d02jn3
THIS CR ISSUE      CR BY DATE       GO TO
                   Next Digest      New Search
                   Prev Digest      HomePage
                   CR Date Table    Help

Monday, June 2, 2003


Daily Digest


HIGHLIGHTS



[Page: D591]   GPO's PDF

Senate


Chamber Action


Routine Proceedings, pages S7175-S7197

Measures Introduced: Six bills were introduced, as follows: S. 1162-1167.

Page S7188 

Measures Reported: Reported on Thursday, May 29, during the adjournment:
S. 1160, to authorize Millennium Challenge assistance. (S. Rept. No. 108-55)
S. 1161, to authorize appropriations for foreign assistance programs for fiscal year 2004. (S. Rept. No. 108-56)
Reported on today:
S. 274, to amend the procedures that apply to consideration of interstate class actions to assure fairer outcomes for class members and defendants, with amendments.

Pages S7187-88 

Measures Passed:

Recognizing 140th Anniversary of Founding of Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers: Senate agreed to S. Res. 136, recognizing the 140th anniversary of the founding of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, and congratulating members and officers of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers for the union's many achievements, after agreeing to the following amendment proposed thereto:
McConnell (for Hatch) Amendment No. 842, in the nature of a substitute.

Page S7197 

Prior to the above-listed action, Senate vitiated the May 23, 2003 adoption of S. Res. 136.
Page S7197 

ENERGY POLICY ACT: Senate resumed consideration of S. 14, to enhance the energy security of the United States, taking action on the following amendments proposed thereto:

Pages S7178-82 

Pending:
Frist/Daschle Amendment No. 539, to eliminate methyl tertiary butyl ether from the United States fuel supply, to increase production and use of renewable fuel, and to increase the Nation's energy independence.
Pages S7178-80 

Domenici/Bingaman Amendment No. 840, to reauthorize Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), weatherization assistance, and State energy programs.
Pages S7180-82

Domenici (for Gregg) Amendment No. 841 (to Amendment No. 840), to express the sense of the Senate regarding the reauthorization of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981.
Pages S7181-82

A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing for further consideration of the bill at 10 a.m., on Tuesday, June 3, 2003.
Page S7197

Nominations Received: Senate received the following nominations:
Karen P. Tandy, of Virginia, to be Administrator of Drug Enforcement.
Josette Sheeran Shiner, of Virginia, to be a Deputy United States Trade Representative, with the rank of Ambassador.

Page S7197

Nominations Withdrawn: Senate received notification of withdrawal of the following nominations:
Dee Ann McWilliams, of Texas, to be an Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Human Resources and Administration), which was sent to the Senate on March 24, 2003.

Page S7197

Messages From the House:

Page S7187

Measures Read First Time:

Page S7197

Additional Cosponsors:

Pages S7188-89

Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:

Pages S7189-95

Additional Statements:

Page S7187

Amendments Submitted:

Pages S7195-96

Notices of Hearings/Meetings:

Page S7196

Adjournment: Senate met at 12 noon, and adjourned at 3:50 p.m., until 10 a.m., on Tuesday, June 3, 2003. (For Senate's program, see the remarks of the Acting Majority Leader in today's Record on page S7197.)

Committee Meetings


No committee meetings were held.

[Page: D592]   GPO's PDF

House of Representatives


Chamber Action


Measures Introduced: 19 public bills, H.R. 2282-2300 were introduced.

Pages H4786-87

Additional Cosponsors:

Pages H4787-88

Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows:
Filed on May 22, H.R. 21, to prevent the use of certain bank instruments for unlawful Internet gambling, amended (H. Rept. 108-51 Pt. 2);
Filed on May 22, H. Res. 193, reaffirming support of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide and anticipating the 15th anniversary of the enactment of the Genocide Convention Implementation Act of 1987 (the Proxmire Act) on November 4, 2003 (H. Rept. 108-130);
H.R. 361, to designate certain conduct by sports agents relating to the signing of contracts with student athletes as unfair and deceptive acts or practices to be regulated by the Federal Trade Commission, amended (H. Rept. 108-24 Pt. 2);
H.J. Res. 4, proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States (H. Rept. 108-131);
H.R. 1474, to facilitate check truncation by authorizing substitute checks, to foster innovation in the check collection system without mandating receipt of checks in electronic form, and to improve the overall efficiency of the Nation's payments system, amended (H. Rept. 108-132);
H.R. 2143, to prevent the use of certain bank instruments for unlawful Internet gambling, amended (H. Rept. 108-133);
H.R. 1082, to designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 46 East Ohio Street in Indianapolis, Indiana, as the ``Birch Bayh Federal Building and United States Courthouse'' (H. Rept. 108-134);
S. 703, to designate the regional headquarters building for the National Park Service under construction in Omaha, Nebraska, as the ``Carl T. Curtis National Park Service Midwest Regional Headquarters Building'' (H. Rept. 108-135); and
H. Res. 255, (providing for consideration of H.J. Res. 4) proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States (H. Rept. 108-136).

Pages H4785-86

Speaker Pro Tempore: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed Representative Culberson to act as Speaker Pro Tempore for today.

Page H4741

Guest Chaplain: The prayer was offered by Sister Cecilia Thuy Nguyen, OP, Doctoral Candidate, The Catholic University of America.

Page H4741

Meeting Hour--Tuesday, June 3: Agreed that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 3 for morning hour debate.

Page H4742

Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules and pass the following measures:
Profound Sorrow on the Death of Irma Rangel: H. Res. 159, expressing profound sorrow on the occasion of the death of Irma Rangel (agreed to by yea-and-nay vote of 373 yeas with none voting ``nay'', Roll No. 227);

Pages H4742-44, H4754-55

Congratulating Sammy Sosa of the Chicago Cubs: H. Res. 195, congratulating Sammy Sosa of the Chicago Cubs for hitting 500 major league home runs (agreed to by 372 yeas with none voting ``nay'', Roll No. 228);
Pages H4744-49, H4755

General Charles Gabriel Post Office, Iron Station, North Carolina: H.R. 1465, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4832 East Highway 27 in Iron Station, North Carolina, as the ``General Charles Gabriel Post Office'' (agreed to by 371 yeas with none voting ``nay'', Roll No. 229); and
Pages H4749-50, H4755-56

National Tourism Week: H. Con. Res. 172, Supporting the 20th Annual National Tourism Week.
Pages H4751-54

Suspension--Proceedings Postponed: The House completed debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to H. Res. 231, supporting the goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day. Further proceedings were postponed until Tuesday, June 3.

Pages H4750-51

Recess: The House recessed at 3:13 p.m. and reconvened at 6:30 p.m.

Page H4754

Senate Messages: Messages received from the Senate today appear on page H4741.

Referrals: S. 858, was referred to the Committee on Government Reform; S. 878, was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; S. Con. Res. 7, was referred to the Committee on International Relations; D593and S. Con. Res. 43, was referred to the Committee on Financial Services.

Page H4781

Quorum Calls--Votes: Three yea-and-nay votes developed during the proceedings of the House today and appear on pages H4754-55, H4755, and H4755-56. There were no quorum calls.

Adjournment: The House met at 2 p.m. and adjourned at 11:05 p.m.

NEW PUBLIC LAWS


(For last listing of Public Laws, see) Daily Digest, p. D 557)

[Page: D593]   GPO's PDF

H.J. Res. 51, increasing the statutory limit on the public debt. Signed on May 27, 2003. (Public Law 108-24)
H.R. 1298, to provide assistance to foreign countries to combat HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. Signed on May 27, 2003. (Public Law 108-25)
H.R. 2185, to extend the Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 2002. Signed on May 28, 2003. (Public Law 108-26)
H.R. 2, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 201 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2004. Signed on May 28, 2003. (Public Law 108-27)
S. 243, concerning participation of Taiwan in the World Health Organization. Signed on May 29, 2003. (Public Law 108-28)
S. 330, to further the protection and recognition of veterans' memorials. Signed on May 29, 2003. (Public Law 108-29)
S. 870, to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to extend the availability of funds to carry out the fruit and vegetable pilot program. Signed on May 29, 2003. (Public Law 108-30)

CONGRESSIONAL PROGRAM AHEAD


Week of June 3 through June 7, 2003


Senate Chamber


On Monday, at 2:30 p.m., Senate will consider S. 1050, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2004 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 Forces.
During the balance of the week, Senate will continue consideration of S. 1050, Department of Defense Authorization, and may also consider S. 14, Energy Policy Act, H.J. Res. 51, Increased Public Debt, and any other cleared legislative and executive business.

Senate Committees


(Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated)

Committee on Appropriations: June 5, Subcommittee on Foreign Operations, to hold hearings to examine proposed budget estimates for fiscal year 2004 for foreign operations, 2 p.m., SD-192.
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: June 5, to hold hearings to examine reauthorization of the Defense Production Act, 10 a.m., SD-538.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: June 3, Subcommittee on Science, Technology, and Space, to hold hearings to examine space propulsion, 2:30 p.m., SR-253.

June 4, Full Committee, to hold oversight hearings to examine activities of the Federal Communications Commission, 9:30 a.m., SR-253.

June 5, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine Title XI, 2:30 a.m., SR-253.

June 5, Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine, to hold hearings to examine financing AMTRAK, 9:30 a.m., SR-253.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: June 3, Subcommittee on National Parks, to hold hearings to examine S. 268, to authorize the Pyramid of Remembrance Foundation to establish a memorial in the District of Columbia and its environs to honor members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have lost their lives during peacekeeping operations, humanitarian efforts, training, terrorist attacks, or covert operations, S. 296, to require the Secretary of Defense to report to Congress regarding the requirements applicable to the inscription of veterans' names on the memorial wall of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, S. 470, to extend the authority for the construction of a memorial to Martin Luther King, Jr, and S. 1076, to authorize construction of an education center at or near the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, 2:30 p.m., SD-366.

June 4, Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests, to hold hearings to examine S. 714, to provide for the conveyance of a small parcel of Bureau of Land Management land in Douglas County, Oregon, to the county to improve management of and recreational access to the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, S. 391, to enhance ecosystem protection and the range of outdoor opportunities protected by statute in the Skykomish River valley of the State of Washington by designating certain lower-elevation Federal lands as wilderness, S. 1003, to clarify the intent of Congress with respect to the continued use of established commercial outfitter hunting camps on the Salmon River, H.R. 417, to revoke a Public Land Order with respect to certain lands erroneously included in the Cibola National Wildlife Refuge, California, and S. 924, to authorize the exchange of lands between an Alaska Native Village Corporation and the Department of the Interior, 10 a.m., SD-366.
Committee on Environment and Public Works: June 5, Subcommittee on Clean Air, Climate Change, and Nuclear Safety, to hold hearings to examine S. 485, to amend the Clean Air Act to reduce air pollution through expansion D594of cap and trade programs, to provide an alternative regulatory classification for units subject to the cap and trade program, focusing on emissions-control technologies and utility-sector investment issues, 9:30 a.m., SD-406.

[Page: D594]   GPO's PDF

Committee on Foreign Relations: June 3, Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Peace Corps and Narcotics Affairs, to hold hearings to examine the nominations of Marsha E. Barnes, of Maryland, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Suriname, John F. Maisto, of Pennsylvania, to be Permanent Representative of the United States of America to the Organization of American States, with the rank of Ambassador, and William B. Wood, of New York, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Colombia, 10 a.m., SD-419.

June 4, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine Iraq stabilization and reconstruction, focusing on international contributions and resources, 9:30 a.m., SD-419.

June 5, Subcommittee on East Asian and Pacific Affairs, to hold hearings to examine life inside North Korea, 2:30 p.m., SD-419.
Committee on Governmental Affairs: June 4, to hold hearings to examine transforming the Department of Defense Personnel System, focusing on finding the right approach, 9:30 a.m., SD-342.

June 5, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine the nominations of C. Stewart Verdery, Jr., of Virginia, to be Assistant Secretary for Policy and Planning/Border and Transportation Security Directorate, Michael J. Garcia, of New York, to be Assistant Secretary for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and Joe D. Whitley, of Georgia, to be General Counsel, all of the Department of Homeland Security, 10:30 a.m., SD-342.
Committee on Indian Affairs: June 3, to hold oversight hearings to examine the status of tribal fish and wildlife management programs, 10 a.m., SR-485.

June 4, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine S. 281, to amend the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century to make certain amendments with respect to Indian tribes, to provide for training and technical assistance to Native Americans who are interested in commercial vehicle driving careers, and S. 725, to amend the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century to provide from the Highway Trust Fund additional funding for Indian reservation roads, 10 a.m., SR-485.

June 4, Full Committee, to hold oversight hearings to examine the impacts on tribal fish and wildlife management programs in the Pacific Northwest, 2 p.m., SR-485.
Committee on the Judiciary: June 4, to hold hearings to examine S. 1125, to create a fair and efficient system to resolve claims of victims for bodily injury caused by asbestos exposure, 10 a.m., SH-216.

June 5, Full Committee, business meeting to consider pending calendar business, 9:30 a.m., SD-226.

June 5, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine the nomination of Eduardo Aguirre, Jr., of Texas, to be Director of the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security, 2 p.m., SD-226.
Committee on Rules and Administration: June 5, to hold hearings to examine Senate Rule XXII relative to the cloture rule and proposals to amend this rule, 2 p.m., SR-301.
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship: June 4, to hold hearings to examine the President's proposed budget request for fiscal year 2004 and proposed legislation authorizing funds for the Small Business Administration, 2 p.m., SR-428A.
Select Committee on Intelligence: June 3, to hold closed hearings to examine intelligence matters, 2:30 p.m., SH-219.
Special Committee on Aging: June 3, to hold hearings to examine the future of human longevity, focusing on the importance of markets and innovation, 10 a.m., SD-628.
United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control: June 3, to hold hearings to examine U.S. policy regarding narcotics in Columbia, 9:30 a.m., SD-215.

House Chamber


Tuesday: Consideration of suspensions:
1. H.R. 2143, Unlawful Internet Gambling Funding Prohibition Act;
2. S. 222, Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act;
3. S. 273, Grand Teton National Park Land Exchange Act; and
4. H.R. 1082, Birch Bayh Federal Building and United States Courthouse.
Consideration of H.J. Res. 4, Prohibition of Flag Desecration Amendment to the Constitution of the United States (modified closed rule, two hours of general debate);
Wednesday and Thursday: Consideration of suspensions:
1. H. Con. Res. 177, Recognizing and Commending the Participants and Supporters of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq;
2. H. Res. 201, Commending the Business Support for the Armed Forces and their Families;
3. H.R. 361, Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act; and
4. H.R. 1954, Armed Forces Naturalization Act.
Consideration of H.R. 760, Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act (subject to a rule);
Consideration of H.R. 1119, Family Time Flexibility Act (subject to a rule); and
Consideration of H.R. 1474, Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act (subject to a rule).
Friday: No votes are expected in the House.

Committee Meetings


FOLLOWING TOXIC CLOUDS: SCIENCE AND ASSUMPTIONS IN PLUME MODELING


Committee on Government Reform: Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats and International Relations held a hearing on ``Following Toxic Clouds: Science and Assumptions in Plume D595Modeling.'' Testimony was heard from Keith Rhodes, Chief Technologist, GAO; Anna Johnson-Wineger, Deputy Assistant to the Secretary, Chemical/Biological Defense Programs, Department of Defense; Bruce Hicks, Director, Air Resources Laboratory, NOAA, Department of Commerce; Donald L. Ermak, Program Leader, National Atmospheric Release Advisory Center, Lawrence Livermore Laboratory; and public witnesses.

[Page: D595]   GPO's PDF

FLAG PROTECTION CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT


Committee on Rules: Granted, by a vote of 5 to 4, a modified closed rule providing 2 hours of debate in the House on H.J. Res. 4, proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States. The rule waives all points of order against consideration of the joint resolution. The rule makes in order an amendment in the nature of a substitute, if offered by Representative Conyers or his designee, which shall be separately debatable for one hour equally divided between the proponent and an opponent. Finally, the rule provides one motion to recommit with or without instructions. Testimony was heard from Chairman Sensenbrenner and Representatives Watt and Cooper.

House Committees


Committee on Agriculture, June 4, Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Rural Development, and Research, hearing to review conservation technical assistance and the implementation of the Conservation Title of the 2002 Farm Bill, 10 a.m., 1302 Longworth.

June 5, Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management, hearing on the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, 10 a.m., 1300 Longworth.
Committee on Appropriations, June 3, Subcommittee on Homeland Security, on Screener Background Investigations, 10 a.m., 2359 Rayburn.

June 4, Subcommittee on the District of Columbia, on Fiscal Year 2004 Budget Request, 10 a.m., H-140 Capitol.
Committee on Education and the Workforce, June 3, Subcommittee on Education Reform, hearing on H.R. 2210, School Readiness Act of 2003, 10 a.m., 2175 Rayburn.

June 4, Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness, to mark up H.R. 2211, Ready to Teach Act of 2003, 10:30 a.m., 2175 Rayburn.

June 4, Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations, hearing on ``Strengthening Pension Security: Examining the Health and Future of Defined Benefit Pension Plans,'' 2 p.m., 2175 Rayburn.
Committee on Energy and Commerce, June 3, Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection, hearing entitled ``Can Tobacco Cure Smoking?--A Review of Tobacco Harm Reduction,'' 10 a.m., 2123 Rayburn.

June 3, Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality, hearing entitled ``Status of Methyl Bromide under the Clean Air Act and the Montreal Protocol,'' 2 p.m., 2322 Rayburn.

June 3, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, hearing entitled ``Assessing Initiatives to Increase Organ Donations,'' 10 a.m., 2322 Rayburn.

June 4, Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet, hearing entitled ``Wireless E-911 Implementation: Progress and Remaining Hurdles,'' 10 a.m., 2123 Rayburn.

June 5, Subcommittee on Health, hearing entitled ``Consumer Directed Services: Improving Medicaid Beneficiaries' Access to Quality Care,'' 10 a.m., 2123 Rayburn.
Committee on Financial Services, June 3, Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored Enterprises, hearing entitled ``The Accounting Treatment of Employee Stock Options,'' 10 a.m., 2128 Rayburn.

June 4, Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and consumer Credit, hearing entitled ``Fair Credit Reporting Act: How it Functions for Consumers and the Economy,'' 10 a.m., 2128 Rayburn.

June 5, Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored Enterprises, hearing on H.R. 2179, Securities Fraud Deterrence and Investor Restitution Act of 2003, 10 a.m., 2128 Rayburn.
Committee on Government Reform, June 3, hearing entitled ``Potential Reduced Exposure/Reduced Risk Tobacco Products: An Examination of the Possible Public Health Impact and Regulatory Challenges,'' 2 p.m., 2154 Rayburn.

June 5, hearing on ``Wasted Space, Wasted Dollars: Reforming Federal Real Property to Meet 21st Century Needs;'' followed by a markup of H.R. 2086, Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act of 2003, 10 a.m., 2154 Rayburn.

June 6, Subcommittee on Energy Policy, Natural Resources and Regulatory Affairs, hearing on ``Elevation of the Environmental Protection Agency to Department Level Status: H.R. 37, and H.R. 2138 (Department of Environmental Protection Act),'' 10 a.m., 2154 Rayburn.
Committee on International Relations, June 3, Subcommittee on the Middle East and Central Asia, briefing entitled ``The Forgotten Refugees: the Jewish Exodus from Arab Lands,'' 2:30 p.m., 2255 Rayburn.

June 4, full Committee, hearing on U.S. Nonproliferation Policy After Iraq, 10:30 a.m., 2172 Rayburn.

June 4, Subcommittee on Africa, to mark up the following measures: H. Con. Res. 80, expressing the sense of Congress relating to efforts of the Peace Parks Foundation in the Republic of South Africa to facilitate the establishment and development of transfrontier conservation efforts in southern Africa; H. Con. Res. 134, acknowledging the deepening relationship between the United States and the Republic of Djibouti and recognizing Djibouti's role in combating terrorism; H. Con. Res. 154, concerning the transition to democracy in the Republic of Burundi; H. Res. 177, commending the people of the Republic of Kenya for conducting free and fair elections, for the peaceful and orderly transfer of power in their D596government, and for the continued success of democracy in their nation since that transition; H. Res. 237, honoring the life and work of Walter Sisulu, a critical leader in the movement to free South Africa of apartheid, on the occasion of his death; and H. Res. 194, regarding the importance of international efforts to abolish slavery and other human rights abuses in the Sudan, 2 p.m., 2255 Rayburn.

[Page: D596]   GPO's PDF

Committee on the Judiciary, June 5, oversight hearing entitled ``The United States Department of Justice,'' 9 a.m., 2141 Rayburn.
Committee on Resources, June 3, Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands, oversight hearing on the Reauthorization of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation and Private Property Protection Under the National Historic Preservation Act, 2 p.m., 1334 Longworth.
Committee on Rules, June 3, to consider the following bills: H.R. 760, Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003; and H.R. 1474, Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act, 5 p.m., H-313 Capitol.
Committee on Science, June 4, to mark up H.R. 1081, Aquatic Invasive Species Research Act; followed by a hearing on H.R. 1118, Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Firefighters Act of 2003, 10 a.m., 2318 Rayburn.

June 5, Subcommittee on Environment, Technology, and Standards, to mark up H.R. 1856, Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research Amendments Act of 2003; followed by a hearing on Manufacturing R&D;: How Can the Federal Government Help? 10 a.m., 2318 Rayburn.
Committee on Small Business, June 4, hearing on Visa Delays, 2 p.m., 2360 Rayburn.
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, June 3, Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, hearing on Port Security, 10 a.m., 2167 Rayburn.

June 4, Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management, oversight hearing on The Administration's Proposal to Reauthorize the Economic Development Administration, 2 p.m., 2253 Rayburn.

June 4, Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, to continue oversight hearings on Water: Is it the ``Oil'' of the 21st Century? 10 a.m., 2167 Rayburn.

June 5, Subcommittee on Aviation, oversight hearing on The Aircraft Cabin Environment, 10 a.m., 2167 Rayburn.
Committee on Veterans' Affairs, June 3, hearing to receive the report of the President's Task Force to Improve Health Care Delivery for our Nation's Veterans, 10 a.m., 334 Cannon.
Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, June 4, executive, hearing on Special Programs, 2:30 p.m., H-405 Capitol.

June 4, Subcommittee on Human Intelligence, Analysis and Counterintelligence, executive, hearing on CIA Technical Program, 10 a.m., H-405 Capitol.

June 5, Subcommittee on Intelligence Policy and National Security, executive, briefing on Global Intelligence Update, 9 a.m., H-405 Capitol.

Joint Meetings


Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: June 4, to hold hearings to examine democracy, human rights, and justice in Serbia today, 10 a.m., 334, Cannon Building.

June 5, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine arming rogue regimes, focusing the role of OSCE Participating States, 10 a.m., 334, Cannon Building.
June 2, 2003

[Page: D597]   GPO's PDF

Resume of Congressional Activity


FIRST SESSION OF THE ONE HUNDRED EIGHTH CONGRESS


The first table gives a comprehensive resume of all legislative business transacted by the Senate and House.


The second table accounts for all nominations submitted to the Senate by the President for Senate confirmation.



January 7 through May 31, 2002


Senate: Days in session
House: 73
Total: 56

..

Senate: Time in session
House: 603 hrs., 27 House: K
Total: 372 hrs., 42
Total: K

..

Congressional Record:

Pages of proceedings

House: 7,174
Total: 4,740

..

Extensions of Remarks

House: ..
Total: 1,085

..

Senate: Public bills enacted into law
House: 11
Total: 26

37

Senate: Private bills enacted into law
House: ..
Total: ..

..

Senate: Bills in conference
House: 5
Total: ..

..

Senate: Measures passed, total
House: 210
Total: 245

455

Senate bills

House: 57
Total: 9

..

House bills

House: 18
Total: 92

..

Senate joint resolutions

House: 2
Total: ..

..

House joint resolutions

House: 6
Total: 7

..

Senate concurrent resolutions

House: 19
Total: 3

..

House concurrent resolutions

House: 18
Total: 32

..

Simple resolutions

House: 90
Total: 102

..

Senate: Measures reported, total
House: 101
Total: 124

225

Senate bills

House: 67
Total: 1

..

House bills

House: 4
Total: 76

..

Senate joint resolutions

House: 2
Total: 1

..

House joint resolutions

House: ..
Total: ..

..

Senate concurrent resolutions

House: 4
Total: ..

..

House concurrent resolutions

House: ..
Total: 4

..

Simple resolutions

House: 24
Total: 42

..

Senate: Special reports
House: 6
Total: 1

..

Senate: Conference reports
House: 1
Total: 5

..

Senate: Measures pending on calendar
House: 43
Total: 26

..

Senate: Measures introduced, total
House: 1,375
Total: 2,794

4,169

Bills

House: 1,158
Total: 2,281

..

Joint resolutions

House: 13
Total: 58

..

Concurrent resolutions

House: 47
Total: 201

..

Simple resolutions

House: 157
Total: 254

..

Senate: Quorum calls
House: 3
Total: 1

..

Senate: Yea-and-nay votes
House: 202
Total: 147

..

Senate: Recorded votes
House: ..
Total: 78

..

Senate: Bills vetoed
House: ..
Total: ..

..

Senate: Vetoes overridden
House: ..
Total: ..

..


January 7 through May 31 Day, 2003


Civilian Nominations, totaling 364, disposed of as follows:

Confirmed

177

Unconfirmed

184

Withdrawn

3

Other Civilian Nominations totaling 1,268, disposed of as follows:

Confirmed

1,068

Unconfirmed

200

Air Force Nominations, totaling 5,333, disposed of as follows:

Confirmed

4,474

Unconfirmed

859

Army Nominations, totaling 1,498, disposed of as follows:

Confirmed

1,228

Unconfirmed

270

Navy Nominations, totaling 1,208, disposed of as follows:

Confirmed

89

Unconfirmed

1,119

Marine Corps Nominations, totaling 2,402, disposed of as follows:

Confirmed

2,385

Unconfirmed

17

Summary

Total Nominations carried over

0

Total Nominations Received this Session

12,073

Total Confirmed

9,421

Total Unconfirmed

2,649

Total Withdrawn

3

Total Returned to the White House

0

[Page: D598]   GPO's PDF

Next Meeting of the
SENATE

10 a.m., Tuesday, June 3

Senate Chamber

Program for Tuesday: Senate will continue consideration of S. 14, to enhance the energy security of the United States.
Senate: (Senate will recess from 12:30 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. for their respective party conferences.)

Next Meeting of the
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

10:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 3

House Chamber

Program for Tuesday: Consideration of suspensions:
Senate: 1. H.R. 2143, Unlawful Internet Gambling Funding Prohibition Act;
Senate: 2. S. 222, Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act;
Senate: 3. S. 273, Grand Teton National Park Land Exchange Act; and
Senate: 4. H.R. 1082, Birch Bayh Federal Building and United States Courthouse, Indianapolis, Indiana; and
Senate: Consideration of H.J. Res. 4, Prohibition of Flag Desecration Amendment to the Constitution of the United States (modified closed rule, two hours of general debate);

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE

Bordallo, Madeleine Z., Guam, E1093

Camp, Dave, Mich., E1098

Chocola, Chris, Ind., E1098

Deal, Nathan, Ga., E1089

Emanuel, Rahm, Ill., E1094

Fossella, Vito, N.Y., E1090

Garrett, Scott, N.J., E1087, E1087

Gordon, Bart, Tenn., E1090

Graves, Sam, Mo., E1099

Gutierrez, Luis V., Ill., E1098

Holt, Rush D., N.J., E1098

Jackson-Lee, Sheila, Tex., E1091

Kaptur, Marcy, Ohio, E1088

Kennedy, Patrick J., R.I., E1087

Kildee, Dale E., Mich., E1101

Knollenberg, Joe, Mich., E1097

Lee, Barbara, Calif., E1088

Lewis, Jerry, Calif., E1098

LoBiondo, Frank A., N.J., E1090

Meek, Kendrick B., Fla., E1087

Miller, Jeff, Fla., E1093

Moore, Dennis, Kansas, E1092

Moran, Jerry, Kansas, E1102

Neal, Richard E., Mass., E1089

Ney, Robert W., Ohio, E1099

Paul, Ron, Tex., E1099

Pelosi, Nancy, Calif., E1089

Porter, Jon C., Nev., E1097

Radanovich, George, Calif., E1090

Rangel, Charles B., N.Y., E1100

Rogers, Mike, Ala., E1091, E1092, E1093

Simmons, Rob, Conn., E1101

Skelton, Ike, Mo., E1092

Smith, Nick, Mich., E1094, E1095, E1096

Solis, Hilda L., Calif., E1088, E1101

Thompson, Mike, Calif., E1087

Udall, Mark, Colo., E1091, E1095, E1096

Udall, Tom, N.M., E1094, E1095, E1096

Walden, Greg, Ore., E1097


THIS CR ISSUE      CR BY DATE       GO TO
                   Next Digest      New Search
                   Prev Digest      HomePage
                   CR Date Table    Help