[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 182 (Monday, December 7, 2009)]
[Daily Digest]
[Pages D1419-D1420]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                        House of Representatives


Chamber Action
Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 4 public bills, H.R. 4213-4216 
were introduced.                                            
  Page H13550
Additional Cosponsors:                                      
  Page H13550
Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows:
  H.R. 1672, to reauthorize the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation 
Initiative Act to promote the protection of the resources of the 
Northwest Straits, with an amendment (H. Rept. 111-354);
  H.R. 2062, to amend the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to provide for 
penalties and enforcement for intentionally taking protected avian 
species, with an amendment (H. Rept. 111-355);
  H.R. 3603, to rename the Ocmulgee National Monument, with an 
amendment (H. Rept. 111-356);
  H.R. 3940, to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to extend 
grants and other assistance to facilitate a political status public 
education program for the people of Guam, with amendments (H. Rept. 
111-357);
  H.R. 1454, to provide for the issuance of a Multinational Species 
Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp, with an amendment (H. Rept. 111-
358, Pt. 1);
  H.R. 3388, to modify the boundary of Petersburg National Battlefield 
in the Commonwealth of Virginia, with an amendment (H. Rept. 111-359, 
Pt. 1); and
  H.R. 3804, to make technical corrections to various Acts affecting 
the National Park Service and to extend, amend, or establish certain 
National Park Service authorities (H. Rept. 111-360, Pt. 1). 
                                                        Pages H13549-50
Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein she appointed 
Representative Garamendi to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. 
                                                            Page H13523
Recess: The House recessed at 10:41 a.m. and reconvened at noon. 
                                                            Page H13524
Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules and pass the 
following measures:
  Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act 
of 2009: H.R. 1672, amended, to reauthorize the Northwest Straits 
Marine Conservation Initiative Act to promote the protection of the 
resources of the Northwest Straits;                     
  Pages H13530-32
  Migratory Bird Treaty Act Penalty and Enforcement Act of 2009: H.R. 
2062, amended, to amend the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to provide for 
penalties and enforcement for intentionally taking protected avian 
species;                                                
  Pages H13532-33
  Authorizing the Secretary of the Interior to extend grants and other 
assistance to facilitate a political status public education program 
for the people of Guam: H.R. 3940, amended, to authorize the Secretary 
of the Interior to extend grants and other assistance to facilitate a 
political status public education program for the people of Guam; 
                                                        Pages H13533-34
  Agreed to amend the title so as to read: ``To amend Public Law 96-597 
to clarify the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to extend 
grants and other assistance to facilitate political status public 
education programs for the peoples of the non-self-governing 
territories of the United States.''.                        
Page H13534
  Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act of 
2009: H.R. 1454, amended, to provide for the issuance of a 
Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp; 
                                                        Pages H13535-36
  Authorizing the addition of 100 acres to Morristown National 
Historical Park: H.R. 118, amended, to authorize the addition of 100 
acres to Morristown National Historical Park;           
  Pages H13536-37
  National Park Service Authorities and Corrections Act of 2009: H.R. 
3804, amended, to make technical corrections to various Acts affecting 
the National Park Service and to extend, amend, or establish certain 
National Park Service authorities; and                  
  Pages H13537-40

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  Petersburg National Battlefield Boundary Modification Act: H.R. 3388, 
amended, to modify the boundary of Petersburg National Battlefield in 
the Commonwealth of Virginia.                           
  Pages H13540-41
Suspensions--Proceedings Postponed: The House debated the following 
measures under suspension of the rules. Further proceedings were 
postponed:
  Recognizing the 10th Anniversary of the activation of Echo Company of 
the 100th Battalion of the 442d Infantry, and the sacrifice of the 
soldiers and families in support of the United States: H. Con. Res. 
199, amended, to recognize the 10th Anniversary of the activation of 
Echo Company of the 100th Battalion of the 442d Infantry, and the 
sacrifice of the soldiers and families in support of the United States;
                                                        Pages H13524-26
  Commending the soldiers and civilian personnel stationed at Fort 
Gordon and their families for their service and dedication to the 
United States: H. Con. Res. 206, amended, to commend the soldiers and 
civilian personnel stationed at Fort Gordon and their families for 
their service and dedication to the United States and to recognize the 
contributions of Fort Gordon to Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation 
Enduring Freedom and its role as a pivotal communications training 
installation;                                           
  Pages H13526-27
  Recognizing and honoring the National Guard on the occasion of its 
373rd anniversary: H. Res. 940, to recognize and honor the National 
Guard on the occasion of its 373rd anniversary;         
  Pages H13527-29
  Recognizing the United States Air Force and Dyess Air Force Base for 
their success in achieving energy savings and developing energy-saving 
innovations during Energy Awareness Month: H. Res. 845, amended, to 
recognize the United States Air Force and Dyess Air Force Base for 
their success in achieving energy savings and developing energy-saving 
innovations during Energy Awareness Month;              
  Pages H13529-30
  Renaming the Ocmulgee National Monument: H.R. 3603, amended, to 
rename the Ocmulgee National Monument; and                  
  Page H13534
  Eliminating an unused lighthouse reservation, providing management 
consistency by bringing the rocks and small islands along the coast of 
Orange County, California, and meeting the original Congressional 
intent of preserving Orange County's rocks and small islands: H.R. 86, 
amended, to eliminate an unused lighthouse reservation, provide 
management consistency by bringing the rocks and small islands along 
the coast of Orange County, California, and meet the original 
Congressional intent of preserving Orange County's rocks and small 
islands.                                                
  Pages H13534-35
Senate Message: Message received from the Senate by the Clerk and 
subsequently presented to the House today appears on page H13534.
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 2:35 p.m.