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Measures Passed:
Homeland Security Technology Improvement Act:
Senate passed S. 1612, to establish a technology, equipment, and information transfer program within the Department of Homeland Security, after agreeing to the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute.
Pages S596-97
SAFE Transportation Equity Act:
Senate continued consideration of S. 1072, to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, taking action on the following amendments proposed thereto:
Pages S549-68, S571-75
Pages S571-75
Pages S573-75
Pages S554-68, S571
Pages S557-68, S571
Pages S597-98
California Missions Preservation Act--Agreement:
A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that H.R. 1446, to support the efforts of the California Missions Foundation to restore and repair the Spanish colonial and mission-era missions in the State of California and to preserve the artworks and artifacts of these missions, be referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Page S596
APPOINTMENTS:
Task Force on Slave Laborers:
The Chair, on behalf of the President Pro Tempore, pursuant to S. Con. Res. 130 (106th Congress), appointed the following individual to the Task Force on Slave Laborers: Virginia Walden-Ford, of Washington, D.C.
Page S596
Nominations Confirmed:
Senate confirmed the following nomination:
By unanimous vote of 96 yeas (Vote No. Ex. 8), Mark R. Filip, of Illinois, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois.
Pages S568-71, S598
Messages From the House:
Page S588
Measures Referred:
Pages S588-89
Executive Communications:
Pages S589-90
Executive Reports of Committees:
Pages S590-91
Additional Statements:
Page S588
Amendments Submitted:
Pages S591-95
Authority for Committees to Meet:
Page S596
Privilege of the Floor:
Page S596
Record Votes:
One record vote was taken today. (Total--8)
Page S571D56
Adjournment:
Senate convened at 1 p.m. and adjourned at 7:09 p.m., until 9 a.m., on Thursday, February 5, 2004. (For Senate's program, see the remarks of the Majority Leader in today's Record on page S598.)
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DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION
Committee on Armed Services:
Committee concluded a hearing to examine the Defense Authorization Request for fiscal year 2005 and future years defense program, after receiving testimony from Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense; and General Peter Pace, USMC, Vice Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff.
BUSINESS MEETING
Committee on Armed Services:
Committee ordered favorably reported the nominations of Lawrence T. Di Rita, of Michigan, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs, and Francis J. Harvey, of California, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense for Networks and Information Integration, and 438 military nominations in the Army, Navy and Air Force.
BUSINESS MEETING
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Committee ordered favorably reported an original bill entitled Federal Public transportation Act of 2004.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BUDGET
Committee on Finance:
Committee concluded a hearing to examine the Administration's Health and Human Services budget priorities for fiscal year 2005, after receiving testimony from Tommy G. Thompson, Secretary of Health and Human Services.
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
Committee on Governmental Affairs:
Committee concluded a hearing to examine workforce issues relating to preserving a strong United States Postal Service, after receiving testimony from Walter M. Olihovik, National Association of Postmasters of the United States, Steve D. LeNoir, National League of Postmasters, and Ted Keating, National Association of Postal Supervisors, all of Alexandria, Virginia; John Calhoun Wells, San Antonio, Texas, former Director of Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service; James L. Medoff, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts; and Michael L. Wachter, University of Pennsylvania Law School, Philadelphia.
Measures Introduced:
18 public bills, H.R. 3763-3780; and 8 resolutions, H. Con. Res. 357-359, and H. Res. 515-519 were introduced.
Pages H391-92
Additional Cosponsors:
Pages H392-393
Reports Filed:
No reports were filed today.
Chaplain:
Today's prayer was offered by Rev. Dr. Michael J. Easley, Senior Pastor, Immanuel Bible Church in Springfield, Virginia.
Page H311
Recess:
The House recessed at 10:05 a.m. and reconvened at 10:50 a.m.
Page H311
Joint Meeting to Receive His Excellency Jose Maria Aznar, President of the Government of Spain:
The House and Senate met in a Joint Meeting to receive His Excellency Jose Maria Aznar, President of the Government of Spain. He was escorted into the House Chamber by a committee comprised of Representatives DeLay, Blunt, Pryce (OH), Bereuter, Weller, Pelosi, Hoyer, Menendez, Lantos, and Rodriguez and Senators Frist, Stevens, Santorum, Kyl, Allen, Lugar, Smith, Daschle, and Dodd.
Pages H311-13
Recess:
The House recessed at 11:30 a.m. and reconvened at 12:06 p.m.
Page H314
Improving the Community Services Block Grant Act of 2003:
The House passed H.R. 3030, to amend the Community Service Block Grant Act to provide for quality improvements by voice vote.
Pages H319-59
Pages H325-26
Pages H347-58
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Woolsey amendment in the nature of a substitute (No. 4 printed in the Congressional Record of February 3) that sought to insert a provision that prohibits organizations from using Community Services Block Grant funds to discriminate in hiring on the basis of religion (rejected by a recorded vote of 183 ayes to 232 noes, Roll No. 17);
Pages H326-44, H347
Pages H344-45, H346-47
Pages H345-346
Page H352
Page H359
Pages H314-319
Recognizing the University of Southern California's accomplishments in sports:
The House agreed to H. Res. 511, recognizing the accomplishments of the University of Southern California's football, women's volleyball, and men's water polo teams.
Pages H361-62
Congratulating the Grand Valley State University Lakers Football Team:
The House agreed to H. Res. 498, congratulating the Grand Valley State University Lakers football team for winning the 2003 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II Football National Championship.
Pages H362-63
Congratulating the University of Delaware Men's Football Team:
The House agreed to H. Con. Res. 355, congratulating the University of Delaware men's football team for winning the National Collegiate Athletic Association I-AA national championship.
Pages H363-64
Commending the Wake Forest University Demon Deacons Field Hockey Team:
The House agreed to H. Res. 497, commending the Wake Forest University Demon Deacons field hockey team for winning the 2003 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Field Hockey Championship.
Pages H364-65
Congratulating the St. John's University, Collegeville, Minnesota, Football Team:
The House agreed to H. Res. 493, congratulating the St. John's University, Collegeville, Minnesota, football team on winning the 2003 NCAA Division III Football National Championship.
Page H365
Congratulating the New England Patriots:
The House agreed to H. Res. 512, congratulating the New England Patriots for winning Super Bowl XXXVIII.
Pages H365-68
Meeting Hour:
Agreed that when the House adjourn today, it adjourn to meet at 12 noon on Friday, February 6, and further that when the House adjourns on that day, it adjourn to meet at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 10 for morning hour debate.
Page H361
Calendar Wednesday:
Agreed to dispense with the Calendar Wednesday business of Wednesday, February 11.
Page H361
Quorum Calls--Votes:
Four recorded votes developed during the proceedings of the House today and appear on pages H345-46, H346-47, H347, and H358. There were no yea-and-nay votes or quorum calls.
Adjournment:
The House met at 10 a.m. and adjourned at 9:31 p.m.
PUBLIC DIPLOMACY PROGRAMS
Committee on Appropriations:
Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, State, Judiciary and Related Agencies held a hearing on the Recommendations of the Advisory Group on Public Diplomacy for the Arab and Muslim World. Testimony was heard from Ambassador Margaret Tutwiler, Under Secretary, Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, Department of State; and the following officials of the Advisory Group on Public Diplomacy for the Arab and Muslim World: Ambassador Edward Djerejian, Chairman; and Ambassador David Abshire.
NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION BUDGET REQUEST FISCAL YEAR 2005
Committee on Armed Services:
Held a hearing on the Fiscal Year 2005 National Defense Authorization Budget Request from the Department of Defense. Testimony was heard from the following officials of the Department of Defense: Donald H. Rumsfeld, D58Secretary; Gen. Peter Pace, USMC, Vice Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff; and Dov Zakheim, Under Secretary (Comptroller).
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT BUDGET PRIORITIES FISCAL YEAR 2005
Committee on the Budget:
Held a hearing on the Department of the Treasury Budget Priorities Fiscal Year 2005. Testimony was heard from John W. Snow, Secretary of the Treasury; and a public witness.
COMMUNICATIONS MARKETPLACE--CURRENT STATE OF COMPETITION
Committee on Energy and Commerce:
Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet held a hearing entitled ``The Current State of Competition in the Communications Marketplace.'' Testimony was heard from public witnesses.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE--ROLE OF ATTORNEYS
Committee on Financial Services:
Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored Enterprises held a hearing entitled ``The Role of Attorneys in Corporate Governance.'' Testimony was heard from public witnesses.
``SHOULD WE PART WAYS WITH GPRA?''
Committee on Government Reform:
Subcommittee on Government Efficiency and Financial Management held an oversight hearing entitled ``Should We Part Ways with GPRA?'' Testimony was heard from Paul Posner, Director, Strategic Issues, GAO; and public witnesses
L VISAS: LOSING JOBS THROUGH LAISSEZ-FAIRE POLICIES? COMMITTEE BUSINESS
Committee on International Relations:
Held a hearing on L Visas: Losing Jobs Through Laissez-Faire Policies? Testimony was heard from public witnesses.
The Committee also considered pending Committee business.
FRAUDULENT ONLINE IDENTITY SANCTIONS ACT
Committee on the Judiciary:
Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property held a hearing on H.R. 3754, Fraudulent Online Identity Sanctions Act. Testimony was heard from public witnesses.
IMPACT OF SCIENCE ON PUBLIC POLICY
Committee on Resources:
Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held an oversight hearing entitled ``The Impact of Science on Public Policy.'' Testimony was heard from Representative Walden of Oregon; and public witnesses.
OVERSIGHT--FOREST INDUSTRY--ISSUES AFFECTING JOBS
Committee on Resources:
Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health held an oversight hearing on Issues Affecting Jobs in the Forest Industry. Testimony was heard from public witnesses.
MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES
Committee on Science:
Ordered reported the following measures: H.R. 912, amended, Charles `Pete' Conrad Astronomy Awards Act; H.R. 1292, amended, Remote Sensing Applications Act of 2003; H.R. 3389, to amend the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to permit Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Awards to be made to nonprofit organizations; H.R. 3551, amended, Surface Transportation Research and Development Act of 2004; H.R. 3752, Commercial Space Launch Amendments Act of 2004; and H. Con. Res. 189, amended, Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the International Geophysical Year (IGY) and supporting an International Geophysical Year-2 (IGY-2) in 2007-08.
ADMINISTRATION'S PROPOSED BUDGET--DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Committee on Veterans' Affairs:
Held a hearing on the Administration's proposed Fiscal Year 2005 budget for the Department of Veterans Affairs. Testimony was heard from Anthony J. Principi, Secretary of Veterans Affairs; and representatives of veterans organizations.
BRIEFING--GLOBAL INTELLIGENCE UPDATE
Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence:
Subcommittee on Intelligence Policy and National Security met in executive session to receive a briefing on Global Intelligence Update. The Subcommittee was briefed by departmental witnesses.
HOMELAND SECURITY ADVISORY SYSTEM
Select Committee on Homeland Security:
Held a hearing entitled ``The Homeland Security Advisory System: Improving Preparedness through Effective Warning.'' Testimony was heard from James M. Loy, Deputy Secretary, Department of Homeland Security; and John O. Brennan, Director, Terrorist Threat Integration Center.D59
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Committee on Foreign Relations:
to hold a closed briefing regarding security preparations for 2004 Olympic Games, 2:30 p.m., S-407, Capitol.
Committee on the Judiciary:
to hold hearings to examine the nominations of William Gerry Myers III, of Idaho, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit, William S. Duffey, Jr., to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia, and Lawrence F. Stengel, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 10 a.m., 2141-RHOB.
No committee meetings are scheduled.
Program for Friday:
The House will meet at 12 noon in pro forma session.
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HOUSE
Baca, Joe, Calif., E119
Bell, Chris, Tex., E109
Bilirakis, Michael, Fla., E118
Bishop, Rob, Utah, E111
Calvert, Ken, Calif., E119
Cantor, Eric, Va., E111
Capito, Shelley Moore, W.Va., E110
Crenshaw, Ander, Fla., E109
Deutsch, Peter, Fla., E120
Diaz-Balart, Lincoln, Fla., E118
Dingell, John D., Mich., E115, E118
Eshoo, Anna G., Calif., E112
Feeney, Tom, Fla., E108
Frank, Barney, Mass., E114
Gerlach, Jim, Pa., E120
Gonzalez, Charles A., Tex., E113
Gutierrez, Luis V., Ill., E115
Hart, Melissa A., Pa., E110
Hastert, J. Dennis, Ill., E107
Hinojosa, Ruben, Tex., E118
Holt, Rush D., N.J., E120
Honda, Michael M., Calif., E107, E108
Houghton, Amo, N.Y., E118
Kaptur, Marcy, Ohio, E111
Kennedy, Mark R., Minn., E113
Knollenberg, Joe, Mich., E109
Langevin, James R., R.I., E119
Linder, John, Ga., E113
Lofgren, Zoe, Calif., E117
McCollum, Betty, Minn., E109
Myrick, Sue Wilkins, N.C., E107
Nadler, Jerrold, N.Y., E115
Napolitano, Grace F., Calif., E116
Neal, Richard E., Mass., E110
Ney, Robert W., Ohio, E118
Pombo, Richard W., Calif., E110
Quinn, Jack, N.Y., E108
Rodriguez, Ciro D., Tex., E120
Rush, Bobby L., Ill., E116
Ryun, Jim, Kans., E116
Shuster, Bill, Pa., E113
Skelton, Ike, Mo., E112
Slaughter, Louise McIntosh, N.Y., E111
Solis, Hilda L., Calif., E120
Souder, Mark E., Ind., E116
Thomas, William M., Calif., E119
Thompson, Mike, Calif., E112
Udall, Mark, Colo., E112, E115
Visclosky, Peter J., Ind., E115
Vitter, David, La., E110
Wolf, Frank R., Va., E107
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