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PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
Under clause 2 of rule XII, public bills and resolutions were introduced and severally referred, as follows:
By Mr. SHERMAN (for himself, Mr. Maloney of
Connecticut, Mr. Waxman, Mr. Crowley, Mr. McNulty,
Mr. Frost, Mr. Kucinich, Mr. Hoeffel, Mr. Owens, Ms.
Watson, Mr. Udall of New Mexico, and Mrs. Capps):
H.R. 3552. A bill to establish a National Foundation for the Study of Holocaust Assets; to the Committee on Financial Services.
By Mr. THOMAS (for himself, Mr. Crane, and Mr. Dreier):
H.R. 3553. A bill to provide for the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to the products of the Russian Federation; to the Committee on Ways and Means.
By Mr. OSE:
H.R. 3554. A bill to transfer to the State of California certain Federal land in Yolo and Solano Counties, California, to provide for the establishment of a wildlife area on that land, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Resources.
By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. Gephardt, Ms. Harman,
Mr. Scott, Mr. Skelton, Mr. Borski, Mr. Pascrell, Mr.
Bishop, Mrs. Tauscher, Mr. Turner, Mr. Costello, Ms.
Roybal-Allard, Mr. Honda, Ms. Jackson-Lee of Texas,
Ms. Pelosi, Ms. DeLauro, Mr. Conyers, Mr. Tierney,
Mr. Udall of New Mexico, Mr. Israel, Mr. Baca, Mr.
Larson of Connecticut, Mr. Berman, Mr. Thompson of
California, Ms. Kaptur, Mrs. Christensen, Mr.
Hoeffel, Ms. Millender-McDonald, Mr. Sherman, Mr.
Lantos, Mr. Ortiz, Ms. Berkley, Ms. McCarthy of
Missouri, Mr. Hastings of Florida, Ms. Kilpatrick,
Mr. Holt, Mr. Green of Texas, Mr. Owens, Ms. Lee, Mr.
Acevedo-Vila, Mr. Jackson of Illinois, Mr. Rothman,
Mr. Sandlin, Mr. Crowley, Mr. Kildee, Mrs. Maloney of
New York, Mrs. Capps, Mr. Reyes, Mr. Allen, Mr. Wynn,
Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Baldacci, Mr. Farr of California,
Mr. Langevin, Mr. Delahunt, Mr. Udall of Colorado,
Mr. Hinojosa, Mr. McIntyre, Mr. Towns, Mr. Oberstar,
Mr. Gonzalez, Mr. McGovern, Ms. Woolsey, Mr. Stupak,
Mr. Engel, Mr. Larsen of Washington, Ms. Schakowsky,
Mr. Pastor, Ms. Solis, Mr. Markey, Mrs. McCarthy of
New York, Mr. Fattah, Mr. Barcia, Ms. McCollum, Mr.
Etheridge, Mr. Schiff, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Hinchey, Mr.
Davis of Illinois, Mr. Frank, Mr. Maloney of
Connecticut, Mr. Cardin, Mrs. Lowey, Mr. Holden, Mr.
Serrano, Mr. Dicks, Mr. Sabo, Mr. Meehan, Mr. Neal of
Massachusetts, Mr. Olver, Ms. Hooley of Oregon, Mr.
Moran of Virginia, Mr. Clyburn, Mr. Underwood, Mr.
Lampson, Mr. Price of North Carolina, Mr. Lipinski,
Mr. Cramer, Mr. Faleomavaega, Mrs. Jones of Ohio,
Mrs. Thurman, Mr. Ackerman, Mr. Hoyer, Mr. Cummings,
Mr. Deutsch, Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania, Mr. Kennedy of Rhode Island, Mr. Pallone, Mr. Kucinich, Mr.
Blagojevich, Mr. Ford, Mr. Thompson of Mississippi,
Ms. Slaughter, Mr. Frost, Ms. Carson of Indiana, Mr.
Baird, and Mr. Sawyer):
H.R. 3555. A bill to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the threat of terrorism in America, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Education and the Workforce, Government Reform, Ways and Means, Armed Services, International Relations, Intelligence
(Permanent Select), Financial Services, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
By Ms. WATERS (for herself and Mr. Mica):
H.R. 3556. A bill to prohibit assistance for Afghanistan unless the national government of Afghanistan undertakes efforts to control illegal drugs in Afghanistan, and for other purposes; to the Committee on International Relations.
By Mr. THOMAS:
H.R. 3557. A bill to repeal the antidumping provisions contained in the Act of September 8, 1916; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
By Mr. RAHALL (for himself, Mr. Gilchrest, and Mr.
Underwood):
H.R. 3558. A bill to protect, conserve, and restore native fish, wildlife, and their natural habitats on Federal lands through cooperative, incentive-based grants to control, mitigate, and eradicate harmful nonnative species, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Resources.
By Mr. VISCLOSKY (for himself and Mr. Quinn):
H.R. 3559. A bill to amend the Emergency Steel Loan Guarantee Act of 1999 to revise eligibility and other requirements for loan guarantees under that Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services.
By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska:
H.R. 3560. A bill to require the use of certain vessels for laying, servicing, and maintaining Federal submarine cables; to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
By Mr. LINDER (for himself, Mr. Deal of Georgia, and
Mr. Calvert):
H.R. 3561. A bill to establish the Twenty-First Century Policy Commission; to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
By Mr. ACKERMAN:
H.R. 3562. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize the Under Secretary of Transportation for Security to establish a program to permit Federal, State, and local law enforcement officers to be trained to participate in the Federal air marshal program as volunteers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
By Mr. ANDREWS:
H.R. 3563. A bill to promote and facilitate expansion of coverage under group health plans, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
By Mr. BARR of Georgia:
H.R. 3564. A bill to authorize the limited use of military tribunals absent a war declared by Congress in cases arising out of acts of international terrorism committed in the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
By Mr. BARRETT:
H.R. 3565. A bill to amend title XIX to increase the Federal medical assistance percentage under the Medicaid Program for nursing facilities with a high proportion of Medicaid patients; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
By Mr. BEREUTER (for himself, Mrs. Clayton, Mr.
Nethercutt, Mr. Sawyer, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Hall of
Ohio, Mrs. Johnson of Connecticut, Mr. Doggett, Mr.
Ehlers, Mr. George Miller of California, Mr. Shays,
Ms. Millender-McDonald, Mr. Snyder, Mr. Waxman, Mr.
Payne, and Ms. Baldwin):
H.R. 3566. A bill to provide for the establishment of a trust fund at the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development to address long-term food production and rural development needs in Afghanistan and the Central Asian Republics; to the Committee on Financial Services.
By Ms. PRYCE of Ohio (for herself, Mr. Armey, Mr. Camp,
Mr. DeLay, Ms. Dunn, Mr. Hall of Texas, Mr. Pomeroy, and Mr. Sessions):
H.R. 3567. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to protect the health benefits of retired miners and to restore stability and equity to the financing of the United Mine Workers of America Combined Benefit Fund and 1992 Benefit Plan by providing additional sources of revenue to the Fund and Plan, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means.
By Mr. BEREUTER:
H.R. 3568. A bill to provide assistance to address long-term food production and rural development needs in Afghanistan and the Central Asian Republics; to the Committee on International Relations.
By Mr. BEREUTER (for himself, Mr. Foley, Mr. Hall of
Texas, Mr. McHugh, Mr. Frost, Mr. Hefley, Mr. Leach,
Mr. Peterson of Pennsylvania, Mr. Osborne, Mr.
McIntyre, Mr. Sandlin, Mr. Bass, Mr. Gordon, Mr.
McInnis, Mr. Latham, Mr. Green of Wisconsin, Mr.
Petri, Mr. Hilliard, Mrs. Emerson, Mr. Towns, Mr.
Schaffer, Mrs. Cubin, Mr. Terry, and Mr. Turner):
H.R. 3569. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a minimum geographic cost-of-practice index value for physicians' services furnished under the Medicare Program; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
By Mr. BEREUTER:
H.R. 3570. A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to monitor the health of the Missouri River and measure biological, chemical, and physical responses to changes in river management and other significant variables; to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
By Mr. BERRY (for himself, Mrs. Myrick, Mr. Cramer, Mr.
Graham, Mr. Spratt, Mr. Brown of South Carolina, Mr.
Kerns, Mr. Hayes, Mr. Evans, Mr. Stupak, Ms. Kaptur,
Mr. English, and Mr. Turner):
H.R. 3571. A bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to provide for an expedited antidumping investigation when imports increase materially from new suppliers after an antidumping order has been issued, and to amend the provision relating to adjustments to export price and constructed export price; to the Committee on Ways and Means.
By Mr. BURR of North Carolina (for himself and Ms.
Eshoo):
H.R. 3572. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of remote monitoring services under the Medicare Program; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
By Mr. CAMP (for himself, Mr. Foley, and Mr. Rangel):
H.R. 3573. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify certain rules applying to individuals employed in the entertainment industry; to the Committee on Ways and Means.
By Mr. COYNE:
H.R. 3574. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to change the calculation and simplify the administration of the earned income tax credit; to the Committee on Ways and Means.
By Ms. DUNN:
H.R. 3575. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the disallowance of the marital deduction where the spouse is not a United States citizen for purposes of estate and gift taxes; to the Committee on Ways and Means.
By Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA:
H.R. 3576. A bill to provide that American Samoa hold a primary election when more than 2 eligible individuals file for candidacy to be elected to the office of Delegate representing American Samoa in the United States House of Representatives, and to provide that active duty members of the military be able to fully pariticipate in Federal elections in American Samoa; to the Committee on Resources.
By Mr. GILCHREST (for himself and Mr. Underwood):
H.R. 3577. A bill to reauthorize the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Resources.
By Mr. GREEN of Wisconsin (for himself and Mr. Ryan of
Wisconsin):
H.R. 3578. A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to use the Department of Agriculture's preferred Option 1B as the price structure for Class I fluid milk under Federal milk marketing orders, to provide emergency market loss payments to dairy producers for any calendar year quarter in which the national average price for Class III milk under Federal milk marketing orders is less than a target price of $11.50 per hundredweight, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture.
By Mr. GREEN of Wisconsin:
H.R. 3579. A bill to increase community capacity and commitment to promote and support local comprehensive strategies and traceable actions to prevent and reduce crime, violence, and substance abuse through prevention, education, treatment, law enforcement, and continuing care activities; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
By Mr. GREENWOOD (for himself, Ms. Eshoo, Mr. Upton,
Mr. Pallone, Mr. Deutsch, Mr. Towns, Mr. Bryant, and
Mr. Barton of Texas):
H.R. 3580. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to make improvements in the regulation of medical devices, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
By Ms. HARMAN (for herself and Ms. Pelosi):
H.R. 3581. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award on a competitive basis grants to public and private entities to establish or expand teenage pregnancy prevention programs; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
By Mr. HOUGHTON (for himself, Mr. Neal of
Massachusetts, and Mr. English):
H.R. 3582. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to disregard $30,000,000 of capital expenditures in applying $10,000,000 limit on qualified small issue bonds; to the Committee on Ways and Means.
By Mr. ISRAEL:
H.R. 3583. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that no organization providing support to terrists or terrorist organizations shall be qualified for exemption from tax under 501(a) of such Code; to the Committee on Ways and Means.
By Mrs. JOHNSON of Connecticut (for herself, Mr.
Cardin, Mr. Israel, Mr. Smith of New Jersey, Mr.
Hayworth, Mr. Ramstad, Mr. Sam Johnson of Texas, Mr.
Shaw, Mr. English, Mr. LoBiondo, Mr. Ferguson, Ms.
Dunn, Mr. Crane, Mr. Saxton, Mr. Camp, Mrs. McCarthy of New York, Mr. Pascrell, Mr. Herger, Mr. Simmons,
Mr. McCrery, Mr. Larsen of Washington, and Mr.
Dicks):
H.R. 3584. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve payments and regulation under the MedicareChoice Program; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
By Mr. KLECZKA (for himself and Mr. Stark):
H.R. 3585. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage under the Medicare Program of substitute adult day care services; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
By Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky:
H.R. 3586. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the small issuer exception from the tax-exempt bond arbitrage rebate requirement; to the Committee on Ways and Means.
By Mr. MALONEY of Connecticut:
H.R. 3587. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the award of a medal called the ``Crimson Cross'' to members of the Armed Forces who, while on active duty, suffered a qualifying injury or illness in connection with combatant activities during a period of war or as a result of hostile actions against the United States and who are not eligible to receive the Purple Heart as a result of such injury or illness; to the Committee on Armed Services.
By Mr. MALONEY of Connecticut:
H.R. 3588. A bill to provide bonus funds to local educational agencies that adopt a policy to end social promotion; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce.
By Mr. MALONEY of Connecticut:
H.R. 3589. A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to eligible entities to implement and evaluate demonstrations of models and best practices in nursing care and to develop innovative strategies for retention of professional nurses; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
By Mrs. MALONEY of New York:
H.R. 3590. A bill to require operators of electronic marketplaces to disclose the ownership and financial arrangements of such marketplaces to market participants, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
By Mr. MICA (for himself, Mr. DeLay, Mr. Graves, Mr.
Hefley, Mr. Dan Miller of Florida, Mr. Kingston, Mr.
Linder, Mr. Collins, Mr. Pombo, Mr. Petri, and Mr.
Stearns):
H.R. 3591. A bill to provide for the competitive operation of the Northeast rail corridor and Autotrain using State and private sector initiatives; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
By Mr. MOORE (for himself and Ms. Hart):
H.R. 3592. A bill to reduce the impacts of hurricanes, tornadoes, and related natural hazards through a program of research and development and technology transfer, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
By Mr. NADLER:
H.R. 3593. A bill to extend the period of availability of unemployment assistance under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act in the case of victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
By Mr. OLVER (for himself, Mr. McGovern, Mr. Frank, Mr.
Serrano, Mr. Frost, Mr. Strickland, and Mr. Hinchey):
H.R. 3594. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve access to advanced practice nurses under the Medicaid Program; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
By Mr. ROTHMAN (for himself, Mr. Crowley, Mr. English,
Mr. Stark, Mr. Blagojevich, Mr. Capuano, Mr. Udall of
New Mexico, Ms. Hooley of Oregon, Ms. Schakowsky, Ms.
Slaughter, Mr. Moran of Virginia, Mr. Owens, Mrs.
Christensen, Mrs. Jones of Ohio, Ms. McKinney, Ms.
Solis, Mrs. Capps, Mr. Pallone, Mr. Wexler, Mr. Holt, and Mrs. Mink of Hawaii):
H.R. 3595. A bill to amend Federal crime grant programs relating to domestic violence to encourage States and localities to implement gun confiscation policies, reform stalking laws, create integrated domestic violence courts, and hire additional personnel for entering protection orders, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
By Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin (for himself and Mr. Green of
Wisconsin):
H.R. 3596. A bill to amend the Clean Air Act requirements relating to gasoline to prevent future supply shortages and price spikes in the gasoline market, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
By Ms. SLAUGHTER (for herself, Mr. Hinchey, Mr.
DeFazio, and Mr. Kucinich):
H.R. 3597. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Defense from purchasing equipment containing electronic components that are not manufactured in the United States; to the Committee on Armed Services.
By Mr. SMITH of Michigan (for himself and Mr. Weldon of
Pennsylvania):
H.R. 3598. A bill to require the induction into the Armed Forces of young men registered under the Military Selective Service Act, and to authorize young women to volunteer, to receive basic military training and education for a period of up to one year; to the Committee on Armed Services.
By Mr. SOUDER (for himself, Mr. Scott, Mr. Green of
Wisconsin, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Nadler, and Mr. Kirk):
H.R. 3599. A bill to promote charitable giving, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
By Mr. TANCREDO (for himself, Mr. Goode, Mr. Deal of
Georgia, Mr. Hayworth, and Mr. Schaffer):
H.R. 3600. A bill to establish a National Border Security Agency; to the Committee on Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
By Mr. TIAHRT:
H.R. 3601. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income certain terrorist attack zone compensation of civilian uniformed personnel; to the Committee on Ways and Means.
By Mr. TOWNS (for himself, Mr. Upton, Mrs. Capps, Ms.
Millender-McDonald, Mr. Waxman, Mr. Lewis of Georgia,
Mr. Abercrombie, Mr. Rush, Mr. Leach, Mr. Baldacci,
Ms. Rivers, Mrs. Morella, Mr. Thompson of
Mississippi, Mr. Pallone, Mr. Hinchey, Mrs. Lowey,
Mrs. Maloney of New York, Mrs. Clayton, Mr. Price of
North Carolina, Mr. Udall of New Mexico, Mr. Oxley,
Mr. Gillmor, Mr. Kennedy of Rhode Island, Mr.
Kleczka, Mr. Dingell, Mr. Owens, Mr. Moore, Mr.
Strickland, Mr. Thompson of California, Mr. Weiner,
Mr. Davis of Illinois, Mr. Hilliard, Mr. McNulty,
Mrs. McCarthy of New York, Mr. McGovern, Ms.
Kilpatrick, Ms. Roybal-Allard, and Ms. Carson of
Indiana):
H.R. 3602. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Soical Security Act to provide for reimbursement of certified midwife services, to provide for more equitable reimbursement rates certified nurse-midwife services, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
By Mr. VITTER:
H.R. 3603. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable credit of $500 to public safety volunteers; to the Committee on Ways and Means.
By Mr. VITTER:
H.R. 3604. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the ability of students at institutions of higher education to enroll in units of the Senior Reserve Officer Training Corps; to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
By Mr. VITTER:
H.R. 3605. A bill to amend title 44, United States Code, to provide for the suspension of fines under certain circumstances for first-time paperwork violations by small-business concerns; to the Committee on Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Small Business, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
By Mr. WALDEN of Oregon:
H.R. 3606. A bill to authorize the Bureau of Reclamation to participate in the rehabilitation of the Wallowa Lake Dam in Oregon, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Resources.
By Ms. WATERS:
H.R. 3607. A bill to amend the Truth in Lending Act to strengthen consumer protections and prevent predatory loan practices, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services.
By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska:
H.R. 3608. A bill to provide for the conveyance of certain property in the State of Alaska, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska (for himself, Mr. Tauzin, Mr.
Petri, Mr. Barton of Texas, Mr. Green of Texas, Mr.
Sandlin, Mr. Carson of Oklahoma, and Mr. Hall of
Texas):
H.R. 3609. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to enhance the security and safety of pipelines; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
By Mr. ARMEY:
H.J. Res. 80. Joint resolution appointing the day for the convening of the second session of the One Hundred Seventh Congress; considered and passed.
By Mr. ISTOOK (for himself, Mr. Aderholt, Mr. Akin, Mr.
Armey, Mr. Baker, Mr. Ballenger, Mr. Barr of Georgia,
Mr. Bartlett of Maryland, Mr. Barton of Texas, Mr.
Bachus, Mr. Bereuter, Mr. Brown of South Carolina,
Mr. Burton of Indiana, Mr. Calvert, Mr. Combest, Mr.
Crane, Mrs. Jo Ann Davis of Virginia, Mr. Deal of
Georgia, Mr. DeMint, Mr. Doolittle, Mr. Duncan, Mrs.
Emerson, Mr. Everett, Mr. Forbes, Mr. Gekas, Mr.
Goode, Mr. Graham, Mr. Graves, Mr. Grucci, Mr. Hall of Texas, Mr. Hansen, Ms. Hart, Mr. Hayes, Mr.
Hayworth, Mr. Hefley, Mr. Hoekstra, Mr. Hulshof, Mr.
Hunter, Mr. Sam Johnson of Texas, Mr. Jones of North
Carolina, Mr. Kerns, Mr. Kingston, Mr. Largent, Mr.
Lewis of Kentucky, Mr. Linder, Mr. Lipinski, Mr.
McHugh, Mrs. Myrick, Mr. Oxley, Mr. Pence, Mr.
Peterson of Pennsylvania, Mr. Pickering, Mr. Pitts,
Mr. Pombo, Mr. Rahall, Mr. Riley, Mr. Ryun of Kansas,
Mr. Schaffer, Mr. Shows, Mr. Shuster, Mr. Smith of
New Jersey, Mr. Souder, Mr. Stearns, Mr. Tancredo,
Mr. Taylor of North Carolina, Mr. Taylor of
Mississippi, Mr. Terry, Mr. Thornberry, Mr. Tiahrt,
Mr. Vitter, Mr. Wamp, Mr. Watkins, Mr. Watts of
Oklahoma, Mr. Weldon of Florida, and Mr. Wicker):
H.J. Res. 81. A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States restoring religious freedom; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
By Mr. ARMEY:
H. Con. Res. 295. Concurrent resolution providing for the sine die adjournment of the first session of the One Hundred Seventh Congress; considered and agreed to.
By Mr. BARR of Georgia (for himself, Mr. Bachus, Mrs.
Jo Ann Davis of Virginia, Mr. Goode, and Mrs.
Myrick):
H. Con. Res. 296. Concurrent resolution urging the President to negotiate a new base rights agreement with the Government of the Republic of Panama in order for United States Armed Forces to be stationed in Panama for the purposes of defending the Panama Canal; to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
By Mr. HOEKSTRA (for himself and Mr. Tom Davis of
Virginia):
H. Con. Res. 297. Concurrent resolution recognizing the historical significance of 100 years of Korean immigration to the United States; to the Committee on Government Reform.
By Mr. ISRAEL:
H. Con. Res. 298. Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that State and local officials should designate school nurses as ``first responders`` and remove any legal or regulatory barriers that would impede school nurses from responding to a biological or chemical attack; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
By Ms. McCARTHY of Missouri (for herself, Ms. McCollum,
Mr. Bereuter, Ms. Lee, Mr. Blumenauer, Mr. Gutknecht,
Mr. Kennedy of Minnesota, Mr. Peterson of Minnesota,
Mr. Luther, Mr. Skelton, Mr. Tiahrt, Mr. Moore, Mr.
Moran of Kansas, and Mr. Sabo):
H. Res. 326. A resolution encouraging more revenue sharing among major league baseball teams as an alternative to team eliminations; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
By Mr. ARMEY:
H. Res. 327. A resolution providing for a committee of two Members to be appointed by the House to inform the President; considered and agreed to.
By Ms. KAPTUR:
H. Res. 328. A resolution expressing the sense of Congress that, during this holiday season, peace may prevail in the Middle East; to the Committee on International Relations.
By Ms. KILPATRICK:
H. Res. 329. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that lobbyists should not be granted special access privileges to the Capitol and congressional offices that are not available to other citizens of the United States; to the Committee on House Administration.
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