Tuesday, January 13, 2009 [[Page D32]] 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. [[Page D33]] 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 [[Page D34]] 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 [[Page D35]] 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. 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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). _______________________________________________________________________ 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