Markey, Ms. Loretta Sanchez 
             of California, Mr. Dicks, Ms. Harman, Mr. DeFazio, 
             Mrs. Lowey, Ms. Norton, Ms. Zoe Lofgren of 
             California, Mrs. Christensen, Mr. Etheridge, Mr. 
             Langevin, Mr. Cuellar, Mr. Carney, Ms. Clarke, Mr. Al 
             Green of Texas, Mr. Perlmutter, and Mr. Pascrell):
       H.R. 5577. A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 
     2002 to extend, modify, and recodify the authority of the 
     Secretary of Homeland Security to enhance security and 
     protect against acts of terrorism against chemical 
     facilities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Energy 
     and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by 
     the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such 
     provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee 
     concerned.
           By Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota (for himself and Mr. 
             Goodlatte):
       H.R. 5578. A bill to extend agricultural programs beyond 
     March 15, 2008, to suspend permanent price support 
     authorities beyond that date, and for other purposes; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on 
     Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined 
     by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such 
     provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee 
     concerned.
           By Mr. CASTLE (for himself and Mr. Kanjorski):
       H.R. 5579. A bill to remove an impediment to troubled debt 
     restructuring on the part of holders of residential mortgage 
     loans, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial 
     Services.
           By Ms. SCHAKOWSKY (for herself, Mr. Waxman, Mr. 
             Ellison, and Ms. Hirono):
       H.R. 5580. A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act 
     to phase out the use of mercury in the manufacture of 
     chlorine and caustic soda, and for other purposes; to the 
     Committee on Energy and Commerce.
           By Mr. CAMPBELL of California:
       H.R. 5581. A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior 
     to notify units of local government when a Native American 
     group files a petition to become a federally recognized 
     Indian tribe and before the decision on the petition is made, 
     and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural 
     Resources.
           By Mr. CLAY (for himself and Mr. Larson of 
             Connecticut):
       H.R. 5582. A bill to authorize appropriations for the 
     National Historical Publications and Records Commission 
     through fiscal year 2014; to the Committee on Oversight and 
     Government Reform.
           By Mr. GRIJALVA:
       H.R. 5583. A bill to withdraw the Tusayan Ranger District 
     and Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management in 
     the vicinity of Kanab Creek and in House Rock Valley from 
     location, entry, and patent under the mining laws, and for 
     other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources.
           By Mr. GRIJALVA:
       H.R. 5584. A bill to amend the Intermodal Surface 
     Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 to identify a western 
     passage of the CANAMEX Corridor in Arizona, and for other 
     purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
           By Mr. ISRAEL:
       H.R. 5585. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social 
     Security Act to provide comprehensive cancer patient 
     treatment education under the Medicare Program and to provide 
     for research to improve cancer symptom management; to the 
     Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently 
     determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of 
     such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the 
     committee concerned.
           By Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas:
       H.R. 5586. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 
     1986 to expand the availability of the Internal Revenue 
     Service's Taxpayer Assistance Centers; to the Committee on 
     Ways and Means.
           By Mr. LEWIS of Georgia (for himself, Mr. Johnson of 
             Georgia, and Mr. Scott of Georgia):
       H.R. 5587. A bill to direct the Secretary of the Army to 
     conduct a comprehensive study of long-term water management 
     in the southeastern United States; to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
           By Mr. MARKEY (for himself, Mr. Inslee, Mr. Hinchey, 
             and Mr. Larson of Connecticut):
       H.R. 5588. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior 
     from offering for oil and gas leasing or any related activity 
     any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer 
     Continental Shelf Region until the Secretary determines 
     whether to list the polar bear as a threatened species or an 
     endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, 
     and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural 
     Resources.
           By Mr. MELANCON:
       H.R. 5589. A bill to modify the project for navigation, 
     Atchafalaya River and Bayous Chene, Boeuf, and Black, 
     Louisiana, to include an additional area, and for other 
     purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
           By Mr. PASCRELL (for himself and Mr. Cantor):
       H.R. 5590. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social 
     Security Act to permit physical therapy services to be 
     furnished under the Medicare Program to individuals under the 
     care of a dentist; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 
     and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a 
     period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each 
     case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the 
     jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
           By Mr. PITTS:
       H.R. 5591. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 
     1986 to allow nontaxable employer matching contributions to 
     section 529 college savings plans; to the Committee on Ways 
     and Means.
           By Mr. REYES (for himself, Mr. Grijalva, Mr. Cuellar, 
             Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Ortiz, and Mr. Hinojosa):
       H.R. 5592. A bill to establish grant programs to improve 
     the health of border area residents and for bioterrorism 
     preparedness in the border area, and for other purposes; to 
     the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the 
     Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently 
     determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of 
     such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the 
     committee concerned.
           By Ms. LINDA T. SANCHEZ of California (for herself, Mr. 
             Conyers, Mr. Smith of Texas, and Mr. Cannon):
       H.R. 5593. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to 
     make technical amendments to certain provisions of title 5, 
     United States Code, enacted by the Congressional Review Act; 
     to the Committee on the Judiciary.
           By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska (for himself and Mr. LoBiondo):
       H.R. 5594. A bill to require the Commandant of the Coast 
     Guard to conduct an evaluation and review of certain vessel 
     discharges; to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
           By Mr. HENSARLING (for himself and Mr. Campbell of 
             California):
       H. Con. Res. 314. Concurrent resolution establishing a 
     Joint Select Committee on Earmark Reform; to the Committee on 
     Rules.
           By Mr. WILSON of South Carolina (for himself, Mr. 
             Hensarling, Mr. Akin, Mr. Bachus, Mr. Barrett of 
             South Carolina, Mr. Barton of Texas, Mrs. Blackburn, 
             Mr. Boehner, Mr. Brady of Texas, Mr. Broun of 
             Georgia, Mr. Burton of Indiana, Mr. Campbell of 
             California, Mr. Cantor, Mr. Carter, Mr. Chabot, Mr. 
             Conaway, Mrs. Cubin, Mr. Culberson, Mr. David Davis 
             of Tennessee, Ms. Fallin, Ms. Foxx, Mr. Franks of 
             Arizona, Mr. Gingrey, Mr. Gohmert, Ms. Granger, Mr. 
             Herger, Mr. Issa, Mr. Sam Johnson of Texas, Mr. King 
             of Iowa, Mr. Kingston, Mr. Kline of Minnesota, Mr. 
             Lamborn, Mr. Latta, Mr. Lewis of Kentucky, Mr. Lucas, 
             Mr. Mack, Mr. Marchant, Mr. McCaul of Texas, Mr. 
             McHenry, Mr. McKeon, Mr. Miller of Florida, Mrs. 
             Musgrave, Mrs. Myrick, Mr. Neugebauer, Mr. Pence, Mr. 
             Pitts, Mr. Platts, Mr. Poe, Mr. Price of Georgia, Mr. 
             Putnam, Mr. Radanovich, Mr. Sali, Mr. Sessions, Mr. 
             Shadegg, Mr. Smith of Nebraska, Mr. Smith of Texas, 
             and Mr. Walberg):

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       H. Con. Res. 315. Concurrent resolution supporting the idea 
     that coalition victory in Iraq is possible; to the Committee 
     on Armed Services.
           By Mr. PUTNAM:
       H. Res. 1034. A resolution electing Minority Members to 
     certain standing committees of the House of Representatives; 
     considered and agreed to.
           By Mr. EMANUEL:
       H. Res. 1035. A resolution electing certain Members to 
     certain standing committees of the House of Representatives; 
     considered and agreed to.
           By Mr. KAGEN:
       H. Res. 1037. A resolution expressing the need for enhanced 
     public awareness of Hidradenitis Suppurativa, and for the 
     support of the designation of a National Hidradenitis 
     Suppurativa Awareness Month; to the Committee on Energy and 
     Commerce.
           By Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi (for himself and Mr. 
             King of New York):
       H. Res. 1038. A resolution recognizing the fifth 
     anniversary of the Department of Homeland Security and 
     honoring the Department's employees for their extraordinary 
     efforts and contributions to protect and secure our Nation; 
     to the Committee on Homeland Security.

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