[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 82 (Monday, May 19, 2008)]
[Daily Digest]
[Pages D623-D625]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                        House of Representatives


Chamber Action
Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 2 public bills, H.R. 6083-
6084; and 3 resolutions, H. Con. Res. 354; and H. Res. 1208-1209 were 
introduced.
  Pages H4150-51
Additional Cosponsors:
  Page H4151
Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows:
  H. Con. Res. 305, recognizing the importance of bicycling in 
transportation and recreation (H. Rept. 110-653);
  H. Res. 1137, supporting the goals and ideals of National Public 
Works Week (H. Rept. 110-654);
  H. Res. 339, supporting the goals of Motorcycle Safety Awareness 
Month, with an amendment (H. Rept. 110-655);
  H. Con. Res. 309, authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the 
District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run (H. 
Rept. 110-656); and
  H.R. 1464, to assist in the conservation of rare felids and rare 
canids by supporting and providing financial resources for the 
conservation programs of nations within the range of rare felid and 
rare canid populations and projects of persons with demonstrated 
expertise in the conservation of rare felid and rare canid populations, 
with an amendment (H. Rept. 110-657).
Page H4150
Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein she appointed 
Representative Hirono to act as Speaker Pro Tempore for today. 
                                                             Page H4065
Recess: The House recessed at 10:33 a.m. and reconvened at noon. 
                                                             Page H4065
Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules and agree to the 
following measures:
  Recognizing May 25, 2008, as National Missing Children's Day: H. Res. 
1142, amended, to recognize May 25, 2008, as National Missing 
Children's Day;
  Pages H4094-95
  Congratulating the Northern Kentucky University Norse women's 
basketball team, champions of the 2008 National Collegiate Athletic 
Association Division II tournament: H. Res. 1147, amended, to 
congratulate the Northern Kentucky University Norse women's basketball 
team, champions of the 2008 National Collegiate Athletic Association 
Division II tournament; and
  Pages H4095-96
  Recognizing the 100th birthday of Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th 
President, designer of the Great Society, politician, educator, and 
civil rights enforcer: H. Con. Res. 354, to recognize the 100th 
birthday of Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th President, designer of the 
Great Society, politician, educator, and civil rights enforcer. 
                                                         Pages H4115-20
Suspensions--Proceedings Postponed: The House debated the following 
measures under suspension of the rules. Further proceedings were 
postponed:
  Recognizing the necessity for the United States to maintain its 
significant leadership role in improving the health and promoting the 
resiliency of coral reef ecosystems: H. Con. Res. 300, to recognize the 
necessity for the United States to maintain its significant leadership 
role in improving the health and promoting the resiliency of coral reef 
ecosystems;
  Pages H4066-67
  Directing the United States to initiate international discussions and 
take necessary steps with other Nations to negotiate an agreement for 
managing migratory and transboundary fish stocks in the Arctic Ocean: 
S.J. Res. 17, to direct the United States to initiate international 
discussions and take necessary steps with other Nations to negotiate an 
agreement for managing migratory and transboundary fish stocks in the 
Arctic Ocean;
  Pages H4067-68
  Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Mackinac Island State Park 
Commission's Historical Preservation and Museum Program, which began on 
June 15, 1958: H. Con. Res. 325, to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of 
the Mackinac Island State Park Commission's Historical Preservation and 
Museum Program, which began on June 15, 1958;
  Pages H4068-69
  Honoring the 60th anniversary of the commencement of the carving of 
the Crazy Horse Memorial: H. Res. 1074, to honor the 60th anniversary 
of the commencement of the carving of the Crazy Horse Memorial; 
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  Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008: H.R. 1464, amended, to assist 
in the conservation of rare felids and rare canids by supporting and 
providing financial resources for the conservation programs of nations 
within the range of rare felid and rare canid populations and projects 
of persons with demonstrated expertise in the conservation of rare 
felid and rare canid populations;
  Pages H4070-71
  Crane Conservation Act of 2008: H.R. 1771, amended, to assist in the 
conservation of cranes by supporting and providing, through projects of 
persons and organizations with expertise in crane conservation, 
financial resources for the conservation programs of countries the 
activities of which directly or indirectly affect cranes and the 
ecosystems of cranes;
  Pages H4071-73
  Goleta Water Distribution System Conveyance Act of 2008: H.R. 3323, 
amended, to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey a water 
distribution system to the Goleta Water District;
  Pages H4073-74
  Lake Hodges Surface Water Improvement and Reclamation Act of 2008: 
H.R. 2649, amended, to make amendments to the Reclamation Projects 
Authorization and Adjustment Act of 1992;
  Pages H4074-75
  Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians Settlement Act: H.R. 4841, amended, to 
approve, ratify, and confirm the settlement agreement entered into to 
resolve claims by the Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians relating to 
alleged interferences with the water resources of the Tribe and to 
authorize and direct the Secretary of the Interior to execute and 
perform the Settlement Agreement and related waivers;
  Pages H4075-78
  Expressing support for designation of a ``Frank Sinatra Day'' on May 
13, 2008, in honor of the dedication of the Frank Sinatra commemorative 
stamp: H. Res. 1144, amended, to express support for designation of a 
``Frank Sinatra Day'' on May 13, 2008, in honor of the dedication of 
the Frank Sinatra commemorative stamp;
  Pages H4078-79
  Supporting the goals and objectives of a National Military 
Appreciation Month: H. Con. Res. 334, amended, to support the goals and 
objectives of a National Military Appreciation Month;
  Pages H4079-80
  Honoring Arnold Palmer for his distinguished career in the sport of 
golf and his commitment to excellence and sportsmanship: H. Res. 1152, 
amended, to honor Arnold Palmer for his distinguished career in the 
sport of golf and his commitment to excellence and sportsmanship; 
                                                         Pages H4080-81
  Supporting the goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day: H. 
Res. 1132, to support the goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial 
Day;
  Pages H4081-83
  Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: H. Res. 1153, 
amended, to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month; 
                                                         Pages H4083-86
  Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the founding of the 
Congressional Club: H. Res. 1026, to recognize the 100th anniversary of 
the founding of the Congressional Club;
  Pages H4086-89
  Federal Electronic Equipment Donation Act of 2008: H.R. 752, amended, 
to direct Federal agencies to donate excess and surplus Federal 
electronic equipment, including computers, computer components, 
printers, and fax machines, to qualifying small towns, counties, 
schools, nonprofit organizations, and libraries;
  Pages H4089-91
  Federal Real Property Disposal Enhancement Act of 2008: H.R. 5787, 
amended, to amend title 40, United States Code, to enhance authorities 
with regard to real property that has yet to be reported excess; 
                                                         Pages H4091-94
  Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act: H.R. 2744, amended, to 
amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to clarify the 
eligibility requirements with respect to airline flight crews; 
                                                         Pages H4096-98
  Supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Works Week: H. 
Res. 1137, to support the goals and ideals of National Public Works 
Week;
  Pages H4098-99
  Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the District of 
Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run: H. Con. Res. 309, 
to authorize the use of the Capitol Grounds for the District of 
Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run; 
                                                      Pages H4099-H4100
  Supporting the goals of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month: H. Res. 
339, amended, to support the goals of Motorcycle Safety Awareness 
Month;
  Pages H4100-02
  Recognizing the importance of bicycling in transportation and 
recreation: H. Con. Res. 305, to recognize the importance of bicycling 
in transportation and recreation;
  Pages H4102-04
  Gas Price Relief for Consumers Act of 2008: H.R. 6074, to amend the 
Sherman Act to make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal; 
                                                         Pages H4104-09
  Let Our Veterans Rest in Peace Act of 2007: H.R. 3480, amended, to 
direct the United States

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Sentencing Commission to assure appropriate enhancements of those 
involved in receiving stolen property where that property consists of 
grave markers of veterans;
  Pages H4109-11
  Making technical corrections to section 1244 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, which provides special 
immigrant status for certain Iraqis: S. 2829, to make technical 
corrections to section 1244 of the National Defense Authorization Act 
for Fiscal Year 2008, which provides special immigrant status for 
certain Iraqis;
  Pages H4111-13
  Extending for 5 years the program relating to waiver of the foreign 
country residence requirement with respect to international medical 
graduates: H.R. 5571, amended, to extend for 5 years the program 
relating to waiver of the foreign country residence requirement with 
respect to international medical graduates;
  Pages H4113-15
  Expressing support for designation of April 2008 as ``National Autism 
Awareness Month'' and supporting efforts to devote new resources to 
research into the causes and treatment of autism and to improve 
training and support for individuals with autism and those who care for 
individuals with autism: H. Res. 1106, to express support for 
designation of April 2008 as ``National Autism Awareness Month'' and 
supporting efforts to devote new resources to research into the causes 
and treatment of autism and to improve training and support for 
individuals with autism and those who care for individuals with autism;
                                                         Pages H4120-21
  Expressing the sense of the Congress that there should be established 
a Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month 
to enhance public awareness of mental illness, especially within 
minority communities: H. Con. Res. 134, amended, to express the sense 
of the Congress that there should be established a Bebe Moore Campbell 
National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month to enhance public 
awareness of mental illness, especially within minority communities; 
                                                         Pages H4121-23
  Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there 
should be established a National Brain Tumor Awareness Month: H. Res. 
1124, amended, to express the sense of the House of Representatives 
that there should be established a National Brain Tumor Awareness 
Month;
  Pages H4123-24
  Reducing maternal mortality both at home and abroad: H. Res. 1022, 
amended, to reduce maternal mortality both at home and abroad; and 
                                                         Pages H4124-27
  Supporting the goals and ideals of National Osteoporosis Awareness 
and Prevention Month: H. Res. 369, amended, to support the goals and 
ideals of National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month. 
                                                         Pages H4127-28
Presidential Message: Read a message from the President wherein he 
notified Congress that the national emergency declared with respect to 
Burma is to continue beyond May 20, 2008--referred to the Committee on 
Foreign Affairs and ordered printed (H. Doc. 110-113).
  Page H4066
Senate Message: Message received from the Senate by the Clerk and 
subsequently presented to the House today appears on page S4065.
Senate Referrals: S.J. Res. 28 and S. 3029 were held at the desk. 
                                                             Page H4065
Quorum Calls--Votes: There were no Yea and Nay votes, and there were no 
Recorded votes. There were no quorum calls.
Adjournment: The House met at 10:30 a.m. and adjourned at 6:32 p.m.