http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/669 John LaFalce's recent appearances from the C-SPAN networks en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Wed, 22 May 2013 04:56:36 GMT C-SPAN Person Recent Appearances http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/showPicture.php?personid=669&width=130 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/669 136 488 Head shot of {$person->name} http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173837-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173837-2 Thu, 14 Nov 2002 20:15:39 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173050-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173050-4 Mon, 07 Oct 2002 20:01:58 GMT The witnesses testified on proposed changes to the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act. The proposed changes would reform the home mortgage closing process. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173003-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173003-1 Fri, 04 Oct 2002 21:35:45 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172933-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172933-2 Tue, 01 Oct 2002 16:01:08 GMT Director Mueller testified about efforts to combat terrorism, methods of stopping terrorist financing, and proposals to provide greater flexibility in ending terrorist money laundering efforts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172740-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172740-1 Sun, 22 Sep 2002 07:02:49 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172700-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172700-1 Wed, 18 Sep 2002 14:00:11 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171498-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171498-2 Sat, 27 Jul 2002 03:14:39 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171474-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171474-1 Thu, 25 Jul 2002 13:59:40 GMT House and Senate members met to consider different versions of legislation on corporate accountability and corporate crime. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171359-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Conference Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171359-1 Sat, 20 Jul 2002 01:10:16 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171282-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171282-1 Wed, 17 Jul 2002 14:00:24 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171242-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171242-2 Tue, 16 Jul 2002 15:29:20 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171095-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171095-1 Wed, 10 Jul 2002 14:01:04 GMT Current and former company executives testified about accounting errors that resulted in a $4 billion mistake on reports of company earnings. Mr. Ebbers and Mr. Sullivan refused to answer questions from committee members, citing Constitutional protections under the Fifth Amendment. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171033-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171033-1 Sat, 13 Jul 2002 03:10:36 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170828-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170828-2 Tue, 25 Jun 2002 15:59:54 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170394-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170394-2 Wed, 05 Jun 2002 14:44:54 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170176-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170176-2 Tue, 21 May 2002 13:59:03 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169951-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169951-2 Tue, 07 May 2002 17:59:42 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169830-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169830-1 Wed, 01 May 2002 14:00:05 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169819-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169819-2 Tue, 30 Apr 2002 17:59:50 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169740-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169740-2 Wed, 24 Apr 2002 14:29:55 GMT Representatives of housing groups and government agencies testified about recently introduced legislation to expand home ownership and rental opportunities. Reps. Sanders and Lee, sponsors of the legislation, also testified. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169537-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169537-1 Fri, 12 Apr 2002 02:52:34 GMT Witnesses testified about the decision to file for bankruptcy by the Global Crossings corporation, the state of the telecommunications industry, the impact of a weak economy on the computer and telecommunications industries, and the use of questionable accounting methods and transactions to inflate revenue reports. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169266-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169266-1 Fri, 22 Mar 2002 07:55:01 GMT Witnesses testified about the Corporate and Auditing Accountability Responsibility and Transparency Act designed to ensure adequate and accurate checks on corporate financial records. Among the issues addressed were allegations of auditing irregularities of the Enron corporation, the extent to which auditors should be allowed to provide consulting services, and potential conflicts of interest by financial experts working in the industry. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169238-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169238-1 Thu, 21 Mar 2002 07:09:41 GMT Representative LaFalce talked about legislative proposals to regulate the accounting industry and hearings scheduled on the subject for later in the day. He also responded to viewer comments and questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169227-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169227-4 Wed, 20 Mar 2002 14:01:17 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169211-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169211-2 Tue, 19 Mar 2002 18:59:05 GMT Chairman Greenspan reported on the state of the U.S. economy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168853-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168853-1 Thu, 28 Feb 2002 08:17:41 GMT House Financial Services Committee members talked to reporters about new regulatory provisions on Wall Street research analysts. Following their prepared remarks they answered questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168580-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168580-1 Fri, 08 Feb 2002 00:14:43 GMT Representatives spoke to reporters about proposed regulations to ensure the security of employee 401K retirement funds in the wake of the Enron financial collapse. Following their remarks they answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168564-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168564-1 Thu, 07 Feb 2002 01:00:02 GMT Following a period of committee business in which members debated whether to swear in all witnesses, Mr. Pitt testified under oath about investigations into the financial collapse of Enron and the reaction of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Among the issues he addressed were accounting standards, auditing rules, investor confidence in the market, and his plan to establish an independent accountability board. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168512-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168512-1 Mon, 04 Feb 2002 19:09:16 GMT Mr. Powers testified about his investigation into Enron's financial collapse and accounting problems. He said that the investigation "found systematic and pervasive attempts by management to misrepresent financial transactions." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168512-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168512-2 Mon, 04 Feb 2002 23:07:52 GMT Witnesses testified about money laundering schemes and legislation to interdict funds used by terrorists and terrorist organizations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168431-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168431-1 Wed, 30 Jan 2002 04:19:11 GMT Witnesses testified about the collapse of Enron and the possible impact on investors and financial markets. Among the topics addressed were auditing practices, charges of financial mismanagement, and potential criminal violations of securities laws. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167795-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167795-1 Thu, 13 Dec 2001 00:59:09 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167513-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167513-1 Thu, 29 Nov 2001 15:00:29 GMT House majority leader Armey jointed members of the House Financial Services Committee to talk with reporters about the status of terrorism insurance legislation. They answered questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167366-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167366-1 Sat, 17 Nov 2001 01:29:39 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167324-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167324-1 Thu, 15 Nov 2001 15:00:11 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167276-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167276-2 Tue, 13 Nov 2001 18:59:20 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166853-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166853-3 Tue, 23 Oct 2001 21:59:59 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166853-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166853-2 Tue, 23 Oct 2001 17:59:35 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166723-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166723-1 Wed, 17 Oct 2001 14:00:23 GMT Rep. Maloney (D-NY) appeared on the floor wearing a burka. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166698-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166698-3 Tue, 16 Oct 2001 22:33:35 GMT Witnesses testified about the nation's financial markets and the insurance industry's commitment and ability to keep its promises in wake of the previous week's terrorist attacks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166308-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166308-1 Thu, 27 Sep 2001 03:49:01 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166040-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166040-3 Fri, 14 Sep 2001 21:44:24 GMT Representatives spoke to reporters about reopening financial markets after attacks on the World Trade Center had shut them down for four days. Following their remarks they answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166024-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166024-1 Thu, 13 Sep 2001 20:04:52 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165348-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165348-1 Thu, 26 Jul 2001 14:00:29 GMT Four ambassadorial nominees testified about their qualifications to represent the U.S. in the United Kingdom, Russia, France and Malta, respectively. Senator McConnell introduced Mr. Farish. Senator Schumer and Rep. LaFalce introduced Mr. Gioia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164876-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164876-1 Fri, 22 Jun 2001 07:02:23 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164745-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164745-1 Thu, 14 Jun 2001 14:00:17 GMT The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 3. Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Ronald F. Christian. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Underwood to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:00 p.m. today. Mr. Gilchrest moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. Considered under suspension of the rules. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 642. At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. H.R. 642: to reauthorize the Chesapeake Bay Office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes Mr. Sensenbrenner asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Judiciary have until 6:00 p.m. on April 20 to file a report on H.R. 392. Agreed to without objection. H.R. 392: for the relief of Nancy B. Wilson Mr. Sensenbrenner asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Judiciary have until 6:00 p.m. on April 20 to file a report on H.R. 503. Agreed to without objection H.R. 503: to amend title 18, United States Code, and the Uniform Code of Military Justice to protect unborn children from assault and murder, and for other purposes Mr. Sensenbrenner asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Judiciary have until 6:00 p.m. on April 20 to file a report on H.R. 863. Agreed to without objection. H.R. 863: to provide grants to ensure increased accountability for juvenile offenders Mr. Sensenbrenner asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Judiciary have until 6:00 p.m. on April 20 to file a report on H.R. 1209. Agreed to without objection. H.R. 1209: to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to determine whether an alien is a child, for purposes of classification as an immediate relative, based on the age of the alien on the date the classification petition with respect to the alien is filed, and for other purposes Mr. Sensenbrenner asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Judiciary have until 6:00 p.m. on April 20 to file a report on H.J. Res. 41. Agreed to without objection. H.J. Res. 41: proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to tax limitations Mr. Sensenbrenner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. Considered under suspension of the rules. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 768. At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. H.R. 768: to amend the Improving America's Schools Act of 1994 to make permanent the favorable treatment of need-based educational aid under the antitrust laws Mr. Platts moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. Considered under suspension of the rules. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 59. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. H. Con. Res. 59: expressing the sense of Congress regarding the establishment of National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. Considered under suspension of the rules. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 91. At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. H. Res. 91: expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the human rights situation in Cuba Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. Considered under suspension of the rules. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 56. At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. H. Res. 56: urging the appropriate representative of the United States to the United Nations Commission on Human Rights to introduce at the annual meeting of the Commission a resolution calling upon the People's Republic of China to end its human rights violations in China and Tibet, and for other purposes Mr. Oxley moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. Considered under suspension of the rules. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 974. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. H.R. 974: to increase the number of interaccount transfers which may be made from business accounts at depository institutions, to authorize the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to pay interest on reserves, and for other purposes Mr. Ney moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. Considered under suspension of the rules. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 66. At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. H. Con. Res. 66: authorizing the printing of a revised and updated version of the House document entitled ``Women in Congress, 1917-1990'' The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:00 P.M. today. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163519-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163519-2 Tue, 03 Apr 2001 18:00:29 GMT The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:00 p.m. today. Mr. Gilchrest moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. Considered under suspension of the rules. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 642. At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. H.R. 642: to reauthorize the Chesapeake Bay Office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes Mr. Sensenbrenner asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Judiciary have until 6:00 p.m. on April 20 to file a report on H.R. 392. Agreed to without objection. H.R. 392: for the relief of Nancy B. Wilson Mr. Sensenbrenner asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Judiciary have until 6:00 p.m. on April 20 to file a report on H.R. 503. Agreed to without objection H.R. 503: to amend title 18, United States Code, and the Uniform Code of Military Justice to protect unborn children from assault and murder, and for other purposes Mr. Sensenbrenner asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Judiciary have until 6:00 p.m. on April 20 to file a report on H.R. 863. Agreed to without objection. H.R. 863: to provide grants to ensure increased accountability for juvenile offenders Mr. Sensenbrenner asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Judiciary have until 6:00 p.m. on April 20 to file a report on H.R. 1209. Agreed to without objection. H.R. 1209: to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to determine whether an alien is a child, for purposes of classification as an immediate relative, based on the age of the alien on the date the classification petition with respect to the alien is filed, and for other purposes Mr. Sensenbrenner asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Judiciary have until 6:00 p.m. on April 20 to file a report on H.J. Res. 41. Agreed to without objection. H.J. Res. 41: proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to tax limitations Mr. Sensenbrenner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. Considered under suspension of the rules. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 768. At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. H.R. 768: to amend the Improving America's Schools Act of 1994 to make permanent the favorable treatment of need-based educational aid under the antitrust laws Mr. Platts moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. Considered under suspension of the rules. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 59. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. H. Con. Res. 59: expressing the sense of Congress regarding the establishment of National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. Considered under suspension of the rules. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 91. At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. H. Res. 91: expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the human rights situation in Cuba Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. Considered under suspension of the rules. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 56. At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. H. Res. 56: urging the appropriate representative of the United States to the United Nations Commission on Human Rights to introduce at the annual meeting of the Commission a resolution calling upon the People's Republic of China to end its human rights violations in China and Tibet, and for other purposes Mr. Oxley moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. Considered under suspension of the rules. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 974. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. H.R. 974: to increase the number of interaccount transfers which may be made from business accounts at depository institutions, to authorize the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to pay interest on reserves, and for other purposes Mr. Ney moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. Considered under suspension of the rules. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 66. At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. H. Con. Res. 66: authorizing the printing of a revised and updated version of the House document entitled ``Women in Congress, 1917-1990'' The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:00 P.M. today. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163519-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163519-5 Tue, 03 Apr 2001 00:00:00 GMT The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 27. ORDER OF BUSINESS - Mr. Ney asked unanimous consent that it be in order at any time on the legislative day of March 27, 2001, without intervention of any point of order to consider H. Res. 84; that the resolution be considerd as read for amendment; that the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on House Administration now printed in the resolution be considered as adopted; and that the previous question be considered as ordered on the resolution, as amended, to adoption without intervening motion except one hour of debate equally divided and controlled. Agreed to without objection. Mr. Ney asked unanimous consent to consider pursuant to a previous order of the House. Considered by unanimous consent. An amendment made in order as original text and considered as adopted by special order. DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 84. On agreeing to the House Administration amendment Agreed to without objection. Amendment in the nature of a substitute reported by the House Committee on House Administration. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution, as amended, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Subsequently, on the question of adoption, Mr. Hoyer demanded the Yeas and Nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day. The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House. H. Res. 84: providing for the expenses of certain committees of the House of Representatives in the One Hundred Seventh Congress The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 5:00 P.M. today. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163405-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163405-3 Tue, 27 Mar 2001 21:03:11 GMT Bills Introduced: 47 public bills, H.R. 1, 1160-1205; 1 private bill, H.R. 1206; and 10 resolutions, H.J. Res. 40-41; H. Con. Res. 77-82, and H. Res. 98-99, were introduced. Pages H1112-15 Reports Filed: No Reports were filed today. Speaker Pro Tempore: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed Representative Bass to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. Page H1063 Guest Chaplain: The prayer was offered by Rev. Rebecca Hartvigsen, Home of Guiding Hands, Santee, California. Page H1063 JOURNAL VOTE POSTPONED - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Stearns demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Stearns objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Hinchey to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 132 and H.R. 395. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be designated by the Chair. Mr. Sensenbrenner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. Considered under suspension of the rules. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 802. At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. H.R. 802: to authorize the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor, and for other purposes Considered as privileged matter. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 93. H. Res. 93: providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 247) to amend the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to authorize communities to use community development block grant funds for construction of tornado-safe shelters in manufactured home parks Mr. LaFalce moved that the House do now adjourn. On motion to adjourn Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 71 - 336 (Roll no. 56). DEBATE - The House continued with debate on H. Res. 93. The previous question was ordered without objection. On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 246 - 169 (Roll no. 57). Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. H. Res. 93: providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 247) to amend the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to authorize communities to use community development block grant funds for construction of tornado-safe shelters in manufactured home parks Considered as unfinished business. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 58). Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. H.R. 1099: to make changes in laws governing Coast Guard personnel, increase marine safety, renew certain groups that advise the Coast Guard on safety issues, make miscellaneous improvements to Coast Guard operations and policies, and for other purposes Considered as unfinished business. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 59). Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. H.R. 802: to authorize the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor, and for other purposes Joint Economic Committee - the Chair appointed the following member of the House to the Joint Economic Committee: Mr. Saxton. House Commission on Congressional Mailing Standards - the Chair appointed the following members of the House to the House Commission on Congressional Mailing Standards: Mr. Ney, Mr. Aderholt, Mr. Reynolds, Mr. Hoyer, Mr. Frost and Mr. Thompson of MS. Board of Trustees of the John C. Stennis Center - the Chair appointed the following member of the House to the Board of Trustees of the John C. Stennis Center: Mr. Pickering. Board of Trustees for the John C. Stennis Center - the Minority Leader appointed the following member of the House to the Board of Trustees for the John C. Stennis Center: Mr. Lewis of GA. Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress - the Chair appointed Mr. Timothy J. Johnson, Minnetonka, Minnesota. The House received a communication from the Honorable Jeff Trandahl, Clerk. Pursuant to the provisions of 44 U.S.C. 2702, the Clerk notified the House of his reappointment as a member of the Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress the following person: Susan Palmer, Aurora, Illinois. Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 93. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 247 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the Congressional Record and numbered 1 pursuant to clause 8 of rule XVIII. Measure will be considered read. Bill is open to amendments. House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 93 and Rule XXIII. The Speaker designated the Honorable Dan Miller to act as Chairman of the Committee. GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 247. Amendment offered by Mr. Frank. An amendment to provide $50,000,000 in assistance in FY 2002 only for activities pursuant to section 105 (a)(24) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Frank amendment under the five-minute rule. On agreeing to the Frank amendment Agreed to by voice vote. Amendment offered by Mr. Traficant. An amendment numbered 2 printed in the Congressional Record to add "Buy-American" provisions. DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Traficant amendment under the five-minute rule. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Bachus demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. Amendment offered by Mr. LaFalce. An amendment to provide that a shelter assisted with amounts made available in the bill shall be located in a neighborhood consisting predominantly of persons of low and moderate income. On agreeing to the LaFalce amendment Agreed to by voice vote. Amendment offered by Mr. LaFalce. An amendment to add text stipulating that a shelter assisted with amounts made available in the bill may not be made available exclusively for use of the residents of a particular manufactured housing park or of other manufactured housing, but shall generally serve the residents of the area in which it is located. On agreeing to the LaFalce amendment Agreed to by voice vote. On agreeing to the Traficant amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 396 - 0 (Roll no. 60). The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 247. The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. On passage Passed by recorded vote: 401 - 6 (Roll no. 61). Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 247. H.R. 247: to amend the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to authorize communities to use community development block grant funds for construction of tornado-safe shelters in manufactured home parks The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. Mr. Dreier asked unanimous consent that it be in order on Tuesday, Mar. 27, 2001, for the Speaker, as though pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, to declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for a period of debate on the subject of the concurrent resolution on the budget for FY 2002; that such period of debate not exceed 3 hours, equally divided and controlled; that after such period of debate, the Committee of the Whole rise without motion; and that no further consideration of the concurrent resolution on the budget for FY 2002 be in order except pursuant to a subsequent order of the House. Mr. Chabot asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet on March 26 at 2 p.m. Agreed to without objection. Mr. Chabot asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns on March 26, it adjourn to meet at 12:30 p.m. on March 27. Agreed to without objection. Mr. Chabot asked unanimous consent that business in order under the Calendar Wednesday rule be dispensed with on Mar. 28. Agreed to without objection. Mr. Chabot asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider. Considered by unanimous consent. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 69. Amendment offered by Mr. Chabot. An amendment to clarify that the provisions of the amended paragraph apply to The Hague Conference on Private International Law. On agreeing to the Chabot amendment Agreed to without objection. On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. Amendment offered by Mr. Chabot. An amendment to the preamble. On agreeing to the Chabot amendment Agreed to without objection. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. H. Con. Res. 69: expressing the sense of the Congress on the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction and urging all Contracting States to the Convention to recommend the production of practice guides SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. Mr. Grucci moved that the House do now adjourn. The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on March 26, 2001. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163327-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163327-1 Thu, 22 Mar 2001 14:59:44 GMT