Ordered, That the Clerk notify the Senate thereof. 1114.20 PERMISSION TO FILE CONFERENCE REPORT On motion of Mr. REGULA, by unanimous consent, the managers on the part of the House were granted permission until midnight Friday, October 15, 1999, to file a conference report on the bill (H.R. 2466) making appropriations for the Department of Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000, and for other purposes; together with a statement thereon, for printing in the Record under the rule. ¶114.21 ADJOURNMENT OVER On motion of Mr. FOLEY, by unanimous consent, Ordered, That when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet on Monday, October 18, 1999, at 12:30 p.m. for "morning-hour debate". ¶114.22 CALENDAR WEDNESDAY BUSINESS DISPENSED WITH On motion of Mr. FOLEY, by unanimous consent, Ordered, That business in order for consideration on Wednesday, October 20, 1999, under clause 7, rule XV, the Calendar Wednesday rule, be dispensed with. ¶114.23 ENROLLED BILL SIGNED Mr. THOMAS, from the Committee on House Administration, reported that that committee had examined and found truly enrolled a bill of the House of the following title, which was thereupon signed by the Speaker: H.R. 2561. An Act making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000, and for other purposes. 1114.24 BILLS PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT Mr. THOMAS, from the committee on House Administration, reported that that committee did on the following date present to the President, for his approval, bills of the House of the following titles: On October 13, 1999: H.R. 560. To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at the intersection of Comercio and San Justo Streets, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, as the "Jose V. Toledo Federal Building and United States Courthouse". H.R. 1906. Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000, and for other purposes. 1114.25 LEAVE OF ABSENCE By unanimous consent, leave of absence was granted To Mr. GREEN of Texas, for today; To Ms. CARSON, for today; and To Mr. MCNULTY, for today and the balance of the week. at 6 o'clock and 57 minutes p.m., the House adjourned until 12:30 p.m. on Monday, October 18, 1999. 1114.27 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of committees were delivered to the Clerk for printing and reference to the proper calendar, as follows: Mr. SMITH of Texas: Committee on the Judiciary. H.R. 2886. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an adopted alien who is less than 18 years of age may be considered a child under such Act if adopted with or after a sibling who is a child under such Act (Rept. No. 106-383). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union. Mr. BLILEY: Committee on Commerce. H.R. 486. A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission to preserve lowpower television stations that provide community broadcasting, and for other purposes; with an amendment (Rept. No. 106-384). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union. Mr. GOODLING: Committee on Education and the Workforce. H.R. 1987. A bill to allow the recovery of attorneys' fees and costs by certain employers and labor organizations who are prevailing parties in proceedings brought against them by the National Labor Relations Board or by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration; with an amendment (Rept. No. 106-385). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union. ¶114.28 PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Under clause 2 of rule XII, public bills and resolutions were introduced and severally referred, as follows: By Mr. SHUSTER (for himself and Mr. H.R. 3072. A bill to provide for increased access to airports in the United Kingdom by United States air carriers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. By Mrs. JOHNSON of Connecticut (for herself, Mr. CARDIN, Mr. ENGLISH, Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky, Mr. MATSUI, Mr. FOLEY, Mr. MCCRERY, Mr. STARK, Mr. CAMP, Mr. JEFFERSON, Mr. COYNE, and Mr. THOMAS): H.R. 3073. A bill to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to provide for grants for projects designed to promote responsible fatherhood, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. By Mr. COOK: H.R. 3074. A bill to repeal the Federal estate and gift taxes and the alternative minimum tax on individuals and corporations; to the Committee on Ways and Means. By Mr. THOMAS (for himself, Mr. AR- WELLER, Mr. HULSHOF, Mr. McINNIS, Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky, Mr. FOLEY, Mr. BLUNT, Mr. THUNE, Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin, Mr. HUTCHINSON, Mr. RILEY, Mr. PETERSON of Pennsylvania, Mr. LATHAM, Mr. STUMP, Mr. SMITH of Michigan, Mr. WALDEN of Oregon, Ms. DANNER, Mr. SWEENEY, Mr. HASTINGS of Washington, Mr. BACHUS, Mr. KOLBE, Mr. LATOURETTE, Mr. BASS, Mr. PICKERING, Mr. SHAYS, Mr. MORAN of Kansas, Mr. LUCAS of Oklahoma, and MS. PRYCE of Ohio): H.R. 3075. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to make corrections and refinements in the Medicare Program as revised by the Balanced Budget Act of 1997; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. By Mr. DEAL of Georgia (for himself, H.R. 3076. A bill to provide for the assessment of civil penalties for aliens who illegally enter the United States and for persons smuggling aliens within the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. By Mr. DOOLEY of California (for himself, Mr. RADANOVICH, Mr. CONDIT, and Mr. THOMAS): H.R. 3077. A bill to amend the Act that authorized construction of the San Luis Unit of the Central Valley Project, California, to facilitate water transfers in the Central Valley Project; to the Committee on Resources. By Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA: H.R. 3078. A bill to direct the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the National Marine Fisheries Service, to study the practice of shark finning in United States waters of the Central and Western Pacific Ocean and the effects that practice is having on shark populations in the Pacific Ocean; to the Committee on Resources. By Ms. HOOLEY of Oregon: H.R. 3079. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish an outpatient clinic in Salem, Oregon; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. By Mr. KILDEE (for himself, Mr. KEN- H.R. 3080. A bill to amend the Indian SelfDetermination and Education Assistance Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish the American Indian Education Foundation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. By Mr. LAZIO (for himself, Mr. CONDIT, Mr. SHIMKUS, Mr. CRAMER, Mr. SHERWOOD, Mr. BISHOP, Mr. WELLER, MS. HOOLEY of Oregon, Mr. PICKERING, and Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota): H.R. 3081. A bill to increase the Federal minimum wage and to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax benefits for small businesses, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. By Mr. RAMSTAD (for himself, Mr. HERGER, Mr. HOUGHTON, Mrs. JOHN- H.R. 3082. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit certain allocations of S corporation stock held by an employee stock ownership plan; to the Committee on Ways and Means. By Ms. SCHAKOWSKY (for herself, Ms. Mrs. H.R. 3083. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide protection for battered immigrant women, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Banking and Financial Services, Education and the Workforce, Agriculture, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. By Mr. SHIMKUS (for himself, Mr. H.R. 3084. A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to contribute funds for the establishment of an interpretative center on the life and contributions of President ABRAHAM LINCOLN; to the Committee on Resources. By Mr. TERRY (for himself and Mr. H.R. 3085. A bill to provide discretionary spending offsets for fiscal year 2000; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Transportation and Infrastructure, Resources, Commerce, Education and the Workforce, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. By Mrs. THURMAN (for herself and Mr. H.R. 3086. A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make changes in payment methodologies under the Medicare Program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act, and to provide for short-term coverage of outpatient prescription drugs to Medicare beneficiaries who lose drug coverage under Medicare+Choice plans; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. By Mr. WEINER (for himself, Mr. FORBES, MS. SLAUGHTER, Mr. WALSH, Mr. SWEENEY, Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York, Mrs. LOWEY, and Mr. NADLER): H.R. 3087. A bill to provide assistance to State and local forensic laboratories in analyzing DNA samples from convicted offenders, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. By Mr. WELDON of Florida: H.R. 3088. A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide additional protections to victims of rape; to the Committee on the Judiciary. By Mr. MORAN of Kansas (for himself and Mr. HALL of Texas): H. Con. Res. 198. Concurrent resolution acknowledging and commemorating the service of Dwight D. Eisenhower as General of the Army and President of the United States; to the Committee on Government Reform. By Mr. BARTON of Texas (for himself, H. Res. 331. A resolution amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide for mandatory drug testing of Members, officers, and employees of the House of Representatives; to the Committee on Rules. By Mr. GREEN of Wisconsin (for him- H. Res. 332. A resolution condemning the communist regime in Laos for its many human rights abuses, including its role in the abduction of United States citizens Houa Ly and Michael Vang; to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. 1114.29 ADDITIONAL SPONSORS Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors were added to public bills and resolutions as follows: H.R. 21: Mr. GORDON, Mr. VITTER, Mrs. BIGGERT, and Mr. MANZULLO. H.R. 274: Mr. BAKER, Mr. WATKINS, and Mr. GOODE. H.R. 405: Mr. SCARBOROUGH. H.R. 501: Mr. OWENS. H.R. 534: Mr. KASICH and Mr. HOLDEN. H.R. 583: Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. H.R. 664: Mr. BARCIA and Mr. WYNN. H.R. 701: Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. PORTMAN, and Mr. SOUDER. H.R. 710: Mr. BARR of Georgia, Mr. KOLBE, and Mr. HOYER. H.R. 721: Mr. CANADY of Florida. H.R. 827: Mr. BECERRA, MS. STABENOW, Mr. H.R. 1071: Mr. BARCIA and Mr. GEJDENSON. H.R. 1182: Mr. DICKEY. H.R. 1221: Mr. DEAL of Georgia, Mrs. LOWEY, and Mr. BONIOR. H.R. 1248: Mr. HOYER, Mr. UDALL of Colorado, Mr. TURNER, and Mr. BURTON of Indi ana. H.R. 1265: Mr. HALL of Texas. H.R. 1274: Mr. JACKSON of Illinois. H.R. 1304: Mr. FATTAH and Mr. GIBBONS. H.R. 1385: Mr. GREEN of Wisconsin. H.R. 1413: Ms. GRANGER. H.R. 1634: Mr. FROST. H.R. 1650: Mr. MASCARA and Mr. BASS. H.R. 1693: Mr. LAMPSON. H.R. 1771: Mr. HILL of Montana. H.R. 1772: Mr. HILL of Montana. H.R. 1776: Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania and Mr. BONILLA. H.R. 1795: Mr. COBLE, Mrs. JONES of Ohio, Mr. Mr. GONZALEZ, Mr. McGOVERN, and MORAN of Virginia. H.R. 1837: Mr. BARRETT of Wisconsin, Mr. HOSTETTLER, MS. DANNER, Mr. WATKINS, Mr. HUTCHINSON, Mr. FLETCHER, and Mr. WELDON of Florida. H.R. 1838: Mr. KING. H.R. 1839: Mr. LIPINSKI. H.R. 1918: Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. H.R. 1933: Mr. CALVERT and Mr. MANZULLO. H.R. 1987: Mr. LARGENT, Mr. HILL of Montana, Mr. Goss, Mr. DUNCAN, Mr. DELAY, and Mr. ARMEY. H.R. 2059: Mr. MCGOVERN and Mr. HOYER. H.R. 2066: Mr. DOOLEY of California, Mr. STUPAK, Mr. GEJDENSON, Mr. GANSKE, Mr. PRICE of North Carolina, and Mr. GUTKNECHT. H.R. 2100: Mr. LAHOOD. H.R. 2129: Mr. BILBRAY, Mr. HOBSON, Mr. BOEHNER, Mr. CHAMBLISS, and Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. H.R. 2141: Mr. DIAZ-BALART, Mr. RANGEL, and Mr. PAUL. H.R. 2162: Mr. SMITH of Michigan and Mr. PITTS. H.R. 2200: Mr. DEFAZIO. H.R. 2241: Mrs. LOWEY, Mr. SANDLIN, Mr. SHAYS, and Mr. BARR of Georgia. H.R. 2244: Mr. BLUNT and Mr. HANSEN. H.R. 2316: Ms. NORTON. H.R. 2319: Mr. DEMINT, Ms. LOFGREN, and Mr. BARCIA. H.R. 2341: Mr. BERRY, Mr. OXLEY, Mr. Wu, Mr. PORTER, Mr. HOEFFEL, Mrs. MALONEY of New York, Mrs. CUBIN, Mr. HAYWORTH, Mr. FOLEY, Mr. JEFFERSON, Mr. CAMP, Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mrs. THURMAN, Mr. ORTIZ, Mr. SAWYER, Mr. PORTMAN, and Mr. SCOTT. H.R. 2366: Mr. WATKINS. H.R. 2551: Mr. LEACH, Mr. HUNTER, Mr. H.R. 2569: Mr. MENENDEZ, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Ms. MCCARTHY of Missouri, and Mr. PAYNE. H.R. 2595: Mr. VISCLOSKY. H.R. 2631: Mr. FROST and Mr. GOODE. H.R. 2719: Mr. RANGEL. H.R. 2722: Mr. GREEN of Texas. H.R. 2726: Mr. KUYKENDALL, Mr. STUMP, Mr. EDWARDS, Mr. ROGAN, Mr. WICKER, Mr. PICKERING, and Mr. BARCIA. H.R. 2738: Ms. BALDWIN and Mr. HALL of Ohio. H.R. 2744: Mr. VITTER, Mr. RAHALL, Mr. VISCLOSKY, Mr. MOLLOHAN, Mr. STARK, Mr. BALDACCI, and Mr. BORSKI. H.R. 2749: Mr. WATKINS. H.R. 2785: Mr. MCCOLLUM and Mr. STEARNS. H.R. 2870: Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts and Mr. SKELTON. H.R. 2907: Mrs. MINK of Hawaii. H.R. 2933: Mr. UNDERWOOD AND MR. PHELPS. H.R. 2934: Mr. PHELPS. H.R. 2953: Mr. Cook, MS. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, and Mr. HOUGHTON. H.R. 2956: Mr. WEXLER, Ms. MCKINNEY, and Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. H.R. 2991: Mr. BISHOP, Mr. GUTKNECHT, Mr. HERGER, Mr. COOK, Mr. SANDLIN, Mr. BONILLA, Mr. GOODLATTE, and Mr. HILL of Montana. H.R. 2995: Mr. MCHUGH, Mr. MCNULTY, Mr. RILEY, and Mr. WELDON of Florida. H.R. 3012: Mr. COBURN, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. CHAMBLISS, Mr. SHIMKUS, Mr. SHAYS, and Mr. TANCREDO. H.R. 3034: Mr. MICA and Mr. KNOLLENBERG. H.J. Res. 46: Mr. EVANS, Mrs. JONES of Ohio, Mr. SAXTON, Mr. RODRIGUEZ, MS. LEE, Mrs. MEEK of Florida, Mr. MARTINEZ, Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. NADLER, Ms. RIVERS, MS. DELAURO, Mr. BECERRA, MS. CARSON, MS. WOOLSEY, Mr. KUYKENDALL, Mr. MEEKS of New York, Ms. MCKINNEY, Mr. HAYWORTH, MS. SANCHEZ, MS. BROWN of Florida, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. JACKSON of Illinois and Mr. PICKETT. H.J. Res. 56: Mr. CROWLEY. H. Con. Res. 30: Mr. SMITH of Texas. H. Con. Res. 62: Mr. VENTO. H. Con. Res. 89: Mr. DINGELL, Mr. LINDER, Mr. KLECZKA, and Mr. PASCRELL. H. Con. Res. 120: Mr. DREIER. H. Con. Res. 166: Mr. SCHAFFER. H. Res. 82: Mr. KUCINICH. H. Res. 285: Mr. ANDREWS. H. Res. 298: Mr. MCINTYRE, MS. CARSON, Mr. HOLT, MS. NORTON, Mr. DIXON, Mr. LUTHER, Mr. LUCAS of Kentucky, Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. HOSTETTLER, Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland, and Ms. MCCARTHY of Missouri. H. Res. 325: Mr. COOK, Mr. CAPUANO, and Mr. HOUGHTON. 1114.30 DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors were deleted from public bills and resolutions as follows: H.R. 1275: Mr. COBURN. H.R. 1304: Mr. COBURN. MONDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1999 (115) ¶115.1 APPOINTMENT OF SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE The House was called to order at 12:30 p.m. by the SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. BALLENGER, who laid before the House the following communication: WASHINGTON, DC, October 18, 1999. I hereby appoint the Honorable CASS BALLENGER to act as Speaker pro tempore on this day. J. DENNIS HASTERT, Speaker of the House of Representatives. 1115.2 MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE A message from the Senate by Ms. McDevitt, one of its clerks, announced that the Senate had passed with amendments in which the concurrence of the House is requested, bills of the House of the following titles: H.R. 659. An Act to authorize appropriations for the protection of Paoli and Brandywine Battlefields in Pennsylvania, to direct the National Park Service to conduct a special resource study of Paoli and Brandywine Battlefields, to authorize the Valley Forge Museum of the American Revolution at Valley Forge National Historical Park, and for other purposes. H.R. 2990. An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals greater access to health insurance through a health care tax deduction, a long-term care deduction, and other health-related tax incentives, to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide access to and choice in health care through associa tion health plans, to amend the Public Health Service Act to create new pooling opportunities for small employers to obtain greater access to health coverage through HealthMarts; to amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to protect consumers in managed care plans and other health coverage; and for other purposes. The message also announced that the Senate insists upon its amendment to the bill (H.R. 2990) "An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals greater access to health insurance through a health care tax deduction, a long-term care deduction, and other health-related tax incentives, to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide access to and choice in health care through association health plans, to amend the Public Health Service Act to create new pooling opportunities for small employers to obtain greater access to health coverage through HealthMarts; to amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to protect consumers in managed care plans and other health coverage; and for other purposes," requests a conference with the House on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses thereon, and appoints Mr. JEFFORDS, Mr. GREGG, Mr. FRIST, Mr. HUTCHINSON, Mr. NICKLES, Mr. GRAMM, Mr. ENZI, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. DODD, Mr. HARKIN, MS. MIKULSKI, and Mr. ROCKEFELLER, to be the conferees on the part of the Senate. The message also announced that the Senate has passed bills of the following titles in which concurrence of the House is requested: S. 548. An Act to establish the Fallen Timbers Battlefield and Fort Miamis National Historical Site in the State of Ohio. S. 762. An Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study to determine the national significance of the Miami Circle site in the State of Florida as well as the suitability and feasibility of its inclusion in the National Park System as part of Biscayne National Park, and for other purposes. S. 938. An Act to eliminate restrictions on the acquisition of certain land contiguous to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, and for other purposes. 115.3 "MORNING-HOUR DEBATE" The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. BALLENGER, pursuant to the order of the House of Tuesday, January 19, 1999, recognized Members for "morning-hour debate". 1115.4 RECESS-12:43 P.M. The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. BALLENGER, pursuant to clause 12 of rule I, declared the House in recess at 12 o'clock 43 minutes p.m. until 2 o'clock p.m. 1115.5 AFTER RECESS-2 P.M. The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mrs. BIGGERT, called the House to order. 1115.6 APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mrs. BIGGERT, announced she had examined and approved the Journal of the proceedings of Thursday, October 14, 1999. Mr. DOOLITTLE, pursuant to clause 1, rule I, objected to the Chair's approval of the Journal. The question being put, viva voce, Will the House agree to the Chair's approval of said Journal? The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mrs. BIGGERT, announced that the yeas had it. Mr. DOOLITTLE objected to the vote on the ground that a quorum was not present and not voting. The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mrs. BIGGERT, pursuant to clause 8, rule XX, announced that the vote would be postponed until later today. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn. 1115.7 COMMUNICATIONS Executive and other communications, pursuant to clause 2, rule XIV, were referred as follows: 4794. A letter from the Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule-School Nutrition Service: Nondiscretionary Technical Amendments (RIN: 0584-AC01) received October 12, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 4795. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting the request and availability of appropriations to enable the Department of Health and Human Services' Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program to support the needs of New Jersey in the wake of Hurricane Floyd; (H. Doc. No. 106-144); to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed. 4796. A letter from the Director, Defense Procurement, Department of Defense, transmitting the Department's final rule-Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Congressional Medal of Honor [DFARS Case 98-D304] received October 12, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Armed Services. 4797. A letter from the Director, Defense Procurement, Department of Defense, transmitting the Department's final rule-Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Brand Name or Equal Purchase Descriptions [DFARS Case 99-D023] received October 12, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Armed Services. 4798. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule-Approval and Promulgation of State Implementation Plan: Alaska [AK21–1709; FRL-6450–8] received October 13, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services. 4799. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule-Final Flood Elevation Determinations-received October 13, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services. 4800. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final ruleChanges in Flood Elevation Determination [Docket No. FEMA-7296] received October 13, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services. 4801. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule-Final Flood Elevation Determinations-received October 13, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services. 4802. A letter from the Director, Corporate Policy and Research Department, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, transmitting the Corporation's final rule-Allocation of Assets in Single-Employer Plans; Interest Assumptions for Valuing Benefits-received October 12, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. 4803. A letter from the Deputy Executive Secretary to the Department, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's final rule-Human Drugs and Biologics; Determination That Informed Consent is NOT Feasible or Is Contrary to the Best Interests of Recipients; Revocation of 1990 Interim Final Rule; Establishment of New Interim Final Rule [Docket No. 90N0302] (RIN: 0910-A89) received October 5, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 4804. A letter from the Director, Office of Congressional Affairs, Office of the Secretary, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule— Final Standard Review Plan-received October 13, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 4805. A letter from the District of Columbia Auditor, Office of the District of Columbia Auditor, transmitting a report entitled "Audit of Public Service Commission Agency Fund for Fiscal Year 1998," pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform. 4806. A letter from the Executive Director, Committee For Purchase From People Who Are Blind Or Severely Disabled, transmitting the Committee's final rule-Additions to the Procurement List-received October 12, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform. 4807. A letter from the District of Columbia Auditor, Office of the District of Columbia Auditor, transmitting a report entitled "Audit of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3E for the period October 1, 1995 through September 30, 1998"; to the Committee on Government Reform. 4808. A letter from the General Counsel, Office of Management and Budget, transmitting the Office's final rule-Prompt Payment (RIN: 0348-AB47) received October 5, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform. 4809. A letter from the Director, Retirement and Insurance Service, Office of Insurance Programs, Office of Personnel Management, transmitting the Office's final ruleFederal Employee's Group Life Insurance Program: Court Orders (RIN: 3206-AI49) received October 12, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform. 4810. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final ruleFisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Vessels Catching Pacific Cod for Processing by the Offshore Component in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska [Docket No. 9903040629062-01; I.D. 100599B] received October 13, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 4811. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Branch, Customs Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting the Department's final rule—Interest On Underpayments And Overpayments of Customs Duties, Taxes, Fees And Interest [T.D. 99-74] (RIN: 1515 AB76) received October 8, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 4812. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Branch, Customs Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting the Department's final rule-Flights To And From Cuba [T.D. 99-71] (RIN: 1515-AC51) received October 4, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 4813. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-Administrative, Procedural, and Miscellaneous [Rev. Proc. 99-38] received October 5, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 4814. A letter from the Health Affairs, Assistant Secretary of Defense, transmitting a report regarding the appropriate health care for Gulf War veterans who suffer from a Gulf War illness.; jointly to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs and Armed Services. 115.8 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK-MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mrs. BIGGERT, laid before the House a communication, which was read as follows: OFFICE OF THE CLERK, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Washington, DC, October 15, 1999. Hon. DENNIS HASTERT, The Speaker, U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, DC. DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the permission granted to Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on October 15, 1999 at 11:10 a.m. That the Senate Agreed to conference report H.R. 2684; that the Senate passed without amendment H.R. 3036. With best wishes, I am Sincerely, JEFF TRANDAHL, ¶115.9 PAOLI AND BRANDYWINE BATTLEFIELDS Mr. DOOLITTLE moved to suspend the rules and agree to the following amendments of the Senate to the bill (H.R. 659) to authorize appropriations for the protection of Paoli and Brandywine Battlefields in Pennsylvania, to direct the National Park Service to conduct a special resource study of Paoli and Brandywine Battlefields, to authorize the Valley Forge Museum of the American Revolution at Valley Forge National Historical Park, and for other purposes: Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Pennsylvania Battlefields Protection Act of 1999". TITLE I PAOLI AND BRANDYWINE SEC. 101. PAOLI BATTLEFIELD PROTECTION. (a) PAOLI BATTLEFIELD.—The Secretary of the Interior (hereinafter referred to as the "Secretary") is authorized to provide funds to the borough of Malvern, Pennsylvania, for the acquisition of the area known as the "Paoli Battlefield”, located in the borough of Malvern, Pennsylvania, as generally depicted on the map entitled "Paoli Battlefield" numbered 80,000 and dated April 1999 (referred to in this title as the "Paoli Battlefield'). The map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service. (b) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.-The Secretary shall enter into a cooperative agreement with the borough of Malvern, Pennsylvania, for the management by the borough of the Paoli Battlefield. The Secretary may provide technical assistance to the borough of Malvern to assure the preservation and interpretation of the Paoli Battlefield's resources. (c) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— There are authorized to be appropriated $1,250,000 to carry out this section. Such funds shall be expended in the ratio of one dollar of Federal funds for each dollar of funds contributed by non-Federal sources. Any funds provided by the Secretary shall be subject to an agreement that provides for the protection of the Paoli Battlefield's resources. SEC. 102. BRANDYWINE BATTLEFIELD PROTECTION. (a) BRANDYWINE BATTLEField. (1) IN GENERAL.-The Secretary is authorized to provide funds to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, a political subdivision of the Commonwealth, or the Brandywine Conservancy, for the acquisition, protection, and preservation of land in an area generally known as the Meetinghouse Road Corridor, located in Chester County, Pennsylvania, as depicted on a map entitled "Brandywine Battlefield-Meetinghouse Road Corridor", numbered 80,000 and dated April 1999 (referred to in this title as the "Brandywine Battlefield”). The map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service. (2) WILLING SELLERS OR DONORS.-Lands and interests in land may be acquired pursuant to this section only with the consent of the owner thereof. (b) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.-The Secretary shall enter into a cooperative agreement with the same entity that is provided funds under subsection (a) for the management by the entity of the Brandywine Battlefield. The Secretary may also provide technical assistance to the entity to assure the preservation and interpretation of the Brandywine Battlefield's resources. (c) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— There are authorized to be appropriated $3,000,000 to carry out this section. Such funds shall be expended in the ratio of one dollar of Federal funds for each dollar of funds contributed by non-Federal sources. Any funds provided by the Secretary shall be subject to an agreement that provides for the protection of the battlefield's resources. TITLE II-VALLEY FORGE NATIONAL SEC. 201. PURPOSE. The purpose of this title is to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to enter into an agreement with the Valley Forge Historical Society (hereinafter referred to as the "Society"), to construct and operate a museum within the boundary of Valley Forge National Historical Park in cooperation with the Secretary. SEC. 202. VALLEY FORGE MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION AUTHORIZATION. (a) AGREEMENT AUTHORIZED.-The Secretary of the Interior, in administering the Valley Forge National Historical Park, is authorized to enter into an agreement under appropriate terms and conditions with the Society to facilitate the planning, construction, and operation of the Valley Forge Museum of the American Revolution on Federal land within the boundary of Valley Forge National Historical Park. (b) CONTENTS AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AGREEMENT.—An agreement entered into under subsection (a) shall— (1) authorize the Society to develop and operate the museum pursuant to plans developed by the Secretary and to provide at the museum appropriate and necessary programs and services to visitors to Valley Forge National Historical Park related to the story of Valley Forge and the American Revolution; (2) only be carried out in a manner consistent with the General Management Plan and other plans for the preservation and interpretation of the resources and values of Valley Forge National Historical Park; (3) authorize the Secretary to undertake at the museum activities related to the management of Valley Forge National Historical Park, including, but not limited to, provision of appropriate visitor information and interpretive facilities and programs related to Valley Forge National Historical Park; (4) authorize the Society, acting as a private nonprofit organization, to engage in activities appropriate for operation of the museum that may include, but are not limited to, charging appropriate fees, conducting events, and selling merchandise, tickets, and food to visitors to the museum; (5) provide that the Society's revenues from the museum's facilities and services shall be used to offset the expenses of the museum's operation; and (6) authorize the Society to occupy the museum so constructed for the term specified in the Agreement and subject to the following terms and conditions: (A) The conveyance by the Society to the United States of all right, title, and interest in the museum to be constructed at Valley Forge National Historical Park. (B) The Society's right to occupy and use the museum shall be for the exhibition, preservation, and interpretation of artifacts associated with the Valley Forge story and the American Revolution, to enhance the visitor experience of Valley Forge National Historical Park, and to conduct appropriately related activities of the society consistent with its mission and with the purposes for which the Valley Forge National Historical Park was established. Such right shall not be transferred or conveyed without the express consent of the Secretary. (C) Any other terms and conditions the Secretary determines to be necessary. SEC. 203. PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION. Nothing in this title authorizes the Secretary or the Society to take any actions in derogation of the preservation and protection of the values and resources of Valley Forge National Historical Park. An agreement entered into under section 202 shall be construed and implemented in light of the high public value and integrity of the Valley Forge National Historical Park and the National Park System. Amend the title so as to read: "An Act to authorize appropriations for the protection of Paoli and Brandywine Battlefields in Pennsylvania, to authorize the Valley Forge Museum of the American Revolution at Valley Forge National Historical Park, and for other purposes.". The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mrs. BIGGERT, recognized Mr. DOOLITTLE and Mr. KILDEE, each for 20 minutes. After debate, The question being put, viva voce, Will the House suspend the rules and agree to said amendments of the Senate to said bill? The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mrs. BIGGERT, announced that two-thirds of the Members present had voted in the affirmative. So, two-thirds of the Members present having voted in favor thereof, the rules were suspended and said amendments were agreed to. A motion to reconsider the vote whereby the rules were suspended and said Senate amendments were agreed to were, by unanimous consent, laid on the table. Ordered, That the Clerk notify the Senate thereof. 115.10 WATER RIGHTS CLAIMS OF THE CHIPPEWA CREE TRIBE Mr. DOOLITTLE moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 795) to provide for the settlement of the water rights claims of the Chippewa Cree Tribe of the Rocky Boy's Reservation, and for other purposes; as amended. The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mrs. BIGGERT, recognized Mr. DOOLITTLE and Mr. KILDEE, each for 20 minutes. After debate, The question being put, viva voce, Will the House suspend the rules and pass said bill, as amended? The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mrs. BIGGERT, announced that two-thirds of the Members present had voted in the affirmative. of So. two-thirds the Members present having voted in favor thereof, the rules were suspended and said bill, as amended, was passed. A motion to reconsider the whereby the rules were suspended and said bill, as amended, was passed was, the by unanimous consent, laid on table. Ordered, That the Clerk request the concurrence of the Senate in said bill. ¶115.11 CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER NATIONAL RECREATION AREA Mr. DOOLITTLE moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 2140) to improve protection and management of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area in the State of Georgia; as amended. The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mrs. BIGGERT, recognized Mr. DOOLITTLE and Mr. KILDEE, each for 20 minutes. After debate, The question being put, viva voce, Will the House suspend the rules and pass said bill, as amended? The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mrs. BIGGERT, announced that two-thirds of the Members present had voted in the affirmative. Mr. DOOLITTLE demanded that the vote be taken by the yeas and nays, which demand was supported by onefifth of the Members present, so the yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mrs. BIGGERT, pursuant to clause 8, rule XX, announced that further proceedings on the motion were postponed. $115.12 NORTH AMERICAN WETLANDS CONSERVATION COUNCIL Mr. DOOLITTLE moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 2821) to amend the North American Wetlands Conservation Act to provide for appointment of 2 additional members of the North American Wetlands Conservation Council; as amended. The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mrs. BIGGERT, recognized Mr. DOOLITTLE and Mr. KILDEE, each for 20 minutes. After debate, The question being put, viva voce, Will the House suspend the rules and pass said bill, as amended? The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mrs. BIGGERT, announced that two-thirds of the Members present had voted in the affirmative. So, two-thirds of the Members present having voted in favor thereof, the rules were suspended and said bill, as amended, was passed. A motion to reconsider the vote whereby the rules were suspended and said bill, as amended, was passed was, by unanimous consent, laid on on the table. Ordered, That the Clerk request the concurrence of the Senate in said bill. $115.13 ALIEN ADOPTION Mr. SMITH of Texas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 2886) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an adopted alien who is less than 18 years of age may be considered a child under such Act if adopted with or after a sibling who is a child under such Act. The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mrs. BIGGERT, recognized Mr. SMITH of Texas and Mr. KILDEE, each for 20 minutes. After debate, The question being put, viva voce, Will the House suspend the rules and pass said bill? The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mrs. BIGGERT, announced that two-thirds of the Members present had voted in the affirmative. Mr. SMITH of Texas demanded that the vote be taken by the yeas and nays, which demand was supported by onefifth of the Members present, so the yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mrs. BIGGERT, pursuant to clause 8, rule XX. announced that further proceedings on the motion were postponed. ¶115.14 GOVERNMENTAL PENSION PLANS Mr. GEKAS moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 462) to clarify that governmental pension plans of the possessions of the United States shall be treated in the same manner as State pension plans for purposes of the limitation on the State income taxation of pension income. The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mrs. BIGGERT, recognized Mr. GEKAS and Mr. KILDEE, each for 20 minutes. After debate, The question being put, viva voce, Will the House suspend the rules and pass said bill? The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mrs. BIGGERT, announced that two-thirds of the Members present had voted in the affirmative. So, two-thirds of the Members present having voted in favor thereof, the rules were suspended and said bill was passed. A motion to reconsider the vote whereby the rules were suspended and said bill was passed was, by unanimous consent, laid on the table. Ordered, That the Clerk request the concurrence of the Senate in said bill. ¶115.15 MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT Messages in writing from the President of the United States were commu |