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Vol. 147 WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2001 No. 178 House of Representatives The House met at 10 a.m. of Peace and Light, Lord of Justice. for 1 minute and to revise and extend The Reverend Msgr. Peter J. Vaghi, Amen. his remarks.) Pastor, St. Patrick Catholic Church, f Washington, D.C., offered the following Mr. FERGUSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise prayer: THE JOURNAL today to honor Monsignor Peter Vaghi Almighty God, we call upon You this The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam- for his dedicated service to St. Pat- cold December morning. You are Light ined the Journal of the last day’s pro- rick’s Church here in Washington, D.C. of Lights and Light From Light. You ceedings and announces to the House Monsignor Vaghi was born here in are the Light who pierces the perennial his approval thereof. Washington, D.C., and attended Gon- darkness of our world, the darkness of Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- zaga College High School and the Col- our mind and soul, the darkness of a nal stands approved. lege of the Holy Cross, where he was world at war. Because of You, O living f and true God, we live, walk, and have awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to at- our being. You are Emmanuel, God- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE tend the University of Salzburg in Aus- with-us. The SPEAKER. Will the gentle- tria. We pray to You this day that passage woman from North Carolina (Mrs. Returning home to America, he went from the Advent prophet Isaiah: ‘‘Let MYRICK) come forward and lead the on to get his juris doctor at the Univer- justice descend, O heavens, like the House in the Pledge of Allegiance. dew from above, like gentle rain let the Mrs. MYRICK led the Pledge of Alle- sity of Virginia Law School and skies drop it down. Let earth open and giance as follows: worked in Washington, D.C., before he salvation bud forth; let justice also I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the answered a calling to the priesthood spring up.’’ United States of America, and to the Repub- and attended the Gregorian University We pray also for peace. Peace in our lic for which it stands, one nation under God, in Rome, Italy. world begins with peace in our hearts. indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Monsignor Vaghi was ordained a And peace in our hearts comes from f You, Almighty Father. Draw near to us Catholic priest on June 29, 1985, and and grant us Your peace. INTRODUCTION OF REVEREND designated a ‘‘Prelate of Honor’’ by Encourage us, O Lord, in this holy MONSIGNOR PETER VAGHI Pope John Paul II on November 13, season in all our humble efforts carried (Mr. FERGUSON asked and was 1995. out in Your life-giving name, O Prince given permission to address the House

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VerDate 10-DEC-2001 01:46 Dec 22, 2001 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 8633 E:\CR\FM\A20DE7.000 pfrm02 PsN: H20PT1 H10914 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 20, 2001 Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to patrols, port security, bioterrorism This conference report provides $478 welcome Monsignor Vaghi to this prevention, and the FBI. million to combat chemical and bio- House. He is not only a family friend, Lastly, Mr. Speaker, this bill con- logical attacks against the military but he also gave my wife Maureen and tains our strong support for the people and $404 million for the Nunn-Lugar me the honor of officiating at our wed- of New York by providing another $8.2 nuclear nonproliferation program. It ding in 1996. I thank him for being here billion in disaster assistance, including provides for a significant military pay today. His presence and his blessing on $2 billion in community development raise and for substantial increases in this House and on our work here means block grants. critical readiness accounts; and it so very much to me and to every Mem- Mr. Speaker, we are about to go strengthens research for tomorrow’s ber of this body. home for the holidays and after the weapons and equipment while pro- events of this fall, I cannot think of a viding the weapons and equipment the f better thing to do before we leave town U.S. military needs today. WAIVING POINTS OF ORDER than to provide for our armed forces, Mr. Speaker, I am especially pleased AGAINST CONFERENCE REPORT for our fight against terrorism, and for by the substantial quality-of-life im- ON H.R. 3338, DEPARTMENT OF the victims of September 11. provements funded by this conference DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of report. It includes funding for a signifi- 2002 my time. cant pay raise of between 5 and 10 per- Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- cent for every member of the military. Mrs. MYRICK. Mr. Speaker, by direc- self such time as I may consume. tion of the Committee on Rules, I call And to boost critical midlevel per- Mr. Speaker, as we speak, the brave sonnel retention, much of the pay raise up House Resolution 324 and ask for its men and women of the U.S. military immediate consideration. will be directed towards junior officers. are halfway around the world waging It also significantly increases funding The Clerk read the resolution as fol- and winning the war on terrorism. lows: for health benefits for service members Their courage and professionalism are and their families. H. RES. 324 a fitting tribute to the strength and I am also pleased that this con- Resolved, That upon adoption of this reso- unity of the United States of America. ference report continues to fund the lution it shall be in order to consider the Meanwhile, here at home, domestic wide range of weapons programs that conference report to accompany the bill security has become our top priority, ensure our military’s superiority (H.R. 3338) making appropriations for the De- and thanks to the funding priorities in partment of Defense for the fiscal year end- throughout the world. For instance, it this conference report, America will includes more than $2.6 billion for the ing September 30, 2002, and for other pur- now be better prepared to prevent, de- poses. All points of order against the con- initial production of 13 of the F–22 ference report and against its consideration fend against, and recover from any fu- Raptor aircraft, the next-generation are waived. The conference report shall be ture terrorist attacks. air dominance fighter for the Air considered as read. I am very pleased that the conference Force. The conference report also pro- report more closely reflects Demo- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. vides $882 million for research and de- cratic priorities on homeland defense CAMP). The gentlewoman from North velopment for this aircraft. than was provided in the House-passed Carolina (Mrs. MYRICK) is recognized Additionally, Mr. Speaker, the con- bill. Specifically, it provides more for 1 hour. ference report provides $1.5 billion for funding for nuclear, border, port, avia- Mrs. MYRICK. Mr. Speaker, for pur- continued development of the Joint tion and bioterrorism priorities. On poses of debate only, I yield the cus- Strike Fighter, the high-technology bioterrorism alone, Democrats were tomary 30 minutes to the gentleman multirole fighter of the future for the able to secure $2.5 billion, $1 billion Air Force, the Navy, and the Marines. from Texas (Mr. FROST), pending which more than the President requested. I yield myself such time as I may con- It also includes $1.04 billion for pro- While additional funding will be nec- curement of 11 MV–22 Osprey aircraft. sume. During consideration of this res- essary to fully address other domestic olution, all time yielded is for the pur- Mr. Speaker, all of these aircraft are security needs, this conference report important components in our national pose of debate only. is a good start. Mr. Speaker, yesterday, the Com- arsenal, and moving forward on the re- Mr. Speaker, here in Congress, there search and production sends a clear mittee on Rules met and granted a nor- has always been strong bipartisan sup- mal conference report rule for H.R. signal that the United States has no port for America’s armed forces. The intention of relinquishing our air supe- 3338, the Fiscal Year 2002 Department history of this defense appropriations of Defense Appropriations Act. riority. bill reflects that fact. The first duty of the Congress, Mr. The rule waives all points of order Last month, the House Committee on Speaker, is to provide for the national against the conference report and Appropriations reported its original defense and the men and women who against its consideration. In addition, version of H.R. 3338, and the full House protect it. This conference report does the rule provides that the conference passed it by a vote of 406 to 20. I am a great deal to improve military readi- report shall be considered as read. confident that another large bipartisan ness and to improve the quality of life Mr. Speaker, this should not be a majority will pass this conference re- for our men and women in uniform as controversial rule. It is the type of rule port today. That is because Democrats well as their families. It is a good first we grant for every conference report and Republicans are strongly com- step at providing the needed funding to we consider in the House. The gen- mitted to America’s national defense ensure that attacks like those that oc- tleman from Texas (Mr. FROST), who is and to a first-rate military that carries curred on September 11 will never hap- managing this rule for the minority, it out. As the President said yesterday pen again. understands the importance of a strong in addressing House Democrats, secu- Mr. Speaker, I wish we could have national defense, and I am sure I do not rity of the United States is not a par- done more, but Republican leaders in- need to convince him or anyone else tisan issue. sisted that many homeland security that this bill is important, now more Mr. Speaker, this is a good con- priorities wait until next year. I hope than ever before. ference report, and I support it. I would they will allow us to address the re- At a time when we are facing ter- like to commend the gentleman from maining priorities as soon as possible. rorism at home and engaged in combat Florida (Chairman YOUNG); the gen- Mr. Speaker, I urge the adoption of abroad, we need to give our govern- tleman from Wisconsin (Mr. OBEY), the this rule and of this conference report. ment the tools to defend us overseas ranking Democrat; the gentleman from Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of and at home. This bill does just that. It California (Chairman LEWIS); and the my time. provides our military with $317 billion gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Mrs. MYRICK. Mr. Speaker, I reserve in much-needed support, including a 4.6 MURTHA), the ranking Democrat on the the balance of my time. percent pay raise; and the supple- subcommittee, for the tremendous job Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, I yield 5 mental portion of the bill will bolster they have done to support America’s minutes to the gentleman from Wis- our fight against terrorism by pro- troops and to protect Americans here consin (Mr. OBEY), the ranking member viding much-needed funding for border at home. of the Committee on Appropriations.

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 00:06 Dec 22, 2001 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K20DE7.001 pfrm02 PsN: H20PT1 December 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H10915 (Mr. OBEY asked and was given per- After the tragic events of September $407 million, including $208 million for mission to revise and extend his re- 11, on a bipartisan basis the gentleman the FBI so that they will be able to marks, and include extraneous mate- from Florida (Mr. YOUNG) and I tried to modernize their computer system by rial.) put together a list of the actions that this coming summer, rather than hav- Mr. OBEY. Mr. Speaker, there are both sides of the aisle thought were ing to wait until the year 2004. two provisions in this bill which I necessary in order to improve the Right now the FBI has a large num- think are of note. One is a bad provi- homeland security of the United ber of computers that cannot even send sion which is here because of OMB, and States. pictures of potential terrorists to other the other is a good provision in the bill That process was rudely interrupted, FBI terminals because they do not which is here despite OMB. to say the least, by OMB, who informed This country has a serious need to have the adequate computer capacity. us in rather blunt terms that they had This bill fixes that. purchase additional tankers. This bill all the wisdom, that they did not need does that. It meets our national re- The most crucial item of all is keep- to provide any additional funding, and ing weapons of mass destruction away sponsibility in doing so. But because that we could put a ‘‘Wait ’Til Next OMB would prefer to keep a pretty set from terrorists. We wound up with $382 Year’’ sign on our homeland security of books, rather than saving the tax- million in additional funding in this needs. payers money, it will cost us signifi- bill above the amount that was origi- Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to say that cantly more to lease those tankers nally in the House bill. We have $120 than it would to buy them. That is un- despite that resistance, the conferees million of additional funding to secure fortunate, but it was the only choice brought back to this House a bill which nuclear material in the former Soviet the committee was left with because contains crucial items that will in- Union so it does not fall into terrorists’ OMB appears to be more concerned crease the security of this country at hands. home. I want to congratulate Senators with accounting niceties than it is The bill provides $383 million for in- BYRD and STEVENS and the gentleman with fiscal realities or cost realities. creased security for our Nation’s ports And I think people need to understand from Florida (Chairman YOUNG) and the gentleman from California (Chair- and for our border, especially the Cana- that that regretful result is not the dian border. For food safety, it in- fault of the committee. man LEWIS) for helping to see to it that rationality prevailed over stubborn- creases the percentage of imported I would hope that OMB in the future food subject to inspection from the would recognize the need to allow re- ness. As a result, we have $664 million present 1 percent to 10 percent, as we ality to occasionally interfere with in this bill that was not contained in have been asking all along. their philosophical biases. the House bill to protect the country Second, as was indicated by the gen- against bioterrorist attacks; we have It contains a number of other items tleman from Texas (Mr. FROST), we do $50 million more in this bill to provide which I will insert in the record. have $2.8 billion in this bill above the for cockpit security; we have law en- Mr. Speaker, I insert the table in the House bill for homeland security items. forcement additions to the bill of over RECORD at this point. CONFERENCE ADDITIONS TO THE HOUSE BILL FOR DOMESTIC SECURITY [in millions of dollars]

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Protecting Against Bioterrorism Upgrading State & Local Health Departments & Hospitals ...... 593 1,000 407 Expanding CDC Support of State and Local Health Departments ...... 50 100 50 Accelerating Research on Biohazards, Detection and Treatment ...... 100 93 ¥7 Bio Safety Laboratories at NIH and Fort Detrick, MD ...... 0 71 71 Vaccine and Drug stockpiles ...... 1,103 1,105 2 Other Bioterrorism Requirements ...... 110 56 ¥54 Total ...... 1,956 2,425 469 Securing the Mail Procurement of Sanitation Equipment for Postal Service ...... 0 500 500 Airport and Airline Safety Federal Assistance for Mandated Security Upgrades at Airports ...... 0 175 175 Increased Sky Marshals and Sky Marshal Training ...... 288 155 ¥133 Cockpit Door Security & Explosive Detection Equipment ...... 159 209 50 Innovations in Airport Security ...... 90 50 ¥40 Total ...... 537 589 52 Law Enforcement FBI Case Management Computer System (Trilogy) ...... 105 237 132 FBI Data Backup and Warehousing ...... 0 56 56 FBI Cybersecurity, Transportation and Other ...... 434 452 18 Other Justice Department Law Enforcement ...... 106 80 ¥26 Law Enforcement Assistance (Olympics) ...... 17 17 0 Law Enforcement Assistance (National Capital Area) ...... 25 234 209 Federal Law Enforcement Training Center ...... 14 32 18 Secret Service, IRS etc...... 236 236 0 Total ...... 937 1,344 407 Keeping Weapons of Mass Destruction Away from Terrorists Improved Security at 4 DoD Sites Storing Tons of Chemical Weapons ...... 35 35 0 Improved Security for Nuclear Weapons Activities ...... 88 131 43 Improved Security for U.S. commercial/research nuclear reactors (NRC) ...... 0 36 36 Nuclear Non Proliferation Assistance for Russia ...... 0 148 148 Security of Russian Nuclear and Biological Scientists ...... 0 0 0 Nuclear, Chemical and Biological Detection ...... 18 78 60 Improved Security at Nuclear Cleanup Sites ...... 8 8 0 Energy Intelligence ...... 4 4 0 CDC Oversight and Training for Labs Handling Dangerous Pathogens ...... 0 10 10 Improved Security at Fort Detrick, MD ...... 9 9 0 Improved Security at CDC, NIH, FDA and USDA Research Facilities ...... 58 143 85 Total ...... 220 602 382 Immigration, Port and Border Security Additional Customs Agents for Canadian Border and seaports ...... 160 246 86 Machine Readable Visa Machines at All U.S. Consulates ...... 0 0 0 Immigration Inspectors, Border Patrol & Related Equipment ...... 410 450 40 Adequate INS Detention & Admin. Facilities at U.S. Border Crossings ...... 0 100 100 Full Annual Cost of Expanding Coast Guard by 640 positions ...... 145 209 64 Federal Grants for Port Security Assessments and Enhancements ...... 0 93 93 Total ...... 715 1,098 383 Train and Bus Security Federal Grants for Enhancing Security of Rail and Bus Travel ...... 0 100 100 Food and Water Safety Expand FDA Inspections to Cover 10% of All Food Imports ...... 61 97 36

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Increase in FDA Emergency Operations and Investigations Staff ...... 0 0 0 Assessment and Enhancement of Security for Drinking Water ...... 115 80 ¥35 Total ...... 176 177 1 Security of Government Buildings and Facilities Security Upgrades for Supreme Court and Other Federal Courthouses ...... 32 93 61 Security Upgrades for Federal Buildings and Facilities ...... 182 248 66 Increased Security for Federal Museums, Parks and Monuments ...... 81 81 0 Security Upgrades for National Water Infrastructure ...... 169 169 0 Security Measures for White House and Congress ...... 306 306 0 Security Upgrades for U.S. Military Facilities ...... 105 104 ¥1 Total ...... 875 1,001 126 Security for Schools and Colleges Grants for Assessments and Emergency Response Planning ...... 0 0 0 Other Security Counterterrorism Assistance for State and Local First Responders ...... 400 400 0 Grants for Firefighters ...... 0 210 210

Mr. OBEY. Mr. Speaker, I simply tomary 30 minutes to the gentlewoman PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION want to say that I think what this bill from New York (Ms. SLAUGHTER), pend- OF H. RES. 322, APPOINTING DAY demonstrates is that when committees ing which I yield myself such time as I FOR THE CONVENING OF THE are allowed to work in a substantive may consume. During consideration of SECOND SESSION OF THE 107TH way, casting aside ideology or political this resolution, all time yielded is for CONGRESS views, the result is good for the coun- the purpose of debate only. Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. try, and it is good for this institution, Mr. Speaker, H. Res. 323 is a closed Speaker, by direction of the Com- and I congratulate all of those in- rule providing for the consideration of mittee on Rules, I call up House Reso- volved. H.J. Res. 79, which is a continuing reso- lution 322 and ask for its immediate Mrs. MYRICK. Mr. Speaker, I would lution that makes further appropria- consideration. inquire of the gentleman from Texas The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- tions for fiscal year 2002. (Mr. FROST) if he has any other speak- lows: ers. The rule provides for 1 hour of debate H. RES. 322 Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, we have no in the House equally divided and con- Resolved, That upon the adoption of this more speakers. trolled by the Chairman and Ranking resolution it shall be in order to consider in Mr. Speaker, I urge adoption of the Minority Member of the Committee on the House a joint resolution appointing the rule, and I yield back the balance of Appropriations. The rule waives all day for the convening of the second session my time. of the One Hundred Seventh Congress. The points of order against consideration joint resolution shall be considered as read Mrs. MYRICK. Mr. Speaker, I yield and provides for one motion to recom- for amendment. The previous question shall back the balance of my time, and I mit. be considered as ordered on the joint resolu- move the previous question on the res- Mr. Speaker, as we approach the end tion to final passage without intervening olution. motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally of this year’s session, I urge my col- The previous question was ordered. divided and controlled by the Majority Lead- leagues to join me in supporting this The resolution was agreed to. er and the Minority Leader or their des- A motion to reconsider was laid on rule so that we may proceed to consid- ignees; and (2) one motion to recommit. the table. eration on the underlying continuing The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- resolution. tleman from Washington (Mr. f Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of HASTINGS) is recognized for 1 hour. PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION (Mr. HASTINGS of Washington asked my time. OF H.J. RES. 79, FURTHER CON- and was given permission to revise and TINUING APPROPRIATIONS FOR Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I extend his remarks.) FISCAL YEAR 2002 yield myself such time as I may con- Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. sume. Speaker, for the purpose of debate Mr. LINDER. Mr. Speaker, by direc- only, I yield the customary 30 minutes tion of the Committee on Rules, I call Mr. Speaker, this rule makes in order to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. up House Resolution 323 and ask for its the consideration of H.J. Res. 79. H.J. FROST), pending which I yield myself Res. 79 is a continuing resolution immediate consideration. such time as I may consume. During The Clerk read the resolution as fol- which will be in effect from December consideration of this resolution, all lows: 21, 2001, to January 10, 2002. time yielded is for the purpose of de- H. RES. 323 This is a simple housekeeping mat- bate only. Resolved, That upon the adoption of this ter, Mr. Speaker, and merely ensures Mr. Speaker, House Resolution 322 is resolution it shall be in order without inter- that should the Senate be unable to a closed rule providing for consider- vention of any point of order to consider in complete its work, or if the President ation of a joint resolution appointing the House the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 79) has not signed the remaining bills sent the day for the convening of the second making further continuing appropriations session of the 107th Congress. The joint for the fiscal year 2002, and for other pur- to him, the funding will be in place for poses. The joint resolution shall be consid- those departments and agencies. resolution shall be considered as read for amendment. ered as read for amendment. The previous This is a noncontroversial matter, question shall be considered as ordered on The previous question shall be con- the joint resolution to final passage without and I urge adoption of this resolution. sidered as ordered on the joint resolu- intervening motion except: (1) one hour of Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance tion to final passage without inter- debate on the joint resolution equally di- of my time. vening motion except: (1) 1 hour of de- vided and controlled by the chairman and bate, equally divided and controlled by ranking minority member of the Committee Mr. LINDER. Mr. Speaker, I yield the Majority Leader and the Minority on Appropriations; and (2) one motion to re- back the balance of my time, and I Leader or their designees; and (2) one commit. move the previous question. motion to recommit. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- The previous question was ordered. Mr. Speaker, we had hoped to bring tleman from Georgia (Mr. LINDER) is this resolution to the floor under unan- recognized for 1 hour. The resolution was agreed to. imous consent agreement, but were un- Mr. LINDER. Mr. Speaker, for pur- A motion to reconsider was laid on able to secure such an agreement. Ac- poses of debate only, I yield the cus- the table. cordingly, in the interest of completing

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 00:06 Dec 22, 2001 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A20DE7.002 pfrm02 PsN: H20PT1 December 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H10917 the work of the House as expeditiously There was no objection. regarding this bill, but we have heard as possible, I encourage my colleagues f this discussion before. So I am going to to support both this rule and the reso- pass on those formal remarks, and I lution that it makes in order. CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3338, hope that my colleagues will read DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AP- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of about them very carefully in the my time. PROPRIATIONS ACT, 2002 RECORD. But in the meantime, there Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- are a couple of items of business that I self such time as I may consume. er, pursuant to House Resolution 324, I must attend to. Mr. Speaker, this rule makes in order call up the conference report accom- a joint resolution which sets the date panying the bill (H.R. 3338) making ap- First, due to a clerical error, lan- for convening of the second session of propriations for the Department of De- guage was mistakenly omitted from the 107th Congress as January 23, 2002. fense for the fiscal year ending Sep- the Statement of Managers that re- This is a totally noncontroversial rule tember 30, 2002, and for other purposes, lates to the FMTV truck program, a and joint resolution, and I urge adop- and ask for its immediate consider- very important program to some of the tion of both. ation. Members of the House. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance The Clerk read the title of the bill. of my time. That language, agreed to by the conferees The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. but inadvertently not included in the statement ant to House Resolution 324, the con- Speaker, I yield back the balance of of managers, is as follows: ‘‘The conferees un- ference report is considered as having my time, and I move the previous ques- derstand that the Army did not request legisla- tion on the resolution. been read. (For conference report and state- tive authority to extend the current multi-year The previous question was ordered. contract. The conferees direct the Army to act The resolution was agreed to. ment, see proceedings of the House of in the best interest of the Army with respect to A motion to reconsider was laid on Wednesday, December 19, 2001.) the FMTV.’’ the table. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- tleman from California (Mr. LEWIS) and f Secondly, I would ask that on behalf of my- the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. self and Chairman YOUNG, that I be allowed to GENERAL LEAVE MURTHA) each will control 30 minutes. insert in the RECORD at the end of my opening Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- The Chair recognizes the gentleman remarks a series of tables summarizing the er, I ask unanimous consent that all from California (Mr. LEWIS). conference agreements, on both the Defense Members may have 5 legislative days Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- and Supplemental appropriations bills. within which to revise and extend their er, I yield myself such time as I may remarks on the conference report ac- consume. Finally, let me mention that our companying H.R. 3338, and that I may Mr. Speaker, I would say to my col- former colleague from the Committee include tabular and extraneous mate- leagues and the gentleman from Penn- on Appropriations, Larry Coughlin of rial. sylvania (Mr. MURTHA), my friend, that Pennsylvania, who was a proud Marine The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there the House has had a long night this by the way, Larry Coughlin was laid to objection to the request of the gen- past night. We have very, very exten- rest at Arlington Cemetery this morn- tleman from California? sive discussions that should take place ing.

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VerDate 10-DEC-2001 02:16 Dec 22, 2001 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K20DE7.012 pfrm02 PsN: H20PT1 Insert offset folio 20AA/12 here EH20DE01.010 H10928 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 20, 2001 Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of rent one. The only question then is how do we passenger aircraft, a freighter, a pas- my time. pay to replace these tankers? Again, for the senger/freighter ‘‘combination’’ air- Mr. MURTHA. Mr. Speaker, I yield Air Force the choice is relatively simple. It craft, or as an aerial refueling tanker; myself such time as I may consume. needs 100 aircraft delivered as quickly as pos- and is available to either government Mr. Speaker, I have no requests for sible. The Air Force calculates that phasing or private customers, meets the defini- time. We did the best we could with the out the KC–135 Es on an aggressive schedule tion of a general purpose, commer- little bit of money we had. will save at least $5.9 billion. But the Air cially configured aircraft? Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance Force’s procurement budget was held flat this Mr. LEWIS of California. Absolutely. of my time. year by the new administration, and for now Mr. DICKS. The gentleman would Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- there doesn’t appear to be any help for pro- agree with that assessment? er, I yield such time as he may con- curement in sight. The Air Force bears the re- Mr. LEWIS of California. Of course. sume to the gentleman from Wash- sponsibility of paying not only for the nation’s Of course. ington (Mr. DICKS) for a very brief col- tanker aircraft, but also for all of the nation’s Mr. DICKS. I thank the chairman. loquy. airlift, most of our space assets, and our Air Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- (Mr. DICKS asked and was given per- superiority capability. So the right answer is to er, I yield such time as he may con- mission to revise and extend his re- lease tanker aircraft, which allows the Air sume to the chairman of the full com- marks.) Force to spread the cost over up to 10 years, mittee, the gentleman from Florida Mr. DICKS. Mr. Speaker, I would like and buy down the value of these aircraft to the (Mr. YOUNG). to enter into a colloquy with the dis- point where at the end of the lease, the Air (Mr. YOUNG of Florida asked and tinguished gentleman from California Force can easily buy or release these aircraft was given permission to revise and ex- (Mr. LEWIS). for their residual value. This is the same prin- tend his remarks.) Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of this De- ciple on which a car lease operates, an ar- Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Mr. Speaker, fense Appropriations bill. Chairman LEWIS and rangement understood and exercised by mil- this is a very good bill, and I think we Ranking Member MURTHA have done excellent lions of Americans. And the Office of Manage- will pass it expeditiously here this work in balancing very difficult and demanding ment and Budget (OMB) has determined that morning, but I want to remind the priorities. Most of all, I am very pleased that ‘‘the lease price quoted is a very good price.’’ Members that it does include the $20 the conferees agreed to accept a Senate pro- How can the taxpayer be sure that Boeing will billion emergency supplemental, which vision which allows the Air Force to lease new not turn around at the end of the lease and is divided into three basic sections; aircraft to replace the oldest of our KC–135 sell these aircraft to somebody else? Boeing which is national defense, or military, tankers. The issue of replacing the Air Force’s can sell or lease these aircraft only with US homeland defense, and the recovery ef- tanker refueling aircraft is, in fact, very simple government approval under export control fort for after the terrible September 11 despite the cloud of confusion being created laws. attack. by its opponents. In their frenzy to condemn Mr. DICKS. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- I want to thank the gentleman from what they see as a special deal, they have to- mous consent that the next six lines of Pennsylvania (Mr. MURTHA) for being a tally lost sight of the facts. The truth is this the colloquy be inserted in the record. good partner on the minority side, and provision is a good deal—a good deal for our Mr. LEWIS of California. Absolutely. the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. armed forces and a good deal for taxpayers. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The OBEY), who has been a tremendous First, it is important to understand that every Chair advises the gentleman that col- partner as we went through this proc- credible defense and aviation observer agrees loquies may not be inserted in the ess. And, of course, the gentleman from that it is time to replace the aging KC–135–E record. California (Mr. LEWIS) is an out- tanker aircraft fleet with new tankers based on Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- standing chairman of the Sub- the 767 aircraft. Both of the large tanker re- er, would the gentleman read this very committee on Defense of the Com- fueling aircraft now in use were built by the brief colloquy to me, and I will try to mittee on Appropriations. Boeing Company—current aircraft are based respond. I am happy to report, Mr. Speaker, on the 707 and DC–10 airliners—and Air Mr. DICKS. Mr. Speaker, I under- that this is the 15th, let me repeat, the Force analyses have shown that the 767 due stand that this bill grants approval for 15th appropriation bill that we have to its size, range, and carrying capacity is the Air Force to enter into a lease for done this year. We have not lumped uniquely suited to this role. The proof of this new tanker aircraft to be delivered as any of them together. Each bill has had is already evident in the commercial market- general purpose aircraft in commercial its own identity. This is something we place. The Italian Government has already configuration. Is that correct? have been striving to do for years, and signed a deal for 767 tankers for its Air Force, Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- this year we finally accomplished it. Japan recently did the same, and several er, reclaiming my time, the gentleman Mr. Speaker, today the House is con- other European governments are likely to be is correct. sidering a very important piece of leg- close behind. The 136 KC–135 E model air- Mr. DICKS. Mr. Speaker, it is also islation, our last appropriations bill— craft the Air Force is seeking to replace aver- my understanding that Italy and Japan H.R. 3338, the Defense Appropriations age 43 years of age. They exhibit severe cor- have selected the 767 tanker for their bill for fiscal year 2002. Included in this rosion and structural damage due to age and air forces. Italy intends to buy at least bill is not only critical funding for the spend on average well over a year in depot in four of the tankers, and Japan intends Defense Department and the Intel- an attempt to patch up this damage. The Air to procure at least one. Further, I be- ligence Community, but also an alloca- Force has two choices, either spend billions to lieve that the same tanker configura- tion of the $20 billion in emergency attempt to repair and partially modernize these tion is being offered commercially to supplemental appropriations enacted aircraft, or make the transition to a new air- other countries to meet their in-flight as part of the Emergency Supplemental frame with much greater capability and lower refueling requirements. Is that the gen- Appropriations Act for Recovery from cost of operation. The decision is not hard. tleman’s understanding? and Response to Terrorist Attacks on The Air Force must replace its KC–135 Es the United States. and it must begin its program now. b 1030 I commend Chairman LEWIS, working The war in Afghanistan has shown just how Mr. LEWIS of California. Yes, it is. closely with his partner, the ranking vital our tanker capability is. Navy aircraft fly- Mr. DICKS. Then the gentleman Member of the subcommittee, JACK ing from aircraft carriers are being refueled at would say that a commercial market MURTHA—as well as all of the members least 2 and sometimes 3 or 4 times on each exists for general purpose, commer- of the Defense Appropriations Sub- mission. Bombers from Diego Garcia, and cially configured aerial refueling tank- committee, on the cooperation that even those coming all the way from the United er aircraft? has produced a truly bipartisan De- States, are being refueled, some up to as Mr. LEWIS of California. Yes, very fense portion of this bill that shares much as 6 times on one mission. Simply put, well said. broad-based support. This was not only we could not fight a war in Afghanistan without Mr. DICKS. Would the gentleman because of the way this bill was put to- these tankers, and what we’ve discovered is agree a general purpose aircraft that gether, but because of what it does. It that our current fleet is too old to do the job will meet the general requirements of is a bill which provides strong support for long in high intensity situations like the cur- many customers; that can operate as a for our troops—both in the immediate

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President’s request; $2.5 billion for us now, H.R. 3338—the Department of De- You may know that the Defense Sub- Public Health and Bioterrorism activi- fense Appropriations Act conference report committee was actually beginning its ties, $1 billion above the request; Avia- and its supplemental appropriations for bio-ter- subcommittee mark-up of this bill on tion security initiatives through the rorism. the very morning of September 11th— Federal Aviation Administration re- As you know, the safety and security of the when our country suffered the horrific ceive $200 million which includes $100 Division of Vector-Borne Infectious Diseases attacks on New York and Washington. million for cockpit door modifications in Fort Collins has been of the utmost impor- As we all know, those attacks have and $65 million for the hiring of addi- tance to me, to Colorado and to the nation. It changed so many, many things—and I tional Sky marshals. An additional is a high complement to the outstanding pro- can report that this Defense Appropria- $108.5 million is provided to the FAA fessional staff and administrators of the Fort tions bill was re-worked by the com- for the purchase and installation of ex- Collins CDC facility to know that they will fi- mittee following the attacks as well as plosive detection systems; $93 million nally be getting a new facility commensurate the onset of our military operations for grants to U.S. seaports for security with the world-class researchers who daily ac- overseas, to reflect the new demands of assessments and enhancements; $745 complish there important mission in the spirit the war on terrorism as well as the million for the Federal Bureau of In- of devoted public service. other challenges we confront around vestigation for a variety of The DVBID employs a number of epi- the world. The bill addresses new counterterrorism efforts, $206 million demiologists, entomologists, molecular biolo- threats of this new century—ranging above the request; $256 million for Leg- gists, laboratory technicians, and behavioral from areas such as Ballistic Missile De- islative branch security and the U.S. scientists along with the other members of fense, to force protection measures for Capitol Police are authorized to hire an their prestigious staff. The DVBID performs our troops in the field, and new equip- additional 195 FTEs; $226 million for critical functions for the country including con- ment and technologies such as aerial Nuclear Nonproliferation, including ducting epidemiological studies to monitor dis- refueling aircraft and unmanned aerial $120 million to secure nuclear mate- ease spread, identification of risk factors asso- vehicles. It also fully funds the Presi- rials at sites in Russia and the Newly ciated with transmission and measuring public dent’s initiatives in the area of mili- Independent States. health impact, studying pathogens and devel- tary pay and quality of life programs— NATIONAL DEFENSE oping new and more effective integrated, com- such as the largest military pay raise The bill provides $3.5 billion for the munity-based prevention and control strate- in 15 years, and more than a 50 percent Department of Defense for increased gies, including vaccine development programs. increase in funding for the medical pro- operational costs, Pentagon recon- The facility deals with such deadly patho- grams supporting our troops and their struction and classified activities. This gens as Lyme disease, Dengue, Hemorrhagic families. And it includes a new title to brings the total for defense spending in Fever, Arboviral Encephalitides, Plague and deal with counter-terrorism—ranging the counter-terror supplemental to Aedes albopictus that can be transmitted from more funding for intelligence, to $17.2 billion. Also provides authority through hosts such as insects, mammals, and providing additional resources in the for agencies to reimburse the National rodents. Clearly, Mr. Speaker, the work done area of so-called ‘‘cyber war’’ (com- Guard. by the DVBID entails life-saving research af- puter network protection) and im- I am asking that we move this impor- fecting not only Colorado and the United proved equipment and research to tant legislation forward so we can get States, but also the entire world. The new fa- counter the threats of chemical and bi- it to the President for his signature. cility initiated by this bill will lend another help- ological weapons. Critical funding for our military during ing hand as the DVBID continues to fight EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL a time of war and for homeland secu- these diseases. With regard to Emergency supple- rity and recovery efforts is at stake. Mr. Speaker, the working conditions at the mental portion of the bill—Division Mr. RYUN of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, I rise existing facility are not conducive to allowing B—I believe we have struck an appro- today in support of our national security. Dur- the doctors and researchers of the DVBID to priate balance between funding to ad- ing most of the last decade, the United States do their jobs as well as they otherwise would dress our homeland security, recovery military has been consistently asked to make be able. As many in this House know, the In- efforts and humanitarian assistance, do with inadequate budgets. By adding more spector General will soon be issuing a report and defense requirements. We expect than $19 billion over the funding made avail- citing approximately $100 million as the pos- that this is only the first bill that will able last year, this bill marks a turn for the sible cost for completing this new facility. Due provide funding to support our war better in defense funding. to the dramatic state of disrepair of the facility Our nation has recently suffered a dev- against terrorism and the needs of this and the more urgent shortcomings in security astating blow from a new and faceless enemy. country to respond and recover from as documented in the report, expediting the Terror was brought to our door on September the attacks of September 11th. construction becomes even more critical. 11th—masterminded by an enemy as devious The conference report before you When the laboratory was first constructed in as he is evasive. today includes $20 billion to address the 1960s, it was only designed to accommo- the immediate requirements. As we witness the day-by-day actions of our military response to Operation Enduring Free- date 50 employees. Through the years, new RECOVERY dom, the importance of our readiness to domi- personnel have been added and now the facil- The bill provides approximately $8.2 nate the conflict is a constant reminder. If we ity contains more than 150 scientists, re- billion to help impacted areas recover expect to control the battlefield, we must be searchers, and other workers. Clearly, the from the terrorist attacks. This brings prepared to fight quickly and with decisive number of people working in this building have the total provided for recovery at $11.2 force. We must allocate enough resources to tested its capacity and created an extremely billion when $3 billion in previously re- support our troops at the highest level of read- cramped working environment. The security leased funds are added. Included is: $2 iness. needs of the facility are well documented in billion for the Community Develop- By appropriating $317.5 billion, H.R. 3338 the IG’s report and are self-explanatory. Be- ment Block Grant for economic recov- will give our fighting forces the funding levels cause of the sensitivity of the report’s rec- ery assistance in New York City; $4.357 needed to succeed in protecting our national ommendations, I will not restate them herein billion for FEMA disaster relief $300 security interests. but will insist the report’s findings receive ex- million in additional transportation I urge my colleagues to vote for this con- pedient attention. assistance and security enhancements, ference report and give our expectional mili- In addition to the confining workspace, the including funds for Amtrak, subways tary personnel the support and equipment they facility’s airflow system has been a chronic and ferries; and $140 million in reim- need to achieve current goals and those of the problem. In most government offices, such a bursement to hospitals impacted by future. ventilation problem would only be a minor in- the terrorist attacks. Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, I commend convenience (my office in the U.S. House of HOMELAND SECURITY the leaders of the House, our colleagues in Representatives suffers from a similar prob- The bill provides approximately $8.3 the Senate and the president and his adminis- lem). However, proper airflow and ventilation billion to improve our homeland de- tration for following through today on a com- become much larger issues when placed with- fense and to assist communities in mitment made to Colorado to construct a new in the context of laboratory conducting re- their emergency preparedness, includ- facility in Fort Collins, Colorado to replace the search on some of the world’s most volatile vi- ing: $399.7 million for the Customs aging Center for Disease Control building ruses. Service for increased border and sea- there which houses the Division of Vector- Mr. Speaker, while I worked hard to make port inspections, $285.5 million more Borne Infectious Diseases (DVBID). The first, sure the new building would be constructed,

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 02:16 Dec 22, 2001 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A20DE7.004 pfrm02 PsN: H20PT1 H10930 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 20, 2001 this was certainly not a one-man effort. The priations Act was signed into law, the Appro- fit to eliminate this statutory requirement. And, Senator from Colorado Mr. ALLARD, and gentle priators have seen a need to make ‘‘technical since it prohibits use of appropriations and lady from Colorado Ms. DEGETTE were instru- corrections’’ to the Act and continue their prac- revenues generated by Amtrak, I would argue mental in helping me elevate the needs of the tice of Revenue Aligned Budget Authority di- that this is legislating on an appropriations bill Fort Collins lab to a state of national concern. version which negatively impacts state formula in violation of the House Rules. In fact, Ms. DEGETTE traveled to Fort Collins funds. The Transportation Appropriations Act Chapter 11 of this conference report is re- and toured the facility with me. Together we diverted roughly $1 billion of RABA (which plete with legislative provisions affecting pro- observed first hand the clear and convincing under TEA 21 is to be distributed proportion- grams under the jurisdiction of the Transpor- conditions of the facility, which fully warrant re- ately to states and among allocated programs) tation and Infrastructure Committee. This prac- placement of the lab. Fort Collins Mayor Ray into a few programs to increase their ear- tice of usurping the jurisdiction of authorizing Martinez also joined me on a separate tour of marking opportunities. One of the programs committees must stop. And it is getting worse the facility. His observations and subsequent which had its share of RABA funds zeroed out with each passing year. Thankfully, we have leadership likewise proved crucial in conveying was the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, which under completed all action on appropriations bills for to this Congress the urgency of this project. TEA 21 should have received $29.9 million in FY 2002, but next year we must not continue The gentlemen from Texas, Mr. DELAY took RABA funds this year. Now, I am no fan of the to proceed down this path. I urge all Members, personal interest in the facility as well and vast amounts of federal highway funds going particularly those on authorizing committees, played the pivotal role in inserting the nec- toward this project, but that is the project’s fair to stand together against this continuing as- essary language to effectuate the facility re- share under TEA 21. H.R. 3338 restores sault on the jurisdiction of the authorizing com- placement into the legislation under our imme- $29.9 million to the Wilson Bridge. But the mittees. Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, the De- diate consideration. Finally, Mr. Speaker, I Bridge’s good fortune is more bad news for fense Appropriations bill for 2002 (H.R. 3338) thank President George W. Bush whose staff the States. In order to make room for the addi- includes important language to solve a critical helped set this victory in motion. By pledging tional funding for the Bridge, all the States will problem with funding deficiencies in a tech- its word and its honor early on, the White receive another cut from their TEA 21 formula nical assistance program under the Multifamily House has assured me and Colorado that the funds to pay for the $29.5 million. This is on Assisted Housing and Assistance Restruc- new facility will be completed in a speedy and top of the $423 million cut in formula funds as turing Act (MAHRA). The Office of Multifamily timely fashion, and through his representa- a result of the first raid on the States included Housing and Assistance Restructuring tives, the president has given me his commit- in the DOT Appropriations Act. (OHMAR) was charged with the administration ment to place the goal of completion of the Inexplicably, the Appropriators cut RABA of this program, which offers grants to non- Fort Collins facility among his administration’s funds for the National Scenic Byway Program, profit groups for outreach and rehabilitation of highest priorities. a program that seeks to preserve some of the housing. OMHAR mistakenly exceeded an an- Once again the Colorado delegation to this great driving roads across our nation and that nual $10 million restriction in two of the last Congress has proved that working together should receive $3.4 million in RABA funds. four fiscal years. HUD has subsequently fro- across party lines for the greater good of Col- The Appropriators found time to do a little zen all funds for the program. Over 100 non- orado and all our constituents yields produc- more earmarking, though in a less objection- profit and tenant organizations with written, tive results in Congress for America. I am able fashion. Two more projects for Mis- signed contracts have incurred expenses on deeply grateful for the support and assistance sissippi and Washington are included, but the assumption that the contracts would be of my Colorado colleagues. Absent their de- funded from general funds and added to the honored. Even though these organizations voted attention to this important matter, it is $144 million of projects funded in sec. 330 of have completed work according to the terms most likely the new DVBID facility would re- the original DOT Act and then earmarked. of their contracts, they are now forced to lay While unauthorized, we should at least be main an elusive dream. off staff because invoices for reimbursement Mr. Speaker as I have stated, I am proud to thankful that, unlike the Senate bill, the con- have not been paid. The solution included in announce the new DVBID facility to be housed ference report does not fund these two the defense appropriations bill does not re- at Colorado State University. I congratulate projects from the Trust Fund programs that quire the appropriation of new money. Rather, the employees of the facility, especially the di- were the beneficiaries of the raid on the RABA it includes a technical correction to appropriate rector, Dr. Duane Gubler. I applaud the efforts funds from the states and other programs. money that already exists within the HUD of the DVBID and look forward to being at the On December 11, less than 10 days ago, budget. groundbreaking ceremony. the House passed by voice vote H.R. 3441. While I strongly support this technical cor- Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, while we all want This bill, requested by the Administration, cre- rection as a necessary and critical step to en- to support our military, our fight against ter- ates the positions of Under Secretary of sure that 100’s of non-profit organizations rorism, and efforts to rebuild areas affected by Transportation for Policy and Assistant Sec- around the country are properly compensated, the terrorist attacks of September 11, I find I retary for Public Affairs. When the House con- there remains one area of concern. The lan- must once again express my strong objection sidered this bill on the Floor, not one member guage embodies requirements for additional to the continued disregard for existing law and of the Appropriations Committee expressed audits and reviews of the office responsible as the House Rules shown by the Appropriations any concerns. In fact, not one word of opposi- well as other elements of the program. While Committee. While the conference report has tion was uttered on the Floor. And again, it a full and ongoing investigation of the reasons only been available for a few hours, there was passed by voice vote. Yet, section 1107 for OMHAR’s financial errors is absolutely clearly are several objectionable provisions. of this conference report prohibits the use of necessary, these steps can and should be While too numerous to specify all of them, I any funds for these two positions. Why? No taken without further delaying the reimburse- will highlight just a few. explanation is given. ment of non-profit organizations associated When the House considered H.R. 3338 on Section 1102 provides that no appropriated with the program. Any additional requirements November 28, several points of order were funds or revenues generated by Amtrak may for financial reviews and audits should balance made striking provisions that funded certain be used to implement section 204(c)(2) of Am- the need for continued accountability with the aviation and highway spending from the Avia- trak’s current authorization law until Congress need to meet our current and future obliga- tion and Highway Trust Funds. The points of has enacted an Amtrak authorization law. Sec- tions to these important non-profit organiza- order were upheld because language directing tion 204(c)(2) requires Amtrak to prepare a liq- tions. that the funding be from the trust funds was uidation plan within 90 days of the Amtrak Re- I urge my colleagues to work with their local determined to be a violation of the House form Council determining that Amtrak will not non-profit housing organizations to ensure that Rules because this funding from the Trust reach operational self-sufficiency by Decem- any additional requirements posed by this leg- Funds was not authorized. The $40 billion ber, 2002. It also requires the Council to sub- islation do not serve to stymie their efforts to emergency response supplemental passed mit a plan to restructure Amtrak within 90 days provide quality housing in our nation’s commu- after September 11 did not provide for funding of that finding. The Council made such a find- nities. from the Trust Funds. This spending should ing last month. Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise come from the general fund. Perhaps it is no This prohibition on developing such plans today in support of H.R. 3338, the Fiscal Year surprise to find that this conference report in- will impede Congress’ consideration of the fu- 2002 Defense Appropriations Conference Re- serts the Trust Fund provisions again, in viola- ture of Amtrak. The liquidation and restruc- port and ask unanimous consent to revise and tion of the House Rules. turing plans would help educate Members and extend by remarks. It is shocking that just a few days after the provide vital information during reauthorization As a member of the Defense Subcommittee, FY2002 Department of Transportation Appro- of Amtrak. It is sad that the Appropriators saw let me first thank our Chairman JERRY LEWIS

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and our ranking member, Congressman MUR- ing $30 million to replace our state police ‘‘To say that he was disappointed with the THA, as well as our full Committee Chairman communications system which sat atop the final numbers this year, that would be an ac- BILL YOUNG. World Trade Center and was destroyed in the curate statement,’’ Broadhurst said. Our subcommittee was first scheduled to ‘‘But in no way is the congressman trying attack. And as a result of the destruction of to point any fingers,’’ he said, adding that begin work on this bill on the morning of Sep- the PATH station, thousands of New Jersey Frelinghuysen is telling the Senate ‘‘we have tember 11 at the very hour that terrorists at- commuters are struggling every day to get to to do better.’’ tacked our county, killing thousands of our fel- work. Our commuters need help and this bill Picatinny Arsenal spokesman Pete Row- low Americans and forever changing the provides relief for our commuters by providing land said he was pleased with the congress- course of our nation’s history. $100 million for increased mass transit and man’s efforts. America is now at war and our young men $100 million for increased ferry service. We ‘‘I think that it goes without saying (Frelinghuysen) has displayed a real strong and women in the military have been called on also provide $100 million critical safety im- to defend our citizens and our nation. The support for military installations not only in provements for the tunnels that take millions his district but in the state of New Jersey course of our nation’s history will not be writ- of people to and from Manhattan and New and military services at large,’’ he said. ten by the terrorists but by the bravery and Jersey every day. ‘‘And this is another example of his personal success of our troops now serving on the Finally, let us also be clear that the commit- support, as well as that of the other mem- frontlines of this war against terrorism. And ments we make in this bill to our military do bers of the New Jersey congressional delega- our history will be written, in part, by the ac- not meet every need. As more will be required tion.’’ tions we take here today. of our troops, more will be required of this Picatinny Arsenal covers about 6,500 acres Today, there is no more important task be- Congress. with 1,000 buildings. It employs approxi- fore this Congress than to provide our military Mr. Speaker, as those of us who have mately 3,500 people designing new weapons and munitions for the military. with the tools and resources they need to de- served in the military know only too well, wars fend our citizens and fight for our freedom. are fought by the young. We know, too, that [From the Star Ledger, Dec. 20, 2001] Our military needs to know that this Congress freedom never has, nor will it be this time, MILLIONS EXPECTED FOR AREA’S TRANSIT AND not only supports their mission in theory but in free. At no time in our nation’s history has the SECURITY substance; that we are prepared to take all the sacrifice and service of our young men and (By J. Scott Orr) necessary steps and provide all the necessary women been more important to the defense of WASHINGTON.—House and Senate nego- means for their safety and their success in our country and the security of our future. tiators have agreed on a Pentagon spending battle. With this Conference Report, we go a Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to pass bill that includes hundreds of million of dol- long way in doing just that. the fiscal year 2002 Defense Appropriations lars for law enforcement and transportation With this bill, we help meet the immediate Conference Report and to do so unanimously. aid to New Jersey in the aftermath of the needs of our troops and their families, to keep [From Daily Record, Dec. 20, 2001] Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Included is close to $300 million to improve FRELINGHUYSEN DISAPPOINTED WITH FUNDING our military at the ready, and to invest in all commuter access to New York City from FOR N.J. MILITARY the many, diverse capabilities we need to pro- New Jersey and more than $50 million for the tect our citizens from all potential threats. (By Matt Manochio) State Police and the Newark and Jersey City Overall, we provide $317.5 billion for the U.S. Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen said police departments to help tighten security. Department of Defense and with those dollars, Wednesday he’s disappointed with the fund- ‘‘These important security and transpor- we do the following: ing provided by the U.S. Senate for New Jer- tation initiatives are critical to the safety First and foremost, we give our troops better sey’s military installations, but the state’s and well-being of New Jersey residents,’’ said pay. two Democratic senators say they are stead- Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen (R–11th Dist.), fast in their support of those bases. We add much needed dollars for troop read- the state’s senior member of the House Ap- Frelinghuysen, R-Harding, released a propriations Committee. iness, training, supplies, and mobility that statement with details of the Department of ‘‘Through no choice of its own, New Jersey allow our Commander in Chief to send our Defense budget that soon will land on Presi- has become one of the front lines in the war Armed Forces into battle anywhere and at a dent’ Bush’s desk. on terrorism, and it is absolutely crucial moment’s notice. At Picatinny Arsenal in Rockaway Town- that the state receives the resources it needs We add support for our National Guard and ship, $447 million is slated for research and to provide the strongest security possible,’’ reserves, so many of whom have now been development for the arsenal’s Crusader self- added Sen. Robert Torricelli (D–N.J.), who propelled howitzer program. All totaled, called to duty. fought for the New Jersey money in the Sen- more than $600 million is earmarked for ate. We provide for modernizing major weapon Picatinny projects in the 2002 budget. systems that allow us to better combat our en- While they joined in applauding the trans- Frelinghuysen’s statement compared portation and security funding, Freling- emies in the air, on the ground and at sea. House and Senate funding requests, along huysen and Torricelli were divided over an- We continue to support critical long-term in- with the amounts that actually made it into other part of the bill that sets funding levels the budget. vestments in research and development so we for New Jersey’s military installations, in- The House asked for $98 million for the have the most lethal and effective weapons cluding Picatinny Arsenal, Fort Monmouth, Crusader’s ‘‘Common Engine’’ program, com- now and in the future. pared to $43 million requested by the Senate. McGuire Air Force Base and Fort Dix. The We add significant resources to strengthen The final amount budgeted was $98 million. bases would receive more than $650 million classified intelligence programs, and accel- The release listed various projects at under the bill. erate and enhance U.S. military intelligence, Picatinny and other bases, showing the Sen- Without mentioning Torricelli or Sen. Jon surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities. ate budgeted no money for them while the Corzine (D–N.J.), Frelinghuysen charged that And we also add critical funds for our home- House set aside between $1.5 million and $40 the Senate failed to support more than $25 million. million in additional funding for programs at land defense to better protect our citizens from the bases, including more than $20 million at all potential threats. The state’s two Democratic senators strongly disagreed with Frelinghuysen’s sug- Picatinny. And with the release of $20 billion in emer- gestion that the Senate has failed to ade- Frelinghuysen had complained privately gency appropriations, we are also helping to quately support the military, according to that the money for the transportation and meet the very real needs of those commu- their spokespeople. security projects, championed in the Senate nities and states most directly impacted by the ‘‘Basically, we’re surprised about it,’’ said by Torricelli and Corzine, could jeopardize attacks of September 11 and to strengthen our David Wald, a spokesman for Sen. Jon funding levels for other military programs in Corzine. ‘‘We know that the bulk of the ($300 the state. homeland defense. Speaking through a spokesperson, As my colleagues know, New Jersey was million) for Homeland Defense that impacts on New Jersey started on the Senate side.’’ Torricelli said he was ‘‘disappointed’’ that on the frontlines of the attacks of September Likewise, Sen. Robert G. Torricelli’s Frelinghuysen would blame the Senate for 11 our people suffered greatly as so many spokeswoman, Debra DeShong, took excep- ‘‘shortcomings that resulted from the work lives were lost and our state and local law en- tion to the Frelinghuysen document. of the committee on which he serves.’’ forcement where there to answer the call to New Jersey military bases have no bigger The transportation and security funding is help our neighbors in New York. And it’s im- advocate than Sen. Torricelli,’’ she said, add- part of $20 billion in anti-terror and recon- portant that we all work to help rebuild lower ing that the senator was ‘‘disappointed that struction funding included in the appropria- tions bill for the Department of Defense for Manhattan and most important, work together Congressman Frelinghuysen has chosen to politicize our state’s defense projects and our the fiscal year that began Oct. 1. to help our fellow citizens who suffered to re- efforts to protect our priorities.’’ The agreement still requires final approval build their lives. Frelinghuysen’s spokesman, Mark by the House and the Senate, but its backers I want to thank the House for agreeing to Broadhurst, said that the congressman said there is little doubt it will be approved requests to help New Jersey directly by includ- wasn’t trying to politicize anything. quickly, possibly today.

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 02:16 Dec 22, 2001 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A20DE7.032 pfrm02 PsN: H20PT1 H10932 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 20, 2001 The transportation funding includes: was privately operated. And while the mine I would also urge the National Science $100 million to expand ferry service for will be owned by South Dakota, the state will Foundation (NSF) not to make a decision on PATH commuters between New Jersey and have no financial responsibility for it; that will whether to award a grant to the underground Manhattan. $100 million in capital investment funding rest solely with the federal taxpayer. It’s lucky laboratory until the report to EPA has been to accelerate improvements under way by that South Dakota doesn’t have any bridges to prepared. This is essential even though NSF the Port Authority of New York and New sell us. will have to have an Environmental Impact Jersey to improve PATH and NJ Transit sys- In S. 1389 as originally introduced the fed- Statement prepared about the conversion of tems. eral government did not even have any real the mine into a laboratory. $100 million for Amtrak to enhance safety ability to have problems at the mine cleaned NSF should not be committing federal re- and security of its rail tunnels under the up before it was transferred. Thanks to the ef- sources to a project until it knows how much East and Hudson rivers. forts of Mr. THUNE, that situation has been im- the project will cost the federal taxpayer and $93.3 million to improve security at all proved. U.S. seaports, including the Port of New which agencies will be responsible for shoul- York and New Jersey, and along the Dela- I would urge the Environmental Protection dering that burden. ware River in New Jersey. Agency (EPA), which will hire a contractor to The federal assumption of liability will al- ‘‘The enhancement of the metropolitan review the mine, not to accept any contractor ready pose unfortunate costs for NSF. The area’s transportation infrastructure is cen- with which it is not completely satisfied. The laboratory is to pay into an Environment and tral to the region’s ability to recover eco- unfortunate fact that the contractor must be Project Trust Fund, and some if not all of that nomically from both the attacks on the selected ‘‘jointly’’ by Homestake, South Dakota money will come from NSF. World Trade Center and the economic situa- and EPA should not be allowed to pressure NSF must be an active participant in deter- tion we are currently facing,’’ Torricelli EPA into hiring a contractor that will not fully said. mining how much needs to be contributed to The transportation funding—usually not protect the federal taxpayer. And the require- the trust fund, especially since it may end up included in an appropriations package for ment that EPA consult with Homestake and being the only contributor to that fund. And the Department of Defense—was put in to the State over the nature of the contract with NSF must have a role in determining the final help New Jersey and New York recover from the independent entity’’ must not be inter- disposition of the fund. The bill is silent on the destruction of the World Trade Center, preted to give Homestake or the State any what is to become of the fund if a laboratory which sat atop a vital PATH station. veto over the content of that contract. is started and then closed. All that is clear is The loss of the World Trade Center station But EPA should consult with the National that the federal government gets saddled with forced some 67,000 daily commuters to seek Science Foundation (NSF) throughout the en- alternative routes to Manhattan. The sta- the costs of closing the mine. But which agen- vironmental review process, as NSF is the cy is responsible for that undertaking? And tion is expected to be out of service at least federal agency that will have continuing re- until mid-2003. what will happen to any leftover funds? NSF The aging Amtrak Hudson River rail tun- sponsibility if a laboratory is established at the should have an active role in deciding that. nels are slated for a $1 billion rehabilitation mine. The Homestake language bill poses enor- Importantly, the bill now allows the EPA Ad- in addition to the $100 million in the Pen- mous, unnecessary and unprecedented risks ministrator to reject the final report of he con- tagon bill, which will go for immediate im- for the federal taxpayer. It is, in a phrase, a provements to protect them against terrorist tractor if it identifies conditions that would sweetheart deal for the Canadian company attack. make the federal assumption of liability ‘‘con- that owns Homestake and for the State of For police, the bill would provide: trary to the public interest.’’ I believe this allow South Dakota. It could threaten the stability of $30 million to replace the New Jersey State the federal government to reject the transfer of Police Radio System tower, lost in the at- the National Science Foundation, a premier the mine if it would cost too much to remedy tacks on the World Trade Center. science agency whose processes have been existing environmental problems. This is vital $10.7 million for modernization of the Jer- viewed as a model of objectivity and careful since Homestake’s contribution to pre-transfer sey City Police Department’s communica- review. remediation could well turn out to be nothing, tions system. I should point out that the federal govern- $10 million for law enforcement purposes given the language in this bill. and security equipment updates in Newark. The bill says nothing about which federal ment is already paying Homestake $10 million ‘‘This funding will help ensure that our agency would be responsible for overseeing or in this fiscal year to keep the mine open be- men and women of the State Police continue financing any pre-transfer remediation. This is cause it might become a laboratory. If that to have the tools and resources necessary to a major, conspicuous, and I assume, purpose- continues through the period of NSF decision- protect our state and its citizens,’’ Freling- making the federal government could easily huysen said. ful gap in the legislation. I certainly would hope that these costs— sink as much as $50 million into a mine that Mr. BOEHLERT. Mr. Speaker, I want to which should not have been federalized in the it may never use. congratulate the appropriators on reporting our first place—are not borne by the National I will work to ensure that NSF itself is not a fine defense bill overall. However, I need to Science Foundation, a small agency with im- saddled with those unnecessary costs, which put in the record my objections to the inclu- portant tasks that do not include environ- could be spent on worthy grants to research- sions of a provision related to the Homestake mental remediation. ers. mine in South Dakota. I made the same com- But this bill raises many other concerns re- The Science Committee will be following ments when the language passed as a free- lated to the National Science Foundation. All this matter extremely closely to ensure that standing measure, S. 1389. the activities under this bill are contingent on the environmental review is rigorous and pro- I’m afraid I must oppose the Homestake lan- NSF approval of an underground laboratory at tects the public interest. We will watch closely guage, despite the strenuous efforts made to the Homestake mine. to ensure that the laboratory is being reviewed improve it by both Mr. THUNE and the House While such a laboratory certainly has sci- in the same manner as every other NSF leadership. As a Member of Congress, I’m entific merit, it may not be a high priority com- project and does not distort the agency’s proc- afraid that this language could still unneces- pared to other NSF programs and projects, esses or priorities or weigh it down with sary saddle taxpayers with costly and unprec- especially given that construction of other neu- unsustainable costs. The risks of proceeding edented environmental responsibilities. And as trino detectors is either under consideration or with this bill are clear; we will work to see that Chairman of the House Science Committee, underway. they are never realized. I’m concerned that it may distort the priorities This bill must not be used to pressure NSF Mr. Speaker, I am attaching an exchange of of the National Science Foundation for years to change or circumvent its traditional, careful letters with the National Science Foundation to come. selection procedures. Normally, a project of that will further highlight the risks inherent in This provision sets up dangerous and un- this magnitude would require several years of proceeding in this unorthodox manner. precedented situation in which the federal gov- review. NSF would have to determine its rel- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, ernment will be financially responsible for ac- ative priority among other Major Research COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE, tivities it did not undertake at a piece of prop- Equipment proposals. And NSF would have to Washington, DC. erty it does not control. That flies in the face ensure that proper management is in place. Dr. RITA COLWELL, of common sense and fiduciary responsibility. Those procedures must be followed in this Director, National Science Foundation, Arling- Under this language, the federal govern- case. Indeed, this is even more important in ton, VA. DEAR DR. COLWELL: As you know, the Sen- ment will be responsible for any environmental the case of Homestake because any mis- ate recently passed S. 1389, the ‘‘Homestake liability connected with the portions of the management could result in both environ- Conveyance Act of 2001.’’ This bill has seri- Homestake mine that are conveyed to South mental harm and substantial liability for the ous implications for the National Science Dakota—even if they originated while the mine federal government. Foundation (NSF).

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 02:16 Dec 22, 2001 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A20DE7.035 pfrm02 PsN: H20PT1 December 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H10933 With that in mind, we want to be sure that for certain aspects of the project, all such re- gram forward. I look forward to working with NSF is considering the likely consequences sponsibilities remain with the recipient. this Committee next year to accelerate the should S. 1389 be enacted. Therefore, I am (3) A plan for how NSF would interact with MC2A program providing our forces domi- writing to request that you submit to the the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) House Science Committee the following and the State of South Dakota to ensure nance over the information battlefield. items by no later than December 15: that the mine is in proper condition for the Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- (1) A plan for how NSF would absorb the establishment of a laboratory and to deter- er, I have no further requests for time, expected costs of an underground laboratory mine amounts NSF grantees would have to and I yield back the balance of my at Homestake beginning in Fiscal Year 2003, pay into the Environment and Project Trust time. with special attention to the impact on Fund established under the bill. Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speaker, sec- other projects in the Major Research Equip- NSF would interact in good faith with the tions 901 and 903 of the division B of the ment account. EPA and the State of South Dakota to en- (2) A plan for how NSF would ensure that sure that the mine is in satisfactory condi- Emergency Supplemental Act, 2002, give the the laboratory was properly managed, even if tion for the establishment of a laboratory. Sergeant at Arms of the Senate and the Chief a project were awarded in calendar 2002. Additionally, assessment of the proposal be- Administrative Officer of the House of Rep- (3) A plan for how NSF would interact with fore us will presumably require an Environ- resentatives identical authority to acquire the Environmental Protection Agency and mental Impact Statement (EIS). The find- buildings and facilities in order to respond to the State of South Dakota to ensure that the ings of that EIS would very much inform our emergencies. The phrase ‘‘notwithstanding mine is in proper condition for the establish- evaluation of the proposal. any other provision of law’’ was included in We share your concern about the manda- ment of a laboratory and to determine these sections to clarify that provisions of law amounts NSF grantees would have to pay tory contribution to the Fund required of into the Environment and Project Trust each project conducted in the lab. Our review which would otherwise prohibit these individ- Fund established under the bill. of each proposal for science in the lab would uals from acquiring buildings and facilities, The enactment of S. 1389 could complicate include a careful analysis of (1) the projected such as section 3736 of the Revised Statutes NSF’s situation for years to come both di- costs of removing from the mine or labora- (41 U.S.C. 14), would not interfere with this rectly and through the precedents the bill tory equipment or other materials related to authority. It was not the intent of the conferees may set. We want to work together with you, a proposed project, and (2) the projected cost or the Congress for this phrase to be con- starting immediately, to limit any problems of claims that could arise out of or in con- strued more broadly to waive the application this measure may cause. nection with a proposed project. Meaningful Sincerely, analysis of both factors would require close of other provisions of law which may apply to SHERWOOD BOEHLERT, cooperation with the lab’s Scientific Advi- these kind of activities, such as the Anti-Defi- Chairman. sory Board, the State of South Dakota, and ciency Act. the EPA. These costs will factor into our Indeed, subsection (d) of each of these sec- NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION, evaluation of each proposal. tions permits any portion of the costs incurred Arlington, VA December 14, 2001. I appreciate the opportunity to work with by the Sergeant at Arms or Chief Administra- Hon. SHERWOOD BOEHLERT, you in assessing the possible impact of this tive Officer in acquiring buildings and facilities legislation on the National Science Founda- Chairman, Committee on Science, House of Rep- under this authority during a fiscal year to be resentatives, Washington, DC tion. DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: The Office of Management and Budget ad- covered by funds which are appropriated to Thank you for your letter regarding S. vises that there is no objection to the sub- the Architect of the Capitol during the fiscal 1389, the ‘‘Homestake Conveyance Act of mission of this report from the standpoint of year and transferred to the Sergeant at Arms 2001’ and its possible implications for the Na- the President’s program. or Chief Administrative Officer. It would be un- tional Science Foundation (NSF). Sincerely, necessary for Congress to permit this kind of The following responds to your requests: RITA R. COLWELL, transfer if the Sergeant at Arms and Chief Ad- (1) A plan for how NSF would absorb the Director. expected costs of an underground laboratory ministrative Officer were permitted to carry out Mr. RYUN of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, I rise the underlying acquisitions without using ap- at Homestake beginning in Fiscal Year 2003, today to commend the House Defense Appro- with special attention to the impact on propriated funds, since that would eliminate other projects in the Major Research Equip- priations Subcommittee for the extraordinary the need for these costs to be covered with ment account. job they have done in bringing this Conference other appropriated funds in the first place. NSF has not identified funds to support Report to the Floor. Never before in most of The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. the conversion of the Homestake mine into our lifetimes has the security of our Nation CAMP). Without objection, the previous an underground research laboratory. Unless been more paramount than it is at this mo- question is ordered on the conference the President requests and Congress appro- ment. All the Members in this body, indeed, report. priates additional monies for the lab, its es- every American, owe a great debt of gratitude tablishment would force us to reconsider the There was no objection. priorities within the Research and Related to Chairman LEWIS of California and the Rank- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Activities appropriation or reevaluate the ing Member, Congressman MURTHA of Penn- question is on the conference report. funding profiles and timelines of existing sylvania along with their hard working staff. Pursuant to clause 10 of rule XX, the MRE projects. They have ensured that the men and women yeas and nays are ordered. (1) A plan for how NSF would ensure that in uniform receive the pay increases that they The vote was taken by electronic de- the laboratory was properly managed, even if deserve and the modern equipment that they vice, and there were—yeas 408, nays 6, a project were awarded in calendar 2002. need to defend our homeland and other free- An applicant for a grant of this magnitude not voting 20, as follows: must submit a management plan for NSF’s dom-loving people in harm’s way. [Roll No. 510] I was pleased to see in the Committee Re- review prior to any funding decision by the YEAS—408 Foundation. That plan must cover all phases port an initiative to accelerate and enhance the United States’ intelligence, surveillance Abercrombie Biggert Buyer of the project including the planning process, Ackerman Bilirakis Callahan construction or acquisition, integration and and reconnaissance capabilities through a pro- Aderholt Bishop Calvert test, commissioning, and maintenance and gram called the Multi-Sensor Command and Akin Blagojevich Camp operations. The management plan sets forth Control Aircraft or MC2A, a concept strongly Allen Blumenauer Cannon the management structure and designates Andrews Blunt Cantor advocated by the Chief of Staff of the Air Armey Boehlert Capito the key personnel who are to be responsible Force. Such an aircraft will advance the capa- for implementing the award. This proposed Baca Boehner Capps Bachus Bonilla Capuano management plan then becomes the basis for bilities of AWACS and Joint STARS air and ground surveillance radars and will serve as Baird Bonior Cardin NSF’s review of the adequacy of manage- Baldacci Bono Carson (IN) ment for the project. the airborne integrator for a large variety of Baldwin Boozman Carson (OK) The technical and managerial complexity battlefield information systems. This aircraft Ballenger Borski Castle of the proposed lab suggests that NSF would will be the cornerstone of our military’s trans- Barr Boswell Chabot utilize a Cooperative Agreement as the fund- formation to network centric warfare. Barrett Boucher Chambliss ing instrument. The particular terms of a Bartlett Boyd Clayton However, due to overall budget constraints, Barton Brady (PA) Clyburn Cooperative Agreement covering the lab the MC2A program was not funded. While this Bass Brady (TX) Coble would be established prior to NSF’s funding is a disappointment to the Air Force and to the Becerra Brown (FL) Collins of the proposal. That Cooperative Agreement Bentsen Brown (OH) Combest would specify the extent to which NSF would warfighters that would readily benefit from this Bereuter Brown (SC) Condit advise, review, approve or otherwise be in- revolutionary capability, I strongly encourage Berkley Bryant Cooksey volved with project activities. To the extent the Air Force, along with their industry part- Berman Burr Costello NSF does not reserve or share responsibility ners, to continue to find ways to bring this pro- Berry Burton Cox

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 02:43 Dec 22, 2001 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A20DE7.038 pfrm02 PsN: H20PT1 H10934 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 20, 2001 Coyne Hunter Nussle Taylor (NC) Turner Weiner further amended by striking the date speci- Cramer Hyde Oberstar Terry Udall (CO) Weldon (FL) fied in section 107(c) and inserting in lieu Crane Inslee Obey Thomas Udall (NM) Weldon (PA) thereof ‘‘January 10, 2002’’; and by striking Thompson (CA) Upton Weller Crenshaw Isakson Olver the date specified in section 123 and inserting Crowley Israel Ortiz Thompson (MS) Velazquez Whitfield Culberson Issa Osborne Thornberry Visclosky Wicker in lieu thereof ‘‘January 1, 2002’’. Cunningham Istook Ose Thune Vitter Wilson (NM) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Davis (CA) Jackson-Lee Otter Thurman Walden Wilson (SC) ant to House Resolution 323, the gen- Davis (FL) (TX) Owens Tiahrt Walsh Wolf Davis (IL) Jefferson Oxley Tiberi Wamp Woolsey tleman from Florida (Mr. YOUNG) and Davis, Jo Ann Jenkins Pallone Tierney Watkins (OK) Wu the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. Davis, Tom John Pascrell Toomey Watson (CA) Wynn OBEY) each will control 30 minutes. Deal Johnson (CT) Pastor Towns Watt (NC) Young (FL) DeFazio Johnson (IL) Payne Traficant Watts (OK) The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Florida (Mr. YOUNG). DeGette Johnson, Sam Pelosi NAYS—6 Delahunt Jones (NC) Pence DeLauro Kanjorski Peterson (MN) Conyers Jackson (IL) Paul b 1100 DeLay Kaptur Peterson (PA) Filner Lee Petri Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Mr. Speaker, DeMint Keller Phelps Deutsch Kelly Pickering NOT VOTING—20 I yield myself such time as I may con- Diaz-Balart Kennedy (MN) Pitts Baker Hall (OH) Spratt sume. Dicks Kennedy (RI) Platts Barcia Hastings (FL) Stark Mr. Speaker, this continuing resolu- Doggett Kerns Pombo Clay Johnson, E. B. Waters tion merely extends the date of the Dooley Kildee Pomeroy Clement Jones (OH) Waxman Doolittle Kilpatrick Portman Cubin Luther Wexler previous continuing resolution until Doyle Kind (WI) Price (NC) Cummings Markey Young (AK) the 10th of January. We do this not be- Dreier King (NY) Pryce (OH) Dingell Meek (FL) cause we need the extra time in the Duncan Kingston Putnam Dunn Kirk Quinn b 1056 Congress, but the President does need some additional time to review these Edwards Kleczka Radanovich Mr. CONYERS changed his vote from Ehlers Knollenberg Rahall last bills that we have sent to him. Ehrlich Kolbe Ramstad ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘nay.’’ I hope that we can pass this expedi- Emerson Kucinich Rangel Mr. OBERSTAR changed his vote tiously and everybody get home for a Engel LaFalce Regula from ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ English LaHood Rehberg very merry Christmas or a happy Ha- Eshoo Lampson Reyes So the conference report was agreed nukkah or whatever celebration that Etheridge Langevin Reynolds to. we all enjoy. Evans Lantos Riley The result of the vote was announced Mr. OBEY. Mr. Speaker, will the gen- Everett Largent Rivers as above recorded. Farr Larsen (WA) Rodriguez tleman yield? Fattah Larson (CT) Roemer A motion to reconsider was laid on Mr. YOUNG of Florida. I yield to the Ferguson Latham Rogers (KY) the table. gentleman from Wisconsin. Flake LaTourette Rogers (MI) Stated for: Fletcher Leach Rohrabacher Mr. OBEY. Would the gentleman en- Foley Levin Ros-Lehtinen Mr. SPRATT. Mr. Speaker, I was late arriv- tertain a unanimous-consent request to Forbes Lewis (CA) Ross ing this morning, and I missed rollcall vote change the January 10, 2002 date to Ford Lewis (GA) Rothman 510, final passage of the Department of De- January 10, 2003? Fossella Lewis (KY) Roukema fense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2002. Frank Linder Roybal-Allard Mr. YOUNG of Florida. That would Frelinghuysen Lipinski Royce Had I been present, I would have voted make our life a lot easier, but we prob- Frost LoBiondo Rush ‘‘yea.’’ ably could not get that kind of unani- Gallegly Lofgren Ryan (WI) Mrs. JONES of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I inad- mous consent. Ganske Lowey Ryun (KS) vertently missed the vote on H.R. 3338 De- Gekas Lucas (KY) Sabo Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Gephardt Lucas (OK) Sanchez fense Appropriations Conference Report. Had my time. Gibbons Lynch Sanders I been present I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ Mr. OBEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield back Gilchrest Maloney (CT) Sandlin Gillmor Maloney (NY) Sawyer f the balance of my time. Gilman Manzullo Saxton Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Mr. Speaker, GENERAL LEAVE Gonzalez Mascara Schaffer I yield back the balance of my time. Goode Matheson Schakowsky Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Mr. Speaker, Goodlatte Matsui Schiff The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Gordon McCarthy (MO) Schrock I ask unanimous consent that all Mem- CAMP). All time for debate has expired. Goss McCarthy (NY) Scott bers may have 5 legislative days within The joint resolution is considered as Graham McCollum Sensenbrenner which to revise and extend their re- having been read for amendment. Granger McCrery Serrano Graves McDermott Sessions marks on H.J. Res. 79, and that I may Pursuant to House Resolution 323, Green (TX) McGovern Shadegg include tabular and extraneous mate- the previous question is ordered. Green (WI) McHugh Shaw rial. The question is on the engrossment Greenwood McInnis Shays The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Grucci McIntyre Sherman and third reading of the joint resolu- Gutierrez McKeon Sherwood CAMP). Is there objection to the request tion. Gutknecht McKinney Shimkus of the gentleman from Florida? The joint resolution was ordered to Hall (TX) McNulty Shows There was no objection. be engrossed and read a third time, was Hansen Meehan Shuster Harman Meeks (NY) Simmons f read the third time, and passed, and a Hart Menendez Simpson motion to reconsider was laid on the Hastings (WA) Mica Skeen FURTHER CONTINUING APPRO- table. Hayes Millender- Skelton PRIATIONS, FISCAL YEAR 2002 Hayworth McDonald Slaughter f Hefley Miller, Dan Smith (MI) Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Mr. Speaker, Herger Miller, Gary Smith (NJ) pursuant to House Resolution 323, I PROVIDING FOR ADJOURNMENT Hill Miller, George Smith (TX) SINE DIE OF BOTH HOUSES OF Hilleary Miller, Jeff Smith (WA) call up the joint resolution (H.J. Res. Hilliard Mink Snyder 79) making further continuing appro- CONGRESS Hinchey Mollohan Solis priations for the fiscal year 2002, and Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I offer a Hinojosa Moore Souder for other purposes, and ask for its im- Hobson Moran (KS) Stearns privileged concurrent resolution (H. Hoeffel Moran (VA) Stenholm mediate consideration. Con. Res. 295) and ask for its imme- Hoekstra Morella Strickland The Clerk read the title of the joint diate consideration. Holden Murtha Stump resolution. The Clerk read the concurrent reso- Holt Myrick Stupak Honda Nadler Sununu The text of House Joint Resolution 79 lution, as follows: Hooley Napolitano Sweeney is as follows: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 295 Horn Neal Tancredo H.J. RES. 79 Hostettler Nethercutt Tanner Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Houghton Ney Tauscher Resolved by the Senate and House of Rep- Senate concurring), That when the House ad- Hoyer Northup Tauzin resentatives of the United States of America in journs on the legislative day of Thursday, Hulshof Norwood Taylor (MS) Congress assembled, That Public Law 107–44 is December 20, 2001, or Friday, December 21,

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 02:43 Dec 22, 2001 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A20DE7.007 pfrm02 PsN: H20PT1 December 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H10935 2001, on a motion offered pursuant to this The SPEAKER pro tempore. All time the rules and pass the Senate bill, S. concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader for debate has expired. 1714. or his designee, it stand adjourned sine die, The joint resolution is considered as The question was taken; and (two- or until Members are notified to reassemble having been read for amendment. thirds having voted in favor thereof) pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent reso- the rules were suspended and the Sen- lution, whichever occurs first; and that when Pursuant to House Resolution 322, the Senate adjourns at the close of business the previous question is ordered. ate bill was passed. on Thursday, December 20, 2001, or Friday, The question is on the engrossment A motion to reconsider was laid on December 21, 2001, on a motion offered pursu- and third reading of the joint resolu- the table. ant to this concurrent resolution by its Ma- tion. f jority Leader or his designee, it stand ad- The joint resolution was ordered to journed sine die, or until Members are noti- MAJOR LYN MCINTOSH POST be engrossed and read a third time, was OFFICE BUILDING fied to reassemble pursuant to section 2 of read the third time, and passed, and a this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- motion to reconsider was laid on the first. finished business is the question of sus- table. SEC. 2. The Speaker of the House and the pending the rules and passing the bill, Majority Leader of the Senate, acting jointly f H.R. 1432. after consultation with the Minority Leader VACATING ORDERING OF YEAS The Clerk read the title of the bill. of the Senate, shall notify the Members of The SPEAKER pro tempore. The the House and the Senate, respectively, to AND NAYS ON H.R. 3423, H.R. 2561, question is on the motion offered by reassemble at such place and time as they AND H.R. 1432 may designate whenever, in their opinion the the gentlewoman from Virginia (Mrs. public interest shall warrant it. Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I ask JO ANN DAVIS) that the House suspend The concurrent resolution was agreed unanimous consent to vacate the or- the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1432. to. dering of the yeas and nays on H.R. The question was taken; and (two- A motion to reconsider was laid on 3423, H.R. 2561, and H.R. 1432 to the end thirds having voted in favor thereof) the table. that the Chair put the question on each the rules were suspended and the bill of those measures de novo. was passed. f The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there A motion to reconsider was laid on APPOINTING DAY FOR THE CON- objection to the request of the gen- the table. VENING OF THE SECOND SES- tleman from Texas? f SION OF THE 107TH CONGRESS There was no objection. OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT ETHICS Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, pursuant f AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2001 to House Resolution 322, I call up the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- joint resolution (H.J. Res. 80) appoint- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE finished business is the question of sus- ing the day for the convening of the pending the rules and passing the Sen- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- second session of the 107th Congress, ate bill, S. 1202. and ask for its immediate consider- ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair The Clerk read the title of the Senate ation. will now put the question on motions bill. The Clerk read the title of the joint to suspend the rules on which further The SPEAKER pro tempore. The resolution. proceedings were postponed earlier question is on the motion offered by The text of the joint resolution is as today (legislative day of Wednesday, the gentlewoman from Maryland (Mrs. follows: December 19, 2001). MORELLA) that the House suspend the H.J. RES. 80 Votes will be taken in the following rules and pass the Senate bill, S. 1202. Resolved by the Senate and House of Rep- order: The question was taken; and (two- resentatives of the United States of America in S. 1714, de novo; thirds having voted in favor thereof) Congress assembled, H.R. 1432, de novo; the rules were suspended and the Sen- SECTION 1. DAY FOR CONVENING OF SECOND S. 1202, de novo; ate bill was passed. REGULAR SESSION OF ONE HUN- H. Con. Res. 279, de novo; A motion to reconsider was laid on DRED SEVENTH CONGRESS. H.R. 3507, de novo; the table. The second regular session of the One Hun- dred Seventh Congress shall begin at noon on H.J. Res. 75, by the yeas and nays; f concurring in Senate amendments to Wednesday, January 23, 2002. RECOGNIZING SERVICE OF CREW H.R. 2336, de novo; SEC. 2. AUTHORITY FOR CALLING SPECIAL SES- MEMBERS OF USS ENTERPRISE H.R. 3423, de novo; SION BEFORE CONVENING OF SEC- BATTLE GROUP FOR WAR EF- OND REGULAR SESSION. H.R. 2561, de novo; FORT IN AFGHANISTAN If the Speaker of the House of Representa- H.R. 3504, de novo; tives and the Majority Leader of the Senate, H.R. 3487, de novo; The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- acting jointly after consultation with the H. Con. Res. 292, de novo; finished business is the question of sus- Minority Leader of the House of Representa- S. 1762, de novo; pending the rules and agreeing to the tives and the Minority Leader of the Senate, concurrent resolution, H. Con. Res. 279, determine that it is in the public interest for S. 1793, de novo. Congress to assemble before the convening of The Chair will reduce to 5 minutes as amended. the second regular session of the One Hun- the time for any electronic vote after The Clerk read the title of the con- dred Seventh Congress as provided in section the first such vote in this series. current resolution. 1— The SPEAKER pro tempore. The (1) the Speaker and Majority Leader shall f question is on the motion offered by notify the Members of the House and Senate, PROVIDING FOR PLACEMENT OF the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. respectively, of such determination and of PLAQUE HONORING DR. JAMES SCHROCK) that the House suspend the the place and time for Congress to so assem- rules and agree to the concurrent reso- ble; and HARVEY EARLY IN THE WIL- LIAMSBURG, KENTUCKY, POST lution, H. Con. Res. 279, as amended. (2) Congress shall assemble in accordance The question was taken; and (two- OFFICE BUILDING with such notification. thirds having voted in favor thereof) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- the rules were suspended and the con- ant to House Resolution 322, the gen- finished business is the question of sus- current resolution, as amended, was tleman from Texas (Mr. ARMEY) and pending the rules and passing the Sen- agreed to. the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. GEP- ate bill, S. 1714. The title of the concurrent resolution HARDT) each will control 30 minutes. The Clerk read the title of the Senate was amended so as to read: ‘‘Concur- The Chair recognizes the gentleman bill. rent Resolution recognizing and com- from Texas (Mr. ARMEY). The SPEAKER pro tempore. The mending the excellent service of mem- Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, not seeing question is on the motion offered by bers of the Armed Forces who are pros- the minority leader, I yield back the the gentlewoman from Virginia (Mrs. ecuting the war to end terrorism and balance of my time. JO ANN DAVIS) that the House suspend protecting the security of the Nation.’’

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 01:35 Dec 22, 2001 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A20DE7.010 pfrm02 PsN: H20PT1 H10936 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 20, 2001 A motion to reconsider was laid on Gephardt Linder Roukema ANSWERED ‘‘PRESENT’’—7 Gibbons Lipinski Roybal-Allard Capuano Ehlers Wilson (NM) the table. Gilchrest LoBiondo Royce DeFazio Miller, George Gillmor Lofgren Rush f Dingell Slaughter Gilman Lowey Ryan (WI) COAST GUARD AUTHORIZATION Gonzalez Lucas (KY) Ryun (KS) NOT VOTING—23 Goode Lucas (OK) Sabo ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002 Goodlatte Lynch Sanchez Baker Harman Peterson (PA) Barcia Hastings (FL) Stark Gordon Maloney (CT) Sanders The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Clay John Traficant Goss Maloney (NY) Sandlin Clement Johnson, E. B. Waters finished business is the question of sus- Graham Markey Sawyer Conyers Luther Waxman pending the rules and passing the bill, Granger Mascara Saxton Coyne Manzullo Wexler Graves Matheson Schaffer H.R. 3507. Cubin Meek (FL) Young (AK) Green (TX) Matsui Schakowsky The Clerk read the title of the bill. Hall (OH) Meeks (NY) Green (WI) McCarthy (MO) Schiff The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Greenwood McCarthy (NY) Schrock b 1131 question is on the motion offered by Grucci McCollum Scott the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Gutierrez McCrery Sensenbrenner Messrs. FILNER, RUSH, JACKSON of Gutknecht McGovern Serrano Illinois and STRICKLAND changed LOBIONDO) that the House suspend the Sessions Hall (TX) McHugh their vote from ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘nay.’’ rules and pass the bill, H.R. 3507. Hansen McInnis Shadegg The question was taken; and (two- Hart McIntyre Shaw Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California Shays thirds having voted in favor thereof) Hastings (WA) McKeon changed his vote from ‘‘nay’’ to Hayes McNulty Sherman ‘‘present.’’ the rules were suspended and the bill Sherwood Hayworth Meehan Mr. PASTOR changed his vote from was passed. Hefley Menendez Shimkus Herger Mica Shows ‘‘present’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ A motion to reconsider was laid on Shuster the table. Hill Millender- So (two-thirds having voted in favor Hilleary McDonald Simmons thereof) the rules were suspended and Hinchey Miller, Dan Simpson f Skeen the joint resolution was passed. Hinojosa Miller, Gary Skelton Hobson Miller, Jeff The result of the vote was announced REGARDING MONITORING OF Smith (MI) Hoeffel Mink as above recorded. Smith (NJ) WEAPONS DEVELOPMENT IN IRAQ Hoekstra Mollohan Smith (TX) The title of the joint resolution was Holden Moore The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Smith (WA) amended so as to read: ‘‘Joint resolu- Holt Moran (KS) Snyder finished business is the question of sus- Honda Moran (VA) tion regarding inspection and moni- Solis pending the rules and passing the joint Hooley Morella Souder toring to prevent the development of Horn Murtha resolution, H. J. Res. 75, as amended. Spratt weapons of mass destruction in Iraq.’’. Hostettler Myrick The Clerk read the title of the joint Stearns Nadler A motion to reconsider was laid on Houghton Stenholm resolution. Napolitano the table. Hoyer Strickland The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Hulshof Neal Stump f question is on the motion offered by Hunter Nethercutt Stupak Hyde Ney MAKING PERMANENT THE AU- the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. HYDE) Sununu Inslee Northup that the House suspend the rules and Sweeney THORITY TO REDACT FINANCIAL Isakson Norwood Tancredo DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS OF pass the joint resolution, H.J. Res. 75, Israel Nussle Tanner JUDICIAL EMPLOYEES AND JUDI- as amended, on which the yeas and Issa Oberstar Tauscher Istook Obey Tauzin CIAL OFFICERS nays are ordered. Jackson (IL) Olver Taylor (MS) The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. The vote was taken by electronic de- Jackson-Lee Ortiz Taylor (NC) vice, and there were—yeas 392, nays 12, (TX) Osborne Terry CAMP). The unfinished business is the answered ‘‘present’’ 7, not voting 23, as Jefferson Ose Thomas question of suspending the rules and Otter follows: Jenkins Thompson (CA) concurring in the Senate amendments Johnson (CT) Owens Thompson (MS) [Roll No. 511] Johnson (IL) Oxley Thornberry to the bill, H.R. 2336. YEAS—392 Johnson, Sam Pallone Thune The Clerk read the title of the bill. Jones (NC) Pascrell Thurman The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Ackerman Brown (OH) Deal Jones (OH) Pastor Tiahrt question is on the motion offered by Aderholt Brown (SC) DeGette Kanjorski Pelosi Tiberi Akin Bryant Delahunt Kaptur Pence Tierney the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. Allen Burr DeLauro Keller Peterson (MN) Toomey SENSENBRENNER) that the House sus- Andrews Burton DeLay Kelly Petri Towns pend the rules and concur in the Sen- Armey Buyer DeMint Kennedy (MN) Phelps Turner Baca Callahan Deutsch Kennedy (RI) Pickering Udall (CO) ate amendments to the bill, H.R. 2336. Bachus Calvert Diaz-Balart Kerns Pitts Udall (NM) The question was taken; and (two- Baird Camp Dicks Kildee Platts Upton thirds having voted in favor thereof) Baldacci Cannon Doggett Kilpatrick Pombo Velazquez the rules were suspended and Senate Ballenger Cantor Dooley Kind (WI) Pomeroy Visclosky Barr Capito Doolittle King (NY) Portman Vitter amendments were concurred in. Barrett Capps Doyle Kingston Price (NC) Walden A motion to reconsider was laid on Bartlett Cardin Dreier Kirk Pryce (OH) Walsh the table. Barton Carson (IN) Duncan Kleczka Putnam Wamp Bass Carson (OK) Dunn Knollenberg Quinn Watkins (OK) f Becerra Castle Edwards Kolbe Radanovich Watson (CA) ELIGIBILITY OF CERTAIN PER- Bentsen Chabot Ehrlich Kucinich Rahall Watt (NC) Bereuter Chambliss Emerson LaFalce Ramstad Watts (OK) SONS FOR BURIAL IN ARLING- Berkley Clayton Engel LaHood Rangel Weiner TON NATIONAL CEMETERY Berman Clyburn English Lampson Regula Weldon (FL) Berry Coble Eshoo Langevin Rehberg Weldon (PA) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Biggert Collins Etheridge Lantos Reyes Weller finished business is the question of sus- Bilirakis Combest Evans Largent Reynolds Whitfield pending the rules and passing the bill, Bishop Condit Everett Larsen (WA) Riley Wicker Blagojevich Cooksey Farr Larson (CT) Rodriguez Wilson (SC) H.R. 3423, as amended. Blumenauer Costello Ferguson Latham Roemer Wolf The Clerk read the title of the bill. Blunt Cox Filner LaTourette Rogers (KY) Wu The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Boehlert Cramer Flake Leach Rogers (MI) Wynn question is on the motion offered by Boehner Crane Fletcher Levin Rohrabacher Young (FL) Bonilla Crenshaw Foley Lewis (CA) Ros-Lehtinen the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Bono Crowley Forbes Lewis (GA) Ross SMITH) that the House suspend the Boozman Culberson Ford Lewis (KY) Rothman Borski Cummings Fossella rules and pass the bill, H.R. 3423, as amended. Boswell Cunningham Frank NAYS—12 Boucher Davis (CA) Frelinghuysen The question was taken; and (two- Boyd Davis (FL) Frost Abercrombie Hilliard Paul thirds having voted in favor thereof) Brady (PA) Davis (IL) Gallegly Baldwin Lee Payne Brady (TX) Davis, Jo Ann Ganske Bonior McDermott Rivers the rules were suspended and the bill, Brown (FL) Davis, Tom Gekas Fattah McKinney Woolsey as amended, was passed.

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 01:35 Dec 22, 2001 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K20DE7.029 pfrm02 PsN: H20PT1 December 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H10937 The title of the bill was amended so The question was taken; and (two- Foley Kolbe Rogers (KY) Forbes LaHood Rogers (MI) as to read: ‘‘A bill to amend title 38, thirds having voted in favor thereof) Ford Largent Rohrabacher United States Code, to enact into law the rules were suspended and the bill Fossella Larsen (WA) Ros-Lehtinen eligibility of certain Reservists and was passed. Frelinghuysen Latham Royce their dependents for burial in Arling- A motion to reconsider was laid on Ganske LaTourette Rush Gekas Leach Ryan (WI) ton National Cemetery, and for other the table. Gibbons Lewis (CA) Ryun (KS) purposes.’’. Gilchrest Lewis (KY) Sawyer A motion to reconsider was laid on f Gillmor Linder Saxton Gilman Lipinski Schaffer the table. SUPPORTING THE GOALS OF THE Goode LoBiondo Schrock f YEAR OF THE ROSE Goodlatte Lucas (KY) Sensenbrenner Gordon Lucas (OK) Sessions LIVING AMERICAN HERO The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Goss Maloney (CT) Shadegg APPRECIATION ACT finished business is the question of sus- Graham Maloney (NY) Shaw pending the rules and agreeing to the Granger Mascara Shays Graves Matheson Sherman The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- concurrent resolution, H. Con. Res. 292. finished business is the question of sus- Green (WI) McCrery Sherwood The Clerk read the title of the con- Greenwood McHugh Shimkus pending the rules and passing the bill, current resolution. Grucci McInnis Shuster H.R. 2561, as amended. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Gutierrez McIntyre Simmons The Clerk read the title of the bill. Gutknecht McKeon Simpson question is on the motion offered by Hall (TX) McNulty Skeen The SPEAKER pro tempore. The the gentlewoman from Virginia (Mrs. Hansen Mica Smith (MI) question is on the motion offered by JO ANN DAVIS) that the House suspend Hart Miller, Dan Smith (TX) the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Hastings (WA) Miller, Gary Souder the rules and agree to the concurrent Hayes Miller, Jeff Stearns SMITH) that the House suspend the resolution, H. Con. Res. 292. Hayworth Mollohan Stenholm rules and pass the bill, H.R. 2561, as The question was taken; and (two- Hefley Moore Strickland amended. thirds having voted in favor thereof) Herger Moran (VA) Stump The question was taken; and (two- Hill Morella Stupak the rules were suspended and the con- Hilleary Myrick Sununu thirds having voted in favor thereof) current resolution was agreed to. Hobson Nethercutt Sweeney the rules were suspended and the bill, A motion to reconsider was laid on Hoekstra Ney Tancredo Holden Northup Tauzin as amended, was passed. the table. The title of the bill was amended so Hooley Norwood Taylor (MS) Horn Nussle Taylor (NC) as to read: ‘‘A bill to amend title 38, f Hostettler Ortiz Terry United States Code, to increase the Houghton Osborne Thomas rate of special pension for recipients of ESTABLISHING FIXED INTEREST Hoyer Ose Thornberry the Medal of Honor and to make that RATES FOR STUDENT AND PAR- Hulshof Otter Thune ENT BORROWERS Hunter Oxley Tiahrt special pension effective from the date Hyde Pence Tiberi of the act for which the recipient is The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Isakson Petri Toomey awarded the Medal of Honor and to finished business is the question of sus- Issa Phelps Turner Istook Pickering Upton amend title 18, United States Code, to pending the rules and passing the Sen- Jenkins Pitts Vitter increase the criminal penalties associ- ate bill, S. 1762. Johnson (CT) Platts Walden ated with misuse or fraud relating to The Clerk read the title of the Senate Johnson (IL) Pombo Wamp Johnson, Sam Pomeroy Watkins (OK) the Medal of Honor.’’. bill. Jones (NC) Portman Watts (OK) A motion to reconsider was laid on The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Kanjorski Pryce (OH) Weldon (FL) the table. question is on the motion offered by Keller Putnam Weldon (PA) the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Kelly Quinn Weller f Kennedy (MN) Radanovich Whitfield BOEHNER) that the House suspend the Kerns Rahall Wicker AMENDING PUBLIC HEALTH SERV- rules and pass the Senate bill, S. 1762. Kildee Ramstad Wilson (NM) ICE ACT WITH RESPECT TO The question was taken. King (NY) Regula Wilson (SC) ORGAN PROCUREMENT ORGANI- Kingston Rehberg Wolf The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the Kirk Reynolds Young (FL) ZATIONS opinion of the Chair two-thirds of those Knollenberg Riley present have voted in the affirmative. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- NOES—148 RECORDED VOTE finished business is the question of sus- Abercrombie Doggett Lantos pending the rules and passing the bill, Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Ackerman Dooley Larson (CT) H.R. 3504. Mr. Speaker, I demand a recorded vote. Allen Engel Lee The Clerk read the title of the bill. A recorded vote was ordered. Andrews Eshoo Levin Baird Etheridge Lewis (GA) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The The vote was taken by electronic de- Baldwin Evans Lofgren question is on the motion offered by vice, and there were—ayes 257, noes 148, Becerra Farr Lowey the gentleman from Florida (Mr. BILI- not voting 29, as follows: Berkley Filner Lynch Berman Flake Markey RAKIS) that the House suspend the rules [Roll No. 512] Berry Frank Matsui and pass the bill, H.R. 3504. AYES—257 Blumenauer Frost McCarthy (MO) Bonior Gephardt McCarthy (NY) The question was taken; and (two- Aderholt Boswell Crane Borski Gonzalez McCollum thirds having voted in favor thereof) Akin Boyd Crenshaw Boucher Green (TX) McDermott Armey Brady (TX) Culberson the rules were suspended and the bill Brady (PA) Hilliard McGovern Baca Brown (SC) Cunningham was passed. Brown (FL) Hinchey McKinney Bachus Bryant Davis, Jo Ann Brown (OH) Hinojosa Meehan A motion to reconsider was laid on Baldacci Burr Davis, Tom Capps Hoeffel Meeks (NY) Ballenger Burton Deal the table. Capuano Holt Menendez Barr Buyer DeLay Carson (IN) Honda Millender- f Barrett Callahan DeMint Clayton Inslee McDonald Bartlett Calvert Diaz-Balart Clyburn Israel Miller, George NURSE REINVESTMENT ACT Barton Camp Doolittle Condit Jackson (IL) Mink Bass Cannon Doyle The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Crowley Jackson-Lee Moran (KS) Bentsen Cantor Dreier Cummings (TX) Murtha finished business is the question of sus- Bereuter Capito Duncan Davis (CA) Jefferson Nadler Biggert Cardin Dunn pending the rules and passing the bill, Davis (FL) Jones (OH) Napolitano Bilirakis Carson (OK) Edwards H.R. 3487. Davis (IL) Kennedy (RI) Neal Bishop Castle Ehlers DeFazio Kilpatrick Oberstar The Clerk read the title of the bill. Blagojevich Chabot Ehrlich DeGette Kind (WI) Obey The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Blunt Chambliss Emerson Delahunt Kleczka Olver Boehlert Coble English question is on the motion offered by DeLauro Kucinich Owens Boehner Collins Everett the gentleman from Florida (Mr. BILI- Deutsch LaFalce Pallone Bonilla Cooksey Fattah Dicks Lampson Pascrell RAKIS) that the House suspend the rules Bono Costello Ferguson Dingell Langevin Pastor and pass the bill, H.R. 3487. Boozman Cramer Fletcher

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 01:35 Dec 22, 2001 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K20DE7.031 pfrm02 PsN: H20PT1 H10938 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 20, 2001 Paul Sanders Thompson (MS) APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEE OF GRANTING MEMBERS OF THE Payne Sandlin Thurman Pelosi Schakowsky Tierney TWO MEMBERS TO INFORM THE HOUSE PRIVILEGE TO EXTEND Peterson (MN) Schiff Towns PRESIDENT THAT THE TWO AND REVISE REMARKS IN CON- Price (NC) Scott Udall (CO) HOUSES HAVE COMPLETED GRESSIONAL RECORD UNTIL Rangel Serrano Udall (NM) THEIR BUSINESS OF THE SES- LAST EDITION IS PUBLISHED Reyes Shows Velazquez Rivers Skelton Visclosky SION Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I ask Rodriguez Smith (WA) Watson (CA) Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I offer a unanimous consent that Members may Roemer Snyder Watt (NC) Ross Solis Waxman privileged resolution (H. Res. 327) and have until publication of the last edi- Rothman Spratt Weiner ask for its immediate consideration. tion of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD au- Roybal-Allard Tanner Woolsey The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- thorized for the first session by the Sabo Tauscher Wu Sanchez Thompson (CA) Wynn lows: Joint Committee on Printing to revise H. RES. 327 and extend their remarks and to in- NOT VOTING—29 Resolved, That a committee of two Mem- clude brief, related extraneous mate- Baker Hall (OH) Roukema bers be appointed by the House to join a rial on any matter occurring before the Barcia Harman Slaughter similar committee appointed by the Senate, adjournment of the first session sine Clay Hastings (FL) Smith (NJ) Clement John Stark to wait upon the President of the United die. Combest Johnson, E. B. Traficant States and inform him that the two Houses The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Conyers Kaptur Walsh have completed their business of the session objection to the request of the gen- Cox Luther Waters and are ready to adjourn, unless the Presi- tleman from Texas? Coyne Manzullo Wexler dent has some other communication to make There was no objection. Cubin Meek (FL) Young (AK) to them. Gallegly Peterson (PA) The resolution was agreed to. f A motion to reconsider was laid on b 1153 EXPRESSING THE WILL OF THE the table. HOUSE THAT THE NATION HAVE So (two-thirds not having voted in The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- A SAFE AND HAPPY HOLIDAY favor thereof) the motion was rejected. ant to House Resolution 327, the Chair PERIOD appoints the following Members of the The result of the vote was announced Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I ask House to the committee to notify the as above recorded. unanimous consent that it be the will President: The gentleman from Texas Stated against: of this House that all this Nation have (Mr. ARMEY) and the gentleman from a very merry holiday period that is Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I was un- Missouri (Mr. GEPHARDT). able to be present for rollcall vote No. 512. safe and happy for all their families. Had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there f objection to the request of the gen- f tleman from Texas? AUTHORIZING THE SPEAKER, MA- There was no objection. JORITY LEADER, AND MINORITY HIGHER EDUCATION RELIEF OP- LEADER TO ACCEPT RESIGNA- f PORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TIONS AND MAKE APPOINT- ACT OF 2001 LAYING ON THE TABLE H. RES. MENTS NOTWITHSTANDING SINE 290, H. RES. 291, H. RES. 317, H. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. DIE ADJOURNMENT RES. 318, AND H. RES. 321 SIMPSON). The unfinished business is Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I ask Mr. DREIER. Mr. Speaker, I ask the question of suspending the rules unanimous consent that until the day unanimous consent that the following and passing the Senate bill, S. 1793. the House convenes for the second ses- resolutions be laid on the table: H. Res. The Clerk read the title of the Senate sion of the 107th Congress, and not- 290, H. Res. 291, H. Res. 317, H. Res. 318, bill. withstanding any adjournment of the and H. Res. 321. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The House, the Speaker, the majority lead- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there question is on the motion offered by er, and the minority leader may accept objection to the request of the gen- the gentleman from California (Mr. resignations and make appointments tleman from California? MCKEON) that the House suspend the authorized by law or by the House. There was no objection. rules and pass the Senate bill, S. 1793. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gen- f The question was taken; and (two- tleman from Texas? thirds having voted in favor thereof) APPOINTMENT OF HON. TOM the rules were suspended and the Sen- There was no objection. DAVIS OR HON. WAYNE T. ate bill was passed. GILCHREST TO ACT AS SPEAKER f PRO TEMPORE TO SIGN EN- A motion to reconsider was laid on ROLLED BILLS AND JOINT RESO- the table. AUTHORIZING SPEAKER TO AP- LUTIONS UNTIL HOUSE CON- VENES FOR SECOND SESSION OF f POINT MEMBER TO PERMANENT SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTEL- 107TH CONGRESS LIGENCE NOTWITHSTANDING The Speaker pro tempore laid before FIXED INTEREST RATES FOR STU- SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT the House the following communica- DENT AND PARENT BORROWERS Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I ask tion from the Speaker: (Mr. ARMEY asked and was given unanimous consent that until the day WASHINGTON, DC, permission to address the House for 1 the House convenes for the second ses- December 20, 2001. minute and to revise and extend his re- sion of the 107th Congress, the Speaker, I hereby appoint the Honorable TOM DAVIS marks.) pursuant to clause 11 of rule X and or, if not available to perform this duty, the Honorable WAYNE T. GILCHREST to act as Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I would clause 11 of rule I, and notwithstanding Speaker pro tempore to sign enrolled bills just like to point out that increasing the requirement of clause 11(a)(1) of and joint resolutions until the day the House student loans and making them less ex- rule X, may appoint a Member to the convenes for the second session of the 107th pensive and costly has been a big part Permanent Select Committee on Intel- Congress. of our objectives in this majority, and ligence to fill the existing vacancy J. DENNIS HASTERT, we are very disappointed in the loss of thereon. Speaker of the House of Representatives. this bill that just failed, S. 1762. I will The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without mention that we will be having that objection to the request of the gen- objection, the appointment is ap- bill available under a rule as soon as tleman from Texas? proved. we can reconvene in the next session. There was no objection. There was no objection.

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 01:35 Dec 22, 2001 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A20DE7.015 pfrm02 PsN: H20PT1 December 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H10939 MARSHALL UNIVERSITY GMAC This is not only unfair, it is discrimi- greater champion. Working families in BOWL CHAMPIONS natory. America have no greater champion (Mr. RAHALL asked and was given Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to than DAVID BONIOR. He has been a permission to address the House for 1 consider cosponsoring this legislation. model leader. He has been a tireless minute and to revise and extend his re- We do not take it away from the urban worker for workers. We all owe him a marks.) health care providers. We do adjust up- tremendous debt of gratitude. I urge Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, last ward the formula for rural areas. my colleagues to join me in paying night’s GMAC Bowl in Mobile, Ala- f tribute to the gentleman from Michi- bama could have carried a warning gan (Mr. BONIOR). TRIBUTE TO MELVIN SMITH Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. from the Surgeon General: Not rec- (Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland asked Mr. Speaker, will the gentlewoman ommended for those with heart condi- and was given permission to address yield? tions. In the end, with all due respect the House for 1 minute and to revise Ms. PELOSI. I yield to the gentleman to the gentleman from North Carolina and extend his remarks.) from California. (Mr. JONES), the best team won. Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland. Mr. Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. In only its fifth year, the Marshall Speaker, it is my pleasure to pay trib- Mr. Speaker, I join in this tribute to a University Thundering Herd stampeded ute to one of my constituents, Melvin career of remarkable service as a Mem- over East Carolina. Although the Herd Smith of Ellicott City, Maryland, who ber of this Congress, as our chief dep- was down 38–8 at half-time, the enthu- is retiring after more than 33 years of uty whip, and as our whip for the last siasm of Marshall’s fans did not waiver. distinguished service with the United 10 years to my friend, the gentleman But Marshall rallied in the third Parcel Service, the UPS. Mel was born from Michigan (Mr. BONIOR), who will quarter and charged on in the fourth. on September 30, 1946, in Los Angeles, be stepping down from that position of When time expired, the game was tied California. He attended Fremont High whip and will be going on to run a suc- at 51. The noble opponents battled School and Los Angeles City College, cessful race for Michigan. I have sup- through two overtimes before Byron and served in the Vietnam War. ported him in everything he has ever Leftwich connected on a pass to Josh He began his 33-year UPS career in run for, and I plan to continue to sup- Davis, ending the contest and securing 1968 as a package car driver in southern port him. I have never been more proud the laurels of victory for our Thun- California. In 1976, Mel began his man- of a public servant. dering Herd. As the headline in the agement career when he was promoted I have to say to the Members of this Huntington Herald Dispatch reads this House and to the public that may be to full-time supervisor in the feeder morning, ‘‘Miracle in Mobile.’’ listening, this is an individual that all transportation department. In 1981, I congratulate Marshall’s tenacious of us can be proud that his district sent Mel was promoted to hub division man- players and coaches, and applaud its him to Washington because he never, ager, and in 1993 he was promoted to faithful fans. Few football programs never once veered from the track of district manager. Before Mr. Smith’s have suffered as severe a loss, struggled taking care of the needs of his district. retirement, he served as the chief oper- so valiantly, and risen to such heights, And as the gentlewoman from Cali- ating officer of the UPS Atlanta dis- all in the course of 30 years. fornia (Ms. PELOSI) has pointed out, on trict serving Maryland, Delaware, and During half time, Coach Bobby behalf of working families, he made it parts of West Virginia. Pruett, who hails from my hometown part of our agenda, he made it part of Mel has always been active in numer- of Beckley, West Virginia, talked with our lexicon, he made it part of our ous charities. In Maryland, Mr. Smith his team of belief and faith. It is a les- principles and part of our morality. He has served in a leadership capacity for son we should all remember, not only has done it in almost every meeting the United Way, the Baltimore Urban in times of need, but in our everyday that I have been in. He has done it on League, and the Baltimore Chapter of lives. our motions to recommit. the NAACP. f We are not always given the best Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Mel forum here to pursue these issues, but b 1200 Smith, his wife Debra Ann, and his en- he has made sure that every oppor- tire family. Mel, enjoy your retire- RURAL EQUITY PAYMENT INDEX tunity we had, we did do it. Why? Be- ment. REFORM ACT cause of his strong convictions about a (Ms. PELOSI asked and was given notion of economic and social justice (Mr. BEREUTER asked and was permission to speak out of order for 5 in this country, that those individuals given permission to address the House minutes and to revise and extend her who get up and go to work every day for 1 minute and to revise and extend remarks.) and work hard, that they ought to have his remarks.) f the rewards to be able to support their Mr. BEREUTER. Mr. Speaker, I ad- TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE families. If they fall on economic hard vise Members that today I am intro- times, there ought to be an income ducing the Rural Equity Payment DAVID E. BONIOR, MEMBER OF CONGRESS supplement program so they do not Index Reform Act, a bill that will ad- have to lose their car or house or take dress the difference in reimbursement Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, today, and their children out of school. levels between urban and rural physi- I do not want to use the word ‘‘last,’’ Mr. Speaker, many people we are see- cians and other health professionals. but just in terms of chronology, today ing in this recession have worked 15, 20, The formulas presently used by the is the last day that our great minority 30 years, and now they find themselves Medicare program to reimburse these whip, Democratic whip of the House, unemployed. He has been a champion. health professionals for beneficiaries’ the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. I had the pleasure of traveling with medical care do not accurately meas- BONIOR) will serve in that capacity DAVID to Central America in pursuit of ure the cost of providing services; and, while the House is in session. social and economic justice in Central consequently, Medicare currently pays We will benefit for years to come America at a time when the violence rural providers less than it should for from his service, 10 years, an historic was unbelievable. Many people forget equal work. 10 years as Democratic whip of the what was taking place in Central According to the Centers for Medi- House, 4 years as chief deputy whip be- America, the murder of American citi- care and Medicaid Services, ‘‘physician fore that. That incredible experience is zens, of religious individuals, of the work’’ is the amount of time, skill and marked not only by longevity, but by archbishop, of so many people who intensity a physician puts into pa- the quality of his service. Leaders for were simply trying to get along, trying tients’ visits. Physicians and other all time to come will benefit from the to live a life in Central America. He health care providers in rural areas put example that he has set as a leader. spent an incredible amount of his en- in as much or even more time, skill Working families into perpetuity in ergy trying to bring the peace process and intensity into a patient visit as do our country have benefited and will around. We were eventually successful physicians in urban areas. Yet, rural continue to benefit from his cham- in Nicaragua, in El Salvador, and Gua- physicians are paid less for their work. pioning of their issues. They have no temala trying to stop the violence. The

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 00:06 Dec 22, 2001 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K20DE7.035 pfrm02 PsN: H20PT1 H10940 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 20, 2001 gentlewoman has been deeply involved some of the darkest hours of World War Judy and to your family, we wish you in those issues with us. II, spoke to the British people and the the best. Mr. Speaker, we should all aspire to world when he said, ‘‘We make a living There have been folks who have tried be such a champion of economic and by what we get, but we make a life by to demonize DAVID BONIOR, but his social justice. what we give.’’ By that high standard, genuineness comes through, and they DAVID, I am very, very proud to have DAVID BONIOR has lived and will con- cannot do it. His gentle strength will served in this Congress with you. I am tinue to live an extraordinarily suc- prevail. It prevailed in what he did be- very proud to be your friend, and I cessful life. His passion, his decency fore he came here, it prevailed here, know that you are going to do great and his integrity will be a model for fu- and it will prevail as he serves as Gov- things for the people of Michigan and ture public servants for generations to ernor of the State of Michigan. God for the people of this Nation. come, and I am honored to be his friend bless DAVID BONIOR, and I thank the Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Speaker, will the and his colleague. gentleman for all that he has given to gentleman yield? Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, in hon- all of us. Ms PELOSI. I yield to the gentleman oring the service of DAVID BONIOR, his Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentle- from Texas. vision, his knowledge, his effective- woman from California (Ms. WOOLSEY). Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Speaker, this is ness, his energy, his integrity, his ex- not a eulogy. The gentleman from b 1215 perience, indeed the people of Michigan Michigan (Mr. BONIOR) is alive and are very blessed to have him as their Ms. WOOLSEY. DAVID, what am I well, I am happy to say. But I must going to do without you? Good grief. I take this opportunity as we end this future Governor. I also want to acknowledge his very have been here 8 years. After we lost session of Congress and his career as experienced staff who have served this the House in 1994, dithering, all of us, the Democratic whip, recognizing he Congress so well, the staff of DAVID frustrated, all of us, I got a call from will continue to serve his district and BONIOR. I know that others will speak one of my sons. All of my kids tell me our country in Congress next year, I what I should be doing here because want to say that knowing the gen- today about DAVID and his staff, but I wanted to be sure to acknowledge their they are smart and they care. My son tleman from Michigan (Mr. BONIOR) said, ‘‘Mother, I hope you’re listening personally and professionally has been considerable contributions to this body as well. to DAVE BONIOR.’’ I said, ‘‘Well, yeah, one of the tremendous rewards of all of what are you saying?’’ And he said, my years in public service, whether (Ms. DELAURO asked and was given permission to speak out of order for 5 ‘‘He’s the only one that’s saying any- that be in Texas or here in the Nation’s thing.’’ Capital. minutes and to revise and extend her remarks.) So I started listening more closely, Many Americans may not know the because I knew the background and f name DAVID BONIOR, but millions of de- what you brought to us all along, but I cent working families across America TRIBUTE TO HONORABLE DAVID E. listened to your message, and it be- are living a better life today, making BONIOR, MEMBER OF CONGRESS came very important to me to get on higher wages. Even those living at the Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, I come your team, to be part of it. Thank you bottom of the economic rung on min- for putting me on the whip organiza- imum wage, have a higher minimum this afternoon to say thank you to the tion so I can do what I do best, which wage today than they would have had gentleman from Michigan (Mr. is rally and push and nudge and count. had it not been for one person’s pas- BONIOR). Ten years ago I first came to It has been a pleasure working for you. sionate commitment to working fami- this institution, and at this very place Thank you very much. I have learned lies and their opportunity to have a de- I was given the honor of seconding the more from you than you will ever cent life for their children, and that is nomination of DAVID BONIOR for whip. I know. the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. have served with him for 10 years. I My nice constituents worry about me BONIOR). have known him for 14 years. I learned DAVID BONIOR, I am convinced, will from him as a mentor. I learned the here because they think it is kind of a be the next Governor of Michigan. skills of serving as a whip with him. I mean place and a lot of them will say, While I do not know all of the voters of learned the battle for economic and so- ‘‘How can you stand to work with all that great State, I have to believe that cial justice in Central America with those people?’’ And I say, ‘‘Uh-uh, I get they recognize integrity and decency him. to work with DAVE BONIOR.’’ They go, when they see it. He comes from the earth, he comes oh, yeah, there are good people there What I have seen for 5 years working from a family of working-class Ameri- too; among others, of course. under the gentleman from Michigan cans, the way so many of us come to Thank you again. I miss you already. (Mr. BONIOR) as the chief deputy whip this institution. And he came here and Our loss is Michigan’s gain for sure. is the epitome of decency and integ- he accomplished good public policy for Ms. DELAURO. I yield to the gen- rity. For anyone who might be cynical the great people of this Nation. And in tleman from California (Mr. FARR). about our democratic process in Amer- all that time, and in all that time, he Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Speaker, ica, I wish they could have seen up never faltered. He never was afraid to I rise with deep regret that DAVID close and firsthand what I have seen in stand up. He has never been afraid to BONIOR is leaving this institution. I ar- the person I call my friend, DAVID championing the cause of the people of rived here about 9 years ago. It was in BONIOR. this country. And because of that te- a special election. But I think of all the His accomplishments are too numer- nacity and that brutal effectiveness, he people I have met, DAVID BONIOR was ous to mention in this brief time has changed the lives of people in this the kindest person I met. What I have today, but they are well earned. They country. learned over the years of working here are significant. But I would conclude No one has fought harder for worker is, this is a tough institution; and to my remarks with two thoughts. It is standards, for minimum wage, for survive and to be into leadership, you not the tremendous accomplishments those things that help people to live have got to have tough skin, but you of making the difference for working their lives because he understands have also got to have a kind and soft families of America, and there is a list their lives. He is a peaceful veteran, heart. of specific achievements that I will ul- and, like myself, a Catholic who cares The wonderful thing about DAVID timately respect the gentleman from about life in its broader sense. His BONIOR is how much he gives of himself Michigan (Mr. BONIOR) for, and al- sense of integrity, his sense of honesty to everybody else’s problem. He will though they are tremendously impor- and his soul will be missed in this in- come to your district. And when he tant, it is the kind of person that he is, stitution. sees a wrong, he is out there trying to the kind of human being he is, so hon- He will go on to do wonderful things, right it, whether it is in the fields of est, treating everyone as we would and we are all here for you, DAVID. We farm workers in California, whether it want others to treat us. will stand with you and do what you is in the stockyards, wherever it may I would just conclude with this want and try to help you be the next be in the United States, where men and thought. Winston Churchill, during Governor of Michigan. To you and to women are suffering or are not having

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 01:50 Dec 22, 2001 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K20DE7.037 pfrm02 PsN: H20PT1 December 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H10941 a fair wage, a fair treatment in their for what he is, because what he is has TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE workplace, DAVID BONIOR is the first to kept other Members here and running DAVID E. BONIOR, MEMBER OF be there to understand the problem and for office because of his beliefs and his CONGRESS the first on the floor to talk about unwillingness to change who he is and Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield righting that wrong. who he represents and how he loves to the gentleman from Nebraska. The people of Michigan are so fortu- people, that it is still possible to be Mr. BEREUTER. Mr. Speaker, we nate to have this person in elective of- here and to carry those values so close have people here who make a very fice. I hope they have the good wisdom to your heart. In fact, they are his major contribution. There are partisan to select him as governor because he is heart. differences in this body, too many to going to be a great leader in this coun- I just want to say from the Buckeye my judgment, but when a person here try as a governor, as he was a Member State, always a competitor to those to is retiring from an important post and of the House of Representatives. He the north, that we deeply, deeply ap- still going to make some contributions rose to a leadership position. Who preciate your service to the people of here, no doubt, I think he ought to be knows, if he were staying here, he our country and the world. We appre- recognized for the extraordinary public could have been Speaker of the House, ciate your service as a spokesman for service that he has provided here. perhaps Vice President of the country, those who have no voice or who have I admire DAVE BONIOR for the kind of and maybe those days will still come. less voice. You have never wavered, person he is as well as for his effective- But this is truly one of the great you have always been a gentleman, you ness. I was thinking just yesterday, if I Members serving in a great institution have always been a leader, you have al- might say to the gentleman from at a great time in our history. This in- ways been a scholar. Michigan, about you and the gen- It has been my deep privilege to serve stitution is going to suffer with his tleman from Illinois, Mr. EVANS, be- with you, Congressman DAVE BONIOR of leaving, but the people of Michigan I cause to your credit some years ago, Michigan. May you be Michigan’s next hope will have the great wisdom to you helped Mr. Cavanaugh and I, two governor. I only wish I could vote for keep him in the public limelight and Nebraskans, deauthorize the O’Neill you. God bless you. keep him in public office by electing project, which made it possible for us him as their governor. Mr. WU. Mr. Speaker, will the gentle- woman yield? to subsequently declare the Niobrara (By unanimous consent, Ms. KAPTUR Ms. KAPTUR. I yield to the gen- River as a scenic river. It is the most was allowed to speak out of order for 5 tleman from Oregon. appreciated ecological feature in the minutes.) Mr. WU. I thank the gentlewoman for State of Nebraska by its citizens today. f yielding. So we actually owe you a debt of TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE Mr. Speaker, the wonderful thing gratitude in Nebraska. You stepped up DAVID E. BONIOR, MEMBER OF about being a junior Member is that all and helped John Cavanaugh and this CONGRESS the large issues are thoroughly ad- Member at that time, along with Mr. dressed by others. I just want to focus EVANS. I want to commend you for Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to briefly for one moment on how DAVID your public service, but also thank say what a joy it has been in my life BONIOR has treated fellow Members and you, as a Nebraskan, for what you did for 19 years to be able to work with the me. to preserve part of our natural herit- great gentleman from the State of I have seen him defend others with age. Michigan, DAVE BONIOR. There must be whom he deeply disagrees. I have seen I thank the gentlewoman for yield- something in the water of Lake Michi- his gentle guidance on sensitive votes. ing. gan and Lake Erie to produce the Phil And I also wanted to share just briefly Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield Harts of this country and the Dave how well he treated me as a very new to the gentleman from Vermont. Boniors. I want to thank the Wolverine Member of Congress. With a name that Mr. SANDERS. I thank the gentle- State for sending this incredibly decent starts with W, I was definitely last in woman for yielding. I was watching C– human being here to the Congress of my class. Yet he spent a chunk of time Span and I heard all these fine words the United States. with me early on when it was just of about DAVID BONIOR. I thought, ‘‘My There are many things I like about benefit to me and clearly of no benefit God, something has happened. He’s DAVE BONIOR. The first thing I like is to him. dead. What a shame.’’ his wife. I think Judy is just so incred- But we spent some time together. I I came down here, he looks very good ible and what a great partnership they learned many, many things, but I want and the only thing that is happening to do have. But I like the way that he to mention three specific things that him is, he is going to be governor of treats her. I like the way he treats the he said to me: There is a small lunch- the great State of Michigan and cer- Members. I watch the way he treats room where you should share food with tainly while it is our loss, it is Michi- people, always with great love and with other Members and get to know them. gan’s gain. affection and with such great passion Be sure to get some exercise. And there In this institution, given all of the for the work that he does. is a spiritual piece to being here and political and economic and financial We have had so many fights here that you should pay attention to that, also. pressures that are on all the Members, deal with economic justice domesti- It took me 6 months to eat lunch it is very difficult to hold out a moral cally and internationally. DAVE BONIOR with any regularity. After being here compass, to be very sure that the val- has always been at the head of that for 3 years, I think I am finally getting ues that you are fighting for are what line. He has always been leading us. I to the exercise piece. And I am working you believe. It is doubly difficult to do can remember during the great fight on hard toward the spiritual piece. I tell that year after year. The first year you the rules that would govern trade in this story because I think that it is an could do it and the second year, but the Americas, as he stood here and he allegory for DAVE as he goes on to the after many years, it becomes harder talked about what would happen to governor’s race and far beyond, because and harder to do. working people on this continent in the as we are eating lunch or getting exer- I think on virtually every issue af- factories and on the farms, I was sit- cise or becoming more spiritual, for fecting the lives of working people, ting out there with tears in my eyes; DAVE BONIOR, for this country as a whether it is helping people join unions and I thought, how could he have the whole, it is always the case that the and fight for their dignity there, strength and the intestinal fortitude, best is yet to be, the best of life for whether it is developing a sane trade knowing what is going to happen, to which the rest was meant. policy which protects the needs of stand there and to be such a strong ad- Thank you, DAVE, for treating every- American workers or raising the min- vocate and to maintain his passion and one, large, small and in the middle imum wage or affordable housing or all his composure. That was a point in my with grace and with dignity. Thank the things that millions and millions of career where I could not have done you very, very much. working families need, year after year, that. (By unanimous consent, Ms. WOOLSEY right up here, at this podium, DAVE I hope that from him I have learned was allowed to speak out of order for 5 BONIOR has been leading the fight. We how to do that better, and I thank him minutes.) are very proud of him, not just because

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 00:06 Dec 22, 2001 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K20DE7.039 pfrm02 PsN: H20PT1 H10942 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 20, 2001 he is a good politician; because of the your State. Yet I know your State has I yield to the gentlewoman from Indi- strong sense of morality and values such incredible diversity, with aspects ana. that motivate him. of the new economy as well, with the Ms. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. Speak- DAVID, you have been an inspiration service economy, as well as the manu- er, I thank the gentleman for yielding. to all of us. My wife says that you are facturing economy, and you seem to Mr. Speaker, I was sitting in my of- her second favorite Congressman. I am have somehow captured all of those fice planning to do some work before I not sure who the first one is, to tell threads. drive back to Indianapolis, and saw you the truth, but we are going to miss I know from your remarks before the this very special man was being praised you very much and the people of Michi- Democratic Caucus yesterday that you today, a man who is worthy of praise, gan are very lucky to have you. also have appreciation for the out- a hero who has earned his medal of Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield doors. I come from Maine, and this is honor, if you will. to the gentleman from Maine. real important to me. But I know how DAVID BONIOR knew JULIA CARSON be- Mr. ALLEN. Mr. Speaker, like the much you have walked around the fore JULIA CARSON knew DAVID BONIOR. gentleman from Vermont, I was in my State, how much time you spend on When I first declared my candidacy for office watching C-Span. I looked at all your own, getting away from this this august body, he was one of the these bright faces down here in the hurly-burly, in order to renew yourself first people who obviously believed front rows, DAVID BONIOR’s staff and so that you can do the best thing, day- that I was going to get elected and DAVID sitting down here, as well, and I to-day, for the people who sent you came out to Indiana to do what he could see him so I knew he was not here to the House and who I believe could with his resources and his brain gone; but I did want to come over and will send you to the Governor’s man- power. say a few things about DAVE BONIOR. sion in Michigan. Even beyond that, DAVID BONIOR has First of all, DAVID, I just want to I cannot help but think that, to me, struck me as the perfect illustration of thank you for all you have done for me. you have always been someone who has family values. A lot of us get up to the I cannot tell you how much I appre- Michigan in his bones, Michigan in his microphone, and we tap dance about ciate having been part of the whip or- blood, and Michigan in his dreams, and family values and we waive the flag ganization and having the chance to I know that you will be a fabulous gov- and my country tis of Thee and God work with Members here on the floor ernor for the people of Michigan. bless America. But DAVID BONIOR has to make sure that the right thing gets Thank you very much. never missed the mark in terms of (Mr. HOLT asked and was given per- done on particular pieces of legislation. what is great and good and right for mission to speak out of order for 5 min- For those who do not know all the the American family and the United utes.) details, the whip organization is really States of America. He is a gentleman’s a way of bringing information to other f gentleman, he is a politician’s politi- Members so that they are voting with TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE cian, he is a family man par excellence. good information and not necessarily DAVID E. BONIOR, MEMBER OF I do not want to look at him because bad information, that they have com- CONGRESS I am going to cry, but I love DAVID plete information. DAVID has done this Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, this is not BONIOR and I want to tell you that. Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I yield to job extraordinarily well for many the time to recount the full Congres- the gentleman from Massachusetts years. sional career of DAVE BONIOR, because But beyond that, I have to say, this he continues to build on that record, (Mr. NEAL). Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Mr. is a city, not alone in the country, but but I would like to speak for a moment Speaker, I, like JULIA CARSON, was sit- this is a city where people’s faces can about the way that he does the job of ting in my office and I heard the trib- turn and their votes can turn to those whip, the job he is leaving within the who have money and to those who have House now. ute, and I wanted to come over for just power. But not with DAVID BONIOR. Be- We all know that there is a strong a couple of seconds and highlight I cause DAVID BONIOR in the House of competitive streak in DAVE BONIOR. We think DAVE’s contributions to this in- Representatives has been what I think have seen it on the baseball field, we stitution, but, most importantly, to the Founding Fathers expected of a have seen it in close votes, but we also the American family. Representative, that he would rep- see that in everything he does he ex- DAVID BONIOR’s sense of America is resent all of the people all of the time udes decency and civility. community, and what he means by and not be diverted by special inter- Civility has been talked about so community is a place where nobody is ests. I cannot think of anyone in this much in this House in recent years. ever to be abandoned and nobody is Congress who has consistently day When I say DAVE BONIOR exudes civil- ever to be left behind. after day after day, in a long legisla- ity, I mean that it is really contagious. One of the best speeches I ever heard tive career, kept the people in his dis- And when I look at his staff, some of on this House floor came the night that trict right in the forefront of his mind. his staff here with him today, I know DAVID led us in opposition to the He has not forgotten them ever in that they would agree with me that NAFTA treaty, when he raised the terms of what he does here and what they do their jobs better and probably question for all of us here that night of we do here. would agree that they are better people what the Edmond Pettis Bridge meant because of their association with DAVE to a generation of Americans, and what b 1230 BONIOR and the way he does his job, it meant to cross that bridge, what it So I think it is a remarkable career which helps them do their job, and meant to have a sense of justice and and he is a remarkable human being. helps all of us here in Congress do our fairness and equity in this life, a catho- As I have gotten to know DAVID over job. lic sense of justice; fairness, equity, the the last 5 years here, several things It is a remarkable ability that DAVE notion that you just cannot walk by have struck me. One is that he treats BONIOR has to improve the performance the poor, that you just cannot aban- everyone the same, which is, as I said, of everyone round them so that com- doned them and turn your back, that not common in this place, and that he petition does not mean meanness, and government is there in the end to help is receptive to information and to peo- it does not lead to a lack of civility. them. ple from all walks of life. The way you do the job as whip, Another thing I am going to say But the other thing I have noticed is DAVE BONIOR, is a model for every pub- about DAVID, in an institution that you know where DAVID BONIOR comes lic servant. We will talk about all you really troubles me, because many of from. He comes from Michigan, and in have done in your Congressional will the people that have gotten here on many respects my image of Michigan is career later after we are congratu- both sides of the aisle, they have run shaped by you, DAVID, because I know lating you for your election as Gov- this institution into the ground day in how important working men and ernor. But, for now, I want to thank and day out with their diatribes on women who have had to join unions in you for what you have done for each of what has always been wrong, and then order to get ahead, to have decent us individually here in the House of they abandon in the next breath term wages and decent benefits, have been to Representatives. limits, they abandoned the line item

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 01:50 Dec 22, 2001 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K20DE7.041 pfrm02 PsN: H20PT1 December 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H10943 veto, they abandon things like dis- Mr. FRANK. Mr. Speaker, reclaiming House and served with DAVID for many turbing the Constitution based upon my time, I just want to make two years as part of the whip operation, every whim that moves along. points. and for somebody who comes from Not DAVID BONIOR. DAVID BONIOR be- First of all, recently we did have a Texas and sounds like I do, to get to lieved in something, and for too many real eulogy for a Member who passed know DAVID and to appreciate him and people that have come to this institu- away, our late colleague Joe Moakley, to realize he is a very low-keyed indi- tion for the last few years, their beliefs and the outpouring of affection and re- vidual, but, as someone said earlier, are bland. Their beliefs are based upon spect for Joe Moakley was very impres- very competitive, because I also have the emotion of the moment, there is no sive. I am in a position to tell you, as had the opportunity to play basketball long-held view of anything. someone who was a neighbor to Joe with him, and not just try and pass or It has been an honor for me to serve Moakley’s district, there was no one in defeat legislation. So he is competi- with DAVID, and, most importantly, I this business that he admired more tive, but he is very low-keyed. supported you when you ran for these than DAVID BONIOR. Typically if I have something to say, jobs and was glad to do it. The manner One of the things Joe Moakley made I am not only out there and in your in which you carried yourself day in his goal was when DAVE BONIOR ran for face, but DAVID is very quiet about it. and day out, you could be as fierce a whip was to get Massachusetts Mem- So I appreciate that, and I think a lot partisan as there was, but you loved bers to vote for him. So let me just of us could emulate what he does. this institution, and, most impor- past on that if Joe Moakley was still But working with him for these 9 tantly, you loved the community that with us, you would be hearing from years, I appreciate not only his inward we call the American family. him his enormous respect and admira- strength, but also his dedication to the Thanks for all the goods things you tion for DAVID BONIOR. issues. It helps having, even though, did, DAVE. I want to thank him for one other again, a very urban district in Hous- (Mr. FRANK asked and was given thing. I am a great believer in free ton, and DAVID being from Michigan, permission to speak out of order for 5 speech. I generally vote against it having a lot of blue collar workers, minutes.) when we start telling adults what they some of the same demands are in f can read and what pictures they can Michigan on the economy as we have in show of each other. But if I was going TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE Houston, Texas, a very industrialized to amend the Constitution, I would DAVID E. BONIOR, MEMBER OF district. make it illegal to use the words ‘‘prag- CONGRESS So I just appreciate, DAVE, your work matism’’ and ‘‘idealism’’ as if they here in the House. Like say, I have Mr. FRANK. Mr. Speaker, I will were in opposition to each other. only seen you the last five terms, but begin by yielding to the gentleman The notion that the world should be the American people and the people of from Guam (Mr. UNDERWOOD). divided between people who have a Michigan owe you a debt of gratitude Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I strong set of values and people who are for your work here in the House. thank the gentleman for yielding me to effective is really a disaster morally. Obviously, if it does any good for speak on this. In fact, the more you are committed to somebody who sounds like me to come Mr. FRANK. I will yield to the gen- a set of ideals, the more you are mor- up and knock doors in Michigan, I will tleman to speak anywhere he wishes, ally obligated to be effective in imple- be up there. other than Guam. menting those ideals. Otherwise, they So, DAVID, obviously we will be serv- Mr. UNDERWOOD. I wanted to take are just something you put on in the ing with you for the next year. But not the time to pay tribute to DAVID morning to make yourself feel good. only as our whip, but also just as a per- BONIOR. In a way this is great, because, They do not do anybody else any good. son, we will miss you, and I know I will you know, you get to see all your I know of nobody else in politics who too. Thank you, DAVE. friends. You do not have to wait until better exemplifies that synthesis. I you pass away. This is a terrific oppor- know of nobody else who is equally a b 1245 tunity to pay honor to our friend here. passionate idealist in politics because (Mr. PAYNE of New Jersey asked and But I have an office with a very not- he has a vision of the world that he was given permission to speak out of so-eloquent title of Non-voting Dele- wants to have implemented, which order for 5 minutes.) gate to the U.S. House of Representa- would be a fairer and kinder and better tives. It is always a curiosity to me, world for people who are in need in var- f because he is the whip. He is supposed ious ways, and who, at the same time, TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE to count votes, and he knows I do not understands that that gives him the matter in that count. But it is really a DAVID E. BONIOR, MEMBER OF obligation to be as effective as pos- CONGRESS mark of his approach to politics and sible; fair but tough; understanding the his commitment to every member of rules and abiding by the rules; but put- Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I guess I the caucus that he has taken the time ting everything every ounce of energy did not think any Members looked at and the energy to support me in the into it. And for his exemplifying that their screens in the office, at least various projects that I have had. merger of pragmatism and idealism, after we adjourn, but I too was looking When I first decided to run for this for understanding that a tough-minded at the screen and I saw the gentleman office, he received me very well and he approach to political reality in fact is from Massachusetts (Mr. NEAL) come took the time to try to understand a necessary compliment to a commit- and say that he was looking at his some of the issues and some of the ment to a set of values you want to im- screen and saw that there was a pro- unique circumstances that we deal plement, I want to join in honoring gram, so to speak, being held. I fussed with. For a long time, and it is a mark DAVID BONIOR and thank him for what at my scheduler, who was out to lunch, of the high regard and the approach he has shown us. because I did not know about this, but that DAVID has taken over the years, (Mr. GREEN of Texas asked and was I am so glad that I was listening. for a long time I thought I was the given permission to speak out of order I too want to simply add to what has only one that had a special relation- for 5 minutes.) already been said about a person that I ship with him, but, as it turns out, he f have just respected for as long as I has got hundreds of these special rela- have been here in the House. I think tionships, and that is really a mark TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE that first connection, as I am from the and a testimony to the terrific job that DAVID E. BONIOR, MEMBER OF 10th Congressional District too, of New you have done. CONGRESS Jersey, but I knew there had to be Mr. Speaker, despite all the trials Mr. GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, something good about the gentleman and tribulations here, when people ask like my colleagues, I was actually over from Michigan (Mr. BONIOR). We had me who are some of the Members that in my office and did not know that this the same number. And then looking at you really admire, certainly he comes was happening today. But I have had his high school achievements, I tried to to mind. the honor to serve five terms in this play a little ball and I see where DAVE

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 02:00 Dec 22, 2001 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K20DE7.044 pfrm02 PsN: H20PT1 H10944 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 20, 2001 was a quarterback on the champion- took me under his wing and taught me have some idea of what legislative ship team at the Catholic school he at- the process. He is a student of par- business might be transacted with ev- tended and earned a scholarship to col- liamentary procedure, and we had a lit- erybody no longer in Washington. lege and just worked his way through tle group called the parliamentarian The SPEAKER pro tempore. The the military. group that we used to use, sometimes Chair would suggest consultation with But the issue that DAVE has really to our substantive advantage and the leadership. dealt with, I recall when I was in coun- sometimes to the chaos of the House, Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, if many of us ty government many years ago, we but when we wanted to try to get had our way, DAVE BONIOR would never leave talked about a ‘‘bottle bill,’’ and it was things accomplish that the leadership this House. No one can or would begrudge a because DAVE sort of pushed that envi- would not voluntarily accomplish. man of DAVE’s multiple talents another high of- ronmental concern ahead many years It has been a great pleasure for me to fice, as Governor of Michigan, or deny the ago when he was in government in serve with DAVID BONIOR. He has cer- people of Michigan the extraordinary leader- Michigan’s State legislature. We tainly been at the top of the list of ship he will bring. Yet, the place DAVE has talked about environmental protection principal people who have served in carved out here in public service to his district, for PCBs, in that DAVE was always wor- this House with strong beliefs in, and his state, and his country is an unique as it is rying about people who might be af- willingness to fight for, working people lasting and unforgettable. flicted by these diseases that many and the things that he believes in. This DAVE is a modest man who possesses large times went unnoticed because the big House is going to miss him immensely personal gifts. You can bet, therefore, that he guys sort of kept things quiet, even and wish him godspeed and the very is embarrassed by the spontaneous, maximum though they knew they were injurious best in the future. praise usually reserved for eulogies that is to the health of people, and it was Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I yield coming forward for him today. But, DAVE is DAVE who talked about these birth de- time to the gentlewoman from Cali- going to have to grin, or blush, and bear it. fects that were being created. fornia (Ms. PELOSI). DAVE BONIOR has managed to lead the The statement of ‘‘let us separate the Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I thank Democrats on issues when he agreed and warrior from the war,’’ taking the the gentleman for yielding and for our when he did not by using his good head with- Vietnam era veterans and separating excellent words about our colleague. out ever losing his own heart and soul on them from an unpopular war, and as In conclusion, I would like to thank issues of principle to him and his own con- people turned their backs, I think it all of our colleagues for coming. This stituents. Where DAVE got his bewildering was a disgrace the way Vietnam vet- was intended to be 5 minutes. Our combination of great calm and fierce deter- erans were treated; but DAVE talked phone is ringing off the hook in the of- mination I cannot say. Perhaps that kind of about that and sort of raised the issue, fice saying, why did you not tell us versatility is honed in the success DAVE has along with the whole question of the that this was going to happen, so we had in two very different games, basketball, Nicaragua Contras in El Salvador, will need many more days, Mr. Speak- and football. those brutal death squads, when we er, to accommodate the words that The hallmark of the game DAVE played in traveled down there together. It was people want to say about the greatness the House was fairness, strategic skill, and de- DAVE always on the side of things that of DAVID BONIOR. I thank him for the votion to principle. I am personally grateful for were for justice, for those who were vision with which he has led us, with DAVE’s strong support and action when the down and out, the HOPE scholarships his knowledge, with his experience, Democratic House voted to allow a vote in the and increasing Pell grants, increasing with his integrity. Every one of us who Committee of the Whole for the people of the minimum wage. These are the areas, serves in this body has a great privi- District of Columbia, the first time District resi- the SAVE Act, which really went to lege to do so. One of our greatest privi- dents who are second per capita in Federal in- help guidance counselors. leges, though, is to have called DAVID come taxes have ever had a vote on the So I am just proud to say that I know BONIOR colleague. House floor since the Nation was founded. DAVE. I had the opportunity to vote in f Members of every variety can quote countless 1991, and there was not even a question examples of thoughtful, critical support for when he ran for his current position. I ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE their districts or their issues DAVE has gath- happen to pick winners in that, even in ered. However, the affection and respect for the new one too, DAVE; so one of my The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. DAVE is not centered in mere individual grati- strengths in Congress is that I know SIMPSON). The Chair will recognize tude but fundamentally in the way he brought how to pick the winners. It does not Members for Special Order speeches the best of this institution to bear. say much about me, but it does say without prejudice to the resumption of DAVE BONIOR’s tenure as a member of Con- that maybe I have good judgment. legislative business. gress from Michigan and as whip has pre- I do wish the gentleman from Michi- f pared him well to be Michigan’s next Gov- gan (Mr. BONIOR) well. I appreciate the PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY ernor. Between these two roles, DAVE has courage that he takes when there are shown a mastery of both executive and legis- Mr. FRANK. Mr. Speaker, parliamen- difficult votes to give, unpopular votes. lative skills. Add this unique bonus to DAVE’s We have talked about many of these tary inquiry. extraordinary personal qualities, and the peo- issues. I think some of the things that The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- ple of Michigan are guaranteed to continue to tleman may state it. we have talked about in the past, now get from DAVE what they certainly deserve but Mr. FRANK. What legislative busi- others are seeing that there are issues much more than they bargained for. that we should have been talking about ness? all along which might have made a dif- The SPEAKER pro tempore. If there f ference in where we are today. is legislative business that comes from SPECIAL ORDERS It has been my pleasure to know you. the Senate. Mr. Speaker, as we draw this, what Mr. FRANK. Well, I wonder, is any The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under has turned into a Special Order, to a contemplated? I think the minority the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- conclusion, I am pleased to yield to the would have an interest in that pros- uary 3, 2001, and under a previous order gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. pect. Does anyone know if any legisla- of the House, the following Members WATT). tive business is contemplated? will be recognized for 5 minutes each. Mr. WATT of North Carolina. Mr. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The f Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman for Chair has been informed that there yielding. I could not resist the oppor- may be legislative business. CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE U.S. tunity to come over and say how much Mr. FRANK. Well, I have checked NAVY TO OUR VICTORY IN AF- my good friend, DAVID BONIOR, has with our staff here who usually have GHANISTAN meant to me in my service in the U.S. good channels of communication. We The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a House of Representatives. I came to did not know about any, and I would previous order of the House, the gen- Congress in January of 1993, and DAVID express some hope that there would be tleman from Illinois (Mr. KIRK) is rec- was certainly one of the people who some communication so that we would ognized for 5 minutes.

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 02:00 Dec 22, 2001 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K20DE7.046 pfrm02 PsN: H20PT1 December 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H10945 Mr. KIRK. Mr. Speaker, I requested ability and flexibility of the modern flexibility arriving over their targets. this time to highlight the contribution Navy that is unprecedented. The USS This diplomatic limitation meant that of the United States Navy to our vic- Kitty Hawk is operated as a Mobile Off- naval aviation had to carry the vast tory in Afghanistan. shore Logistics Base, serving as a load of the work in Afghanistan. After the September 11 attacks, the launch platform and supply base for I want to make special note of the investigation quickly turned to Osama Special Operations forces operating in- Navy’s electronic warfare aircraft and bin Laden and his al Qaeda training side Afghanistan. This large carrier did what they did. camps in Afghanistan. At first glance, not launch strike aircraft, but adapted With that, let me just close by saying a war in Afghanistan offered few op- to the unconventional needs of the war that we want to take this opportunity tions for the United States. Afghani- ahead. to thank the men and women of the stan has no coast line and is situated The Navy and Marine Corps tactical following battle groups: the Enterprise, hundreds of miles from any shoreline. air assets have also remained flexible, the Roosevelt, the Vinson, Kitty Hawk, None of the nations bordering Afghani- agile, and adaptable. The ability to Bataan, the Bonhomme, Richard, and stan would permit U.S. strikes against rapidly retask aircraft and Tomahawk the many men and women of the 15th Afghanistan from their own soil. missiles provides the combatant com- and 26th MEUs. To the men and women With few options, President Bush mander with the flexibility he needs to of Enduring Freedom, we wish you a turned to the one asset in our military engage the enemy. For example, Navy happy holiday and the thanks of a that can strike anywhere at any time, F–14 fighters have been engaged in air- grateful Nation; and in the words of without needing permission from any- to-ground strike missions, missions the the Navy, we would say ‘‘Bravo Zulu.’’ one, the United States Navy, which aircraft was not originally intended to f moved into action. In fact, September perform. The ability to position air- 11 fits the classic model of any crisis in craft carriers just offshore has allowed b 1300 our recent past. One of the first ques- the coalition to strike targets for spe- tions any President asks in time of na- TRIBUTE TO MR. AND MRS. cial operations in Afghanistan. The ULYSSES B. KINSEY tional peril is this: Where are the car- nearest base from which the Air Force riers? has been able to launch strike aircraft The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. In this case, the USS Enterprise was in the region is Kuwait, leaving the SIMPSON). Under a previous order of the in the Indian Ocean, heading home bulk of close air support to the Navy. House, the gentlewoman from Cali- after a long deployment in the Gulf. On any given day, naval aircraft have fornia (Ms. WATSON) is recognized for 5 Her crew saw the aircraft hit the World been flying 60 to 80 strike sorties as minutes. Trade Center and Pentagon on CNN; part of the campaign against al Qaeda. Ms. WATSON of California. Mr. and without direction from Wash- Naval strike aircraft have flown more Speaker, I come to pay tribute to a ington, the skipper ordered his battle than 4,000 strike sorties and dropped couple that exemplifies strong family group to come about and head for values and ideals, Ulysses and Chris- harm’s way. Within minutes of this cri- nearly 5,000 weapons against Afghani- stan. While the Air Force has per- tine Kinsey, who celebrate their 60th sis beginning, the United States Navy, wedding anniversary on December 28, our Navy, was moving into position to formed most of the long-range stra- tegic bombing, the Navy and Marine 2001, in Florida. strike back at our enemies in the heart Ulysses Bradshaw Kinsey, or U.B., as of Central Asia. Corps have provided all of the close air support and precision strike capabili- he was lovingly called, and Christine The war against terrorism is unlike Teresa Stiles, met while attending col- any war we have fought before. Of the ties required by forces on the ground. For many of us unfamiliar with the lege at the Florida A&M University, approximately 60,000 U.S. military and married in Tampa, Florida. The members currently deployed as part of geography of Central Asia, the scale and scope of the task before the Navy wedding ceremony was performed on Operation Enduring Freedom, more December 28, 1941, at the home of than half are sailors or Marines. The is hard to understand. If you were to superimpose a map of Afghanistan on Christine’s parents. Navy and Marine Corps has served as U.B.’s values of compassion, fairness, the backbone of Operation Enduring the eastern United States, our carriers would be based off the coast of Pensa- and integrity were instilled while Freedom. working in his father’s grocery store. From the very beginning, the Navy cola, Florida, and the aircraft would be He closely observed his father’s treat- has been involved in power projection striking targets near Milwaukee. That ment of people regardless of race, and combat operations against Osama capability, providing global reach to color, creed, or status. U.B. also ad- bin Laden, the al Qaeda network, and our Commander in Chief, gives the the Taliban. Two weeks prior to the United States options and influence far mired his mother for her kindness and first shots of the war, the USS Enter- in excess of any other nation. thoughtfulness towards others. prise was on station in the Arabian Sea, The capability to strike hard and By watching her mother, who was an ready to launch strike aircraft against deep requires a complicated ballet of enterprising and industrious role model Taliban air defenses at a moment’s no- personnel and equipment that is during the Depression, Christine tice. At the same time, Navy sub- daunting, at best, from the many ships learned the art of making ends meet marines were positioned near Afghani- supplying and protecting the battle and training others to do so. Christine stan, gathering intelligence on the groups to teams maintaining the air- epitomized both her parents in her de- movements of Taliban and al Qaeda craft to the air crews of airborne con- velopment of compassion and values leadership and preparing to insert trol, tankers, electronic warfare sup- about hard work. These lessons helped Navy Special Operation forces, namely, port, fighter caps, and close air sup- for her to become an excellent home- the legendary SEALs. These missions port. We have won another war from maker, a caring mother, a resourceful performed by the ‘‘silent service’’ are the air. wife, and are reflected in the way she frequently cloaked in secrecy, but are I want to note the contribution of and her husband raised their six chil- vital to our efforts in Afghanistan. the sister services, especially the Air dren: Eula, Bradshaw, Bernard, Cas- More than 50 U.S. Navy ships have Force’s heavy bombers, that dropped sandra, Cheryl, and Linda. participated in Operation Enduring most of the strategic ordnance in this The cultivation of U.B. and Freedom, including five aircraft car- campaign. They made a vital contribu- Christine’s relationship over the years riers and two Amphibious Ready tion to this effort. But the key support has given stability, guidance, struc- Groups, carrying the 15th and 16th Ma- was provided by tactical aircraft, close ture, and a positive role model, and the rine Expeditionary Units. U.S. Navy air support for our troops, provided results were shown in their children. and coalition surface combatants con- overwhelmingly by the Navy. This husband and wife team, residing tinue to play an important role in on- The tactical aircraft from the U.S. now in West Palm Beach, Florida, has going interdiction missions in the Ara- Air Force were very limited because, far-reaching influence across the coun- bian Sea. from Kuwait, 13 hours’ flight from Af- try and out to California, in Califor- Navy ships operating in the Arabian ghanistan, gave permission for U.S. nia’s 32nd District. My constituent, Sea have demonstrated the adapt- strikes from their soil. They had little Bernard William Kinsey, is the former

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 00:06 Dec 22, 2001 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K20DE7.049 pfrm02 PsN: H20PT1 H10946 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 20, 2001 senior vice president of Xerox Corpora- THE RIGHT OF COUNTRIES TO along here with Mark Johnson and tion and President of KBK Enterprises, SELF-DEFENSE AGAINST TER- Gerald Slaminski. In late 1999 at the a consulting firm located in Los Ange- RORISM, AND RECOGNIZING Port Angeles Customs Station in Wash- les, California. Bernard was a member BRAVE AMERICANS ON THE ington State, she thought one of the of Our L.A. and instrumental in re- FRONT LINES, AT HOME AND people were behaving suspiciously. She building Los Angeles after the 1992 up- ABROAD detained him. As they looked further, rising. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a they thought he had stuff for a meth The other Kinsey children, teachers, previous order of the House, the gen- lab in the car. executives, and operating an elderly tleman from Indiana (Mr. SOUDER) is It turned out they were handling care home, have all contributed to the recognized for 5 minutes. progress in this great Nation. Mr. SOUDER. Mr. Speaker, as we de- nitroglycerine. He had enough weapons U.B. Kinsey retired July 31, 1989, part for the Christmas and the rest of to blow up LAX Airport, where they after 39 years of service as the prin- the holiday season, we all pray for had the information that that was cipal of Palm View Elementary. While peace and justice in the world. But I where he was headed to rendezvous there, he watched more than 30,000 stu- think that I have some concerns, as do with another person. dents enroll and graduate. The school others, that some people are having Because one Customs officer detained was renamed U.B. Kinsey Palm View difficulty sorting the differences be- and went through a thorough examina- Elementary School, an unprecedented tween terrorists and those who are try- action in recognizing a living African tion, and two other Customs officers ing to respond to terrorism. basically violated orders and chased American former principal. The people who attacked the World the person down the street, because we Christine Kinsey has provided care, Trade Towers and who blew Americans love, and support to her husband, her up are not the same as when people have this absurd position right now family, and her community for over 60 like us try to respond. We need to un- that if the person can get away from years. Among other organizations, derstand that same difference in Israel. the immediate border, they cannot be Christine has been involved with the For example, when a terrorist who at- chased, but they took it in their hands YWCA, the Tabernacle Baptist Church, tacks innocent people who are going to chase him. and the Palm Beach County School about their daily routine with the sole We saved LAX Airport, and we also District. purpose of causing terror, that is dif- have a suspect who has been one of the Mr. Speaker, U.B. and Christine ferent than trying to respond with as Kinsey serve as a shining example of key people, or we have a convict, basi- much precision as possible, although cally, at this point, who has been one America’s family values and ideals. there may be innocents killed, which is This congressional tribute to the 60th of the key people in identifying the al- unfortunate, but it is still different. We Qaeda network in the United States wedding anniversary of the Kinseys ex- cannot hold Israel to a different stand- and around the world. That informa- emplifies what is good in our country, ard than we hold ourselves. and makes us, because of their con- We now see the same problem in tion hopefully will save and has al- tributions, the greatest country in the India. Once again, terrorists have ready saved and will save more lives in world. Congratulations and commenda- stormed their Parliament and they America and around the world. tions. have attempted to kill and assassinate We need to thank these public serv- Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman the leadership of a democratic country. ants who are so key in keeping each of from Ohio (Mr. BROWN). These are difficult times. They are dif- us safe, not only during this holiday TRIBUTE TO HONORABLE DAVID S. BONIOR, ficult for us when we try to figure out season, but all year long. MEMBER OF CONGRESS how to respond, too. We all need to be Mr. BROWN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I carefully and prayerfully thinking of Before closing, I would also like to want to say a word about my friend, any response that might lead to more add a few words of tribute to the gen- the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. death in the world. tleman from Michigan (Mr. BONIOR). I BONIOR). At the same time, it would be wrong came in as a fierce partisan in 1995. I In 1965, a Mississippi civil rights lead- for the United States to say that it is have tremendous respect for people er said, Do not tell me what you be- okay for us to respond to terrorists, who are also fierce partisans. lieve; show me what you do, and I will and not for other countries. We all, in- I also know he is a good man, a dedi- tell you what you believe. cluding us, should be wise and careful cated Midwesterner who stands up for When I hear these words I think of in our responses, but respond we must. the working man. And whether or not the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. I would also like to pay tribute to BONIOR), I think of his 10 years as those brave Americans who are on the Members disagree with each other at Democratic whip, and I think of his front lines protecting us all the time; times, it is important to have civility leadership on issues of Central Amer- not only our soldiers in Afghanistan in this body. I believe he has been a ica, on issues of trade, on issues of so- and throughout the world, particularly fierce partisan, and that helps lead us cial justice. those who are in immediate harm’s to the type of debate that we have to He did not just pay lip service, as way, but also to all the brave firemen have in America if we are going to ar- many in this institution do, to those and policemen who daily risk their rive at public policy. issues. The kind of hard work, the kind lives to help us. We have all become Too often, it seems to be coming in of day-to-day effort, the kind of per- more aware of their sacrifices. this day and age that we are trending sistence, the kind of stick-to-itiveness I also want to thank all those on the towards blow-dried cookie cutters, that the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. front lines trying to protect us from fu- where we all sound the same, we all BONIOR) brought to this job, always in ture terrorist attacks: those in the the name of social justice, always in Coast Guard, the INS, the Border Pa- move the same. It is important that we the name of doing the right thing, trol, the DEA, the FBI, the U.S. Mar- have people of conviction and people standing on the floor doing special or- shals, and the U.S. Customs Service. that follow the patterns that many be- ders, doing meetings in his office, mak- Every day they are trying to protect us fore us have set. ing calls to groups to encourage them from future terrorist attacks and from I, too, will miss him in a different to lobby this Congress, all that he did chemical and biological attacks, way. I will not miss part of his abilities in the name of social justice, all that whether it be anthrax, heroin, small- and I will not miss part of his enthu- he did in the name of fair trade, meant pox, or cocaine. siasm for his cause, but it is always a so much to all of us. Protecting our borders is not easy. It tragedy when we lose dedicated leaders Do not tell me what you believe; takes people of judgment, and daily who spent their lives having such an show me what you do, and I will tell they have to exercise that judgment. you what you believe. That describes I was recently along a number of the impact. the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. borders in Washington State. Diane I have appreciated his time here as BONIOR). Dean is one of our American heroes, one of the rowdy class of 1994.

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 00:06 Dec 22, 2001 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K20DE7.050 pfrm02 PsN: H20PT1 December 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H10947 IN APPRECIATION OF MEMBERS the gentleman from Massachusetts will not miss him that much. He will OF CONGRESS AND IN TRIBUTE (Mr. FRANK); the gentleman from New be around. TO SUPPORTIVE AND CAPABLE Jersey (Mr. PAYNE); the gentleman Jerry Hartz. Jerry has been with me STAFF from North Carolina (Mr. WATT); and now for, I do not want to get these The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. things wrong, but it has been at least previous order of the House, the gen- SOUDER), I thank him for his com- 15 years, since 1987. So let me do my math, about 15 years, and he will be tleman from Michigan (Mr. BONIOR) is ments. continuing on serving this great insti- recognized for 5 minutes. Thanks also to Harold Volkmer who Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, first of came here, I saw him on the floor. tution, and he is an enormously tal- all, let me apologize to my friend, Elie Many of you knew him; he served many ented individual, a floor person here who we relied on. Wonderful family. Abboud, who has been waiting for me years in the House. He was a classmate Jerry started in our offices when we for an hour and a half to have lunch. I of mine, and was very instrumental in were the chief deputy whip. There were did not expect this to happen, and I am getting me elected whip. just four of us in there Judy, my wife; overwhelmed by the wonderful tributes b 1315 Jerry, Kathy and then Sarah. I guess and comments of my colleagues. that is five, and he was so instrumental I want to thank the gentleman from So I thank them all and I look for- ward to a final year of service with in our battles on Central America and Indiana (Mr. SOUDER) and the gen- them here. We are going to do wonder- disarmament issues and you name it, tleman from Nebraska (Mr. BEREUTER) he is there. He is a great resource for for their comments, and for spending ful things for our country together. I take this floor tonight to express this institution, and I wish Jerry all the time that they have here on the the best in his endeavors. floor throughout this hour-and-a-half, 2 my appreciation to people who have made it possible for me to be the whip Sarah Dufendach and Kathy Gille hours. have been with me the longest of the Mr. Speaker, I came to the floor this of my party and be a leader in my party, and that is my staff. They are an group. They worked on my first cam- afternoon, or actually I came this paign 25 years ago. Sarah and Kathy morning, but it is afternoon now, to extraordinary group of people, some of whom I will miss dearly. Although I and I, we all kind of grew up on the pay tribute to my staff. east side of Detroit, and as I said, they Before I do that, I want to express am sure we will be in contact with each other over the years and the months as both worked on my first campaign, and my appreciation to all the Members Kathy came to work with me about 20 who came to this well and spoke so lov- they go by, but some of them are leav- ing now, and they have been part of my years ago, seems like 22, but she was in ingly and so wonderfully concerning at the very beginning and she has been my service here. whip staff, and I want to express my thoughts and feelings to them today. an enormous, wise consult to me. She It means a great deal to me to, num- has great instincts. She has great hu- ber one, have such wonderful friend- Bridget Andrews will be coming over to the Rayburn staff with me for the manitarian instincts. She has great po- ships of people that I admire and re- litical wisdom and caring, and I am spect, and to have them publicly ex- next year and she is just a bright, thoughtful, caring, quiet but smart just going to miss her very, very much, press their feelings and their thoughts. but I know she is looking forward to woman, and I am really honored to It was quite an emotional and heartfelt the day when she can have a little bit have her and look forward to working experience and well received, I might of rest, as we all are, and I wish her and with her. say, and I thank them for it. Doug much happiness. I know that it Brian Taylor, who is here on the The gentlewoman from California will be there in abundance for them. floor as well, Brian has been with us a (Ms. PELOSI), of course, is going to be They put together well in their lives short time, but he has done a great, our next whip and a great leader of our the different pieces that make life so great job, and he has got all the abili- country, and she already is, but more profound and wonderful. The spiritual, ties to be a great legislative assistant greatness awaits her; and my friend, the physical, the emotional, the edu- in this institution, and I wish him all the gentleman from California (Mr. cational, all those pieces they do very, the best. He has had the obligation of GEORGE MILLER), who, with me, has very well, and she does extremely well. had so many battles over so many answering the phone when someone Kathy traveled to Central America. years on education, labor issues, Cen- calls to find out what is going on and She has been at all the battles that we tral America; we go back a long time, he does a great job. He knows how this have done over the years and the Viet- and he is one of the best. place works now. He is a wonderful per- nams veterans stuff, all the trade Of course, there is the gentlewoman son. issues, worked on the Committee on from California (Ms. WOOLSEY), who I Then Kim Kovach, who I will dearly Rules, as did Jerry, and she is just a have come to admire and respect, and miss. She started off not too long ago very special person, and I thank her is about as genuine and as real and as with us, a couple of years ago, several from the bottom of my heart for her committed to people as we can find in years ago, and she has done everything service. this place; and the gentleman from in the office, and she did our trade stuff Then Sarah, who with Kathy, worked Ohio (Mr. BROWN), who was here and for us on fast track. She has just pro- in that first campaign, has been with has now left, who will commence the gressed in such a wonderful fashion. me in the office now for 25 years. She leadership on the trade issue. He is al- She is caring, she is decent. She is started in Michigan. She lived in the ready a great leader in it, but he will going back to Pittsburgh. She got mar- same community I did. She has worked be even more so in the days and weeks ried. She is a lovely person, and who- in social services her whole life, and I and months ahead. ever gets her in employment in Pitts- consider this part of that. She has got Thanks to the gentleman from Texas burgh is going to be very, very fortu- enormous amounts of energy and opti- (Mr. EDWARDS) and the chief deputy nate. I wish Kim all the best in her en- mism and can-do-it-iveness and is a whip, the gentleman from California deavors. deeply caring person and was the ad- (Mr. FARR); the gentlewoman from I also want to take this opportunity ministrative and political part of our Connecticut (Ms. DELAURO), who spoke to thank Howard Moon, who came from operation that was so very, very impor- with such eloquence and love; the gen- the gentleman from California’s (Mr. tant. She did a great, great job for tlewoman from Ohio (Ms. KAPTUR); the MATSUI) staff. Howard is one of our many, many years. gentleman from Vermont (Mr. SAND- floor people here, and he will continue She is going on to wonderful things ERS), who always proves that I am bi- on in that capacity in the next session working for an organization called the partisan; the gentleman from Oregon of this Congress. He and Kristen are Vietnam Veterans of America Founda- (Mr. WU); the gentleman from Maine very special people, smart, hard- tion, which was an offshoot of the (Mr. ALLEN); the gentlewoman from working, thoughtful, competent, all original Vietnam Veterans of America. Nevada (Ms. CARSON); the gentleman the things someone would want in a I guess it really was not an offshoot, from Guam (Mr. UNDERWOOD), who is staff person, and I wish Howard all the but it is Bobby Muller who was instru- going to be the next Governor of Guam; best and I will miss him. We will see mental in forming both of those orga- the gentleman from Texas (Mr. GREEN); him, though, on the floor. So I guess I nizations, one which is now a national

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 00:06 Dec 22, 2001 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K20DE7.052 pfrm02 PsN: H20PT1 H10948 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 20, 2001 veterans organization. She is going to LEGISLATION TO BE CONSIDERED Since it would be politically impos- go work over there, and they do stuff IN SECOND SESSION OF 107TH sible to lower the work adjuster levels like land mines. CONGRESS for health care providers in urban They are the folks that got the Nobel The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a areas, the adjustment upward to the Peace Prize for the work they did on previous order of the House, the gen- 1.000 floor would be enacted without re- land mine issues around the world. So tleman from Nebraska (Mr. BEREUTER) gard to budget neutrality agreement in it is a good place for Sarah because is recognized for 5 minutes. the present law, thereby requiring Con- when she puts her heart and soul into Mr. BEREUTER. Mr. Speaker, today gress to change law to authorize an in- something, she works hard at it, and I have introduced four bills for consid- crease in program expenditures. there is nothing that could be more im- eration during the next year and I While Congress has attempted to correct portant than doing that kind of work, want to call them at least briefly to the inequities for hospitals, it has not ad- making sure we demilitarize our land the attention of the House for the dressed parallel problems with the physician so that our loved ones around the world Members and staff who will be watch- component of our country’s rural health infra- do not lose their lives and their limbs. ing or reading the CONGRESSIONAL structure. There will be other things I am sure RECORD. The Benefits Improvement and Protection that she will be doing over there but The first of them is entitled the Act of 2000 addressed inadequate payment she is a great person, and I wish her all Lewis and Clark Voyage of Scientific for Medicare+Choice organizations, and took the best in her endeavors, and I thank Discovery Act, and it really is a com- steps to stabilize and improve rural hospital her for her service. prehensive effort to foster the better payment. Nothing substantive in the legisla- management of the biological and tion, however, addressed the underlying Another person who I should mention physical health of the Missouri River. issues of inadequate reimbursement of the is Chris Cook, who was with me for 25 The second and third bills relate to costs of providing physician services under years as well and left just recently. I Afghanistan and Central Asian repub- Medicare Part B. have four people that were with me vir- lics and the ability and assistance and According to the Centers for Medicare and tually the whole time, Kathy, Sarah, authorization for that part of the world Medicaid Services, ‘‘physician work’’ is the Ed Bruley, who is still there and Chris to produce food sufficient to feed them- amount of time, skill and intensity a physician Cook, Christine Cook. And Christine selves, at least on a sustainable or sub- puts into a patient visit. Physicians and other left recently from the Michigan office sistence basis. health care providers in rural areas put in as and those now kind of form the team The second of the bills relates to a much or even more time, skill and intensity that we have operated with for two and multi-lateral approach we would par- into a patient visit as do physicians in urban a half decades. And I am going to miss ticipate through the Treasury Depart- areas. Yet, rural physicians are paid less for Christine. I will see her. She is busy ment with cooperation and assistance their work under the Medicare program than now as a grandma. We were all young with the State Department. It has 15 those who practice in urban areas! This is not when we started out in this business, bipartisan cosponsors already, and it only unfair, but discriminatory against rural but we have other responsibilities now would utilize a trust fund with the fi- areas! in our lives. And she is handling that duciary responsibility placed in the The amount Medicare spends on its bene- with great grace and she is a gracious, World Bank. ficiaries varies substantially across the coun- lovely woman and I miss her already. The third is a bilateral authorization try, far more than can be accounted for by dif- Then let me finally say that my wife, program involving the State and ferences in the cost of living or differences in Judy, who worked in our office, in the USAID, and I will come back to those health status. Since beneficiaries and others whip’s office, chief deputy whip’s office two bills briefly. pay into the program on the basis of income and then in the majority whip’s office The fourth bill is a Rural Equity and wages and beneficiaries pay the same and in the minority whip’s office was Payment Index Reform Act, and I had premium for Part B services, the geographic an enormous piece in making things a chance to briefly mention that in a 1 disparity results in substantial cross-subsidies work and is the central piece of my minute address several hours ago. This from people living in low payment states with life. And she was just fabulous in doing bill will address a significant differen- conservative practice styles or beneficiary all the wonderful things she does. Car- tial and reimbursement levels to urban preferences to people living in higher payment ing, loving and advocating and fighting and rural health care providers. The states with aggressive practice styles or bene- for the things that are important to formulas used by Medicare programs to ficiary preferences. Physician work should be her, socioeconomic justice, racial jus- reimburse health care providers for valued equally, irrespective of the geographic tice. So she is a beacon of light for me beneficiaries’ medical care, are not ac- location of the physician. and for many people, and I want her to curately measuring the cost of the pro- The work geographic practice costs index know that. I look forward to marching viding services and are reimbursing for Nebraska is currently 0.949. According to through life with her. physicians and other health care pro- this Member’s calculations, establishing a floor To all the Hill staff who I had the viders in a manner that disadvantages of 1.000 would translate into a $7,562,772 an- pleasure to work with, thank you for rural providers and, therefore, rural nual increase in Medicare payments to Ne- your cooperation and for your support. citizens. braska physicians. We have information of the To run a whip shop is not easy. You do Many rural communities have had current index levels for other states that we not just need your staff. There is a lot great difficulty retaining physicians can make available to interested Members. of people that are involved and a lot of and other skilled health care profes- Mr. Speaker, this Member urges his col- energy and a lot of heart and soul gets sionals. Recruitment difficulties for leagues to support the Rural Equity Payment poured into these issues. And, I hope primary and tertiary care remain more Index Reform Act. over the next year, to thank you all in- severe in areas with lower costs of liv- Mr. Speaker, with respect to the Af- dividually and to give you my best ing indices. It makes little sense, ghanistan bills, the two that I have in- wishes in your careers. therefore, to pay physicians less in troduced, I would say it is important lower costs of living areas when these that Members understand that as Af- Mr. Speaker, you have been very gen- areas usually have the physician short- ghanistan moves towards developing a erous. This has been a long 5 minutes, ages. new government, it is important for and I want to thank you for your kind- The Rural Equity Payment Index Re- the U.S. to provide incentives for the ness this afternoon. I want to wish my form Act will lessen the disparity people of Afghanistan to create a new colleagues a very happy holiday sea- which currently exists between urban national government which will move son; a happy Hanukkah which has and rural areas. Specifically, the legis- towards increased stability in the re- passed; a merry Christmas and a spir- lation would guarantee that we would gion. itual Kwanzaa and a Ramadan Koran have a gradual phase-in of a floor of I would like to thank the distin- for those who just finished their holy 1.000 for the Medicare physician work guished Members from both sides of the season. adjuster, thereby gradually raising all aisle who have agreed to serve as origi- We look forward to a good session the localities with a work adjuster below nal co-sponsors of the measure, and, in next part of this 107th Congress. 1.000 to that level. particular, the distinguished

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 00:06 Dec 22, 2001 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K20DE7.054 pfrm02 PsN: H20PT1 December 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H10949 gentlelady from North Carolina (Mrs. building, Afghanistan would not be eli- Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, the U.S. CLAYTON). Her commitment to assist- gible for programming until the Sec- Government has repeatedly committed ant people in the U.S. and the rest of retary of State certifies that the people to a trustee relationship with the the world feed themselves through the of Afghanistan have made substantial American Indian nations. Defined by Farmer-to-Farmer program and other progress towards creating a national treaties, statutes, and interpreted by technical education programs will government which meets four criteria: the courts, the trust relationship re- truly be missed in this Body during the one, has diverse ethnic and religious quires the Federal Government to exer- next Congress. representation; two, does not sponsor cise the highest degree of care with Mr. Speaker a very special note of terrorism or harbor terrorists; three, tribal and Indian lands and resources. appreciation is extended to Dr. Fred demonstrates a strong commitment to At first, the Federal trust responsi- Starr of the School for Advanced Inter- eliminating poppy production use for bility served to protect tribal lands and national Studies of Johns Hopkins Uni- opium production; and, four, meets tribal communities from intrusion. versity for the concepts that undergird internationally recognized human However, in a push to acquire tribal this legislation and for his generous rights standards. lands and turn Indians into farmers, amount of time and advice to this Mr. Speaker, helping the people in the Federal Government imposed res- member and my staff Alicia O’Donnell, the region feed themselves is not only ervation allotment programs pursuant as we drafted this legislation. The dis- benefits which we are creating for to the General Allotment Act of 1887. tinguished Dr. Starr first explained his them, it is important to us and to Under these policies, the selling and views and proposal at an Aspen insti- other countries. It would provide an leasing of allotted lands and inherited tute breakfast sponsored by the distin- opportunity to build good will in a re- interests became primary functions of guished former senator from Iowa, gion which has been neglected by U.S. the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Tribes Rich Clark. policymakers and U.S. assistance pro- lost 90 million acres and much of the grams. We cannot leave a vacuum b 1330 remaining 54 million acres was opened there like the one that was left behind to non-Indian use by lease. In sum, the One important incentive which the after the Soviets were expelled from Federal Government took the trust re- U.S. can extend is assistance to address Afghanistan. one of its most immediate needs, the U.S. leadership, in creating a long- sponsibility for Indian land upon itself need to rebuild Afghanistan’s capa- term trust fund, can be a critical step in order to gain the benefit of vast trib- bility to feed itself. towards rebuilding confidence in the al lands and resources that were guar- Indeed, nearly all of the indigenous USA. When funds from public and pri- anteed by treaty, executive order, and tools for food production and rural de- vate sources are gathered and distrib- agreements for exclusive use by the velopment in the Afghanistan area uted through a multilateral mecha- tribes. have been destroyed. The people of Af- nism, it becomes much more difficult It is widely known, Mr. Speaker, that ghanistan, necessarily, have eaten for governments in the region to dis- the BIA grossly mismanaged and their seed stocks and most have miss the projects as ephemeral U.S. squandered billions of dollars worth of slaughtered all of their breeding live- foreign policy initiatives. Additionally, resources that should have gone to the stock to meet their immediate food re- providing programming funds for the benefit of often impoverished American quirements. Additionally, over 20 years Central Asian Republics and not solely Indians. Today, the Secretary of the of civil war and political unrest in Af- to Afghanistan, which will certainly Interior is faced by a mandate from ghanistan have resulted in the destruc- become the recipient of massive bilat- Congress to clean up the accounting tion of the country’s limited basic irri- eral and multilateral human assistance and management of the Indian trust gation systems. programs, will further demonstrate the funds, and by a lawsuit alleging a great Unfortunately, the food production U.S. commitment to the entire region. failure by the Secretary’s trust respon- capabilities in the mountainous re- Mr. Speaker, I hope my colleagues sibility for Indian lands. In response, gions of Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, will look at this legislation. I think it the Secretary has proposed a plan to Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Pakistan begins the process of seeking a long- create a new Bureau of Indian Trust have reached abject levels, too, thus re- term solution to the region’s dire food Asset Management and remove the sults in a regional crisis. production challenges; and, further- trust functions from the Bureau of In- Mr. Speaker, the Afghanistan and more, it is a real incentive for them to dian Affairs. Central Asia Republics Sustainable move the kind of government which Mr. Speaker, in my opinion, this pro- Food Production Trust Fund Act that I will bring peace and stability to the re- have introduced directs the Secretary posal will profoundly affect the BIA’s gion. management of 54 million acres of In- of the Treasury to enter into negotia- Mr. Speaker, this Member would note that tions for the creation of a multilateral dian lands, the administration of trust the Afghanistan and Central Asian Republics funds derived from those lands, and global trust fund to address the food Sustainable Food Production Trust Fund is not production crisis in Afghanistan and nearly every aspect of economic devel- intended to replace similar bilateral projects opment, agriculture, and land manage- the surrounding Central Asian Repub- which USAID has begun to conduct in the re- lics. Through the trust fund, non- ment within Indian country. gion. Furthermore, the trust fund is not in- I am greatly concerned that this plan governmental organizations, working tended to supplant the very necessary emer- in conjunction with local and regional is repeating the failure of the many gency food assistance programs in Afghani- trust reform efforts of the past. Re- entities, would receive grants to con- stan and the surrounding Central Asian Re- duct food production in rural develop- cently, 193 Indian tribes unanimously publics. adopted a resolution opposing this re- ment projects, including microenter- Mr. Speaker, it is critical that the U.S. and organization and transfer of the re- prise loan programs, in Afghanistan the rest of the global community begin to seek sponsibilities of the BIA. I strongly be- and in the impoverished mountainous long-term solutions to the region’s dire food lieve that this reorganization effort regions of the countries I previously production challenges. Through the creation of cannot go forward until the Depart- mentioned. the Afghanistan and Central Asian Republics ment consults with Indian tribes in the Upon the creation of the trust fund, Sustainable Food Production Trust Fund, the the NGOs would be immediately eligi- U.S. can take an important step toward that development of a business processes ble to receive grants to execute end. plan for trust reform, a clear plan for performing the basic trust functions of projects in the countries of the Central f Asian Republics. This is a model laid accounting, collections, recordkeeping out for us by Dr. Fred Starr, a very dis- INDIAN TRUST MANAGEMENT inspections enforcement and resource tinguished member of SAIS at Johns REFORM management. The plan must include Hopkins University, in a breakfast for The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. policies, procedures and controls. the Aspen Institute held in this Capitol SIMPSON). Under a previous order of the The fundamental and consistent crit- building several months ago. House, the gentleman from New Jersey icism of the Department’s trust reform In order to provide the important in- (Mr. PALLONE) is recognized for 5 min- efforts over the last decade has been centive during critical stages of state- utes. the failure to develop a plan for these

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 00:06 Dec 22, 2001 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A20DE7.044 pfrm02 PsN: H20PT1 H10950 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 20, 2001 business operations of trust manage- strip the costs of doing it right. Con- women as they fight against discrimi- ment. Instead, the DOI has a well-docu- gress must fund trust reform, and the nation, and this treaty has led to sub- mented record of making short-term IIM beneficiaries and tribes should not stantial improvements for women’s cosmetic changes in response to court- bear the burden of paying to fix the lives in countries including Japan, imposed deadlines or congressional in- trust system. We therefore oppose the Brazil, Sri Lanka, and Zambia. In fact, quiries. Department’s proposed reprogramming when Brazil redrafted its constitution, Mr. Speaker, it is notable that this of $300 million within the Fiscal 2002 they used CEDAW as a framework for criticism, a lack of structural founda- budget from the BIA budget to fund the their human rights for women. The tion, is exactly the same as has been proposed BITAM, and any other pro- Brazilian constitution now contains leveled against the Department’s de- posal to remove funds from the BIA for provisions on gender equality, gender- velopment of the Trust Asset and Ac- this purpose. based violence, equality of rights with- counting Management System. All IV. The Secretary of Interior should in marriage, family planning, and em- tribal leaders strongly support trust come forward in an honest and forth- ployment, paralleling those contained reform and want to work construc- right way to discuss ways of settling on in CEDAW. tively with the Department and with historic account balances. If she can- To date, 168 countries have ratified Congress to ensure sound management not do this, then Congress must ad- CEDAW. However, the United States is of tribal assets. In fact, it is the tribes dress this issue substantively. not one of those countries. In fact, the that have the greatest interest in en- V. Do no harm. Many tribes and BIA United States is the only industrialized suring that tribal assets and resources field offices have been successful in es- nation that has not ratified CEDAW, a are properly managed. tablishing sound trust management for distinction that places us in the com- In this spirit, I will submit for the their lands pursuant to the tribal self- pany of North Korea, Iran, and Afghan- RECORD the following principles of the determination policy. These successful istan. The decision to abandon this em- National Congress of American Indi- systems should not be harmed or modi- barrassing distinction is long overdue. ans, which should guide the Depart- fied by the trust reform efforts without The last 3 months have focused on re- ment of the Interior in its trust reform tribal consent. covering from the tragic events of Sep- efforts. Secretary Norton clearly needs VI. Successful development and re- tember 11 and fighting against ter- help in attending to the concerns of source management in Indian Country rorism. And as a part of our response to Native Americans, and I would hope are linked to Indian control. The fu- the terrorist attacks, the U.S. has these principles would be taken into ture of trust management includes in- overthrown the Taliban, a government consideration by her. creased protection and tribal control that stripped Afghan women of all free- I. Put first things first. Creating a over lands and resources, and a federal doms, dignity, and respect. Now the new agency does not create trust re- system that provides technical assist- United States will play an important form, and we unequivocally oppose this ance and trust oversight on resource role in rebuilding the Afghan Govern- proposal as currently framed. Tribal management in a flexible arrangement ment. Critical to building this new de- leadership urges the Secretary to stop that is driven by self determination mocracy will be the inclusion and ac- the BITAM reorganization effort until through the special circumstances, ceptance of Afghan women. there has been an opportunity to ac- legal and treaty rights of each tribe But in our quest to help Afghanistan tively engage and consult with tribes and reservation. Different regions in rebuild, we are presented with a shame- in developing an alternative plan for Indian Country and their specialization ful irony. While we are trying to teach the business processes of trust manage- in grazing, timber, oil & gas, commer- the Afghani people that women must ment in an open and consensus-based cial real estate, agriculture, fisheries, be an equal part of a post-Taliban de- process. Once the Department, working water, etc., will all require different mocracy, we contradict ourselves by with tribes, has a clear definition of systems that must reflect the unique refusing to ratify the one international the tasks that must be accomplished, needs of each. treaty that ensures the rights of all then any staff reorganization should be VII. The survival of tribal cultures women. If we truly want to be regarded based on this business processes plan. and traditions is dependent upon the as a world leader and champion of II. Tribes can help solve this prob- continuance of tribal lands and re- human rights, our country must ratify lem, but the Secretary must consult sources as durable means to live and be this treaty. Women around the world and collaborate with the tribal leader- Indian. One role of the trustee is to are depending on the United States to ship on a government-to-government, protect the long-term viability of trib- show support for CEDAW, because sovereign-to-sovereign basis. Announce al lands and resources and ensure that United States’ support will strengthen and defend is not consultation. The the actions of the trustee are con- CEDAW’s purpose and enhance its Secretary and the tribes should agree sistent with tribal control of the use credibility. that the upcoming regional meetings and development of Indian lands. During my 9 years in Congress, the ratification of this treaty has been a should be to consult on the scope of the f issues to be addressed. The scoping top priority of mine. Although it is the meetings planned at present are too ANNIVERSARY OF CEDAW purview of the other body to ratify a fast and too few, and should be ex- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a U.N. treaty, 90 bipartisan Members of tended to cover all regions, with an ex- previous order of the House, the gentle- the House of Representatives have tended timeline. A Tribal Leaders Task woman from California (Ms. WOOLSEY) signed a House Resolution asking the Force on Trust Reform should be cre- is recognized for 5 minutes. Senate to take up this issue and ratify ated and funded, and consultation Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, this CEDAW. Please join this effort to con- should include the IIM account holders. past Tuesday, December 18, marked the vince the administration and the other Consultation must continue through- 22nd anniversary of the United Na- body that the time has come for the out the trust reform effort, and the dis- tions’ adoption of the Convention on United States to join 168 other nations cussions must be marked by some fun- the Elimination of All Forms of Dis- who have committed themselves to damental ground rules. The tribes in- crimination Against Women, otherwise safeguarding basic human rights and sist that the Department agree to deal known as CEDAW. Adopted by the U.N. ending gender discrimination and rati- in good faith, avoid self-dealing, and General Assembly in 1979, CEDAW es- fying CEDAW. commit to full disclosure of relevant tablished a universal definition of dis- f and material information (including crimination against women and pro- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a that relating to known failures and vides international standards to dis- previous order of the House, the gentle- losses). courage sex-based discrimination. woman from the District of Columbia III. In the past twelve years, Interior These standards encourage equality in (Ms. NORTON) is recognized for 5 min- has paid more than a billion dollars in education, health care, employment, utes. judgments and settlements for its fail- and all other areas of public life. (Ms. NORTON addressed the House. ures to protect the trust assets. The This comprehensive United Nations Her remarks will appear hereafter in costs of continued failure will far out- treaty serves as a powerful tool for all the Extensions of Remarks.)

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 00:06 Dec 22, 2001 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K20DE7.058 pfrm02 PsN: H20PT1 December 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H10951 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a and commitment and dedication to giv- morally vindicate our effort in Afghan- previous order of the House, the gen- ing the people of Afghanistan a better istan was the obvious joy of so many tleman from Ohio (Mr. BROWN) is rec- life, as we should, to helping them get people in Afghanistan that we helped ognized for 5 minutes. rid of that terrible regime, then I do rid them of this barbarous repressive (Mr. BROWN of Ohio addressed the not think we have earned the right to regime. House. His remarks will appear here- go do that somewhere else. Saddam Hussein is not a lot better after in the Extensions of Remarks.) than the Taliban, but I do not see in b 1345 f Iraq the kind of opposition that would I do not think that we can simply go allow us to do the same thing. So while NO EXPRESSION OF SUPPORT IN from country and oppose destruction, to continue to support the sanctions CONGRESS FOR WAR IN IRAQ even when it is morally justified to go and I continue to say we should work The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a after some bad people, without living with opposition within Iran, if possible, previous order of the House, the gen- up to the second part that of commit- to launch a military assault on Iraq tleman from Massachusetts (Mr. ment. comparable to what we do in Afghani- FRANK) is recognized for 5 minutes. Secondly, an attack on Iraq, unlike stan would be counterproductive. I Mr. FRANK. Mr. Speaker, along with the war in Afghanistan, would be al- hope it will not be done. Clearly, the a large majority of the House, I voted most universally opposed by a variety resolution we voted offers no support for a resolution that reiterated our op- of others. The Bush administration has for that. learned that going it alone is not the position to the acquisition by Saddam f best strategy. I am glad the Bush ad- Hussein of Iraq of weapons of mass de- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. ministration has abandoned the kind of struction. But I am concerned that SIMPSON). Under a previous order of the unilateralism that unfortunately some might try, quite inaccurately, to House, the gentleman from American marked its early months. But if we take that large vote repeating our con- Samoa (Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA) is recog- now attack Iraq, we would be back in demnation of Saddam Hussein and our nized for 5 minutes. insistence he comply with U.N. resolu- that situation. In fact, any hope of fur- (Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA addressed the tions regarding these weapons, that ther cooperation with Arab regimes in House. His remarks will appear here- some might mistake this as an expres- getting intelligence, in prosecuting after in the Extensions of Remarks.) sion of support for a war in Iraq. terrorists and continuing to go after al f First of all, we should be very clear: Qaeda would be discouraged. there is no legislation, no resolution Mr. Speaker, I am no fan of the re- MORATORIUM CALLED FOR ON that has passed this House, that ex- gime in Saudi Arabia which is lacking VETERAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG presses support for war in Iraq. The in so many respects; I have become in- CO-PAYS post-September 11 resolution was ex- creasing disenchanted with Mubarak in The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a plicitly limited to involvement in the Egypt, but they, at this point, seem to previous order of the House, the gen- attack on the World Trade Center. And me better than what we would get as tleman from Ohio (Mr. STRICKLAND) is to date, no one has produced evidence, an alternative if we were to launch an recognized for 5 minutes. as reprehensible as Saddam Hussein is, attack on Iraq that could destabilize Mr. STRICKLAND. Mr. Speaker, I as despicable as his regime, that he was those countries. And as King Abdullah, may be the last speaker in this Cham- in any significant way involved in that. the King of Jordan, in the tradition of ber of this particular session of the Many of us, in fact many of us who his father, seems to be a responsible in- House of Representatives. I rise today voted for the resolution, signed a letter dividual trying to do well, I do not to say when it comes to the way we to the President reiterating we do not want to see those efforts undercut. treat our veterans in this country, talk believe it would be appropriate to com- So it would be counterproductive in is cheap, but actions speak louder than mit America to a major military ac- the war against terrorism to go after words. Why do I say that? tion in Iraq or anywhere else in the Iraq. I would love to see Saddam Hus- Mr. Speaker, I have in my hands this world without a congressional vote. sein out of power. He is a vicious and afternoon a document from the Depart- And I would be, at this point, voting brutal man, but to attack him mili- ment of Veterans Affairs entitled, ‘‘Im- against that. tarily at this point, engendering the plementation of Medication Co-pay- We did a very good job in Afghani- opposition this would engender in the ment Changes.’’ It is a document that stan. The American military made us Muslim world, would be counter- details the changes that will take place proud. And, by the way, that is the productive to our fight against ter- in the level of co-payment made avail- American military that President Bush rorism. able to veterans who get their prescrip- inherited from President Clinton. All Indeed, as a strong supporter of the tion medications at the VA hospitals. during the campaign of 2000 candidates legitimate right of Israel for self de- What we are proposing is outrageous in Bush and CHENEY denigrated the Amer- fense, which is now under attack from my judgment. ican military, claimed inaccurately the most irresponsible elements in the Currently, most veterans who go to that Clinton had somehow left it impo- Arab world, people should understand, VA hospitals and receive their medica- tent. All of a sudden it got very good in President Bush never said that he was tions as an outpatient pay a $2 co-pay a hurry, because that very military for a Palestinian state until after Sep- per prescription. On February 4, ac- that President Bush inherited from tember 11. The political need to show cording to this document, that co-pay President Clinton showed a great ca- some connection to the Muslim world will be increased from $2 a prescription pacity in Afghanistan. moved him in that direction. I fear to $7 a prescription, a whooping 250 But as good as they were and as care- greatly that an attack on Iraq, with all percent increase. An unacceptable in- ful as they were, innocent lives were of the negative consequences that crease. Why is this so outrageous? It is lost, property was destroyed, the econ- would have in the Muslim world would, outrageous because this House has re- omy, already in tough shape, was dis- in fact, lessen rather than strengthen cently passed a $15 billion bailout for rupted, food distribution was inhibited. America’s support for Israel’s legiti- the huge airline companies, $15 billion. We had a moral right and a moral obli- mate needs. I fear there would be a This House has recently passed a bill gation to go into Afghanistan. But hav- tendency to trade-off a little bit of that that would have provided $24 billion in ing done that, having unleashed signifi- support for Israel at a time of great tax rebates going all of the way back cant military power in that poor coun- crisis because of this. to 1986, giving profitable companies a try, for good moral reasons, I think it Finally, they are not analogous. Not give-back of all of the taxes they had is now an equal moral obligation to only do we not have Saddam Hussein paid under the alternative minimum show that we can work just as hard to not having attacked us the way the Af- tax since 1986, estimated to be a $24 bil- help rebuild the country, to help feed ghan-supported Taliban allowed al lion give-back. And yet at the same people, and to help reconstruct it. Qaeda to do it, we do not have the time, we are in the process of increas- In the first place, I would say this: same situation. There is no Northern ing the co-pay for veterans’ medicines until we have shown an equal ability Alliance. One of the things that helps from $2 to $7.

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 02:11 Dec 22, 2001 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K20DE7.061 pfrm02 PsN: H20PT1 H10952 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 20, 2001 Mr. Speaker, I serve a veterans hos- ments of the first session of the 107th ing. States and school districts will pital in southern Ohio, the Chillicothe Congress. I am proud of this House of have more freedom to decide the most VA Hospital. I have been told by ad- Representatives and how it has risen to effective way to spend Federal dollars. ministration there that the average the challenges of this very turbulent And they will be held accountable for veteran who gets prescription drugs at year. their decisions. Federal funds will be that facility will get 10 or more pre- We started this session after the clos- put in the programs that have the most scriptions per month. If we take a $7 est Presidential election in our Na- positive impact on children, programs, co-pay and multiply that by 10, it is tion’s history, with an evenly divided for instance, that make sure that all $70, a sizable amount of money for a Senate and a closely divided House. We our kids are reading by the third grade. veteran living on a fixed income. These conclude it with an admirable track Parents will be empowered with infor- veterans frequently get not 1-month record of accomplishments in the face mation about the quality of their chil- supply, but a 3-month supply at a time. of a Nation that has utterly changed in dren’s schools and their teachers so If we take $70 times 3, it is $210. Why is a time of war. The themes we focused that parents can make the best deci- it that we talk so eloquently in this on at the beginning—economic secu- sions for their kids’ education. And House about our concern for our mili- rity, retirement security, national se- parents with children in failing schools tary, we honor our veterans, and yet curity, and education—still occupy our will be able to use Federal funds to pay when it comes to taking action, we pe- attention at the end. for private, religious, or community- nalize them at the same time we are We started this session debating eco- based after-school tutoring. willing to give huge, huge tax cuts to nomic security. Should we take the Last week, the House passed the con- profitable corporations, many of them steps necessary to jump-start our econ- ference report and the Senate com- multi-national corporations. omy? The Congress, amid great debate, pleted its work and the President will A 250 percent increase on our vet- considered the President’s campaign sign this legislation in early January. erans for medicines they need to stay pledge to return $1.35 trillion of the From the beginning, we planned on tax healthy or maybe even to stay alive, taxpayers’ money to the taxpayers relief and educational reform. But the and we are doing it at a time when we themselves. We started in the House Congress showed it was able to respond are passing out money up here like with the principle that it is wrong to to an immediate crisis. drunken sailors. We have passed so penalize married people with a higher On September 11, the American peo- many give-backs and pork barrel tax rate. We passed legislation to get ple were deliberately and viciously at- spending bills in this session of this rid of the marriage penalty. We be- tacked by terrorists who hijacked four House of Representatives, and yet we lieved it was wrong to tax people when airplanes, crashing two of them into are penalizing our veterans. It is no they die, so we got rid of the death tax. the World Trade Towers, one of them wonder that veterans across this coun- We believed that all Americans de- into the Pentagon. The fourth crashed try have a right to say when it comes served some tax relief, so we passed into a field in Pennsylvania after a he- to the actions of this House, talk is broad, across-the-board tax relief, roic struggle by crew and passengers cheap, but actions speak louder than which included a refund check for all that led to the crash of that airplane. words. Americans who pay income taxes. Many of us believe that the terrorists On February 4 when veterans go to We believed that families needed help planned to crash that plane into this our VA facilities to get their medi- to raise their kids and to send their very Capitol of the United States of cines, and they have been used to pay kids to school. We doubled the child America. Those people who stopped $2 per prescription and they are asked tax credit from $500 to $1,000 to give those terrorists from their dastardly to pay $7 for that prescription, I hope parents more money at home to take deed did a great service not only to the they rebel. I hope they let those of us care of diapers and school supplies and people who work here, the people who in this Chamber know how they feel braces and all the other things that serve here, but certainly to the Amer- about this outrageous action. kids need. We also passed tax-free edu- ican people themselves. We hold those Mr. Speaker, I have introduced a bill cation savings accounts to encourage deeds in the greatest and highest honor to place a 5-year moratorium on any parents to save money for their chil- that I think this country can bestow. This disaster changed the character increase for veterans’ prescription dren’s education. To improve retire- of Congress and the face of this Nation. drugs. My bill is H.R. 2820. I currently ment security, we included monu- I am proud of how this House has re- have 42 cosponsors. I am hopeful that mental IRA/401(k) reform so that peo- acted. From the moment we sang ‘‘God every Member of this Chamber will ple could save more money tax-free for Bless America’’ on the steps of the Cap- choose to cosponsor this legislation, their retirement. itol building, we sent the message to and as soon as we get back here after Tax relief is the best remedy for a the world that we are united in fight- the first of the year, we will pass this slowing economy, and there is no ques- ing this new war on terrorism. We im- legislation so that we will not penalize tion in my mind that we did the right mediately got to work on a series of our veterans and require them to pay thing by passing the tax relief package initiatives to go after these murderers more than they are currently paying early enough to soften what could have and safeguard our Nation from future for their needed prescription medica- been an even greater economic blow to tions. attacks. our country. The President signed this Three days after the attack, Congress f legislation on June 7. He kept his passed a bill providing $40 billion to The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a promise to the American people, and fund September 11 recovery efforts and previous order of the House, the gentle- we kept our commitment to economic to combat terrorism. On the same day, woman from Texas (Ms. JACKSON-LEE) security. But tax relief was not our we passed a resolution authorizing the is recognized for 5 minutes. only accomplishment in this historic President to use force against those (Ms. JACKSON-LEE addressed the session of this Congress. who played a role in these attacks. House. Her remarks will appear here- The President promised to work on a In the days that followed, we passed after in the Extensions of Remarks.) bipartisan basis to reform education, legislation vitally important to fight- f to improve our education system so ing this new war and in protecting b 1400 that no child is left behind. As a former America from further attack: teacher and coach, I understand how An airline recovery bill to help those ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF FIRST important education is to our Nation’s airlines struggling after the attack on SESSION OF 107TH CONGRESS future and how complicated school re- our Nation. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. form truly is. An antiterrorism bill to provide our SIMPSON). Under a previous order of the We worked on legislation that would law enforcement officials with the House, the gentleman from Illinois do the following: children from the tools they need to track terrorists and (Mr. HASTERT) is recognized for 5 min- third to eighth grades would be tested bring them to justice. utes. annually in such important subjects as An aviation security bill to improve Mr. HASTERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise reading and mathematics so that we safety at our country’s airports for today to talk about the accomplish- could make sure that they are learn- travelers and airport employees.

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 00:06 Dec 22, 2001 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K20DE7.065 pfrm02 PsN: H20PT1 December 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H10953 For bioterrorism, to protect our Na- that lack coverage, and hold HMOs ac- mittee of conference on the disagreeing tion from this growing threat, which countable, allowing patients to chal- votes of the two Houses on the amend- we hope the Senate will complete this lenge their insurance plans if they fail ment of the Senate to the bill (H.R. week. to deliver quality coverage. 3061) ‘‘An Act making appropriations The terrorist attacks pushed an al- We will have other initiatives. We for the Departments of Labor, Health ready struggling economy into a reces- must authorize the historic Welfare and Human Services, and Education, sion. The House responded by passing Reform Act, first passed in 1996. We and related agencies for the fiscal year an economic stimulus package. Unfor- will consider proposals to strengthen ending September 30, 2002, and for tunately, the other body was unable to retirement security, including making other purposes.’’. pass similar legislation. Our bill was a prescription drugs more affordable and f fair and balanced bill that would have available to America’s seniors. helped workers who lost their jobs keep We must also help our President in RECESS their health insurance. Most impor- this historic fight against terrorism. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. tantly, it would have helped those Whether it be providing more resources SIMPSON). Pursuant to clause 12 of rule workers get back to work. It looks for homeland security and getting I, the Chair declares the House in re- today that the other body will not more money for our armed services, cess subject to the call of the Chair. complete work on our legislation. I whether it be the effort to prepare our Accordingly (at 2 o’clock and 19 min- think that is a shame. Nation for biological and chemical ter- utes p.m.), the House stood in recess One of the biggest frustrations this rorism, or our efforts to reform our in- subject to the call of the Chair. year has been the lack of production surance laws so that our Nation will be from our friends on the other side of adequately prepared for the con- f the Rotunda. The House has led the sequences of terrorist attacks, this b 1702 way in implementing the President’s Congress will do the right things for agenda, but on too many occasions the the American people. AFTER RECESS Senate has dropped the ball. Looking over the events of this last The recess having expired, the House Here is the long list of items that year, I cannot help but note the pass- was called to order at 5 o’clock and 2 passed this House but that the Senate ing of several important Members of minutes p.m. has left for next year: Congress: Joe Moakley, a great Amer- f We passed the President’s faith-based ican from Massachusetts; Norm Sisi- initiative, to give religious organiza- sky, a wonderful person who served MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE tions the same rights as other groups this House from Virginia; Floyd A message from the Senate by Mr. to use Federal funds to help America’s Spence, from South Carolina; and Ju- Monahan, one of its clerks, announced less fortunate. lian Dixon, from California, all served that the Senate has passed with an We passed a comprehensive energy their country with distinction, in dif- amendment to House amendment to bill to step up energy production here ferent ways, but with the same sense of Senate amendments in which the con- at home, reduce our reliance on foreign patriotic duty. They will be sorely currence of the House is requested, a sources of energy, and make energy missed in this House of Representa- bill of the House of the following title: cleaner and cheaper and more depend- tives. H.R. 2884. An act to amend the Internal able for years to come. Not only does In conclusion, let me report to you, Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax relief for this bill set us on a more secure road Mr. Speaker, that this House of Rep- victims of the terrorist attacks against the for the future, it helps our economy by resentatives has served the people in a United States on September 11, 2001. creating another 700,000 American jobs. year of turbulence and war with dis- The message also announced that the We passed a bill that banned human tinction. I am proud of our efforts, and Senate agreed to the report of the com- cloning for reproduction and research I look forward to an equally successful mittee of conference on the disagreeing to uphold the sanctity of life, as well as year in the second session of the 107th votes of the two Houses on the amend- the Unborn Victims of Violence Act, Congress. ment of the Senate to the bill (H.R. which makes it a Federal crime to Mr. Speaker, I would be remiss if I 3338) ‘‘An Act making appropriations harm or kill an unborn child during a did not thank the people who make for the Department of Defense for the violent attack against a pregnant this Congress work, who are here day fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, woman. in and day out, in the wee hours of the and for other purposes.’’. We passed Trade Promotion Author- morning, who enroll our bills, who f ity for our President so that he could make this institution a great institu- open new world markets for American tion; and also those people who in the GENERAL LEAVE goods and services, grow our economy, times of terror and terrorist attack Mr. DOOLITTLE. Mr. Speaker, I ask and open up 1 million new jobs by the spent countless hours and days and unanimous consent that all Members year 2006. weeks making this place available to may have 5 legislative days in which to We passed election reform, to restore the American people so that this Con- revise and extend their remarks on the the American public’s confidence in gress could do its work. I thank you. topic of the out-of-order speech of the the democratic process and ensure that God bless America. gentlewoman from California (Ms. America’s voting system is the very f PELOSI). best in the world. The SPEAKER. Is there objection to Clearly, the other body has much MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE the request of the gentleman from work to do in the next session of the A message from the Senate by Mr. California? 107th Congress. We also must complete Monahan, one of its clerks, announced There was no objection. action on the President’s issue that he that the Senate has passed without said in his election that he wanted amendment a bill and a concurrent res- f every American to have access to olution of the House of the following CONDITIONAL ADJOURNMENT OF health care. The Patients’ Bill of titles: THE HOUSE AND SENATE Rights legislation was passed in this H.R. 1088. An act to amend the Securities Mr. THOMAS. Mr. Speaker, I ask House earlier this year. Exchange Act of 1934 to reduce fees collected unanimous consent that when the b 1415 by the Securities and Exchange Commission, and for other purposes. House adjourns today it adjourn to The bill has been stuck in conference H. Con. Res. 295. Concurrent resolution meet at 4 p.m. on Friday, December 21, since August. It is time to get that leg- providing for the sine die adjournment of the 2001, unless it sooner has received a islation finished. The bill we passed in first session of the One Hundred Seventh message from the Senate transmitting August aims to improve care to expand Congress. its passage without amendment of patient protections, make health care The message also announced that the House Joint Resolution 79, in which more affordable for the many families Senate agreed to the report of the com- case the House shall stand adjourned

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 00:06 Dec 22, 2001 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K20DE7.068 pfrm02 PsN: H20PT1 H10954 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 20, 2001 sine die pursuant to House Concurrent TITLE I——VICTIMS OF TERRORISM TAX years ending before, on, or after September Resolution 295. RELIEF 11, 2001. The SPEAKER. Is there objection to Subtitle A—Relief Provisions for Victims of (2) WAIVER OF LIMITATIONS.—If refund or the request of the gentleman from Terrorist Attacks credit of any overpayment of tax resulting SEC. 101. INCOME TAXES OF VICTIMS OF TER- from the amendments made by this section California? is prevented at any time before the close of There was no objection. RORIST ATTACKS. (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 692 (relating to the 1-year period beginning on the date of f income taxes of members of Armed Forces on the enactment of this Act by the operation death) is amended by adding at the end the of any law or rule of law (including res judi- VICTIMS OF TERRORISM RELIEF following new subsection: cata), such refund or credit may nevertheless ACT OF 2001 ‘‘(d) INDIVIDUALS DYING AS A RESULT OF be made or allowed if claim therefor is filed CERTAIN ATTACKS.— before the close of such period. Mr. THOMAS. Mr. Speaker, I ask ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—In the case of a specified SEC. 102. EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN DEATH BENE- unanimous consent to take from the terrorist victim, any tax imposed by this FITS. Speaker’s table the bill (H.R. 2884) to chapter shall not apply— (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 101 (relating to amend the Internal Revenue Code of ‘‘(A) with respect to the taxable year in certain death benefits) is amended by adding 1986 to provide tax relief for victims of which falls the date of death, and at the end the following new subsection: ‘‘(i) CERTAIN EMPLOYEE DEATH BENEFITS the terrorist attacks against the ‘‘(B) with respect to any prior taxable year PAYABLE BY REASON OF DEATH OF CERTAIN United States on September 11, 2001, in the period beginning with the last taxable year ending before the taxable year in which TERRORIST VICTIMS.— with a Senate amendment to the House the wounds, injury, or illness referred to in ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Gross income does not amendment to the Senate amendments paragraph (3) were incurred. include amounts (whether in a single sum or thereto, and concur in the Senate ‘‘(2) $10,000 MINIMUM BENEFIT.—If, but for otherwise) paid by an employer by reason of amendment to the House amendment. this paragraph, the amount of tax not im- the death of an employee who is a specified The Clerk read the title of the bill. posed by paragraph (1) with respect to a terrorist victim (as defined in section The Clerk read the Senate amend- specified terrorist victim is less than $10,000, 692(d)(4)). ‘‘(2) LIMITATION.— ment to the House amendment, as fol- then such victim shall be treated as having ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Subject to such rules as lows: made a payment against the tax imposed by this chapter for such victim’s last taxable the Secretary may prescribe, paragraph (1) Senate Amendment to House Amendment year in an amount equal to the excess of shall not apply to amounts which would have to Senate Amendments: $10,000 over the amount of tax not so im- been payable after death if the individual In lieu of the matter proposed to be inserted posed. had died other than as a specified terrorist by the House amendment to the text of the ‘‘(3) TAXATION OF CERTAIN BENEFITS.—Sub- victim (as so defined). bill, insert: ject to such rules as the Secretary may pre- ‘‘(B) EXCEPTION.—Subparagraph (A) shall SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; ETC. scribe, paragraph (1) shall not apply to the not apply to incidental death benefits paid (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as amount of any tax imposed by this chapter from a plan described in section 401(a) and the ‘‘Victims of Terrorism Tax Relief Act of which would be computed by only taking exempt from tax under section 501(a). 2001’’. into account the items of income, gain, or ‘‘(3) TREATMENT OF SELF-EMPLOYED INDIVID- (b) AMENDMENT OF 1986 CODE.—Except as other amounts attributable to— UALS.—For purposes of paragraph (1), the otherwise expressly provided, whenever in ‘‘(A) deferred compensation which would term ‘employee’ includes a self-employed in- this Act an amendment or repeal is ex- have been payable after death if the indi- dividual (as defined in section 401(c)(1)).’’. pressed in terms of an amendment to, or re- vidual had died other than as a specified ter- (b) EFFECTIVE DATE; WAIVER OF LIMITA- peal of, a section or other provision, the ref- rorist victim, or TIONS.— erence shall be considered to be made to a ‘‘(B) amounts payable in the taxable year (1) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment section or other provision of the Internal which would not have been payable in such made by this section shall apply to taxable Revenue Code of 1986. taxable year but for an action taken after years ending before, on, or after September (c) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- September 11, 2001. 11, 2001. tents for this Act is as follows: ‘‘(4) SPECIFIED TERRORIST VICTIM.—For pur- (2) WAIVER OF LIMITATIONS.—If refund or Sec. 1. Short title; etc. poses of this subsection, the term ‘specified credit of any overpayment of tax resulting terrorist victim’ means any decedent— from the amendments made by this section TITLE I—VICTIMS OF TERRORISM TAX is prevented at any time before the close of RELIEF ‘‘(A) who dies as a result of wounds or in- jury incurred as a result of the terrorist at- the 1-year period beginning on the date of Subtitle A—Relief Provisions for Victims of tacks against the United States on April 19, the enactment of this Act by the operation Terrorist Attacks 1995, or September 11, 2001, or of any law or rule of law (including res judi- Sec. 101. Income taxes of victims of terrorist ‘‘(B) who dies as a result of illness incurred cata), such refund or credit may nevertheless attacks. as a result of an attack involving anthrax be made or allowed if claim therefor is filed Sec. 102. Exclusion of certain death benefits. occurring on or after September 11, 2001, and before the close of such period. Sec. 103. Estate tax reduction. before January 1, 2002. SEC. 103. ESTATE TAX REDUCTION. Sec. 104. Payments by charitable organiza- Such term shall not include any individual (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 2201 is amended tions treated as exempt pay- identified by the Attorney General to have to read as follows: ments. been a participant or conspirator in any such ‘‘SEC. 2201. COMBAT ZONE-RELATED DEATHS OF Sec. 105. Exclusion of certain cancellations attack or a representative of such an indi- MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES of indebtedness. AND DEATHS OF VICTIMS OF CER- vidual.’’. TAIN TERRORIST ATTACKS. Subtitle B—Other Relief Provisions (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—Unless the executor (1) Section 5(b)(1) is amended by inserting Sec. 111. Exclusion for disaster relief pay- elects not to have this section apply, in ap- ments. ‘‘and victims of certain terrorist attacks’’ plying sections 2001 and 2101 to the estate of Sec. 112. Authority to postpone certain before ‘‘on death’’. a qualified decedent, the rate schedule set deadlines and required actions. (2) Section 6013(f)(2)(B) is amended by in- forth in subsection (c) shall be deemed to be Sec. 113. Application of certain provisions to serting ‘‘and victims of certain terrorist at- the rate schedule set forth in section 2001(c). terroristic or military actions. tacks’’ before ‘‘on death’’. ‘‘(b) QUALIFIED DECEDENT.—For purposes of (c) CLERICAL AMENDMENTS.— Sec. 114. Clarification of due date for airline this section, the term ‘qualified decedent’ (1) The heading of section 692 is amended excise tax deposits. means— to read as follows: Sec. 115. Treatment of certain structured ‘‘(1) any citizen or resident of the United settlement payments. ‘‘SEC. 692. INCOME TAXES OF MEMBERS OF States dying while in active service of the ARMED FORCES AND VICTIMS OF Sec. 116. Personal exemption deduction for CERTAIN TERRORIST ATTACKS ON Armed Forces of the United States, if such certain disability trusts. DEATH.’’. decedent— TITLE II—DISCLOSURE OF TAX INFOR- (2) The item relating to section 692 in the ‘‘(A) was killed in action while serving in a MATION IN TERRORISM AND NATIONAL table of sections for part II of subchapter J combat zone, as determined under section SECURITY INVESTIGATIONS of chapter 1 is amended to read as follows: 112(c), or ‘‘(B) died as a result of wounds, disease, or Sec. 201. Disclosure of tax information in ‘‘Sec. 692. Income taxes of members of Armed injury suffered while serving in a combat terrorism and national security Forces and victims of certain zone (as determined under section 112(c)), investigations. terrorist attacks on death.’’. and while in the line of duty, by reason of a TITLE III—NO IMPACT ON SOCIAL (d) EFFECTIVE DATE; WAIVER OF LIMITA- hazard to which such decedent was subjected SECURITY TRUST FUNDS TIONS.— as an incident of such service, and Sec. 301. No impact on social security trust (1) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments ‘‘(2) any specified terrorist victim (as de- funds. made by this section shall apply to taxable fined in section 692(d)(4)).

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‘‘(c) RATE SCHEDULE.— from the amendments made by this section rier by reason of the death or personal phys- ‘‘If the amount with re- The tentative tax is: is prevented at any time before the close of ical injuries incurred as a result of a quali- spect to which the the 1-year period beginning on the date of fied disaster, or tentative tax to be the enactment of this Act by the operation ‘‘(4) if such amount is paid by a Federal, computed is: of any law or rule of law (including res judi- State, or local government, or agency or in- Not over $150,000 ...... 1 percent of the amount cata), such refund or credit may nevertheless strumentality thereof, in connection with a by which such amount be made or allowed if claim therefor is filed qualified disaster in order to promote the exceeds $100,000. Over $150,000 but not over $500 plus 2 percent of the before the close of such period. general welfare, $200,000. excess over $150,000. SEC. 104. PAYMENTS BY CHARITABLE ORGANIZA- but only to the extent any expense com- Over $200,000 but not over $1,500 plus 3 percent of TIONS TREATED AS EXEMPT PAY- pensated by such payment is not otherwise $300,000. the excess over $200,000. MENTS. compensated for by insurance or otherwise. Over $300,000 but not over $4,500 plus 4 percent of (a) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of the Inter- ‘‘(c) QUALIFIED DISASTER DEFINED.—For $500,000. the excess over $300,000. nal Revenue Code of 1986— purposes of this section, the term ‘qualified Over $500,000 but not over $12,500 plus 5 percent of (1) payments made by an organization de- disaster’ means— $700,000. the excess over $500,000. Over $700,000 but not over $22,500 plus 6 percent of scribed in section 501(c)(3) of such Code by ‘‘(1) a disaster which results from a terror- $900,000. the excess over $700,000. reason of the death, injury, wounding, or ill- istic or military action (as defined in section Over $900,000 but not over $34,500 plus 7 percent of ness of an individual incurred as the result of 692(c)(2)), $1,100,000. the excess over $900,000. the terrorist attacks against the United ‘‘(2) a Presidentially declared disaster (as Over $1,100,000 but not $48,500 plus 8 percent of States on September 11, 2001, or an attack defined in section 1033(h)(3)), over $1,600,000. the excess over involving anthrax occurring on or after Sep- ‘‘(3) a disaster which results from an acci- $1,100,000. Over $1,600,000 but not $88,500 plus 9 percent of tember 11, 2001, and before January 1, 2002, dent involving a common carrier, or from over $2,100,000. the excess over shall be treated as related to the purpose or any other event, which is determined by the $1,600,000. function constituting the basis for such or- Secretary to be of a catastrophic nature, or Over $2,100,000 but not $133,500 plus 10 percent of ganization’s exemption under section 501 of ‘‘(4) with respect to amounts described in over $2,600,000. the excess over such Code if such payments are made in good subsection (b)(4), a disaster which is deter- $2,100,000. faith using a reasonable and objective for- Over $2,600,000 but not $183,500 plus 11 percent of mined by an applicable Federal, State, or over $3,100,000. the excess over mula which is consistently applied, and local authority (as determined by the Sec- $2,600,000. (2) in the case of a private foundation (as retary) to warrant assistance from the Fed- Over $3,100,000 but not $238,500 plus 12 percent of defined in section 509 of such Code), any pay- eral, State, or local government or agency or over $3,600,000. the excess over ment described in paragraph (1) shall not be instrumentality thereof. $3,100,000. treated as made to a disqualified person for ‘‘(d) COORDINATION WITH EMPLOYMENT Over $3,600,000 but not $298,500 plus 13 percent of purposes of section 4941 of such Code. TAXES.—For purposes of chapter 2 and sub- over $4,100,000. the excess over (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—This section shall $3,600,000. title C, a qualified disaster relief payment Over $4,100,000 but not $363,500 plus 14 percent of apply to payments made on or after Sep- shall not be treated as net earnings from over $5,100,000. the excess over tember 11, 2001. self-employment, wages, or compensation $4,100,000. SEC. 105. EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN CANCELLA- subject to tax. Over $5,100,000 but not $503,500 plus 15 percent of TIONS OF INDEBTEDNESS. ‘‘(e) NO RELIEF FOR CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS.— over $6,100,000. the excess over (a) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of the Inter- Subsections (a) and (f) shall not apply with $5,100,000. nal Revenue Code of 1986— respect to any individual identified by the Over $6,100,000 but not $653,500 plus 16 percent of (1) gross income shall not include any Attorney General to have been a participant over $7,100,000. the excess over amount which (but for this section) would be $6,100,000. or conspirator in a terroristic action (as so Over $7,100,000 but not $813,500 plus 17 percent of includible in gross income by reason of the defined), or a representative of such indi- over $8,100,000. the excess over discharge (in whole or in part) of indebted- vidual. $7,100,000. ness of any taxpayer if the discharge is by ‘‘(f) EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL Over $8,100,000 but not $983,500 plus 18 percent of reason of the death of an individual incurred PAYMENTS.—Gross income shall not include over $9,100,000. the excess over as the result of the terrorist attacks against any amount received as payment under sec- $8,100,000. the United States on September 11, 2001, or Over $9,100,000 but not $1,163,500 plus 19 percent tion 406 of the Air Transportation Safety and over $10,100,000. of the excess over as the result of illness incurred as a result of System Stabilization Act.’’ $9,100,000. an attack involving anthrax occurring on or (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—The table Over $10,100,000 ...... $1,353,500 plus 20 percent after September 11, 2001, and before January of sections for part III of subchapter B of of the excess over 1, 2002, and chapter 1 is amended by striking the item re- $10,100,000. (2) return requirements under section 6050P lating to section 139 and inserting the fol- ‘‘(d) DETERMINATION OF UNIFIED CREDIT.— of such Code shall not apply to any discharge lowing new items: In the case of an estate to which this section described in paragraph (1). applies, subsection (a) shall not apply in de- (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—This section shall ‘‘Sec. 139. Disaster relief payments. termining the credit under section 2010.’’. apply to discharges made on or after Sep- ‘‘Sec. 140. Cross references to other Acts.’’. (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— tember 11, 2001, and before January 1, 2002. (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments (1) Section 2011 is amended by striking sub- Subtitle B—Other Relief Provisions made by this section shall apply to taxable section (d) and by redesignating subsections SEC. 111. EXCLUSION FOR DISASTER RELIEF PAY- years ending on or after September 11, 2001. (e), (f), and (g) as subsections (d), (e), and (f), MENTS. SEC. 112. AUTHORITY TO POSTPONE CERTAIN respectively. (a) IN GENERAL.—Part III of subchapter B DEADLINES AND REQUIRED AC- (2) Section 2053(d)(3)(B) is amended by of chapter 1 (relating to items specifically TIONS. striking ‘‘section 2011(e)’’ and inserting ‘‘sec- excluded from gross income) is amended by (a) EXPANSION OF AUTHORITY RELATING TO tion 2011(d)’’. redesignating section 139 as section 140 and DISASTERS AND TERRORISTIC OR MILITARY AC- (3) Paragraph (9) of section 532(c) of the inserting after section 138 the following new TIONS.—Section 7508A is amended to read as Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconcili- section: follows: ation Act of 2001 is repealed. ‘‘SEC. 139. DISASTER RELIEF PAYMENTS. ‘‘SEC. 7508A. AUTHORITY TO POSTPONE CERTAIN (c) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The item relat- ‘‘(a) GENERAL RULE.—Gross income shall DEADLINES BY REASON OF PRESI- ing to section 2201 in the table of sections for not include any amount received by an indi- DENTIALLY DECLARED DISASTER subchapter C of chapter 11 is amended to vidual as a qualified disaster relief payment. OR TERRORISTIC OR MILITARY AC- read as follows: ‘‘(b) QUALIFIED DISASTER RELIEF PAYMENT TIONS. DEFINED.—For purposes of this section, the ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—In the case of a taxpayer ‘‘Sec. 2201. Combat zone-related deaths of term ‘qualified disaster relief payment’ determined by the Secretary to be affected members of the Armed Forces means any amount paid to or for the benefit by a Presidentially declared disaster (as de- and deaths of victims of certain of an individual— fined in section 1033(h)(3)) or a terroristic or terrorist attacks.’’. ‘‘(1) to reimburse or pay reasonable and military action (as defined in section (d) EFFECTIVE DATE; WAIVER OF LIMITA- necessary personal, family, living, or funeral 692(c)(2)), the Secretary may specify a period TIONS.— expenses incurred as a result of a qualified of up to one year that may be disregarded in (1) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments disaster, determining, under the internal revenue made by this section shall apply to estates of ‘‘(2) to reimburse or pay reasonable and laws, in respect of any tax liability of such decedents— necessary expenses incurred for the repair or taxpayer— (A) dying on or after September 11, 2001, rehabilitation of a personal residence or re- ‘‘(1) whether any of the acts described in and pair or replacement of its contents to the ex- paragraph (1) of section 7508(a) were per- (B) in the case of individuals dying as a re- tent that the need for such repair, rehabili- formed within the time prescribed therefor sult of the April 19, 1995, terrorist attack, tation, or replacement is attributable to a (determined without regard to extension dying on or after April 19, 1995. qualified disaster, under any other provision of this subtitle for (2) WAIVER OF LIMITATIONS.—If refund or ‘‘(3) by a person engaged in the furnishing periods after the date (determined by the credit of any overpayment of tax resulting or sale of transportation as a common car- Secretary) of such disaster or action),

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 00:06 Dec 22, 2001 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A20DE7.047 pfrm02 PsN: H20PT1 H10956 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 20, 2001 ‘‘(2) the amount of any interest, penalty, ‘‘For authority to suspend running of inter- ‘‘CHAPTER 55—STRUCTURED additional amount, or addition to the tax for est, etc. by reason of Presidentially declared SETTLEMENT FACTORING TRANSACTIONS periods after such date, and disaster or terroristic or military action, see ‘‘Sec. 5891. Structured settlement factoring ‘‘(3) the amount of any credit or refund. section 7508A.’’. transactions. ‘‘(b) SPECIAL RULES REGARDING PENSIONS, (2) Section 6081(c) is amended to read as ‘‘SEC. 5891. STRUCTURED SETTLEMENT FAC- ETC.—In the case of a pension or other em- follows: TORING TRANSACTIONS. ployee benefit plan, or any sponsor, adminis- ‘‘(c) CROSS REFERENCES.— ‘‘(a) IMPOSITION OF TAX.—There is hereby trator, participant, beneficiary, or other per- ‘‘For time for performing certain acts post- imposed on any person who acquires directly son with respect to such plan, affected by a poned by reason of war, see section 7508, and or indirectly structured settlement payment disaster or action described in subsection (a), by reason of Presidentially declared disaster rights in a structured settlement factoring the Secretary may specify a period of up to or terroristic or military action, see section transaction a tax equal to 40 percent of the one year which may be disregarded in deter- 7508A.’’. factoring discount as determined under sub- mining the date by which any action is re- (3) Section 6161(d) is amended by adding at section (c)(4) with respect to such factoring quired or permitted to be completed under the end the following new paragraph: transaction. this title. No plan shall be treated as failing ‘‘(3) POSTPONEMENT OF CERTAIN ACTS.— ‘‘(b) EXCEPTION FOR CERTAIN APPROVED to be operated in accordance with the terms TRANSACTIONS.— ‘‘For time for performing certain acts post- of the plan solely as the result of dis- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The tax under subsection poned by reason of war, see section 7508, and regarding any period by reason of the pre- (a) shall not apply in the case of a structured by reason of Presidentially declared disaster ceding sentence. settlement factoring transaction in which or terroristic or military action, see section ‘‘(c) SPECIAL RULES FOR OVERPAYMENTS.— the transfer of structured settlement pay- 7508A.’’. The rules of section 7508(b) shall apply for ment rights is approved in advance in a purposes of this section.’’. (e) CLERICAL AMENDMENTS.— qualified order. (1) The item relating to section 7508A in (b) CLARIFICATION OF SCOPE OF ACTS SEC- ‘‘(2) QUALIFIED ORDER.—For purposes of the table of sections for chapter 77 is amend- RETARY MAY POSTPONE.—Section this section, the term ‘qualified order’ means 7508(a)(1)(K) (relating to time to be dis- ed to read as follows: a final order, judgment, or decree which— regarded) is amended by striking ‘‘in regula- ‘‘Sec. 7508A. Authority to postpone certain ‘‘(A) finds that the transfer described in tions prescribed under this section’’. deadlines by reason of Presi- paragraph (1)— (c) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS TO ERISA.— dentially declared disaster or ‘‘(i) does not contravene any Federal or (1) Part 5 of subtitle B of title I of the Em- terroristic or military ac- State statute or the order of any court or re- ployee Retirement Income Security Act of tions.’’. sponsible administrative authority, and 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.) is amended by (2) The table of contents for the Employee ‘‘(ii) is in the best interest of the payee, adding at the end the following new section: Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 is taking into account the welfare and support ‘‘SEC. 518. AUTHORITY TO POSTPONE CERTAIN amended by inserting after the item relating of the payee’s dependents, and DEADLINES BY REASON OF PRESI- to section 517 the following new item: ‘‘(B) is issued— DENTIALLY DECLARED DISASTER ‘‘(i) under the authority of an applicable OR TERRORISTIC OR MILITARY AC- ‘‘Sec. 518. Authority to postpone certain State statute by an applicable State court, TIONS. deadlines by reason of Presi- or ‘‘In the case of a pension or other employee dentially declared disaster or ‘‘(ii) by the responsible administrative au- benefit plan, or any sponsor, administrator, terroristic or military ac- thority (if any) which has exclusive jurisdic- participant, beneficiary, or other person tions.’’. tion over the underlying action or pro- with respect to such plan, affected by a (f) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments ceeding which was resolved by means of the Presidentially declared disaster (as defined made by this section shall apply to disasters structured settlement. in section 1033(h)(3) of the Internal Revenue and terroristic or military actions occurring ‘‘(3) APPLICABLE STATE STATUTE.—For pur- Code of 1986) or a terroristic or military ac- on or after September 11, 2001, with respect poses of this section, the term ‘applicable tion (as defined in section 692(c)(2) of such to any action of the Secretary of the Treas- State statute’ means a statute providing for Code), the Secretary may, notwithstanding ury, the Secretary of Labor, or the Pension the entry of an order, judgment, or decree any other provision of law, prescribe, by no- Benefit Guaranty Corporation occurring on described in paragraph (2)(A) which is en- tice or otherwise, a period of up to one year or after the date of the enactment of this acted by— which may be disregarded in determining the Act. ‘‘(A) the State in which the payee of the date by which any action is required or per- SEC. 113. APPLICATION OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS structured settlement is domiciled, or mitted to be completed under this Act. No TO TERRORISTIC OR MILITARY AC- ‘‘(B) if there is no statute described in sub- plan shall be treated as failing to be operated TIONS. paragraph (A), the State in which either the in accordance with the terms of the plan (a) DISABILITY INCOME.—Section 104(a)(5) party to the structured settlement (includ- solely as the result of disregarding any pe- (relating to compensation for injuries or ing an assignee under a qualified assignment riod by reason of the preceding sentence.’’. sickness) is amended by striking ‘‘a violent under section 130) or the person issuing the (2) Section 4002 of Employee Retirement attack’’ and all that follows through the pe- funding asset for the structured settlement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1302) is riod and inserting ‘‘a terroristic or military is domiciled or has its principal place of amended by adding at the end the following action (as defined in section 692(c)(2)).’’. business. (b) EXEMPTION FROM INCOME TAX FOR CER- new subsection: ‘‘(4) APPLICABLE STATE COURT.—For pur- TAIN MILITARY OR CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES.—Sec- ‘‘(i) SPECIAL RULES REGARDING DISASTERS, poses of this section— tion 692(c) is amended— ETC.—In the case of a pension or other em- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘applicable (1) by striking ‘‘outside the United States’’ ployee benefit plan, or any sponsor, adminis- State court’ means, with respect to any ap- in paragraph (1), and trator, participant, beneficiary, or other per- plicable State statute, a court of the State (2) by striking ‘‘SUSTAINED OVERSEAS’’ in son with respect to such plan, affected by a which enacted such statute. Presidentially declared disaster (as defined the heading. (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments ‘‘(B) SPECIAL RULE.—In the case of an ap- in section 1033(h)(3) of the Internal Revenue made by this section shall apply to taxable plicable State statute described in paragraph Code of 1986) or a terroristic or military ac- years ending on or after September 11, 2001. (3)(B), such term also includes a court of the tion (as defined in section 692(c)(2) of such SEC. 114. CLARIFICATION OF DUE DATE FOR AIR- State in which the payee of the structured Code), the corporation may, notwithstanding LINE EXCISE TAX DEPOSITS. settlement is domiciled. any other provision of law, prescribe, by no- (a) IN GENERAL.—Paragraph (3) of section ‘‘(5) QUALIFIED ORDER DISPOSITIVE.—A tice or otherwise, a period of up to one year 301(a) of the Air Transportation Safety and qualified order shall be treated as dispositive which may be disregarded in determining the System Stabilization Act (Public Law 107–42) for purposes of the exception under this sub- date by which any action is required or per- is amended to read as follows: section. mitted to be completed under this Act. No ‘‘(3) AIRLINE-RELATED DEPOSIT.—For pur- ‘‘(c) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this sec- plan shall be treated as failing to be operated poses of this subsection, the term ‘airline-re- tion— in accordance with the terms of the plan lated deposit’ means any deposit of taxes im- ‘‘(1) STRUCTURED SETTLEMENT.—The term solely as the result of disregarding any pe- posed by subchapter C of chapter 33 of such ‘structured settlement’ means an arrange- riod by reason of the preceding sentence.’’. Code (relating to transportation by air).’’. ment— (d) ADDITIONAL CONFORMING AMEND- (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment ‘‘(A) which is established by— MENTS.— made by this section shall take effect as if ‘‘(i) suit or agreement for the periodic pay- (1) Section 6404 is amended— included in section 301 of the Air Transpor- ment of damages excludable from the gross (A) by striking subsection (h), tation Safety and System Stabilization Act income of the recipient under section (B) by redesignating subsection (i) as sub- (Public Law 107–42). 104(a)(2), or section (h), and SEC. 115. TREATMENT OF CERTAIN STRUCTURED ‘‘(ii) agreement for the periodic payment of (C) by adding at the end the following new SETTLEMENT PAYMENTS. compensation under any workers’ compensa- subsection: (a) IN GENERAL.—Subtitle E is amended by tion law excludable from the gross income of ‘‘(i) CROSS REFERENCE.— adding at the end the following new chapter: the recipient under section 104(a)(1), and

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 00:06 Dec 22, 2001 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A20DE7.047 pfrm02 PsN: H20PT1 December 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H10957 ‘‘(B) under which the periodic payments section 5891(d) of the Internal Revenue Code 1917 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. are— of 1986, as added by this section) shall apply 1396p), and ‘‘(i) of the character described in subpara- to structured settlement factoring trans- ‘‘(II) all of the beneficiaries of the trust as graphs (A) and (B) of section 130(c)(2), and actions (as defined in section 5891(c) of such of the close of the taxable year are deter- ‘‘(ii) payable by a person who is a party to Code (as so added)) entered into on or after mined by the Commissioner of Social Secu- the suit or agreement or to the workers’ the 30th day following the date of the enact- rity to have been disabled (within the mean- compensation claim or by a person who has ment of this Act. ing of section 1614(a)(3) of the Social Secu- assumed the liability for such periodic pay- (2) CLARIFICATION OF EXISTING LAW.—Sec- rity Act, 42 U.S.C. 1382c(a)(3)) for some por- ments under a qualified assignment in ac- tion 5891(d) of such Code (as so added) shall tion of such year. cordance with section 130. apply to structured settlement factoring A trust shall not fail to meet the require- ‘‘(2) STRUCTURED SETTLEMENT PAYMENT transactions (as defined in section 5891(c) of ments of subclause (II) merely because the RIGHTS.—The term ‘structured settlement such Code (as so added)) entered into before, corpus of the trust may revert to a person payment rights’ means rights to receive pay- on, or after such 30th day. who is not so disabled after the trust ceases ments under a structured settlement. (3) TRANSITION RULE.—In the case of a to have any beneficiary who is so disabled.’’ ‘‘(3) STRUCTURED SETTLEMENT FACTORING structured settlement factoring transaction ‘‘(3) DEDUCTIONS IN LIEU OF PERSONAL EX- TRANSACTION.— entered into during the period beginning on EMPTION.—The deductions allowed by this ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘structured the 30th day following the date of the enact- subsection shall be in lieu of the deductions settlement factoring transaction’ means a ment of this Act and ending on July 1, 2002, allowed under section 151 (relating to deduc- transfer of structured settlement payment no tax shall be imposed under section 5891(a) tion for personal exemption).’’. rights (including portions of structured set- of such Code if— (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment tlement payments) made for consideration (A) the structured settlement payee is made by this section shall apply to taxable by means of sale, assignment, pledge, or domiciled in a State (or possession of the years ending on or after September 11, 2001. other form of encumbrance or alienation for United States) which has not enacted a stat- consideration. ute providing that the structured settlement TITLE II—DISCLOSURE OF TAX INFORMA- ‘‘(B) EXCEPTION.—Such term shall not in- factoring transaction is ineffective unless TION IN TERRORISM AND NATIONAL SE- clude— the transaction has been approved by an CURITY INVESTIGATIONS ‘‘(i) the creation or perfection of a security order, judgment, or decree of a court (or SEC. 201. DISCLOSURE OF TAX INFORMATION IN interest in structured settlement payment where applicable, a responsible administra- TERRORISM AND NATIONAL SECU- rights under a blanket security agreement tive authority) which finds that such trans- RITY INVESTIGATIONS. entered into with an insured depository in- action— (a) DISCLOSURE WITHOUT A REQUEST OF IN- stitution in the absence of any action to re- (i) does not contravene any Federal or FORMATION RELATING TO TERRORIST ACTIVI- direct the structured settlement payments State statute or the order of any court (or TIES, ETC.—Paragraph (3) of section 6103(i) to such institution (or agent or successor responsible administrative authority), and (relating to disclosure of return information thereof) or otherwise to enforce such blanket (ii) is in the best interest of the structured to apprise appropriate officials of criminal security interest as against the structured settlement payee or is appropriate in light of activities or emergency circumstances) is settlement payment rights, or a hardship faced by the payee, and amended by adding at the end the following ‘‘(ii) a subsequent transfer of structured (B) the person acquiring the structured new subparagraph: settlement payment rights acquired in a settlement payment rights discloses to the ‘‘(C) TERRORIST ACTIVITIES, ETC.— structured settlement factoring transaction. structured settlement payee in advance of ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in ‘‘(4) FACTORING DISCOUNT.—The term ‘fac- the structured settlement factoring trans- paragraph (6), the Secretary may disclose in toring discount’ means an amount equal to action the amounts and due dates of the pay- writing return information (other than tax- the excess of— ments to be transferred, the aggregate payer return information) that may be re- ‘‘(A) the aggregate undiscounted amount of amount to be transferred, the consideration lated to a terrorist incident, threat, or activ- structured settlement payments being ac- to be received by the structured settlement ity to the extent necessary to apprise the quired in the structured settlement factoring payee for the transferred payments, the dis- head of the appropriate Federal law enforce- transaction, over counted present value of the transferred pay- ment agency responsible for investigating or ‘‘(B) the total amount actually paid by the ments (including the present value as deter- responding to such terrorist incident, threat, acquirer to the person from whom such mined in the manner described in section or activity. The head of the agency may dis- structured settlement payments are ac- 7520 of such Code), and the expenses required close such return information to officers and quired. under the terms of the structured settlement employees of such agency to the extent nec- ‘‘(5) RESPONSIBLE ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHOR- factoring transaction to be paid by the struc- essary to investigate or respond to such ter- ITY.—The term ‘responsible administrative tured settlement payee or deducted from the rorist incident, threat, or activity. authority’ means the administrative author- proceeds of such transaction. ‘‘(ii) DISCLOSURE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ity which had jurisdiction over the under- SEC. 116. PERSONAL EXEMPTION DEDUCTION JUSTICE.—Returns and taxpayer return infor- lying action or proceeding which was re- FOR CERTAIN DISABILITY TRUSTS. mation may also be disclosed to the Attor- solved by means of the structured settle- (a) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (b) of section ney General under clause (i) to the extent ment. 642 (relating to deduction for personal ex- necessary for, and solely for use in pre- ‘‘(6) STATE.—The term ‘State’ includes the emption) is amended to read as follows: paring, an application under paragraph Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and any pos- ‘‘(b) DEDUCTION FOR PERSONAL EXEMP- (7)(D). session of the United States. TION.— ‘‘(iii) TAXPAYER IDENTITY.—For purposes of ‘‘(d) COORDINATION WITH OTHER PROVI- ‘‘(1) ESTATES.—An estate shall be allowed a this subparagraph, a taxpayer’s identity SIONS.— deduction of $600. shall not be treated as taxpayer return infor- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—If the applicable require- ‘‘(2) TRUSTS.— mation. ments of sections 72, 104(a)(1), 104(a)(2), 130, ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Except as otherwise pro- ‘‘(iv) TERMINATION.—No disclosure may be and 461(h) were satisfied at the time the vided in this paragraph, a trust shall be al- made under this subparagraph after Decem- structured settlement involving structured lowed a deduction of $100. ber 31, 2003.’’. settlement payment rights was entered into, ‘‘(B) TRUSTS DISTRIBUTING INCOME CUR- (b) DISCLOSURE UPON REQUEST OF INFORMA- the subsequent occurrence of a structured RENTLY.—A trust which, under its governing TION RELATING TO TERRORIST ACTIVITIES, settlement factoring transaction shall not instrument, is required to distribute all of ETC.—Subsection (i) of section 6103 (relating affect the application of the provisions of its income currently shall be allowed a de- to disclosure to Federal officers or employ- such sections to the parties to the structured duction of $300. ees for administration of Federal laws not settlement (including an assignee under a ‘‘(C) DISABILITY TRUSTS.— relating to tax administration) is amended qualified assignment under section 130) in ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—A qualified disability by redesignating paragraph (7) as paragraph any taxable year. trust shall be allowed a deduction equal to (8) and by inserting after paragraph (6) the ‘‘(2) NO WITHHOLDING OF TAX.—The provi- the exemption amount under section 151(d), following new paragraph: sions of section 3405 regarding withholding of determined— ‘‘(7) DISCLOSURE UPON REQUEST OF INFORMA- tax shall not apply to the person making the ‘‘(I) by treating such trust as an individual TION RELATING TO TERRORIST ACTIVITIES, payments in the event of a structured settle- described in section 151(d)(3)(C)(iii), and ETC.— ment factoring transaction.’’. ‘‘(II) by applying section 67(e) (without the ‘‘(A) DISCLOSURE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of chapters for subtitle E is amended by adding reference to section 642(b)) for purposes of AGENCIES.— at the end the following new item: determining the adjusted gross income of the ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in trust. paragraph (6), upon receipt by the Secretary ‘‘Chapter 55. Structured settlement factoring ‘‘(ii) QUALIFIED DISABILITY TRUST.—For of a written request which meets the require- transactions.’’. purposes of clause (i), the term ‘qualified dis- ments of clause (iii), the Secretary may dis- (c) EFFECTIVE DATES.— ability trust’ means any trust if— close return information (other than tax- (1) IN GENERAL.—The amendments made by ‘‘(I) such trust is a disability trust de- payer return information) to officers and this section (other than the provisions of scribed in subsection (c)(2)(B)(iv) of section employees of any Federal law enforcement

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 00:06 Dec 22, 2001 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A20DE7.047 pfrm02 PsN: H20PT1 H10958 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 20, 2001 agency who are personally and directly en- agency or Federal intelligence agency who (5) Paragraph (6) of section 6103(i) is gaged in the response to or investigation of are personally and directly engaged in any amended— any terrorist incident, threat, or activity. investigation, response to, or analysis of in- (A) by striking ‘‘(3)(A)’’ and inserting ‘‘(ii) DISCLOSURE TO STATE AND LOCAL LAW telligence and counterintelligence informa- ‘‘(3)(A) or (C)’’, and ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES.—The head of any tion concerning any terrorist incident, (B) by striking ‘‘or (7)’’ and inserting ‘‘(7), Federal law enforcement agency may dis- threat, or activity. Return or return infor- or (8)’’. close return information obtained under mation opened to inspection or disclosure (6) Section 6103(p)(3) is amended— clause (i) to officers and employees of any pursuant to the preceding sentence shall be (A) in subparagraph (A) by striking State or local law enforcement agency but solely for the use of such officers and em- ‘‘(7)(A)(ii)’’ and inserting ‘‘(8)(A)(ii)’’, and only if such agency is part of a team with ployees in the investigation, response, or (B) in subparagraph (C) by striking the Federal law enforcement agency in such analysis, and in any judicial, administrative, ‘‘(i)(3)(B)(i)’’ and inserting ‘‘(i)(3)(B)(i) or response or investigation and such informa- or grand jury proceedings, pertaining to such (7)(A)(ii)’’. tion is disclosed only to officers and employ- terrorist incident, threat, or activity. (7) Section 6103(p)(4) is amended— ees who are personally and directly engaged ‘‘(ii) APPLICATION FOR ORDER.—The Attor- (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph in such response or investigation. ney General, the Deputy Attorney General, (A)— ‘‘(iii) REQUIREMENTS.—A request meets the the Associate Attorney General, any Assist- (i) by striking ‘‘or (5),’’ the first place it requirements of this clause if— ant Attorney General, or any United States appears and inserting ‘‘(5), or (7),’’, and ‘‘(I) the request is made by the head of any attorney may authorize an application to a (ii) by striking ‘‘(i)(3)(B)(i),’’ and inserting Federal law enforcement agency (or his dele- Federal district court judge or magistrate ‘‘(i)(3)(B)(i) or (7)(A)(ii),’’, and gate) involved in the response to or inves- for the order referred to in clause (i). Upon (B) in subparagraph (F)(ii) by striking ‘‘or tigation of any terrorist incident, threat, or such application, such judge or magistrate (5),’’ the first place it appears and inserting activity, and may grant such order if he determines on the ‘‘(5) or (7),’’. ‘‘(II) the request sets forth the specific rea- basis of the facts submitted by the applicant (8) Section 6103(p)(6)(B)(i) is amended by son or reasons why such disclosure may be that— striking ‘‘(i)(7)(A)(ii)’’ and inserting relevant to a terrorist incident, threat, or ‘‘(I) there is reasonable cause to believe, ‘‘(i)(8)(A)(ii)’’. activity. based upon information believed to be reli- (9) Section 6105(b) is amended— ‘‘(iv) LIMITATION ON USE OF INFORMATION.— able, that the return or return information (A) by striking ‘‘or’’ at the end of para- Information disclosed under this subpara- may be relevant to a matter relating to such graph (2), graph shall be solely for the use of the offi- terrorist incident, threat, or activity, and (B) by striking ‘‘paragraphs (1) or (2)’’ in cers and employees to whom such informa- ‘‘(II) the return or return information is paragraph (3) and inserting ‘‘paragraph (1), tion is disclosed in such response or inves- sought exclusively for use in a Federal inves- (2), or (3)’’, tigation. tigation, analysis, or proceeding concerning (C) by redesignating paragraph (3) as para- ‘‘(B) DISCLOSURE TO INTELLIGENCE AGEN- any terrorist incident, threat, or activity. graph (4), and CIES.— ‘‘(D) SPECIAL RULE FOR EX PARTE DISCLO- (D) by inserting after paragraph (2) the fol- ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in SURE BY THE IRS.— lowing new paragraph: paragraph (6), upon receipt by the Secretary ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in ‘‘(3) to the disclosure of tax convention in- of a written request which meets the require- paragraph (6), the Secretary may authorize formation on the same terms as return infor- ments of clause (ii), the Secretary may dis- an application to a Federal district court mation may be disclosed under paragraph close return information (other than tax- judge or magistrate for the order referred to (3)(C) or (7) of section 6103(i), except that in payer return information) to those officers in subparagraph (C)(i). Upon such applica- the case of tax convention information pro- and employees of the Department of Justice, tion, such judge or magistrate may grant vided by a foreign government, no disclosure the Department of the Treasury, and other such order if he determines on the basis of may be made under this paragraph without Federal intelligence agencies who are per- the facts submitted by the applicant that the the written consent of the foreign govern- sonally and directly engaged in the collec- requirements of subparagraph (C)(ii)(I) are ment, or’’. tion or analysis of intelligence and counter- met. intelligence information or investigation ‘‘(ii) LIMITATION ON USE OF INFORMATION.— Mr. THOMAS (during the reading). concerning any terrorist incident, threat, or Information disclosed under clause (i)— Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent activity. For purposes of the preceding sen- ‘‘(I) may be disclosed only to the extent that the Senate amendment to the tence, the information disclosed under the necessary to apprise the head of the appro- House amendment to the Senate preceding sentence shall be solely for the use priate Federal law enforcement agency re- amendments be considered as read and of such officers and employees in such inves- sponsible for investigating or responding to a tigation, collection, or analysis. terrorist incident, threat, or activity, and printed in the RECORD. ‘‘(ii) REQUIREMENTS.—A request meets the ‘‘(II) shall be solely for use in a Federal in- The SPEAKER. Is there objection to requirements of this subparagraph if the re- vestigation, analysis, or proceeding con- the request of the gentleman from quest— cerning any terrorist incident, threat, or ac- California? ‘‘(I) is made by an individual described in tivity. There was no objection. clause (iii), and The head of such Federal agency may dis- The SPEAKER. Is there objection to ‘‘(II) sets forth the specific reason or rea- close such information to officers and em- the initial request of the gentleman sons why such disclosure may be relevant to ployees of such agency to the extent nec- a terrorist incident, threat, or activity. essary to investigate or respond to such ter- from California? ‘‘(iii) REQUESTING INDIVIDUALS.—An indi- rorist incident, threat, or activity. There was no objection. vidual described in this subparagraph is an ‘‘(E) TERMINATION.—No disclosure may be The SPEAKER. The gentleman from individual— made under this paragraph after December California (Mr. THOMAS) is recognized ‘‘(I) who is an officer or employee of the 31, 2003.’’. for 1 hour. Department of Justice or the Department of (c) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— Mr. THOMAS. Mr. Speaker, I yield the Treasury who is appointed by the Presi- (1) Section 6103(a)(2) is amended by insert- dent with the advice and consent of the Sen- ing ‘‘any local law enforcement agency re- myself such time as I may consume. ate or who is the Director of the United ceiving information under subsection I do want to note that the final act of States Secret Service, and (i)(7)(A),’’ after ‘‘State,’’. the Senate in this year of 2001 and the ‘‘(II) who is responsible for the collection (2) Section 6103(b) is amended by adding at final act of the House in this year of and analysis of intelligence and counter- the end the following new paragraph: 2001 was in fact a very feeble gesture to intelligence information concerning any ter- ‘‘(11) TERRORIST INCIDENT, THREAT, OR AC- those victims of terrorism that fun- rorist incident, threat, or activity. TIVITY.—The term ‘terrorist incident, threat, damentally changed our lives on Sep- ‘‘(iv) TAXPAYER IDENTITY.—For purposes of or activity’ means an incident, threat, or ac- tember 11. And notwithstanding the this subparagraph, a taxpayer’s identity tivity involving an act of domestic terrorism shall not be treated as taxpayer return infor- (as defined in section 2331(5) of title 18, difficulties of a democratic govern- mation. United States Code) or international ter- ment, in which decisions are made ‘‘(C) DISCLOSURE UNDER EX PARTE ORDERS.— rorism (as defined in section 2331(1) of such quantitatively, as we close for this hol- ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in title).’’. iday season, the House and the Senate paragraph (6), any return or return informa- (3) The heading of section 6103(i)(3) is want this to be a gesture, small though tion with respect to any specified taxable pe- amended by inserting ‘‘OR TERRORIST’’ after it may be, to the victims of September riod or periods shall, pursuant to and upon ‘‘CRIMINAL’’. 11. the grant of an ex parte order by a Federal (4) Paragraph (4) of section 6103(i) is Finally, Mr. Speaker, on behalf of all district court judge or magistrate under amended— clause (ii), be open (but only to the extent (A) in subparagraph (A) by inserting ‘‘or the Members of the House of Rep- necessary as provided in such order) to in- (7)(C)’’ after ‘‘paragraph (1)’’, and resentatives, I wish to extend to the spection by, or disclosure to, officers and em- (B) in subparagraph (B) by striking ‘‘or constitutional head of the House of ployees of any Federal law enforcement (3)(A)’’ and inserting ‘‘(3)(A) or (C), or (7)’’. Representatives, the Speaker of the

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 00:06 Dec 22, 2001 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A20DE7.047 pfrm02 PsN: H20PT1 December 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H10959 House of Representatives, and his fam- helping us draft legislation. They work long SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED ily, a very merry holiday, happy hours, often under intense pressure, trans- By unanimous consent, permission to Christmas, and a good new year. forming our public-policy ideas into the magic address the House, following the legis- The SPEAKER. Thank you. words of bills and amendments, doing so with lative program and any special orders Without objection, the Senate grace and magnanimity and making it look heretofore entered, was granted to: amendment to the House amendment is easy. I want to applaud one particular legisla- concurred in. (The following Members (at the re- tive counsel, Noah Wofsy, whose help has quest of Mr. FRANK) to revise and ex- There was no objection. been indispensable to the Committee on A motion to reconsider was laid on tend their remarks and include extra- House Administration, most recently on the the table. neous material:) landmark Help America Vote Act (H.R. 3295). The SPEAKER. Under a previous Mr. BONIOR, for 5 minutes, today. order of the House, the gentleman from I greatly value Noah’s help and expertise, and Mr. PALLONE, for 5 minutes, today. look forward to working with him again during Maryland (Mr. HOYER) is recognized for Ms. NORTON, for 5 minutes, today. 5 minutes. the second session. Ms. WOOLSEY, for 5 minutes, today. We also owe special thanks to our cloak- f Ms. WATSON of California, for 5 min- room staffs, who always have the answer to utes, today. THANKING THE STAFF our favorite question (‘‘when’s the next Mr. BROWN of Ohio, for 5 minutes, Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, as the first ses- vote?’’), and to our leadership and floor staff, today. sion of the 107th Congress draws to a close, who are crucial members of the team. Mr. FRANK, for 5 minutes, today. I wish to thank the staff for their assistance We should also remember our ‘‘extended’’ Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, for 5 minutes, throughout this eventful year. None of us staff, including Dan Mulhollan and his experts today. could discharge our responsibilities without the at the Congressional Research Service, and Mr. STRICKLAND, for 5 minutes, help and support of the staff. Dan Crippen and his Congressional Budget today. Let me begin by expressing gratitude to the Office staff, all of whom provide excellent sup- Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, for 5 min- employees of the Architect of the Capitol, who port to our deliberations. The Attending Physi- utes, today. maintain the Capitol buildings and grounds. cian, Dr. John Eisold and his staff, have coped Mr. HOYER, for 5 minutes, today. Without the vital work of engineers, car- superbly with the anthrax attack and its after- (The following Members (at the re- penters, painters, electricians and others, es- math, inspiring confidence. As always, the pro- quest of Mr. BEREUTER) to revise and pecially the custodians who clean our offices fessionals of the Government Printing Office extend their remarks and include ex- each night, we could not work. AoC employ- and the General Accounting Office have pro- traneous material:) ees do a wonderful job under difficult cir- vided exceptional support. Our tour guides Mr. KIRK, for 5 minutes, today. cumstances, and they deserve special rec- provide constituents wonderful tours of the Mr. SOUDER, for 5 minutes, today. ognition. Capitol, for which we, and they, are always Mr. BEREUTER, for 5 minutes, today. Next, I wish to thank the three House Offi- thankful. (The following Member (at his own cers and all their employees, who collectively Finally, I wish to thank the committee and request) to revise and extend his re- maintain the framework in which the House joint-committee staffs, and the personal staffs marks and include extraneous mate- operates. Jay Eagen, our Chief Administrative of Members, whose efforts are also highly val- rial:) Officer, and his deputy Lawrence Davenport, ued. I am obviously most grateful for the work Mr. HASTERT, for 5 minutes, today. manage a diverse organization that provides us with everything from furniture and carpets of my own staff, beginning with Cory Alex- f to office supplies and information technology, ander, John Bohanan, Betsy Bossart, Tom EXTENSION OF REMARKS child care and other personnel-related support, Craddock, Chonya Davis-Johnson, Stacey Farnen, Wanda Hardesty, Corey Jackson, By unanimous consent, permission to including food services and even our pay- revise and extend remarks was granted checks. Bill Livingood, our Sergeant at Arms, Dayle Lewis, Kenya McGruder, Kathy May, Scott Nance, Faron Paramore, Andy Quinn, to: and his deputy, Kerri Hanley, oversee Capitol Mr. DOOLITTLE and to include extra- security for the benefit of Members, staff, dig- Thomas Richards, Betty Richardson, Betty Rogers, Erica Rossi, and Ryan Seggel of my neous material, notwithstanding the nitaries, tourists and others who visit the com- fact that it exceeds two pages of the plex every year, working in conjunction with personal office; Keith Abouchar, Robert Bean, Kevin Cyron, Connie Goode, Michael Har- RECORD and is estimated by the Public the brave men and women of the U.S. Capitol Printer to cost $17,963.63. Police. Our Clerk, Jeff Trandahl, his deputy, rison, Charles Howell, Ellen McCarthy, Matt Martha Morrison, and their staff compile the Pinkus, Bernard Raimo, David Ransom, Brian f House Journal, tally our votes, enroll our bills, Romick, and Sterling Springs of the House ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED Administration Committee; Rob Nabors, of the transcribe our debates, and generally ensure Mr. Trandahl, Clerk of the House, re- that our legislative process functions smoothly. Treasury, Postal Appropriations Sub- committee; and Marlene Kaufman, of the Hel- ported and found truly enrolled bills of Jeff also oversees the Page program, which the House of the following titles, which provides an enriching experience for the sinki Commission. I could not fulfill my respon- sibilities without them. were thereupon signed by the Speaker: Pages, who do a great job. H.R. 643. An act to reauthorize the African Let us all give thanks for the House Chap- Mr. Speaker, Members aren’t always aware of what all the staff do, and the staff aren’t al- Elephant Conservation Act. lain, Father Daniel Coughlin, who tends his H.R. 645. An act to reauthorize the Rhinoc- flock superbly. Charles Johnson, our distin- ways aware of what Members do. But to- eros and Tiger Conservation Act of 1994. guished Parliamentarian, and his learned gether, we make this House work for the H.R. 2199, An act to amend the National duputies and assistants John Sullivan, Tom American people. I hope all Members will join Capital Revitalization and Self-Government Duncan, Muftiah McCartin, Tom Wickham, me in thanking the staff, wherever they work Improvement Act of 1997 to permit any Fed- Ethan Lauer, Gay Topper, Brian Cooper and and whatever they do, for all their hard work eral law enforcement agency to enter into a Debby Khalili, provide invaluable procedural this year. cooperative agreement with the Metropoli- tan Police Department of the District of Co- guidance to the Speaker and Members who lumbia to assist the Department in carrying f preside over the House. I recall being greatly out crime prevention and law enforcement comforted by their presence when, during an activities in the District of Columbia if earlier era, I occasionally occupied the Chair. LEAVE OF ABSENCE deemed appropriate by the Chief of the De- The General Counsel, Geraldine Gennet, partment and the United States Attorney for and her staff well represent the House in legal By unanimous consent, leave of ab- the District of Columbia, and for other pur- matters. The Law Revision counsel, John Mil- sence was granted to: poses. ler, and his staff organize our legislation into Mr. LUTHER (at the request of Mr. H.R. 2657. An act to amend title 11, District a useful body of laws. The Inspector General, GEPHARDT) for today on account of of Columbia Code, to redesignate the Family family matters. Division of the Superior Court of the District Steve McNamara, and his staff help us seek of Columbia as the Family Court of the Su- ways to improve the administration of the Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas perior Court, to recruit and retain trained House. For all of them we are grateful. (at the request of Mr. GEPHARDT) for and experienced judges to serve in the Fam- We are also greatly indebted to the Legisla- today on account of business in the dis- ily Court, to promote consistency and effi- tive Counsel, Pope Barrow, and his staff for trict. ciency in the assignment of judges to the

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 00:06 Dec 22, 2001 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K20DE7.073 pfrm02 PsN: H20PT1 H10960 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 20, 2001 Family Court and in the consideration of ac- Dan Burton, Steve Buyer, Sonny Cal- Ray LaHood, Nick Lampson, James R. tions and proceedings in the Family Court, lahan, Ken Calvert, Dave Camp, Chris Langevin, Tom Lantos, Steve Largent, and for other purposes. Cannon, Eric Cantor, Shelly Moore Rick Larsen, John B. Larson, Tom f Capito, Lois Capps, Michael E. Latham, Steven C. LaTourette, James Capuano, Benjamin L. Cardin, Brad A. Leach, Barbara Lee, Sander M. SENATE ENROLLED BILL SIGNED Carson, Julia Carson, Michael N. Cas- Levin, Jerry Lewis, John Lewis, Ron The SPEAKER announced his signa- tle, Steve Chabot, Saxby Chambliss, Lewis, John Linder, William O. Lipin- ture to enrolled bill of the Senate of Donna M. Christensen, Wm. Lacy Clay, ski, Frank A. LoBiondo, Zoe Lofgren, the following title: Eva M. Clayton, Bob Clement, James Nita M. Lowey, Frank D. Lucas, Ken S. 1438. An act to authorize appropriations E. Clyburn, Howard Coble, Mac Collins, Lucas, Bill Luther, Stephen F. Lynch, for fiscal year 2002 for military activities of Larry Combest, Gary A. Condit, John Carolyn B. Maloney, James H. the Department of Defense, for military con- Cooksey, Jery F. Costello, Christopher Maloney, Donald A. Manzullo, Edward struction, and for defense activities of the Cox, William J. Coyne, Robert E. (Bud) J. Markey, Frank Mascara, Jim Mathe- Department of Energy, to prescribe per- Cramer, Jr., Philip P. Crane, Ander son, Robert T. Matsui, Carolyn McCar- sonnel strengths for such fiscal year to the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. Crenshaw, Joseph Crowley, Barbara thy, Karen McCarthy, Betty McCollum, Cubin, John Abney Culberson, Elijah E. Jim McCrery, James P. McGovern, f Cummings, Randy ‘‘Duke’’ John McHugh, Scott McInnis, Mike SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT Cunningham, Danny K. Davis, Jim McIntyre, Howard P. McKeon, Cynthia, Davis, Jo Ann Davis, Susan A. Davis, A. McKinney, Michael R. McNulty, Mr. THOMAS. Mr. Speaker, pursuant Thomas M. Davis, Nathan Deal, Peter Martin T. Meehan, Carrie P. Meek, to House Concurrent Resolution 295, I A. DeFazio, Diana DeGette, William D. Gregory W. Meeks, Robert Menendez, move that the House do now adjourn. Delahunt, Rosa L. DeLauro, Tom John L. Mica, Juanita Millender- The motion was agreed to. DeLay, Jim DeMint, Peter Deutsch, McDonald, Dan Miller, Gary G. Miller, The SPEAKER. Accordingly, pursu- Lincoln Diaz-Balart, Norman D. Dicks, George Miller, Jeff Miller, Patsy T. ant to the previous order of the House John D. Dingell, Lloyd Doggett, Calvin Mink, Alan B. Mollohan, Dennis Moore, of today, the House stands adjourned M. Dooley, John T. Doolittle, Michael James P. Moran, Jerry Moran, Con- until 4 p.m. on Friday, December 21, F. Doyle, David Dreier, John J. Dun- stance A. Morella, John P. Murtha, Sue 2001, unless it sooner has received a can, Jr., Jennifer Dunn, Chet Edwards, Wilkins Myrick, Jerrold Nadler, Grace message from the Senate transmitting Vernon J. Ehlers, Robert L. Ehrlich, Napolitano, Richard E. Neal, George, its passage without amendment of Jr., Jo Ann Emerson, Eliot L. Engel, R. Nethercutt, Jr., Robert W. Ney, House Joint Resolution 79, in which Phil English, Anna G. Eshoo, Bob Anne M. Northup, Eleanor Holmes Nor- case the House shall stand adjourned Etheridge, Lane Evans, Terry Everett, ton, Charlie Norwood, Jim Nussle, for the first session of the 107th Con- Eni F. H. Faleomavaega, Sam Farr, James L. Oberstar, David R. Obey, gress sine die pursuant to House Con- Chaka Fattah, Mike Ferguson, Bob Fil- John W. Olver, Solomon P. Ortiz, Tom current Resolution 295. ner, Jeff Flake, Ernie Fletcher, Mark Osborne, Doug Ose, C.L. Otter, Major Thereupon (at 5 o’clock and 8 min- Foley, J. Randy Forbes, Harold E. R. Owens, Michael G. Oxley, Frank utes p.m.), pursuant to House Concur- Ford, Jr., Vito Fossella, Barney Frank, Pallone, Jr., Bill Pascrell, Jr., Ed Pas- rent Resolution 295, the House ad- Rodney P. Frelinghuysen, Martin tor, Ron Paul, Donald M. Payne, Nancy journed under the previous order of the Frost, Elton Gallegly, Greg Ganske, Pelosi, Mike Pence, Collin C. Peterson, House until 4 p.m. on Friday, December George W. Gekas, Richard A. Gephardt, John E. Peterson, Thomas E. Petri, 21, 2001, unless it sooner has received a Jim Gibbons, Wayne T. Gilchrest, Paul David D. Phelps, Charles W. Pickering, message from the Senate transmitting E. Gillmor, Benjamin A. Gilman, Joseph R. Pitts, Todd Russell Platts, its passage without amendment of Charles A. Gonzalez, Virgil H. Goode, Richard W. Pombo, Earl Pomeroy, Rob House Joint Resolution 79, in which Jr., Bob Goodlatte, Bart Gordon, Por- Portman, David E. Price, Deborah case the House shall stand adjourned ter J. Goss, Lindsey O. Graham, Kay Pryce, Adam H. Putnam, Jack Quinn, for the first session of the 107th Con- Granger, Sam Graves, Gene Green, George Radanovich, Nick J. Rahall, II, gress sine die pursuant to House Con- Mark Green, James C. Greenwood, Jim Ramstad, Charles B. Rangel, Ralph current Resolution 295. Felix J. Grucci, Jr., Luis Gutierrez, Gil Regula, Dennis R. Rehberg, Silvestre f Gutknecht, Ralph M. Hall, Tony P. Reyes, Thomas M. Reynolds, Bob Hall, James V. Hansen, Jane Harman, Riley, Lynn N. Rivers, Ciro D. OATH FOR ACCESS TO CLASSIFIED Melissa A. Hart, J. Dennis Hastert, Rodriguez, Tim Roemer, Harold Rog- INFORMATION Alcee L. Hastings, Doc Hastings, Robin ers, Mike Rogers, Dana Rohrabacher, Under clause 13 of rule XXIII, the fol- Hayes, J. D. Hayworth, Joel Hefley, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Mike Ross, Ste- lowing Members executed the oath for Wally Herger, Baron P. Hill, Van ven R. Rothman, Marge Roukema, Lu- access to classified information: Hilleary, Earl F. Hilliard, Maurice D. cille Roybal-Allard, Edward R. Royce, Neil Abercrombie, Anı´bal Acevedo- Hinchey, Rube´n Hinojosa, David L. Bobby L. Rush, Paul Ryan, Jim Ruyn, Vila´ , Gary L. Ackerman, Robert B. Hobson, Joseph M. Hoeffel, Peter Hoek- Martin Olav Sabo, Loretta Sanchez, Aderholt, W. Todd Akin, Thomas H. stra, Tim Holden, Rush D. Holt, Mi- Bernard Sanders, Max Sandlin, Tom Allen, Robert E. Andrews, Richard K. chael M. Honda, Darlene Hooley, Ste- Sawyer, Jim Saxton, Bob Schaffer, Armey, Joe Baca, Spencer Bachus, phen Horn, John N. Hostettler, Amo Janice D. Schakowsky, Adam B. Schiff, Brian Baird, Richard H. Baker, John Houghton, Steny H. Hoyer, Kenny C. Edward L. Schrock, Robert C. Scott, F. Elias E. Baldacci, Tammy Baldwin, Hulshof, Duncan Hunter, Henry J. James Sensenbrenner, Jr., Jose´ E. Cass Ballenger, James A. Barcia, Bob Hyde, Jay Inslee, Johnny Isakson, Serrano, Pete Sessions, John B. Shad- Barr, Thomas M. Barrett, Roscoe G. Steve Israel, Darrell E. Issa, Ernest J. egg, E. Clay Shaw, Jr., Christopher Bartlett, Joe Barton, Charles F. Bass, Istook, Jr., Jesse L. Jackson, Jr., Shei- Shays, Brad Sherman, Don Sherwood, Xavier Becerra, Ken Bentsen, Doug Be- la Jackson-Lee, William J. Jefferson, John Shimkus, Ronnie Shows, Bill reuter, Shelly Berkley, Howard L. Ber- William L. Jenkins, Christopher John, Shuster, Rob Simmons, Michael K. man, Marion Berry, Judy Biggert, Mi- Eddie Bernice Johnson, Nancy L. John- Simpson, Joe Skeen, Ike Skelton, Lou- chael Bilirakis, Sanford D. Bishop, Jr., son, Sam Johnson, Timothy V. John- ise McIntosh Slaughter, Adam Smith, Rod R. Blagojevich, Earl Blumenauer, son, Stephanie Tubbs Jones, Walter B. Christopher H. Smith, Lamar S. Smith, Roy Blunt, Sherwood L. Boehlert, John Jones, Paul E. Kanjorski, Marcy Kap- Nick Smith, Vic Snyder, Hilda L. Solis, A. Boehner, Henry Bonilla, David E. tur, Ric Keller, Sue W. Kelly, Mark R. Mark E. Souder, Floyd Spence, John N. Bonior, Mary Bono, John Boozman, Kennedy, Patrick J. Kennedy, Brian D. Spratt, Jr., Fortney Pete Stark, Cliff Robert A. Borski, Leonard L. Boswell, Kerns, Dale E. Kildee, Carolyn C. Kil- Stearns, Charles W. Stenholm, Ted Rick Boucher, Allen Boyd, Kevin patrick, Ron Kind, Peter T. King, Jack Strickland, Bob Stump, Bart Stupak, Brady, Robert A. Brady, Corrine Kingston, Mark Steven Kirk, Gerald D. John E. Sununu, John E. Sweeney, Brown, Sherrod Brown, Henry E. Kleczka, Joe Knollengberg, Jim Kolbe, Thomas G. Tancredo, John S. Tanner, Brown, Jr., Ed Bryant, Richard Burr, Dennis J. Kucinich, John J. LaFalce, Ellen O. Tauscher, W. J. (Billy) Tauzin,

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 00:06 Dec 22, 2001 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A20DE7.048 pfrm02 PsN: H20PT1 December 20, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H10961 Charles H. Taylor, Gene Taylor, Lee 4976. A letter from the Assistant Secretary U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Gov- Terry, William M. Thomas, Bennie G. for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, ernment Reform. Thompson, Mike Thompson, Mac transmitting certification of a proposed li- 4988. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Acquisition Policy, Thornberry, John R. Thune, Karen L. cense for the export of defense articles or de- fense export license for any major defense General Services Administration, transmit- Thurman, Todd Tiahrt, Patrick J. services sold under a contract to Japan ting the Administration’s final rule—Federal Tiberi, John F. Tierney, Patrick J. (Transmittal No. DTC 129–01), pursuant to 22 Acquisition Regulation; Definitions of Toomey, Edolphus Towns, James A. U.S.C. 2776(c); to the Committee on Inter- ‘‘Component’’ and ’’End Product’’ [FAC 2001– Traficant, Jr., Jim Turner, Mark Udall, national Relations. 02; FAR Case 2000–015; Item I] (RIN: 9000– Robert A. Underwood, Fred Upton, 4977. A letter from the Assistant Secretary AJ24) received December 19, 2001, pursuant to Nydia M. Velazquez, Peter J. Vis- for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on closky, David Vitter, Greg Walden, transmitting certification of a proposed li- Government Reform. cense for the export of defense articles or de- 4989. A letter from the Deputy Associate James T. Walsh, Zach Wamp, Maxine fense export license for any major defense Administrator, Office of Acquisition Policy, Waters, Wes Watkins, Diane E. Watson, services sold under a contract to Denmark General Services Administration, transmit- Melvin L. Watt, J.C. Watts, Jr., Henry and Belgium (Transmittal No. DTC 145–01), ting the Administration’s final rule—Federal A. Waxman, Anthony D. Weiner, Curt pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); to the Com- Acquisition Regulation; Energy-Efficiency of Weldon, Dave Weldon, Jerry Weller, mittee on International Relations. Supplies and Services [FAC 2001–02; FAR Robert Wexler, Ed Whitfield, Roger F. 4978. A letter from the Assistant Secretary Case 1999–011; Item II] (RIN: 9000–AI71) re- Wicker, Heather Wilson, Joe Wilson, for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, ceived December 19, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Gov- Frank R. Wolf, Lynn C. Woolsey, David transmitting certification of a proposed Manufacturing License Agreement with ernment Reform. Wu, Albert Russell Wynn, C.W. Bill France (Transmittal No. DTC 050–01), pursu- 4990. A letter from the Deputy Associate Young, Don Young, ant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(d); to the Committee on Administrator, Office of Acquisition Policy, f International Relations. General Services Administration, transmit- 4979. A letter from the Assistant Secretary ting the Administration’s final rule—Federal EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, Acquisition Regulation; Prompt Payment ETC. transmitting certification of a proposed and the Recovery of Overpayment [FAC 2001– Under clause 8 of rule XII, executive Manufacturing License Agreement with 02; FAR Case 1999–023; Item III] (RIN: 9000– communications were taken from the Japan (Transmittal No. DTC 126–01), pursu- AI89) received December 19, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Speaker’s table and referred as follows: ant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(d); to the Committee on International Relations. Government Reform. 4969. A letter from the Director, Office of 4980. A letter from the Assistant Secretary 4991. A letter from the Deputy Associate Management and Budget, transmitting noti- for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, Administrator, Office of Acquisition Policy, fication of the intention to modify the No- transmitting certification of a proposed li- General Services Administration, transmit- vember 9th release of funds from the Emer- cense for the export of defense articles or de- ting the Administration’s final rule—Federal gency Response Fund; to the Committee on fense export license for any major defense Acquisition Regulation; Javits-Wagner- Appropriations. services sold under a contract to Japan O’Day Act Subcontract Preference Under 4970. A letter from the Senior Paralegal, (Transmittal No. DTC 154–01), pursuant to 22 Service Contracts [FAC 2001–02; FAR Case Department of the Treasury, transmitting U.S.C. 2776(c)and 22 U.S.C. 2776(d); to the 1999–017; Item IV] (RIN: 9000–AI82) received the Department’s final rule—Risk-Based Committee on International Relations. December 19, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Capital Guidelines; Capital Adequacy Guide- 4981. A letter from the Assistant Secretary 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Govern- lines; Capital Maintenance: Capital Treat- for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, ment Reform. ment of Recourse, Direct Credit Substitutes transmitting notification of a proposed 4992. A letter from the Deputy Associate and Residual Interests in Asset transfer of major defense equipment with Administrator, Office of Acquisition Policy, Securitizations [Docket No. 2001–68] (RIN: Australia, Canada, Finland, Kuwait, Malay- General Services Administration, transmit- 1550–AB11) received December 17, 2001, pursu- sia, Spain, and Switzerland (Transmittal No. ting the Administration’s final rule—Federal ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee RSAT–3–01), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(d); to Acquisition Regulation; Definition of Sub- on Financial Services. the Committee on International Relations. contract in FAR Subpart 15.4 [FAC 2001–02; 4971. A letter from the Assistant Secretary 4982. A letter from the Assistant Adminis- FAR Case 2000–017; Item VI] (RIN: 9000–AJ25) for Communications, Department of Com- trator Bureau for Legislative and Public Af- received December 19, 2001, pursuant to 5 merce, transmitting the Department’s final fairs, Agency for International Development, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Gov- rule—Notice of Solicitation of Grant Appli- transmitting a report on the Implementation ernment Reform. cations (RIN: 0660–ZA06) received December of the Support for Overseas Cooperative De- 4993. A letter from the Deputy Associate 19, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to velopment Act; to the Committee on Inter- Administrator, Office of Acquisition Policy, the Committee on Energy and Commerce. national Relations. General Services Administration, transmit- 4972. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, 4983. A letter from the Assistant Secretary ting the Administration’s final rule—Federal NHTSA, Department of Transportation, for Export Administration, Department of Acquisition Regulation; North American In- transmitting the Department’s final rule— Commerce, transmitting the Department’s dustry Classification System [FAC 2001–02; Insurer Reporting Requirements; List of In- final rule—Entity List: Removal of Two Rus- FAR Case 2000–604; Item VII] (RIN: 9000–AI75) surers Required to File Reports [Docket No. sian Entities [Docket No. 010220046–1046–01] received December 19, 2001, pursuant to 5 NHTSA–2001–001; Notice 02] (RIN: 2127–AI07) (RIN: 0694–AC40) received December 19, 2001, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Gov- received November 16, 2001, pursuant to 5 pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- ernment Reform. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- mittee on International Relations. 4994. A letter from the Deputy Associate ergy and Commerce. 4984. A letter from the Special Assistant to Administrator, Office of Acquisition Policy, 4973. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- the President and Director, Office of Admin- General Services Administration, transmit- ment of Transportation, transmitting the istration, Executive Office of the President, ting the Administration’s final rule—Federal Department’s report entitled, ‘‘TREAD Fol- transmitting the White House personnel re- Acquisition Regulation; Iceland-Newly Des- low-Up Report’’; to the Committee on En- port for the fiscal year 2001, pursuant to 3 ignated Country Under the Trade Agree- ergy and Commerce. U.S.C. 113; to the Committee on Government ments Act [FAC 2001–02; FAR Case 2001–025; 4974. A letter from the Assistant Secretary Reform. Item VIII] (RIN: 9000–AJ26) received Decem- for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 4985. A letter from the Deputy Adminis- ber 19, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); transmitting certification of a proposed li- trator, Environmental Protection Agency, to the Committee on Government Reform. cense for the export of defense articles or de- transmitting a report on the Federal Activi- 4995. A letter from the Deputy Associate fense export license for any major defense ties Inventory Reform Act; to the Com- Administrator, Office of Acquisition Policy, services sold under a contract to Germany mittee on Government Reform. General Services Administration, transmit- (Transmittal No. DTC 158–01), pursuant to 22 4986. A letter from the Chief Financial Offi- ting the Administration’s final rule—Federal U.S.C. 2776(c); to the Committee on Inter- cer, Export-Import Bank, transmitting the Acquisition Regulation; Contractor Per- national Relations. 2001 annual report in compliance with the In- sonnel in the Procurement of Information 4975. A letter from the Assistant Secretary spector General Act Amendments of 1988, Technology Services [FAC 2001–02; FAR Case for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, pursuant to 5 app.; to the Committee on Gov- 2000–609; Item IX] (RIN: 9000–AJ11) received transmitting certification of a proposed li- ernment Reform. December 19, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. cense for the export of defense articles or 4987. A letter from the Deputy Associate 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Govern- defenseexport license for any major defense Administrator, Office of Acquisition Policy, ment Reform. services sold under a contract to Japan General Services Administration, transmit- 4996. A letter from the Deputy Associate (Transmittal No. DTC 157–01), pursuant to 22 ting the Administration’s final rule—Federal Administrator, Office of Acquisition Policy, U.S.C. 2776(c); to the Committee on Inter- Acquisition Circular 2001–02; Introduction— General Services Administration, transmit- national Relations. received December 19, 2001, pursuant to 5 ting the Administration’s final rule—Federal

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 00:06 Dec 22, 2001 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A20DE7.049 pfrm02 PsN: H20PT1 H10962 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 20, 2001 Acquisition Regulation; Small Entity Com- 5008. A letter from the Program Analyst, 2120–AA64) received December 14, 2001, pursu- pliance Guide—received December 19, 2001, FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- on Transportation and Infrastructure. mittee on Government Reform. worthiness Directives; Bombardier Model 5017. A letter from the Program Analyst, 4997. A letter from the General Counsel, Of- DHC–8–102, –103, –106, –201, –202, –301, –311, and FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- fice of Management and Budget, transmit- –315 Series Airplanes [Docket No. 2000–NM– mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- ting a report pursuant to the Federal Vacan- 348–AD; Amendment 39–124828; AD 2001–22–03] worthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737 Se- cies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on (RIN: 2120–AA64) received December 14, 2001, ries Airplanes [Docket No. 2000–NM–146–AD; Government Reform. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Amendment 39–12458; AD 2001–20–10] (RIN: 4998. A letter from the Director, Office of mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 2120–AA64) received December 14, 2001, pursu- Personnel Management, transmitting a re- ture. ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee port on the Federal Activities Inventory Re- 5009. A letter from the Program Analyst, on Transportation and Infrastructure. form Act; to the Committee on Government FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- 5018. A letter from the Program Analyst, Reform. mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- 4999. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- worthiness Directives; Honeywell Inter- mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- fice of Surface Mining, Department of the In- national, Inc. LTP 101 Series Turboprop and worthiness Directives; Short Brothers Model terior, transmitting the Department’s final LTS101 Series Turboshaft Engines [Docket SD3 Series Airplanes [Docket No. 2001–NM– rule—Kentucky Regulatory Program [KY– No. 99–NE–16–AD; Amendment 39–12486; AD 175–AD; Amendment 39–12484; AD 2001–22–05] 221–FOR] received December 18, 2001, pursu- 2001–22–07] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received Decem- (RIN: 2120–AA64) received December 6, 2001, ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee ber 6, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- on Resources. to the Committee on Transportation and In- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 5000. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, frastructure. ture. Department of the Interior, transmitting a 5010. A letter from the Program Analyst, 5019. A letter from the Program Analyst, proposed plan under the Indian Tribal Judg- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- ment Funds Act, 25 U.S.C. 1401 et seq., as mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- amended, for the use and distribution of the worthiness Directives; Dassault Model worthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians (Tribe) Mystere-Falcon 50, Mystere-Falcon 900, and Model EC 155B Helicopters [Docket No. 2001– judgment funds in Docket 189–C and the es- Falcon 900EX Series Airplanes [Docket No. SW–32–AD; Amendment 39–12509; AD 2001–23– crow funds remaining in Dockets 189–A and 2001–NM–10–AD; Amendment 39–12489; AD 11] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received December 14, 189–B; to the Committee on Resources. 2001–22–10] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received Decem- 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 5001. A letter from the Assistant Attorney ber 6, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Committee on Transportation and Infra- structure. General, Department of Justice, transmit- to the Committee on Transportation and In- 5020. A letter from the Program Analyst, ting the Office for Victims of Crime’s Report frastructure. FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- to Congress on the Department’s implemen- 5011. A letter from the Program Analyst, mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- tation of the Victims of Crime Act, as FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- worthiness Directives; Overland Aviation amended, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 10604(g); to mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- Services Fire Extinguishing System Bottle the Committee on the Judiciary. worthiness Directives; General Electric Com- Cartridges [Docket No. 98–CE–113–AD; 5002. A letter from the Director, Policy Di- pany GE90 Series Turbofan Engines [Docket Amendment 39–12493; AD 2001–22–14] (RIN: rectives and Instructions Branch, Depart- No. 99–NE–62–AD; Amendment 39–12473; AD 2120–AA64) received December 14, 2001, pursu- ment of Justice, transmitting the Depart- 2001–21–063] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received Decem- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee ment’s final rule— Adjustment of Certain ber 6, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Fees of the Immigration Examinations Fee on Transportation and Infrastructure. to the Committee on Transportation and In- 5021. A letter from the Program Analyst, Account [INS No. 2072–00] (RIN: 1115–AF61) frastructure. FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- received December 20, 2001, pursuant to 5 5012. A letter from the Program Analyst, mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- worthiness Directives; Raytheon Aircraft Judiciary. mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- Company 33, T–34, 35, 36, 55, 56, 58, and 95 Se- 5003. A letter from the Director, Bureau of worthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas ries Airplanes [Docket No. 2001–CE–35–AD; Transportation Statistics, transmitting the Model MD–11 Series Airplanes [Docket No. Amendment 39–12507; AD 2001–23–10] (RIN: Transportation Statistics Annual Report 2000–NM–337–AD; Amendment 39–12476; AD 2120–AA64) received December 14, 2001, pursu- 2000, pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 111(f); to the Com- 2001–21–05] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received Decem- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- ber 6, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); on Transportation and Infrastructure. ture. to the Committee on Transportation and In- 5022. A letter from the Program Analyst, 5004. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, frastructure. FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- Department of the Interior, transmitting the 5013. A letter from the Program Analyst, mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- Department’s final rule—Distribution of Fis- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- worthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas cal Year 2002 Indian Reservation Roads mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- Model 717 Series Airplanes [Docket No. 2001– Funds (RIN: 1076–AE28) received December worthiness Directives; Boeing Model 767 Se- NM–230–AD; Amendment 39–12437; AD 2001– 20, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to ries Airplanes [Docket No. 2001–NM–258–AD; 18–11] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received October 4, the Committee on Transportation and Infra- Amendment 39–12510; AD 2001–17–28 R1] (RIN: 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the structure. 2120–AA64) received December 14, 2001, pursu- Committee on Transportation and Infra- 5005. A letter from the Program Analyst, ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee structure. FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- on Transportation and Infrastructure. 5023. A letter from the Program Analyst, mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- 5014. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- worthiness Directives; Boeing Model 767 Se- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- mitting the Department’s final rule—Anti- ries Airplanes [Docket No. 2000–NM–116–AD; mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- drug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Pro- Amendment 39–12480; AD 2001–12–08 R1] (RIN: worthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737–100, grams for Personnel Engaged in Specified 2120–AA64) received December 6, 2001, pursu- –200, –300, –400, and –500 Series Airplanes; and Aviation Activities [Docket No. FAA–2000– ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee Model 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes 8431; Amendment No. 121–287] received No- on Transportation and Infrastructure. [Docket No. 2000–NM–395–AD; Amendment vember 19, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 5006. A letter from the Program Analyst, 39–12492; AD 2001–22–13] (RIN: 2120–AA64) re- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- ceived December 14, 2001, pursuant to 5 tation and Infrastructure. mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 5024. A letter from the Program Analyst, worthiness Directives; Boeing Model B–17E, Transportation and Infrastructure. FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- F, and G Airplanes [Docket No. 95–NM–15– 5015. A letter from the Program Analyst, mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- AD; Amendment 39–12485; AD 2001–22–06] FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- worthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Tex- (RIN: 2120–AA64) received December 6, 2001, mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- tron Canada Model 222, 222B, 222U, and 230 pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- worthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747 Se- Helicopters [Docket No. 2001–SW–49–AD; mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- ries Airplanes [Docket No. 2000–NM–317–AD; Amendment 39–12470; AD 2001–19–52] (RIN: ture. Amendment 39–12478; AD 2001–21–07] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received December 14, 2001, pursu- 5007. A letter from the Program Analyst, 2120–AA64) received December 14, 2001, pursu- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- on Transportation and Infrastructure. 5025. A letter from the Program Analyst, worthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747 Se- 5016. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- ries Airplanes [Docket No. 2000–NM–220–AD; FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- Amendment 39–12483; AD 2001–22–04] (RIN: mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- worthiness Directives; Eurocopter France 2120–AA64) received December 6, 2001, pursu- worthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757 Se- Model SA341G, SA342J, and SA–360C Heli- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee ries Airplanes [Docket No. 98–NM–225–AD; copters [Docket No. 2001–SW–48–AD; Amend- on Transportation and Infrastructure. Amendment 39–12460; AD 2001–20–12] (RIN: ment 39–12508; AD 2001–19–51] (RIN: 2120–

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AA64) received December 14, 2001, pursuant cation on the status of the Department’s an- RODRIGUEZ, Mr. BALDACCI, Mr. FARR to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on nual report on the current and future mili- of California, Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. Transportation and Infrastructure. tary power of the People’s Republic of China; DELAHUNT, Mr. UDALL of Colorado, 5026. A letter from the Program Analyst, jointly to the Committees on Armed Serv- Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. MCINTYRE, Mr. FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- ices and International Relations. TOWNS, Mr. OBERSTAR, Mr. GONZALEZ, mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- 5035. A letter from the Assistant Secretary Mr. MCGOVERN, Ms. WOOLSEY, Mr. worthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc. for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, STUPAK, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. LARSEN of RB211 535 Turbofan Engines, Correction transmitting a report on the Progress made Washington, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. [Docket No. 2001–NE–22; Amendment 39–12445; toward opening the United States Embassy PASTOR, Ms. SOLIS, Mr. MARKEY, Mrs. AD 2001–19–05] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received De- in Jerusalem and notification of Suspension MCCARTHY of New York, Mr. FATTAH, cember 14, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. of Limitations Under the Jerusalem Em- Mr. BARCIA, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- bassy Act (Presidential Determination No. ETHERIDGE, Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. LYNCH, tation and Infrastructure. 2002–05), pursuant to Public Law 104—45, sec- Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, 5027. A letter from the Program Analyst, tion 6 (109 Stat. 400); jointly to the Commit- Mr. FRANK, Mr. MALONEY of Con- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- tees on International Relations and Appro- necticut, Mr. CARDIN, Mrs. LOWEY, mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- priations. Mr. HOLDEN, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. DICKS, worthiness Directives; Raytheon Model 5036. A letter from the Administrator, U.S. Mr. SABO, Mr. MEEHAN, Mr. NEAL of Beech 400, 400A and 400T Series Airplanes, Agency for International Development, Massachusetts, Mr. OLVER, Ms. Model Mitsubishi MU–300 Airplanes, and transmitting the quarterly update of the re- HOOLEY of Oregon, Mr. MORAN of Vir- Model Beech MU–300–10 Airplanes [Docket port required by Section 653(a) of the For- ginia, Mr. CLYBURN, Mr. UNDERWOOD, No. 2001–NM–347–AD; Amendment 39–12528; eign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, en- Mr. LAMPSON, Mr. PRICE of North AD 2001–24–11] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received De- titled ‘‘Development Assistance and Child Carolina, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. CRAMER, cember 14, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Survival/Diseases Program Allocations-FY Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, Mrs. JONES of 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 2001’’; jointly to the Committees on Inter- Ohio, Mrs. THURMAN, Mr. ACKERMAN, tation and Infrastructure. national Relations and Appropriations. Mr. HOYER, Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. 5028. A letter from the Program Analyst, 5037. A letter from the Executive Director, DEUTSCH, Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania, FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island, Mr. mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- Board, transmitting a proposed bill to amend PALLONE, Mr. KUCINICH, Mr. worthiness Directives; Dassault Model the Federal Employees’ Retirement System BLAGOJEVICH, Mr. FORD, Mr. THOMP- Mystere-Falcon 50 Series Airplanes [Docket Act of 1986; jointly to the Committees on SON of Mississippi, Ms. SLAUGHTER, No. 2001–NM–330–AD; Amendment 39–12519; Government Reform and the Judiciary. Mr. FROST, Ms. CARSON of Indiana, AD 2001–24–03] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received De- Mr. BAIRD, and Mr. SAWYER): cember 14, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. f H.R. 3555. A bill to prevent, prepare for, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS and respond to the threat of terrorism in tation and Infrastructure. America, and for other purposes; to the Com- 5029. A letter from the Program Analyst, Under clause 2 of rule XII, public mittee on Energy and Commerce, and in ad- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- bills and resolutions were introduced dition to the Committees on Transportation mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- and severally referred, as follows: and Infrastructure, Education and the Work- worthiness Directives; Aeromot-Industria By Mr. SHERMAN (for himself, Mr. force, Government Reform, Ways and Means, Mecanico Metalurgica Itda. Models AMT–100 Armed Services, International Relations, In- MALONEY of Connecticut, Mr. WAX- and AMT–200 Powered Sailplanes [Docket telligence (Permanent Select), Financial MAN, Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. MCNULTY, No. 2001–CE–40–AD; Amendment 39–12515; AD Services, and the Judiciary, for a period to Mr. FROST, Mr. KUCINICH, Mr. 2001–23–16] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received Decem- be subsequently determined by the Speaker, HOEFFEL, Mr. OWENS, Ms. WATSON, ber 14, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); in each case for consideration of such provi- Mr. UDALL of New Mexico, and Mrs. to the Committee on Transportation and In- sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the CAPPS): frastructure. committee concerned. H.R. 3552. A bill to establish a National 5030. A letter from the Program Analyst, By Ms. WATERS (for herself and Mr. Foundation for the Study of Holocaust As- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- MICA): mitting the Department’s final rule—Modi- sets; to the Committee on Financial Serv- H.R. 3556. A bill to prohibit assistance for fication of the Dimensions of the Grand Can- ices. Afghanistan unless the national government yon National Park Special Flight Rules Area By Mr. THOMAS (for himself, Mr. of Afghanistan undertakes efforts to control and Flight Free Zones [Docket No. FAA– CRANE, and Mr. DREIER): illegal drugs in Afghanistan, and for other 1999–5926] (RIN: 2120–AG74) received Decem- H.R. 3553. A bill to provide for the exten- purposes; to the Committee on International ber 14, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); sion of nondiscriminatory treatment (nor- Relations. to the Committee on Transportation and In- mal trade relations treatment) to the prod- By Mr. THOMAS: frastructure. ucts of the Russian Federation; to the Com- H.R. 3557. A bill to repeal the antidumping 5031. A letter from the Program Analyst, mittee on Ways and Means. provisions contained in the Act of September FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- By Mr. OSE: 8, 1916; to the Committee on the Judiciary. mitting the Department’s final rule— H.R. 3554. A bill to transfer to the State of By Mr. RAHALL (for himself, Mr. Flightcrew Compartment Access and Door California certain Federal land in Yolo and GILCHREST, and Mr. UNDERWOOD): Designs [Docket No. FAA–2001–10770; SFAR Solano Counties, California, to provide for H.R. 3558. A bill to protect, conserve, and 92–2] (RIN: 2120–AH54) received December 10, the establishment of a wildlife area on that restore native fish, wildlife, and their nat- 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the land, and for other purposes; to the Com- ural habitats on Federal lands through coop- Committee on Transportation and Infra- mittee on Resources. erative, incentive-based grants to control, structure. By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. mitigate, and eradicate harmful nonnative 5032. A letter from the Program Analyst, GEPHARDT, Ms. HARMAN, Mr. SCOTT, species, and for other purposes; to the Com- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- Mr. SKELTON, Mr. BORSKI, Mr. mittee on Resources. mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- PASCRELL, Mr. BISHOP, Mrs. By Mr. VISCLOSKY (for himself and worthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4– TAUSCHER, Mr. TURNER, Mr. Mr. QUINN): 600, B4–600R and F4–600R (Collectively Called COSTELLO, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. H.R. 3559. A bill to amend the Emergency A300–600) Series Airplanes; and Model A310 HONDA, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Steel Loan Guarantee Act of 1999 to revise Series Airplanes [Docket No. 2001–NM–349– Ms. PELOSI, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. CON- eligibility and other requirements for loan AD; Amendment 39–12526; AD 2001–23–51] YERS, Mr. TIERNEY, Mr. UDALL of New guarantees under that Act, and for other (RIN: 2120–AA64) received December 14, 2001, Mexico, Mr. ISRAEL, Mr. BACA, Mr. purposes; to the Committee on Financial pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- LARSON of Connecticut, Mr. BERMAN, Services. mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Mr. THOMPSON of California, Ms. KAP- By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: ture. TUR, Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, Mr. HOEFFEL, H.R. 3560. A bill to require the use of cer- 5033. A letter from the Program Analyst, Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD, Mr. tain vessels for laying, servicing, and main- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- SHERMAN, Mr. LANTOS, Mr. ORTIZ, Ms. taining Federal submarine cables; to the mitting the Department’s final rule— BERKLEY, Ms. MCCARTHY of Missouri, Committee on Armed Services, and in addi- Flightcrew Compartment Access and Door Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Ms. KIL- tion to the Committee on Transportation Designs [Docket No. FAA–2001–10770; SFAR PATRICK, Mr. HOLT, Mr. GREEN of and Infrastructure, for a period to be subse- 92–1] (RIN: 2120–AH52) received December 10, Texas, Mr. OWENS, Ms. LEE, Mr. quently determined by the Speaker, in each 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the ACEVEDO-VILA, Mr. JACKSON of Illi- case for consideration of such provisions as Committee on Transportation and Infra- nois, Mr. ROTHMAN, Mr. SANDLIN, Mr. fall within the jurisdiction of the committee structure. CROWLEY, Mr. KILDEE, Mrs. MALONEY concerned. 5034. A letter from the Deputy Secretary, of New York, Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. REYES, By Mr. LINDER (for himself, Mr. DEAL Department of Defense, transmitting notifi- Mr. ALLEN, Mr. WYNN, Mr. of Georgia, and Mr. CALVERT):

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H.R. 3561. A bill to establish the Twenty- vania, Mr. OSBORNE, Mr. MCINTYRE, By Mr. GILCHREST (for himself and First Century Policy Commission; to the Mr. SANDLIN, Mr. BASS, Mr. GORDON, Mr. UNDERWOOD): Committee on Resources, and in addition to Mr. MCINNIS, Mr. LATHAM, Mr. GREEN H.R. 3577. A bill to reauthorize the Coastal the Committee on Transportation and Infra- of Wisconsin, Mr. PETRI, Mr. HILL- Zone Management Act of 1972, and for other structure, for a period to be subsequently de- IARD, Mrs. EMERSON, Mr. TOWNS, Mr. purposes; to the Committee on Resources. termined by the Speaker, in each case for SCHAFFER, Mrs. CUBIN, Mr. TERRY, By Mr. GREEN of Wisconsin (for him- consideration of such provisions as fall with- and Mr. TURNER): self and Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin): in the jurisdiction of the committee con- H.R. 3569. A bill to amend title XVIII of the H.R. 3578. A bill to require the Secretary of cerned. Social Security Act to establish a minimum Agriculture to use the Department of Agri- By Mr. ACKERMAN: geographic cost-of-practice index value for culture’s preferred Option 1B as the price H.R. 3562. A bill to amend title 49, United physicians’ services furnished under the structure for Class I fluid milk under Federal States Code, to authorize the Under Sec- Medicare Program; to the Committee on En- milk marketing orders, to provide emer- retary of Transportation for Security to es- ergy and Commerce, and in addition to the gency market loss payments to dairy pro- tablish a program to permit Federal, State, Committee on Ways and Means, for a period ducers for any calendar year quarter in and local law enforcement officers to be to be subsequently determined by the Speak- which the national average price for Class III trained to participate in the Federal air mar- er, in each case for consideration of such pro- milk under Federal milk marketing orders is shal program as volunteers, and for other visions as fall within the jurisdiction of the less than a target price of $11.50 per hundred- purposes; to the Committee on Transpor- committee concerned. weight, and for other purposes; to the Com- tation and Infrastructure. By Mr. BEREUTER: mittee on Agriculture. By Mr. ANDREWS: H.R. 3570. A bill to direct the Secretary of By Mr. GREEN of Wisconsin: H.R. 3563. A bill to promote and facilitate the Interior to monitor the health of the H.R. 3579. A bill to increase community ca- expansion of coverage under group health Missouri River and measure biological, pacity and commitment to promote and sup- plans, and for other purposes; to the Com- chemical, and physical responses to changes port local comprehensive strategies and mittee on Education and the Workforce, and in river management and other significant traceable actions to prevent and reduce in addition to the Committee on Ways and variables; to the Committee on Resources, crime, violence, and substance abuse through Means, for a period to be subsequently deter- and in addition to the Committee on Trans- prevention, education, treatment, law en- mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- portation and Infrastructure, for a period to forcement, and continuing care activities; to sideration of such provisions as fall within be subsequently determined by the Speaker, the Committee on the Judiciary. the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. in each case for consideration of such provi- By Mr. GREENWOOD (for himself, Ms. By Mr. BARR of Georgia: sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the ESHOO, Mr. UPTON, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. H.R. 3564. A bill to authorize the limited committee concerned. DEUTSCH, Mr. TOWNS, Mr. BRYANT, use of military tribunals absent a war de- By Mr. BERRY (for himself, Mrs. and Mr. BARTON of Texas): clared by Congress in cases arising out of MYRICK, Mr. CRAMER, Mr. GRAHAM, H.R. 3580. A bill to amend the Federal acts of international terrorism committed in Mr. SPRATT, Mr. BROWN of South Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to make im- the United States; to the Committee on the Carolina, Mr. KERNS, Mr. HAYES, Mr. provements in the regulation of medical de- Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee EVANS, Mr. STUPAK, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. vices, and for other purposes; to the Com- on Armed Services, for a period to be subse- ENGLISH, and Mr. TURNER): mittee on Energy and Commerce. quently determined by the Speaker, in each H.R. 3571. A bill to amend the Tariff Act of By Ms. HARMAN (for herself and Ms. case for consideration of such provisions as 1930 to provide for an expedited antidumping PELOSI): fall within the jurisdiction of the committee investigation when imports increase materi- H.R. 3581. A bill to authorize the Secretary concerned. ally from new suppliers after an antidumping of Health and Human Services to award on a By Mr. BARRETT: order has been issued, and to amend the pro- competitive basis grants to public and pri- H.R. 3565. A bill to amend title XIX to in- vision relating to adjustments to export vate entities to establish or expand teenage crease the Federal medical assistance per- price and constructed export price; to the pregnancy prevention programs; to the Com- centage under the Medicaid Program for Committee on Ways and Means. mittee on Energy and Commerce. nursing facilities with a high proportion of By Mr. BURR of North Carolina (for By Mr. HOUGHTON (for himself, Mr. Medicaid patients; to the Committee on En- himself and Ms. ESHOO): NEAL of Massachusetts, and Mr. ergy and Commerce. H.R. 3572. A bill to amend title XVIII of the ENGLISH): By Mr. BEREUTER (for himself, Mrs. Social Security Act to provide for coverage H.R. 3582. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- CLAYTON, Mr. NETHERCUTT, Mr. SAW- of remote monitoring services under the enue Code of 1986 to disregard $30,000,000 of YER, Mr. OSBORNE, Mr. HALL of Ohio, Medicare Program; to the Committee on En- capital expenditures in applying $10,000,000 Mrs. JOHNSON of Connecticut, Mr. ergy and Commerce, and in addition to the limit on qualified small issue bonds; to the DOGGETT, Mr. EHLERS, Mr. GEORGE Committee on Ways and Means, for a period Committee on Ways and Means. MILLER of California, Mr. SHAYS, Ms. to be subsequently determined by the Speak- By Mr. ISRAEL: MILLENDER-MCDONALD, Mr. SNYDER, er, in each case for consideration of such pro- H.R. 3583. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Mr. WAXMAN, Mr. PAYNE, and Ms. visions as fall within the jurisdiction of the enue Code of 1986 to provide that no organi- BALDWIN): committee concerned. zation providing support to terrists or ter- H.R. 3566. A bill to provide for the estab- By Mr. CAMP (for himself, Mr. FOLEY, rorist organizations shall be qualified for ex- lishment of a trust fund at the International and Mr. RANGEL): Bank for Reconstruction and Development H.R. 3573. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- emption from tax under 501(a) of such Code; to address long-term food production and enue Code of 1986 to modify certain rules ap- to the Committee on Ways and Means. rural development needs in Afghanistan and plying to individuals employed in the enter- By Mrs. JOHNSON of Connecticut (for the Central Asian Republics; to the Com- tainment industry; to the Committee on herself, Mr. CARDIN, Mr. ISRAEL, Mr. mittee on Financial Services. Ways and Means. SMITH of New Jersey, Mr. HAYWORTH, By Ms. PRYCE of Ohio (for herself, Mr. By Mr. COYNE: Mr. RAMSTAD, Mr. SAM JOHNSON of ARMEY, Mr. CAMP, Mr. DELAY, Ms. H.R. 3574. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Texas, Mr. SHAW, Mr. ENGLISH, Mr. DUNN, Mr. HALL of Texas, Mr. POM- enue Code of 1986 to change the calculation LOBIONDO, Mr. FERGUSON, Ms. DUNN, EROY, and Mr. SESSIONS): and simplify the administration of the Mr. CRANE, Mr. SAXTON, Mr. CAMP, H.R. 3567. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- earned income tax credit; to the Committee Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York, Mr. enue Code of 1986 and the Surface Mining on Ways and Means. PASCRELL, Mr. HERGER, Mr. SIMMONS, Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to pro- By Ms. DUNN: Mr. MCCRERY, Mr. LARSEN of Wash- tect the health benefits of retired miners and H.R. 3575. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- ington, and Mr. DICKS): to restore stability and equity to the financ- enue Code of 1986 to repeal the disallowance H.R. 3584. A bill to amend title XVIII of the ing of the United Mine Workers of America of the marital deduction where the spouse is Social Security Act to improve payments Combined Benefit Fund and 1992 Benefit Plan not a United States citizen for purposes of and regulation under the MedicareChoice by providing additional sources of revenue to estate and gift taxes; to the Committee on Program; to the Committee on Ways and the Fund and Plan, and for other purposes; Ways and Means. Means, and in addition to the Committee on to the Committee on Ways and Means. By Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA: Energy and Commerce, for a period to be By Mr. BEREUTER: H.R. 3576. A bill to provide that American subsequently determined by the Speaker, in H.R. 3568. A bill to provide assistance to Samoa hold a primary election when more each case for consideration of such provi- address long-term food production and rural than 2 eligible individuals file for candidacy sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the development needs in Afghanistan and the to be elected to the office of Delegate rep- committee concerned. Central Asian Republics; to the Committee resenting American Samoa in the United By Mr. KLECZKA (for himself and Mr. on International Relations. States House of Representatives, and to pro- STARK): By Mr. BEREUTER (for himself, Mr. vide that active duty members of the mili- H.R. 3585. A bill to amend title XVIII of the FOLEY, Mr. HALL of Texas, Mr. tary be able to fully pariticipate in Federal Social Security Act to provide for coverage MCHUGH, Mr. FROST, Mr. HEFLEY, Mr. elections in American Samoa; to the Com- under the Medicare Program of substitute LEACH, Mr. PETERSON of Pennsyl- mittee on Resources. adult day care services; to the Committee on

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Ways and Means, and in addition to the Com- UDALL of New Mexico, Ms. HOOLEY of WEINER, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. mittee on Energy and Commerce, for a pe- Oregon, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Ms. HILLIARD, Mr. MCNULTY, Mrs. riod to be subsequently determined by the SLAUGHTER, Mr. MORAN of Virginia, MCCARTHY of New York, Mr. MCGOV- Speaker, in each case for consideration of Mr. OWENS, Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, Mrs. ERN, Ms. KILPATRICK, Ms. ROYBAL-AL- such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- JONES of Ohio, Ms. MCKINNEY, Ms. LARD, and Ms. CARSON of Indiana): tion of the committee concerned. SOLIS, Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. H.R. 3602. A bill to amend title XVIII of the By Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky: WEXLER, Mr. HOLT, and Mrs. MINK of Soical Security Act to provide for reim- H.R. 3586. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Hawaii): bursement of certified midwife services, to enue Code of 1986 to clarify the small issuer H.R. 3595. A bill to amend Federal crime provide for more equitable reimbursement exception from the tax-exempt bond arbi- grant programs relating to domestic vio- rates certified nurse-midwife services, and trage rebate requirement; to the Committee lence to encourage States and localities to for other purposes; to the Committee on on Ways and Means. implement gun confiscation policies, reform Ways and Means, and in addition to the Com- By Mr. MALONEY of Connecticut: stalking laws, create integrated domestic vi- mittee on Energy and Commerce, for a pe- H.R. 3587. A bill to amend title 10, United olence courts, and hire additional personnel riod to be subsequently determined by the States Code, to provide for the award of a for entering protection orders, and for other Speaker, in each case for consideration of medal called the ‘‘Crimson Cross’’ to mem- purposes; to the Committee on the Judici- such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- bers of the Armed Forces who, while on ac- ary. tion of the committee concerned. tive duty, suffered a qualifying injury or ill- By Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin (for himself By Mr. VITTER: ness in connection with combatant activities and Mr. GREEN of Wisconsin): H.R. 3603. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- during a period of war or as a result of hos- H.R. 3596. A bill to amend the Clean Air enue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable tile actions against the United States and Act requirements relating to gasoline to pre- credit of $500 to public safety volunteers; to who are not eligible to receive the Purple vent future supply shortages and price spikes the Committee on Ways and Means. Heart as a result of such injury or illness; to in the gasoline market, and for other pur- By Mr. VITTER: the Committee on Armed Services. poses; to the Committee on Energy and Com- H.R. 3604. A bill to amend title 10, United By Mr. MALONEY of Connecticut: merce. States Code, to improve the ability of stu- H.R. 3588. A bill to provide bonus funds to By Ms. SLAUGHTER (for herself, Mr. dents at institutions of higher education to local educational agencies that adopt a pol- HINCHEY, Mr. DEFAZIO, and Mr. enroll in units of the Senior Reserve Officer icy to end social promotion; to the Com- KUCINICH): Training Corps; to the Committee on Armed mittee on Education and the Workforce. H.R. 3597. A bill to prohibit the Secretary Services, and in addition to the Committee By Mr. MALONEY of Connecticut: of Defense from purchasing equipment con- on Education and the Workforce, for a period H.R. 3589. A bill to direct the Secretary of taining electronic components that are not to be subsequently determined by the Speak- Health and Human Services to award grants manufactured in the United States; to the er, in each case for consideration of such pro- to eligible entities to implement and evalu- Committee on Armed Services. visions as fall within the jurisdiction of the ate demonstrations of models and best prac- By Mr. SMITH of Michigan (for himself committee concerned. tices in nursing care and to develop innova- and Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania): By Mr. VITTER: tive strategies for retention of professional H.R. 3598. A bill to require the induction H.R. 3605. A bill to amend title 44, United nurses; to the Committee on Energy and into the Armed Forces of young men reg- States Code, to provide for the suspension of Commerce. istered under the Military Selective Service fines under certain circumstances for first- By Mrs. MALONEY of New York: Act, and to authorize young women to volun- time paperwork violations by small-business H.R. 3590. A bill to require operators of teer, to receive basic military training and concerns; to the Committee on Government electronic marketplaces to disclose the own- education for a period of up to one year; to Reform, and in addition to the Committee on ership and financial arrangements of such the Committee on Armed Services. Small Business, for a period to be subse- marketplaces to market participants, and By Mr. SOUDER (for himself, Mr. quently determined by the Speaker, in each for other purposes; to the Committee on En- SCOTT, Mr. GREEN of Wisconsin, Mr. case for consideration of such provisions as ergy and Commerce. EDWARDS, Mr. NADLER, and Mr. fall within the jurisdiction of the committee By Mr. MICA (for himself, Mr. DELAY, KIRK): concerned. Mr. GRAVES, Mr. HEFLEY, Mr. DAN H.R. 3599. A bill to promote charitable giv- By Mr. WALDEN of Oregon: MILLER of Florida, Mr. KINGSTON, Mr. ing, and for other purposes; to the Com- H.R. 3606. A bill to authorize the Bureau of LINDER, Mr. COLLINS, Mr. POMBO, Mr. mittee on Ways and Means, and in addition Reclamation to participate in the rehabilita- PETRI, and Mr. STEARNS): to the Committee on Education and the tion of the Wallowa Lake Dam in Oregon, H.R. 3591. A bill to provide for the competi- Workforce, for a period to be subsequently and for other purposes; to the Committee on tive operation of the Northeast rail corridor determined by the Speaker, in each case for Resources. and Autotrain using State and private sector consideration of such provisions as fall with- By Ms. WATERS: initiatives; to the Committee on Transpor- in the jurisdiction of the committee con- H.R. 3607. A bill to amend the Truth in tation and Infrastructure. cerned. Lending Act to strengthen consumer protec- By Mr. MOORE (for himself and Ms. By Mr. TANCREDO (for himself, Mr. tions and prevent predatory loan practices, HART): GOODE, Mr. DEAL of Georgia, Mr. and for other purposes; to the Committee on H.R. 3592. A bill to reduce the impacts of HAYWORTH, and Mr. SCHAFFER): Financial Services. hurricanes, tornadoes, and related natural H.R. 3600. A bill to establish a National By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: hazards through a program of research and Border Security Agency; to the Committee H.R. 3608. A bill to provide for the convey- development and technology transfer, and on Government Reform, and in addition to ance of certain property in the State of Alas- for other purposes; to the Committee on the Committees on the Judiciary, Transpor- ka, and for other purposes; to the Committee Science, and in addition to the Committee tation and Infrastructure, and Ways and on Resources, and in addition to the Com- on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a Means, for a period to be subsequently deter- mittee on Armed Services, for a period to be period to be subsequently determined by the mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- subsequently determined by the Speaker, in Speaker, in each case for consideration of sideration of such provisions as fall within each case for consideration of such provi- such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the tion of the committee concerned. By Mr. TIAHRT: committee concerned. By Mr. NADLER: H.R. 3601. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska (for himself, H.R. 3593. A bill to extend the period of enue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross in- Mr. TAUZIN, Mr. PETRI, Mr. BARTON of availability of unemployment assistance come certain terrorist attack zone com- Texas, Mr. GREEN of Texas, Mr. under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief pensation of civilian uniformed personnel; to SANDLIN, Mr. CARSON of Oklahoma, and Emergency Assistance Act in the case of the Committee on Ways and Means. and Mr. HALL of Texas): victims of the terrorist attacks of September By Mr. TOWNS (for himself, Mr. H.R. 3609. A bill to amend title 49, United 11, 2001; to the Committee on Transportation UPTON, Mrs. CAPPS, Ms. MILLENDER- States Code, to enhance the security and and Infrastructure. MCDONALD, Mr. WAXMAN, Mr. LEWIS safety of pipelines; to the Committee on By Mr. OLVER (for himself, Mr. of Georgia, Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mr. Transportation and Infrastructure, and in MCGOVERN, Mr. FRANK, Mr. SERRANO, RUSH, Mr. LEACH, Mr. BALDACCI, Ms. addition to the Committee on Energy and Mr. FROST, Mr. STRICKLAND, and Mr. RIVERS, Mrs. MORELLA, Mr. THOMP- Commerce, for a period to be subsequently HINCHEY): SON of Mississippi, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. determined by the Speaker, in each case for H.R. 3594. A bill to amend title XIX of the HINCHEY, Mrs. LOWEY, Mrs. MALONEY consideration of such provisions as fall with- Social Security Act to improve access to ad- of New York, Mrs. CLAYTON, Mr. in the jurisdiction of the committee con- vanced practice nurses under the Medicaid PRICE of North Carolina, Mr. UDALL cerned. Program; to the Committee on Energy and of New Mexico, Mr. OXLEY, Mr. By Mr. ARMEY: Commerce. GILLMOR, Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Is- H.J. Res. 80. Joint resolution appointing By Mr. ROTHMAN (for himself, Mr. land, Mr. KLECZKA, Mr. DINGELL, Mr. the day for the convening of the second ses- CROWLEY, Mr. ENGLISH, Mr. STARK, OWENS, Mr. MOORE, Mr. STRICKLAND, sion of the One Hundred Seventh Congress; Mr. BLAGOJEVICH, Mr. CAPUANO, Mr. Mr. THOMPSON of California, Mr. considered and passed.

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By Mr. ISTOOK (for himself, Mr. nations; to the Committee on Energy and H.R. 1848: Mr. GOODLATTE. ADERHOLT, Mr. AKIN, Mr. ARMEY, Mr. Commerce. H.R. 1935: Mr. HOSTETTLER. BAKER, Mr. BALLENGER, Mr. BARR of By Mr. ARMEY: H.R. 1984: Mr. NORWOOD. Georgia, Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland, H. Res. 327. A resolution providing for a H.R. 2008: Mr. WATTS of Oklahoma. Mr. BARTON of Texas, Mr. BACHUS, committee of two Members to be appointed H.R. 2037: Mr. WILSON of South Carolina, Mr. BEREUTER, Mr. BROWN of South by the House to inform the President; con- Mr. CRENSHAW, and Mr. MURTHA. Carolina, Mr. BURTON of Indiana, Mr. sidered and agreed to. H.R. 2109: Mr. MICA, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. CALVERT, Mr. COMBEST, Mr. CRANE, By Ms. KAPTUR: GOSS, Mr. FOLEY, and Mr. JEFF MILLER of Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia, Mr. H. Res. 328. A resolution expressing the Florida. DEAL of Georgia, Mr. DEMINT, Mr. sense of Congress that, during this holiday H.R. 2125: Mr. LARGENT, Ms. DEGETTE, and DOOLITTLE, Mr. DUNCAN, Mrs. EMER- season, peace may prevail in the Middle Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. SON, Mr. EVERETT, Mr. FORBES, Mr. East; to the Committee on International Re- H.R. 2148: Mr. BERMAN and Mr. UNDERWOOD. GEKAS, Mr. GOODE, Mr. GRAHAM, Mr. lations. H.R. 2290: Mr. GILCHREST. GRAVES, Mr. GRUCCI, Mr. HALL of By Ms. KILPATRICK: H.R. 2316: Mr. STEARNS. Texas, Mr. HANSEN, Ms. HART, Mr. H. Res. 329. A resolution expressing the H.R. 2327: Mr. STEARNS. HAYES, Mr. HAYWORTH, Mr. HEFLEY, sense of the House of Representatives that H.R. 2348: Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. GEORGE MIL- Mr. HOEKSTRA, Mr. HULSHOF, Mr. lobbyists should not be granted special ac- LER of California, Mr. ROTHMAN, and Mrs. HUNTER, Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas, cess privileges to the Capitol and congres- DAVIS of California. Mr. JONES of North Carolina, Mr. sional offices that are not available to other H.R. 2349: Mr. TRAFICANT, Mr. MEEHAN, Mr. KERNS, Mr. KINGSTON, Mr. LARGENT, citizens of the United States; to the Com- PETERSON of Minnesota, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky, Mr. LINDER, mittee on House Administration. DINGELL, Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts, Mr. STUPAK, Mrs. MALONEY of New York, Mr. LI- Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. MCHUGH, Mrs. f MYRICK, Mr. OXLEY, Mr. PENCE, Mr. PINSKI, Mr. GONZALEZ, and Mr. SAWYER. PETERSON of Pennsylvania, Mr. PICK- PRIVATE BILLS AND H.R. 2357: Mr. GRUCCI and Mr. ISTOOK. ERING, Mr. PITTS, Mr. POMBO, Mr. RA- RESOLUTIONS H.R. 2426: Mr. GOODLATTE. H.R. 2484: Mr. LANTOS and Mr. GRUCCI. HALL, Mr. RILEY, Mr. RYUN of Kansas, Under clause 3 of rule XII, Mr. SCHAFFER, Mr. SHOWS, Mr. SHU- H.R. 2537: Mr. MCHUGH and Mr. KIRK. STER, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, Mr. Mr. WATTS of Oklahoma introduced a bill H.R. 2570: Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. EVANS, Mr. SOUDER, Mr. STEARNS, Mr. TANCREDO, (H.R. 3610) for the relief of Lindita Idrizi FORD, Mr. CARDIN, Mr. SPRATT, and Ms. Mr. TAYLOR of North Carolina, Mr. Heath; which was referred to the Committee SCHAKOWSKY. TAYLOR of Mississippi, Mr. TERRY, on the Judiciary. H.R. 2573: Mr. FARR of California. Mr. THORNBERRY, Mr. TIAHRT, Mr. f H.R. 2610: Mr. OSBORNE, Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. LANGEVIN, and Mr. WATTS of Oklahoma. VITTER, Mr. WAMP, Mr. WATKINS, Mr. ADDITIONAL SPONSORS WATTS of Oklahoma, Mr. WELDON of H.R. 2618: Mr. MCDERMOTT. Florida, and Mr. WICKER): Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors H.R. 2629: Mr. TIERNEY. H.J. Res. 81. A joint resolution proposing were added to public bills and resolu- H.R. 2633: Mrs. LOWEY and Mrs. JOHNSON of Connecticut. an amendment to the Constitution of the tion as follows: United States restoring religious freedom; to H.R. 2634: Mrs. LOWEY and Mrs. JOHNSON of the Committee on the Judiciary. H.R. 102: Mr. FORBES. Connecticut. By Mr. ARMEY: H.R. 111: Ms. LOFGREN. H.R. 2714: Mr. CHABOT. H. Con. Res. 295. Concurrent resolution H.R. 397: Mr. SPRATT, Ms. BERKLEY, Mr. H.R. 2718: Mrs. LOWEY. providing for the sine die adjournment of the BROWN of Ohio, Mr. HILLIARD, Mr. THOMPSON H.R. 2735: Ms. BROWN of Florida, Ms. JACK- first session of the One Hundred Seventh of Mississippi, Mrs. BONO, and Ms. EDDIE SON-LEE of Texas, Mr. MEEKS of New York, Congress; considered and agreed to. BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. and Mr. WYNN. By Mr. BARR of Georgia (for himself, H.R. 488: Ms. SANCHEZ and Ms. RIVERS. H.R. 2807: Mr. NUSSLE. Mr. BACHUS, Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of H.R. 639: Mr. BALDACCI, Ms. HART, and Mr. H.R. 2817: Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Virginia, Mr. GOODE, and Mrs. MANZULLO. H.R. 2917: Mrs. LOWEY. MYRICK): H.R. 804: Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. H.R. 2974: Mr. GRUCCI. H. Con. Res. 296. Concurrent resolution H.R. 876: Mr. STEARNS. H.R. 2889: Mr. ISRAEL and Mr. KILDEE. urging the President to negotiate a new base H.R. 951: Mrs. LOWEY, Mr. PHELPS, Ms. LEE, H.R. 3017: Mr. KILDEE. rights agreement with the Government of Ms. SANCHEZ, Mr. THOMPSON of California, H.R. 3026: Ms. BERKLEY. the Republic of Panama in order for United and Mrs. TAUSCHER. H.R. 3058: Mr. BAIRD, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE States Armed Forces to be stationed in Pan- H.R. 978: Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. JOHNSON of Texas, Ms. MCKINNEY, Mr. MEE- ama for the purposes of defending the Pan- H.R. 1097: Mr. KING, Mr. FARR of California, HAN, Mr. BASS, Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania, ama Canal; to the Committee on Inter- and Mr. ROTHMAN. Mr. UPTON, Mr. HOLT, Mr. PLATTS, Mr. ACK- national Relations, and in addition to the H.R. 1116: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. ERMAN, Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts, Mr. BER- Committee on Armed Services, for a period H.R. 1136: Mr. MOORE. MAN, Mr. ENGLISH, Mr. UDALL of New Mexico, to be subsequently determined by the Speak- H.R. 1143: Mr. ROSS. Mrs. CAPPS, and Mr. WELDON of Pennsyl- er, in each case for consideration of such pro- H.R. 1172: Mr. HINOJOSA. vania. visions as fall within the jurisdiction of the H.R. 1204: Mr. INSLEE. H.R. 3068: Mr. KANJORSKI. committee concerned. H.R. 1213: Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia, Mr. H.R. 3075: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. By Mr. HOEKSTRA (for himself and SHUSTER, and Mr. POMEROY. H.R. 3080: Mr. WOOLSEY. Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia): H.R. 1214: Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia and H.R. 3142: Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota, Mr. H. Con. Res. 297. Concurrent resolution rec- Mr. KANJORSKI. DEAL of Georgia, Mr. TERRY, Mr. GUTKNECHT, ognizing the historical significance of 100 H.R. 1265: Mr. OBERSTAR. and Mr. MCHUGH. years of Korean immigration to the United H.R. 1296: Mr. SMITH of Washington. H.R. 3154: Mrs. MYRICK, Mr. PRICE of North States; to the Committee on Government H.R. 1351: Ms. LOFGREN. Carolina, and Mr. ROTHMAN. Reform. H.R. 1377: Mr. LARSEN of Washington. H.R. 3161: Mr. WATT of North Carolina. By Mr. ISRAEL: H.R. 1421: Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi, Mr. H.R. 3185: Mr. DELAHUNT. H. Con. Res. 298. Concurrent resolution ex- ROTHMAN, Mr. LATOURETTE, Mr. BAIRD, Mr. H.R. 3194: Mr. LANTOS. pressing the sense of the Congress that State BRADY of Pennsylvania, Mr. BROWN of Ohio, H.R. 3205: Mr. GREEN of Wisconsin. and local officials should designate school Mr. HILLIARD, Mr. FERGUSON, Mr. ISAKSON, H.R. 3229: Mr. AKIN and Mr. HAYWORTH. nurses as ‘‘first responders‘‘ and remove any and Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. H.R. 3244: Ms. HARMAN, Mr. GORDON, and legal or regulatory barriers that would im- H.R. 1433: Mr. MATSUI. Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. pede school nurses from responding to a bio- H.R. 1460: Mr. GOODLATTE. H.R. 3270: Mr. BARR of Georgia. logical or chemical attack; to the Com- H.R. 1475: Mr. PLATTS. H.R. 3286: Mr. HAYWORTH. mittee on Energy and Commerce. H.R. 1515: Mrs. THURMAN. H.R. 3288: Mr. BILIRAKIS. By Ms. MCCARTHY of Missouri (for H.R. 1596: Mr. HAYWORTH. H.R. 3296: Mr. FROST and Mr. PAYNE. herself, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. BEREU- H.R. 1624: Mr. RYUN of Kansas. H.R. 3319: Mr. GOODLATTE. TER, Ms. LEE, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. H.R. 1645: Ms. CARSON of Indiana. H.R. 3332: Mr. ROTHMAN. GUTKNECHT, Mr. KENNEDY of Min- H.R. 1700: Mr. SNYDER. H.R. 3341: Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Ms. LEE, nesota, Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota, H.R. 1759: Mr. HOEFFEL. and Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. LUTHER, Mr. SKELTON, Mr. H.R. 1779: Mrs. LOWEY. H.R. 3347: Mr. BURTON of Indiana, Mr. TIAHRT, Mr. MOORE, Mr. MORAN of H.R. 1784: Mr. DOYLE. ABERCROMBIE, Mr. LARSEN of Washington, Kansas, and Mr. SABO): H.R. 1795: Mr. KNOLLENBERG. and Mr. UPTON. H. Res. 326. A resolution encouraging more H.R. 1810: Mr. MASCARA. H.R. 3351: Mr. SIMPSON, Mr. FROST, Mr. revenue sharing among major league base- H.R. 1822: Ms. HOOLEY of Oregon and Mr. WILSON of South Carolina, Mr. TIAHRT, Mr. ball teams as an alternative to team elimi- MCHUGH. CANTOR, Mr. PLATTS, and Mrs. BIGGERT.

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H.R. 3412: Mr. SKEEN, Mr. FORBES, Mr. H.R. 3464: Mr. DEFAZIO, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE H. Con. Res. 132: Mr. GOODLATTE. SAXTON, and Mr. ROHRABACHER. JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. SCHIFF, and Ms. SOLIS. H. Con. Res. 180: Mr. BROWN of Ohio. H.R. 3478: Mr. KERNS. H.R. 3414: Mrs. THURMAN. H. Con. Res. 220: Mr. AKIN. H.R. 3415: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. H.R. 3479: Mr. GRAVES, Mr. STUPAK, and H. Con. Res. 285: Mr. THOMPSON of Cali- H.R. 3424: Mr. ROGERS of Michigan, Mr. Mr. HOBSON. fornia, Ms. SOLIS, and Mr. CAPUANO. TAUZIN, Mrs. WILSON of New Mexico, Mr. H.R. 3498: Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA and Mr. LI- H. Res. 281: Ms. SOLIS. MASCARA, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. LEWIS of PINSKI. H.R. 3501: Ms. ESHOO. Kentucky, Mr. VITTER, Ms. LOFGREN, and Mr. H. Res. 300: Ms. MCCARTHY of Missouri. H.R. 3505: Mr. GEORGE MILLER of Cali- WELDON of Pennsylvania. H. Res. 302: Mr. COMBEST, Mr. BARCIA, Mr. fornia. H.R. 3429: Mr. KERNS and Mr. SIMMONS. BRYANT, Mr. SHAW, and Mr. MANZULLO. H.R. 3511: Mr. ENGLISH. H. Res. 313: Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts, H.R. 3435: Ms. KILPARICK and Mr. UNDER- H.R. 3514: Mr. FROST. WOOD. H.R. 3524: Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD. and Mr. STARK. H.R. 3443: Mr. WICKER, Mr. SAM JOHNSON of H. Con. Res. 30: Mr. FORBES. H. Res. 325: Mr. MCNULTY, Mr. FOSSELLA, Texas, and Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. H. Con. Res. 46: Ms. CARSON of Indiana. and Ms. VELAZQUEZ.

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