E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 107 CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION Vol. 148 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2002 No. 140 House of Representatives The House met at 11 a.m. where. Let us always have the courage sented to the President of the United The Reverend Emmett J. Gavin, and wisdom to lead the way in eradi- States, for his approval, the following Prior, Whitefriars Hall, Washington, cating this scourge upon the human bills. DC, offered the following prayer: family. Bring men and women of good H.R. 5651. To amend the Federal Food, Gracious and loving God, Author of will together in all corners of our world Drug, and Cosmetic Act to make improve- all creation and Source of all wisdom, so that we might in our own ways and ments in the regulation of medical devices, we once again come to You this day to in our own traditions worship and serve and for other purposes. seek the grace and guidance we need to You, our one true God. be a faithful people. Help us to use We make these prayers, Lord, con- f wisely the many gifts and blessings fident that You will hear and answer ADJOURNMENT You have given us as a Nation. Loving them today and always. Amen. The SPEAKER. Without objection, God, may we always be grateful for f Your goodness and generosity to us and the House stands adjourned until 11 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE always use the blessings You have a.m. on Thursday, October 31, 2002, in showered upon us to help bring peace, The SPEAKER. The Chair will lead respect of the memory of the late Hon- unity, and prosperity to all Your peo- the House in the Pledge of Allegiance. orable PAUL D. WELLSTONE of Min- ple throughout the world. The Speaker led the Pledge of Alle- nesota. It is with deep gratitude that we rec- giance as follows: There was no objection. ognize Your saving hand in the restora- I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the Accordingly (at 11 o’clock and 3 min- tion of peace and security in this re- United States of America, and to the Repub- utes a.m.), under its previous order, the gion surrounding our Nation’s Capitol. lic for which it stands, one nation under God, House adjourned until Thursday, Octo- indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. We continue to mourn the loss of the ber 31, 2002, at 11 a.m. in memory of the men and women who lost their lives in f late Honorable PAUL D. WELLSTONE of the senseless rampage of killing that ADJOURNMENT TO THURSDAY, Minnesota. held our people hostage in these recent OCTOBER 31, 2002 f days. We offer our prayers and our sup- The SPEAKER. Without objection, port to their loved ones who have been when the House adjourns today, it EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, left to bear the heavy burden of their shall stand adjourned until 11 a.m. on ETC. loss. Thursday, October 31, 2002; and further, Under clause 8 of rule XII, executive We also recognize with profound sor- when the House adjourns on that day, row the loss of the distinguished Sen- communications were taken from the it shall stand adjourned until 11 a.m. Speaker’s table and referred as follows: ator from Minnesota, and his wife and on Monday, November 4, 2002. daughter and staff. Our hearts go out There was no objection. 9753. A letter from the Administrator, De- to those who mourn their untimely partment of Agriculture, transmitting the f Department’s final rule — Codification of passing. Poultry Substitution and Modification of It serves to remind us, Lord, that we BILLS PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT Commodity Inventory Controls for Recipient live in a world where terror and danger Agencies (RIN: 0584-AD08) received October in many forms threaten the peace and Jeff Trandahl, Clerk of the House re- 17, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the security of Your children every- ports that on October 25, 2002 he pre- the Committee on Agriculture. N O T I C E Effective January 1, 2003, the subscription price of the Congressional Record will be $434 per year or $217 for six months. Individual issues may be purchased for $6.00 per copy. Subscriptions in microfiche format will be $141 per year with single copies priced at $1.50. This price increase is necessary based upon the cost of printing and distribution. Michael F. DiMario, Public Printer b This symbol represents the time of day during the House proceedings, e.g., b 1407 is 2:07 p.m. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. H8043 . VerDate 0ct 09 2002 00:16 Oct 29, 2002 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 8633 E:\CR\FM\A28OC7.000 H28PT1 H8044 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 28, 2002 9754. A letter from the Congressional Re- TX; Port of Corpus Christi Inner Harbor, for printing and reference to the proper view Coordinator, Department of Agri- Corpus Christi, TX [COTP Corpus Christi-02- calendar, as follows: culture, transmitting the Department’s final 003] (RIN: 2115-AA97) received October 17, Mr. BURTON: Committee on Government rule — Cold Treatment of Fruits [Docket No. 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Reform. Problems with the Presidential 02-071-1] received October 17, 2002, pursuant Committee on Transportation and Infra- Gifts System (Rept. 107–768). Referred to the to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on structure. Committee of the Whole House on the State 9765. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Agriculture. of the Union. 9755. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Administrator for Ocean Services and Coast- Pension and Welfare Benefits Administra- al Zone Management, National Oceanic and f tion, Department of Labor, transmitting the Atmospheric Administration, transmitting PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Department’s final rule — Interim Final the Administration’s final rule — Natural Rule Relating to Notice of Blackout Periods Resource Damage Assessments [Docket No. Under clause 2 of rule XII, public to Participants and Beneficiaries (RIN: 1210- 990608154-2213-02] (RIN: 0648-AM80) received bills and resolutions were introduced AA90) received October 22, 2002, pursuant to October 21, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. and severally referred, as follows: 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- By Mr. CRANE (for himself and Mr. Education and the Workforce. tation and Infrastructure. ROHRABACHER): 9756. A letter from the Regulations Coordi- 9766. A letter from the Regulations Coordi- H.R. 5702. A bill to provide for the privat- nator, Department of Health and Human nator, Department of Health and Human ization of the United States Postal Service; Services, transmitting the Department’s Services, transmitting the Department’s to the Committee on Government Reform. final rule — Compliance Alternatives for final rule — Medicare Program; Part A Pre- By Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD (for herself, Provision of Uncompensated Services (RIN: mium for 2003 for the Uninsured Aged and for Mr. SERRANO, Mr. FROST, Ms. Certain Disabled Individuals Who Have Ex- 0906-AA52) received October 21, 2002, pursuant MILLENDER-MCDONALD, Mr. SANDERS, hausted Other Entitlement [CMS-8015-N] to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ms. SOLIS, Ms. NORTON, Mr. WAXMAN, (RIN: 0938-AL69) received October 21, 2002, Energy and Commerce. Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 9757. A letter from the Regulations Coordi- OWENS, Ms. LEE, Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. mittee on Ways and Means. nator, Department of Health and Human MCDERMOTT, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. 9767. A letter from the Regulations Coordi- Services, transmitting the Department’s WEXLER, Mr. MENENDEZ, and Mrs. nator, Department of Health and Human final rule — Protection of Human Research NAPOLITANO): Services, transmitting the Department’s Subjects (RIN: 0925-AA14) received October H.R. 5703. A bill to amend the Public final rule — Medicare Program; Impatient 21, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to Health Service Act to establish grant pro- Hospital Deductible and Hospital and Ex- the Committee on Energy and Commerce. grams to provide for education and outreach tended Care Services Coinsurance Amounts 9758. A letter from the Regulations Coordi- on newborn screening and coordinated fol- for 2003 [CMS-8013-N] (RIN: 0938-AL56) re- nator, Department of Health and Human lowup care once newborn screening has been ceived October 21, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Services, transmitting the Department’s conducted, and for other purposes; to the 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and final rule — Medicaid Program; Use of Re- Committee on Energy and Commerce. straint and Seclusion in Psychiatric Resi- Means. 9768. A letter from the Chief, Regulations f dential Treatment Facilities Providing Psy- Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting chiatric Services to Individuals Under Age 21 MEMORIALS the Service’s final rule — Tax Shelter Dis- [HCFA-2065-IFC] (RIN: 0938-AJ96) received closure Statements [TD 9017] (RIN: 1545- Under clause 3 of rule XII, memorials October 21, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. BB32) received October 23, 2002, pursuant to 5 were presented and referred as follows: 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 372. The SPEAKER presented a memorial Ways and Means.