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Measures Introduced:
Two bills were introduced, as follows: S. 2504-2505.
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Department of Defense Authorization Act:
Senate continued consideration of S. 2400, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2005 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe personnel strengths for such fiscal year for the Armed Services, taking action on the following amendments proposed thereto:
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Measures Placed on Calendar:
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Additional Cosponsors:
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Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:
Pages S6481-82
Additional Statements:
Pages S6480-81
Amendments Submitted:
Pages S6483-84
Authority for Committees to Meet:
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Privilege of the Floor:
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Adjournment:
Senate convened at 9:30 a.m., and adjourned at 11:27 a.m., until 1:30 p.m., on Monday, June 7, 2004. (For Senate's program, see the remarks of the Acting Majority Leader in today's Record on page S6484.)
NOMINATION
Committee on the Judiciary:
Committee concluded a hearing to examine the nomination of Michael H. Watson, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio, after the nominee, who was introduced by Senator DeWine, testified and answered questions in his own behalf.
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Measures Introduced:
8 public bills, H.R. 4513-4520 were introduced.
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Additional Cosponsors:
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Reports Filed:
Reports were filed today as follows:
H.R. 3932. A bill to amend Public Law 99-338 to authorize the continued use of certain lands within the Sequoia National Park by portions of an existing hydroelectric project, amended (H. Rept. 108-525).
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Speaker Pro Tempore:
Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed Representative Renzi to act as Speaker Pro Tempore for today.
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Senate Message:
Message received from the Senate today appears on page H3783.
Senate Referrals:
S. 2363 was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; S. Con. Res. 114 was referred to International Relations.
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Quorum Calls--Votes:
There were no votes or quorum calls.
Adjournment:
The House met at 12 noon and adjourned at 12:03 p.m.
EMPLOYMENT SITUATION
Joint Economic Committee:
Committee concluded hearings to examine the employment situation for May 2004, focusing on economic growth, business activity in the manufacturing and service industries, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), job creation and loss, and discouraged workers--those who have stopped seeking work because of discouragement over their job prospects, after receiving testimony from Kathleen P. Utgoff, Commissioner, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Department of Labor.
On
Monday,
at approximately 2:30 p.m., Senate will resume consideration of S. 2400, Department of Defense Authorization Act.
On
Tuesday,
Senate will continue consideration of S. 2400, DOD Authorization, and after a period of debate, Senate will vote on or in relation to Kennedy Amendment No. 3263.
During the balance of the week, upon conclusion of S. 2400, DOD Authorization, Senate will begin consideration of S. 2062, Class Action Fairness Act. Also, Senate may consider any other cleared legislative and executive business.
June 9, Subcommittee on Science, Technology, and Space, to hold hearings to examine successes in the field of adult stem cell research, 2:30 p.m., SR-253.
June 10, Subcommittee on Oceans, Fisheries and Coast Guard, to hold hearings to examine S. 2066, to authorize appropriations to the Secretary of Commerce for the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act for fiscal years 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008, 9:30 a.m., SR-253.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources:
June 8, to hold hearings to examine the nomination of Suedeen G. Kelly, of New Mexico, to be a Member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 10 a.m., SD-366.
June 8, Subcommittee on National Parks, to hold hearings to examine S. 931, to direct the Secretary of the Interior to undertake a program to reduce the risks from and mitigate the effects of avalanches on visitors to units of the National Park System and on other recreational users of public land, S. 1678, to provide for the establishment of the Uintah Research and Curatorial Center for Dinosaur National Monument in the States of Colorado and Utah, S. 2140, to expand the boundary of the Mount Rainier National Park, S. 2287, to adjust the boundary of the Barataria Preserve Unit of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve in the State of Louisiana, and S. 2469, to amend the National Historic Preservation Act to provide appropriation authorization and improve the operations of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, 2:30 p.m., SD-366.
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June 10, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine crude oil supply, gasoline demands and the effects on prices, 10 a.m., SD-366.
Committee on Finance:
June 8, to hold hearings to examine the Medicare Drug Card, focusing on delivering savings for participating beneficiaries, 10 a.m., SD-215.
Committee on Foreign Relations:
June 9, to hold hearings to examine international intellectual property piracy, 9:30 a.m., SD-419.
Committee on Governmental Affairs:
June 8, Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia, to hold hearings to examine the challenges and successes the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has experienced since the passage of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994, 2:30 p.m., SD-342.
June 9, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine the amount the Department of Defense spends on unused airline tickets, 10 a.m., SD-342.
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions:
June 8, Subcommittee on Aging, to hold hearings to examine the arthritis epidemic, 10 a.m., SD-430.
Committee on Indian Affairs:
June 8, to hold hearings to examine S. 2436, to reauthorize the Native American Programs Act of 1974, 10 a.m., SR-485.
June 9, Full Committee, to hold an oversight hearing to examine the No Child Left Behind Act; to be followed by a business meeting to consider pending calendar business, 10 a.m., SR-485.
Committee on the Judiciary:
June 8, to hold an oversight hearing on the activities of the Department of Justice, focusing on terrorism and other related topics, 10 a.m., SD-226.
June 8, Subcommittee on Constitution, Civil Rights and Property Rights, to hold hearings to examine hostility to religious expression in the public square, 2 p.m., SD-226.
June 9, Full Committee, to hold an oversight hearing on activities of the Department of Homeland Security, focusing on terrorism and other related topics, 10 a.m., SD-226.
Select Committee on Intelligence:
June 8, to hold closed hearings to examine certain intelligence matters, 2:30 p.m., SH-219.
June 10, Full Committee, closed business meeting to consider pending intelligence matters, 2:30 p.m., SH-219.
Committee on Appropriations,
June 10, Subcommittee on Military Construction, on Navy, 9:30 a.m., B-300 Rayburn.
Committee on Armed Services,
June 9, hearing on the status of U.S. forces in Iraq after June 30, 2004, 10 a.m., 2118 Rayburn.
Committee on Education and the Workforce,
June 8, Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness and the Subcommittee on Select Education, joint hearing entitled ``The Contributions of Historically Black Colleges and Universities to American Higher Education,'' 2 p.m., 2175 Rayburn.
June 9, full Committee, hearing entitled ``Higher Education Act Reauthorization: Are Students at Proprietary Institutions Treated Equitably under Current Law?'' 10 a.m., 2175 Rayburn.
Committee on Energy and Commerce,
June 9, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, hearing entitled ``Problems with the E-rate Program: Waste, Fraud and Abuse Concerns in the Wiring of Our Nation's Schools to the Internet,'' 10 a.m., 2322 Rayburn.
June 10, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, hearing entitled ``A Review of Hospital Billing and Collection Practices,'' 9:30 a.m., 2322 Rayburn.
Committee on Financial Services,
June 9, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, hearing entitled ``Oversight of the Department of the Treasury,'' 2 p.m., 2128 Rayburn.
Committee on Government Reform,
June 9, hearing entitled ``Unprecedented Challenges: Contracting and the Rebuilding of Iraq,'' 10 a.m., 2154 Rayburn.
June 9, Subcommittee on Government Efficiency and Financial Management, oversight hearing entitled ``Private Sector Consultants and Federal Financial Management: More Than Balancing the Books,'' 2 p.m., 2247 Rayburn.
June 9, Subcommittee on Technology, Information Policy, Intergovernmental Relations and the Census, oversight hearing entitled ``Defining Federal Information Technology Research and Development: Who? Where? What? Why? And How Much?'' 2 p.m., 2154 Rayburn.
June 10, Subcommittee on Criminal Justice, Drug Policy and Human Resources, to continue hearings entitled ``Part 11--Ensuring Accuracy and Accountability in Laboratory Testing: Does the Experience of Maryland General Hospital Expose Cracks in the System?'' 2 p.m., 2247 Rayburn.
June 10, Subcommittee on Human Rights and Wellness, hearing entitled ``Balancing Act: The Health Advantages of Naturally-Occurring Hormones in Hormone Replacement Therapy,'' 2 p.m., 2154 Rayburn.
Committee on International Relations,
June 9, hearing on Weak States and U.S. National Security, 10:30 a.m., 2172 Rayburn.
June 9, Subcommittee on Africa, hearing on Confronting War Crimes in Africa, 2 p.m., 2200 Rayburn.
June 9, Subcommittee on International Terrorism, Nonproliferation and Human Rights, hearing on United States Support of Human Rights and Democracy, 1:30 p.m., 2172 Rayburn.
Committee on the Judiciary,
June 9, to mark up the following bills: H.R. 3266, Faster and Smarter Funding for First Responders Act of 2003; H.R. 4518, Satellite Home Viewer Extension and Reauthorization Act of 2004; H.R. 338, Defense of Privacy Act; H.R. 3632, Anti-Counterfeiting Amendments of 2003; and H.R. 2934, Terrorist Penalties Enhancement Act of 2003, 10 a.m., 2141 Rayburn.
June 10, Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property, oversight hearing entitled ``Internet Streaming of Radio Broadcasts: Balancing the Interests of Sound Recording Copyright Owners With Those of Broadcasters,'' 11:30 a.m., 2141 Rayburn.
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June 10, Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security, hearing on S. 1194, Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Act of 2003, 10 a.m., 2141 Rayburn.
Committee on Resources,
June 9, hearing on the following bills: H.R. 831, To provide for and approve the settlement of certain land claims of the Mills Indian Community; and H.R. 2793, To provide for and approve the settlement of certain land claims of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, 10 a.m., 1324 Longworth.
June 10, Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health, hearing on the following bills: H.R. 3102, To utilize the expertise of New Mexico State University, the University of Arizona, and Northern Arizona University in conducting studies under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 in connection with grazing allotments and range and continuing range analysis for National Forest System lands in New Mexico and Arizona; H.R. 3427, Craig Recreation Land Purchase Act; H.R. 4494, Grey Towers National Historic Site Act of 2004; and S. 1003, To clarify the intent of Congress with respect to the continued use of established commercial outfitter hunting camps on the Salmon River, 11 a.m., 1324 Longworth.
June 10, Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands, hearing on the following bills: H.R. 1630, Petrified Forest National Park Expansion Act of 2003; H.R. 2129, Taunton, Massachusetts Special Resources Study Act; H.R. 3954, Rancho El Cajon Boundary Reconciliation Act; H.R. 4481, To amend Public Law 86-434 establishing Wilson's Creek National Battlefield in the State of Missouri to expand the boundaries of the park; and S. 1576, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park Boundary Revision Act of 2003, 10 a.m., 1334 Longworth.
Committee on Rules,
June 8, to consider H.R. 4503, Energy Policy Act of 2004, 5 p.m., H-313 Capitol.
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure,
June 9, Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, oversight hearing on Implementation of the Maritime Transportation Security Act, and on the following bills: H.R. 2193, Port Security Improvements Act of 2003; and H.R. 3712, United States Seaport Multiyear Security Enhancement Act, 10 a.m., 2167 Rayburn.
June 10, Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, oversight hearing on Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan--The First Major Projects, 10 a.m., 2167 Rayburn.
Committee on Veterans' Affairs,
June 9, hearing on efforts to identify and eliminate fraud, waste, abuse and mismanagement in programs administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs, 10 a.m., 334 Cannon.
Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence,
June 9, Subcommittee on Technical and Tactical Intelligence, executive, hearing on Tactical Horizontal Integration, 10 a.m., H-405 Capitol.
June 10, Subcommittee on Human Intelligence, Analysis, and Counterintelligence, executive, hearing on Counterintelligence: Strategic Requirements, 10 a.m., H-405 Capitol.
June 10, Subcommittee on Human Intelligence, Analysis, and Counterintelligence, executive, briefing on Counterintelligence, 2 p.m., H-405 Capitol.
June 10, Subcommittee on Intelligence Policy and National Security, executive, briefing on Global Intelligence Update, 9 a.m., H-405 Capitol.
June 11, full Committee, executive, hearing on The Critical Need for Interrogation in the Global War on Terrorism, 9 a.m., H-405 Capitol.
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Program for Monday:
After the transaction of any morning business (not to extend beyond 2:30 p.m.), Senate will resume consideration of S. 2400, Department of Defense Authorization Act. (All first-degree amendments to the bill must be filed at the desk by 5 p.m.)
Program for Tuesday:
To be announced.
HOUSE
Andrews, Robert E., N.J., E1037, E1055
Baca, Joe, Calif., E1048
Baldwin, Tammy, Wisc., E1049
Bass, Charles F., N.H., E1027, E1029, E1031, E1032
Becerra, Xavier, Calif., E1038
Bereuter, Doug, Nebr., E1040
Biggert, Judy, Ill., E1052
Blumenauer, Earl, Ore., E1037
Brady, Robert A., Pa., E1042, E1044
Brown-Waite, Ginny, Fla., E1030
Carter, John R., Tex., E1057
Castle, Michael N., Del., E1028, E1029
Clay, Wm. Lacy, Mo., E1034
Crowley, Joseph, N.Y., E1053
Cunningham, Randy ``Duke'', Calif., E1050
DeLauro, Rosa L., E1037
DeLay, Tom, Tex., E1031
Deutsch, Peter, Fla., E1056
Diaz-Balart, Lincoln, Fla., E1028
Edwards, Chet, Tex., E1056
Emanuel, Rahm, Ill., E1047
Farr, Sam, Calif., E1047
Gerlach, Jim, Pa., E1033
Gingrey, Phil, Ga., E1056
Goodlatte, Bob, Va., E1043
Graves, Sam, Mo., E1031, E1038
Hastings, Alcee L., Fla., E1036, E1045
Hinchey, Maurice D., N.Y., E1055
Hyde, Henry J., Ill., E1032, E1047
Issa, Darrell E., Calif., E1034
Jackson-Lee, Sheila, Tex., E1035
Jones, Stephanie Tubbs, Ohio, E1046
Kanjorski, Paul E., Pa., E1052, E1056
Kildee, Dale E., Mich., E1035
Kind, Ron, Wisc., E1030
Kingston, Jack, Ga., E1054
LaHood, Ray, Ill., E1029
Lampson, Nick, Tex., E1028
Lantos, Tom, Calif., E1033, E1041, E1051
LoBiondo, Frank A., N.J., E1044
McInnis, Scott, Colo., E1027, E1029, E1030, E1032, E1034
Maloney, Carolyn B., N.Y., E1027
Meehan, Martin T., Mass., E1035
Meek, Kendrick B., Fla., E1049
Menendez, Robert, N.J., E1042, E1044, E1045, E1046
Michaud, Michael H., Me., E1029
Ney, Robert W., Ohio, E1042, E1043, E1045, E1046
Oberstar, James L., Minn., E1057
Pence, Mike, Ind., E1027
Rangel, Charles B., N.Y., E1031
Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana, Fla., E1038
Rothman, Steven R., N.J., E1037
Ruppersberger, C.A. Dutch, Md., E1032
Ryan, Paul, Wisc., E1027
Ryan, Tim, Ohio, E1028
Sanders, Bernard, Vt., E1048
Schakowsky, Janice D., Ill., E1034
Skelton, Ike, Mo., E1049
Solis, Hilda L., Calif., E1036
Stark, Fortney Pete, Calif., E1038
Sullivan, John, Okla., E1049
Tancredo, Thomas G., Colo., E1036
Terry, Lee, Nebr., E1029
Thompson, Mike, Calif., E1036, E1042, E1044
Towns, Edolphus, N.Y., E1042
Walsh, James T., N.Y., E1031, E1057
Watt, Melvin L., N.C., E1051
Weldon, Dave, Fla., E1041, E1043, E1045, E1046
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