Tuesday, June 2, 2009
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Daily Digest
Senate
Chamber Action
Routine Proceedings, pages S5911-S5984
Measures Introduced: Five bills and three resolutions were introduced,
as follows: S. 1161-1165, and S. Res. 164-166.
Page S5943
Measures Passed:
Great Smoky Mountains National Park 75th Anniversary: Committee on
the Judiciary was discharged from further consideration of S. Res. 137,
recognizing and commending the people of the Great Smoky Mountains
National Park on the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the park,
and the resolution was then agreed to.
Pages S5980-81
End of Communist Rule in Poland 20th Anniversary: Committee on
Foreign Relations was discharged from further consideration of S. Res.
139, commemorating the 20th anniversary of the end of communist rule in
Poland, and the resolution was then agreed to.
Page S5981
Bread for the World 35th Anniversary: Committee on the Judiciary was
discharged from further consideration of S. Res. 157, recognizing Bread
for the World, on the 35th anniversary of its founding, for its
faithful advocacy on behalf of poor and hungry people in our country
and around the world, and the resolution was then agreed to.
Pages S5981-82
Printing Authorization: Senate agreed to S. Res. 166, to authorize
the printing of a collection of the rules of the committees of the
Senate.
Page S5982
Year of the Military Family: Senate agreed to S. Res. 165, to
encourage recognition of 2009 as the ``Year of the Military Family''.
Pages S5982-83
Measures Considered:
Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act:
Senate resumed consideration of the motion to proceed to
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.
Pages S5918-22, S5922-41
During consideration of this measure today, Senate also took the
following action: By 84 yeas to 11 nays (Vote No. 203), three-fifths of
those Senators duly chosen and sworn, having voted in the affirmative,
Senate agreed to the motion to close further debate on the motion to
proceed to consideration of the bill.
Page S5918
A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing for further
consideration of the motion to proceed to consideration of the bill at
approximately 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, June 3, 2009, and that all time
during any adjournment, recess, or period of morning business count
post-cloture.
Page S5983
Excessive Pay Capped Deduction Act--Referral Agreement: A unanimous-
consent agreement was reached providing that the Committee on Banking,
Housing, and Urban Affairs be discharged from further consideration of
S. 1007, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny a deduction
for excessive compensation of any employee of an employer, and the bill
then be referred to the Committee on Finance.
Page S5983
Nomination Confirmed: Senate confirmed the following nomination:
Regina McCarthy, of Massachusetts, to be an Assistant Administrator
of the Environmental Protection Agency.
Pages S5917-18, S5984
Nominations Received: Senate received the following nominations:
Daniel Ginsberg, of the District of Columbia, to be an Assistant
Secretary of the Air Force.
Louis B. Susman, of Illinois, to be Ambassador to the United Kingdom
of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Page S5984
Executive Communications:
Pages S5942-43
Additional Cosponsors:
Pages S5943-45
Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:
Pages S5945-51
Additional Statements:
Pages S5941-42
Amendments Submitted:
Pages S5951-67
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Notices of Hearings/Meetings:
Page S5967
Authorities for Committees to Meet:
Page S5967
Text of H.R. 2346 as Previously Passed:
Pages S5967-80
Record Votes: One record vote was taken today. (Total--203)
Page S5918
Adjournment: Senate convened at 10 a.m. and adjourned at 7:15 p.m.,
until 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 3, 2009. (For Senate's program, see
the remarks of the Acting Majority Leader in today's Record on pages
S5983-84.)
Committee Meetings
(Committees not listed did not meet)
APPROPRIATIONS: NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Energy and Water
Development concluded a hearing to examine proposed budget estimates
for fiscal year 2010 for the National Nuclear Security Administration,
after receiving testimony from Thomas P. D'Agostino, Under Secretary
for Nuclear Security and Administrator of the National Nuclear Security
Administration, Department of Energy.
APPROPRIATIONS: THE U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION AND THE
COMMODITIES FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION
Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Financial Services and
General Government concluded a hearing to examine proposed budget
estimates for fiscal year 2010 for the Securities and Exchange
Commission, and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, after
receiving testimony from Mary L. Schapiro, Chairman, United States
Securities and Exchange Commission; and Gary Gensler, Chairman, United
States Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
APPROPRIATIONS: DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Defense concluded a
hearing to examine proposed budget estimate for fiscal year 2010 for
the Department of the Navy, after receiving testimony from Ray Mabus,
Secretary of the Navy, Admiral Gary Roughead, Chief of Naval
Operations, and General James T. Conway, Commandant of the Marine
Corps, all of the Department of Defense.
NOMINATIONS
Committee on Armed Services: Committee concluded a hearing to examine
the nominations of Admiral James G. Starvidis, USN for reappointment to
the grade of admiral and to be Commander, United States European
Command and Supreme Allied Commander, Europe, Lieutenant General
Douglas M. Fraser, USAF to be general and Commander, United States
Southern Command, who was introduced by Senator Murkowski, and
Lieutenant General Stanley A. McChrystal, USA to be general and
Commander, International Security Assistance Force and Commander,
United States Forces Afghanistan, all of the Department of Defense,
after the nominees testified and answered questions in their own
behalf.
NOMINATIONS
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: Committee concluded a
hearing to examine 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, who was introduced by Senator Udall (CO), after the nominees
testified and answered questions in their own behalf.
NOMINATION
Committee on Environment and Public Works: Committee concluded a
hearing to examine the nomination of Victor M. Mendez, of Arizona, to
be Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration, after the
nominee, who was introduced by Senator Kyl, testified and answered
questions in his own behalf.
NOMINATION
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: Committee
concluded a hearing to examine the nomination of Rand Beers, of the
District of Columbia, to be Under Secretary of Homeland Security for
National Protection and Programs, after the nominee testified and
answered questions in his own behalf.
INTELLIGENCE
Select Committee on Intelligence: Committee held closed hearings on
intelligence matters, receiving testimony from officials of the
intelligence community.
Committee recessed subject to the call.
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House of Representatives
Chamber Action
Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 35 public bills, H.R. 2646-
2670; 1 private bill, H.R. 2671; and 10 resolutions, H. Con. Res. 137;
and H. Res. 489, 491-498, were introduced.
Pages H6074-75
Additional Cosponsors:
Pages H6075-78
Reports Filed:A report was filed on May 22, 2009 as follows:
H.R. 1886, to authorize democratic, economic, and social development
assistance for Pakistan and to authorize security assistance for
Pakistan, with an amendment (H. Rept. 111-129, Pt. 1).
Reports were filed today as follows:
H.R. 1709, 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, with an amendment (H. Rept. 111-130,
Pt. 1); and
H. Res. 490, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 31) to
provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, and
for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R.
1385) to extend Federal recognition to the Chickahominy Indian Tribe,
the Chickahominy Indian Tribe-Eastern Division, the Upper Mattaponi
Tribe, the Rappahannock Tribe, Inc., the Monacan Indian Nation, and the
Nansemond Indian Tribe (H. Rept. 111-131).
Pages H6073-74
Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein she appointed
Representative Larsen (WA) to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
Page H6017
Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules and pass the
following measures:
Avra/Black Wash Reclamation and Riparian Restoration Project: 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;
Page H6019
Central Texas Water Recycling Act of 2009: 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;
Pages H6019-20
Lower Rio Grande Valley Water Resources Conservation and Improvement
Act of 2009: 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;
Pages H6020-21
Modifying a land grant patent issued by the Secretary of the
Interior: H.R. 1280, to modify a land grant patent issued by the
Secretary of the Interior;
Pages H6021-22
Interchanging the administrative jurisdiction of certain Federal
lands between the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management:
H.R. 689, amended, to interchange the administrative jurisdiction of
certain Federal lands between the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land
Management;
Pages H6022-23
Camp Hale Study Act: H.R. 2330, amended, to direct the Secretary of
the Interior to carry out a study to determine the suitability and
feasibility of establishing Camp Hale as a unit of the National Park
System;
Pages H6023-24
Directing the Secretary of the Interior to continue stocking fish in
certain lakes: H.R. 2430, to direct the Secretary of the Interior to
continue stocking fish in certain lakes in the North Cascades National
Park, Ross Lake National Recreation Area, and Lake Chelan National
Recreation Area;
Pages H6024-25
Native American Heritage Day Act of 2009: H.J. Res. 40, amended, to
honor the achievements and contributions of Native Americans to the
United States, by a \2/3\ yea-and-nay vote of 385 yeas with none voting
``nay'', Roll No. 293;
Pages H6025-28, H6050
Recognizing and commending the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on
its 75th year anniversary: H. Res. 421, to recognize and commend the
Great Smoky Mountains National Park on its 75th year anniversary, by a
\2/3\ yea-and-nay vote of 392 yeas to 1 nay, Roll No. 292;
Pages H6028-29, H6049-50
Josh Miller HEARTS Act: H.R. 1380, to establish a grant program for
automated external defibrillators in elementary and secondary schools;
Pages H6029-31
Anthony DeJuan Boatwright Act: H.R. 1662, to amend the Child Care and
Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to require child care providers to
provide to parents information regarding whether such providers carry
current liability insurance;
Pages H6034-36
Expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the House of
Representatives for the acts of heroism and military achievement by the
members of the
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United States Armed Forces who participated in the June 6, 1944,
amphibious landing at Normandy, France: H. Res. 259, amended, to
express the gratitude and appreciation of the House of Representatives
for the acts of heroism and military achievement by the members of the
United States Armed Forces who participated in the June 6, 1944,
amphibious landing at Normandy, France, and to commend them for
leadership and valor in an operation that helped bring an end to World
War II; and
Pages H6036-38
Recognizing the twentieth anniversary of the suppression of
protestors and citizens in and around Tiananmen Square in Beijing,
People's Republic of China H. Res. 489, to recognize the twentieth
anniversary of the suppression of protestors and citizens in and around
Tiananmen Square in Beijing, People's Republic of China, on June 3 and
4, 1989 and to express sympathy to the families of those killed,
tortured, and imprisoned in connection with the democracy protests in
Tiananmen Square and other parts of China on June 3 and 4, 1989 and
thereafter, by a \2/3\ yea-and-nay vote of 396 yeas to 1 nay, Roll No.
294.
Pages H6040-49, H6050-51
Suspensions--Proceedings Postponed: The House debated the following
measures under suspension of the rules. Further proceedings were
postponed:
Congratulating the University of Tennessee women's basketball team
(the ``Lady Vols'') and Head Coach Pat Summitt on her 1000th victory:
H. Res. 196, to congratulate the University of Tennessee women's
basketball team (the ``Lady Vols'') and Head Coach Pat Summitt on her
1000th victory;
Pages H6031-33
Recognizing and commending the Toys for Tots Literacy Program: H.
Res. 232, to recognize and commend the Toys for Tots Literacy Program
for its contributions in raising awareness of illiteracy, promoting
children's literacy, and fighting poverty through the support of
literacy; and
Pages H6033-34
Expressing sympathy to the victims, families, and friends of the
tragic act of violence at the combat stress clinic at Camp Liberty,
Iraq, on May 11, 2009: H. Res. 471, amended, to express sympathy to the
victims, families, and friends of the tragic act of violence at the
combat stress clinic at Camp Liberty, Iraq, on May 11, 2009.
Pages H6038-40
Recess: The House recessed at 4:25 p.m. and reconvened at 5:07 p.m.
Page H6040
Recess: The House recessed at 5:55 p.m. and reconvened at 6:40 p.m.
Page H6049
House Commission on Congressional Mailing Standards--Appointment: The
Chair announced the Speaker's appointment of the following Members of
the House of Representatives to the House Commission on Congressional
Mailing Standards: Representatives Daniel E. Lungren (CA), Price (GA),
and McCarthy (CA).
Page H6049
Privileged Resolution--Intent to Offer: Representative Flake announced
his intent to offer a privileged resolution.
Pages H6051-52
Senate Messages: Messages received from the Senate by the Clerk and
subsequently presented to the House today appear on page H6017.
Senate Referral: S. Con. Res. 19 was referred to the Committee on
Foreign Affairs.
Page H6070
Quorum Calls--Votes: Three yea-and-nay votes developed during the
proceedings of today and appear on pages H6049-50, H6050, and H6051.
There were no quorum calls.
Adjournment: The House met at 2 p.m. and adjourned at 10 p.m.
Committee Meetings
LABOR, HHS, EDUCATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS
Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human
Services, Education, and Related Agencies held a hearing on the
Secretary of Health and Human Services. Testimony was heard from
Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of Health and Human Services.
CIA
Committee on Appropriations: Select Intelligence Oversight Panel met in
executive session to hold a hearing on the CIA. Testimony was heard
from Leon Panetta, Director, CIA.
LUMBEE RECOGNITION ACT; THOMASINA E. JORDAN INDIAN TRIBES OF VIRGINIA
FEDERAL RECOGNITION ACT OF 2009
Committee on Rules: Granted, by a non-record vote, a rule providing for
consideration of H.R. 31, the ``Lumbee Recognition Act,'' under a
closed rule providing one hour of general debate in the House equally
divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the
Committee on Natural Resources. The rule waives all points of order
against consideration of the bill except for clauses 9 and 10 of rule
XXI. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the
Committee on Natural Resources now printed in the bill shall be
considered as adopted. The rule waives all points of order against
provisions of the bill, as amended. The
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rule provides that the bill, as amended, shall be considered as read.
The rule provides one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
The rule also provides for consideration of H.R. 1385, the
``Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act
of 2009,'' under a structured rule. The rule provides one hour of
debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority
member of the Committee on Natural Resources and waives all points of
order against consideration of the bill except clauses 9 and 10 of rule
XXI. The rule provides that the amendment in the nature of a substitute
recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources, now printed in the
bill, shall be considered as an original bill for the purpose of
amendment and shall be considered as read. The rule waives all points
of order against the amendment in the nature of a substitute except for
clause 10 of rule XXI. The rule makes in order only those amendments
printed in the Rules Committee report. The rule provides that the
amendments made in order may be offered only in the order printed in
the report, may be offered only by a Member designated in this report,
shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified
in this report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an
opponent, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject
to a demand for division of the question in the House or in the
Committee of the Whole. The rule waives all points of order against the
amendments printed in the report except for clauses 9 and 10 of rule
XXI. Finally, the rule provides one motion to recommit H.R. 1385 with
or without instructions. Testimony on H.R. 31 was heard from Chairman
Rahall, Representatives McIntyre and Hastings of WA. Testimony on H.R.
1385 was heard from Chairman Rahall, Representatives Moran of VA,
Hastings of WA and Goodlatte.
Joint Meetings
No joint committee meetings were held.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR WEDNESDAY,
JUNE 3, 2009
(Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated)
Senate
Committee on Appropriations: 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 Education, 9:30 a.m., SD-124.
Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, to
hold hearings to examine proposed budget estimates for fiscal year
2010 for the Department of the Interior, 9:45 a.m., SD-138.
Committee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Readiness and
Management Support, to receive a closed briefing to examine
electricity grid vulnerabilities to critical defense assets and
missions, 10 a.m., SVC-217.
Subcommittee on Personnel, to hold hearings to examine the Defense
Authorization request for fiscal year 2010 and the Future Years
Defense Program for military family programs, policies, and
initiatives, 2:30 p.m., SR-222.
Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, to hold hearings to examine the
Defense Authorization request for fiscal year 2010 and the Future
Years Defense Program for strategic forces programs, 2:30 p.m., SR-
232A.
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: to hold hearings
to examine a fresh start for new starts, 2 p.m., SD-538.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: to hold
hearings to examine General Motors and Chrysler dealership closures,
focusing on dealers and consumers, 2:30 p.m., SD-106.
Committee on Foreign Relations: to meet in closed session to
receive a briefing from national security briefers, 11 a.m., SVC-
217.
Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine the nominations of
Eric P. Schwartz, of New York, to be Assistant Secretary for
Population, Refugees, and Migration, and Andrew J. Shapiro, of New
York, to be Assistant Secretary for Political-Military Affairs, both
of the Department of State, 2:30 p.m., SD-419.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: to hold
hearings to examine the nomination of Martha N. Johnson, of
Maryland, to be Administrator, General Services Administration, 10
a.m., SD-342.
Ad Hoc Subcommittee on State, Local, and Private Sector
Preparedness and Integration, to hold hearings to examine pandemic
flu, 2 p.m., SD-342.
Committee on the Judiciary: to hold hearings to examine The
Uniting American Families Act, focusing on addressing inequalities
in federal immigration law, 10 a.m., SD-226.
Special Committee on Aging: to hold hearings to examine the value
of long-term care insurance, 2 p.m., SH-216.
House
Committee on Agriculture, Subcommittee on Department Operations,
Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry, hearing to review the future of
forestry in the United States, 1:30 p.m., 1300 Longworth.
Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Defense, on Air Force
Posture, 9 a.m., on Navy and Marine Corps Posture, 1:30 p.m., H-140
Capitol.
Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and Related
Agencies, on the Secretary of Energy, 10 a.m., 2359 Rayburn.
Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and
Related Agencies, on the Secretary of Education, 2 p.m., 2359
Rayburn.
Committee on Armed Services, Defense Acquisition Reform Panel,
hearing on Coordinating Requirements, Budgets,
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and Acquisition: How Does It Affect Costs and Acquisition Outcomes,
8 a.m., 2212 Rayburn.
Subcommittee on Readiness, hearing on the Fiscal Year 2010
National Defense Authorization Budget Request for Military
Construction, Family Housing, Base Closure, Facilities Operations
and Maintenance, 10 a.m., 2118 Rayburn.
Committee on the Budget, hearing on Challenges Facing the Economy:
The View of the Federal Reserve, 10 a.m., 210 Cannon.
Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade,
and Consumer Protection, to mark up the following bills: H.R. 2221
Data Accountability and Trust Act; H.R. 2309, Consumer Credit and
Debt Protection Act; H.R. 2190, Mercury Pollution Reduction Act; and
H.R. 1706, Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act. 10 a.m.,
2322 Rayburn.
Subcommittee on Health, hearing on draft legislation of the Food
Safety Enhancement Act of 2009, 10 a.m., 2123 Rayburn.
Committee on Financial Services, Subcommittee on Capital Markets,
Insurance, and Government Sponsored Enterprises, hearing entitled
``The Present Condition and Future Status of Fannie Mae and Freddie
Mac,'' 2 p.m., 2128 Rayburn.
Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit,
hearing entitled ``Remittances: Regulation and Disclosure in a New
Economic Environment,'' 10 a.m., 2128 Rayburn.
Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Courts and Competition
Policy, hearing on Pay to Delay: Are Patent Settlements That Delay
Generic Drug Market Entry Anticompetitive? 10 a.m., 2237 Rayburn.
Task Force on Judicial Impeachment, hearing to consider Possible
Impeachment of United States District Judge Samuel B. Kent, 12 p.m.,
2141 Rayburn.
Committee on Natural Resources, hearing on the following bills:
H.R. 1061, Hoh Indian Tribe Safe Homelands Act; H.R. 2040, To
authorize a process by which the Secretary of the Interior shall
process acquisitions of certain real property by the Samish Indian
Nation into trust; and H.R. 1035, Morris K. Udall Scholarship and
Excellence in National Environmental Policy Amendments Act of 2009,
10 a.m., 1324 Longworth.
Committee on Rules, to consider H.R. 626, Federal Employees Paid
Parental Leave Act of 2009, 23 p.m., H-3113 Capitol.
Committee on Science and Technology, to mark up H.R. 2407,
National Climate Service Act of 2009, 2 p.m., 2318 Rayburn.
Committee on Small Business, hearing entitled ``Common Ground:
Finding Consensus on Health Reform, the Small Business
Perspective,'' 1 p.m., 2360 Rayburn.
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Subcommittee on
Water Resources and Environment, hearing on Agency Budgets and
Priorities for FY 2010, 10 a.m., 2167 Rayburn.
Committee on Veterans' Affairs, hearing on a National Commitment
to End Veterans Homelessness, 10 a.m., 334 Cannon.
Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, to
mark up the following bills: H.R. 952, COMBAT PTSD Act; and H.R.
2270, Benefits for Qualified World War II Veterans Act of 2009, 2
p.m., 334 Cannon.
Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, executive, hearing on
Human Capital, 4 p.m., 304 HVC Capitol.
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Next Meeting of the SENATE
9:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 3
Senate Chamber
Program for Wednesday: 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 H.R. 1256, Family Smoking
Prevention and Tobacco Control Act.
Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
10 a.m., Wednesday, June 3
House Chamber
Program for Wednesday: Consideration of the following suspensions: (1)
H.R. 1817--The ``John S. Wilder Post Office Building'' Designation Act;
(2) H.R. 2090--The ``Frederic Remington Post Office Building''
Designation Act; (3) H.R. 2173--The ``Carl B. Smith Post Office''
Designation Act; (4) H. Con. Res. 109--Honoring the 20th anniversary of
the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in the Nation's Capital; and (5)
H. Res. 437--Supporting the goals and ideals of Mental Health Month.
Consideration of H.R. 31--Lumbee Recognition Act (Subject to a Rule)
and H.R. 1385--Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal
Recognition Act of 2009 (Subject to a Rule).
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Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue
HOUSE
Bachmann, Michele, Minn., E1274
Berkley, Shelley, Nev., E1278
Berman, Howard L., Calif., E1273
Bilirakis, Gus M., Fla., E1274
Blackburn, Marsha, Tenn., E1271
Cantor, Eric, Va., E1275
Carter, John R., Tex., E1278
Coble, Howard, N.C., E1278
Connolly, Gerald E., Va., E1268, E1270, E1276, E1281
DeLauro, Rosa L., Conn., E1269
Dent, Charles W., Pa., E1277, E1282
Donnelly, Joe, Ind., E1275
Duncan, John J., Jr., Tenn., E1278
Edwards, Chet, Tex., E1273
Farr, Sam, Calif., E1274
Fleming, John, La., E1285
Garrett, Scott, N.J., E1274
Gordon, Bart, Tenn., E1267, E1279
Halvorson, Deborah L., Ill., E1285
Jordan, Jim, Ohio, E1280
Kildee, Dale E., Mich., E1270
Kucinich, Dennis J., Ohio, E1280
Michael M. McMahon, N.Y., E1283
Maloney, Carolyn B., N.Y., E1276
Miller, Jeff, Fla., E1272
Mitchell, Harry E., Ariz., E1283
Moore, Dennis, Kans., E1268
Murphy, Patrick J., Pa., E1271
Nunes, Devin, Calif., E1274
Pallone, Frank, Jr., N.J., E1268, E1272, E1277, E1282
Perlmutter, Ed, Colo., E1267, E1269, E1271, E1272, E1273, E1274, E1275,
E1276, E1277, E1278
Perriello, Thomas S.P., Va., E1270, E1281
Posey, Bill, Fla., E1283
Quigley, Mike, Ill., E1267, E1269, E1271, E1276, E1280, E1282
Radanovich, George, Calif., E1267, E1272, E1282
Ross, Mike, Ark., E1285
Schwartz, Allyson Y., Pa., E1277, E1283
Sessions, Pete, Tex., E1269, E1277
Shuster, Bill, Pa., E1273
Slaughter, Louise McIntosh, N.Y., E1284
Smith, Lamar, Tex., E1285
Stark, Fortney Pete, Calif., E1271
Thompson, Glenn, Pa., E1285
Tiberi, Patrick J., Ohio, E1280
Wamp, Zach, Tenn., E1284
Waxman, Henry A., Calif., E1275