Friday, April 20, 2007 [[Page D536]] Daily Digest Senate Chamber Action Routine Proceedings, pages S4789-S4821 Measures Introduced: Six bills and three resolutions were introduced, as follows: S. 1176-1181, and S. Res. 162-164. Page S4809 Measures Passed: National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week: Senate agreed to S. Res. 163, designating the third week of April 2007 as ``National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week''. Page S4820 Week of the Young Child: Senate agreed to S. Res. 164, designating the week beginning April 22, 2007, as ``Week of the Young Child''. Pages S4820-21 America Competes Act: Senate began consideration of S. 761, to invest in innovation and education to improve the competitiveness of the United States in the global economy. Pages S4790-4803 A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that Senate resume consideration of the bill at 2:45 p.m., on Monday, April 23, 2007. Page S4821 Appointments: United States Holocaust Memorial Council for the 110th Congress: The Chair, on behalf of the President pro tempore, pursuant to Public Law 96-388, as amended by Public Law 97-84 and Public Law 106-292, appointed the following Senators to the United States Holocaust Memorial Council for the 110th Congress: Senators Hatch and Coleman. Page S4819 Senate National Security Working Group for the 110th Congress: The Chair announced, on behalf of the Republican Leader, pursuant to the provisions of S. Res. 105 (adopted April 13, 1989), as amended by S. Res. 149 (adopted October 5, 1993), as amended by Public Law 105-275, further amended by S. Res. 75 (adopted March 25, 1999), amended by S. Res. 383 (adopted October 27, 2000), and amended by S. Res. 355 (adopted November 13, 2002), and further amended by S. Res. 480 (adopted November 20, 2004), the appointment of the following Senators to serve as members of the Senate National Security Working Group for the 110th Congress: Senators Cochran (Co-Chairman), Kyl (Administrative Co-Chairman), McConnell (Co-Chairman), and Lott (Co-Chairman). Pages S4819-20 Nominations Confirmed: Senate confirmed the following nominations: Routine lists in the Public Health Service. Pages S4819, S4821 Messages from the House: Page S4809 Measures Referred: Page S4809 Additional Cosponsors: Page S4809 Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions: Pages S4811-17 Additional Statements: Pages S4809-11 Amendments Submitted: Pages S4817-19 Privileges of the Floor: Page S4819 Adjournment: Senate convened at 10 a.m., and adjourned at 2:45 p.m., until 2 p.m. on Monday, April 23, 2007. (For Senate's program, see the remarks of the Acting Majority Leader in today's Record on page S4821.) Committee Meetings (Committees not listed did not meet) APPROPRIATIONS: NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Committee concluded a hearing to examine proposed budget estimates for fiscal year 2008 for the National Institutes of Health, focusing on the burden of chronic diseases, after receiving testimony from Richard J. Hodes, Director, National Institute on Aging, Stephen I. Katz, Director, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, Elizabeth G. Nabel, Director, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, and Griffin P. Rodgers, Director, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, all of the National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services. [[Page D537]] House of Representatives Chamber Action Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 17 public bills, H.R. 1975- 1991; and 4 resolutions, H. Con. Res. 122-124; and H. Res. 326 were introduced. Pages H3723-24 Additional Cosponsors: Pages H3724-25 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: H.R. 1676, to reauthorize the program of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development for loan guarantees for Indian housing (H. Rept. 110- 102); H.R. 1678, to amend the Torture Victims Relief Act of 1998 to authorize appropriations to provide assistance for domestic and foreign programs and centers for the treatment of victims of torture, (H. Rept. 110-103, Pt. 1); and H.R. 1332, to improve the access to capital programs of the Small Business Administration, with an amendment (H. Rept. 110-104). Page H3723 Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein she appointed Representative Pomeroy to act as Speaker Pro Tempore for today. Page H3697 Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act: The House passed H.R. 1257, to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to provide shareholders with an advisory vote on executive compensation, by a recorded vote of 269 ayes to 134 noes, Roll No. 244. Consideration of the bill began on Wednesday, April 18th. Pages H3699-H3714 Rejected the Feeney motion to recommit the bill to the Committee on Financial Services with instructions to report the same back to the House forthwith with an amendment, by a yea-and-nay vote of 184 yeas to 222 nays, Roll No. 243. Pages H3712-13 Rejected: Sessions amendment (No. 13 printed in the Congressional Record of April 17, 2007) that sought to add a paragraph relating to disclosure of activities to influence votes (by a recorded vote of 177 ayes to 222 noes, Roll No. 236); Pages H3706-07 Garrett amendment (No. 5 printed in the Congressional Record of April 17, 2007) that sought to insert a new paragraph outlining conditions triggering a vote (by a recorded vote of 155 ayes to 244 noes, Roll No. 237); Pages H3707-08 Campbell (CA) amendment (No. 2 printed in the Congressional Record of April 17, 2007) that sought to add a new paragraph relating to a majority-elected board exemption (by a recorded vote of 161 ayes to 241 noes, Roll No. 238); Pages H3708-09 McHenry amendment (No. 7 printed in the Congressional Record of April 17, 2007) that sought to insert a new paragraph providing that a shareholder who is casting a permitted vote shall be required to disclose to beneficiaries whether such vote was cast to approve or disapprove compensation (by a recorded vote of 164 ayes to 236 noes, Roll No. 239); Page H3709 Price (GA) amendment (No. 9 printed in the Congressional Record of April 17, 2007) that sought to strike all after the enacting clause and insert a new section relating to disclosure of executive compensation (by a recorded vote of 148 ayes to 257 noes, Roll No. 240); Pages H3699-H3701, H3709-10 Putnam amendment (No. 11 printed in the Congressional Record of April 17, 2007) that sought to insert a new paragraph relating to deferred compensation exemption (by a recorded vote of 160 ayes to 240 noes, Roll No. 241); and Pages H3701-03, H3710-11 Price amendment (No. 8 printed in the Congressional Record of April 17, 2007) that sought to add a new paragraph relating to conditional implementation (by a recorded vote of 162 ayes to 242 noes, Roll No. 242). Pages H3703-06, H3711-12 H. Res. 301, the rule providing for consideration of the bill, was agreed to on Wednesday, April 18th. Page H3699 Moment of Silence: The House observed a moment of silence with respect to events of earlier this week on the campus of Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia. Page H3713 U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007--Change in Conferees: The House agreed to remove Representative Price (NC) as a conferee on H.R. 1591, making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and appoint Representative Kilpatrick to fill the vacancy. Page H3714 Meeting Hour: Agreed that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, April 23rd for Morning Hour debate. Page H3718 Calendar Wednesday: Agreed by unanimous consent to dispense with the Calendar Wednesday business of Wednesday, April 25th. Page H3718 Canada-United States Interparliamentary Group--Appointment: The Chair announced the Speaker's appointment of the following Members of the House of Representatives to the Canada-United States Interparliamentary Group: Representatives [[Page D538]] Manzullo, McCotter, Stearns, English, and Brown (SC). Page H3718 Mexico-United States Interparliamentary Group--Appointment: The Chair announced the Speaker's appointment of the following Members of the House of Representatives to the Mexico-United States Interparliamentary Group: McCaul (TX), Weller (IL), Dreier, Mack, and Fortuno. Page H3718 Committee Resignation: Read a letter from Representative Doolittle wherein he temporarily resigned from the Committee on Appropriations, effective immediately. Page H3721 Senate Message: Message received from the Senate today appears on page H3697. Quorum Calls--Votes: One yea-and-nay vote and eight recorded votes developed during the proceedings of today and appear on pages H3706-07, H3707-08, H3708, H3709, H3709-10, H3710-11, H3711, H3713, H3713-14. There were no quorum calls. Adjournment: The House met at 9 a.m. and adjourned at 1:10 p.m. Committee Meetings DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Defense held a hearing on Guard and Reserve--Oversight. Testimony was heard from LTG H. Steven Blum, USA, Chief of the National Guard Bureau; LTG Jack C. Stultz, USAR, Chief of Army Reserve; VADM John G, Cotton, USN, Chief of Naval Reserve; LTG John A. Bradley, USAF, Chief, Air Force Reserve; and LTG John W. Bergman, USMC, Commander, Marine Forces Reserve. FINANCIAL SERVICES AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT APPROPRIATIONS Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government held a hearing on the District of Columbia. Testimony was heard from the following officials of the District of Columbia: Adrian M. Fenty, Mayor; Vincent C. Gray, Chairman, City Council; and Natwar M. Gandhi, Chief Financial Officer. READING FIRST PROGRAM INVESTIGATION Committee on Education and Labor: Held a hearing on Mismanagement and Conflicts of Interest in the Reading First Program. Testimony was heard from the following officials of the Department of Education: John P. Higgins, Jr., Inspector General; and Edward Kame'enui, Commissioner, National Center for Special Education Research; Starr Lewis, Associate Commissioner, Office of Teaching and Learning, Department of Education, State of Kentucky; Christopher Doherty, former Program Director, Reading First, Department of Education; and public witnesses. LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL LAB MISMANAGEMENT Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing entitled ``Department of Energy's Response to Ongoing Mismanagement at the Los Alamos National Labs.'' Testimony was heard from the following officials of the Department of Energy: Samuel W. Bodman, Secretary; and Gregory H. Friedman, Inspector General; and Michael R, Anastasio, Director, Los Alamos National Laboratory. FEDERAL HOMELAND SECURITY CONTRACTING Committee on Homeland Security: Held a hearing entitled ``Responsibility in Federal Homeland Security Contracting.'' Testimony was heard from Elaine Duke, Chief Procurement Officer, Department of Homeland Security; and public witnesses. IMMIGRATION REFORM Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security and International Law continued hearings on Shortfalls of 1986 Immigration Reform Legislation. Testimony was heard from public witnesses. AVIATION CONSUMER ISSUES Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Subcommittee on Aviation held a hearing on Aviation Consumer Issues. Testimony was heard from Representatives Meeks of New York; Thompson of California and Schmidt; the following officials of the Department of Transportation: Calvin L. Scovel, III, Inspector General; and Andrew B. Steinberg, Assistant Secretary, Aviation and International Affairs; and public witnesses. FEMA'S EMERGENCY SUPPLY SYSTEM Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management held a hearing on FEMA's Emergency Food Supply System. Testimony was heard from Harvey Johnson, Deputy Administrator, FEMA, Department of Homeland Security; and Larry Glasco, Deputy Director, Logistics Operations and Readiness, Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense. [[Page D539]] NEW PUBLIC LAWS (For last listing of Public Laws, see Daily Digest, p. D 477) H.R. 1132, to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide waivers relating to grants for preventive health measures with respect to breast and cervical cancers. Signed on April 20, 2007 (Public Law 110- 18) CONGRESSIONAL PROGRAM AHEAD Week of April 23 through April 28, 2007 Senate Chamber On Monday, at 2:45 p.m., Senate will resume consideration of S. 761, America Competes Act. On Tuesday, Senate will continue consideration of S. 761, America Competes Act and Senator Coburn will be recognized to speak for one hour. During the balance of the week, Senate may consider any cleared legislative and executive business. Senate Committees (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry: April 24, to hold hearings to examine challenges and opportunities facing American agricultural producers, focusing on specialty crops, dairy, sugar, organic production and marketing, and honey, 9 a.m., SD-106. April 25, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine challenges and opportunities facing American agricultural producers, focusing on farm programs and the commodity title of the farm bill, 9:30 a.m., SD-106. Committee on Appropriations: April 25, Subcommittee on Defense, to hold hearings to examine proposed budget estimates for fiscal year 2008 for the Missile Defense Agency, 10:30 a.m., SD-192. April 26, Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, to hold hearings to examine proposed budget estimates for fiscal year 2008 for the Department of Housing and Urban Development, 10 a.m., SD-124. April 26, Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, to hold hearings to examine proposed budget estimates for fiscal year 2008 for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, 10 a.m., SD-192. Committee on Armed Services: April 24, to hold hearings to receive testimony on United States Pacific Command, United States Forces Korea, and United States Special Operations Command in review of the Defense Authorization Request for fiscal year 2008 and the Futures Years Defense Program, 9:30 a.m., SH-216. April 24, Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, to hold hearings to examine the readiness of United States ground forces in review of the Defense Authorization Request for fiscal Year 2008 and the Future Years Defense Program, 3 p.m., SR-232A. April 25, Subcommittee on Airland, to hold hearings to examine whether the Army is properly sized, organized, and equipped to respond to the most likely missions over the next two decades while retaining adequate capability to respond to all contingencies along the spectrum of combat in review of the Defense Authorization Request for fiscal year 2008 and the Future Years Defense Program, 10 a.m., SR-222. April 25, Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, to hold hearings to examine language and cultural awareness capabilities for the Department of Defense, 2 p.m., SR-325. April 25, Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, to hold hearings to examine Department of Energy atomic energy defense programs in review of the Defense Authoriztaion Request for fiscal year 2008, 3:30 p.m., SR-232A. April 26, Full Committee, to hold hearings to receive testimony on legal issues regarding individuals detained by the Department of Defense as unlawful enemy combatants, 9:30 a.m., SH-216. April 26, Subcommittee on Airland, to hold hearings to examine Air Force and aviation programs in review of the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2008 and the Future Years Defense Program, 3 p.m., SR-232A. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: April 24, to hold hearings to examine communications, broadband and competitiveness relating to how the United States measures up, 10 a.m., SR-253. April 25, Full Committee, business meeting to consider pending calendar business, 2:30 p.m., SR-253. April 26, Subcommittee on Science, Technology, and Innovation, to hold hearings to examine clean coal technology, 10 a.m., SR-253. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: April 23, to hold hearings to examine S. 1115, to promote the efficient use of oil, natural gas, and electricity, reduce oil consumption, and heighten energy efficiency standards for consumer products and industrial equipment, 3 p.m., SD-366. April 25, Subcommittee on Water and Power, to hold hearings to examine S. 324, to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of water resources in the State of New Mexico, S. 542, to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct feasibility studies to address certain water shortages within the Snake, Boise, and Payette River systems in the State of Idaho, S. 752, to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the implementation of the Platte River Recovery Implementation Program for Endangered Species in the Central and Lower Platte River Basin and to modify the Pathfinder Dam and Reservoir, S. 1037, to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to assist in the planning, design, and construction of the Tumalo Irrigation District Water Conservation Project in Deschutes County, Oregon, S. 1116 and H.R. 902, bills to facilitate the use for irrigation and other purposes of water produced in connection with development of energy resources, S. 175, to provide for a feasibility study of alternatives to augment the water supplies of the Central Oklahoma Master Conservancy District and cities served by the District, S. 1112 and H.R. 235, bills to allow for the renegotiation of the payment schedule of contracts between the Secretary of the Interior and the [[Page D540]] Redwood Valley County Water District, 2:30 p.m., SD-366. April 26, Subcommittee on National Parks, to hold hearings to examine S. 312 and H.R. 497, bills to authorize the Marion Park Project and Committee of the Palmetto Conservation Foundation to establish a commemorative work on Federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to honor Brigadier General Francis Marion, S. 169, to amend the National Trails System Act to clarify Federal authority relating to land acquisition from willing sellers for the majority of the trails in the System, S. 580, to amend the National Trails System Act to require the Secretary of the Interior to update the feasibility and suitability studies of four national historic trails, S. 686, to amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historical Trail, S. 722, to direct the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to jointly conduct a study of certain land adjacent to the Walnut Canyon National Monument in the State of Arizona, S. 783, to adjust the boundary of the Barataria Preserve Unit of the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve in the State of Louisiana, S. 890, to provide for certain administrative and support services for the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission, and H.R. 1047, to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the Soldiers' Memorial Military Museum located in St. Louis, Missouri, as a unit of the National Park System, 2:30 p.m., SD-336. Committee on Environment and Public Works: April 24, to hold hearings to examine the implications of the Supreme Court's decision regarding the Environment Protection Agency authorities with respect to greenhouse cases under the Clean Air Act, 9:45 a.m., SD-406. April 25, Subcommittee on Clean Air and Nuclear Safety, to hold an oversight hearing to examine the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 10 a.m., SD-406. Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: April 24, to hold hearings to examine No Child Left Behind Reauthorization, focusing on modernizing middle and high schools for the twenty-first century, 10 a.m., SD-628. April 26, Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safety, to hold hearings to examine the effectiveness of the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), 10 a.m., SD-628. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: April 23, to hold hearings to examine security on America's college campuses, 2:30 p.m., SD-342. April 24, Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Disaster Recovery, to hold hearings to examine trailers, focusing on creating more flexible, efficient, and cost-effective Federal Disaster Housing Program, 9:30 a.m., SD-342. April 24, Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, to hold hearings to examine the Federal Transit Benefit Program, focusing on whether benefits are being misused, program rules are being violated, and agency oversight requires strengthening, 2:30 p.m., SD-342. Committee on Indian Affairs: April 26, to hold hearings to examine S.462, to approve the settlement of the water rights claims of the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Indian Reservation in Nevada, to require the Secretary of the Interior to carry out the settlement, 10 a.m., SR-485. Committee on the Judiciary: April 24, Subcommittee on Human Rights and the Law, to hold hearings to examine the casualties of war focusing on child soldiers and the law, 10 a.m., SD-226. April 24, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine the Insurrection Act rider and the state control of the National Guard, 2:30 p.m., SD-226. April 25, Full Committee, business meeting to consider S. 1079, to establish the Star-Spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission, S. 221, to amend title 9, United States Code, to provide for greater fairness in the arbitration process relating to livestock and poultry contracts, S. 495, to prevent and mitigate identity theft, to ensure privacy, to provide notice of security breaches, and to enhance criminal penalties, law enforcement assistance, and other protections against security breaches, fraudulent access, and misuse of personally identifiable information, S. 376, to amend title 18, United States Code, to improve the provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by law enforcement officers, S. 119, to prohibit profiteering and fraud relating to military action, relief, and reconstruction efforts, S. 735, to amend title 18, United States Code, to improve the terrorist hoax statute, H.R. 740, to amend title 18, United States Code, to prevent caller ID spoofing, S. Res. 112, designating April 6, 2007, as ``National Missing Persons Day'', and the nominations of Robert Gideon Howard, Jr., of Arkansas, to be United States Marshal for the Eastern District of Arkansas, Frederick J. Kapala, of Illinois, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois, and Benjamin Hale Settle, of Washington, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Washington; and the possibility of the issuance of certain subpoenas in connection with the investigation into the replacement of United States Attorneys, 10 a.m., SD-226. April 25, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine rising crime in the United States, focusing on the Federal role in helping communities prevent and respond to violent crime, 2 p.m., SD-226. Committee on Veterans' Affairs: April 25, to hold an oversight hearing to examine the Department of Veterans Affairs, focusing on mental health issues, 2 p.m., SR-418. Select Committee on Intelligence: April 24, to receive a closed briefing on certain intelligence matters, 2:30 p.m., SH-219. April 26, Full Committee, closed business meeting to consider pending intelligence matters, 2:30 p.m., SH-219. House Committees Committee on Agriculture, April 24, Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry, hearing to review the Federal Milk Marketing Order rulemaking procedures, 10 a.m., 1300 Longworth. April 26, Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management, hearing to review proposals [[Page D541]] to amend the program crop provisions of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002, 10 a.m., 1300 Longworth. Committee on Appropriations, April 24, Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, on public witnesses, 10 a.m., and 2 p.m., H-309 Capitol. April 24, Subcommittee on Defense, on Navy and Marine Corps Force Posture and Acquisition Overview, 1:30 p.m., H-140 Capitol. April 24, Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies, on Woodrow Wilson Center/Kennedy Center, 9:30 a.m., B-308 Rayburn. April 24, Subcommittee on Legislative Branch, on Capitol Visitor center, 1:30 p.m., 2359 Rayburn. April 25, Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, on Members of Congress, 9 a.m., H-309 Capitol. April 25, Subcommittee on Defense, on Shipbuilding (Industry Officials), 10 a.m., and on Shipbuilding (Navy Officials) 1:30 p.m., 2359 Rayburn. April 26, Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, on Climate Change, 9:30 a.m., B-308 Rayburn. April 26, Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education. and Related Agencies, on Secretary of Labor, 10 a.m., 2359 Rayburn. April 26, Subcommittee on Legislative Branch, on Office of Compliance/Congressional Budget Office, 10 a.m., H-144 Capitol. April 27, Subcommittee on Defense, on Air Force Posture and Acquisition Overview, 10 a.m., H-140 Capitol. Committee on Armed Services, April 25, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, hearing on Contracting for the Iraqi Security Forces, 9 a.m., 2212 Rayburn. Committee on Education and Labor, April 23, hearing on NCLB: Preventing Dropouts and Enhancing School Safety, 3 p.m., 2175 Rayburn. April 24, hearing on Strengthening the Middle Class: Ensuring Equal Pay for Women, 9:30 a.m., 2175 Rayburn. April 24, Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, hearing on Have OSHA Standards Kept up With Workplace Hazards? 1:30 p.m., 2175 Rayburn. April 25, full Committee, hearing on Examining Unethical Practices in the Student Loan Industry, 10:30 a.m., 2175 Rayburn. Committee on Energy and Commerce, April 24, Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality, hearing entitled ``Implementation of EPACT 2005 Loan Guarantee Programs by the Department of Energy'', 2 p.m., 2322 Rayburn. April 24, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, hearing entitled ``Diminished Capacity: Can the FDA Assure the Safety and Security of the Nation's Food Supply?'' 9:30 a.m., 2123 Rayburn. April 24, Subcommittee on Telecommunication and the Internet, to continue hearings entitled ``Digital Future of the United States: Part IV: Broadband Lessons from Abroad,'' 10 a.m., 2322 Rayburn. April 25, Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials, hearing entitled ``Perchlorate'': Health and Environment Impacts of Unregulated Exposure, 10 a.m., 2322 Rayburn. April 25, Subcommittee on Health, hearing entitled ``Living without Health Insurance: Why Every American Needs Coverage,'' 10 am., 2123 Rayburn. April 26, Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality, hearing entitled ``Alternate Fuels: Current Status, Proposals for New Standards, and Related Infrastructure Issues,'' 10 a.m., 2123 Rayburn. Committee on Financial Services, April 24, Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored Enterprises, hearing entitled ``Policy Options for Extending the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act,'' 1:30 p.m., 2128 Rayburn. April 25, full Committee, hearing on H.R. 698, Industrial Bank Holding Company Act of 2007, 10 a.m., 2128 Rayburn. April 26, Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit, hearing entitled ``Credit Card Practices: Current Consumer and Regulatory Issues,'' 10 a.m., 2128 Rayburn. Committee on Foreign Affairs, April 24, hearing on PEPFAR: An Assessment of Progress and Challenges, 11 a.m., 2172 Rayburn. April 24, Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, hearing on U.S.- Columbia Relations, 2 p.m., 2172 Rayburn. April 25, Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health, hearing on Malaria Awareness Day: Leveraging Progress for Future Advances, 2:30 p.m., 2172 Rayburn. April 26, Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human rights, and Oversight, hearing on Efforts to Deal with America's Image Abroad: Are They Working? 2 p.m., 2172 Rayburn. Committee on Homeland Security, April 25, Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness and Response, hearing entitled ``Examining the Military's Support of Civil Authorities During Disasters,''10 a.m., 1539 Longworth. April 25, Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight, hearing entitled ``Strong Oversight at the Department of Homeland Security: A Predicate to Good Government, 10 a.m., 311 Cannon. April 26, Subcommittee on Border, Maritime and Global Counterterrorism, hearing entitled ``The SAFE Port Act: A Six Month Review,'' 2 p.m., 1539 Longworth. April 26, Subcommittee on Intelligence, Information Sharing and Terrorism Risk Assessment, hearing entitled ``The Over- Classification and Pseudo-Classification of Government Information: The Response of the Program Manager of the Information Sharing Environment,'' 10 a.m., 1539 Longworth. Committee on the Judiciary, April 24, Subcommittee on Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, hearing on the Tulsa Greenwood Riot Accountability Act of 2007, 10 a.m., 2141 Rayburn. April 24, Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security, hearing on the following bills: H.R. 1700, COPS Improvement Act of 2007; H.R. 916, John R. Justice Prosecutors and Defenders Incentive Act of [[Page D542]] 2007; and H.R. 933, Witness Security and Protection Act of 2007, 2 p.m., 2141 Rayburn. April 24, Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law, hearing on Problems in the Current Employment Verification and Worksite Enforcement System, 11 a.m., 2226 Rayburn. April 25, full Committee, to consider the following: a resolution directing the House General Counsel to apply to a United States district court for an order immunizing from use in prosecutions the testimony of, and related information provided by, Monica Goodling under compulsion at proceedings before or ancillary to the Committee regarding the circumstances surrounding recent terminations of U.S. Attorneys, representations to Congress regarding those circumstances, and related matters; a resolution authorizing the Chairman to issue a subpoena to Monica Goodling for testimony and related documents at a hearing before the Committee regarding the circumstances surrounding recent terminations of U.S. Attorneys, representations to Congress regarding those circumstances, and related matters; and to mark up the following bills: H.R. 1592, Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007; and H. R. 692, Army Specialist Joseph P. Micks Federal Flag Code Amendment Act of 2007, 10:15 a.m., 2141 Rayburn. April 26, Subcommittee on Courts, The Internet, and Intellectual Property, hearing on H.R. 1908, Patent Reform Act of 2007, 2 p.m., 2141 Rayburn. April 26, Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security, hearing on Employer Access to Criminal Background Checks: The Need for Efficiency and Accuracy, 10 a.m., 2237 Rayburn. April 26, Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security and International Law, hearing on Proposals for Improving the Electronic Employment Verification and Worksite Enforcement System, 9:30 a.m., 2141 Rayburn. Committee on Natural Resources, April 24, Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife and Oceans and the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, joint hearing on Renewable Energy Opportunities and Issues on the Outer Continental Shelf, 2 p.m., 1324 Longworth. April 25, full Committee, to mark up the following bills: H.R. 65, Lumbee Recognition Act; H.R. 487, Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Equitable Compensation Amendments Act of 2007; H.R. 1080, Grand Teton National Park Extension Act of 2007; H.R. 1114, Alaska Water Resources Act of 2007; H.R. 1294, Thomasina E. Jordon Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2006; and H.R. 1328, Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2007, 11 a.m., 1324 Longworth. April 25, Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, to continue hearings on the following bills: H.R. 900, Puerto Rico Democracy Act of 2007; and H.R. 1230, Puerto Rico Self Determination Act of 2007, 3 p.m., 1324 Longworth. April 26, Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife and Oceans, hearing on H.R. 21, Oceans Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act, 10 a.m., 1324 Longworth. April 26, Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands and the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, joint oversight hearing on Land-use Issues Associated with Onshore Oil and Gas Leasing Development, 10 a.m., 1334 Longworth. April 26, Subcommittee on Water and Power, hearing on H.R. 1462, Platte River Recovery Implementation Program and Pathfinder Modification Authorization Act, 2 p.m., 1324 Longworth. Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, April 24, hearing on Misleading Information From the Battlefield, 10 a.m., 2154 Rayburn. April 24, Subcommittee on Information Policy, Census and National Archives, hearing on Preparations for the 2010 Census, 2 p.m., 2154 Rayburn. April 25, Subcommittee on Domestic Policy, hearing on the examination of Section 1221 on the Energy Policy Act of 2005 by the Department of Energy, 2 p.m., 2154 Rayburn. Committee on Rules, April 23, to consider H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers, 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, 5 p.m., H-313 Capitol. April 24, to consider the following: H.R. 1332, Small Business Lending Improvements Act of 2007; and H.R. 249, To restore the prohibition on the commercial sale and slaughter of wild free-roaming horses and burros, 6 p.m., H-313 Capitol. Committee on Science and Technology, April 25, to mark up the following measures: H.R. 1867, National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2007; H R. 1868, Technology Innovation and Manufacturing Stimulation Act of 2007; H. Con. Res. 95, Honoring the career and research accomplishments of Frances E. Allen, the 2006 recipient of the A. M. Turing Award; H. Res. 316, Recognizing the accomplishments of Roger D. Kornberg, Andrew Fire, Craig Mello, John C. Mather, and George F. Smott for being awarded Novel Prizes in the fields of chemistry, physiology or medicine, and physics, 10 a.m., 2318 Rayburn. April 26, Subcommittee on Energy and Environment, hearing on Establishing the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy--H.R. 364, To provide for the establishment of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy, 2 p.m., 2318 Rayburn. April 26, Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight, hearing on Amending Executive Order 12866: Good Governance or Regulatory Usurption? Part II, 10 a.m., 2318 Rayburn. April 26, Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation, hearing on Small Business Innovation Reauthorization on the 25th Program Anniversary, 1 p.m., 2325 Rayburn. Committee on Small Business, April 26, hearing entitled ``Closing the Tax Gap Without Creating Burdens for Small Businesses,'' 11 a.m., 2360 Rayburn. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, April 24, Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, hearing on Buy America, 2 p.m., 2167 Rayburn. April 25, Subcommittee on Aviation, hearing on Essential Air Services Program/Small Community Air Service Development Program, 2 p.m., 2167 Rayburn. [[Page D543]] April 25, Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, hearing on Commercial Fishing Vessel Safety, 10 a.m., 2167 Rayburn. April 26, Subcommittee on Aviation, hearing on the Future of Air Traffic Control Modernization, 2 p.m., 2167 Rayburn. Committee on Veterans' Affairs, April 24, Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, to mark up H.R. 1660, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a national Cemetery for Veterans in the southern Colorado region, and a hearing on Helping Those Left Behind: Are We Doing Enough for the Parents, Spouses and Children of Veterans, 10 a.m., 334 Cannon. April 26, Subcommittee on Health, hearing on the following bills: H.R. 92, Veterans' Timely Access Health Care Act; H.R. 315, Help Establish Access to Local Timely Healthcare For Your Veterans (Healthy Vets) Act of 2007; H.R. 339, Veterans Outpatient Care Access Act of 2007; H.R. 463, Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act; H.R. 538, South Texas Veterans Access to Care Act of 2007; H.R. 542, To require the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide mental health services in languages other than English, as needed, for veterans' with limited English proficiency; H.R. 1426, Richard Helm Veterans' Access to Local Health Care Options and Resources; H.R. 1470, Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act; H.R. 1471, Better Access to Chiropractors to Keep Our Veterans' Health Act (BACK Veterans' Health Act); H.R. 1527, Rural Veterans' Access to Care Act; and a draft discussion on Rural Health Care Bill and a proposed TBI bill, 10 a.m., 334 Cannon. Committee on Ways and Means, April 24, Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures, hearing on Member proposals on Energy and Tax Policy, 2 p.m., 1100 Longworth. April 25, Subcommittee on Health, hearing on 2007 Medicare Trustees Report, 2 p.m., 1100 Longworth. April 26, Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support, hearing on Poverty Reduction, 1 p.m., B-318 Rayburn. Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, April 24, executive, on Intelligence Matters, 2 p.m., H-405 Capitol. April 25, executive, briefing on Hot-Spots, 8:45 a.m., H-405 Capitol. April 26, executive, hearing on R&D and Systems Acquisition, 11:30 a.m., H-405 Capitol. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD (USPS 087ÿ09390). The Periodicals postage is paid at Washington, D.C. 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Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 12:30 p.m., Monday, April 23 House Chamber Program for Monday: To be announced. _______________________________________________________________________ Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue HOUSE Costa, Jim, Calif., E818 Ellsworth, Brad, Ind., E817 Emanuel, Rahm, Ill., E809, E812, E816, E819 Ferguson, Mike, N.J., E816 Giffords, Gabrielle, Ariz., E817 Hall, John J., N.Y., E818 Higgins, Brian, N.Y., E810, E812 Holt, Rush D., N.J., E816 Inslee, Jay, Wash., E810, E813 Jackson, Jesse L., Jr., Ill., E814 Jackson-Lee, Sheila, Tex., E811 Knollenberg, Joe, Mich., E815 Kucinich, Dennis J., Ohio, E815 Lamborn, Doug, Colo., E812, E814 Lantos, Tom, Calif., E809, E814, E819 Pearce, Stevan, N.M., E815 Porter, Jon C., Nev., E810 Ramstad, Jim, Minn., E811 Reynolds, Thomas M., N.Y., E818 Schmidt, Jean, Ohio, E815 Udall, Mark, Colo., E816 Visclosky, Peter J., Ind., E809, E814 Weller, Jerry, Ill., E817 Wolf, Frank R., Va., E813