[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 94 (Monday, June 9, 2008)]
[Daily Digest]
[Pages D707-D708]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                        House of Representatives


Chamber Action
Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 13 public bills, H.R. 6206-
6218; and 3 resolutions, H. Res. 1251-1252, 1254 were introduced. 
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Additional Cosponsors:
  Pages H5110-11
Reports Filed: Reports were filed on June 6, 2008 as follows:
  H.R. 1328, to amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to revise 
and extend that Act, with an amendment (H. Rept. 110-564, Pt. 1) and
  H.R. 6028, to authorize law enforcement and security assistance, and 
assistance to enhance the rule of law and strengthen civilian 
institutions, for Mexico and the countries of Central America, with an 
amendment (H. Rept. 110-673, Pt. 1).
  Reports were filed today as follows:
  H.R. 5618, to reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College 
Program Act, with an amendment (H. Rept. 110-701, Pt. 1);
  H.R. 6063, to authorize the programs of the National Aeronautics and 
Space Administration, with an amendment (H. Rept. 110-702); and
  H. Res. 1253, providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 6003) 
to reauthorize Amtrak (H. Rept. 110-703).
Pages H5109-10
Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein she appointed 
Representative Perlmutter to act as Speaker Pro Tempore for today. 
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Recess: The House recessed at 12:31 p.m. and reconvened at 2 p.m. 
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Committee Resignation: Read a letter from Representative Boren, wherein 
he resigned from the Committee on Financial Services, effective today. 
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Committee Resignation: Read a letter from Representative Lincoln Davis 
(TN), wherein he resigned from the Committee on Agriculture, effective 
today.
  Page H5048
Committee Resignation: Read a letter from Representative Wexler, 
wherein he resigned from the Committee on Financial Services, effective 
today.
  Page H5048
Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules and pass the 
following measures:
  Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Wilderness Act of 2008: H.R. 
3022, amended, to designate the John Krebs Wilderness in the State of 
California and to add certain land to the Sequoia-Kings Canyon National 
Park Wilderness;
  Pages H5048-50
  Sabinoso Wilderness Act of 2008: H.R. 2632, amended, to establish the 
Sabinoso Wilderness Area in San Miguel County, New Mexico; 
                                                         Pages H5050-53
  California Desert and Mountain Heritage Act of 2008: H.R. 3682, 
amended, to designate certain Federal lands in Riverside County, 
California, as wilderness, to designate certain river segments in 
Riverside County as a wild, scenic, or recreational river, and to 
adjust the boundary of the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains 
National Monument;
  Pages H5053-57
  Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Ozark 
National Forest in Arkansas: H. Res. 1158, to recognize the 100th 
anniversary of the establishment of the Ozark National Forest in 
Arkansas;
  Pages H5057-59
  Kendell Frederick Citizenship Assistance Act: S. 2516, to assist 
members of the Armed Forces in obtaining United States citizenship--
clearing the measure for the President;
  Pages H5059-60
  Extending for 5 years the EB-5 regional center pilot program: H.R. 
5569, amended, to extend for 5 years the EB-5 regional center pilot 
program;
  Pages H5060-63
  Agreed to amend the title so as to read: ``To extend for 5 years the 
EB-5 regional center pilot program, and for other purposes.'' 
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  Former Vice President Protection Act of 2008: H.R. 5938, to amend 
title 18, United States Code, to provide secret service protection to 
former Vice Presidents;
  Pages H5063-64
  Congressional Review Act Improvement Act: H.R. 5593, amended, 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;
  Pages H5064-65
  Saluting the life and music of the late Otha Ellas ``Bo Diddley'' 
Bates, guitar virtuoso and rock and roll pioneer, whose music continues 
to influence generations of musicians: H. Res. 1251, to salute the life 
and music of the late Otha Ellas ``Bo Diddley'' Bates, guitar virtuoso 
and rock and roll pioneer, whose music continues to influence 
generations of musicians;
  Pages H5065-67

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  Expressing support for designation of June 2008 as ``National Safety 
Month'': H. Res. 1225, to express support for designation of June 2008 
as ``National Safety Month'', by a \2/3\ yea-and-nay vote of 379 yeas 
with none voting ``nay,'' Roll No. 388;
  Pages H5067-69, H5086-87
  Reconnecting Homeless Youth Act of 2008: H.R. 5524, amended, to amend 
the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act to authorize appropriations; 
                                                         Pages H5069-73
  Josh Miller HEARTS Act: H.R. 4926, amended, to amend the Elementary 
and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish a grant program for 
automated external defibrillators in schools;
  Pages H5073-75
  Agreed to amend the title so as to read: ``To establish a grant 
program for automated external defibrillators in elementary and 
secondary schools.''
Page H5075
  Recognizing the immeasurable contributions of fathers in the healthy 
development of children, supporting responsible fatherhood, and 
encouraging greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their 
children, especially on Father's Day: H. Res. 1243, to recognize the 
immeasurable contributions of fathers in the healthy development of 
children, supporting responsible fatherhood, and encouraging greater 
involvement of fathers in the lives of their children, especially on 
Father's Day, by a \2/3\ yea-and-nay vote of 373 yeas with none voting 
``nay,'' Roll No. 389;
  Pages H5075-77, H5087-88
  Recognizing and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the entry of 
Alaska in the Union as the 49th State: H. Res. 127, to recognize and 
celebrate the 50th anniversary of the entry of Alaska in the Union as 
the 49th State, by a \2/3\ yea-and-nay vote of 375 yeas with none 
voting ``nay,'' Roll No. 390;
  Pages H5077-80, H5088
  Government Accountability Office Act of 2008: H.R. 5683, amended, to 
make certain reforms with respect to the Government Accountability 
Office;
  Pages H5080-84
  District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority Independence 
Preservation Act: H.R. 5778, amended, to preserve the independence of 
the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority; and 
                                                         Pages H5084-85
  Reforming mutual aid agreements for the National Capital Region: S. 
1245, to reform mutual aid agreements for the National Capital Region--
clearing the measure for the President.
  Pages H5085-86
Recess: The House recessed at 5:56 p.m. and reconvened at 6:30 p.m. 
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Privileged Resolution--Intent to Offer: Representative Kucinich 
announced his intention to offer a privileged resolution. 
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Presidential Message: Read a message from the President wherein he 
notified Congress that the national emergency declared with respect to 
Belarus is to continue in effect beyond June 16, 2008--referred to the 
Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered printed (H. Doc. 110-121). 
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Senate Message: Message received from the Senate by the Clerk and 
subsequently presented to the House today appears on page H5108.
Senate Referrals: S. 2482 was referred to the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure.
  Page H5108
Quorum Calls--Votes: Three yea-and-nay votes developed during the 
proceedings of today and appear on pages H5086-87, H5087, H5088. There 
were no quorum calls.
Adjournment: The House met at 12:30 p.m. and adjourned at 11:55 p.m.