[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 167 (Thursday, December 16, 2010)]
[House]
[Pages H8535-H8536]
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               PUBLIC CONTRACT LAW TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS

  Ms. CHU. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and concur in the 
Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 1107) to enact certain laws 
relating to public contracts as title 41, United States Code, ``Public 
Contracts''.
  The Clerk read the title of the bill.
  The text of the Senate amendments is as follows:

       Senate amendments:
       On page 2, in the item related to chapter 35 in the 
     subtitle analysis, strike ``and'' and insert ``or''.
       On page 7, strike lines 14 through 20 and insert ``In this 
     subtitle, the term ``supplies'' has the same meaning as the 
     terms ``item'' and ``item of supply'' ''.
       On page 9, line 20, strike ``suppport'' and insert 
     ``support''.
       On page 25, lines 11 and 12, strike ``under section 5376 of 
     title 5'' and insert ``for level IV of the Executive 
     Schedule''.
       On page 48, line 34, strike ``employee from State or local 
     governments'' and insert ``individual''.
       On page 55, line 36, strike ``$2,500'' and insert 
     ``$3,000''.
       On page 56, line 15, strike ``$2,500'' and insert 
     ``$3,000''.
       On page 56, line 19, strike ``$2,500'' and insert 
     ``$3,000''.
       On page 77, line 1, strike ``his representatives'' and 
     insert ``representatives of the Comptroller General''.
       On page 93, lines 18 and 19, strike ``under section 5376 of 
     title 5'' and insert ``for level IV of the Executive 
     Schedule''.
       On page 110, line 21, strike ``AND'' and insert ``OR''.
     Beginning on page 131, strike line 8 and all that follows 
     through page 132, line 19, and insert the following:
       ``(c) Contract Period.--The period of a task order contract 
     entered into under this section, including all periods of 
     extensions of the contract under options, modifications, or 
     otherwise, may not exceed 5 years unless a longer period is 
     specifically authorized in a law that is applicable to the 
     contract.''
       On page 185, line 39, strike ``amount'' and insert 
     ``amounts''.
       On page 185, line 40, strike ``amount'' and insert 
     ``amounts''.
       On page 186, line 1, strike ``amount'' and insert 
     ``amounts''.
       On page 201, line 13, strike ``under section 5376 of title 
     5'' and insert ``for level IV of the Executive Schedule''.
       On page 204, between lines 10 and 11, insert the following:
       ``(3) Person.--The term ``person'' means a corporation, 
     partnership, business association of any kind, trust, joint-
     stock company, or individual.''
       On page 204, line 11, strike ``(3)'' and insert ``(4)''.
       On page 204, line 14, strike ``(4)'' and insert ``(5)''.
       On page 204, line 17, strike ``(5)'' and insert ``(6)''.
       On page 204, line 20, strike ``(6)'' and insert ``(7)''.
       On page 204, line 24, strike ``(7)'' and insert ``(8)''.
       On page 204, line 31, strike ``(8)'' and insert ``(9)''.
       On page 208, line 6, insert ``(except sections 3302, 
     3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711)'' after ``division C''.

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       On page 209, line 3, insert ``(except sections 3302, 
     3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711)'' after ``division C''.
       On page 213, line 36, insert ``(except sections 3302, 
     3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711)'' after ``division C''.
       On page 213, line 39, insert ``(except sections 3302, 
     3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711)'' after ``division C''.
       On page 214, line 8, insert ``(except sections 3302, 
     3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711)'' after ``division C''.
       On page 214, line 13, insert ``(except sections 3302, 
     3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711)'' after ``division C''.
       On page 214, line 16, insert ``(except sections 3302, 
     3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711)'' after ``division C''.
       On page 214, line 19, insert ``(except sections 3302, 
     3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711)'' after ``division C''.
       On page 214, line 24, insert ``(except sections 3302, 
     3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711)'' after ``division C''.
       On page 214, line 27, insert ``(except sections 3302, 
     3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711)'' after ``division C''.
       On page 214, line 39, insert ``(except sections 3302, 
     3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711)'' after ``division C''.
       On page 215, line 3, insert ``(except sections 3302, 
     3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711)'' after ``division C''.
       On page 215, line 6, insert ``(except sections 3302, 
     3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711)'' after ``division C''.
       On page 215, line 10, insert ``(except sections 3302, 
     3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711)'' after ``division C''.
       On page 215, line 13, insert ``(except sections 3302, 
     3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711)'' after ``division C''.
       On page 215, line 16, insert ``(except sections 3302, 
     3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711)'' after ``division C''.
       On page 215, line 19, insert ``(except sections 3302, 
     3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711)'' after ``division C''.
       On page 217, line 28, insert ``(except sections 3302, 
     3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711)'' after ``division C''.
       On page 219, line 30, insert ``(except sections 3302, 
     3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711)'' after ``division C''.
       On page 219, line 33, strike ``(except section 3302)'' and 
     insert ``(except sections 3302, 3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, 
     and 4711)''.
       On page 219, line 38, insert ``(except sections 3302, 
     3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711)'' after ``division C''.
       On page 220, line 5, insert ``(Except Sections 1704 and 
     2303)'' after ``Division B''.
       On page 220, line 8, insert ``(except sections 1704 and 
     2303)'' after ``division B''.
       On page 220, line 13, insert ``(except sections 3302, 
     3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711)'' after ``division C''.
       On page 220, line 16, insert ``(except sections 3302, 
     3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711)'' after ``division C''.
       On page 220, line 18, insert ``(except sections 1704 and 
     2303)'' after ``division B''.
       On page 220, line 36, insert ``(except sections 1704 and 
     2303)'' after ``division B''.
       On page 221, line 5, insert ``(except sections 1704 and 
     2303)'' after ``division B''.
       On page 221, line 13, insert ``(except sections 3302, 
     3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711)'' after ``division C''.
       On page 221, line 16, insert ``(except sections 3302, 
     3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711)'' after ``division C''.
       On page 221, line 26, insert ``(except sections 3302, 
     3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711)'' after ``division C''.
       On page 221, line 29, insert ``(except sections 3302, 
     3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711)'' after ``division C''.
       On page 222, line 18, insert ``(except sections 3302, 
     3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711)'' after ``division C''.
       On page 222, line 22, insert ``(except sections 3302, 
     3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711)'' after ``division C''.
       On page 222, line 37, insert ``(except sections 3302, 
     3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711)'' after ``division C''.
       On page 223, line 25, insert ``(except sections 1704 and 
     2303)'' after ``division b''.
       On page 236, strike ``2006'' in the column relating to 
     ``Date''.
       On page 236, strike the item related to Public Law 109-364.

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentlewoman from 
California (Ms. Chu) and the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. 
McHenry) each will control 20 minutes.
  The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from California.


                             General Leave

  Ms. CHU. I ask unanimous consent that all Members have 5 legislative 
days to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material 
on the bill under consideration.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the 
gentlewoman from California?
  There was no objection.
  Ms. CHU. I yield myself such time as I may consume.
  Mr. Speaker, H.R. 1107 codifies into positive law as title 41, United 
States Code, certain general and permanent laws related to public 
contracts. This is a noncontroversial bill that is not intended to make 
any substantive changes in the law. The Office of Law Revision Counsel 
periodically suggests to the committee of jurisdiction appropriate 
revisions to the United States Code in light of the enactment of 
codified laws. These changes are purely technical in nature. As is 
typical with the codification process, a number of non-substantive 
revisions are made, including the reorganization of sections into a 
more coherent overall structure.
  Similar legislation has been introduced and favorably reported in 
each of the past two Congresses. It passed the House in May of last 
year. While it has been awaiting action in the Senate, a few additional 
technical corrections were identified, and they have been incorporated 
in the version that passed the Senate and that we are considering 
today.
  I urge my colleagues to support this legislation.
  I reserve the balance of my time.
  Mr. McHENRY. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
  Mr. Speaker, I support H.R. 1107, a bill proposed by the Office of 
Law Revision Counsel, to update and approve the codification of title 
41 of the United States Code. The Judiciary Committee has jurisdiction 
over law revision bills, and this particular bill deals with the title 
addressing public contracts.
  The Judiciary Committee considered and approved a similar bill last 
Congress, but it was ultimately not taken up by the House before the 
end of the Congress. H.R. 1107 and similar law revision bills are 
important because they ensure that the U.S. Code is up to date, 
accurate, and usable. I am glad to support this legislation today.
  In closing, certainly the floor has been in chaos this afternoon, but 
we would like to take care of these Judiciary Committee suspension 
bills so we can get them done before the end of the year, and I 
appreciate my colleague taking the floor as well.
  I yield back the balance of my time.
  Ms. CHU. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the 
gentlewoman from California (Ms. Chu) that the House suspend the rules 
and concur in the Senate amendments to the bill, H.R. 1107.
  The question was taken.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the opinion of the Chair, two-thirds 
being in the affirmative, the ayes have it.
  Ms. CHU. Mr. Speaker, I object to the vote on the ground that a 
quorum is not present and make the point of order that a quorum is not 
present.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX and the 
Chair's prior announcement, further proceedings on this motion will be 
postponed.
  The point of no quorum is considered withdrawn.

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