[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 146 (Monday, September 15, 2008)]
[Daily Digest]
[Pages D1087-D1090]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                        House of Representatives


Chamber Action
Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 19 public bills, H.R. 6889-
6907; and 8 resolutions, H. Con. Res. 413-414; and H. Res. 1432, 1435-
1439, were introduced.
  Pages H8126-28
Additional Cosponsors:
  Pages H8128-29
Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows:
  H.R. 6842, to require the District of Columbia to revise its laws 
regarding the use and possession of firearms as necessary to comply 
with the requirements of the decision of the Supreme Court in the case 
of District of Columbia v. Heller, in a manner that protects the 
security interests of the Federal Government and the people who work 
in, reside in, or visit the District of Columbia and does not undermine 
the efforts of law enforcement, homeland security, and military 
officials to protect the Nation's capital from crime and terrorism, 
with amendments (H. Rept. 110-843);
  H.R. 5167, to amend the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal 
year 2008 to remove the authority of the President to waive certain 
provisions, with amendments (H. Rept. 110-844);
  H.R. 5772, to amend section 811 of the Cranston-Gonzalez National 
Affordable Housing Act to improve the program under such section for 
supportive housing for persons with disabilities, with an amendment (H. 
Rept. 110-845);
  H.R. 6503, to amend the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act 
of 1994 to reauthorize the Missing Alzheimer's Disease Patient Alert 
Program (H. Rept. 110-846); Recommending that the House

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of Representatives find Karl Rove in Contempt of Congress for Refusal 
to Comply with a Subpoena Duly Issued by the Committee on the Judiciary 
(H. Rept. 110-847);
  H.R. 998, to direct the Librarian of Congress and the Secretary of 
the Smithsonian Institution to carry out a joint project at the Library 
of Congress and the National Museum of African American History and 
Culture to collect video and audio recordings of personal histories and 
testimonials of individuals who participated in the Civil Rights 
movement, with an amendment (H. Rept. 110-848);
  H.R. 6460, to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to 
provide for the remediation of sediment contamination in areas of 
concern, with an amendment (H. Rept. 110-849, Pt. 1);
  H.R. 6627, to authorize the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian 
Institution to carry out certain construction projects (H. Rept. 110-
842, Pt. 2);
  S.J. Res. 35, to amend Public Law 108-331 to provide for the 
construction and related activities in support of the Very Energetic 
Radiation Imaging Telescope Array System (VERITAS) project in Arizona 
(H. Rept. 110-850);
  H.R. 6625, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to permit 
facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs to be designated as 
voter resignation agencies, with an amendment (H. Rept. 110-851, Pt. 
1); and
  H. Res. 1434, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6842) to 
require the District of Columbia to revise its laws regarding the use 
and possession of firearms as necessary to comply with the requirements 
of the decision of the Supreme Court in the case of District of 
Columbia v. Heller, in a manner that protects the security interests of 
the Federal Government and the people who work in, reside in, or visit 
the District of Columbia and does not undermine the efforts of law 
enforcement, homeland security, and military officials to protect the 
Nation's capital from crime and terrorism (H. Rept. 110-852).
  H. Res. 1433, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6899) to 
advance the national security interests of the United States by 
reducing its dependency on oil through renewable and clean, alternative 
fuel technologies while building a bridge to the future through 
expanded access to Federal oil and natural gas resources, revising the 
relationship between the oil and gas industry and the consumers who own 
those resources and deserve a fair return from the development of 
publicly owned oil and gas, ending tax subsidies for large oil and gas 
companies, and facilitating energy efficiencies in the building, 
housing, and transportation sectors, and for other purposes (H. Rept. 
110-853).
Page H8126
Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein she appointed 
Representative Hirono to act as Speaker Pro Tempore for today. 
                                                             Page H8051
Recess: The House recessed at 12:38 p.m. and reconvened at 2 p.m. 
                                                             Page H8052
Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules and pass the 
following measures:
  Former Vice President Protection Act of 2008: Agreed to the Senate 
amendments to H.R. 5938, to amend title 18, United States Code, to 
provide secret service protection to former Vice Presidents--clearing 
the measure for the President;
  Pages H8075-78, H8094
  Honoring the dedication and outstanding work of military support 
groups across the country for their steadfast support of the members of 
our Armed Forces and their families: H. Res. 1200, amended, to honor 
the dedication and outstanding work of military support groups across 
the country for their steadfast support of the members of our Armed 
Forces and their families, by a \2/3\ yea-and-nay vote of 374 yeas with 
none voting ``nay,'' Roll No. 589;
  Pages H8062-65, H8094-95
  Honoring the 28th Infantry Division for serving and protecting the 
United States: H. Con. Res. 390, amended, to honor the 28th Infantry 
Division for serving and protecting the United States, by a \2/3\ yea-
and-nay vote of 374 yeas with none voting ``nay,'' Roll No. 590; 
                                               Pages H8067-68, H8095-96
  Extending the authority of the Secretary of Education to purchase 
guaranteed student loans for an additional year: H.R. 6889, to extend 
the authority of the Secretary of Education to purchase guaranteed 
student loans for an additional year, by a \2/3\ yea-and-nay vote of 
368 yeas to 4 nays, Roll No. 591; and
  Pages H8089-92, H8096
  Justice for Victims of Torture and Terrorism Act: H.R. 5167, amended, 
to amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 to 
remove the authority of the President to waive certain provisions. 
                                                      Pages H8098-H8103
  Agreed to amend the title so as to read: ``To terminate the authority 
of the President to waive, with regard to Iraq, certain provisions 
under the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 
unless certain conditions are met.''.
Page H8103
Recess: The House recessed at 6:14 p.m. and reconvened at 6:31 p.m. 
                                                             Page H8094
Moment of Silence: The House observed a moment of silence in honor of 
all those who lost their lives in the recent hurricanes that struck the 
Gulf Coast.
  Page H8095

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Suspensions--Proceedings Postponed: The House debated the following 
measures under suspension of the rules. Further proceedings were 
postponed:
  Jackson Gulch Rehabilitation Act of 2008: H.R. 3437, amended, to 
authorize the Secretary of the Interior to carry out the Jackson Gulch 
rehabilitation project in the State of Colorado;
  Pages H8052-53
  Tule River Tribe Water Development Act: H.R. 2535, to direct the 
Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the feasibility and 
suitability of constructing a storage reservoir, outlet works, and a 
delivery system for the Tule River Indian Tribe of California to 
provide a water supply for domestic, municipal, industrial, and 
agricultural purposes;
  Pages H8053-54
  Authorizing the Secretary of Commerce to sell or exchange certain 
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration property located in 
Norfolk, Virginia: H.R. 5350, amended, to authorize the Secretary of 
Commerce to sell or exchange certain National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration property located in Norfolk, Virginia;
  Pages H8054-58
  Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation Water Rights 
Settlement Act: H.R. 5293, amended, to approve the settlement of the 
water rights claims of the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley 
Reservation in Nevada and to require the Secretary of the Interior to 
carry out the settlement;
  Pages H8058-62
  Honoring Toby Keith's commitment to members of the Armed Forces: H. 
Res. 1255, to honor Toby Keith's commitment to members of the Armed 
Forces;
  Pages H8065-67
  Celebrating the 120-year partnership between the Government and State 
veterans homes: H. Res. 1335, to celebrate the 120-year partnership 
between the Government and State veterans homes;
  Pages H8068-71
  Lieutenant Colonel Clement C. Van Wagoner Department of Veterans 
Affairs Clinic Designation Act: S. 2335, to designate the Department of 
Veterans Affairs clinic in Alpena, Michigan, as the ``Lieutenant 
Colonel Clement C. Van Wagoner Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic'';
                                                         Pages H8071-72
  Colonel Ola Lee Mize Veterans Clinic Designation Act: H.R. 5736, to 
designate the Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in 
Gadsden, Alabama, as the Colonel Ola Lee Mize Veterans Clinic; 
                                                         Pages H8072-73
  Michael A. Marzano Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic 
Designation Act: H.R. 1594, to designate the Department of Veterans 
Affairs Outpatient Clinic in Hermitage, Pennsylvania, as the Michael A. 
Marzano Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic; 
                                                         Pages H8073-75
  National Silver Alert Act: H.R. 6064, amended, to encourage, enhance, 
and integrate Silver Alert plans throughout the United States; 
                                                         Pages H8078-83
  School Safety Enhancements Act of 2008: H.R. 2352, amended, to 
enhance the safety of elementary schools, secondary schools, and 
institutions of higher education;
  Pages H8083-85
  Extending the authority for the United States Supreme Court Police to 
protect court officials off the Supreme Court grounds: H.R. 6855, to 
extend the authority for the United States Supreme Court Police to 
protect court officials off the Supreme Court grounds;
  Pages H8085-86
  Recognizing the FBI on their 100th anniversary: H. Con. Res. 410, to 
recognize the FBI on their 100th anniversary;
  Pages H8086-88
  Honoring the life and music of the late Isaac Hayes, a passionate 
humanitarian, whose music laid the foundation for many musical styles, 
including R&B, disco, and rap: H. Res. 1425, to honor the life and 
music of the late Isaac Hayes, a passionate humanitarian, whose music 
laid the foundation for many musical styles, including R&B, disco, and 
rap;
  Pages H8088-89
  Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the University of Nebraska at 
Omaha and recognizing the partnership between the City of Omaha, its 
citizens, and the University to build a vibrant and dynamic community: 
H. Res. 1372, amended, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 
University of Nebraska at Omaha and to recognize the partnership 
between the City of Omaha, its citizens, and the University to build a 
vibrant and dynamic community; and
  Pages H8092-94
  Missing Alzheimer's Disease Patient Alert Program Reauthorization of 
2008: H.R. 6503, to amend the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement 
Act of 1994 to reauthorize the Missing Alzheimer's Disease Patient 
Alert Program.
  Pages H8097-98
Senate Message: Message received from the Senate by the Clerk and 
subsequently presented to the House today appears on page H8103.
Calendar Wednesday: Agreed to dispense with the Calendar Wednesday 
business of Wednesday, September 17th.
Recess: The House recessed at 11:05 p.m. and reconvened at 11:59 p.m. 
                                                         Pages H8121-22
Senate Referrals: S. 3406 was held at the desk.

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Quorum Calls--Votes: Three yea-and-nay votes developed during the 
proceedings of today and appear on pages H8094-95, H8095-96, and H8096. 
There were no quorum calls.
Adjournment: The House met at 12:30 p.m. and adjourned at 12 midnight.