Congressional Record
111th Congress (2009-2010)
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Daily Digest - Monday, June 8, 2009
Monday, June 8, 2009
Daily Digest
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Senate
Chamber Action
Routine Proceedings, pages S6231-S6318
Measures Introduced:
Fifteen bills and three resolutions were introduced, as follows: S. 1196-1210, and S. Res. 170-172.
Pages S6255-56
Measures Reported:
Reported on Friday, June 5, during the adjournment:
S. 1023, to establish a non-profit corporation to communicate United States entry policies and otherwise promote leisure, business, and scholarly travel to the United States, with amendments. (S. Rept. No. 111-25)
Page S6255
Measures Passed:
Combat Methamphetamine Enhancement Act:
Senate passed S. 256, to enhance the ability to combat methamphetamine.
Pages S6315-16
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure 20th Anniversary: Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 109, honoring the 20th anniversary of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in the Nation's Capital and its transition to the Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure on June 6, 2009.
Page S6316
National Day of the American Cowboy: Committee on the Judiciary was discharged from further consideration of S. Res. 142, designating July 25, 2009, as ``National Day of the American Cowboy'', and the resolution was then agreed to.
Page S6316
Tiananmen Square Massacre 20th Anniversary: Senate agreed to S. Res. 171, commending the people who have sacrificed their personal freedoms to bring about democratic change in the People's Republic of China and expressing sympathy for the families of the people who were killed, wounded, or imprisoned, on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre in Beijing, China from June 3 through 4, 1989.
Pages S6316-17
National Aphasia Awareness Month: Senate agreed to S. Res. 172, designating June 2009 as ``National Aphasia Awareness Month'' and supporting efforts to increase awareness of aphasia.
Page S6317
Measures Considered:
Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act:
Senate resumed consideration of H.R. 1256, to protect the public health by providing the Food and Drug Administration with certain authority to regulate tobacco products, to amend title 5, United States Code, to make certain modifications in the Thrift Savings Plan, the Civil Service Retirement System, and the Federal Employees' Retirement System, taking action on the following amendments proposed thereto:
Pages S6231-32, S6233-34, S6241-42, S6243-47
Pending:
Dodd Amendment No. 1247, in the nature of a substitute.
Page S6244
Burr/Hagan Amendment No. 1246 (to Amendment No. 1247), in the nature of a substitute.
Page S6244
Schumer (for Lieberman) Amendment No. 1256 (to Amendment No. 1247), to modify provisions relating to Federal employees retirement.
Page S6244
During consideration of this measure today, Senate also took the following action:
By 61 yeas to 30 nays (Vote No. 204), three-fifths of those Senators duly chosen and sworn, having voted in the affirmative, Senate agreed to the motion to close further debate on Dodd Amendment No. 1247 (listed above).
Pages S6244-45
A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing for further consideration of the bill at approximately 11 a.m., on Tuesday, June 9, 2009; provided that Senate vote on or in relation to Burr/Hagan Amendment No. 1246 (to Amendment No. 1247) at 4:30 p.m.; provided further, that the time during any adjournment, recess or a period of morning business count against post-cloture.
Page S6318
Jefferson Nomination--Referral Agreement:
A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that the nomination of Raymond M. Jefferson, to be Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans' Employment and Training, received by the Senate on June 2, 2009, be jointly referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Page S6318D654
Nominations Received:
Senate received the following nominations:
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Polly Trottenberg, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Secretary of Transportation.
Robert Malcolm McDowell, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Federal Communications Commission for a term of five years from July 1, 2009.
Anne Elizabeth Derse, of Maryland, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Lithuania.
David C. Jacobson, of Illinois, to be Ambassador to Canada.
Carlos Pascual, of the District of Columbia, to be Ambassador to Mexico.
Arturo A. Valenzuela, of the District of Columbia, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Western Hemisphere Affairs).
Thelma Melendez de Santa Ana, of California, to be Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education, Department of Education.
Stuart Gordon Nash, of the District of Columbia, to be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for the term of fifteen years.
Ignacia S. Moreno, of New York, to be an Assistant Attorney General.
Winslow Lorenzo Sargeant, of Wisconsin, to be Chief Counsel for Advocacy, Small Business Administration.
Page S6318
Messages from the House:
Page S6252
Measures Referred:
Page S6252
Measures Read the First Time:
Pages S6252, S6317-18
Executive Communications:
Pages S6252-55
Executive Reports of Committees:
Page S6255
Additional Cosponsors:
Pages S6256-57
Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:
Pages S6257-74
Additional Statements:
Page S6252
Amendments Submitted:
Pages S6274-S6315
Notices of Hearings/Meetings:
Page S6315
Authorities for Committees to Meet:
Page S6215
Privileges of the Floor:
Page S6315
Record Votes:
One record vote was taken today. (Total--204)
Pages S6244-45
Adjournment:
Senate convened at 2 p.m. and adjourned at 6:51 p.m., until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 9, 2009. (For Senate's program, see the remarks of the Majority Leader in today's Record on page S6318.)
Committee Meetings
(Committees not listed did not meet)
NOMINATIONS
Committee on Finance:
On Friday, June 5, 2009, committee concluded a hearing to examine the nominations of Miriam E. Sapiro, of the District of Columbia, to be a Deputy United States Trade Representative, with the rank of Ambassador, George Wheeler Madison, of Connecticut, to be General Counsel, and Kim N. Wallace, of Texas, to be Deputy Under Secretary for Legislative Affairs, both of the Department of the Treasury, after the nominees testified and answered questions in their own behalf.
BUSINESS MEETING
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs:
Committee ordered favorably reported the nominations of Rand Beers, of the District of Columbia, to be Under Secretary of Homeland Security for National Protection and Programs, and Martha N. Johnson, of Maryland, to be Administrator, General Services Administration.
House of Representatives
Chamber Action
Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced:
20 public bills, H.R. 2743-2762; 2 private bills, H.R. 2763-2764; and 7 resolutions, H. Con. Res. 145-146; and H. Res. 515-517, were introduced.
Pages H6305-06
Additional Cosponsors:
Pages H6306-07
Reports Filed:
A report was filed on June 5, 2009 as follows:
H.R. 2454, to create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy, with an amendment (H. Rept. 111-137, Pt. 1).
Reports were filed today as follows:
H.R. 1741, to require the Attorney General to make competitive grants to eligible State, tribal, and local prosecutors to establish and maintain certain D655protection and witness assistance programs, with amendments (H. Rept. 111-138);
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H.R. 2344, to amend section 114 of title 17, United States Code, to provide for agreements for the reproduction and performance of sound recordings by webcasters (H. Rept. 111-139);
H.R. 1687, to designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at McKinley Avenue and Third Street, SW., Canton, Ohio, as the ``Ralph Regula Federal Building and United States Courthouse'', with amendments (H. Rept. 111-140);
H. Res. 472, congratulating and saluting the seventieth anniversary of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and their dedication to general aviation, safety and the important contribution general aviation provides to the United States, with an amendment (H. Rept. 111-141); and
H. Res. 410, recognizing the numerous contributions of the recreational boating community and the boating industry to the continuing prosperity and affluence of the United States (H. Rept. 111-142).
Page H6305
Speaker:
Read a letter from the Speaker wherein she appointed Representative Edwards (MD) to act as Speaker Pro Tempore for today.
Page H6269
Recess:
The House recessed at 12:31 p.m. and reconvened at 2 p.m.
Page H6269
Suspensions:
The House agreed to suspend the rules and pass the following measures:
International Science and Technology Cooperation Act of 2009:
H.R. 1736, amended, to provide for the establishment of a committee to identify and coordinate international science and technology cooperation that can strengthen the domestic science and technology enterprise and support United States foreign policy goals, by a \2/3\ yea-and-nay vote of 341 yeas to 52 nays, Roll No. 311;
Pages H6270-72, H6289-90
STEM Education Coordination Act of 2009: H.R. 1709, amended, to establish a committee under the National Science and Technology Council with the responsibility to coordinate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education activities and programs of all Federal agencies, by a \2/3\ yea-and-nay vote of 353 yeas to 39 nays, Roll No. 312;
Pages H6272-75, H6290-91
Supporting the goals and ideals of High-Performance Building Week: H. Res. 492, to support the goals and ideals of High-Performance Building Week;
Pages H6275-77
Expressing support for the designation of February 8, 2010, as ``Boy Scouts of America Day'', in celebration of the Nation's largest youth scouting organization's 100th anniversary: H. Res. 356, to express support for the designation of February 8, 2010, as ``Boy Scouts of America Day'', in celebration of the Nation's largest youth scouting organization's 100th anniversary;
Pages H6277-79
Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: H. Res. 435, amended, to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month;
Pages H6279-82
Agreed to amend the title so as to read: ``Celebrating Asian/Pacific-American Heritage.''.
Page H6282
Celebrating the symbol of the United States flag and supporting the goals and ideals of Flag Day: H. Res. 420, to celebrate the symbol of the United States flag and to support the goals and ideals of Flag Day, by a \2/3\ recorded vote of 391 ayes with none voting ``no'', Roll No. 313;
Pages H6282-84, H6291
Improved Financial and Commodity Markets Oversight and Accountability Act: H.R. 885, amended, to elevate the Inspector General of certain Federal entities to an Inspector General appointed pursuant to section 3 of the Inspector General Act of 1978; and
Pages H6284-86
Wounded Veteran Job Security Act: H.R. 466, amended, to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit discrimination and acts of reprisal against persons who receive treatment for illnesses, injuries, and disabilities incurred in or aggravated by service in the uniformed services.
Pages H6287-89
Agreed to amend the title so as to read: ``To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for certain rights and benefits for persons who are absent from positions of employment to receive medical treatment for service-connected disabilities.''.
Page H6289
Recess:
The House recessed at 3:43 p.m. and reconvened at 6:30 p.m.
Page H6289
Quorum Calls--Votes:
Two yea-and-nay votes and one recorded vote developed during the proceedings of today and appear on pages H6289-90, H6290-91 and H6291.
There were no quorum calls.
Adjournment:
The House met at 12:30 p.m. and adjourned at 9 p.m.
Committee Meetings
HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS
Committee on Appropriations:
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Subcommittee on Homeland Security approved for full Committee action the Homeland Security appropriations for fiscal year 2010.
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Joint Meetings
EMPLOYMENT
Joint Economic Committee:
On Friday, June 5, 2009, committee concluded a hearing to examine the employment-unemployment situation for May 2009, after receiving testimony from Keith Hall, Commissioner, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Department of Labor.
Committee on Appropriations:
Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, to hold hearings to examine proposed budget estimates for fiscal year 2010 for the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service, 10:30 a.m., SD-138.
Subcommittee on Defense, to hold hearings to examine proposed budget estimates for fiscal year 2010 for the Department of Defense, 10:30 a.m., SD-192.
Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, to hold hearings to examine proposed budget estimates for fiscal year 2010 for the Department of Health and Human Services, 2:30 p.m., SD-124.
Committee on Armed Services:
Subcommittee on Airland, to hold hearings to examine the Defense Authorization request for fiscal year 2010 and the Future Years Defense Program for tactical aviation programs, 2:30 p.m., SR-222.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation:
Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard, to hold hearings to examine the role of the oceans in our nation's economic future, 9:30 a.m., SR-253.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources:
business meeting to consider pending energy legislation, and the nominations of Catherine Radford Zoi, of California, to be Assistant Secretary for Energy, Efficiency, and Renewable Energy, and William F. Brinkman, of New Jersey, to be Director of the Office of Science, both of the Department of Energy, and Anne Castle, of Colorado, to be Assistant Secretary of the Interior, 10 a.m., SD-366.
Committee on Environment and Public Works:
with the Subcommittee on Oversight, to hold joint hearings to examine scientific integrity and transparency reforms at the Environmental Protection Agency, 9:30 a.m., SD-406.
Committee on Foreign Relations:
to hold hearings to examine the nomination of Ellen O. Tauscher, of California, to be Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security, 10 a.m., SD-419.
Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine the nomination of Eric P. Goosby, of California, to be Ambassador at Large and Coordinator of United States Government Activities to Combat HIV/AIDS Globally, Department of State, 2:30 p.m., SD-419.
Committee on the Judiciary:
Subcommittee on the Constitution, to hold hearings to examine the legal, moral, and national security consequences of prolonged detention, 10 a.m., SD-226.
Select Committee on Intelligence:
to hold closed hearings to examine certain intelligence matters, 2:30 p.m., S-407, Capitol.
Committee on Appropriations,
to mark up the Commerce,
Justice, Science and Related appropriations for fiscal year 2010, 11 a.m., 2359 Rayburn.
Subcommittee on Defense, hearing on Army Posture, 9 a.m., H-140 Capitol.
Subcommittee on Legislative Branch, to mark up the Legislative Branch appropriations for the fiscal year 2010, 9:30 a.m., H-144 Rayburn.
Committee on Energy and Commerce,
Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection, hearing entitled ``It's Too Easy Being Green: Defining Fair Green Marketing Practices,'' 11 a.m., 2123 Rayburn.
Subcommittee on Energy and Environment, hearing entitled ``Allowance Allocation Policies in Climate Legislation: Assisting Consumers, Investing in a Clean Energy Future, and Adapting to Climate Change,'' 10:30 a.m., 2322 Rayburn.
Committee on Financial Services,
Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance and Government Sponsored Enterprises, hearing entitled ``The Effective Regulation of the Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets,'' 10:30 a.m., 2128 Rayburn.
Committee on Foreign Affairs,
Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, hearing on Guatemala at a Crossroads, 2 p.m., 2172 Rayburn.
Committee on Homeland Security,
Subcommittee Emergency Communications, Preparedness and Response, hearing entitled ``The FY 2010 Budget for the Federal Emergency Management Agency,'' 10 a.m., 311 Cannon.
Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity and Science and Technology, hearing entitled ``The FY 2010 Budget for the Directorate for Science and Technology, the Office of Health Affairs, and the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office,'' 2 p.m., 311 Cannon.
Committee on the Judiciary,
Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law, hearing on H.R. 1521, Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009, 11:30 a.m., 2141 Rayburn.
Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security, hearing on H.R. 2289, Juvenile Justice Accountability and Improvement Act of 2009, 3 p.m., 2141 Rayburn.
Task Force on Judicial Impeachment, to consider articles of impeachment against U.S. District Judge Samuel B. Kent for recommendation to the Committee, 10 a.m., 2141 Rayburn.
Committee on Natural Resources,
Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife, oversight hearing entitled ``Overdose: How Drugs and Chemicals in Water Supplies and the Environment are Harming our Fish and Wildlife,'' 10:30 a.m., 1324 Longworth.
Committee on Rules,
to consider the following bills:
H.R. 2410, Foreign Relations Authorization Act; and H.R. D6571886, Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009, 3 p.m., H-313 Capitol.
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Committee on Science and Technology,
Subcommittee on Energy and Environment, hearing on Environmental Research at the Department of Energy, 10 a.m., 2318 Rayburn.
Committee on Veterans' Affairs,
Subcommittee on Health, hearing on Assessing CARES and the Future of VA's Health Infrastructure, 10 a.m., 334 Cannon.
Committee on Ways and Means,
Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support, hearing on Proposals to Provide Federal Funding for Early Childhood Home Visitation Programs, 10 a.m., B-318 Rayburn.
Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence,
executive, hearing on HUMINT, 1 p.m., 304-HVC Capitol.
Subcommittee on Terrorism, Human Intelligence, Analysis and Counterintelligence, executive, briefing on Hot Spots, 3 p.m., 304-HVC, Capitol.
Joint Economic Committee:
to hold hearings to examine the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) accountability and oversight, focusing on the strength of financial institutions, 10 a.m., 210, Cannon Building.
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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 H.R. 1256, Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, and vote on or in relation to Burr/Hagan Amendment No. 1246 (to Amendment No. 1247) at 4:30 p.m.
(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) H. Res. 505--Condemning the murder of Dr. George Tiller, who was shot to death at his church on May 31, 2009; (2) H.R. 2675--Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Act of 2004 Extension Act; (3) H.R. 1741--Witness Security and Protection Grant Program Act; (4) H.R. 2344--Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009; (5) H. Res. 515--Condemning the murder of Army Private William Long and the wounding of Army Private Quinton Ezeagwula, who were shot outside the Army Navy Career Center in Little Rock, Arkansas on June 1, 2009; (6) H. Res. 503--Recognizing National Physical Education and Sport Week; (7) H. Res. 453--Recognizing the significant accomplishments of the AmeriCorps; (8) H. Res. 411--Supporting the goals and ideals of the Intermediate Space Challenge in Mojave, California; (9) H. Res. 454--Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children; (10) H.R. 1687--The ``Ralph Regula Federal Building and United States Courthouse'' Designation Act; (11) H. Res. 472--Congratulating and saluting the seventieth anniversary of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association; (12) H. Res. 410--Recognizing the numerous contributions of the recreational boating community and the boating industry; (13) H. Res. 484--Expressing support for designation of June 10th as ``National Pipeline Safety Day''; (14) H. Res. 385--Celebrating the life of Millard Fuller; (15) H.R. 1327--Iran Sanctions Enabling Act of 2009; (16) H. Res. 502--Recognizing National Homeownership Month and the importance of homeownership in the United States; (17) H. Res. 498--Honoring and congratulating the U.S. Border Patrol on its 85th anniversary; and (18) H.R.
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HOUSE
Baca, Joe, Calif., E1337
Barrett, J. Gresham, S.C., E1336
Boswell, Leonard L., Iowa, E1333
Brown, Corrine, Fla., E1339
Cassidy, Bill, La., E1332
Cole, Tom, Okla., E1337
Cummings, Elijah E., Md., E1331
Davis, Susan A., Calif., E1341, E1341
DeLauro, Rosa L., Conn., E1332, E1334
Dreier, David, Calif., E1338
Ehlers, Vernon J., Mich., E1338
Higgins, Brian, N.Y., E1331
Honda, Michael M., Calif., E1340
Kanjorski, Paul E., Pa., E1333
Kilroy, Mary Jo, Ohio, E1331
Kucinich, Dennis J., Ohio, E1332, E1333, E1335, E1337
Langevin, James R., R.I., E1341
Latham, Tom, Iowa, E1337
Lowey, Nita M., N.Y., E1339
McCarthy, Carolyn, N.Y., E1336
Maloney, Carolyn B., N.Y., E1335
Markey, Edward J., Mass., E1339
Meek, Kendrick B., Fla., E1333
Mitchell, Harry E., Ariz., E1332
Moore, Dennis, Kans., E1331
Ortiz, Solomon P., Tex., E1334
Rogers, Mike, Ala., E1341
Rothman, Steven R., N.J., E1336
Schmidt, Jean, Ohio, E1334
Serrano, Jose E., N.Y., E1335
Shimkus, John, Ill., E1332, E1334, E1335, E1338
Tauscher, Ellen O., Calif., E1336
Thompson, Mike, Calif., E1339
Wilson, Joe, S.C., E1340
Woolsey, Lynn C., Calif., E1339
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