Tuesday, January 13, 2009
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Daily Digest
Senate
Chamber Action
Routine Proceedings, pages S319-S351
Measures Introduced: Sixteen bills and two resolutions were introduced,
as follows: S. 215-230, S.J. Res. 5, and S. Res. 13.
Pages S337-38
Measures Passed:
Sale and Counterfeiting of Presidential Inaugural Tickets: Committee
on Rules and Administration was discharged from further consideration
of S. 60, to prohibit the sale and counterfeiting of Presidential
inaugural tickets, and the bill was then passed.
Pages S350-51
Measures Considered:
Lands Bill: Senate continued consideration of S. 22, to designate
certain land components of the National Wilderness Preservation System,
to authorize certain programs and activities in the Department of the
Interior and the Department of Agriculture, taking action on the
following amendments proposed thereto:
Pages S324-33
Pending:
Reid Amendment No. 15, to change the enactment date.
Page S324
Reid Amendment No. 16 (to Reid Amendment No. 15), of a perfecting
nature.
Page S324
Motion to recommit the bill to the Committee on Energy and Natural
Resources, with instructions to report back forthwith, with Reid
Amendment No. 17, to change the enactment date.
Page S324
Reid Amendment No. 18 (to the instructions of the motion to
recommit), of a perfecting nature.
Page S324
Reid Amendment No. 19 (to Reid Amendment No. 18), of a perfecting
nature.
Page S324
A unanimous-consent-time agreement was reached providing for further
consideration of the bill at approximately 9:30 a.m., on Wednesday,
January 14, 2009, the time until 10:30 a.m. be equally divided and
controlled between the two Leaders, or their designees, and Senate vote
on the motion to invoke cloture on the bill; provided further, that all
second-degree amendments be filed at the desk by 10 a.m., on Wednesday,
January 14, 2009.
Page S351
Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act--Cloture: Senate began consideration of
the motion to proceed to consideration of S. 181, to amend title VII of
the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Age Discrimination in Employment
Act of 1967, and to modify the operation of the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to clarify
that a discriminatory compensation decision or other practice that is
unlawful under such Acts occurs each time compensation is paid pursuant
to the discriminatory compensation decision or other practice.
Page S349
A motion was entered to close further debate on the motion to proceed
to consideration of the bill, and, in accordance with the provisions of
Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a vote on cloture will
occur on Thursday, January 15, 2009.
Page S349
Subsequently, the motion to proceed was withdrawn.
Page S349
Executive Communications:
Pages S336-37
Additional Cosponsors:
Page S338
Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:
Pages S338-49
Notices of Hearings/Meetings:
Page S349
Authorities for Committees to Meet:
Page S349
Adjournment: Senate convened at 10 a.m. and adjourned at 7:38 p.m.,
until 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2009. (For Senate's program,
see the remarks of the Acting Majority Leader in today's Record on page
S351.)
Committee Meetings
(Committees not listed did not meet)
NOMINATION
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: Committee concluded a
hearing to examine the nomination of Shaun Donovan, of New York, to be
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, after the nominee, who was
introduced by Senator Schumer, testified and answered questions in his
own behalf.
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NOMINATIONS
Committee on the Budget: Committee concluded a hearing to examine the
nominations of Peter R. Orszag, of Massachusetts, to be Director, who
was introduced by Representatives Spratt and Paul Ryan, and Robert L.
Nabors II, of New Jersey, to be Deputy Director, who was introduced by
Representative Obey, both of the Office of Management and Budget, after
the nominees testified and answered questions in their own behalf.
NOMINATION
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: Committee concluded a
hearing to examine the nomination of Steven Chu, to be Secretary of
Energy, after the nominee, who was introduced by Senators Feinstein and
Boxer, testified and answered questions in his own behalf.
NOMINATION
Committee on Foreign Relations: Committee concluded a hearing to
examine the nomination of Hillary R. Clinton, to be Secretary of State,
after the nominee, who was introduced by Senator Schumer, testified and
answered questions in her own behalf.
NOMINATION
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: Committee
concluded a hearing to examine the nomination of Arne Duncan, to be
Secretary of Education, after the nominee, who was introduced by
Senator Durbin, testified and answered questions in his own behalf.
House of Representatives
Chamber Action
Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 33 public bills, H.R. 2, 460-
491; 1 private bill, H.R. 492; and 8 resolutions, H. Con. Res. 20; and
H. Res. 50-51, 54-58, were introduced.
Pages H194-96
Additional Cosponsors:
Page H196
Reports Filed: Reports were filed on January 3, 2009 as follows:
Legislative Review Activities of the Committee on Foreign Affairs for
the 110th Congress (H. Rept. 110-939);
Report on Legislative and Oversight Activities of the House Committee
on Homeland Security for the 110th Congress (H. Doc. 110-940);
Report on the Activities of the Committee on the Judiciary during the
110th Congress (H. Doc. 110-941); and
Report of the Activities of the Committee on Armed Services for the
110th Congress (H. Doc. 110-942).
Reports were filed today as follows:
H. Res. 52, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2) to amend
title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the
Childrens Health Insurance Program (H. Rept. 111-1) and
H. Res. 53, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 384) to
reform the Troubled Assets Relief Program of the Secretary of the
Treasury and ensure accountability under such Program (H. Rept. 111-2).
Pages H193-94
Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein she appointed
Representative Edwards (MD) to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
Page H169
Recess: The House recessed at 12:55 p.m. and reconvened at 2 p.m.
Page H169
Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules and agree to the
following measures:
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Mentoring Month 2009: H.
Res. 41, to support the goals and ideals of National Mentoring Month
2009, by a \2/3\ yea-and-nay vote of 411 yeas with none voting ``nay'',
Roll No. 11;
Pages H171-73, H182
Honoring the life of Claiborne Pell, distinguished former Senator
from the State of Rhode Island: H. Res. 50, to honor the life of
Claiborne Pell, distinguished former Senator from the State of Rhode
Island, by a \2/3\ yea-and-nay vote of 415 yeas with none voting
``nay'', Roll No. 12;
Pages H173-76, H183
Recognizing the efforts of those who serve their communities on
Martin Luther King Day and promoting the holiday as a day of national
service: H. Res. 43, to recognize the efforts of those who serve their
communities on Martin Luther King Day and to promote the holiday as a
day of national service, by a yea-and-nay vote of 415 yeas with none
voting ``nay'', Roll No. 13; and
Pages H176-79, H183-84
Authorizing and directing the Committee on the Judiciary to inquire
whether the House should impeach G. Thomas Porteous, a judge of the
United
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States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana: H. Res.
15, amended, to authorize and direct the Committee on the Judiciary to
inquire whether the House should impeach G. Thomas Porteous, a judge of
the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.
Pages H179-82
Recess: The House recessed at 3:17 p.m. and reconvened at 6:30 p.m.
Page H182
Administration of the Oath of Office: Representative-elect Gary G.
Miller (CA) presented himself in the well of the House and was
administered the oath of office by the Speaker.
Page H183
Whole Number of the House: The Speaker announced to the House that, in
light of the administration of the oath to the gentleman from
California, Mr. Gary G. Miller, the whole number of the House is
adjusted to 434.
Page H183
Recess: The House recessed at 8:28 p.m. and reconvened at 8:50 p.m.
Page H191
Committee Resignation: Read a letter from Representative Welch, wherein
he resigned from the Committee on Rules, effective January 14, 2009.
Page H191
Committee Resignation: Read a letter from Representative Sutton,
wherein she resigned from the Committee on Rules, effective January 14,
2009.
Page H191
Committee Resignation: Read a letter from Representative Castor (FL),
wherein she resigned from the Committee on Rules, effective January 14,
2009.
Page H191
Committee Resignation: Read a letter from Representative Turner,
wherein he resigned from the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, effective
January 13, 2009.
Pages H191-92
Committee Elections: The House agreed to H. Res. 51, electing the
following Members to certain standing committees of the House of
Representatives: Committee on House Administration: Representatives Zoe
Lofgren (CA), Capuano, Gonzalez, Davis (CA), and Davis (AL). Committee
on Rules: Representatives Perlmutter, Pingree (ME), and Polis (CO).
Page H192
Presidential Messages: Read a message from the President wherein he
transmitted a report detailing the plan of the Secretary of the
Treasury to exercise the authority under the Emergency Economic
Stabilization Act of 2008--referred to the Committee on Financial
Services and ordered printed (H. Doc. 111-5).
Page H170
Read a message from the President wherein he transmitted an agreement
between the United States and new NATO Parties on the provision of
atomic information--referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and
ordered printed (H. Doc. 111-6).
Pages H170-71
Quorum Calls--Votes: Three yea-and-nay votes developed during the
proceedings of today and appear on pages H182, H183, and H183-84. There
were no quorum calls.
Adjournment: The House met at 12:30 p.m. and adjourned at 8:54 p.m.
Committee Meetings
USE OF TARP FUNDS UNDER EESA
Committee on Financial Services: Met to discuss ``Priorities for the
Next Administration: Use of TARP Funds under EESA.'' The following
officials participated in the discussion: Donald L. Kohn, Vice
Chairman, Board of Governors, Federal Reserve System; and John F.
Bovenzi, Deputy to the Chairman and Chief Operating Officer, FDIC; and
non-governmental persons.
CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM REAUTHORIZATION (CHIRPA) ACT OF
2009
Committee on Rules: Granted, by a non-record vote, a rule providing for
consideration of H.R. 2, the ``Children's Health Insurance Program
Reauthorization Act of 2009,'' under a closed rule. The rule provides
for one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and
ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the
chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means.
The rule waives all points of order against consideration of the bill
except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The bill shall
be considered as read. The rule waives all points of order against the
bill. This waiver does not affect the point of order available under
clause 9 of rule XXI (regarding earmark disclosure). The rule provides
one motion to recommit the bill with or without instructions. Testimony
was heard from Representatives Pallone, Stark, Jackson-Lee (TX), Boren,
Kissell, Deal (GA), Biggert, Gingrey (GA), Fortenberry, and Scalise.
TARP REFORM AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2009
Committee on Rules: Granted, by a non-record vote, a rule providing for
consideration of H.R. 384, the TARP Reform and Accountability Act of
2009. The rule provides for two hours of general debate equally divided
and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the
Committee on Financial Services. The rule waives all points of order
against consideration of the bill except those arising under
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clause 9 of rule XXI. The rule provides that the Committee of the Whole
shall rise without motion after general debate and that no further
consideration of the bill shall occur except pursuant to a subsequent
order of the House. Testimony was heard from Chairman Frank and
Representative Bachus.
Joint Meetings
No joint committee meetings were held.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR WEDNESDAY,
JANUARY 14, 2009
(Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated)
Senate
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry: to hold
hearings to examine the nomination of Thomas J. Vilsack, to be
Secretary of Agriculture, 10 a.m., SD-G50.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: to hold
hearings to examine the nomination of Ray LaHood, to be Secretary of
Transportation, 2:30 p.m., SR-253.
Committee on Environment and Public Works: to hold hearings to
examine the nominations of Lisa P. Jackson, to be Administrator of
the Environmental Protection Agency, and Nancy Helen Sutley, to be
Chairman of the Council on Environmental Quality, 10 a.m., SD-406.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: to hold
hearings to examine the nominations of Peter R. Orszag, of
Massachusetts, to be Director, and Robert L. Nabors II, of New
Jersey, to be Deputy Director, both of the Office of Management and
Budget, 2 p.m., SD-342.
Committee on Veterans' Affairs: to hold hearings to examine the
nomination of Eric K. Shinseki, to be Secretary of Veterans Affairs,
10 a.m., SD-106.
House
Committee on Armed Services, to meet for organizational purposes,
10 a.m., 2118 Rayburn.
Committee on Energy and Commerce, to meet for organizational
purposes, 2 p.m., 2123 Rayburn.
Committee on Small Business, to meet to discuss the State of the
Small Business Economy and Identifying Policies to Promote an
Economic Recovery, 10 a.m., 2360 Rayburn.
Committee on Ways and Means, to meet for organizational purposes,
11 a.m., 1100 Longworth.
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Next Meeting of the SENATE
9:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 14
Senate Chamber
Program for Wednesday: Senate will continue consideration of S. 22,
Lands Bill, and vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the bill at
10:30 a.m.
Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
10 a.m., Wednesday, January 14
House Chamber
Program for Wednesday: Consideration of the following suspension: H.
Res. 40--Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require
each standing committee to hold periodic hearings on the topic of
waste, fraud, abuse, or mismanagement in Government programs which that
committee may authorize. Consideration of H.R. 2--Children's Health
Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 (Subject to a Rule) and
H.R. 384--TARP Reform and Accountability Act of 2009 (Subject to a
Rule).
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Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue.
HOUSE
Baird, Brian, Wash., E70
Berman, Howard L., Calif., E71
Bordallo, Madeleine Z., Guam, E68, E73, E76, E78
Brown, Henry E., Jr., S.C., E75
Conyers, John, Jr., Mich., E69, E70
Costa, Jim, Calif., E75
Edwards, Chet, Tex., E69
Gonzalez, Charles A., Tex., E77
Granger, Kay, Tex., E70, E74
Graves, Sam, Mo., E74, E78
Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie, S.D., E75
Kanjorski, Paul E., Pa., E71, E74
Lee, Barbara, Calif., E76
McHugh, John M., N.Y., E69
Matheson, Jim, Utah, E73
Matsui, Doris O., Calif., E67, E73
Miller, Jeff, Fla., E74
Norton, Eleanor Holmes, D.C., E79
Radanovich, George, Calif., E67, E70, E74
Rogers, Harold, Ky., E77
Schmidt, Jean, Ohio, E77
Scott, David, Ga., E71
Sessions, Pete, Tex., E78
Shuler, Heath, N.C., E75
Simpson, Michael K., Idaho, E70
Tiahrt, Todd, Kans., E68
Van Hollen, Chris, Md., E67
Watson, Diane E., Calif., E77
Wolf, Frank R., Va., E69, E78
Young, C.W. Bill, Fla., E68