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Oct. 21, 2002: Congressional Record publishes “MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE”

Volume 148, No. 138 covering the 2nd Session of the 107th Congress (2001 - 2002) was published by the Congressional Record.

The Congressional Record is a unique source of public documentation. It started in 1873, documenting nearly all the major and minor policies being discussed and debated.

“MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE” mentioning the Environmental Protection Agency was published in the House of Representatives section on pages H8031-H8032 on Oct. 21, 2002.

The publication is reproduced in full below:

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

A message from the Senate by Mr. Monahan, one of its clerks, announced that the Senate has passed with amendments in which the concurrence of the House is requested, bills of the House of the following titles:

H.R. 1070. An act to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out projects and conduct research for remediation of sediment contamination in areas of concern in the Great Lakes, and for other purposes.

H.R. 2546. An act to amend title 49, United States Code, to prohibit States from requiring a license or fee on account of the fact that a motor vehicle is providing interstate pre-arranged ground transportation service, and for other purposes.

H.R. 4878. An act to provide for estimates and reports of improper payments by Federal agencies.

The message also announced that the Senate has passed bills and concurrent resolutions of the following titles in which the concurrence of the House is requested:

S. 209. An act for the relief of Sung Jun Oh.

S. 453. An act for the relief of Denes and Gyorgyi Fulop.

S. 963. An act for the relief of Ana Esparza and Maria Munoz.

S. 969. An act to establish a Tick-Borne Disorders Advisory Committee, and for other purposes.

S. 1366. An act for the relief of Lindita Idrizi Heath.

S. 1468. An act for the relief of Ilko Vasilev Ivanov, Anelia Marinova Peneva, Marina Ilkova Ivanova, and Julia Ilkova Ivanova.

S. 1868. An act to amend the National Child Protection Act of 1993, and for other purposes.

S. 1950. An act for the relief of Richi James Lesley.

S. 1998. An act to amend the Higher Education Act of 1995 with respect to the qualifications of foreign schools.N O T I C E

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S. 2239. An act to amend the National Housing Act to simplify the downpayment requirements for FHA mortgage insurance for single family homebuyers.

S. 2527. An act to provide for health benefits coverage under chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, for individuals enrolled in a plan administered by the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, and for other purposes.

S. 2530. An act to amend the Inspector General Act of 1978

(5 U.S.C. App.) to establish police powers for certain Inspector General agents engaged in official duties and provide an oversight mechanism for the exercise of those powers.

S. 2936. An act to amend chapter 84 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that certain Federal annuity computations are adjusted by 1 percentage point relating to periods of receiving disability payments, and for other purposes.

S. 3149. An act to provide authority for the Smithsonian Institution to use voluntary separation incentives for personnel flexibility, and for other purposes.

S. Con. Res. 142. Concurrent resolution expressing support for the goals and ideas of a day of tribute to all firefighters who have died in the line of duty and recognizing the important mission of the Fallen Firefighters Foundation in assisting family members to overcome the loss of their fallen heroes.

S. Con. Res. 148. Concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of bread in American history, culture, and daily diet.

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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 148, No. 138