Congressional Record
111th Congress (2009-2010)
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Daily Digest - Monday, April 26, 2010
Monday, April 26, 2010
Daily Digest
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Senate
Chamber Action
Routine Proceedings, pages S2605-S2671
Measures Introduced:
Five bills and two resolutions were introduced, as follows: S. 3256-3260, S. Res. 500, and S. Con. Res. 60.
Page S2642
Measures Reported:
H.R. 509, To reauthorize the Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2004. (S. Rept. No. 111-173)
H.R. 3537, to amend and reauthorize the Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program Act of 1994. (S. Rept. No. 111-174)
S. Con. Res. 60, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2011, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2010, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2012 through 2015.
Page S2642
Measures Passed:
Expressing Condolences Regarding the Tragedy at Tesoro Refinery:
Senate agreed to S. Res. 500, expressing the sincere condolences of the Senate to the family, loved ones, United Steelworkers, fellow workers, and the Anacortes community on the tragedy at the Tesoro refinery in Anacortes, Washington.
Page S2664
Measures Considered:
Restoring American Financial Stability Act--Agreement:
Senate resumed consideration of the motion to proceed to consideration of S. 3217,
Pages S2611-37
A motion was entered to close further debate on the motion to proceed to consideration of the bill, and, in accordance with the provisions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a vote on cloture will occur on Wednesday, April, 28, 2010.
Page S2629
During consideration of this measure today, Senate also took the following action:
By 57 yeas to 41 nays (Vote No. 124), three-fifths of those Senators duly chosen and sworn, not having voted in the affirmative, Senate rejected the motion to close further debate on the motion to proceed to consideration of the bill.
Page S2622
Subsequently, Senator Reid entered a motion to reconsider the vote by which cloture was not invoked on the motion to proceed to consideration of the bill.
Page S2622
By 50 yeas to 31 nays (Vote No. 125), Senate agreed to the motion to instruct the Sergeant at Arms to request the attendance of absent Senators.
Page S2626
A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing for further consideration of the motion to proceed to consideration of the bill at approximately 11 a.m., on Tuesday, April 27, 2010.
Page S2664
Nominations Received:
Senate received the following nominations:
Catherine E. Woteki, of the District of Columbia, to be Under Secretary of Agriculture for Research, Education, and Economics.
Christopher A. Masingill, of Arkansas, to be Federal Cochairperson, Delta Regional Authority.
Mary Minow, of California, to be a Member of the National Museum and Library Services Board for a term expiring December 6, 2014.
Routine lists in the Air Force, Army, and Navy.
Pages S2664-71
Messages from the House:
Page S2641
Executive Communications:
Pages S2641-42
Additional Cosponsors:
Pages S2642-43
Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:
Pages S2643-63
Additional Statements:
Pages S2639-41
Amendments Submitted:
Pages S2663-64
Notices of Hearings/Meetings:
Page S2663
Privileges of the Floor:
Page S2664
Quorum Calls:
One quorum call was taken today. (Total--2)
Page S2626
Record Votes:
Two record votes were taken today. (Total--125)
Pages S2622, S2626 D435
Adjournment:
Senate convened at 2 p.m. and adjourned at 9:04 p.m., until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 27, 2010. (For Senate's program, see the remarks of the Acting Majority Leader in today's Record on page S2664.)
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Committee Meetings
(Committees not listed did not meet)
WALL STREET AND THE FINANCIAL CRISIS
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs:
On Friday, April 23, 2010, Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations concluded a hearing to examine Wall Street and the financial crisis, focusing on the role of credit rating agencies, after receiving testimony from Susan Barnes, and Peter D'Erchia, both of Standard and Poor's, Yuri Yoshizawa, and Raymond W. McDaniel, both of Moody's Investors Service, and Kathleen A. Corbet, all of New York, New York; Frank L. Raiter, Woodville, Virginia; Richard Michalek, Brooklyn, New York; Eric Kolchinsky, Westfield, New Jersey; and Arturo Cifuentes, Santiago, Chile.
House of Representatives
Chamber Action
Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced:
6 public bills, H.R. 5136-5142; and 2 resolutions, H. Con. Res. 267; and H. Res. 1299 were introduced.
Pages H2876-77
Additional Cosponsors:
Pages H2877-78
Report Filed:
A report was filed on April 23, 2010 as follows:
H.R. 5013, to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for performance management of the defense acquisition system, with an amendment (H. Rept. 111-465, Pt. 1).
A report was filed today as follows:
H.R. 1478, to amend chapter 171 of title 28, United States Code, to allow members of the Armed Forces to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care, with an amendment (H. Rept. 111-466).
Page H2876
Speaker:
Read a letter from the Speaker wherein she appointed Representative Moran (VA) to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
Page H2847
Recess:
The House recessed at 12:31 p.m. and reconvened at 2 p.m.
Page H2847
Select Intelligence Oversight Panel of the Committee on Appropriations--Appointment:
The Chair announced the Speaker's appointment of Representative Wasserman Schultz to the Select Intelligence Oversight Panel of the Committee on Appropriations.
Page H2848
Suspensions:
The House agreed to suspend the rules and pass the following measures:
Anthony J. Cortese Post Office Building Designation Act:
H.R. 4543, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4285 Payne Avenue in San Jose, California, as the ``Anthony J. Cortese Post Office Building'', by a \2/3\ yea-and-nay vote of 370 yeas with none voting ``nay'', Roll No. 221;
Pages H2848-49, H2852-53
Celebrating the life of Sam Houston on the 217th anniversary of his birth: H. Res. 1103, amended, to celebrate the life of Sam Houston on the 217th anniversary of his birth, by a \2/3\ yea-and-nay vote of 375 yeas with none voting ``nay'', Roll No. 222; and
Pages H2849-51, H2853
Agreed to amend the title so as to read: ``Honoring the life and accomplishments of Sam Houston for his historical contributions to the expansion of the United States.''
Page H2853
Steve Goodman Post Office Building Designation Act: H.R. 4861, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1343 West Irving Park Road in Chicago, Illinois, as the ``Steve Goodman Post Office Building'', by a \2/3\ yea-and-nay vote of 371 yeas with none voting ``nay'', Roll No. 223.
Pages H2851-52, H2853-54
Recess:
The House recessed at 2:37 p.m. and reconvened at 6:30 p.m.
Page H2852
Senate Message:
Message received from the Senate by the Clerk and subsequently presented to the House today appears on page H2847.
Senate Referral:
S. 3253 was held at the desk.
Page H2847
Quorum Calls--Votes:
Three yea-and-nay votes developed during the proceedings of today and appear on pages H2852-53, H2853 and H2854. There were no quorum calls. D436
Adjournment:
The House met at 12:30 p.m. and adjourned at 10:25 p.m.
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Committee Meetings
No committee meetings were held.
Joint Meetings
No joint committee meetings were held.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation:
Subcommittee on Competitiveness, Innovation, and Export Promotion, to hold hearings to examine promoting our national parks as travel destinations, 10 a.m., SR-253.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources:
to hold hearings to examine the nominations of Philip D. Moeller, of Washington, and Cheryl A. LaFleur, of Massachusetts, both to be a Member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 10 a.m., SD-366.
Subcommittee on Water and Power, to hold hearings to examine S. 745 and H.R. 2265, bills to amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the Magna Water District water reuse and groundwater recharge project, S. 1138 and H.R. 2442, bills to amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to expand the Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program, S. 1573 and H.R. 2741, bills to amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the City of Hermiston, Oregon, water recycling and reuse project, S. 3099, to reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the American Falls Reservoir, S. 3100, to reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the Little Wood River Ranch, H.R. 325, to amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the Avra Black Wash Reclamation and Riparian Restoration Project, H.R. 637, to authorize the Secretary, in cooperation with the City of San Juan Capistrano, California, to participate in the design, planning, and construction of an advanced water treatment plant facility and recycled water system, H.R. 1120, to amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the Central Texas Water Recycling and Reuse Project, H.R. 1219, to make amendments to the Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act of 1992, H.R. 1393, to amend the Lower Rio Grande Valley Water Resources Conservation and Improvement Act of 2000 to authorize additional projects and activities under that Act, and H.R. 2522, to raise the ceiling on the Federal share of the cost of the Calleguas Municipal Water District Recycling Project, 3 p.m., SD-366.
Committee on Environment and Public Works:
Subcommittee on Water and Wildlife, to hold hearings to examine collaborative solutions to wildlife and habitat management, 10 a.m., SD-406.
Committee on Foreign Relations:
business meeting to consider S. 2971, to authorize certain authorities by the Department of State, S. 3087, to support revitalization and reform of the Organization of American States, and the nominations of Mari Carmen Aponte, of the District of Columbia, to be Ambassador to the Republic of El Salvador, Department of State, and Michael P. Meehan, of Virginia, and Dana M. Perino, of the District of Columbia, both to be a Member of the Broadcasting Board of Governors, 2:15 p.m., S-116, Capitol.
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions:
to hold hearings to examine putting safety first, focusing on strengthening enforcement and creating a culture of compliance at mines and other dangerous workplaces, 2 p.m., SD-430.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs:
Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, to resume hearings to examine Wall Street and the financial crisis, focusing on the role of investment banks, 10 a.m., SD-106.
Committee on the Judiciary:
to hold an oversight hearing to examine the Department of Homeland Security, 10 a.m., SD-226.
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship:
to hold hearings to examine Federal efforts to expand small business Internet access, 10 a.m., SR-428A.
Select Committee on Intelligence:
to receive a closed briefing on certain intelligence matters from officials of the intelligence community, 2:30 p.m., SH-219.
Committee on Appropriations,
Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, on FY 2011 Budget Request for the Election Assistance Commission, 10 a.m., 2226 Rayburn.
Committee on Armed Services,
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, hearing on Simplifying Defense Travel: Improving the Defense Travel System for the User, 2 p.m., 2118 Rayburn.
Subcommittee on Readiness, hearing on Fiscal Year 2011 Army Reserve, Army National Guard, and Air National Guard Training and Operations, 10 a.m., 2118 Rayburn.
Subcommittee on Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities, hearing on Closing the Gap: Addressing Critical Rotary Wing Shortfalls for U.S. Special Operations Forces in Fiscal Year 2011 and Beyond, 2:30 p.m., 210 HVC.
Committee on Financial Services,
to continue markup of H.R. 5072, FHA Reform Act of 2010, and to mark up the following bills: H.R. 2555, Homeowners' Defense Act of 2009; H.R. 1264, Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2009; H.R. 5114, Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act D437of 2010; and H.R. 4790, Shareholder Protection Act of 2010, 10 a.m., 2128 Rayburn.
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Committee on Foreign Affairs,
Subcommittee on Europe and the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation and Trade, joint hearing on A Relic of the Cold War: Is It Time to Repeal Jackson-Vanik for Russia? 2 p.m., 2172 Rayburn.
Committee on Homeland Security,
Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response, hearing entitled ``FEMA's FY 2011 Priorities and Beyond: Aligning Budget, Mission, and Vision,'' 2 p.m., 311 Cannon.
Committee on the Judiciary,
Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law, hearing on H.R. 3764, Civil Access to Justice Act of 2009, 11 a.m., 2141 Rayburn.
Committee on Natural Resources,
Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife, oversight hearing entitled ``Marine Mammals in Captivity: What Constitutes Meaningful Public Education,'' 10 a.m., 1324 Longworth.
Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands, hearing on the following bills: H.R. 2986, National Capital Region Land Conservation Act of 2009; H.R. 3923, Sugar Loaf Protection District Land Exchange Act of 2009; H.R. 3967, To amend the National Great Black Americans Commemoration Act of 2004 to authorize appropriations through fiscal year 2015; H.R. 3989, Heart Mountain Relocation Center Study Act of 2009; H.R. 4514, Colonel Charles Young Home Study Act; H.R. 4686, Rota Cultural and Natural Resources Study Act; and H.R. 4773, Fort Pulaski National Monument Lease Authorization Act, 10 a.m., 1334 Longworth.
Committee on Rules,
to consider H.R. 5013, Implementing Management for Performance and Related Reforms to Obtain Value in Every Acquisition Act of 2010, 3 p.m., H-313 Capitol.
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure,
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, hearing on Status of Coast Guard Civil Rights Programs and Diversity Initiatives, 10 a.m., 2167 Rayburn.
Committee on Ways and Means,
Subcommittee on Social Security and the Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support, joint hearing on SSA's large backlogs in disability claims, 2 p.m., 1100 Longworth.
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Program for Tuesday:
After the transaction of any morning business (not to extend beyond one hour), Senate will continue consideration of the motion to proceed to consideration of S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act.
(Senate will recess from 12:30 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. for their respective party conferences.)
Next Meeting of the
Program for Tuesday:
Consideration of the following suspensions: (1) S. 3253--Temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act; (2) H. Res. 1240--Supporting the goals and ideals of Global Youth Service Day; (3) H. Res. 1293--Expressing support for National Child Abuse Prevention Month; (4) H. Res. 1131--Expressing support for National Assistant Principals Week; (5) H. Res. 375--Supporting the goals and ideals of Workers' Memorial Day; (6) H. Res. 561--Congratulating the Onondaga Community College Lady Lazers; (7) H. Res. 563--Congratulating the Onondaga Community College Lazers; (8) H. Res. 1280--Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the goals and ideals of National Healthy Schools Day; (9) H.R. 5017--Rural Housing Preservation and Stabilization Act; (10) H.R. 3808--Interstate Recognition of Notarizations Act; (11) H. Res. 1259--Recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of Sexual Assault Awareness Month; (12) H. Res. 1208--Supporting the goals of World Intellectual Property Day; and (13) H. Con. Res. 264--Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers' Memorial Service.
HOUSE
Adler, John H., N.J., E645, E648
Andrews, Robert E., N.J., E647, E650
Baca, Joe, Calif., E643, E656, E658
Blackburn, Marsha, Tenn., E650, E658
Blunt, Roy, Mo., E649
Burton, Dan, Ind., E659
Coffman, Mike, Colo., E655
Connolly, Gerald E., Va., E647, E651, E655
Costa, Jim, Calif., E646
Costello, Jerry F., Ill., E662
Cummings, Elijah E., Md., E653, E658, E661
Deutch, Theodore E., Fla., E652
Engel, Eliot L., N.Y., E644
Garrett, Scott, N.J., E644
Graves, Sam, Mo., E662
Higgins, Brian, N.Y., E654, E655
Holt, Rush D., N.J., E645
Hoyer, Steny H., Md., E646
Israel, Steve, N.Y., E647, E654
Jackson Lee, Sheila, Tex., E664
Johnson, Sam, Tex., E645, E647, E649, E649, E651, E652, E654, E655, E656, E660
Kildee, Dale E., Mich., E663
Larson, John B., Conn., E654
Lofgren, Zoe, Calif., E662
Lujan, Ben Ray, N.M., E658, E661
McClintock, Tom, Calif., E655, E657, E658
McMahon, Michael E., N.Y., E643
Maloney, Carolyn B., N.Y., E653
Meek, Kendrick B., Fla., E657
Mitchell, Harry E., Ariz., E662
Nadler, Jerrold, N.Y., E663
Pence, Mike, Ind., E649
Perlmutter, Ed, Colo., E643, E644, E645, E646, E647, E648, E649, E650, E651, E653
Quigley, Mike, Ill., E652
Richardson, Laura, Calif., E644, E648, E656, E657
Ruppersberger, C.A. Dutch, Md., E656
Salazar, John T., Colo., E645
Taylor, Gene, Miss., E662, E664
Wolf, Frank R., Va., E648, E651, E653
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