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Measures Introduced:
Twelve bills were introduced, as follows: S. 1573-1584.
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Measures Passed:
USA Patriot Act:
By 98 yeas to 1 nay (Vote No. 313), Senate passed H.R. 3162, to deter and punish terrorist acts in the United States and around the world, and to enhance law enforcement investigatory tools, clearing the measure for the President.
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Cochran Amendment No. 1995, to provide for the transfer of funds provided for the Rural Community Advancement Program for guaranteed business and industry loans to direct business and industry loans.
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Senate insisted on its amendment, requested a conference with the House thereon, and the Chair was authorized to appoint the following conferees on the part of the Senate: Senators Murray, Byrd, Mikulski, Reid, Kohl, Durbin, Leahy, Inouye, Shelby, Specter, Bond, Bennett, Campbell, Hutchison, and Stevens.
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Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations Act--Agreement:
A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing for H.R. 3061, making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, at 10 a.m., on Tuesday, October 30, 2001.
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Messages From the President:
Senate received the following messages from the President of the United States:
Transmitting, a draft of proposed legislation to implement the International Convention for the Suppression of Terrorist Bombings and the International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism; to the Committee on Judiciary. (PM-51)
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Nominations Confirmed:
Senate confirmed the following nominations:
Benigno G. Reyna, of Texas, to be Director of the United States Marshals Service.
Charles Curie, of Pennsylvania, to be Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Department of Health and Human Services. (Prior to this action, Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions was discharged from further consideration.)
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Nominations Received:
Senate received the following nominations:
Earl Norfleet Phillips, Jr., of North Carolina, to be Ambassador to Barbados, and to serve concurrently and without additional compensation as Ambassador to St. Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Antigua and Barbuda, the Commonwealth of Dominica, Grenada, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
James A. McDevitt, of Washington, to be United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, for the term of four years.
Johnny Keane Sutton, of Texas, to be United States Attorney for the Western District of Texas, for the term of four years.
Richard S. Thompson, of Georgia, to be United States Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia, for the term of four years.
A routine list in the Army.
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Nominations Withdrawn:
Senate received notification of withdrawal of the following nominations:
Michelle Van Cleave, of California, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense, which was sent to the Senate on September 21, 2001.
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Messages From the House:
Page S11101
Measures Read First Time:
Page S11101
Executive Communications:
Pages S11101-02
Executive Reports of Committees:
Pages S11102-04
Additional Cosponsors:
Page S11105
Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:
Pages S11105-15
Additional Statements:
Page S11100
Amendments Submitted:
Pages S11115-30
Authority for Committees to Meet:
Page S11131
Privilege of the Floor:
Page S11131
Text of H.R. 2506 as Previously Passed:
Pages S11131-48
Record Votes:
Three record votes were taken today. (Total--315)
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Adjournment:
Senate met at 9:30 a.m., and adjourned at 8:37 p.m., until 10:30 a.m., on Friday, October 26, 2001 for a pro forma session. (For Senate's program, see the remarks of the Acting Majority Leader in today's Record on page S11149.)
HOMELAND SECURITY
Committee on Appropriations:
Subcommittee on VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies concluded hearings to examine mayors perspectives on homeland security issues, focusing on emergency preparedness and homeland defense block grants, after receiving testimony from Mayor Martin O'Malley, Baltimore, D1056Maryland; Mayor Jeff Griffin, Reno, Nevada; Mayor Susan Savage, Tulsa, Oklahoma; and Mayor Ronald Kirk, Dallas, Texas.
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HOMELAND SECURITY
Committee on Armed Services:
Committee concluded hearings to examine the role of the Department of Defense in homeland security, after receiving testimony from Thomas E. White, Secretary of the Army and Interim Department of Defense Executive Agent for Homeland Security; Gen. Peter Pace, USMC, Vice Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff; Gen. William F. Kernan, USA, Commander in Chief, United States Joint Forces Command; and Gen. Ralph E. Eberhart, USAF, Commander in Chief, United States Space Command/North American Aerospace Defense Command.
BIOTERRORISM
Committee on Armed Services:
Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities concluded hearings, in closed and open session, to examine the Dark Winter scenario designed to examine the national security, intergovernmental, and information challenges of a biologic attack on the American homeland, after receiving testimony from former Senator Sam Nunn, on behalf of the Nuclear Threat Initiative; John J. Hamre, Center for Strategic and International Studies, Washington, D.C.; Tara O'Toole, Johns Hopkins Center for Civilian Biodefense Studies, Baltimore, Maryland; and Col. Randall J. Larsen, USAF (Ret.), ANSER Institute for Homeland Security, Arlington, Virginia.
TERRORISM INSURANCE
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs:
Committee continued hearings to examine how the insurance industry should respond to risks posed by potential terrorist attacks and the extent to which the government should play a role alongside the industry to address these risks, in light of the events of September 11, 2001, and how these decisions will effect insurance coverage and premiums on property and casualty reinsurance contracts as they come up for renewal, receiving testimony from Robert E. Vagley, American Insurance Association, and Thomas J. Donohue, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, both of Washington, D.C.; Ronald E. Ferguson, General Re Corporation, Stamford Connecticut, on behalf the Reinsurance Association of America; John T. Sinnott, Marsh, Inc., New York, New York, on behalf of the Council of Insurance Agents and Brokers; Leslie M. Baker, Jr., Wachovia Corporation, Charlotte, North Carolina, on behalf of the Financial Services Roundtable; Thomas J. O'Brien, LCOR, Berwyn, Pennsylvania, on behalf of the Real Estate Roundtable; and Walter K. Knorr, City of Chicago, Illinois.
ECONOMIC STIMULUS
Committee on the Budget:
Committee concluded hearings to examine long and short term economic stimulus proposals, focusing on a set of principles to guide the development of long term fiscal discipline, long term interest rates, and an exploration of the potential impact of tax cuts, after receiving testimony from William Gale and Peter R. Orszag, both of the Brookings Institution, and Kevin Hassett, American Enterprise Institute, all of Washington, D.C.
NOMINATION
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources:
Committee held hearings on the nomination of Michael Smith, of Oklahoma, to be Assistant Secretary of Energy for Fossil Energy, where the nominee, who was introduced by Senator Nickles, testified and answered questions in his own behalf.
Hearings recessed subject to call.
NOMINATIONS
Committee on Foreign Relations:
Committee ordered favorably reported the nominations of Brian E. Carlson, of Virginia, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Latvia, Joseph M. DeThomas, of Pennsylvania, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Estonia, J. Edward Fox, of Ohio, to be Assistant Administrator for Legislative and Public Affairs, Kent R. Hill, of Massachusetts, to be Assistant Administrator for Europe and Eurasia, and E. Anne Peterson, of Virginia, to be Assistant Administrator for Global Health, all of the United States Agency for International Development, Cameron R. Hume, of New York, to be Ambassador to the Republic of South Africa, Bonnie McElveen-Hunter, of North Carolina, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Finland, Margaret K. McMillion, of the District of Columbia, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Rwanda, Wanda L. Nesbitt, of Pennsylvania, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Madagascar, John Malcolm Ordway, of California, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Armenia, John N. Palmer, of Mississippi, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Portugal, Robert V. Royall, of South Carolina, to be Ambassador to the United Republic of Tanzania, Clifford M. Sobel, of New Jersey, to be Ambassador to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and John F. Turner, of Wyoming, to be Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs.
CAMPAIGN AGAINST TERRORISM
Committee on Foreign Relations:
Committee concluded hearings to examine the diplomatic aspects of the D1057international campaign against terrorism, after receiving testimony from Colin L. Powell, Secretary of State.
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D.C. FAMILY COURT
Committee on Governmental Affairs:
Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, Restructuring and the District of Columbia concluded hearings to promote the best interests of children, focusing on proposals to establish a family court in the District of Columbia Superior Court, after receiving testimony from Senators Landrieu and DeWine; Representative DeLay; District of Columbia Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton; Rufus King III, District of Columbia Superior Court, Olivia Golden, Child and Family Services Agency of the District of Columbia, Margaret J. McKinney, District of Columbia Bar, and Deborah Luxenberg, Council for Court Excellence, all of Washington, D.C.
NOMINATIONS
Committee on the Judiciary:
Committee concluded hearings on the nominations of Harris L. Hartz, of New Mexico, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit, John D. Bates, of Maryland, to be United States District Judge for the District of Columbia, Kurt D. Engelhardt, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana, William P. Johnson, to be United States District Judge for the District of New Mexico, and Sharee M. Freeman, of Virginia, to be Director, Community Relations Service, Department of Justice, after the nominees testified and answered questions in their own behalf. Mr. Hartz and Mr. Johnson were introduced by Senators Domenici and Bingaman, Mr. Bates was introduced by Representative Morella and District of Columbia Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton, Mr. Engelhardt was introduced by Senators Breaux and Landrieu and Representative Vitter, and Ms. Freeman was introduced by Senator Warner and Representative Hyde.
Measures Introduced:
6 public bills, H.R. 3169-3174; and 3 resolutions, H.J. Res. 71 and H. Con. Res. 253-254, were introduced.
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Reports Filed:
No reports were filed today.
Guest Chaplain:
The prayer was offered by the guest Chaplain, Rev. Dr. Benjamin K. Watts, Shiloh Baptist Church of New London, Connecticut.
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Journal:
Agreed to the Speaker's approval of the Journal of Wednesday, Oct. 24 by a recorded vote of 361 ayes to 52 noes, Roll No. 406.
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Making Continuing Appropriations for FY 2001:
The House passed H.J. Res. 70, making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2001 through Nov. 16 by a yea-and-nay vote of 419 yeas with none voting ``nay'', Roll No. 405. The joint resolution was considered by unanimous consent.
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Patriot Day Designation:
The House passed H.J. Res. 71, amending title 36, United States Code, to designate September 11 as Patriot Day by a yea-and-nay vote of 407 yeas with none voting ``nay'', Roll No. 407.
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Late Report--Treasury, Postal Appropriations:
The Committee on Appropriations received permission to have until midnight on Friday, Oct. 26 to file a conference report on H.R. 2590, making appropriations for the Treasury Department, the United States Postal Service, the Executive Office of the President, and certain Independent Agencies, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002.
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Legislative Program:
The Majority Leader announced the legislative program for the week of Oct. 29.
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Meeting Hour--Monday, Oct. 29:
Agreed that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 2 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 29 in pro forma session.
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Meeting Hour--Tuesday, Oct. 30:
Agreed that when the House adjourns on Monday, it adjourn to meet at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 30 for morning hour debate.
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Calendar Wednesday:
Agreed to dispense with the Calendar Wednesday business of Wednesday, Oct. 31.
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Speaker Pro Tempore:
Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed Representative Wolf to act as Speaker pro tempore to sign enrolled bills and joint resolutions through October 31.
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Amendments:
Amendments ordered printed pursuant to the rule appear on page H7333.
Quorum Calls--Votes:
Two yea-and-nay votes and one recorded vote developed during the proceedings of the House today and appear on pages H7316-17, H7317, and H7324-25. There were no quorum calls.
Adjournment:
The House met at 10 a.m. and adjourned at 2:03 p.m.
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MEDICARE-ENDORSED PRESCRIPTION DRUG DISCOUNT CARDS--IMPACT ON SMALL BUSINESS
Committee on Small Business:
Held a hearing entitled ``Medicare-Endorsed Prescription Drug Discount Cards and Their Impact on Small Business.'' Testimony was heard from Glenn Bower, Director, Department of Revenue, State of Illinois; and public witnesses.
APPROPRIATIONS--TREASURY/POSTAL SERVICE
Conferees
agreed to file a conference report on the differences between the Senate and House passed versions of H.R. 2590, making appropriations for the Treasury Department, the United States Postal Service, the Executive Office of the President, and certain Independent Agencies, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002.
Committee on Armed Services:
to receive a closed briefing on ongoing military operations in Afghanistan, 9:30 a.m., S-407, Capitol.
No committee meetings are scheduled.
On
Monday,
Senate will not be in session.
On
Tuesday,
Senate will consider H.R. 3061, Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations.
During the balance of the week, Senate may consider any other cleared legislative and executive business, including appropriation bills when available.
October 30, Full Committee, to continue hearings to examine the future of ensuring terrorism risk, 9:30 a.m., SR-253.
November 1, Full Committee, to hold hearings on S. 1530, to provide improved safety and security measures for rail transportation, and provide for improved passenger rail service, 9:30 a.m., SR-253.
Committee on Governmental Affairs:
October 31, with the Subcommittee on International Security, Proliferation and Federal Services, to hold joint hearings to examine terrorism through the mail, focusing on the protection of postal workers and the public, 9:30 a.m., Room to be announced.
October 31, Subcommittee on International Security, Proliferation and Federal Services, with the Committee on Governmental Affairs, to hold joint hearings to examine terrorism through the mail, focusing on the protection of postal workers and the public, 9:30 a.m., Room to be announced.
To be announced.
Committee on Education and the Workforce,
October 31, Subcommittee on Select Education and the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness, joint hearing on Tracking International Students in Higher Education-Policy Options and Implications for Students, 10 a.m., 2175 Rayburn.
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November 1, Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, hearing on the Role of Consensus Standard Setting Organizations With OSHA, 10:30 a.m., 2175 Rayburn.
Committee on Energy and Commerce,
November 1, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, hearing entitled ``A Review of Federal Bioterrorism Preparedness Programs: Building an Early Warning Public Health Surveillance System,'' 9:30 a.m., 2322 Rayburn.
November 1, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, hearing entitled ``Issues concerning the Use of MTBE in Reformulated Gasoline: An Update,'' 1 p.m., 2322 Rayburn.
November 1, Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet, hearing on H.R. 2417, Dot Kids Name Act of 2001, 10 a.m., 2123 Rayburn.
Committee on Government Reform,
October 31, oversight hearing on the U.S. Postal Service: The Safety of Postal Employees and the Mail, 1 p.m., 2154 Rayburn.
November 1, hearing entitled ``The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program:
Is It Working as Congress Intended?'' 10 a.m., 2154 Rayburn.
November 2, Subcommittee on the District of Columbia, hearing on ``Emergency Preparedness in the Nation's Capital,'' 10 a.m., 2154 Rayburn.
Committee on International Relations,
October 31, to mark up the following measures: H.R. 2998, Radio Free Afghanistan Act of 2001; H.R. 2121, Russian Democracy Act of 2001; the Freedom Consolidation Act of 2001; the International Disability and Victims of Landmines, Civil Strife and Warfare Assistance Act of 2001; H. Con. Res. 102, Hunger to Harvest Resolution: A Decade of Concern for Africa; and H. Con. Res. 211, commending Daw Aung San Suu Kyi on the 10th anniversary of her receiving the Nobel Peace Prize and expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the Government of Burma, 10:15 a.m., 2172 Rayburn.
October 31, Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights, hearing on the Afghan People vs. the Taliban: the Struggle for Freedom Intensifies, 3 p.m., 2172 Rayburn.
November 1, full Committee, hearing on America's Assistance to the Afghan People, 11 a.m., 2172 Rayburn.
Committee on Resources,
October 30, Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands, oversight hearing on the Discharge Effects of the Washington Aqueduct, 10 a.m., 1334 Longworth.
October 31, full Committee, to mark up the following bills:
H.R. 1985, Western Enhancement Security Act; and H.R. 2828, Klamath Basin Emergency Operation and Maintenance Refund Act of 2001, 10 a.m., room to be announced.
November 1, Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands, hearing on the following bills: H.R. 1606, to amend section 507 of the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to authorize additional appropriations for historically black colleges and universities, to decrease the matching requirement related to such appropriations; and H.R. 2388, National Heritage Areas Policy Act of 2001, 10 a.m., 1334 Longworth.
Committee on Small Business,
October 30, Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform and Oversight, hearing entitled ``EPA Rulemaking: Do Bad Analyses Lead to Irrational Rules?'' 2 p.m., 2360 Rayburn.
November 1, Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform and Oversight, hearing on Small Business Access to Competitive Telecommunications Services, 2 p.m., 2360 Rayburn.
Committee on Veterans' Affairs,
October 30, Subcommittee on Benefits, hearing on the GAO's report: ``Veterans' Employment and Training Service Flexibility and Accountability Needed to Improve Service to Veterans'' and the VA's implementation of the Vocational Training and Rehabilitation program under chapter 31 of Title 38, 9 a.m., 340 Cannon.
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Program for Friday:
Senate will meet in pro forma session.
Program for Monday:
Pro forma session.
HOUSE
Cramer, Robert E. (Bud), Jr., Ala., E1927
Dingell, John D., Mich., E1928
Engel, Eliot L., N.Y., E1930
Horn, Stephen, Calif., E1926
Kilpatrick, Carolyn C., Mich., E1929
Largent, Steve, Okla., E1929
Lee, Barbara, Calif., E1925, E1926
McCarthy, Karen, Mo., E1929
Maloney, Carolyn B., N.Y., E1931
Menendez, Robert, N.J., E1931
Nadler, Jerrold, N.Y., E1927
Owens, Major R., N.Y., E1932
Pitts, Joseph R., Pa., E1925, E1926
Rogers, Mike, Mich., E1928
Saxton, Jim, N.J., E1927
Visclosky, Peter J., Ind., E1927
Walsh, James T., N.Y., E1926
Wilson, Heather, N.M., E1925
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