[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 107 (Tuesday, July 20, 2010)]
[Daily Digest]
[Pages D813-D814]
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                        House of Representatives


Chamber Action
Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 25 public bills, H.R. 5778-
5802; and 10 resolutions, H.Res. 1535-1536, 1538-1545 were introduced. 
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Additional Cosponsors:                                   
  Pages H5819-20
Report Filed: A report was filed today as follows:
  H. Res. 1537, waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with 
respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the 
Committee on Rules and providing for consideration of motions to 
suspend the rules (H. Rept. 111-552).                        
Page H5817
Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein she appointed 
Representative Cuellar to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. 
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Recess: The House recessed at 10:53 a.m. and reconvened at 12 noon. 
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Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules and pass the 
following measures:
  National Commission on Children and Disasters Reauthorization Act of 
2010: H.R. 5266, to extend the final report deadline and otherwise 
reauthorize the National Commission on Children and Disasters; 
                                                         Pages H5740-42
  Deauthorizing a portion of the project for navigation, Potomac River, 
Washington Channel, District of Columbia: H.R. 5545, to deauthorize a 
portion of the project for navigation, Potomac River, Washington 
Channel, District of Columbia, under the jurisdiction of the Corps of 
Engineers;                                               
  Pages H5742-43
  Extending the period during which the Administrator of the 
Environmental Protection Agency and States are prohibited from 
requiring a permit under section 402 of the Federal Water Pollution 
Control Act for certain discharges that are incidental to normal 
operation of vessels: H.R. 5301, amended, to extend the period during 
which the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and 
States are prohibited from requiring a permit under section 402 of the 
Federal Water Pollution Control Act for certain discharges that are 
incidental to normal operation of vessels;               
  Pages H5743-46
  Agreed to amend the title so as to read: ``To extend the period 
during which the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency 
and States are prohibited from requiring a permit under section 402 of 
the Federal Water Control Act for certain discharges that are 
incidental to normal operation of vessels, to reauthorize the National 
Estuary Program, and for other purposes.''.                  
Page H5746
  Supporting the goals and ideals of Railroad Retirement Day: H. Res. 
1463, to support the goals and ideals of Railroad Retirement Day; 
                                                         Pages H5746-51
  Surface Transportation Savings Act of 2010: H.R. 5604, to rescind 
amounts authorized for certain surface transportation programs, by a 
\2/3\ yea-and-nay vote of 402 yeas with none voting ``nay'', Roll No. 
452;                                            
  Pages H5751-54, 5782-83
  Recognizing the 65th anniversary of the end of World War II: H. Res. 
1516, to recognize the 65th anniversary of the end of World War II, to 
honor the service members who fought in World War II and their 
families, and to honor the service members who are currently serving in 
combat operations, by a \2/3\ yea-and-nay vote of 408 yeas with none 
voting ``nay'', Roll No. 453;                   
  Pages H5754-56, 5783-84
  Recognizing the exemplary service and sacrifice of the soldiers of 
the 14th Armored Division of the United States Army: H. Res. 1483, 
amended, to recognize the exemplary service and sacrifice of the 
soldiers of the 14th Armored Division of the United States Army, known 
as the Liberators, during World War II;                  
  Pages H5758-60
  Homeland Security Science and Technology Authorization Act of 2010: 
H.R. 4842, amended, to authorize appropriations for the Directorate of 
Science and Technology of the Department of Homeland Security for 
fiscal years 2011 and 2012;                              
  Pages H5760-75
  National September 11 Memorial & Museum Commemorative Medal Act: H.R. 
4684, amended, to require the Secretary of the Treasury to strike 
medals in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the September 11, 
2001, terrorist attacks on the United States and the establishment of 
the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center; 
                                                         Pages H5775-77
  International Adoption Harmonization Act of 2010: H.R. 5532, amended, 
to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to adopted 
alien children;                                          
  Pages H5784-85
  Help HAITI Act of 2010: H.R. 5283, amended, to provide for adjustment 
of status for certain Haitian orphans paroled into the United States 
after the earthquake of January 12, 2010;                
  Pages H5785-87

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  Honoring the life, achievements, and distinguished career of Chief 
Justice William S. Richardson: H. Res. 1470, amended, to honor the 
life, achievements, and distinguished career of Chief Justice William 
S. Richardson; and                                       
  Pages H5787-88
  Cell Phone Contraband Act of 2010: S. 1749, amended, to amend title 
18, United States Code, to prohibit the possession or use of cell 
phones and similar wireless devices by Federal prisoners. 
                                                         Pages H5791-92
Suspension--Proceedings Resumed: The House agreed to suspend the rules 
and agree to the following measure which was debated on Monday, July 
19th:
  Congratulating the University of South Carolina Gamecocks: H. Res. 
1491, to congratulate the University of South Carolina Gamecocks on 
winning the 2010 NCAA Division I College World Series, by a \2/3\ yea-
and-nay vote of 400 yeas to 6 nays with 2 voting ``present'', Roll No. 
451.                                                         
  Page H5782
Suspensions--Proceedings Postponed: The House debated the following 
measures under suspension of the rules. Further proceedings were 
postponed:
  Honoring the service and commitment of the 111th Fighter Wing, 
Pennsylvania Air National Guard: H. Res. 1411, to honor the service and 
commitment of the 111th Fighter Wing, Pennsylvania Air National Guard; 
                                                         Pages H5756-58
  Joyce Rogers Post Office Building Designation Act: H.R. 5341, to 
designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 
100 Orndorf Drive in Brighton, Michigan, as the ``Joyce Rogers Post 
Office Building'';                                       
  Pages H5778-79
  Congratulating the Saratoga Race Course as it celebrates its 142nd 
season: H. Res. 1513, amended, to congratulate the Saratoga Race Course 
as it celebrates its 142nd season;                       
  Pages H5779-81
  Prevention of Interstate Commerce in Animal Crush Videos Act of 2010: 
H.R. 5566, amended, to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit 
interstate commerce in animal crush videos; and          
  Pages H5788-91
  Child Protection Improvements Act: H.R. 1469, amended, to amend the 
National Child Protection Act of 1993 to establish a permanent 
background check system.                                 
  Pages H5792-98
Quorum Calls--Votes: Three yea-and-nay votes developed during the 
proceedings of today and appear on pages H5782, H5782-83, H5783-84. 
There were no quorum calls.
Adjournment: The House met at 10:30 a.m. and adjourned at 10:30 p.m.