[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 160 (Thursday, October 2, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2210]
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AMENDING THE COMMODITY PROVISIONS OF THE FOOD, CONSERVATION, AND ENERGY 
                              ACT OF 2008

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                               speech of

                        HON. COLLIN C. PETERSON

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 29, 2008

  Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota. Madam Speaker, I submit for printing in 
the Congressional Record the following exchange of letters between the 
Committee on Agriculture and the Committee on Ways and Means with 
regards to H.R. 6849.

                                         House of Representatives,


                                  Committee on Ways and Means,

                               Washington, DC, September 27, 2008.
     Hon. Collin Peterson,
     Chairman, Committee on Agriculture,
     Washington, DC.
       Dear Chairman Peterson: I am writing regarding H.R. 6849, 
     which may be considered on the floor today, and which 
     includes amendments to section 901 of the Trade Act of 1974 
     (19 U.S.C. 2497(a)). As you know, the Committee on Ways and 
     Means has jurisdiction over legislation amending the Trade 
     Act of 1974, and thus, these amendments fall within the 
     jurisdiction of the Committee on Ways and Means.
       However, in order to expedite this bill for floor 
     consideration, the Committee will forgo action. This is being 
     done with the understanding that it does not in any way 
     prejudice the Committee with respect to the appointment of 
     conferees or its jurisdictional prerogatives on this bill or 
     similar legislation in the future.
       I would appreciate your response to this letter, confirming 
     this understanding with respect to H.R. 6849, and would ask 
     that a copy of our exchange of letters on this matter be 
     included in the Record.
           Sincerely,
                                                Charles B. Rangel,
                                                         Chairman.
                                         House of Representatives,


                                     Committee on Agriculture,

                               Washington, DC, September 27, 2008.
     Hon. Charles B. Rangel,
     Chairman, Committee on Ways and Means, Longworth House Office 
         Building, Washington, DC.
       Dear Chairman Rangel: Thank you for your letter regarding 
     the Committee on Ways and Means' jurisdictional interest in 
     H.R. 6849.
       I appreciate your willingness to expedite this legislation 
     for Floor consideration, with the understanding that it does 
     not prejudice your Committee's jurisdictional prerogatives on 
     this or similar legislation.
       I will submit a copy of your letter and this response as 
     part of the Congressional Record during consideration of the 
     legislation on the House floor. Thank you for your support of 
     H.R. 6849 and your cooperation as we work towards enactment 
     of this legislation.
           Sincerely,
                                               Collin C. Peterson,
     Chairman.

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